Loving my Oldies

God it is freezing here tonight. I hate to think what it is like where they are. . I've been looking at the face book page. No more found yet

Mine love the fleecies as well. I toss a couple onto the bed at night so they can play at "digging to China" and then snuggle into them. No advice on the h'worm tablet, sorry. All mine (and past rescues) are on the annual vax.

Praying that the last two come to the rescuers very very quickly and unharmed.

Love this Little Gifts Don't you like them ?

Unfortunately, the few million who care cannot counteract the few billion who don't. Not that all those who care shouldn't keep trying.

Good thinking, or it might get a bit awkward knowing who you are calling out to if they were all called the same

That is so depressing.

Wonder if it will fit me :D :D :D

If Staffyluv doesn't mind going off topic, can you tell us your girl's story Jipsi. That is if it isn't somewhere else.

Snap, Stan's Mum. I never thought about what it rhymed with either . Agree. I'm not sure I mind the "crappy working dogs names", though. Look at the favourite names of human boys and girls. Something I'll never understand why a name becomes fashionable. Fancy having half the class with the same name as yours Each to her own though. Just how I feel.

Oh, poor little fellow. I hope not badly

I hope they stick together. The owners must be frantic.

There is a constant stream of people coming to the internet and social media for the first time. Not everyone sees something over and over again and stills falls for it. The educative process (in anything) is an ongoing process. :) :)

Hey Ziggy You are going to get such a good present soon. :) :)

I have read only one post and that is Sheridan's. Thanks for the laugh. Straight from the shoulder as always This topic has been so done to death that I am surprised there are any responses. :laugh:

Oh, I am so pleased. I was worried, they may have been stolen.

Ziggy sounds such a wonderful dog, and he has said goodbye to a few foster pals; I am sure he would love to have a fulltime friend and playmate. So, as I said, I hope it is a perfect homecoming.

Dear Rachel, so much sorrow to bear. Taking a break and just concentrating on you, your boys and your dogs is a very good idea. You need time, my dear. I have paid a visited to Rainbow Bridge.

They are lovely Kanati. I hope you feel as proud as you should: of yourself and your Whippy Mum. I reckon that girl is going to be a real stunner, she is already looking impressive. I imagine there will be heaps of tears on both sides when they go back to their human mum. She must be missing her girl so much.

Pretty low. But good that you followed it through and your usual groomer was able to warn the other. So many tricksters out there. I answered the door the other day and the chap said he was from Energy Australia and could he look at my latest bill to ensure I'd received my $3 rebate. I thought: Huh? I'm not with Energy Australia LOL. I'm sorry I didn't get his name and report him and Energy Australia.

I sure as hell wouldn't be testing the the wagginess of their tails - LOL. I worry that dogs so close to fences are targets for baits

This is very exciting, Staffyluv. I hope everything goes well and Ziggy and Pippa discover they still love each other despite being all grown up.

Unless there is some medical reason and I don't really know any (others might) you never take your dog's water away. My dogs sleep as long as I do. For instance, I slept until 11.30am this morning as I had an insomniac experience and didn't get to sleep until after 4am. Not a peep out of the dogs ---- 5 of them. Sounds like he wants to minimise the chances of having to get up and take his dog out for a wee in the middle of the night, but I'd never take the water away from my guys. If they need water, they need water! If they need to pee, they need to pee. Welcome to the life of dog ownership Yes, I understand that, minimax. But as you say: if a dog needs to drink, it needs to drink and water should be always available. How long does puppyhood in terms of having to take a dog out, last. Too bad - a puppy's needs have to be met. Yeh that's my point. I was agreeing with you.

Two years! I so remember this lovely old man. It certainly takes a while for the smiles to come instead of the tears. Thank god they do, otherwise it would all be too hard.

How do you pay proper tribute to another person's loss and grief? How do you express your admiration and amazement at another person's ability to express, in words and deed, love and generosity and care for other people? I can only try. I have known Rachel for many years and yet have never met her in person. We've come close, but never actually made it. There have been many emails and phone calls and, from Rachel's side, beautiful and thoughtful gifts, delicious batches of home made treats for my dogs, and, most treasured of all, a wonderful poem when my Mufti died. Anyone who has been on DOL for several years would know of Rachel's ability to love totally, open her heart and home, give of her time over and over and over again. Despite seeing terrible things in pounds and having many experiences of loss herself, she has never ever given up doing her utmost for dogs and other animals and people in need. She fearlessly took on challenges when most of us didn't even know there were challenges to be met. Any animal who comes into Rachel's orbit is blessed. She is one of life's special people. Your losses have been huge, Rachel, and my heart aches for you and your boys. And for the other dogs who are experiencing the pain and confusion of loss. Please know that we hold you in our hearts. We know you are in pain and we deeply deeply mourne with you. Rest easy, Blacky. You were part of a special family.