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I read some where there was triple that number of thoroughbreds put down on the track. Also read that as many more people own dogs as pets rather then horses then that is why it resonates with them. Of course no thought is given to the number of working bred dogs who fail to work and are shot up in the hills.

@sandgrubberI no longer have contacts but are there any showbred greys in NZ? There has only ever been a handful in the past. When NSW tried the same thing there was quite a few showbred greys in the state and no distinction made.

and they have banned the dogs from being exported so they can't come here. If nothing else that is so unfair to people that will have thousands of dollars tied up in their dogs. People will lose their livelihoods. Dogs will lose their lives. It would be like banning Border Collies because people don't like them having a job. Tighten up the rules and regulations but ban - no. Horse racing will be next.

nothing has really changed re the ads. Most don't list prices and haven't for years. Many have had puppy forms for years. I always wanted email first. I didn't need chapter and verse. But I worked nightshift so I didn't want phones calls first up. My sleep was very important to me. I get the price thing and agree with you in that aspect.

I think they have to be quite tight to block the sound. Something like a sock. I've heard of people using cotton wool in the ears then a sock over. I've got drugs for my noise phobia dog when there is planned fireworks and if a really bad thunderstorm is forecast.

I googled the address of any potential buyer interstate. You can see a lot.

My pups were raised in the house until about 4 weeks old then kicked outside to the backyard. They still came inside in pairs or on their own and were exposed to crates and cats. No kids. Most of my pups went interstate or even OS. Had a couple go to "locals" who did come to my house as they were more friends then just buyers. And yeah photo's would be staged, bedding freshly made up etc. I wouldn't be showing pics of pups on a poopy blankie. All health tests were sighted or a copy given to buyers.

this is a 6 yo old post. You would need to contact vets to ask about debarking. I would think they are few and far between.

first things first you need to make sure all health tests have been done and you have seen the results, not just told them.

the link worked for me yesterday bottom line dog was declared dangerous and the owner didn't comply, so owner's fault

In the 1990's, when I worked at our local pound, twice we had parvo dogs come in. We did NOT put down any dogs bar the parvo ones.

I agree @Loving my Oldies Nearly always unkempt property, multiple cars, plenty of junk

Poor breeding and feral owners

Maybe trying to avoid all the ferals and their dogs

And what appears to be the male occupier of the property is hanging in the front yard, not game to go out the back and try and save the woman

The pup wasn't on lead. So owners fault. They said it was an accident in the article but, to me, they were trying to make out it was the cyclist's fault and wouldn't mind some money to help pay the vet bill. If the cyclist had crashed from the accident would the dog owners pay something towards the bike being repaired or lost wages if he couldn't work?

sorry but I can't help. Maybe ask the NSW poodle club? Or the breeder of your dog?

so sorry Pesh, cats are very special. You loved him a long time, take care of yourself.

I have a GSD on premises sign though my last one passed 20 years ago. I also have a very large hole cut in my backdoor for my Greyhounds to go in and out. No feral kids yet and the neighbourhood is crawling with them.

sounds like a plan. Try not to stress about it all. I've had more vet bills for a couple of young dogs then I've had for all my old dogs combined.

At 9 your premiums for your dog will be high. And all previous illness and injury will counted as preexisting. I would put what you would pay each fortnight in premiums aside. We all have our limits on what can be spent, money wise, on our pets. There are so many different things to factor in. It's impossible to advice you. Bottom line quality of life for your dog is what counts. Not long ago I put down my beloved senior. He was struggling somewhat, he was a good age for his breed, but I said enough, for both him and me. Some people would have kept him going but for what? A few more weeks or months? I wanted him to go in comfort and with dignity. I did not want him to fall and not be able to get up, to struggle, maybe in pain, but most likely in confusion and fear. I owed it to him. Do the best that you can for your dog, that's all he asks from you.

if I could I'd have Rose on both. Phoebe could be at risk too as if they only look on the racing registry she won't be there. Luckily I have the place locked up tighter then Fort Knox. Odds of it happening would be very low but it is a bit of a concern.

not as far as I know. I will ask my vet next time I have Rose there but I thought the rules had changed to only allow a dog on one registry.

I consider the fact that racing Greyhounds have their own registry are right royal pain in the **** My show Greys were/are all registered on an Australian wide data base but my race bred girl is on the GRV data base. One can only hope that it is Aus wide considering we live very close to a state border. When I was checking Nell's chip had been transferred into my name the girl was going to look up the racing registry. Wouldn't have found Nell there. So if Phoebe ends up at the pound will all databases be checked or only the racing one?