Loving my Oldies

Exactly. Same as people: millions of children who have horrendous childhoods don't grow into abusers and murderers. Some people who have had childhoods that are fine turn into abusers and murders. That of course doesn't mean we sit back and do nothing, but as Haredown said: " ...... just making them part of your normal life in and outside your home is enough for most."

Could not agree more. But that is the case with everything today. Everything is examined to the nth degree; experts on everything; everything turned into drama; if you don't do is THIS way you are doing it the WRONG way. Drama drama drama drama. Sick of it. :laugh:

Oh dear. I read "Waterproof plants" and thought: wwwwwhhhhhaaaaaattttt now ??? :o

No one is calling you a moron or judging you about how you look after your pets. We know from your threads and posts that that is the absolute opposite and that you would go to the ends of the earth. I think many of us have had the very very difficult situation of having a dog who is damaged, aggressive, reactive etc etc and simply by being there, that dog unsettles the whole structure and atmosphere. I, for one did not say or imply that. I'm not going back through the posts to check if someone else did. On the contrary, I said before and just above, that the dog doesn't have to chase and stalk. Simply by being there, some dogs can frighten others. It is a horrible situation to be in and I feel deeply for kirty.

That's a bit harsh on some of our comments, kirty. Animals don't have to be physically harassed to know that another animal is a danger to them

Agree and how stressed will Toby be feeling surrounded by prey all the time. Couldn't find the words to express my feelings and thoughts on this, but you two have done it, thank you. I believe, with sorrow, that it is a horrible situation for other animals to be in.

Have coat, will travel ...... even cold and crunchy roads

Sweet as :thumbsup:

She is obviously going to give you a run for your money ....... and lots and lots of fun.

Stop putting up these pix of Westies......... I am starting to feel Westie clucky.

I feel the same, Westiemum. Although I have a fairly large yard, I'd have to remove all the gardens to give them room enough, because I have created something of a jungle . I think I am too old now and Tigger makes me question all those threads about Greys just wanting to be lounge lizards. That said, there is the most beautiful Malamute cross over the road from me who has been very well brought up and socialised . . . . . . . . . . . I thing in the next 5 to 6 years when all my littlies and oldies have gone to god :cry: , I'll become a foster carer for Greyhounds.

Forget the dogs. Your tiles Forget the dogs. Your TV unit Oh hang on, this thread is about dogs. Just gorgeous. They all look totally adorable. :laugh: :laugh: :thumbsup:

Oh what a little darling.

They'd have to get a Ronin too. Looking forward to seeing those pics.

Oh that is so true for me too. They are so in tune with each other and you are dead right about them having a sense of humour, Yonjuro. Did you notice early in the vid how Ronin was waiting just out from behind the shed for Tigger to start chasing him. Just lovely ..... and the SIZE of the yard. Brilliant for big dogs who love to play.

Some dogs just like being up high and I have a squillion photographs to prove it with one little dog of mine. :laugh: :laugh: Danny is very elderly and sometimes wees in his sleep. He now wears belly bands at night as they all sleep on the bed (easier for a male than a female and obviously couldn't be left on all day). However, the following might help you. As an extra precaution, I now use a mattress protector which I throw over the top of my bedclothes on the dogs' side of the bed and then put their throws on that so they still have the throws to snuggle into and arrange as dogs will. I buy the rubber backed fitted ones from Target or K-Mart and cut off the "skirt" so they lie flat. If there is an accident, then only the mattress protector and throws need to go in the wash. The throws are micro fleece so dry in no time. Sometimes we just have to accept that a dog is going to do what it is going to do in terms of its habits and work around them, particularly if they are elderly and/or have med problems.

How wonderful to hear of someone who is keen to learn and doing her best to help and calm two frightened little poundies. BTW Yellowgirl .... love your sig photo.

Thank goodness I am in NSW with four dogs with health/age issues - LOL. Isn't he just gorgeous? Totally.

Thank goodness I am in NSW with four dogs with health/age issues - LOL.

OMG!! Dislexia happened. I first read that Mac had an attack. Then I started reading again. LOL. What a relief. What a little trooper you have WM. I saw a Westiemum youngun at the park the other day. I can understand how people get "hooked" on them.

So many conditions are now being helped by having assistance dogs. I think it is wonderful across the board, but specifically on two points: 1) the person must be able to have so much more confidence because they have help from a very special creature; and 2) the bond that would form would be so satisfying and close. Absolutely this, Yonjuro. We always knew the Ronin was special As usual, SM, you come out with something that stops us in our tracks and makes us think and re-evaluate our thoughts and actions.

Have to agree with you, SM. And I am wondering why CountryGirl thinks this is the appropriate thread to mount her case :confused:

Yvonneh's new dog was from Blacktown Pound. Congratulations on your new family member, Yvonneh. Don't worry too much; a lot of people can overthink things. Photos are a must, I think.

I think we need some updated photographs of this amazing little man, preferably in the Mac Mobile.

Cruel, but typical. :( If a long time DOLer can't come here and talk about how she feels and what she is going through without getting this sort of arrogance, it is pretty sad.