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S/chick did say that she wouldn't have anything to report until at least 5pm.

That is just terrifying. No wonder you can't stop crying. When you can, report it to the police and also to the heads of the schools in the neighbourhood so people can be made aware and make sure children aren't walking on their own. Let local paper (if there is one) know about it too. If that dog isn't contained, there will soon be a thread in In The News forum.

Well I know whose behaviour is uncceptable and it isn't Kuma's What I find totally unacceptable is that people are telling you that Kuma's behaviour is unacceptable. Frankly, Dupree should be put on the footpath with all his baggage, external and internal. If you don't have the courage, think of your dog.

Mental illness is ignored in Japan. The 'village idiots' bring shame on the community so they're shoved away in the closet. You said earlier the same thing doesnt happen here, didnt you? Garbage. Speak to any Psychiatrist and they will tell you point blank that mental illness in Australia is way down on the priority list. Not long ago a breeder and judge was found to be a hoarder. People on this forum, and maybe you were one of them, asked why no one in her community dropped in to look in on her - people dont anymore. That poor woman. Likewise for the couple in Japan. Things would have to not be sparking in your head to allow that sort of shit. I certainly didn't.

Well in actual fact a couple in Japan allowed their baby to die while they played pretend mummy and daddy on their computer with a virtual reality doll. Just because some of us feel that the "mental illness" card has been overplayed, doesn't mean we lack compassion or don't have first hand and/or personal experience. The whole business of not taking responsibility for our own actions has gone too far. Of course there are people with the most ghastly tragic experiences which can cause them to spiral into mental illness and there are people on this forum whose experiences leave me totally aghast that they can still get up in the morning and carry on. How would you feel if someone high on drugs and/or booze rammed into your car and killed or maimed someone you love. Would you be so compassionate then. Because these are the sorts of people who are blaming "mental illness" for their behaviour. Let's get real here.

I agree. I'm empathetic (sympathetic even) to those with mental illness but there is absolutely no excuse for letting dogs' bodies rot in your home and have your children eating cold baked beans out of cans as a regular meal. It gives people who are suffering with mental illness and still doing their absolute best to look after those who are dependent upon them a bad name. I agree totally with these two posts. There would be very few of us who haven't seen people affected by tragedy and/or mental illness who everyday strive to keep it all together for those who are dependent on them.

I was going to refer the OP to Deshonko Kennels. Shonkypaws and I are nearly ready to launch it. Won't be long now. And here you are :D . I'll have two pink ones please. Oh, and thimble sized please.

I met Wazzat Xolo's Naca at the Brisbane Exhibition and his skin had a few little lumps and erruptions (nothing like this girl's though, poor little thing). Apparently they are normal. I would imagine her skin has never had the treatment and upkeep necessary. Go to The Chinese Cresteds thread in Breed Sub Forums and ask what they think. Well done for taking this little girl on. :D

I still contend that had she (or others like her) been living in a village she would have been very lucky indeed to have received assistance. In the 17th Century when village life was still the norm, Thomas Hobbes described the natural state of mankind (the state pertaining before a central government is formed) as a "warre of every man against every man". He said that life was "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short". Even those of us leaving in so called cold and heartless cities would consider our lives a bit better than that .

Danny is a 6.2kg Spitz cross and the size of him when he has humped some bedding is amazing ;)

Being a busybody ( ;) ;) ) I spoke to "my" house sitter and she is currently tied up with a job, however she did mention that her husband does it as well. I asked if he was as caring and tidy and dog loving as she was and she said, "God yes!" In fact I recall her telling me that he was very particular about everything he does. So, if you are interested, I can put you in touch with each other. The daughter of one of the other vet nurses there also does house sitting. My house sitter even does just a one nighter or a weekend. Nothing too big or two small.

Yes, couldn't have put it better myself - . Early days yet, try not to worry or your boys will pick up on it and equate the new dog with your worry and put their own incorrect connotations on it.

And do the full tie!! If a dog's penis can't go back, don't wait too long until you get help, though, because it can be very painful.

There are two things to look at here: 1. When in doubt, don't. 2. You are naturally going to be very nervous about boarding your beloved pets. I know someone who lives in your home while you are away, if you are interested. She is a vet nurse at the vet hospital I use, is an older woman and very very caring and responsible.

I know The waiting is awful. Imagine what s/chick is going through if we are biting nails and gnashing teeth

Well said. I feel as sorry for the woman as I do her children. OMG I don't know what sort of glasses you are wearing, but "when we all lived in villages", we only had to grow a hair out of a mole to be burned at the stake as a witch and "when we all lived in villages" if this woman showed signs of mental illness, at best she and her children would have been run out of the village and her animals beaten to death; at worst she and the children would have been beaten to death as they were chased away. Exactly. Too much bad behaviour is being "blamed" on mental illness, under the influence of drugs/drink/the devil etc etc

I'm holding my breath and have everything crossed !!!!

Wolf is one very handsome young man

That's the point of course - one that so many people wanting to "get rid of a dog" just don't and will never understand My concern too. It is hard s/chick and we all hope too that little pup doesn't end up somewhere inappropriate.

It is a tablet (supposedly chewable, but Tamar treats everything given to her with the utmost suspicion that I have to poke it down her throat) and for Tamar's weight, she has three a day.

Tamar is under 4kgs (Maltese Shih Tzu cross).

http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=135736 I found this old topic through googling "Canine Tranquil Formula" - I very rarely visit the Health/ Nutrition/ Grooming. I took Tamar to the groomer yesterday and explained that she was becoming worse in her shrinking and timidity (except when she decides that another dog in the street needs to be told a thing or two ). The groomer (also a breeder and shower of Standard Poodles) suggested I try this formula as she had tried the feline version on cats with great success and had seen excellent results for dogs using the Canine version. She gave me a week's supply for Tamar; frankly I am at my wits end with her. She has been with me for over 6 years and was about 6 months old when I took her out of a pound for another rescuer. I kept her to rehome her because she was so badly traumatised that I thought another move would be just additional stress that she couldn't handle. I ended up keeping her (after the first adoption lasted less than 24 hours ) because she had become extremely attached to Jeune. I know now that this too was not a good move as Jeune was quiet and timid too, but at the time, I saw it as a lovely comforting relationship for both of them. We learn at the expense of our dogs, sadly. When I took Tamar from the pound, she was in excellent condition, coat clean and free of knots and her weight was good, so I can only assume ( correctly or not) that she was to start with a timid dog and being lost (she was found under a house) and impounded traumatised her. Anyway, I'm giving these tablets a week's trial and hopefully will see an improvement. Anyone's experience with this forumla would be of interest.

I know they are harmless, but the prospect of one of these landing on me or touching me gives me goosebumps all over. I was folding washed dogs' bedding: I know my photographic skills are virtually zilch, but in this one he is madly whirring his wings:

Agree totally with this post especially emboldened part. True and they should not be judged in a negative way. Yes, too true, and it annoys me intensely when judgement is passed on people because they spend huge sums on their pets - who are obviously members of their families. I wonder how many of the people who write these stories and then finish off with "it's just a cat/dog" have had their pets' lives saved by the expertise of the veterinary establishment. I wonder how many lives of much loved animals are now going to be saved because of the devotion of the owners of Il Gato and his vets?

All she needed to do was to pick up a phone. Change "couldn't" to "wouldn't"