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sounds a bit of a worry what did the vet say was the cause ? Did they do an Xray ? is he only on the tablets , or does he have physio or heat/cold /anything else ?

I tend to use those silver foil windscreen sunshades doubled/cut to shape in dog beds here ..they insulate and reflect body heat cheaply. A bed with sides and an igloo type roof (or a large box for smaller dogs) is warm as .... if temp drops below freezing - oldies get either a brick warmed on the slow combustion heater for 24 hrs ..or a 3 litre clear juice bottle filled with very hot tap water ..covered with a woolen sock and placed securely upright in one corner of bed . I have never had one leak, in about 12 yrs of using them for dogs/pups/chickens...!!

Kells Sheep Centre, 2 Border Collies, One very experienced man...using an incredible set of whistle signals which are different for each dog. yes, @Thistle the dog - especially for you ;) LOL

From this morning ... An exploration, and a photo-bomb...

Consumerism .....?

@Scottsmum @RoovaThat rosella is our version of the CRIMSON rosella ..the YELLOW rosella !! Kinda the negative , I guess . The behave a lot like their brothers of a different colour .. and dribbling sprinklers are very popular

If you love her a lot - finding her a home where she can be an only dog ..and not have to claw her way up the ladder may be a good solution for her . You have had so much excellent advice , and having 2 bitches , let alone 3 is hard WORK , and involves much more than leaving them together all day . Young dogs require much brainwork to keep them from getting bored/frustrated and looking for other things to do , and older dogs often resent pushy ,energetic younger ones .....

I might just add another ... "the drinking fountain..with warden"

ta... and it was only the 4th photo taken with my new camera

I keep coming back to this ...... Just LOVE baby Boy George ..looks a bit like a tired tradie at lunch or something

LOL... it's not crisp..there's not enough space for the people to walk into ... there's a lot of empty area ..blah blah ..but I still like it a lot . thanks. baby George is just gorgeous ..esp the facewasher shot!!!

I do like this image ..it's 'wrong' in so many ways - but I still really like it. Shot on Sat morning, Brighton pier, Adelaide .

@Dame Danny's Darling you have worked another 'miracle'

Puddy ..sorry, but you DO make me laugh ...you climbed up onto The Boss's knee , & he was telling you what an amazing 'talking ghost' you were ..then there was this face ? LOL

Awww

Ohhhhh- Teebs . her dear old body was just too tired to go on . It was time, hard as it seems now. many thoughts to you & the kids especially . Kaos has been by your side thru many changes ..now she'll be racing around with Atlas & friends over what's left of rainbow bridge At & Kaos were two DOL dogs from 'way back when' ... and yes, I am crying real tears for their absence, and for your loss ...

roova- that's an interesting 'finger/featherprint!

thinking of you all , teebs

a new week here we have a happy Puddenhead . Honest ! ( look closely and you'll see a blurry waggly tail ) he is such a weird dog ... but facial expression is not the clearest a lot of the time

if you read here CLICK You will see which colours are acceptable in the Australian Breed Standard . Blue is Not one of those colours

A few days spoiling and rest while you adjust and think /feel . A part of me is saying that this latest is a not-so-gentle poke/reminder for you that time is short , and that sooner sounds a more likely plan than later . In a way , teebs, maybe , though it shortens the time you have her with you , it also relieves you of the sight of her as one very ill and rapidly fading darling dog , maybe ? I don't know ...

Oh darn . That just makes things very awkward I'm sorry ...what a silly old girl .

I think your sister is really fortunate she has access, via YOU, to DOL ..and that makes her new journey so much more informed.

THIS !! Definitely .

@Roova Nice That pink colour is incredible !!