k9angel

;) That is extremely sad. For a rescue to judge a family because their kids were in PJ's at 10am. Now that IS bizarre and over the top...

See that's where you are wrong.. look at this thread.. people WANT to rescue dogs, but when rescue groups get their hands on them first it makes it hard. For example, there was a Cavalier in a pound for a week, it would have cost me $150 to get him out. I posted a thread asking for some help getting him to me, and within hours of posting, his ad was pulled from the site. I bet a rescue group saw my thread and jumped on him and I wouldn't be surprised if he is now sold on for more like $300 being a pure bred. Sorry I should of clarifed my post. I meant no one to rescue them from the pound. I will go back and edit my post.

Thats really sad JSK. I can ensure you we do NOT all work that way. I think (as mentioned in earlier posts by fellow dolers) that yes some people have the skills and experience with dogs but they lack the people skills. Still, it does not take much to return a call or reply via email. It is just common courtesy. Even when I send out a pre adoption questionnaire I will advise the potential adopter that it may take 24-48 hours for me to get back to them. I also state that I have the right to refuse any application. I always let them know my reason(s) why. Sometimes they might be an ideal home for A dog, but just not THIS particular dog. (I will usually refer them onto other rescues when this is the case) I am always polite and try to be as helpful as possible. The last thing I want to do is upset or offend anyone, leave them waiting OR make them decide to turn to a BYB, newspaper or petshop to source their new dog instead. And yes I do get some very forward people calling up occassionally demanding an address so they can come pick a dog. I had one on the weekend actually. Sounded like a young girl. She wanted to know whether she could come to the adoption drive at Guildford to select a puppy. Don't ask me where she got that from - the only thing I can assume is she has seen an ad on Petrescue about the adoption drive??? She was very blunt and rude in her questions. I remained calm and polite and requested an email address to send through a questionnaire. I KNEW she would not reply back. And I was right, she didn't - I didn't hear back from her. Some people also assume the dog is free. Don't why know as prices are always stated in my ads. ??? I think they assume that because the dog is a rescue dog and would of been pts otherwise that they are freebies. Do they know and understand that the vetwork is NOT free, we have to pay for that, we ARE the ones supplying food and basic care, WE are the ones putting in endless hours, providing all the love and care, we put our heart and soul (and finances) into these dogs to ensure they are right and ready for their forever home when it does come along. Many of us also get attached to the dogs in care (hard not to) and it is an emotional time when it does come time to say goodbye, we want the best for our dogs, nothing more, nothing less. We go without weekends and holidays, we don't get to knock off work at 5pm, our job is 24/7. People do not understand these things. Yes it is our choice- there are so many dogs out there that need us. Without us they have no one (to get them out of pound, if theyre not adopted) Rescue is alot more than just saving a dog from death row. Alot more. Back to the girl/lady that called on the weekend. Seriously imagine if I had not of sent through a pre adoption questionnaire and just handed her a dog - DISASTER!!!! The chances are that pup would of grown up, lost it's cuteness and as most pups do, go through the teething, chewing, digging stage - this is where SOME people lose interest and discard the dog, whether it be to a another home or to a pound or worse...this is what we, who rescue try to prevent. By doing proper checks we can help reduce the risk of this happening.

I am a little saddened to hear of these stories where people have to jump through hoops or not able to adopt a rescue dog because they work FT. Prior to having kids I worked fulltime and also had my seven resident husky dogs. I managed fine and they were happy enough. They'd be walked in the morning and the in evening most days. I would come home from lunch and check on them also. So I do not discriminate against those who work fulltime. In my pre adoption questionnaire I do not ask whether they work or not, as I find that a little intrusive however I will ask how many hours the dog will be left alone each day. For eg. I am looking for a home for Abbey, a little chihuahua. I honestly do believe she would not cope if left alone for long periods of a day. She loves to have human company and I think would go crazy fretting or go nuts with boredom if left alone for long periods. I have recently refused an application on Abbey because Abbey would of been left alone for 12+ hours of the day. Different dogs fit different situations. This home was not for Abbey, and not just for that reason. I noted when they were here with their own resident dog they shoved him about quiet roughly trying to get him to play with Abbey. The poor dog was scared out of his wits and everytime he'd go to them for reassurance, they'd push him away and tell him to p-ff. I felt sad for him and wondered if they treated him like that here, what the hell do they do to him back home??? I couldn't allow Abbey to go to a home like that. I wouldn't sleep at night with worry. I have just had a pre adoption questionnaire come back for one of the terrier x pups I have in care atm. The family sounds ideal and YES both parents work. The pup will be left alone during school hours and even then will have the neighbour and a family member checking in on her daily. I do believe people are entitled to their privacy and I do believe some rescues take it too far and make it too hard for people to adopt, hence the reason some turn to BYB and petshops. I have heard of some rescues who have had dogs in care for not weeks or months, but YEARS because NO application is ever good enough. That is sad IMO. So instead the dog spends its life in a kennel waiting and waiting for a home that will most likely never come thanks to the rescuer playing God and being overly fussy. To me, that is not rescue. I understand the importance of placing the right dog to the right home. I have had several dogs in care requiring costly veterinary work, I am not about to spend $1000 on a dog (not to mention the time, love and care invested in these animals) and then rehome it to the first home that comes along because they tell me they ARE the right home for the dog. I know the dog better than anyone and after spending that kind of money on vet care, I obviously care enough for the dog to want it to go to the best home possible. After what many of these dogs have gone through in their lives, we cannot afford to get it wrong. Like old Jasmine. (a husky) She was nearly ten years old when she went in for a routine desexing and ended up being full of infection and tumors. (pyometra) She'd had a sad and sorry life (her entire life) competing for attention with her son and daughter (who I also rescued) left to fend for themselves in a backyard and fight for their dinner. A dog who has been through all that deserves so much better, deserves to experience the love and good times life has to offer as opposed to the bad. I had to get it right. She was adopted to a recently retired couple who had recently lost an old husky girl, just like Jasmine. Now she lives the life of luxury. It was a perfect match for both parties and I could not of asked for a happier ending for the old girl.

Oh and guess what? I have discovered she is 20 years old. I have spoken to Cassisi birds and they confirmed the numbers on her leg band include the year of birth. She has 90. I asked how long they live for and he said about 15 years. He said she has had a good innings thats for sure. I think I will call her Grandma Morgan from now on. ;) ETA: We are not even 100% sure she is a she. I just assume she is a girl because she doesn't whistle much.

Thanks Curlygirl. That is interesting and certainly something I was not aware of. Her eyes are much better this morning and she has been chirping non stop so must be feeling better. ;)

The vet has given panolog cream for his eyes. I have to apply it 3 times daily and be extra careful not to get it on his feathers as it has oil in it. The vet said if it gets on his feathers it will stay there until he molts. He is on Jacks shoulder atm aswell as Mickey the budgie. ETA the vet did say the name of that part of his eye. It is an infection he has.

Our cockatiel Mogan's eyes appear to be red and look sore. I have noticed changes the past few days. But tonight they look redder. It's like she has a layer or lump of flesh at the inner corner of each eye. Pic will show what I mean. She is normal otherwise, eating and drinking well. Oh but her feathers appear rather dull and flat too, not shiny and bright like usual. I noted a little bit of white gunk floating around in her left eye earlier tonight also. I am thinking an infection of some sort. I will get her to the vet in the morning for a check up. Has anyone seen this before in their bird(s)?

Caz she is truly gorgeous and YOU are an Angel. Look at how happy she is. (happy tears) Her story is just beautiful and no wonder she's not showing signs of ageing - she has a whole lotta catching up to do first. All the things she would of missed out on a youngster, no doubt. Good on you - hugs to you all. ;)

She is gorgeous. Poor girl. I have heard stories before of dogs that are dumped from a car, will often give chase. How very sad - you can only imagine the thoughts going through their minds, being deserted and abandoned like that.

R.I.P. Crystal - run young and free again That was a gorgeous tribute. ;)

Yes it is safe for dogs. I always keep a supply of it. I get mine from the local chemist.

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What gorgeous and funny pics and what a GORGEOUS horse

So sorry to hear of your loss. That would of been dreadful. R.I.P. Riley

So sorry to hear of your loss. :D R.I.P. girl

So sorry to hear of your loss. R.I.P. Baby

Whitey had another seizure at 5.20pm. It lasted about 2 mins. I am still shaken up. I was here on the computer, OH was outside with Jack doing the lawns and Bailey was in his cot. I heard a thud and thought Bailey had somehow gotten out of his cot but when I ran to check, Whitey was there on the hallway floor. It was horrible. His body was all tensed up like he was in the feotal position. His gums stretched back over his teeth and his eyes squinted shut. I thought that it was it... the end... He was so stiff and he pee'd and pooed himself again. He didn't thrash and kick around this time, it was more like his body was violently tensing up. He had been good all day too. He is standing next to me now as I type. He came to much quicker this time. As he started coming back, his legs went like they were in the swimming motion. Then he pee'd again as he stretched his back legs out. I haven't actually seen him go down when it starts, what happens - can someone tell me??? it sounds like he is being thrown to the ground with great force??? All I hear is that dreaded thud.... He has just had another good drink and staggered over to the lounge to lay down. Ive tried to get him to lay still on his bed until he is a little better, but he won't have it. I feel so bad for him.

http://au.sports.yahoo.com/news/article/-/...-melbourne-cup/ The skeleton of champion racehorse Phar Lap is expected to arrive in Melbourne from New Zealand this evening. The delicate skeleton is on loan to the Melbourne Museum as part of an exhibition to mark 150 years of the Melbourne Cup. It is usually displayed in the Museum of New Zealand in Wellington. It is the first time Phar Lap's skeleton has left New Zealand since it arrived in the country in 1933. Phar Lap's stuffed hide will also feature in the exhibition, which opens on Thursday. Foaled in New Zealand, Phar Lap was trained and raced in Australia and won the 1930 Melbourne Cup. The horse also won two Cox Plates and 19 other weight-for-age races. Phar Lap died in 1932 after being struck down by a mystery illness. Wasn't his stuffed hide (and heart?) in Canberra at some stage? I recall seeing it as a kid on a school camp??? I am not 100% sure, it may of been a replica??? I wish I was in Melb to see him.

Geez that's sad. Poor kids and poor doggies.

Just an update on our foster failure Jasmine. I was thinking earlier that it must be close to a year since she arrived and how close was I? On the 13th (Monday) she will of been here for 1 whole year already. The first of many. Gee that time has gone so fast. Jasmine has come such a long, long way. She is well and truly part of the family. She is such a lovely girl, gets along with everyone and much happier to what she was all those months ago on arrival. We love her dearly. Jack baby's her and she loves all the attention. She is a bugger too. If youre patting her and stop, she nudges her head under your hand for more pats. I love watching and listening to Jack as he talks to her like she's a person. He'll ask her a question or order her to the lounge to be next to him. She listens to every word he says and obeys his every command. They sure are best of mates. Jaz loves little Bailey too and vice versa but her and Jack are inseperable. Jasmine is one of the nicest dogs Ive known. She is harmless and just thrives on love... Here are a couple of recent pics Jaz, Gypz, Luki and Whitey Her and Luki are best of mates... Luki loves everyone and so does Jasmine Not too keen on wearing a Birthday hat for Gypsys 11th Birthday Ready for sleep on the doggy bed (far left) she used to sleep on our bed until Luki and Whitey decided to take up all the space. She still does sometimes. It's a matter of first in, first served these days, but Whitey always manages a spot. funny buggers... With Luki and Whitey And ofcoarse with her mate, Jack So here's to our first year together (almost ) and may there be many more to come.

R.I.P. Cass. It has been 2 years today since I lost you baby. I was only going through the photos the other day and my heart sunk when I came to yours. It still hurts to look at them but I did this time, stared for ages - smiling and teary eyed as I remembered you.... I love you girl. It never gets easier. Tonight a candle will burn bright for you. I miss you more than ever. Mummy XXX Two years on, it still hurts to think Of you somewhere far away, I often imagine you're still here Just like it was yesterday. I love you Cass today and tommorow You'll always be in my heart, From the day you came into my life Til the day you had to part. For now, forever, for eternity I will always remember you, Your freckled nose, your big wide smile Looking into those eyes of blue. Goodbye is never easy girl Two years on and I still mourn Tonight a candle will burn for you from dusk right through to dawn...

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/world...s-17-dead-pets/ School officials say a custodian cleaning up a trailer at an Oregon school found 17 dead pets in a freezer, including six cats. Portland Public Schools officials said the principal at Ockley Green School asked the custodian in July to help turn a little-used trailer behind the school into a classroom. The Oregonian reports that the custodian found the animals in garbage bags and frozen solid in an upright freezer. Besides the cats, there were two hamsters, two goldfish, two frogs, a guinea pig, a hedgehog, a parakeet, a lizard and a spider. A longtime volunteer says the animals were pets that had died of natural causes but it was too painful to part with them. The volunteer was relieved from further duties. Police say she wasn't cited because the animals had not been abused.

Luki has been taken off Petrescue today. It has been decided, he will be staying with us forever. There are several reasons for our decision. Luki has been here since a pup, he knows us as his family. He has fitted into my resident pack with ease. He has such a gorgeous nature, so placid and submissive and gentle - and knows his place within the pack. He loves the babies (human) and they love him, he has such a special bond with them and is fantastic around them, he is great with all other dogs including my own. He is an Angel and I swear he was sent to us... and that this was meant to be. Since Whitey has been sick Luki has proved a very important & special member of my dog pack. Whitey can longer play, run and wrestle with Blacky (his sister and best friend) and so watches (sadly, but with a touch of proudness and also approval ) as Luki and Blacky play and do all those things together. It is admittedly sad for me having to watch Whitey as he watches them but it has lifted Blacky's spirits and I think Whitey's also to some degree. Luki is like a ray of sunshine that never ends. Since the day I laid eyes on Luki it was love at first sight but with him being so touch and go with parvo, didn't want to get attached, do you think that stopped me?? I've taught him to sit and shake and he sleeps with us on the bed at night. The house just wouldn't feel the same without him. I have been contemplating taking him off Petrescue for some time and OH was pressuring me to as he loves him to death, as do the kids.... Whiteys sickness was the final straw for me. We not only need and love Luki but so do the other dogs, especially Blacky. Luki seems very happy here with us. To re-home him would be so unfair on him. In his eyes we are his family. We were the ones who waited, hoped and cried when he was ill as a baby, we are the ones who took him into our home and made him part of our family, so we are the ones he will spend the rest of his life with. He has bought so much joy and love to our lives with his funny little quirks and his warm, loving nature. Life truly wouldn't be the same without him. So today I took him off Petrescue and ticked him off as rehomed - forever He was on there for 3 whole months with NOT 1 enquiry - again makes me believe it was meant to be. So home Luki From your Mummy and family XXX Taken today

I am so sorry to hear this... R.I.P. Faith XXX :D