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Not good news- lots of extra skritches for Warrior, and a for you .

LOL - Koolies! Over the past 60 0dd years that I remember, we have had kelpies/border collies and crosses - but have used Koolies now constantly for the past 45 years ! They are used on sheep and feral goats .

LINK to update Because of "so many death threats and hints of danger", the founder of the shelter Rochelle Steffen decided to keep him. Narwhal is now a happy, curious and friendly four-year-old dog. The puppy was named after the whales known best for their tusks sticking out the middle of their heads.

Beautiful

LOL . saving on virtual ink !!!

Who are the best in pet Insurance providers? Do they provide for Dental /routine care , or just accident/illness. Discussing with a friend, and I don't know much at all

Indeed

I am so sorry

Yes. Someone with that mindset wouldn't be the most stable.

That is an upsetting story That poor dog.

How awful . I hope, with media attention, Molly is returned .

Thankyou for puppy photos! they look great

Don't take mum away- it is vitally important she stay with them to teach them how to "dog" This is an important phase in their life . So, as long as they are putting on weight/look round and are happy - they are getting well fed from whichever source . By the way, by hand feeding them so often, you are training them that "This is how dogs eat" ;) When they are hungry, if the food smells good, they will eat it! Try them on tiny balls of fresh raw mince, and see if there is a different attitude...often times the smell of raw meat can turn them into starving wolves!

Going on what happened with this attempt - if she were mine I would not be mating her again - too many things went wrong

Two of the most fortunate dogs Living in paradise, with forest and grassy areas and spring-fed swimming holes ... and an owner who provides all good things !

Good for that owner - they just didn't freeze!

Agree- they are not human infants

I did wonder.....

We do weaning very differently here It may not work as well for tiny puppies From around 3 weeks we give LARGE bones with some meat clinging on . I run a knife across the meat , so it's shredded but still on the bone. Puppies LOVE the taste, and start off sucking the meat, getting the juice, then their mouths wark to begin chewing It's a LOT less messy that feeding from bowls . Obviously they are still getting milk from whatever source. As time passes, more meat is left on the bones (LARGE, red meat bones) and chewing becomes stronger and more co ordinated. Then they are introduced to dry puppy food , size according to pup size , so they can pick it up/chew it easily. They also get a pet mince for some meals . A non-tip heavy bowl of water is ALWAYS available from 3 weeks . They are 'introduced' to the water by gently dipping muzzles onto the surface ...they then find it themselves.

Some nice old photos LINK

Sorry to hear the news- I know you will care for Warrior as he needs to be cared for - and it's great you have a vet like you do Would a "bandaid" with sticky rub less than a belly band D'you think - or would he do damage getting the bandaid off?

Agreed She's obviously a good co-pilot .

Awww- What a story. ! Lucky Polaris

Interesting supposition Mind You - Donut could have heard the School Bus from a great distance , maybe ?

Now, that sounds too simple- and a bit like 'common sense' , which we know is in short supply