Dame Aussie

Lets kill him then!! Burn him at the stake I say....!! :laugh:

Oh no asal, I hope you find them safe and sound, you must be worried out of your mind, whether they just got out or were taken.

Or bank balances. Or size dogs. Or knowledge of the Quarantine system. :rolleyes: Or priorities! This is not a case of unforeseen difficulty. It's a case of prioritising a preferred lifestyle and is no different from rehoming a dog because there is a new baby in the house. I don't think it is fair to compare the OP's situation with those who had no choice but to give up their dogs due to medical or financial reasons. I totally agree that in many situations it is better to rehome a dog. There could be a number of reasons including new babies, new lifestyle, lack of time. And the dog would definitely do better in a home where it is given a high priority. And for those who replied that because people don't give birth to dogs it is silly to claim that dogs are forever, I wonder what you will say about adopted children. To me dogs are definitely forever. They are a part of my family. I know that everyone doesn't feel that way. And to those who say that everyone who can't offer constructive advice regarding rehoming should shut up, I would advice that you read the posts. No one has been nasty. But some people do feel strongly about dogs being rehomed due to lifestyle preference. I don't think choosing to move overseas is anywhere near the same as having no choice but to rehome a dog. God forbid that anyone on this forum who's a dog owner might see it differently. This isn't a competition about who lubs their puppy the mostest. This is a person who has made a hard decision that rehoming is in the best interests of the dog and is behaving responsibly about it. Patricia McConnell said it and I agree "there is no shame in rehoming a dog if it goes to a more suitable home than the one it's in". In this case the person has decided that rehoming will be better for the dog than transport to a foreign country and return through quarantine. Their dog, their decision. They know it best. I certainly don't think its a given that every dog will cope with quarantine. Three months or more in a kennel run for a house dog? Some dogs would be stressed beyond belief. Provided the dog goes to a good home then frankly I think people should stop applying THEIR priorities to this situation and butt out. Those who think their dogs will grieve and never recover from being parted from them probably need to get a grip. MOST dogs adapt remarkably well to new homes. Save the condemnation for those who take their dogs to the pound when they become 'inconvienient' for ANY reason. Oh chill out, I haven't condemned anyone, just gave my opinion, but apparently that's only ok if it has been explicitly asked for by the OP. Of course it's their dog and their decision, I was only making the point that I don't think the two different situations being talked about should be treated the same.

Unfortunately I think those grants probably all went to upgrading Indonesian abbattoirs while everyone here was screaming after last year's Animals Australia hysterics that it doesnt happen in Australian abbattoirs. This is a case of - It doesnt happen in our backyard - and while people were pointing the finger elsewhere, it all got pushed under the carpet here. Political brownie points at the time and it will all come home to roost now. Yes, it's too easy to concentrate on what people in other countries are doing wrong, and tell ourselves it isn't like that over here.

I don't know if thsi is what you were referring to Anne but this lists cruelty free products of all types: http://www.choosecrueltyfree.org.au/ It's totally a choice and it's different for everyone. I haven't eaten meat in many years and I also avoid other animal products these days. It can be hard at first but you really do get used to it and you find so many more interesting foods to eat aswell! Good luck, and dont beat yourself up if you make a mistake, everyone does it, noone's perfect, you just do the best you can.

Or bank balances. Or size dogs. Or knowledge of the Quarantine system. :rolleyes: Or priorities! This is not a case of unforeseen difficulty. It's a case of prioritising a preferred lifestyle and is no different from rehoming a dog because there is a new baby in the house. I don't think it is fair to compare the OP's situation with those who had no choice but to give up their dogs due to medical or financial reasons. I totally agree that in many situations it is better to rehome a dog. There could be a number of reasons including new babies, new lifestyle, lack of time. And the dog would definitely do better in a home where it is given a high priority. And for those who replied that because people don't give birth to dogs it is silly to claim that dogs are forever, I wonder what you will say about adopted children. To me dogs are definitely forever. They are a part of my family. I know that everyone doesn't feel that way. And to those who say that everyone who can't offer constructive advice regarding rehoming should shut up, I would advice that you read the posts. No one has been nasty. But some people do feel strongly about dogs being rehomed due to lifestyle preference. I don't think choosing to move overseas is anywhere near the same as having no choice but to rehome a dog.

This is no surprise to me, I'm surprised more people aren't aware this stuff goes on. This is why I don't support the trade either.

So that make is alright does it, to let your dogs kill another living creature which poses no threat to them? What a charmer. Yep. Keep YOUR pet in YOUR yard. Simple :) You seem to be forgetting that your actions effect others, or you just dont care, either way you need to know that nobody wants your cat, probably full of FIV and who knows what else on their property.

I always assumed most people, even non "doggy" people, would know not to stick their face that close to an unknown dog......now I'm not so sure, it's becoming increasingly clear that the majority of people have no idea how to behave around dogs. When I used to work with dogs I saw an inexperienced worker do eaxactly this and almost get their face bitten off Fingers crossed they put the owner to sleep and not the poor dog

Yes, it wouldn't have been the parents of the child who were at fault . It is his right as a child to go into other's yards and steal. I totally agree! However in the eyes of the law and the anti-dog doogooders if a dog attacked a child in this situation you can get your bottom dollar it would be the dog and the owner who are at fault with the dog being PTS Yep, it's ridiculous. They'd have to find me first if it were my dog. ;)

Well get a run then. Despite what you may think people don't want your cat pissing on their doorstep, they don't want your cat fighting with other cats in their yard. Your cat is your responsibility, if you can't be bothered keeping it safe and off other people's property you shouldn't have one. ETA: To those who don't seem to understand that their animal should not be on anyone elses property but their own.....please tell me how you come to believe it is ok for your cat to be on my propety? Please answer that with something more convincing than "because it likes being outside".

Idiot parents.

+1 Harsh. The person had a situation with the dogs & did the wrong thing. Not everyone is perfect & knows everything & the right & wrong way to handle it is variable according to whose opinion is given. Even trainers & behaviourists vary in their methods. One thing is obvious these dogs have to be living seperately. This is possible. When done with common sense lots of animals live apart in homes. Cats & birds, dogs & rabbits, dogs & chickens, cats & fish etc. Not all animals are good with each other & these 2 dogs are not either. It does sound like he will work something out so both dogs are safe & kept alive. He came on here for some support & advice & he sure has got some that makes me go you get my vote. heaps of good sense here hope the OP hasnt given up. and not comming back. how dare so many presume to judge this man. he asked for help not character assination A person who has such an anger issue that he flies of the handle completely and has a violent tantrum all over his dogs exhibiting natural behaviours, is not someone IMO who should be responsible for caring for anything. Sounded to me like he was stressed about the fighting between the dogs and lost it. A mistake yes, but hardly something we aren't all capable of, unless you never get angry and make mistakes?

What a beautiful dog Loved the woof at the mirror :laugh:

Yes, such a simple thing. We have lost a lot of our common sense I think

3 weeks for an overseas holiday. I'm glad I went but I missed them terribly the whole time and tortured my OH about it My Mum comes and stays with them so I really shouldn't worry but I can't help it. :laugh: I don't even like staying away from them overnight.

I would speak to them first, or write a letter if you feel more comfortable, at least that way you have tried every avenue before reporting it. It's certainly not on and I probably would have given her a piece of my mind if it had have happened to me, especially on more than one occasion. What is wrong with people?!

That pen looks really cool. I might get one

It's a bit crap that she seems to be ignoring your attempts at contact I would call the CC as you said, they should be able to tell you what you can and can't do. Good luck with it.

Yes, what Kirty said. Also wrinkles and folds need to be cleaned fairly frequently.

I think you should just give it some time. I have two dogs who absolutely love each other, play together, clean each other etc but still will growl or get grumpy every now and then. I would say it's different play styles and as she is a rescue she may not have been around dogs that play like that. As long as they aren't fighting I'd give it some time and give them both some time alone with you to play the way they want. If they are sleeping together it can't be too bad! :) Good luck!

That is awesome!!! I want that many Aussies one day :D

Agree, 7 is hardly ancient. Personally I couldn't even comprehend rehoming one of my dogs, I either wouldn't take the job or I'd take her with me. People do it all the time.