MissyPriss

There is a small group in Darwin, website http://www.gapnt.org.au/ (sorry dont know how to do linkys), both the rspca darwin and paws darwin (www.pawsdarwin.org.au) also usually have a Grey or two in care :)

Hi Cosmolo, I would love for some more information on the wagga wagga events, if possible? Thanks!

Well, its been a little over a month now that my sexy Rexy has been gone, and I still find myself reaching down to my side with a bit of leftover food to give him - like the end crust of a sandwich, or if I drop something in the kitchen I still call out to him to come and get it for me Its difficult to describe but it is just really odd that he isnt here anymore. i suppose it takes a bit of time to adjust after they have been by your side and most of my memories have him there in the background somewhere! I ended up getting my boy cremated, decided that I am only going to have a very very small xmas but the sacrifice was 100% worth it - couldnt bear to dispose of him and I am kind of relieved that I was able to chose the other option. He now has pride of place next to my heart puppy who left me at a very young age, and I really hope that they are playing wrestles non stop wherever they are Might have to dig out some old albums to look through his younger photos

thanks guys, it is a huge adjustment to deal with. Just coming home and not seeing my boy sitting on his bed all happy to see me. The other dogs have been a little depressed so have joined me on the couch for nighttime cuddles this week. Am dealing okay with it, I knew that this was coming for a while, though just struggling with the fact I wont be able to cremate him due to financial stuff. xx

these are good, working in a shelter I come across a fair few good ones. Even had a 'rare' (right from the bat you can just tell!) Germaine Shorthaired Steffie. It was a Staffy cross, not sure how much German (or Germaine) in it though! Owner was dead set that was the correct breed, and I havent heard of it as it is quite rare

Well, my darling boy, where do I even start? I have countless amounts of memories of you and its really hard to pick a couple as they are all my favorites Lets start with my first ever memory of you, and that was the very first time you came home to us. I was just eight years old, you abut 4ish years and you were our first family dog as mum and dad wanted us to be a bit older before having animals. You lept out of the car and in true Rex style, glued yourself to myself and my sister right from that moment. You are my best mate through primary school, and then when I went onto high school. Every afternoon I would take you for walkies, where we would walk pretty much all over town, stopping both at the oval for a game of fetch and then to the shops for a meat stick (your favorite). The only downside to that was due to your ability to escape even the toughest of gates, fences and enclosures we would always find you sitting outside the shops, or racing around on the oval by yourself. There was even a time you helped yourself to a nice cool swim at the local pool, much to everyones amusement and my embarrassment. Or the time I collected you from 'Sunday School', you were surrounded by about 30 kids, completely in your element after you had stolen their soccer ball and killed it. You were well known to the general community, and everyone kept an eye out for the naughty boy, who was just so damned social that you had to be in the company of a human - any human! When I left home I still stopped by every now and then to visit you, and was surprised at how much you had aged. You were estimated then to be around 15 years then. When I was 19, I came back home and you thought it was the best thing in the world! I even brought my own puppy back home with me, and you pair instantly became best buddies. It was strange though, as being your true self you had never really liked other animals - you absolutely hated cats even though we always had our two felines, they learnt to keep out of your way. You never really bonded with another dog before my puppy came home, but you pair were inseparable, even though the age difference was about 10 years! My poor boy put up with you dragging him around the yard, playing, wrestling and having loads of fun! This bond seemed to stop your wanting to get out, and from then on you stayed put. At 20, I started going out with mates from primary and high school, and as they dropped over to my place for a visit, they would always stop dead in their tracks, looking at you going....um, dont tell me that is who I think it is?! Yes, and then even more memories came back from those days when my friends and I would be playing in the pool after school and you were right there alongside us. I dont think I really have any other memories from when you werent with me. Just two years ago we brought another little kitten into the family. We were careful, because at this stage you had grown quite old and came to live indoors permanently so had closer contact with the cats you hated so much. My heart stopped when the kitten raced up to you to say hello, but you instantly accepted him although you still had quite a passion for scaring cats. You and the new kitty became best mates also, and we were always shocked to see you and him snuggled up together. You still hated cats, and would chase the others at any time you could, but you came to learn quickly that you were not allowed to do that indoors. Not long after the arrival of the new kitten, was the arrival of my second heart dog, who unfortunately crossed the rainbow bridge at just 14 months old. During his time with us none of the other animals liked him, or really bonded with him, but you made it your job to play with him. At 25kilos, you were no match for my 50kilo puppy but you still kept up with him quite nicely! You were the one to comfort me after he was given his wings, and I loved you for it. This year you turned a grand old 21 years of age. A little bit deaf and your eyesight wasnt the best, you were still up for a game of chasies or bugging me to throw your ball. Your body started to get weary, and your legs couldnt carry you the way they had done in the past. You didnt let that stop you, and would alternate one day of rest with one day of playing so hard that you knew you were going to be sore. But you never regretted it. You lived so in the moment that it was just unbelievably amazing to be owned by you Your time came on Friday, after you being a part of this family for 18 years. I helped you cross over and it was a very nice peaceful and dignified journey for you. I am sad that you are not here and it is very strange not having you by my side but I am also happy for you, and celebrating the fantastic life that you had. It was an absolute pleasure in being your owner, and I will always carry that special place in my heart for my Forever Dog. Run free my cherished boy, restored to the happy, energetic dog you were once upon a time.

My old boy is 21, 22 at the end of this year He is a mixed Staffy type boy who came into my life when I was just a kid, so have had the pleasure of growing up with him! He is going great guns at the moment, still chases after his ball albeit a little slower and apart from a couple of removed teeth you would never guess his age. I have friends that I recently caught up with from primary school and one walked into my house and said 'dont tell me thats the exact same dog that stole my maccas burger 15 years ago?!' My answer? Yep, one and the same and given the chance he would still do it now!

My girl, who is a cross breed of unknown origins was called by a passerby the other day 'The most magnificent purebred Bull Mastiff'. Huh? Is there something that I am not seeing in my Heinz? After much debating, I just shrugged and kept walking. Apparently because I am the owner I obviously do not know what kind of dog I own.

Love the ant habit, thats cute! Living in Darwin, we have a constant battle with fallen palm fronds, forever picking them up from our large back and front yards. My middle furkid just lurves playing and tearing them up, so over the years we have developed a technique to help load them in the ute. He races around with us, and when I pick one up, he picks one up. I then drag mine to the ute, with my boy following closely behind. He drops it next to the ute and races off to find another! Of course he is treated for his help, in the form of being allowed to rip one apart when we finish up. Very helpful!

Thanks! I love the name Maizie, its great!

Hey guys, Just wanted to share with you all my newest addition to the family. After losing Miko my heart was shattered (and still is) and I wasnt looking for another. I was feeling like it was just too heart breaking, but of course this little lady came along and could not resist. She is absolutely a charm, and I am finding myself loving her more and more every day. After only having her for a couple of days I came to realise that she was meant to be mine. She has now been with me for just under 2 months. Maizie first coming home (she wasnt in the best condition, I have since helped her through pyo and some other minor infections) And a more recent and healthier pic Love her!

Thats really sad, I couldnt imagine my life without a dog, cat...or three of each!!

Ahh, thanks. That makes sense . Am I right that they have lifetime regos (which I think is awesome!) and need to be chipped to be registered? My guys are all done and desexed, so not that that matters.

I am possibly planning a move to NSW and have searched through Wagga council, but cannot see if they state dog limits at all. What I would like to know is if the Currawarna area is under Wagga council, and if they have dog or even cat limits there? I am planning on giving them a call next week, but thought I would ask here too. Ohh, and if anyone has any links or names for pet friendly places from Mount Isa down to Wagga, that would be very helpful too!!!! Thanks!

Meeks, Feb 2009 - May 2010. You have been gone for 3 long days and I am feeling lost without you. I long to wrap my arms around you once more and bury my face into your neck. My big snuggle bear. I long for you to be there last thing at night to give me kisses, and first thing in the morning for the same sloppy kisses. You came into my life as a confident little man, confident that you were a part of this family that it. As you grew you enjoyed learning new things and wrestling with the cats. They hated it and we would tell you to be gentle but you were being gentle. The only problem with that was that your gentle was uncoordinated big paws coming down on them to pin them down. You came to me as a staffy mix, but soon told us you were in fact a big dog! You developed some health problems early on but that didnt stop you from being a clumsy goofball. Trying to teach you how to swim was a classic - when you discovered that you couldnt walk on water you jumped on the other dogs backs instead. Innovative!!! You never learnt how to swim properly. Lying on the couch for a nap on the weekends you would come over and lie your head near mine. Im going to miss that. Your cheeky face after being caught with anything that wasnt nailed down. You would bring your toys over for me to throw and you would try your hardest to fetch them, but your legs wouldnt let you. Still didnt stop you from trying though. Just being there with me, thats what you were best at. You and me. I wake up in the morning still expecting to see your happy face, but am fast learning that I wont anymore. Thats killing me at the moment. Im sure as time passes I will think of more good memories, but the one playing in my head is of that drive to the vets. You sat looking at me the whole way. I just want you to know my heart was breaking. Some say you were lucky to have found a mummy in me, with your health and behaviour issues no one else would of persevered. I say that I was the lucky one to have you in my life. You could only stay for a year, which wasnt enough for me. It was enough for you though. I couldnt bear to see you in pain, and what that pain was doing to your mental health. Thats not fair on you my bubs. I will miss you for every day I am here without you. Your spot in my heart will always be there for you and you only. You were a special little man, my little man. I love you my pupnstuff. xxx Too young for the bridge.