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For those interested an interview with Shatha Hamade. Shantha is an activist, lawyer, and member of the Barristers Animal Welfare Panel in Victoria, she's currently is drafting Oscar's Law to regulate the industry in Victoria. You can Listen live to the interview. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stori...010/3031280.htm

Also done. Excellent photo

That's a point. They have probably been worded up by the bosses. I have heard a chinese whisper that one particular chain isn't doing too well.

Lancefield maybe?

The puppy farm story will be on Bondi Vet as well, and some other program that I'm yet to find.

Thankyou. I've tried lamb shanks splinter too much for a gulper. When he had the beef bone he was really using his front teeth and canines to rip the meat off. He is a gulper. Will try the large lumps of meat.

Can anyone suggest a bone or meat cut for a grey to help with his canine teeth? We have chicken carcass a couple times a week and lamb flaps. We tried a beef bone only to discover he came out in a mild case of hives, tried a chunky lamb neck with lots of meat on it when a piece got stuck, luckily he got it out. I was ready to jump in. He is 6 and we are trying to maintain his teeth

Thanks for posting this report! That's exactly what should've been mentioned, somewhere, at a rally against puppy-farming. Because sound registered breeders do the very opposite of puppy-farming. So any proposed remedies against puppy-farming shouldn't interfere with what these breeders already do well. Cosmolo speech was excellent and the people around me were commenting on how good it was. Included in her speech was about registered ethical breeders and how they breed and raise their pups etc. It was a little hard to hear but I'm sure she will fill you in herself.

Received this video clip http://www.dogwork.com/feeling/

I am so confused What powers do the RSPCA have to address Puppy Farms under government legislation? Is it an RSPCA issue (ie not acting or are they unable to act because they don't have the power?) Or is it local council? and who is not enforcing the laws that are in place now?

That's what I was wondering

Thanks Shel Listening now.

Same.

I would put. Your contact number "I am microchipped" "I am registered" These tags are good.

Just finished watching it. Martin Clune has clues. What a lovely soul. How awesome were the JR, just getting the job done. The wolfman spent 18 months living with the wolfs. Eating, sleeping the whole works. Not sure what happened to the girlfriend, all I remember was that she wasn't too keen on living with the wolves.

He looks great. I can't believe he was adopted out in that condition. Having said that you have done well

I agree with the cat enclosure. Then everyone is safe. At least you are having a consult with a trainer. What's with the pup being re homed with ringworm

I'm not a fan of bones in the house either. Mine get a venison ear every now and again while we are watching t.v. They are from New Zealand and the end bit gives their teeth a bit of a work out. A lot of treats come from China, and who knows it may even contain dog

And if it was the BITSA test the PB isn't even on their data base. (Well it wasn't last year)

How can a ranger take pleasure in shooting an animal? Report them to council and media. That's disgusting.

Greenies had a call back sometime ago. The ingredients have changed and they are not as hard as they used to be. They were bought out by Nutro.

10 + coming along here.

What a mess. Again the dog suffers

I enjoyed it. And set the recorder for next week

Not sure I agree with this. Often (in the buyers mind) the 'non shedding' coat is a matter of convenience rather than necessity. If they are wanting a lab without the coat then they are obviously not wanting a lab after all and should look for a more suitable breed. Chances are that if they do buy a labradoodle then not only will it still shed but the coat will be a LOT more work for them. Think about it, if something as minor as a shedding coat is going to be an inconvenience for someone what's the rest of the dog going to be? If the non shedding coat is a genuine necessity (due to owner suffering severe allergies, asthma, etc.) then you would think they would be spending a great deal of time looking into suitable breeds that are guaranteed not to shed - it is their health after all. Exactly. And the owners that I have seen with the poodle crosses have no idea how to look after them. It was only yest after popping in to a friends grooming salon that this persons 12 month old labradoodle,for the 3rd time, had to have it's whole coat taken off virtually in one peace as was just one big mat. This is why I don't call in there too often because it's every time.