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Sars, I'm going OT, but all the best for your appointment with the cardiologist. Cardiology is so advanced these days. I've had first-hand experience. I've been amazed how the vet cardiology is just as advanced. Tibbie girl in Sydney recently had a stent put in... & now is fine. My own Tibbie's daughter will have surgery to repair a birth defect after which she'll be perfectly healthy, too. I can understand why thoughts of missing your dog surfaced so strongly at this time. Our pets bring us such comfort. So, as others have said, take comfort in the many positive memories.

Agree in spades! Helps when settling in the young, the old & the in-between.

DDD, that was a great post. In recent times, we've always adopted very mature aged dogs. We've been helped by fact they've been the same breed, Tibbies, who tend to be very tribal. When our last arrival, Annie, was delivered by the pet transport man & put into my arms, she was shaking like a leaf. We walked up the driveway & she spotted our resident Tib standing with the Tib next door. Immediately, she stopped shaking & her tail began to wag. Same with her new 'friends'. They helped her settle in by giving her a routine to follow. Became the best of mates.

A beautiful tribute to the very finest of girls. I love how even a cockatoo thought so. She sure was much loved & always will be, in your hearts.

Big W have a very basic type. But I've seen someone selling same item on Ebay for half the price. https://www.bigw.com.au/product/airwrap-cot-bumper-awwh4713breathable/p/WCC100000000004928/

She's lovely, raineth, & I can see why you love her. You obviously take good care of her so there's no overt problems like stuff getting caught in her 'droops'. I can empathize. I have tibbies where they can have slightly more 'popped' eyes. First advice from a vet was to take care as this could make them vulnerable to 'stuff' like dust & also to injury. So I've done so....& after years of owning the breed, no problems so far.

AWL Qld on the Gold Coast uses the Puppies at Work program with Uber. Emphasis is on socialization as workers play with & cuddle the puppies, and find out how the rescue/adoption process works from AWL staff. Only a couple of puppies are involved at a workplace. Any actual adoption application is followed up later, following the usual AWL process. The Uber Australia website has a page on how it works. As well as a video of a workplace visit, tho' i think that may have been put together as an example. https://newsroom.uber.com/australia/uberpuppies-au/ But here's a real one, AWL puppies on a Uber workplace visit in Brisbane today. Fantastic view! Lots more pics at other Brisbane/Gold Coast workplaces on the AWL Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AWLQLD/?fref=photo

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My computer has gremlins!

Agree. Same as with children. Like first try strategies to prevent a situation. For the dog, maybe try the old bubble wrap on the couch, temporarily, to put them off. Along with that provide a more acceptable option ... dogs love couches because they're comfortable & strongly have their owners' scent on them. So maybe provide a raised dog bed, put on it something that strongly has owners' scent on it (old unwashed T shirts) & make that option a good place to be... by giving dog his kong there. Marry that with a verbal instruction which leads to all those good things.... like 'Bed'. Then plenty of practice & positive reinforcement so it becomes habitual. Principles of effective learning are the same for a dog or for a child. I stumbled into that when I took our sheltie with separation anxiety to the vet dog behaviourist at the university vet clinic. As the behaviorist explained what was driving the sheltie to do what she did & what to do about it.... the penny dropped. The principles of learning she referred to were the same we taught over in ed psych for children. . And how we'd been trying to manage the sheltie had been all wrong... with the best of intentions, I'd actually been reinforcing the wrong learning !

Rescues/shelters can post the profiles of any Tibetan Spaniel they have for adoption, on the new Tibetan Spaniel Australia Facebook page, It's administered by a group of moderators from the only 2 Tibbie Clubs, NSW & Victoria. The pinned post at the beginning of the Timeline explains why the page exists & how it works. If a rescue has a Tibbie for adoption, they can post the pet's profile themselves, but it won't show up immediately on the Timeline. When it's approved by a moderator, it will appear on the Timeline. It gives a one-stop place for people wanting to adopt a Tibbie. The pinned post also explains how it can be used for Lost & Found Tibbies & other things. https://www.facebook.com/tibbierescueaustralia/?fref=nf Please share around rescue groups & also show it to people interested in adopting a Tibetan Spaniel. I'm not a moderator.... just think the Clubs have done a good job. The page sure works because I tried it with a Tibbie's profile I got from Pet Rescue. And, bingo, after mods must've approved, up it went on the Timeline.

I've had a sheltie with separation anxiety ... so severe, she'd rip the sunroom cushions to shreds when left alone. I took her to a vet dog behaviourist at UQ ... & it was brilliant. In one session, she explained what's going on with separation anxiety ... & it wasn't what I'd thought. Then she gave us a list of things to do consistently with Shelly. Which all, then, made sense based on her explanation. Within a couple of weeks there was a huge difference ...then never did the sheltie have it again. So I second the advice to get assistance from a dog behaviourist.

LOL. Others did the hard yards (and miles - yesterday was a terribly hot day here in Sydney ). So congratulations to Cazstaff and those incredible people who find links on the internet. Research champions. My first thought when I saw Minnie's gorgeous pics was how you'd be wowed by her if she'd come to you for fostering. :)

Minnie's adorable! She'd in beautiful condition, a real credit to Pete. I'm assuming enough money was raised for the release fee. Bless all who helped & put up their hand to help (that means you DDD).

So true.... even when a particular trait tends to be common in a breed, within the breed itself there'll be variation in the extent to which it shows in individuals. There's 3 Tibbies here at the moment .... lovely little dogs who are a credit to their breed. BUT they have individual differences & the types of homes where they'd do best would be different. For example, Lily is a honey but she does not like young children. Wouldn't hurt them ... but she thrives on a settled life. Annie is also a honey but loves young children & the constant stimulation they bring. You are right that care needs to be taken not to turn notions about a breed into a one-size fits all stereotype. We humans rightly reject the notion of stereotyping, too.

which is what I do and have done. I have gone into threads where greyhounds are recommended and said no way do I think a grey would work out. But if this is about the current thread I still do think a greyhound would suit. Of course there are proviso's, as there are with all breeds, but it is very doable. But they aren't interested in a grey so I've bowed out and left them to it. I just had a look at that thread and personally, I'd not recommend a grey. My reasons.. Greyhounds are highly unlikely to fit the bill here. You might find the odd one that barks at strangers but I'd say 90% of the greys I've fostered have LOVED stangers. Of the remaining 10%, most were nervous of strangers and would make themselves scarce as quickly and quietly as possible. I don't think a double storey unit is really ideal for a dog built like a grey. Add in a small yard and my feeling is that the dog is not going to get the exercise it needs once the novelty of walks wears off. They might not weigh a great deal relative to their height but they are large dogs. Besides that, on the days they are out, it's substantial blocks of time and I think many dogs would struggle to cope. Honestly, I'd be recommending they just get a cat. Edited to add.. I think what many people don't understand about racing-bred greyhounds is that they aren't the completely self-contained units they're made out to be. Greyhound pups are usually raised with their litter (or in with a second litter), they are trained in groups, they live in groups. As racing adults, they are generally given individual runs but they are still surrounded by other dogs. In the absence of those other dogs, they have to seek company from humans and to take a dog from that sort of environment and toss it into an empty house for half of its life is asking for trouble. Even if they can outwardly "cope", is the dog actually going to be happy? I have my doubts. I agree with the reasons you've given why you'd not recommend a grey for the particular situation And also agree with your summary. I'd thought, consider a cat (or 2), too. Called in the other evening at home of friends who work long hours (including weekends)... just as they came home from work. They got a lovely, affectionate greeting from their 2 Burmese cats. I thought they'd chosen well for their lifestyle. Just noting I'm a supporter of greyhounds as pets. My own tibbie was a Small Dog Tester for GAP. Also we had much loved greyhound neighbours for 20 years.

If you're allergic to dogs, but still want to have one, consider the following tips to reduce your allergy symptoms: Choose a smaller dog, [t will shed less dander than will a larger dog. Keep your pet out of your bedroom and other rooms in which you spend a lot of time. Keep your pet outside, if weather permits. Bathe your pet weekly to remove dander from its coat. Choose carpet-free flooring, or shampoo your carpet regularly. Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) air purifier and vent filters to help reduce airborne pet allergens. James T C Li, M.D., Ph.D That list first qualified that, once someone (adult or child) has already shown allergic reactions to dogs, they can only at best try to reduce (not eradicate) the allergy symptoms. Dogs get returned to rescues .... or put into rescues/shelters in the first place... because someone with a known allergy finishes up in that position & it becomes untenable. My own opinion (& I'm not speaking for all rescuers) is that I woudn't put a rescue dog into that situation, where risk of 'bounce' is increased. On 2 other tips, my position is also strong 'Choose smaller dog' and 'Keep your pet outside'. Many of the small breeds are strongly inclined to live a fair amount of their lives, inside. Again, my own opinion (& not speaking for all), I wouldn't be recommending a rescue from my own breed of interest to be adopted into such a context. Re the OP's contacts who are looking .... so long as they disclose details relating to the fact there's already a known allergy & how will the dog be accommodated and cared for. It's then up to individual rescues to make their own call.

You are a legend! Caz, you must be so relieved. Your kindness in putting your contact number on Minnie's microchip made keeping track of her possible.

Here's the website of Shire Reach a community group that provides food etc for the homeless (among others) in the Sutherland Shire. Seems well set-up organization with backing of the authorities. Click on the Contact page & there's a name & phone number to call. Just in case Tania and/or Pete have been moving around the Sutherland Shire catchment area. Also that person might have some info/contacts on similar service feeding/helping the homeless around Central. http://www.shirereach.org.au/ The young volunteers who run the mobile laundry service for the homeless, have just started their vans in Sydney. They make a point of chatting with their clients... so they might ask around. Email address...& they also have a Facebook page. http://www.orangeskylaundry.com.au/#!sydney-van/aamxa BTW They were awarded Young Australians of the Year on Australia Day!

Very sensible & helpful post, denall.

If you want a companion /house pet -, and an introduction to living with an animal , something to groom , to play with, and snuggle with - why not consider a cat ? There are some breeds who are 'dog-like' in their behaviour - and they can be taught tricks etc .Cats are also content to sleep all day if there is nothing else happening ....and are more likely to find their own fun without yapping and having neighbours complain ;) Couldn't agree more.

Unbelievable! Unnecessary, irresponsible & just plain lazy. And supporting something that's not legal. Not legal for very good reasons.... the dog's welfare, & road hazard for starters. There's a clear precedent in how the Qld bush-dwelling border collie was dealt with. In that case, not one single voice was raised in the region arguing for him to remain roaming free. Individuals & organizations just pitched in to resolve his situation. Is there something in the water, in the ACT, that strips some people of the responsibility button in their brain?

Get community cooperation ramped up & do what should've been done 3 years ago. Get strategic to bring him in ... not the first time an unwilling to be caught dog has been successfully brought in. Followed by thorough vet check & any work necessary. Take up Maremma Rescue's assertion that they could find him a home in Maremma-friendly situation, anchored by being bonded to animals to guard. He would still have the 'free' Maremma lifestyle, but one where he was secure & his health and general well-being monitored. In other words apply some strategic cooperative community action (individuals & organizations). That's what was put in play for the long-term, elusive, bush-dwelling border collie in Qld.