Howl

Thanks everyone!

Dogs on lead

It depends on a few things..............did the bitch lose the litter? It could also be ovarian polyps or similar. I had better clarify that this is not my dog, just one in the neighbourhood. The pups are about 4-5 weeks old I think. The bitch is in terribly thin condition which is concern enough, but then I saw she has a bloody discharge too. So I wonder if she is coming into heat again (and of course the owners have an entire male, just ready and waiting), or whether something else is up.

South Ballina - camping grounds allow dogs and there is a great beach

Can someone please tell me whether it is normal for a bitch to come back into heat several weeks after whelping? Thanks

What exactly do you want them to do Fifi? There is nothing in the legislation that they can enforce. If they do go in there, unsupported by legislation, then of course there will be the uproar over them abusing their powers, being bullies, etc, etc. Whichever way they can't win.

I can see what you are getting at, but I don't think it is that simple. Many people simply aren't aware of the kind of dog they have. The dog may have been sold or given to them as "Staffy cross" or "AmStaff" or just as a bitza. Some of these dogs probably are bitzas but unfortunately have physical characteristics that suggest they are a prescribed breed. Of course there are those unscrupulous few who continue to do whatever they please despite what the law says and despite the future they may be dooming these dogs to. Not to mention the heartbreak for the owners.