Eileen

I am so worried. She's a beautiful 7 yo stafford, she snaffled some cooked pork rib bones on Saturday night from the table when no-one was looking. She's a bit down, only doing little skinny poos, and has vomited up water about 3 times. Obviously I'm taking her to the vet this morning. I guess I'm looking for any stories anyone might have as to how this happened to their dog and they turned out ok? Or any remedies to fix her? She's our darling.

Am very sorry to hear this - and I only just saw as I don't come in here very often. It's heartbreaking to lose a favourite pet. Hugs to you, Cordy, my thoughts are with you, and run free lovely Cordelia.

I agree that they should be kept separate when unsupervised, but if Mike can assert himself as their leader it's possible they can coexist in peace when he's home. IMO. If you're any example, then that's definitely true. Your three are great together!

I had to stop going to the dog park in Paddington as I kept meeting people like these - who got a puppy cos it's good for a family, then when the beautiful dog was about 1, they'd be asking if anyone knew anyone who wanted a dog - too much effort, not enough time for walks, dogs leaves hair everywhere, cries all the time if left outside ... bloody people. I know it's been posted that they aren't cat people, but I don't think they sound like dog people either.

Your dogs have extraordinary condition, no wonder the other person was coveting your spray bottle!

I am so sorry for your loss, Monelite. Rex was a stunning looking dog, and it was clear from your posts what an amazing bond you had with him. I can't imagine how sad you are now, and my heart has a little tug when I think of your other dog (Diviani?), who must be sad, too. Hugs to you.

Ahhh, that's a relief. But that's not what the woman in the news article referenced above is talking about. I live next to Waverley Council. Every second guy in Bondi has an SBT.

But those dogs aren't "dangerous dogs". Also - what breed do they mean when they say Staffordshire Terrier?

I agree, that was my thought too.

That's great news.

God, how bloody awful. Jed is one of my favourite Dolers. Donating now. Poor Jed.

How can we stop this from happening? Is this something the MDBA can help with? Perhaps lobbying to change the registration details?

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/bite-getting-wor...00503-u3rz.html Bite getting worse than their bark HARVEY GRENNAN May 4, 2010 DOG attacks in NSW increased by 41 per cent in the three months to March. The latest dog attack register report from the Department of Local Government said there were 1122 attacks on people and other animals, up from 793 the previous quarter. A total of 666 people were attacked, up from 470. Of these, 131 needed medical treatment and 30 were admitted to hospital. "Dog owners have a very serious responsibility to ensure their pet is under control and well-supervised at all times - particularly when they are around children," the Minister for Local Government, Barbara Perry, said. Ms Perry said increasing numbers of councils were reporting dog attacks, contributing to the increase in reported figures. Councils issued 281 penalties (up 39 per cent) and 308 warnings to dog owners, with 471 investigations continuing during the quarter. Staffordshire bull terriers were the main offenders, with 156 attacks, Australian cattle dogs were next with 93 attacks, followed by German shepherds with 60. There were 114 dangerous dog declarations, up from 100 the previous quarter, and 158 dogs destroyed, up from 108. Byron Shire has overtaken Blacktown for the most attacks. Owners of dangerous dogs can face fines of up to $55,000 or two years in prison - or both. The state government has introduced a bill to Parliament to allow cafe and restaurant owners discretion as to whether they allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas. At present they are banned. If dogs are allowed, they must be on a leash, sit on the ground, not be fed and not be within 10 metres of a food preparation area.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/labra...6-1225860829155

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/owners-should-in...00424-tkhn.html THE father of a young boy savaged by a neighbour's husky has called on the NSW government to introduce a liability insurance scheme for owners of dangerous dog breeds. Figures from the NSW government Dog Attack Register, released today, show 130 children were attacked by dogs between January and March this year. Daniel Breen, 6, required plastic surgery after the husky mauled his face outside his home in Kearns, south-west Sydney, on April 3. The dog was destroyed and the neighbour charged with ownership of a dog uncontrolled in a public place, and ownership of a dog which attacked a person, but for Peter Breen that is little comfort. ''His scarring is really bad; emotionally, he's wrecked. When we go out shopping, he pulls a hat down across his face so nobody sees him,'' Mr Breen said on Friday. ''As far as dogs go, he gets hysterical. It's ruined him.'' As a struggling single father of two, Mr Breen said medical and transport bills were likely to cripple him financially. While lawyers had advised him he could successfully sue, he feels it should not be his responsibility. ''That means more fees, more stress and there's still no guarantee of clawing any money back if the dog owners don't have any,'' he said, adding: ''If people are that desperate to own these sorts of dogs, they should be held accountable financially when something bad occurs.'' ''I believe the state government should introduce a compulsory insurance scheme for dangerous breeds. It should be a case of no insurance, no dog.'' Mr Breen said his son was in Liverpool Hospital for five days and, during that time, ''three other kids came in after being attacked by dogs. That's when I realised how often this is happening''. The Dog Attack Register shows that 666 attacks occurred between January and March. The figure featured 536 adults and 130 children, an increase from the previous quarterly total of 470. Of those attacks, 131 people required medical treatment and 30 were admitted to hospital. The Staffordshire bull terrier has topped the list of aggressive breeds for the second consecutive quarter (156 attacks), followed by the Australian cattle dog (93) and German shepherd (60). Blacktown council again recorded the highest number of attacks across the state with 78. Councils reported that 159 dogs were destroyed, an increase of 47 per cent from the previous quarter. A spokeswoman for Local Government Minister Barbara Perry said under The Companion Animals Act, the owner of an attacking dog was not only exposed to criminal prosecution, including fines of up to $55,000 or two years' jail, but was liable in damages for any injury or loss occurring as a result of an attack. Mr Breen said that, in reality, if a dog owner had no money the victim was ''back to square one''.