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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful boy. R.I.P. Benson

I use Cheapest pet supplies online at ebay for my advocate. They are very competitive price wise, offer free postage and they do sell comfortis. http://stores.ebay.com.au/Cheapest-Pet-Supplies-Online/Comfortis-/_i.html?_fsub=1900624010&_sid=54831730&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

I appreciate it lots. They came up beautiful. The little beads are handcrafted porcelain. The cats are cute too. I bought them for the dog and cat themed suncatchers I am making and thought they'd look nice on the cross.

They are sent off to Pets at Peace to be cremated. Before they are sent off I go and say a final Goodbye. That is when I also choose an urn. I have a special glass cabinet with all my fav ornaments in it and that is where I keep their urns. Safe and sound and where I can see them. When I go, they'll all be buried with me.

After Cass and Claude died, I made a cross out of old fence palings and burned the inscription on using the sun and a magnifying glass. (something my Dad R.I.P. taught me years ago). I hung it from the fence above Claudes fav. sitting spot in the shade and there it stayed. Until a few weekends ago when I went to add Jay's name to it and saw it gone. OH had been fiddling with the fence the day before and accidently broke it. I know it was an accident but I was devastated. I used to go and hang roses from the garden on it. It was nothing flash but had great sentimental value to me. So yesterday I went to work making a new one. I used some pinewood that was laying around doing nothing. I cut it into 2 peices to make a cross. Then I took it out into the sun and burned the letters into the wood aswell as a heart, kisses, and 2 paw prints. After that was done, I glued and nailed it together and also nailed in 4 horseshoe nails to hang little suncatchers from. The next step I stained it, painted the heart red and one of the pawprints with rainbow colours and then I laquered it. To finish it off I made 4 suncatchers and hung them from the nails attached. Each one of the suncatchers has swarovksi crystal beads and a cute litte handcrafted pocelain dog bead on them. The cross itself kind of looks rustic, but the suncatchers add colour & sparkle. They were blinding me with rainbows this morning. The little beads I used.

It has already been 2 weeks today since Whitey left this world. It feels like yesterday that he was laying beside my feet. The little silver dog charms arrived today from the UK. I will upload some pics later. I didn't cry like I thought I would, though did get teary eyed. They're beautiful and will be put away in a safe place with his tag that I found yesterday in my drawer. It came off his collar and I had it put away until I could get another keyring. It still has little bits of dirt on it and little dings here and there, but I will keep it that way. The way it was when it came off Whitey boy. A few days after Whitey died I recieved a lovely card in the post from Cynthia. (ex Mother Moocher). I know I emailed you already Cyn to thank you, but I'd like to say here aswell. It means alot to me and is sitting safely behind glass in my cabinet. Also I want to say a big to Marion 01 for offering to do me a memorial poster and calender for my beloved babies. I am so thankful and so touched that there are ppl like you guys out there who care so much. I will attach the work Marion has sent through. They are absolutely gorgeous. Whitey's one. Whitey and Jay Jay Whitey boy surveying the adventures ahead. (you can see his blue tag here) All my babies who are in Heaven now. Look at the resemblence of Whitey to his Dad Claude. They not only looked alike and had the same soft gentle natures - they both died at 6 yrs of age. Thankyou Marion. I love them all. It is so kind of you to take the time to make them, I appreciate it so much. Here is a link to a youtube vid of Whitey, made the day before yesterday. I also made him and my other babies in heaven, a special little memento from me yesterday. I will post pics shortly.

I agree Alyson. He soldiered on for me. I had a feeling back when he had tetanus that the end was drawing near - his eye's told all. Same for when I saw him for the last time at the vet. I miss him so much but take comfort in the fact that he doesn't have to have to go through seizures anymore, no more infections or sore feet, no more pain.

I am sure Lani's home is out there Caz. If Alaska can find a home, I am sure Lani can. Alaska is so shy around new ppl. Despite trying our best to bring her out of her shell - and despite the progress she has made - She still keeps a distance with her tail between her legs and even gets a tremble up. It's very sad to see and makes you wonder what or who made her that way. She is fine around us though, very loyal and loving. There have been only a few enquiries for Alaska over the time she has been here, and the two families that have been to meet her, weren't the right ones. Dogs sense the 'right' people. I know Alaska did. I am still amazed at just how well she took to them. She is going to love being in her own family and I know for sure she is going to be spoiled. Penny got straight down on the ground, didn't care about dirt or hair - she just wanted to be close to Alaska. When I saw that, and the way she was babying her - I knew she was the one, her new Mummy. It was all a matter of whether their Jasmine took to Alaska and vice versa. And when they did hit it off, the happy tears flowed. I knew Alaska's long wait was over - she would finally be going home. All it took was one enquiry. One person - the right person - to see her ad, and I am sure the right family for Lani is out there somewhere too - it's just a matter of time before they find her.

Guess what guys?????? I have some great news. After 1 year and 4 months in care, Alaska has found her forever after home. I am a little happy, can't you tell? I am still a little shell shocked. A lady called Penny has been in ctc for a while regarding Alaska. She lives on the coast and has another dog, a lab girl, same age as Alaska. I was a little worried that Alaska might not take to her or her dog as she is very shy with new ppl and selective with other dogs, though she does like most. Anyways a meeting was arranged for today. Penny came with her OH, they also bought their Jasmine. I cannot believe how smoothly it went. Alaska was terrified at first. But I sat with her and coaxed her to the gate to be pat. Then Penny came in and it took a few minutes but before long Alaska was giving her kisses and shaking her hand. It was so sweet how they just clicked. Penny absolutely fell in love with her, as did her partner. The last test was with Jasmine. We opened the gate and had each of our dogs on the lead as we walked toward the front gate as if going for a walk. Jasmine and Alaska got to meet face to face and it went so well. Both were well behaved and seemed to quiet like one another. Again I couldn't believe how easy and how well it went. That was it. It was final. Penny said she would love to take her home and give her a home. She will get daily walks, regular trips to the beach and even get to sleep inside on the bed. She has a lovely big grassy yard to run and play in. She will love it. She really will. I was all teary eyed and told Penny I couldn't believe it. It was like it was meant to be. Believe it or not, they had already bought Alaska a new collar, lead and even a tag with her name on it. Penny said she just knew.... And what I couldn't get over was how fast Alaska took to Penny. She was giving her kisses and touching her with her raised paw. It was the sweetest thing. She will be very loved and very spoiled in her new home. She will go to her new home next Sunday. I will miss her dearly, she has been here almost a year and a half and I kind of got used to the fact she wouldn't find a home elsewhere and that she'd spend her years with us - but I am so happy she has finally found her happy ending....

Speaking of quotes, I read one only days before I lost my first boy Claude back in 07, and it has stayed with me ever since. "Tommorow is never promised and today is always a blessing in disguise". It is so true. That Saturday night whilst Whitey lay beside me (our very last night together) I had the computer on my lap and was looking for sterling silver dog charms (for a little project I am working on) when I stumbled across 2 vintage charms in england. (on ebay) The first one didn't look like Whitey, but looked happy. I told him if anything happened -I would remember all the good times, the times he smiled and was in good health. The second one although not a husky, looked a little more like him. I promised him that if anything happened to him I would always remember him when I looked at them. They haven't arrived yet (usually takes about 2 wks), but I know when they do - I will cry. This was the first one I spotted. No one was bidding on him. So I did. And this was the 2nd one - from the same seller. He reminded me a little more of Whitey in his prime, even though he isn't a husky. Just the way his ears are pricked and he is smiling. And another strange thing which happened just before Jay and Whitey died were these birds. Four weekends prior to Whitey's passing when Jay Jay died, I heard these stange birds chirping away outside. I had never heard them before, ever. There sounded like hundreds of them, and they sounded small - kind of like a finch of some sort. I thought it was odd but I didn't go and look at them. I heard them though and they were loud and close. It sounded like they were coming from the tree outside my bedroom window. Four weeks later to the day Jay died - Whitey is taken to the same vet. That very same day, back at home, I heard those birds again... Don't ask me why, but I didn't go to look at them again. I wish I did now. But I remember thinking to myself "The only other time I have heard those birds was when Jay died". It scared me.... and my fears came true when we lost Whitey the next night.

I picked Whitey's ashes up the other day. I had the kids with me and I thought I would be ok, but I was a mess. To top it off the song that played on the radio on the way home was U2's - "All I want is you". it ripped my heart out. I miss him so, so much. For the first few days afterwards, I would keep going to get his medicine ready in the mornings, I would still make his dinners and would call the other dogs "Whitey", by accident. (still do) Whenever I would hear a bang I would go to run thinking it was him having a seizure. He was such a big part of my life, of our lives... I cannot watch the video yet. The last time I watched it he was at my side. The day we went to pick his ashes up, I told Jack we were going to Pick Whitey up to bring him home. I wasn't really thinking when I said it, so had to explain to him again that Whitey is in heaven. As we drove there, Jack says to me "Can we go to heaven to see him and Jay Jay Mummy?" I told him "One day Son". I told him "They'll all be there waiting for us". I explained to him that when people or animals get really old or very sick like Whitey was, that they go to heaven. He helped me put Whitey's urn in the special cupboard back at home, next to his Dad, Claude who also died aged 6. At night the house is silent. He would often pace around and you'd hear his little toes click clacking away on the floor boards. The day Julz dropped Buddy and Leela off, (after Whitey had passed) there was a knock on the front screen door and when I opened it, no one or nothing was there. I had goosebumps all over and said to Julz, it's probably Whitey. He'd often bang against the door like that as he tried to get comfortable. He also used to sometimes prod the back of my leg with his nose to let me know he was there, I have felt that a couple of times too, since he's been gone. (And no I am not going mad, Julz heard the bang on the door too). I can still remember him gathering the strength to sit up and look at me, that last night - the night he died. I knew in my heart that our time together was coming to an end. The way he looked at me said it all. I just miss him so much.

I use Advocate. I buy it online. It is much cheaper than the vets/shops charge. Because I have so many dogs, I buy the 6 x 4.0ml (=24mls) and just divide dosages. It's very effective. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Advocate-Dogs-Over-25kg-6-pack-/120723540838?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item1c1baf0b66

I am so sorry Jules. Having lost two of my own recently, I feel your pain and know how much it hurts. Hugs and strength to you at this sad time. R.I.P. beautiful Brock.

It has been 4 years today since I lost my dear Claudey boy. Not a day passes that I do not think of you boy. I hope you, Cass and Jay are taking care of Whitey for me and I hope you're all running free and happy. Mummy

R.I.P. Whitey 18.6.05 - 28.6.11 I don't know where to start. Some of you may of already read Whitey's story and battle with IMT in his thread, started last year. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/203498-whitey-needing-some-moral-support/ Whitey was diagnosed with IMT in September last year. It has been a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, with the ups far outweighing the downs. Whitey had everything from numerous infections, pneumonia, tetanus and lupus. But he was a fighter from the start - until the end. He was such a brave boy who had the strongest will to live. Whitey had the sweetest nature. From the day he was born I knew there was something different about him, apart from being the runt of the litter - there was something special about him. I couldn't pick it then but as he got older, I saw and learned why he was so special. It was not only the fact he had the most gentle, loving, placid nature - it was also the fact he was a very sick boy. In September 2010 - I went outside to find him unable to move. He was rushed to the vet and the next day a disgnosis came back - it was IMT. The last 9 months have been hard. On all of us, but mostly Whitey boy. But while he had the fight and will to live, I promised him I would fight for him. And I did. He was quiet all weekend and off his food. I noticed on the Saturday his belly looked a little swollen than normal. On the Saturday night I was really worried for him and knew it was serious. I had a feeling that the time was getting close. I stayed up with him all night, patting him, talking to him and just being there for him. He needed me more than ever, and I needed him. At 2.06am he had a seizure. It took a while for him to come out of it and it scared me. I thought he would die there on the kitchen floor, in my arms. But he held on and fought so hard and got through the night. In the morning he was taken to the vet at Auburn but they didn't have the facilities on hand to treat him so he was taken to the emergency vet at Bass hill. He was taken straight in and had several tests done aswell as being put on meds and IV fluids. He made it through the Sunday night. Then last night I went and saw him. He looked so weak, so tired. I knew it was nearly time. Despite being in such a weak state, he found the strength to sit up and look at me. Before I left I told him, "I love you boy. I will see you tommorow". This morning we were awaiting the results of the blood tests to see whether he had Addisons disease. I was counting on the result to come back positive but when the phone rang, it was not for the test results, it was to tell me that he passed through the night. My beautiful boy, gone forever. I want thank the many DOLers who have followed Whitey and who have sent their love, support and well wishes this past 9 months. It has helped immensley and means the world to me, my family and ofcoarse to Whitey. And thankyou Angie aswell for all your ongoing support of Whitey. A huge to each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. And to my Dear Whitey boy, Whitey, I love you boy. I miss you so much already. I cannot stop crying and thinking about you. I guess we both knew on the Saturday night that it was serious. We needed no words, the way we looked at eachother said it all. You were scared and I was scared for you. I held you, and patted you. I hope you liked your ear scratches and belly rubs boy. I hoped you liked laying infront of the tele with me as I spoke to you and told you how much I loved you. I told you it was ok to go if you wanted to - but you refused and fought on so hard. So we saw in the new day together listening to the birds outside and watching night turn to day. It was to be our last night together. If the test results had of come back negative I would of set you free. I couldn't of put you through any more tests, any more pain. When I went and saw you last night, I knew, by the way you looked at me - that it was almost time. You were tired and had had enough. Your eye's told me so. I am sorry you didn't get to die in my arms and that you had to die alone, I really am. And I am so thankful to of had such a sweet, gentle & loving soul - you - in my life. I will miss you waking me up the same way every morning. I'd wake up startled every morning without fail as you would stand there, your face so close to mine that I would feel you breath on me. Then you'd howl your hello and I would jump to life. It would scare at the crap out of me but make me laugh at the same time. I will miss watching you trying to get the others dogs bones, you'd stand there doing your howly thing, tail wagging cheekily, you were a bugger for that - but they knew you well enough to know you weren't a threat so they let you get away with it. I will miss you harrassing me for my dinner, giving me those innocent eyes. You know I'd always give in and you'd win. You had a way of melting my heart and always bought a smile to my face. I will miss patting you, holding you, comforting & talking to you. I will miss everything, even giving you your medicine. I remember when you and Blacky were just wee pups I would leave you at home, inside while I went to work. You 2 would trash the house every day without fail. I would have to quickly clean up before the OH got home. Oh and one day, you's decided to demolish the Xmas tree. I was so worried you's had eaten the decorations. But all was well. You's were fine. Well, I guess this is it for now boy. I know one day we WILL meet again and we'll all be together as one like we used to be. Until then run free with Claude, Cassie and Jay Jay. They will care for you until I get there to take care of you all. Mummy. XXXXX A poem I wrote for you and read to you on Saturday night. Whitey I feel the end of the road is near, I feel sad, I feel fear, You've been to hell and back my friend, Please let this not be the end. I see the hope fading in your eyes, I hear your silent inner cries, I know it's nearly time to let you go, To set you free across the Rainbow. I cannot stand to see you sad, You hide it well, so this must be bad, For your pain clearly shows, Dont worry boy, soon that pain will go. You will soon run free again, No more pain my beautiful friend, Know I love you, I feel your pain, For you tears will fall like drops of rain. I will lay awake with you all night, I will be your eyes, if you lose your sight, I saw you born, I watched you grow, And I'll be there when you're ready to go. Love you Whitey boy. 25.6.11 @ 9.51pm And one I done today. Until we meet again My beautiful boy words are hard to find, I could see in your eyes that it was time, Run free with Cass, Claude and Jay, I know I will see you again One day. My heart aches, the tears they fall, They won't stop, for you they pour, But I know you run free now, In the stars, above the clouds. I will look to the sky tonight, Watch for the star that shines so bright, Whitey you'll always be close to my heart, No matter how far we are, apart. And I will light a candle too, As I sit and think of you, Of all the times you made me smile, How for you, I would of ran a mile. But I know we will meet again, One day Whitey, my beautiful friend, We'll shine together in the night sky, Until then my boy, Goodbye... Whitey's video made a week or so ago. I cannot watch it atm. It's too soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzqr-UtUmJ0

It has been 4 weeks today since Jay Jay left this world. I miss her dearly and just last night called Jasmine Jay Jay accidently. She is often in my thoughts, not a day goes by without her entering my mind. The house feels so empty without her, as does my heart. Ironically I also have another at the very same vet tonight, fighting for his life. (Whitey)

I only found out today that Stella, my very first rescue back in 2009 was put to sleep the day before yesterday. Stella was a staffy girl. She was about 6 or 7 yrs old when rescued from Death row at the very last minute. She was soon adopted by my brother-in-law and his Mrs and had a doggy sister, Alabama. She lived happily with them for the past 3 years and was very spoiled. Stella would sometimes walk funny and on the odd occassion her back legs would give way altogether with. The vet said it was neurological. but she soldiered on happily. Sadly though, she started having seizures about a year ago and despite being on medication, they worsened over the past few months, so the decision was made to give her her wings. R.I.P. Stella - you'll always be remembered girl, your paw print will forever remain in our hearts. I can still remember it like yesterday girl. Me starting out in rescue thinking I could save you all. I thought I was alone back then, the only one who rescued. How nieve was I. I only went to the pound to find my Mum a new doggy friend after her Chi of 16 yrs had passed away... But what I saw with my own eyes and heard from volunteers saddened and shocked me. I knew from that very first visit, that very first pound trip - that I had a job to do. I could not walk away from you all. I knew from that day onwards - my life would never be the same again. I would devote my life to saving your lives. I spotted you down in the very bottom row at Blacktown pound. You were crying and carrying on as though pleading for help. You stole my heart. A little staffy with the saddest eyes, at first you would cower when I went to pat you, but you soon realised I was not there to hurt you. Dog knows what you'd been through... I enquired about you at the counter and was told you were urgent. You had no adoption interest. I walked back down to your kennel and promised you I would help you. That I would be back to get you before it was too late. We cried together and I cried all the way home in the car. I kept my promise. In less than 24 hours you were home. Safe with us. My very first rescue. You were so sweet. The OH said when he went to pick you up and was walking you out the gate to the car, that he'd never seen a dogs tail wag so fast before. That very same day the brother in law and his Mrs happened to drop by. They'd been searching for a pal for Alabama and a 2nd dog for themselves. It was love at first sight, and you would soon become a part of their family. At last you had a loving family of your very own. Your "forever after" family. I am so thankful to of been a part of your Happy ending girl. And although I still cry when I visit the pound, seeing so many of you sad, homeless and at risk of being put to sleep - I do it because even if I can make a difference to just one of your lives - like you Stella - I know it is worth it. Run free now sweetheart. XXX

My boy Whitey had tetanus a couple of months ago. It was horrible. (He also has IMT and Lupus). Weve had alot of problems with his back feet these past few months (infections) and that's how he ended up with the tetanus. I was scared he wouldn't pull through, but he did. He had the 2 lots of the tetanus antitoxin and antibiotics. The lock jaw was really bad and come dinner time, we had food up the walls, all over the floor as he struggled to eat. Wishing your girl a speedy recovery. I would definately be looking at getting your other dogs vaccinated against it, esp if have lost 2 already and have another with it.

Aww what a beautiful beautiful story. You're an Angel Jo. Thankyou for seeing that something special in this boy and for giving him a go. He is gorgeous and I am glad he now has the happy ending he deserves. Thankyou.

OMG that is awful. Poor boy. How sad.

R.I.P. Carlin Hugs to you and the whippets Annie, I am so sorry for your loss.

Thankyou for your very kind words mrsgrumblebum. I am not sure whether the other dog who Luki was kennelled with made it. I know she turned out to have it aswell because I remember pound staff saying that the new owner was compaining that they'd just bought a dog from them and that she was sick. (they wanted pound to cover vet costs) As far as I Know though, she was being treated for it so fingers crossed she did make it. Oh and speaking of Luki, I thought I lost him last night. I let Gyps and Jasmine out the front to go to the toilet and bought them back in. (the front yard is fenced) about half hour or so later I said to Jack "Where is Luki?" as I couldn't see him anywhere. I checked the bedroom, the bathroom, the front yard, the back yard, the garage. Nope. Couldn't find him anywhere. By now my heart was racing and little Jack was in tears calling out "Luki, Luki". I thought he must of somehow slipped out the front when I let the girls out to do their business. (but then I was wondering how?) We eventually found him, thank Dog. I wasn't going to give up until we did. He was in the toy room with the door closed. He'd obviously been playing in there with the kids and got left in there when they came out. Prior to him being MIA (and giving us the fright of our lives) (I can laugh now - I wasn't last night) I got a pic of him and Jack snuggling on the lounge.

So so sorry. R.I.P. Bazzy

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/police-taser-pitbull-after-attack/story-e6freuy9-1226077005149 POLICE used a stun gun to subdue a pit bull terrier that attacked its owner while she was speaking to them. Officers went to a house in Hassell St, Parramatta, over another incident about 10.40am on Friday. While they were speaking to the woman, her pit bull became aggressive and bit her on the arm, they said. Police then stunned the dog with a taser and restrained it in a room in the house. Council inspectors have arrived at the scene. The woman was taken to Westmead Hospital for treatment for minor injuries to her arm and another man was seen bleeding from the head as a result of the earlier assault. The attack comes after a 10-year-old girl and three adults were bitten by two brown pit bulls outside a Sydney shopping centre on Thursday night. All were treated at hospital. Police believe the dogs broke free after a man tied them up and went inside a shopping centre in Fairfield West on Thursday night. He returned a short time later and left after regaining control of the dogs. He is still being sought by police. Here is the above boy at Blacktown pound today - impound 3925 I haven't seen the other 2 (labelled as pitbulls?) that were involved with the Fairfield attack but the above boy above was all over the news tonight.

R.I.P. Mozart. So sorry for your loss Zug Zug.