tdierikx

If they were a perfect home for the dog in question, but had lifestyle choices I didn't understand (or want to), or they had some weird religion (that didn't include animal sacrifice), or their political views were different to mine - I'd have to say that I would most likely still adopt the dog to them. If I got the vibe that they are bulsh!tting me in order to get a dog - possibly been knocked back by other rescues and had learned what NOT to say - then I'd go with my gut instinct and probably refuse to adopt the dog to them. It's definitely a case by case basis... T.

A slightly older dog than a puppy would be better for the first time owner - and a properly tested ex-racing Greyhound would definitely fit the bill methinks... Check out GAP for some good research - call them and discuss what you are looking for, and what they offer with regards to matching up the right dog for the new family. GAP are very experienced, and do a great job with their rehomes... T.

Sharalea/Aussie Dog Squad at Picton get my vote... T.

Go Jakey!! T.

I feel for the family... it's not always easy to do the right thing. Run free AmStaff girl. T.

Whatever mix or "conformation" your dog is, it sure is a cutie... *grin* Have it registered as a Staffy X or the like and just make sure it is well socialised with everyone and everything, and you shouldn't have any issues... T.

If these people have had this 6 year old dog from a pup, then it's a bit of a worry that it's DA and they want to get rid of it now... appears they are just passing on a problem of their own making instead of taking steps to rectify or contain it themselves. As a person who has to play swapsies with my own dogs due to them not always "playing nice" with each other - I can see how someone would find it a bit of a pain to keep a DA dog separated from other dogs in the house - but it CAN be done. I took my babies on for life... they are MY responsibility... and just because they have now decided they don't always want to share the same space together, I couldn't (in good faith or conscience) ever rehome either of them. Personally, if I was in this situation, then I'd probably have my dog given it's wings before contemplating passing her off to a stranger... T.

I think the media aren't doing anyone any favours. Rarely do they report a dog attack unless it's perpetrated by a bull breed type... and thus described as a "pit bull"... The statistics do show a good number of dog attacks from breeds other than "pit bull" - but the general public aren't appraised of those statistics via the media. Simply said, it sounds better for a media hype story for the dog to be a "pit bull"... For a dog breed that is "banned" in Australia, there sure seem to be a lot of "pit bulls" around... if you believe the media hype... Any poorly raised/socialised dog is capable of doing severe damage to a human - especially a child. Having seen the damage a small white fluffy did to one of my friends' face was extremely convincing of that fact... T.

For anyone in non breed specific rescue, it's no surprise to find that the majority of dogs in the pounds are really nice dogs all around... and we are happy to share that knowledge at every opportuntity... *grin* T.

Link for those not in the know... http://www.springfair.com.au/schedule.php T.

Nooooooo!!!!! How am I going to survive a year without the handsome Chopper on my wall? T.

Ummm... I have something in my eye... *choke* What an amazing transformation... and he looks so happy... Awesome save!! T.

Please don't forget a Chopper calendar for his loyal fans... ... oh and a Bruno one too please! Love your work ruthless - you really capture the souls of the furkids you photograph... T.

I see a dog who has decided that the child is her baby - and she is going to protect it to the end... I wouldn't encourage her to behave like that with family - but if a stranger came near the child and tried to pick it up... well... T.

How long is the side of the property between them and you? You may be able to rig up some short chicken wire "fencing" to ram home the hint that you are sick of their dog wandering over to your place whenever it likes... T.

My Lab could definitely do the bite work... my Rotti/Pittie has the scars to prove it... *sigh* The Lab in the video certainly looked great - fit and healthy - just as a Lab should... T.

I reckon my Lab girl would be good at that... she's definitely got more of the "go" required than your average Lab. As for my Rotti/Pittie... she'd look the part, but doesn't have the "go" factor... *grin* I haven't met very many Labs that conform to the stereotype... most of them have been more like the Marley of legend... mine included... lol! OK - the older and fat ones conform to the stereotype, but I'm seeing less of those lately (thank Dog!)... T.

Hang in there Jakey!! Your skin-friends are rooting for you little man! T.

http://www.dogwork.com/surbk8/ T.

Ummm... don't tell Sway that this gorgeous little muffin won't grow very big... *grin* T.

My dogs are on the Adult Complete and they are doing fine on it - I gave them the Working Dog once when the petfood place had run out of the Adult Complete, and we had a few sloppier poops for a few days before they got used to the change, then they were fine - same thing when we went back to the Adult Complete once the other bag was finished. I feed my foster pups the Bonnie Puppy and they do great on it too. T.

Nope... not happy at all.... ... I'd say he's more likely ECSTATIC.... lol! T.

I'm not a neat freak - and the dogs have their own couch in the lounge room... what's a bit of mud and grass... *grin* T.

I have an open door policy here... the back door is open so the dogs have a choice of inside or outside... they tend to go outside to poo and wee, and prefer to lounge around inside more than running around outside... *grin* T.

Zeddy is my storm predictor... about 2 hours before one is about to happen, she gets all sooky and trembly. When the storm actually reaches us, I put her in the bathroom with the light off and close the door, and she settles... she must feel safe in there. If I don't put her in the bathroom, I end up with 30kgs of crazed Rotti/Pittie trying to cower on my lap... *sigh* T.