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I yes.... but Most of the folks I trust would wimp out at that sort of wish....

For this scenario , indeed .

*nods*

:) That's the way .... *sigh * the pelican/jetty one ..................

Oh, My ...they just keep getting BETTER :) :) I am so pleased for you !

When I was a teenager , there was a family friend who was dying of cancer.She had a little terrier and asked could he be PTS when she died . "Yes, Yes" everyone said ..but it was not done , the dog was rehomed ... and you know what, to this day, I feel guilty that her wish was not carried out ..after everyone lying to her to keep her happy

Nooooooo :p

Raikou is lovely !! So is Orion ... I'm a sucker for mereles .

WOW!!! I LOVE that third one , pesh!!!!! and am envious of the lovely pastel pelicans :)

I agree ... and often a good thing. Indeed - ..the ebbs & flows , varying contributions , exchanging ideas ... :)

:D That's a pretty nice view to have !!

...and we need more photos ......

I hope all goes well with the trainer , and pup & cats,& humans & rats ..and yes, it would be interesting to hear that trainer's point of view ... :)

That's a really good update to read!!! :) :) :)

NICE :) :)

No real idea..but could there be some 'bug' in the breeder's premises that bitches are picking up /carrying ..something nasty & sneaky & that hides until pregnancy ?

staffy2 ..I bet they are loving the meat :) Shank bones are not recommended these days , as the bones are very hard , and when they break, it is often into sharp /arrow head type pieces .Not ideal to be swallowed , in case of injury ... You may like to read/skim thru this very extensive thread on RAW FEEDING :) Enjoy :p

:) Thats lovely ..and how it 'should be' .

If you feel he is weeing more often ..then perhaps a urine test to rule out problems ... then , if that's all clear , some retraining might be useful ? :)

That must be frustrating ... is he desexed? Is he weeing more often, do you think? Has he been checked for a urinary tract infection? Has another dog/cat been inside ....and perhaps left a scent on/near that spot? What are you cleaning it with? Some cleaners leave a scent which smells a bit like the ammonia in urine ..so dogs may use the spot again and again ... White vinegar seems to do the trick here..even with cat urine (if I get it early enough, that is )

maybe .... I do believe a lethal injection is a lethal injection ...and the way dogs react to pain/anxiety etc hasn't changed . What has changed is the relationship some owners have with their animals, and these days , there is much more compassion and help for owners and dogs when the time comes , and I think it's wonderful :)

and if she had lived in Australia, she probably would have been ! This wasn't in Australia though , and it was mentioned on here that she was trained by the owner ...

I was working for vets quite a long time ago now .... and that time is important because?

But , you did , and now you can discuss it , and everyone can maybe learn new things , about ourselves, and about how humans see their dogs ...

I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere ? vet visits are always a bit stressful . As for not having an owner present ... I have seen so many owners choose to NOT be with their pet for that last injection ...so that's not unique to this case . (having a grieving owner present will often result in an anxious/fidgety animal , unfortunately )