Loving my Oldies

I have to do the same with my dogs . I just casually cross the street and call out to the other dog walker, that my dogs are the problem - very embarrassing. I have to say, though, that when I first adopted my two tiny little Maltese puppies, being a 100% novice dog owner, I did see every other dog as a potential killer . Back to the topic, though. It is all very well to make allowances for cultural differences, but there comes a time when people need to realise that they have to adapt to the culture of where they live and not vice versa. For example, if someone who is not used to dogs wants to go walking where there are lots of dogs, it is up to the person to adapt not to expect all the dog walkers to find somewhere else.

From what you say, Caz, it would appear there isn't any infection and all that chomping will probably result in cleaner teeth in no time. Totally understand that comment - LOL. How much Racing Club work are you getting done these days . . . . . . . .

I've been using Flaxseed oil as well, Caz, with the fosters. My own dogs are such fussy eaters there is no way I could disguise anything in their food. Vanilla is itching like crazy since her groom, so I'll give her a rinse again today and put some aloveen conditioner on her. Tammy is pretty old, so I imagine a bit of her weight problem is due to that. Old people lose interest in food and I guess dogs do too. Her teeth look pretty brown in that smiling photo. Could they be hurting her? A dental can sometimes be the turning point for dogs, but then you'd need to consider the risks of a GA for a girl her age.

That is one happy (oooh boy am I HOME or what?) Dog !!

I had one - and then he went and retired :D

Name: Humphrey Bogart ..... look at his eyes in the second pic. LOL

The one with Ruby in the tinsel has my vote.

I know (I think - LOL) that Cazstaff will excuse my going off topic to tell you the story of one of my oldie rescues. However you need to be aware that the sorrow and heartbreak when they leave you is no less if you've had them for 6 months or 6 years. This is the story of Dumas from 2003. He lived for a week under 12 months: Dumas was already a very old dog when I rescued him from a pound on Saturday 7 June 2003. Although he was fragile in the elderly sense, his condition wasn’t too bad: he was well fed, his coat was healthy, but his teeth! Oh dear. We put him on antibiotics for a week to build up his system as his remaining teeth had to be extracted, but still the veterinarian was concerned as to how he would cope and was worried that his jaw might shatter. We needn’t have worried - he had his operation at 9.30 in the morning and that evening he was “gumming” chicken necks in my backyard! Dumas had a bark (for want of a better word) that sounded like the hounds of hell were being strangled. Gussy Cat was terrified of him and the other dogs looked at him askance. If they gave him the slightest bump or just rushed past him without even touching him, Dumas would scream as though suffering the most dire torture. He would go into absolute paroxysms of delight at the sight of his food bowl and even towards the end, when a tumour had virtually destroyed his bottom jaw, he still hoed in without a second’s delay. He loved his wobbling walks and sniffing was his greatest joy. A walk with Dumas meant standing still and waiting for 5 minutes while he sniffed the bejesus out of a blade of grass, two steps forwards, another wait of 5 minutes, a quick retracing of steps in case we’d missed anything ...... and so on. I will never forget the time at Hawthorn Parade (near Cafe Bones) when Dumas was prepared to throw caution to the winds and follow a lovely little female . . . . . . . Dumas crossed the bridge 51 weeks after he came to live with us. My oldies have been Tilly, Rover, Dumas and Gong Zhu. I can really relate to when Caz talks about checking their breathing. Gong Zhu used to love lying in the sun in the back yard, so If I had a dollar for everytime I went down and stood over her to see if she was still breathing, I could set up kennels.

What book is your beautiful daughter reading to Tammy?

Oh dear, all those photos are just so heart warming. It's wonderful to see dogs out of the pound just relax and feel they are at home. You can practically see them thinking: oooh boy, I don't have to worry about what is happening around me or be stressed by the stressful [unavoidable sadly] atmosphere.

Didn't you notice the size of Caz's yard . Once around it and up and down the stairs a couple of times and Tammy will have had her 20 minutes . Lucky lucky dogs. LOL at Ziggy and Rocko

No, the humping lasted only a few seconds and, although it probably isn't clear in the photo, I could see he was actually nowhere near her, it was just all movement without any bits involved. Don't worry, they will be visiting the vet tomorrow ETA: I keep leaving vital words out - LOL.

He is marking all over the house, so you a very welcome to him - LOL.

No, but she may have been. The pup was estimted to be between 8-10 months old (I didn't see him as he'd already gone to a new home), but her undercarriage is a bit suspicious. Hope she isn't pregnant

A little family of three was surrendered to Renbury Farm. Baby Bear (about 8-10 months) was adopted but Mummy Vanilla and Dady Caramel were not and so Powerlegs and I have rescued them and I am foster mum - LOL. Mummy Vanilla is in the usual matted state a Maltese is in when impounded; Dady Caramel, a large Pomeranian Cross German Spita, I think, isn't tooooo bad, just the usual dreadlocks around his ears and copious amounts of loose hair. Mummy Vanilla was carrying about 2 kilos of muck under her eyes and we have got to her just in time as once one lot was cut away, we could see that the skin was wet and weapy and would have become infected very quickly. She probably needs a complete shave, but I will phone the groomer (50 metres up the road from me - aren't I lucky) and see if they would be prepared to come. I don't really want to wait out the quarantine period. Anyway, here they are. Only a couple of Mummy Vanilla because she wouldn't stand still and is already want to climb on me at every opportunity. Two naughty ones, so if you are easily shocked, look away. Don't worry, they will be desexed as soon as they have settled in a bit. Plenty of air between and "no bits" involved - LOL And the rest are of a boy who is going to be an 100% stunner when properly groomed and regularly brushed.

Remember Squid had the very obese Elliot? She was given lots of advice (mostly about pumpkin) and, although it took a while because he was a Golden if I remember correctly, he became very svelt.

It takes a special talent

Exactly. After all this time, I wonder that the OP bothered. I think people like this actually genuinely loose sight of the truth and come to see themselves as the wronged party. They cannot see their trail of lies, deceptions and wreckage.

A little off topic, but still to do with the strength of dogs. If my 6kg Jeune decides to stop dead to sniff at a blade of grass, I can be almost pulled off my feet. If a poll were taken, I think you would find that most people (generally speaking) believe that staffy breeds have jaws that lock. :D I did too, once. Why? Because I was told and it didn't occur to me to investigate further.

Let's hope that when she no longer gets a buzz out of that, she doesn't move on to target rescuers in some way. She does sound sick and I really feel for the children. Maybe her extraordinary activities are kept from the rest of the family - who knows.

I started to read this thread all over again to try to get my head around it. If Narelle/Michelle really does have small children, perhaps she should be mentioned to DOCS. Her paranoia is certainly not getting better and I wonder how many people who know absolutely nothing about her "record" and background have fallen for her sob stories. She may have a dozen dogs on site by now.

That photo with the Llama, the Curly Coated and the JRT is priceless.

Lovely stories and lovely photographs. The Jack and Jasmine show . . . . . . . long may it run

Cosmolo, please excuse my lack of response. I didn't see this. I got it from Bunnings, but they had to order it in for me and I had to buy a box of 6 - lol. I have given one away and I have one in my car and one in the lounge for the couch. It isn't really meant for clothese, but I use it. You would need to be careful with delicate fabrics and knits though. I don't know how you can manage the months of waiting for your special pup, but I guess if you want the lineage, you will have to have super dooper patience . Was just wondering if you happen to know the product code?? http://www.decor.com.au/usage/viewproducts.aspx?id=2123 The Brush is code 164000. But where are you? If you are near me, I have some spares - LOL

Well I absolutely no idea about any of that . I was just trying to make life interesting for the dogs. I wonder how many vets know this? So, to put it simply, you are saying find something the dogs like and has all the necessary nutrition, etc and stick to that and forget about variety? ETA: I have done that with my cat and if I think she MUST be getting bored and I try something different, she won't eat it. She has the same food, day after day, week after week, year after year. It makes me sad, but I guess that really is being anthropomorphic - LOL. I was getting rolls from the vet and at first they loved them, then did the usual thing and went off them.