Michelleva

I think this dog has come up for adoption. Look at # 50834.. the markings look the same but he's got his happy face on. http://www.animalaid.com.au/dog-adoptions.html I was also told during the week that he was a young male, I don't really consider 6 young.. but if its the same dog, how much better does he look when he's out of the cage. hmmmm, hubby and I have had a lot of time to think about it during the week and are really undecided as to whether we "need" another dog. Surely it couldn't hurt to ask if its the same dog, and how he is with cats???

I'm so sorry to hear your news, Bailey was a very lucky boy to loved by so many.. the tears are flowing for your gorgeous man... hugs

No probs.. this is the one that re-uses an old jumper. I found it dead easy and only took about 15 mins to sew each one. I'd definitely do these again for other rescue doggies. http://resweater.blogspot.com.au/2010/04/tutorial-tuesday-easy-dog-sweater.html This is the Martha Stewart one, but using new materials. http://www.marthastewart.com/265801/suede-doggie-coat

I have just spoken to the shelter again, the lady told me there is a LOT of interest in this dog.. anyway, she said he's still not up for adoption, hopefully by the end of the week. She said the delay is due to further testing with dog sociability being required.. so it appears not to be a health issue, more temperment.. if he came here, he'd have to co-exsit with a female sheltie, three cats plus us mere humans.. wait and see what happens. At least I know a little more now. The funny thing is he was surrounded by dogs going off, and he showed absolutely no interest, he was just trying to edge closer and closer to us.

Woo hoo, gotta love a happy ending.

Interesting. I've never been to this shelter before because its nearly an hour from where we live. I wonder if its the same dog, he certainly looked healthy yesterday, but we can't know whats going on inside. I'll just keep harassing them.. and stalking the site and a bit of this won't hurt. Hubby wanted to call him Beau when we thought the dog was a girl, but for a boy Beau is not a bad name.. Its so funny because my hubby is the one saying NO MORE PETS.. and he's adament he would have adopted him yesterday if they'd allowed it. There protocal is that our dog would have to have a face-to-face meeting before its approved anyway, and they want every family member present, which I think is great. He also has to be ok with cats to come live here.

Surely if the dog had a microchip and was awaiting collection he wouldn't be in a run alongside dogs up for adoption? You'd think he'd be kept away from the public. I'm not assuming the worst either, just keeping an open mind. I will stay in contact with them and see what happens.

I have just spoken to the shelter. The shelter manager wasn't in today, but I did speak to someone else about the dog. She knew the dog I was talking about and it is a young male. She said the dogs need to pass temperment and health testing before being put up for adoption. And they won't put anyone's name on a dog until they have passed those things. She suggested that I call back each day to check on his progress. Other than that, she gave me no background info on him. I really wonder now why he's not available. Maybe there is something really wrong with his temperment, we certainly saw no signs of anything like that. But he was in a run, we weren't allowed to take him out.. so who knows. We have young kids and cats here and I won't put any of them at risk for any dog.. but I will keep communicating with them and see what happens. It could just be that he only arrived on Saturday and they haven't had time to assess him, or it could be something more serious. Time will tell, I guess.

Use her impound number and speak with the staff as to why she is not available for adoption. Depending on the reason, she may be able to go to a reputable rescue. Sadly owners do lie when surrendering their dogs, or do not give full disclosure. Ie; "she is escaping the yard" though often if asked further re the type of fencing, they will respond with "no we dont have fences". Not all shelters find out further information from surrendering owners, they just fill out the surrender forms and that is it. In some states it is illegal to rehome an escape artist (VIC). The other thing you can do is have a qualified behaviourist assess her, you will need to work this through with the shelter first though and make them aware. I have witnessed SO many dogs surrendered by owners who are completely dishonest, these dogs have moved into fantastic, loving homes with no sign of the reason for surrender showing. Many of these people have been DOLers. Nic, there was no number on her cage, nothing to even say if she was a girl or boy, thats why I asked the staff. The person I spoke to said they get dogs for all different reasons and she isn't available for adoption, and that was it. No further discussion. She actually looks quite sad there, she really gave us that pleading look, like please take me home. My hubby was devestated when I told him she wasn't available. She's definitely been trained because she could sit, drop and shake all for a treat. She then took the treat very gently. She wasn't jumpy at all.. just the perfect dog in my eyes. Although maybe when she gets out of that cage her true personality will shine through. I will ring the shelter when they open, I know what cage # she is in, maybe speaking to a different person might get me more answers. This shelter is also the pound, so I thought maybe there was a legal matter involving this dog, which is not resolved. I'm still thinking about her this morning. Hubby already has a name picked out... oh boy! Speak with either the rescue co ordinator or the shelter manager and give them her kennel No. Be polite, calm and mention that you recently visited to donate coats and blankets for the dogs and noticed this dog. Ask them the reason she is not available for adoption, find out if she was surrendered/picked up as lost or seized and how much time she has before pts. You may need to act quickly. Try to find out her details in tems of age, sex etc and if she is chipped what she is chipped as. Once you have an idea, you know what you are working with. Let us know how you get along. ETA I have just spoken with a collegue in VIC, this Shelter do a fantastic job and are very proactive in rehoming. Sadly, there is probably a very good reason for her being listed as "not for sale" Thanks again, the shelter had a really great vibe about it. It was obvious that they really care about the animals they have there. I'm about to give them a call, will let you know if I get anywhere.

Thats what I plan to do, and see what happens. Here are her sad eyes.

Use her impound number and speak with the staff as to why she is not available for adoption. Depending on the reason, she may be able to go to a reputable rescue. Sadly owners do lie when surrendering their dogs, or do not give full disclosure. Ie; "she is escaping the yard" though often if asked further re the type of fencing, they will respond with "no we dont have fences". Not all shelters find out further information from surrendering owners, they just fill out the surrender forms and that is it. In some states it is illegal to rehome an escape artist (VIC). The other thing you can do is have a qualified behaviourist assess her, you will need to work this through with the shelter first though and make them aware. I have witnessed SO many dogs surrendered by owners who are completely dishonest, these dogs have moved into fantastic, loving homes with no sign of the reason for surrender showing. Many of these people have been DOLers. Nic, there was no number on her cage, nothing to even say if she was a girl or boy, thats why I asked the staff. The person I spoke to said they get dogs for all different reasons and she isn't available for adoption, and that was it. No further discussion. She actually looks quite sad there, she really gave us that pleading look, like please take me home. My hubby was devestated when I told him she wasn't available. She's definitely been trained because she could sit, drop and shake all for a treat. She then took the treat very gently. She wasn't jumpy at all.. just the perfect dog in my eyes. Although maybe when she gets out of that cage her true personality will shine through. I will ring the shelter when they open, I know what cage # she is in, maybe speaking to a different person might get me more answers. This shelter is also the pound, so I thought maybe there was a legal matter involving this dog, which is not resolved. I'm still thinking about her this morning. Hubby already has a name picked out... oh boy!

Today we went to Coldstream Animal Aid to donate some coats and blankets because they lost so much stuff in a recent flood. Anyway, we went and gave all the furries some love while we were there.. only one problem we fell head over heels in love with this gorgeous girl. They told us she wasn't up for adoption, and wouldn't say why either. So I don't know anything about her, other than that she was so calm and well behaved. She's been loved, she would sit, drop and shake for a treat. She was so very gentle and gave us her best sad puppy dog eyes. She just wants to be loved. My hubby was totally smitten, I can't stop thinking about her. She looked the size and shape of a goldie but with the colouring of a rottie.. what does everyone else think of breeds? I'm seriously thinking of calling the shelter back tomorrow and leaving my number if anything changes and she comes up for adoption.

Thanks, I had a go at making some coats today. I managed to whip up 6 coats in a couple of hours. I found a Martha Stewart pattern for making dog jumpers out of old fleecy jumpers and I did a few of those. Plus I made a couple of coats out of the fleece. I'll be doing more tomorrow and Saturday. Then Sunday morning we'll be dropping them in at the shelter. I've also got some tug toys I made out of leftover fleece. Another friend is bringing some blankets and food over to donate, so the car will be full.

Thats really sad.. I second Cat World.. someone over there may be in a position to help them.

I'm in Melbourne and I wanted to make them for Coldstream Animal Aid, they are in desperate need at the moment due to flooding. But thats a good idea about using a coat I have here. I have a smallish one for my dog, so I'll use that as a starting point. I'll get started tonight and see what I come up with. I've been knitting jumpers for rescue dogs too, but that takes a while. These I should be able to whip up fairly quickly.

I have a heap of polar fleece lying around and had the idea to whip up some basic dog coats to donate for rescue dogs. Does anyone have a link to a simple sewing pattern. I can do basic sewing, and was hoping to whip up a whole heap and hopefully go deliver them on the weekend. I've been googling but haven't had much luck.

Now that is hilarious...

Love it, and its so true. Cats are also a good judge of people. My inlaws got an adult birman a couple of months back, she hates my SIL with a passion, she avoids her, won't look at her and looks decidedly uncomfortable around her.. this person makes me feel the same way. :laugh: The same cat snuggles on my lap and does happy feet to me.. LOL

So we have a little sheltie, who is good at alerting us when someone is around the house. I just had the postie at the door with a letter that was too big for the letterbox, she went off her tree barking at him. Then I opened the door to get the letter, she raced out and what did she do??? SNIFFED HIM... :rofl:

Thats great Rach, you've done Cookie proud. Hopefully the morons that did this, will think twice in the future.

Good on ya Rach, we need to stick up for the indefensible.. I can't wait to see what they put in the article.

You don't need to justify yourself to anyone Rach, you did your very best and more than most would have. Hold your head high. Please accept this from all of us, you deserve it.

I have to agree. A long time ago I accidently ran over my old cat. He was rushed to the vet, he couldn't walk either. The vet confirmed that he was paralysed but in no pain at all. Sadly he had to be laid to rest that day, but spinal injuries don't equal pain. In the photo's and video's I've seen Cookie did not appear to be suffering.

OMG Rach, words fail me but the tears are flowing for you, your precious children and that poor defenceless kitten who didn't deserve this. The one positive out of all this is that for the past week, she knew what it meant to be loved and love in return... fly free Cookie, you've touched all our hearts.

Thanks for not giving up on her Rach, I knew you wouldn't.