Loving my Oldies

Sure did . So funny, with Dylan going under the bed all the time. He is nearly as tall as Pepper.

Ooooooh, exciting. Me too.

I am not talking about you; I am talking about your constant criticism of Yellowgirl's rehoming of Banshee.

Had Shepherds for a number of years and my youngest daughter wanted a Cavalier. so....the rest is, as they say, history! Clancy is 5 years old next months. We got him when my older Shephered was 14 but he was PTS when Clancy was 7 months old (colapsing sacrum) My eldest Cav is now 3 years. Crystal (pictured with Clancy) is two in December, puppies 6 weeks old. Well, they are all beautiful and look in the most wonderful condition.

I state again, that had you read Banshee's story you would (or at least most people would) recognise that YG did EVERYTHING possible, she didn't hold back on all and any of Banshee's problems, she made the people go away and come back several times, she had the people have Banshee for overnight stays which apparently were wonderful. It is ridiculous that any criticism should be levelled here, only commiserations and and a lurking snigger (a good one ) that Banshee knows when she is onto a good thing . As for stressing the "sold", "for sale" side of it, well you are just trying to get one under the belt.

How did you end up having Cavaliers and a German Shepherd ? I'd love a big dog one day but the dog would have to be older and quite happy with a slow amble around the block once or twice a day.

No one is asking you to?! Don't worry about it Aziah . It seems one of Chewy's main aims in life is to find fault with me and/or my motives in any given situation No, I think that Chewy is more concerned about the ethics of rehoming a dog with temperament issues to a home with young children. This issue concerns me too, but I didn't read the original thread. Please don't make it personal. That's a joke ;) If people had bothered to read the whole of Banshee's story before criticising yellowgirl, they would have known that the getting to know and adoption process took place over several weeks which included short stays with the family before the final adoption took place. People are too quick to "give advice" without even bothering to find out half the story. As for Chewbacca being concerned about ethics, well to be dealing that card in relation to Yellowgirl is really going much too far . Why people have to circle like sharks just because an adoption doesn't work out is beyond me.

I've donated to WSPA for years and will continue to do so. Widespread and very committed.

What a bummer. That family seemed perfect. Funny how people change once the dog is on the premises . I guess she is your little girl now, YG

And Clancy telling her, "Don't worry, pipsqueak, I'll look after you."

;)

Ah, lessons please. I guess it is the only way, we'd go mad otherwise. You'll have to start showing the raising of the house on the Renovations thread

And rather confronting I would have thought. Have you decided on the design of your new house?

Oh dear, that's all I need. Another list to tick! I've been denying accusations of being a twitcher for years, but no one is fooled at all. Yes, we stopped at a town on our recent holiday specifically to try to see Red Goshawks. Saw them, too! I have a frog field guide, a mammal field guide, a reptile field guide, and a tadpole field guide along with the bird field guides (I have 3 of them). Someone once got me semi-interested in fish, but I managed to pull out before I had to buy a fish field guide. We have a Shiba that lives locally, but haven't had a chance to speak to the owner yet. We nearly bought one, but got a Vallhund instead. We were concerned we wouldn't be able to cope with the busyness. So we end up with Erik, who I expect needs even more mental stimulation and physical acitivity than the average Shiba! I got excited when I was in the States recently and saw a Komondor. In the middle of LA, mind you. Does this explain your DOL name? I was at the Quarry at Homebush recently and learned as we walked around reading all the posted materials that Corvus is Raven

I think dog breed spotters could be called Woofers.

I had to laugh at this because I was exactly the same when a few weeks ago I saw and correctly identified a Bernese Mountain Dog and only because of the University of DOL. And, yes, I did start a post too :D http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=202242&hl= The Shiba Inu is an absolutely stunning dog but I have read that they can be very strong willed .

Fantastic news, Kaffy. Happy Happy

What a dear little sausage . You go get better now, y'hear, young Chase.

Sorry, double post.

He has been sent to test you ..... do you really want to study

Ewww to the cage and poor vet nurse . Of course she is used to it. Best news though that Chase might be coming home soon.

Sounds very very positive news Kaffy . Hope you were able to see the vets at 8pm.

http://www.gympietimes.com.au/story/2010/1...w-pages-survey/ Gympie dogs most pampered in state Jannette Parke | 23rd October 2010 GYMPIE mutts are the most pampered pooches in Queensland according to the latest data from Yellow Pages, and Alissa Corbet admits her dogs Subi, Gronki, Teak and Rusty are perfect examples. Yellow Pages marketing manager Stacey Maher said Gympie is a great place to live if you're a dog or cat. When the number and types of business listings were analysed in the local area, Ms Maher said there were nearly twice as many businesses in the Gympie region that pamper pets compared with ones that look after men's appearances. “Gympie men have had to step aside when it comes to their grooming and fashion needs to make way for pampered pooches and fashionable felines,” she said. Animal lover Alissa said her dogs do get well looked after. “They're treated like they live at the Hilton,” she laughed. “They get groomed every month by Southside's Fluffy Puppies Grooming, they get a bath, a full clip and their toenails done.” Toy poodle Subi and Cavalier King Charles spaniel Gronki were rescued from the Gold Coast after being mistreated. “They were going to be drowned by this idiot who owned them,” Alissa said. “I took them in and fostered them, fell in love and ended up keeping them.” Alissa spares no expense on her pets and owns up to spending “about $100 a week” on their food. “I love their companionship, and coming home to them; they're always happy to see me. I love them all to bits.”

That is exactly what people don't realise. The throw the frisbee or ball or whatever for the dog who spins and leaps and twirls and of course is having a great time, but the result can be very unfortunate in the long run.

Thinking of Kaffy and Chase today.