Loving my Oldies

Considering that thousands and thousands of dogs who find themselves in pounds are adopted successfully every year, I don't think age plays a large part at all. The oldest dog I adopted was a toy poodle of nearly 17. Lived with me for 3 years until he died at nearly 20. As Kitt says, I would be totally confident that Rover loved me and had he gone to someone else where he was loved, he would have loved them.

I'd be grumpy too. Poor Norman to be so shamefully discriminated against LOL. The bag is fabulous - what a great idea. It looks as though you tuck that mesh part in for a smaller bag and pull it out when you have a larger load. Love it.

The OP has been given lots of excellent advice as to how she and the family can help the little boy.

Considering the ever increasing reports in the media where "professional help" and counselling after disasters are being shown to do more harm than good, no way would professional help be my first port of call.

Great idea :laugh: :laugh:

Great expression Can I borrow it? :laugh:

I think PrettyMissEmma has said it all, really; and Persephone had some good ideas too. What about a not too big, not too small stuffed dog to cuddle at night, if he likes to hold a toy when he goes to bed? Obviously, we don't know the situation first hand, but I'd try other things before getting in professional help. My feelings are that gradual exposure will be more helpful. Keep us informed.

Yes, it wouldn't have been the parents of the child who were at fault . It is his right as a child to go into other's yards and steal.

What a load of total claptrap. The OP's anger management has been brought up and heavily criticised throughout this thread. Frankly, the way he dealt with his anger/frustration was helluva lot better than other examples I have witnessed on DOL. Many self development/psychological courses suggest that you bash a pillow with a softball bat, have a boxing bout with whatever those big hanging poles that boxing studios have and release anger and frustrations this way. I am simply over-awed at all the calm, collected and totally rational people who have offered advice in this thread and in such calm, collected and totally rational ways. No hint of abuse, no hint of censure, no hint of anger. You are all to be congratulated.

The cynics among us and those who've been around for a while probably know why. Well said, Crisovar.

Oh lord, that's enough to bring on a fit of the weepies. Your beautiful dogs are following in Rigel's pawprints, Newfsie. They are fortunate to be owned by someone committed to the breed and their happiness.

It is beautiful. Did the Newfoundland on the Titanic survive

"Come to mumma." :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Because some groups and some people have been found to have extremely questionable ethics and practices, it doesn't make it right to shoot first and demand explainations later simply because someone new comes onto the DOL scene. As was done in this case.

Well done Garnali.

Kenreb wasn't exactly asked "simple questions". The organisations' credentials, ability, honesty, practises, etc, were called into question from the start. I have always found it amusing (for want of a better word) that so many people have the idea that if something isn't on DOL, it either doesn't exist or it is new/underhand/dishonest/incapable. DOL isn't the be all and end all of everything to do with dogs. I know nothing of Kenreb, but I do know that there are plenty of people who are on the DOL forums who are highly regarded simply because of longevity. How many of the people who criticise and leap from great heights on newcomers have actually checked some of the "old timers" out to see if THEY are actually doing the right thing. I have personally met people who are highly regarded here yet I would not trust them for 5 seconds and would not give them a cent of my hard earned money.

And his biggest mistake was thinking he would get only reasoned and helpful advice here. He has certainly been given that, but unfortunately it is in the minority, and he would need to be very calm and self contained to work through this thread to find it.

How wonderful to read this update. Thank you so much Boronia. The original kidnap story was just so sad, such a ghastly and tragic experience for Conchetta and Tonto. May Conchetta and Manny be blessed with many more offspring. Sad that the perpetrators of the kidnap have not been found and punished.

Surely this would be a police matter? Why should the woman have to implement proceedings. There has been a horrific attack resulting in life changing injuries. If a human being had done this, the police/State would be prosecuting.

That is just so sad for all concerned. Totally off topic of course, but I have to have a rant at "the system" that has created a revolving door in and out of prison for the intellectually impaired. What an amazing couple Max and Karen are. What a shame they couldn't be supported to give work to someone like the owner of the dog and cat - so sad that they are separated again. There are government programs which do this.

That would have to be one helluva pizza if that's a slice. Whimsy is right weasels - LOL.

How awful and sad. I'm afraid with 5 dogs here, the poor cat would be traumatised. Wish I could wave a magic wand and make things better for them.

Your dad sounds gorgeous with a great sense humour.

:laugh: Yep, my brother is their Uncle. LOL

Ditto.