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If it's a Sydney based rescue you were discussing Deelee, it could well be the one I'm referring to with the DA "Boxer cross" they want someone else to look after while they find it an unsuspecting and naive person to adopt it... T.

Maybe an email to the Metro group might be in order - to alert them to this other branch... T.

There is a WA rescue that has a few branches - it may be one of the more regional branches that is supplying the dogs undesexed because they can't get a vet in the area to do pups under a certain age. This has come up before, and that was the upshot... and I'm sure one of the city branches were going to try to help get pups desexed before rehoming, but it comes down to the person running the regional rescue taking up any offer of that nature I suppose... T.

Ummm... my dogs sleep on MY bed... I got one that fits us all - and room to fit a couple more... *grin* My older girl can get a little stiff in winter if she's been playing with the foster pups, so I put an old hard suitcase next to the bed to use as a step for her... T.

This wouldn't be the same mob who are ringing around to anyone with kennels and asking if they'd take in a DA "Boxer cross", is it? T.

My 2 girls love it when I drop a few cubes into their water bowl... they even dunk for them! T.

I had a Rottie girl that used to flip over onto her back and spread all legs when we said "show us yer tits"... T.

Could be anything really... mum and dad are both crosses too, yes? I think he's simply adorable though. T.

My brother's Labrador did the Sydney Mardi Gras parade in his red Ruff Wear boots - make sure you get the socks to eliminate most of the rubbing, OK? T.

I work in rescue kennels every weekend - so don't have to deal with neurotic owners... a big plus! Adoption appointments can be "interesting" - some people rock up with the opinion that they are doing us a favour by wanting to look at or adopt one of our charges. We do not allow the general public to wander through our kennels to "select" a dog... Getting covered in anything that may be expelled from a dog is par for the course. If you get queasy easily, this is definitely not the job for you... *grin* Getting to interact with dogs of all sizes, shapes, ages, and temperaments is an amazing experience - they are all individuals, so learning their little quirks and seeing them become ready for great new forever homes is awesome. I am a volunteer, so I don't get paid to muck out kennels - my "reward" is that I get to interact with and nurture many dogs whose lives have taken a turn for the worse, and find them great new homes - and that is worth more than any financial remuneration IMHO. You know that you love your "job" when you know the names and personalities of every dog in your care - that can be fun when you are working with up to 100 dogs at any given time - and a constantly changing population to boot! I don't work with cats - I'm allergic... T.

Ummm... poor baby looks really impressed... hahaha! I've got a photo somewhere of a Rottie that we dressed up in a pair of stubbies (shorts) and a singlet... she had the same look on her face... T.

I'd call the ranger to take him to the pound... maybe when the owner gets extra fines for the dog being a persistent roamer, they might get the bloody point... T.

I have a Labrador... and I can sympathise... *grin* I have snowdrifts in my house at the moment - clean them up, they are back the next day. I've tried stripping brushes, etc... not much really seems to put a dent in the Summer coat drop... *sigh* T.

Tummy upset? T.

I love the "Staffy snuffle"... we have one in rescue that is a real grunter... she is adorable! T.

My preferred local vet doesn't have any cats wandering around - plenty of silly people coming in without them in a crate though... My girls are OK with other animals at the vets - but I'm allergic to cats, and it narks me when they are roaming around and dropping hair all over the place. I've been known to break out in hives from some cat hair... grr! T.

Oh man! Loving the photos of Tammy playing like a puppy! T.

Tell the dogs to start digging - you'll have a pool in no time... *grin* T.

He is a a classic example of a very rare breed called an... "I Want One"... hahahaha! T.

*patiently waiting for pics* T.

Hate to put a damper on things, but if you've had parvo at your place as recently as September 2009 - then I'd be waiting a MINIMUM of 12 months before even THINKING of bringing a puppy home... 18 months would be more like the timeframe I'd be looking at... T.

Dribble (or drool) doesn't bother me - but I DO love your answer to it... such a cutie!!! T.

What business is it of a complete stranger anyways? If Lady is happy nad feels more comfortable with her short hair, then that's all that matters, right? I wouldn't have bothered to dignify that woman's comments with an answer myself... T.

Way to go Anna!! You be da bestest!! T.

Pups are very cute at 5-6 weeks of age... not so cute when they are 30kg and eating your house, shedding coat everywhere, and generally being a lot of hard work. I have a smallish Labrador (crossbred at some stage of parentage) - she is now 4 years old and weighs around 28kg. She has a short coat, but sheds like an absolute bitch at this time of year. She is generally well behaved now - but during her adolescence was a complete PITA. I wouldn't swap her for anything in the world though... *grin* If you are wanting to get a pup - make sure that the seller has vaccinated, wormed, and microchipped the pups - and they shouldn't be leaving their mother until at least 8 weeks of age... also, when choosing a pup, let the pup choose you - not the other way around. I've found that it's much easier to live with a dog that wants to be with you from the start... T.