Steve

Sorry yes its Wollongong - It didnt look quite right when I typed it It should only be for a very short time. Julie

If anyone in the Woolongong N.S. W area is able to help out a family who are about to be homeless in looking after their pet galah until they find accommodation could you please put your hand up. All expenses will be paid.

http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=197241 There are a couple of new puppy packs available here Julie

Just a 6 and a half inch square of anything you want it to be - but remember she will look at this for the rest of her life and remember how we felt about her ordeal so consider the impact carefully.

No I dont think so if we gather what ever each person feels they want to have in the quilt and then look at maybe borders and solids to break it up and decide on the best backing colour etc after we see what we have to work with I think that will work and I think that would be best.

This is the sort of thing I had in mind when we were putting together the quilting stuff for the craft exhibition. - look at this community quilt -

http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/i/7918/ A BARMOUTH woman who was having money problems and could not afford to feed her two dogs, took photographs of them and e-mailed them to the RSPCA.But when the RSPCA called at her home, she refused to hand them over, Dolgellau magistrates heard. Huw Wyn Williams, prosecuting at Dolgellau magistrates, said that following the second visit to Emma Jane Parry, 26, at her home at Flat 1, The Haven, Aberammfra Terrace, Barmouth, the RSPCA removed a bull mastiff called ‘Vodka’ and a Staffordshire bull terrier called ‘Dribbles’ and they were cared for at a rescue centre in Colwyn Bay. Mr Williams said that the bull mastiff weighed 39 kilos whereas the average weight for a similar dog was between 50 and 59 kilos and that it was 27 per cent under weight. The Staffordshire terrier weighed 12.8 kilos compared to an average weight of 18.5 kilos and was 30 per cent under weight. Parry pleaded guilty to neglecting and failing to address the poor condition of both dogs. The prosecutor said that he was pleased to announce that both dogs were now doing well, improved their weight and had been rehoused. Iestyn Davies, defending, said that his client was in dire financial difficulties and had barely enough money to feed herself. “She did try to find someone to take the dogs and actually e-mailed the RSPCA with photographs. “But they told her that there was a waiting list for re-housing dogs and the RSPCA could not take them, “ said Mr Davies. Following the second visit the dogs were removed and when told that the dogs were now doing well Parry broke down and cried in the dock. She was fined £200 for neglecting the dogs and ordered to pay £127 towards the prosecution costs and was banned from keeping a dog for five years. This is why we need Pacers. www.mdbapacers.org.au

Hey guys I'm just the ideas lady I don't have a clue about quilting so if you guys want to get together and sort out what we need I'm very happy for you to go ahead. I'd like to see it all finished off though with the backing etc if thats possible. Don't feel that you need to pull it up either if we get too many for one for Jed as Id love at least one community quilt from dogz people entered into the comp for the Pacers Craft fair too. So if you know where to start that's better than me - Go for it. It would be very much appreciated! Julie

Yep you're welcome to the job if you want it.

Yep that will do. Except 6cms isnt very big.

O.K. go here http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html which ones do you like? Do you think you could have a go at them - just one square?

In the rescue forum -relating to the proposed legislation with shelters and pounds I asked Why does a government care if a foster carer keeps a dog for 6 months before it goes to a new home? Why does a government care if baby puppies are sent home with someone to try to save them? Now here I ask what does a government care what breed a dog is ? If its dangerous then its dangerous. Why does a government need or want for that matter legislation which is breed specific? What's in it for the government to bring in laws which allow dogs to be put down sooner ? The community isnt at risk while they hang onto a dog for a few more days. Who stands to gain from this? Same answer as the question pertaining to foster carers - The only ones who stand to gain are the pounds and shelters. All I see is less accountability to the people who donate funds to them and more money for the government.The unintended consequences of higher fines etc is more dogs left in pounds = more money even if they are killed and higher revenue from fines. Plain and simple its about who is piddling in who's pockets because it makes no sense whats so ever for a government to make laws about how long a foster carer can look after an animal or about whether baby puppies can be helped. In the year 2010 fo any governemnet to stick to a concept of breed specific legislation all it does is demonstrate their ignorance and rather than be part of the solution they are part of the problem. the solution Allow pounds and shelters to put their own policies in place and be trasparent about those polices to allow people to be aware of them before they donate. if they dont have policies designed to cut down killrates etc then donors will put their money some place else. Allow all dogs regardless of breed to be treated equally with a fair and reasonable system in place for temp testing and mandatory holding times. When a dog is found at large unless it is judged to be potentially dangerous because of its behaviour give them a free ride home the first time and counsel the owners about how to prevent it happening again. If it is judged to be potentailly dangerous because of its behaviour give it a fair assessment over a reasonable time frame.

Anyone interested? http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=196704

http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=196704 Anyone interested?

MDBA Pacers has been working hard on putting together our fundraising competitions - one of which is a quilting competition and one of the categories is for a collaborative piece such as a community quilt. This got me to thinking how awesome it would be if some dogz members got together to make a dogzonline community quilt for us to give to Jed to show her we're thinking of her and praying for her recovery. Is anyone interested in being part of this? This is a sneak preview of the quilting comp. Fundraiser Quilting Competition. Cash Prizes! Entries can either be based on a traditional or contemporary design. An entrant may apply any techniques including piecing, appliqué, embroidery, whole cloth and/or manipulated fabric, etc. Any materials may be used, but the final result must be flexible in nature and consist of three layers of fabric held together with stitching. Each entrant may submit as many pieces as they like. A label with the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, and email must be securely sewn to the back of the quilt. An entrant must send the finished product to the mailing address P.O. Box 31 Ganmain NSW 2702 via receipted delivery for the competition by the close date of 28th of January 2011. Pieces will be judged by votes accepted from attendees at the MDBA PACERS Craft Fair and exhibition on the 19TH AND 20TH of March 2011 and the 4th Annual Master Dog Breeders and Associates Awards presentation evening at the Jika International Melbourne Vic, where craft pieces will be on display in the Hoddle room for judging. In the event of a tie the winner will be decided by a draw of straws. Groups may want to participate by each member completing a square and a finished quilt being produced on behalf of the group. Category 1. $50 Cash prize. A quilted item measuring less than 100cm on each side. Category 2 – $100 Cash Prize. Quilt finished size no smaller than 100cms on each side and no bigger than 150 cm on each side. Category 3 - $500 Cash Prize. Quilt finished size no smaller than 150 cm on each side and no bigger than 250 cm on each side. Category 4 - a collaborative piece produced by more than one person. [Any size] Entries will not be returned to the entrant and will become the property of MDBA Pacers [Preventing Animal Cruelty In Emergency Response Situations]. By entering the competition an entrant gives permission to MDBA Pacers to accept ownership of the product and to use it for promotions, publicity and fundraising activities. Enquiries [email protected] phone 0269276706

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/24/2907609.htm?section=business Former RSPCA head vindicated Posted Mon May 24, 2010 12:24pm AEST The RSPCA says the decision is not the best outcome for the organisation. (ABC News) Map: Launceston 7250 The Tasmanian Industrial Commission has found the RSPCA unfairly dismissed its former chief executive. Greg Tredinnick was sacked by the RSPCA's board 18 months into his three year contract. Mr Tredinnick took his dismissal to the Industrial Commission, arguing his employment performance did not justify termination, and he was not given an opportunity to respond fairly to any allegations against him. Lawyers for the RSPCA argued the dismissal was not unfair, because Mr Tredinnick failed to perform or even understand his duties as a chief executive and was not competent in the role. In his findings, Deputy Industrial Commissioner Tim Abey said the challenging operating environment at the RSPCA lead him to the unfair dismissal finding, and Mr Tredinnick should have been given an ultimatum before he was sacked. He ordered the RSPCA to pay the former CEO more than $17,000 compensation. RSPCA president Paul Swiatkowski says it is not the best outcome for the organisation. "$17,500 is money we should be spending on the animals, not on people," he said. "The reality is I am disappointed, but effectively what came out on the public record, to me, is important."

What - You have to be kidding ! Surely to God any breeder would know what vomit and poo can spread????? Someone should report this driver to the company and I would like to know who they are. Just as I want to know the good stuff so I can promote a company getting it right I sure as hell want to know which one NOT to endorse and to stay away from myself. Couple of years ago I was dropping a pup off a the airport and someone was there from a big dog transport company cleaning out a cage so another pup could be put into it and saw how it was done. Just a quick hose out and nothing which would kill off worm eggs, viruses or bacteria. Not with my babies. What a bloody disgrace!

A day all to myself? Whats that? Ive got 8 kids and 13 GRAND kids

http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=192855 Chi Chi's thread.

Chi Chi waiting for Jed to return after the fire. She had a bit of smoke in her lungs and her ears tips were burned.

Good Grief! So much for trying to keep it a secret ! Thank You. Julie

The owner has been told that she needs to go after the council notes of years ago to prove she had council visits and noise complaints at the time. It also appears even if she is able to do that having noise complaints against you isnt the same as what is required for the vet to proceed.

i disagree. i pay professionals for their skills, experience and knowledge. if i followed what you have said then before i bought a house i should have studied real estate law to make sure not only i but the real estate agent and my conveyencer were all doing the right and legal thing. that just doesnt work. we have an expectation that the professionals we pay give us the correct advice. you cant use the drunk driving situation because we have been educated and there are campaigns in the media to let us know its not ok to do this Yes that's where I'm coming from too. And if it is illegal to ask if a vet will do the op how are you meant to know until you do ask? exactly!!! Still not much point in us chatting about it I suppose this poor girl looks like she may be done in by it 4 years after the event! seriously? Looks like it.

i disagree. i pay professionals for their skills, experience and knowledge. if i followed what you have said then before i bought a house i should have studied real estate law to make sure not only i but the real estate agent and my conveyencer were all doing the right and legal thing. that just doesnt work. we have an expectation that the professionals we pay give us the correct advice. you cant use the drunk driving situation because we have been educated and there are campaigns in the media to let us know its not ok to do this Yes that's where I'm coming from too. And if it is illegal to ask if a vet will do the op how are you meant to know until you do ask? exactly!!! Still not much point in us chatting about it I suppose this poor girl looks like she may be done in by it 4 years after the event!

http://mornington-peninsula-leader.whereil...kill-wrong-dog/ PROCEDURES for euthanising animals will be “thoroughly reviewed” after Mornington Peninsula Shire Council rangers put down the wrong dog. A young Mt Martha couple are grieving the loss of their family pet after he was put down in a mix-up the council has described as a “terrible mistake”. Laura Clements and Troy Bartling want answers after their microchipped American staffordshire bull terrier’s corpse was returned frozen to them on May 3. Ms Clements returned home from work on April 29 to find the terrier, called Syphon, gone and a note from a council ranger telling her to phone him. The pure-bred dog was taken to the pound because his backyard enclosure was inadequate. Syphon had been declared a dangerous dog after he escaped as a young pup last year and bit another dog. Ms Clements and Mr Bartling had erected a locked 2m-high cage in their backyard, but had not finished the required roofing and guttering when their pet was impounded. Four days later they received the devastating phone call. “They said they had put the wrong dog down,” Ms Clements said. “They said he was in the fridge and when did we want him dropped down?” Mr Bartling described Syphon as his best mate and said there was no excuse for the mistake because his pet was microchipped. “We didn’t get a chance to say goodbye,” he said. “Our dog was never meant to be put down. “We want to know what went wrong.” The council’s environment protection unit acting manager Mark Upton would not say if anyone had been reprimanded. He said it was premature to make any further comment until a review was finished.