Loving my Oldies

Good heavens - that is amazing. Duck would be very fit, chasing the dog up and down the yard.

That is awful :D . Condolences to all who love her.

That is hilarious. And they look in such beautiful condition How funny that one of them just sits there - in both videos :D

It is a question my previous vet and I used to ponder: do dogs have a concept of time and remembrance of a previous life? By previous life, I mean, the previous home/s they came from before they ended up in a pound or rescued. I rescued a little mini foxie who was at death's door and had she no have been rescued and treated would have been dead in days. My vet used to wonder if she remembered how sick and how much pain she was in and could think how much better she felt being in a loving home and having her illnesses treated. Obviously dogs and other animals have instinctive memory: they remember being afraid when a hand is raised, they remember being happy when the toys come out for play. But can they consciously think about how happier they are "now" and how awful their lives used to be and make a comparison. Well I don't think we can say one way or the other. Your posts about Tobias are some of the most heartwarming ever, Newfsie, and the photographs are testament to the wonderful lives they all have. If one of them was to drop dead as we speak, he/she would die a completely happy animal. I know your sorrow is that Tobias has not had a longer happier life apart from the time he has spent with you and that you have come to love him immensely. When he is gone, you will look at leaves photographs and know that, whatever went before, in his final months/year/s, he had the best life a dog could.

Why is that disturbing? Why not have some fun things in the media instead of an almost exclusive diet of death and destruction.

Exactly. Blimey we can't even have a bit of fun these days without some PC intervention. More of it, I cry ;)

Some seriously funny fotos here . Honeychild - I'm in love with your little Shih Tzu :)

Oh that is so funny. I voted but as I clicked "Don't Allow" to someone wanting access to everything, I don't know if it will register

I couldn't comment on quality or otherwise - bit of a dunderhead where photography is concerned . Beautiful photos of a beautiful dog .... I particularly liked July

Ah, the dear old soul. Holly looks so lovely and soft and squishy ........ of course she is the Queen of the house and rules the dogs - LOL.

I thought something had been done. Needs to be a permanent exhibition.

It was started then Bisart Dobes and still goes on - at least that's how I interpreted it. The voice over talked about the program going for over 50 years, I think. I will go back to the link posted and watch again (at least the parts I can bear to).

Even when she goes to the toilet in the children's room She truly is a beautiful dog, Deelee, and I think she too has been blessed to have you and your family in her life. ETA: It doesn't seem possible that it was a year ago !!!

And that is the best news Those photographs are so so special. They should be in the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Amber is on a couple of Koolie Rescue christmas cards and will be on some more next year - i am going to ask the War Memorial shop if they would be interested in stocking them. Oh, great work ;) . Tell us how you go.

And that is the best news Those photographs are so so special. They should be in the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

She was a damaged and hurting little soul, Kirty. You did the best for her all during her short life and when it became too much for her, you gave her peace. Give some to yourself, now.

Oh, Kirty. I don't often come to Rainbow Bridge, but I did when I saw you'd posted about Mustang and Hawkins. Your poor heart must be so battered and bruised. It is heartbreaking and gutwrenching. I am so sorry.

There is an Australian Bulldog rescue group They have rescued many AB's from the pounds They are run by the Australian bulldog society I will tell the doctor about that as well, thank you.

Thanks for all the answers. Poodlefan, that is about what I told the doctor, that I didn't think they were a recognised breed, they had quite a few health issues, lots of shonkies, etc etc. I will point him in the direction of Pip Nobes and leave the rest to him.

I recall seeing bits and pieces on DOL about Australian Bulldogs, but without taking too much notice. Nothing in the Breeds 101 Forum so wondering. I had to go to the skin specialist this morning and wore my "Don't Breed or Buy While Shelter Pets Die" (don't flame me, breeders ) and when the doctor read it he said he wanted an Australian Bulldog. I said I would make enquiries, but I wasn't sure that the breeding was all above board in some places. I've googled and there are lots of sites, but I wanted to consult the wisdom of DOLers.

MM Sunny's owners said she has to walk along there every morning. They call it her 'catwalk' A very lucky little dog And lucky owners having the beach to walk along

Without wanting to sound too unsympathetic for poor little Patch, I have to say that his family seems to be very appropriately named

PoppyDog, most of us have made plenty of mistakes - a case of not knowing what we don't know and don't even know we have to know. Poppy is loved and healthy and that is the most important thing. Plenty of registered people of any profession are shysters and it is not something that is easy to discover.

Good lord, they're trusting . They do expect to get her back, do they? She looks absolutely magnificent. It will be very interesting to hear about the interaction between her and Alaska. Surely after all the years spent together there will still be the connection.

Thanks for that. Fascinating really . Whoever invented that must have made a motza at least I hope so, because I am sure it has saved many lives.