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Have emailed her with the link Dogmad

Well I really got that soooo wrong. I presumed the dog was for her when she texted me (is texted a word?) shortly after I had told her about Little Legs' Tibbies! Her reply after I emailed her, is--> It's for a friend who is looking, not me. She doesn't especially like small dogs. She just likes to take old dogs that won't have a good chance to find a home. I have emailed her the link to Red Collar Rescue, and AWL Qld I have asked for her to get me more doggie-info but in the mean-time some other suggestions would be appreciated

I have emailed her to find out exactly what type of dog(s) she would like so when I find out exactly her preference I'll post here to do some askin'

I have edited the title as I got it all wrong, see my post # 6 for correction If I can remember correctly there were two Tibbies (or Tibbie x's) in Qld looking for a home. can anyone remember what rescue group had them? A woman who goes to my pottery group is interested in adopting two rescue dogs

Here it is here on 7News if you aren't a link-clicker AAP December 14, 2014, 2:16 pm Qld Labor announces puppy farm crack down Queensland's illegal puppy farms will be stamped out under tougher registration requirements, the opposition says. The Labor party says it will introduce legislation for a mandated registration plan for breeders who own more than 20 dogs. Owners would be charged a $30 fee and breeding farms would be monitored to ensure standards were met. The RSPCA estimates there were at least 100 illegal puppy farms operating across Queensland, Labor leader Annastacia Palaszczuk said. "In the lead up to Christmas, we want Queensland residents and families to know that you should be looking at registered breeders," she told reporters at the Dogs Queensland Showground, in Brisbane's west. "What we have seen over the last few years is a heightened trade in illegal puppy farms. "Labor will end this cruel practice." Dog lovers were often caught up in the trade without realising their new pet could come with a raft of medical issues, the RSPCA Queensland's Mandy Paterson said. "They don't get any veterinary care or any general care," she said. "They're usually riddled with worms and fleas. They often have eye and ear infections." A crackdown on puppy farms in Victoria could see illegal breeders pushed into Queensland, she said. "We will need to control them up here." Potential buyers should look out for warning signs, including if the owners asked to meet them outside their own property or denied access to the mother, Ms Paterson said. The main purpose of Labor's scheme was traceability, Stafford MP Anthony Lynham said. Breeders would be charged the $30 when they registered through organisations like Dogs Queensland or local councils. "It's not an onerous fee, but it's a fee that will ensure that these puppy farms are found, and the people who run these puppy farms will be prosecuted," Dr Lynham said.

OK, he has my vote in the next election :laugh:

https://au.news.yaho...turn-best-mate/ https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/video/watch/25664629/brazen-thief-caught-stealing-beloved-pet/ video link here if the above link doesn't embed https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/25664638/dog-owner-pleads-for-thief-to-return-best-mate/ A Gold Coast man says he has been left heartbroken after his beloved dog was stolen from his home on Sunday.Jackson Down arrived at his home on Tahiti Avenue at Palm Beach in the afternoon and 'best mate' Linc was no where to be seen. Owner pleads for thief to return dog"I checked everywhere, he wasn't here. I ran out on the street and started calling his name," Jackson said. "That's when my neighbours came across and said someone had come and picked my dog up today." His home is fitted with cameras, which caught the thief red-handed taking the staffy cross. "That is the lowest act, who goes out and steals someone's best mate from them. To me I don't have children, my dog is my child that's like kidnap as far as I'm concerned," Jackson said. "I found it pretty unbelievable that, yeah, someone actually was brazen enough to go actually talk to my neighbours and get permission to jump the fence and come take me dog." The video shows a man in a green shirt, putting the lead on the dog before pressing the garage door button and escaping. A man in a green shirt was caught on camera taking Linc. Source: 7News "He had a lead in his pocket. He knew what he was doing, like had no hesitation about it whatsoever," Jackson said. "He just walks off with my dog, like nothing happened." It appears as though the thief had a lead in his pocket which he placed on the dog. Source: 7News The man left the garage door open behind him. Jackson is furious, and appealing for public help. "You don't just go and steal someone's family member like that," he said. Jackson's mother, Kath, said: "He just comes and sleeps at my feet. He just follows you, and wants to be by your side the whole time. "I just hope they're taking care of him. I just hope that he's being fed and he's not being treated badly because he's a well treated dog, he's a loved dog." The man was also captured sitting on the gutter outside the home. Source: 7News The family is extremely worried the dog will be put into illegal dog fighting rings. "That's the main concern, you know he's not a fighter," Kath said. "He's never ever taken a nip at anybody." Police have taken fingerprints from the property and will continue their investigations. Jackson is appealing for anyone who recognises the man to come forward.

If you do all the requests the breeder has asked of you it may just tip the scales in your favour, I don't think that 'interrogation' is the correct word I think that 'gathering important info' may be a more appropriate. Just out of interest: when I emailed a breeder who had advertised Daisy for sale (as an older dog) I sent photos of the house, yard, fences as well as the living quarters of our house as well as a potted history of our current lives. I only did this as I had read here that it is the way to go, I am pretty sure that this is what tipped the scales for me. If someone does a home-check for a rescue dog there is a questionnaire that is pretty comprehensive. I reckon just do it, if you really want the dog you will jump through all the hoops the breeder throws at you, (though a photo of you is a little odd).

I'll update in a few days to let you know how she is going. hopefully the tablets and then the course of injections will make her feel much better

Penny (just turned 16) is getting decidely creaky in the joints. When she runs to the front gate to bark at next-door RidgieX (he waits for all the dogs to go rushing down, they all have a one minute bark-fest through the gate then all get bored and all walk away) she often limps on her right leg. I took her to the vet yesterday and was prescribed 7 Previcox tablets, one each day for a week, if she is walking easier after a few days this'll tell us if she has arthritis, she will then go on a series of weekly injections. Has any DOLer used Previcox? How did it go?

I bought a kids plastic slide from a garage sale, OH took off the framework so there was just the slide itself, covered the top with carpet and screwed on little 1/2" (high) x12"(long) pieces of wood so they can use them for hand paw-holds. It work really well and can be slipped under the bed during the day. Here is a photo with it leaning up the wall with the mat jammed against it to stop it crashing down eta--> the top has a flat platform that will locate on the bed, it doesn't slip off

Mac is on propalin and it worked fine for 6-->8 months then he was dripping little bits of wee, I asked the vet if he could be put on Stilboestrol as well. I give him his Propalin morning and night and a Stilboestrol tablet on Wednesday and Saturday. So far that combination is working, I think Westiemum's Mac is on the same dosage. Perhaps ask your vet if they can prescribe Stilboestrol as well. Mac likes his Lady-tablets :laugh:

adopted piccies: November 20, 2014, 10:57 am Adventure Racing Dog Adopted 219 shares / By: Sean McCoy Arthur is going home to Sweden. The stray dog that has captured the hearts of thousands in his native land of Ecuador by following a team through a grueling jungle course to complete the Adventure Racing World Championships has been adopted. Sweden’s Team Peak Performance posted several photos by photographer Krister Göransson showing the dog surrounded by cameras and fans at the airport and being loaded on the plane to Sweden, where he will live with the teammates he so wisely chose on the expedition course after being offered a meatball by team captain Mikael Lindnord. We are happy to see the dog accepted into Sweden after being examined by a vet and vaccinated in Ecuador. The outpouring of love and support shown on the team’s Facebook page is inspiring.

http://gearjunkie.co...ture-racing-dog GO ARTHUR! November 18, 2014, 11:00 am Stray Dog Joins Team, Completes Grueling Race 11K+ shares / By: Mallory Paige Editor's note: Adventure racing is a brutally tough endeavor, pushing athletes to the limits of endurance and mental dexterity, day after day, with little or no rest. And among the hardest are the world championships, held this year in Ecuador. This is a story of a stray dog who voluntarily joined one team. The first rule of adventure racing is that anything is possible. The story of Arthur the dog is a perfect example. It all started when the Swedish Peak Performance Team captain Mikael Lindnord nonchalantly shared a meatball with a scruffy stray dog while preparing to embark on a 40 km jungle trek during the final stages of the Adventure Racing World Championship in Ecuador. A few kilometers into the trek, the team realized the dog was following them. It was an extremely strenuous hike through knee-high mud, but Arthur stuck with the team no matter what. Arthur follows the team through the strenuous and muddy race course; all photos by Krister Göransson There were several times that they had to pull him out of the mud and as Mikael explains, "At one stage we had to take a break and the dog was totally wrecked. We opened two cans of food and let him eat, because he could find no food at all in the jungle." When they arrived at the next transition point teammate Simon Niemi was severely dehydrated and needed to receive medical attention. Arthur loyally stood guard and waited for the team to recover. As the team prepared to embark on the final section of the race — a 59 km coastal kayak — race organizers warned against taking Arthur as it would be difficult and dangerous. The team respected this and started off, leaving Arthur on shore. He refused to be left, though, and he started swimming after the team. This was too heartbreaking to witness so Mikael quickly helped Arthur into the kayak, to the cheers and applause from the bystanders on shore. Mikael explains that having Arthur along was fun, but not exactly easy. "He was kind of in the way during the whole paddle and we had to find different paddling techniques to not kick him off board. A few times he jumped into the water and took a swim, and then he crawled back up again and was freezing so he got to wear our jackets." "One time we got quite close to land and he jumped off and swam to the shore, and we thought that was the last we were gonna see from him. But he ran on the road for a bit and then he swam back to us." After racing for 6 days Team Peak Performance crossed the finish line with 5 members instead of 4 as the 12th top team in the world. Mikael is now working with local authorities and pet experts in Sweden to bring Arthur home with them and have received great support from the public through a Paypal donation site and from their sponsors. "Super excited about a phone call just minutes ago, Peak Performance steps in and does whatever it takes to get Arthur home," the team posted on Facebook. "We will never give up!" and--> http://gearjunkie.co...ing-dog-adopted (in next post)

I got an email this morning, perhaps some progress, but a bit of puppy-self-control would be a future training- plan. This is the email (and Zaroff is her GSD) Thanks for the info. We took Sholto out this morning. It was a case of him bounding in excitement at cars and other dogs, putting the brakes on, curling up and being carried. I think there were too many new sensory experiences going on. I tried him without holding on when we were at the park and luckily I stepped on the leash in time to stop him disappearing into the brush. He was hard to carry when there were trees as all he wanted to do was go explore. I think he will be walking on the lead within the week as he now knows what happens to Zaroff when he goes out.

why would she do that? I thought that cats had to be contained to protect the wildlife or are there only introduced rats and mice and bird species in Moorook. I think this is shocking and irresponsible

Have to say he is sounding just typical of the breed! Cheeky little buggar. :D I reckon...just look at him

A good idea Christina, he doesn't make a fuss, he just lies on his side with his head on the ground and his beady eyes watching and waiting to see what you are going to do next. I reckon he's laughing

Thanks, have passed on your tips, I'll update on the results

Can anyone suggest solutions or point me to previous discussions on 'How to get your puppy to happily walk on a lead (or harness) without throwing himself on the ground and refusing to move' My friend's Scottish Terrier pup (around 4--5months) is being stubborn, won't go for a walk even with his bestie-house-mate, a GSD. I did get him to come to me if his lead was just dragging and I sat on the floor and called him, but only if I was 1-->2m away. he is not fussed on treats. Thank you :)

ok thanks T, I will do that, I'll give it to them after brekkie

Thank you GrufLife and others. I have ordered some Drontil All Wormer...that'll give the revolting squirmies a hurry-up!

I told you I was confused :laugh: I am happy to worm for tapeworm but needn't worm for Hydatid Tapeworm eta if I give one each of these https://www.ovedshor...price&order=ASC or these https://www.ovedshor...price&order=ASC Mac is 8kg and the girls just over 7kg this is the page I am looking at--> https://www.ovedshor...price&order=ASC what do you suggest?

I am getting confused! I need three (or six) dog wormer tablets that do most worms but not tapeworm and need the tablets up to 8kg What is the most economical tablet (including postage) Any help appreciated :)

Australian pet insurer urged to drop premium bills after death of animals Choice asks Australia's second largest pet insurer to stop forcing owners to pay premiums up to a year after a pet has died Helen Davidson theguardian.com, Saturday 8 November 2014 00.01 AEST Pet owners should not have to pay insurance premiums up to a year after their pets have died, consumer group Choice says. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP Australia's second largest pet insurer, Petplan, is being urged to change a policy which forces customers to continue to pay premiums for up to a year after their pet has died. Consumer advocacy group Choice on Saturday launched a campaign for the company, backed by insurer Allianz, to follow in the footsteps of its biggest rival, Petsure. Petsure amended its own vet insurance policy in April this year after consumer backlash. Ross McLeod, a 72-year-old retiree from Sydney, is still paying about $100 a month in insurance premiums on two of his dogs which died this year. Lochen, 13 and Skye, six, died unexpectedly of cancer within three months of each other. "It was really sad," Macleod told Guardian Australia. "It's a vulnerable period, they were our babies. "We notified [Petplan] in both cases about the dogs having died and then we rang them when we saw we were still getting billed by direct debit." "They said 'well actually it's in the policy that you have to pay for the rest of the year'. We didn't take it any further at that stage because it was a fairly traumatic time and there didn't seem much point." He said it was an "objectionable policy" and had he realised what it entailed he and his wife Selvi would have gone with another provider. "If it was a human there would be a huge outrage if a health insurance company was still asking for money after the person had died," said Macleod. Monika Hooker, 49, found herself in a similar situation when her British bulldog, Cookie, passed away in August this year. Monica Hooker's British bulldog Cookie died in August but she is still paying pet insurance premiums. Photograph: Monica Hooker Cookie had racked up numerous vet bills shortly before he died, so Hooker called Petplan to check that they wouldn't cancel the policy before she could put in claims for them. The woman on the phone told her that would be fine, and she could cancel the policy after and receive a refund on premiums, Hooker told Guardian Australia. "Even their employees don't understand the policy," she said. "When I got the cheque back and sent an email saying Cookie's passed away … they sent one back saying they can't cancel the policy." The former insurance worker has since cancelled Petplan insurance on her two other dogs. "You expect an insurance policy to make sense. How can you insure a dog that doesn't exist? Cookie couldn't claim anymore." Choice's head of media, Tom Godfrey, said: "We continue to receive complaints from distraught pet owners who have been forced to pay premiums for the remainder of their policy period, even in cases where they made a claim but their pet passed away. "Your family wouldn't expect to pay your health insurance premiums if you passed away so why should pet owners be forced to pay premiums after the death of the family pet?" Choice is calling on the company to add the phrase "other than the death of your pet" to a clause which states if a client who has made a claim cancels a policy "for whatever reason" they must pay the remaining premium for the period of insurance and Petplan will offer no refunds. Petplan has been contacted for comment.