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There have been studies done that show that growth plates may stay open longer after early desexing, making the long bones (like those in the leg) keep growing for longer. If you are looking to do competitive sports with your dog, then maybe doing the growth plate x-rays may be the best course of action before deciding when to desex - that will ensure that injuries are kept to a minimum... Excellent advice as usual poodlefan! T.

One of the neighbours across the road had their 4 small dogs dig into the other neighbour's yard last night at about 10:30 - the poor little things were barking up a storm because they couldn't get out of the yard they'd gotten into. The owners eventually came to get them out, but had no bloody control over one of the dogs who then decided to run up and down the road setting off other dogs in the street. The owner was just standing there bellowing the dog's name for it to come back and was being ignored by the little bugger - eventually I went out and squatted down and called the dog, who came to me straight away - I then handed him to his owner, who promptly put him back down and we had to waste another 5 minutes trying to catch him again... grrr! Thankfully the owners didn't just chuck them back into their own yard (which obviously is not secure), and we all got a decent night's sleep after the hullaballoo... T.

Isn't the norm for rescue pups to be done around 8 to 10 weeks and over 1kg? Some will go on desexing contracts - but I'm not a fan of those... Being a foster carer of pups of all sizes, our norm is the above - providing the pup is physically ready for the op - need to be healthy and robust, and in the case of our males, descended. Personally, I have seen no major mental issues with dogs that were desexed young, and the op was performed by someone with experience in desexing young pups. If the pup had a reaction to the pre-med drugs or anaesthetic, then there could be some issues down the track I suppose... T.

You could see if Dally Rescue would be able to take on one or more of these dogs... http://www.dalmatiansofnsw.org.au/rescue.htm T.

Your dog - your choice... nuff said... T.

I wouldn't mess with a cat while it's eating either... Oscar is a very smart boy! T.

Lots of good healing vibes and puppy licks being sent Jed's way... hang in there Jed!! T.

Considering that unfair dismissal can award up to the equivalent of 6 months pay... 17.5k is a pittance - or they pay their executive staff stuff all... T.

Well done Tango!!! I think the licks you got were his way of saying thanks for keeping him safe today... T.

I embarrassed myself a few weeks ago by mistaking a Lagotto for an oodle... I was most apologetic and had to give the dog a few extra cuddles and let him lick me once I was corrected for my faux pas... Gorgeous dog by the way! T.

WOOOHOOOO!!!!!! *jumps up and pumps fist in the air* Thank you so much Toohey for the best bit of news about Jed. Umm... can someone please pass the jumbo box of tissues this way please? Does Jane have access to a laptop? I have one here that I don't use, and am quite happy to send it up to her if she wants it. It's not pretty, but it works just fine. Feel free to send me a PM or email with where to send it if she wants it, OK? T.

Another song for Jed... I was at the concert that this one was taped at... and it still brings up the goosebumps... T.

Listening to "The Rose" right now - belting it out in my best (or worst) voice... and my foster puppy James is staring at me and thumping his tail in time with the music... now I can't sing because I'm looking at him looking at me and I'm starting to cry... *sob* T.

Yay for the little dog wonder... may he have many happy healthy years! T.

Here's a link for us all to listen too - and maybe sing along to... do you think Jed will like it? I found one with the words on it so we can all sing along... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWmbyEN1rQE Crank up your sound and belt it out, OK? T.

---(=)--- (hands Katdogs a facemask to keep her germs to herself - and passes her a rescue puppy to cuddle on the couch) T.

Well - Google tells me that there are indeed long haired Rottweilers... with pics and all... hmmm... very interesting. T.

A Lab would possibly suit - but they shed like nothing else... *grin* That said, my single coated Rotti/Pittie X sheds quite a bit for a dog with stuff all hair... T.

SBT and ACD?? She was very pretty whatever her mix... T.

---- ---- ---- (brings in a pile of much newer magazines to read) some improvement... way to go Jed!!! Keep being strong... your friends and family are waiting patiently to hear news like that! May your road to recovery be smooth from here on... OK - so now I need to decide whether I'm going to join in playing Backgammon or Canasta... T.

Thank you for explaining it so well dogmad... T.

Ummmm... "shambles" describes my setup... lol! I have doggy toys all over the house and yard. Leads and collars are in the computer room. Treats are in the computer room too. Medical supplies are in the bathroom and in the kitchen. Dry food is in tubs in kitchen and laundry... and raw food is in fridge and freezer. Spare bedding for crates is in a basket on top of the dryer. I really need to clean up and get organised, but the dogs seem to cope just fine... lol! T.

Maybe ask your local vet what the obligations are for your queries... better still, ring a few vets and ask... T.

My heart dog was a Rottie girl named Woosie - the most beautiful girl on the planet. Everyone who met her wanted to take her home. She went to the Bridge in 2004. I still cry when thinking about her... *sob* T.

@_____________________________@ @_______________________________@ @______________________________@ (rolls in a few more really big couches to accommodate the growing crowd... and their furfriends...) Waiting patiently every day for a good update on Jed's recovery... I'm thinking we'll all hear the roar of happy shouts when she's awake and has the tube out... Thinking of you and yours daily Jed... come back to us in your own time, OK? T.