~Anne~

Exactly. The story doesn't add up.

Yes, you can change address with any Council. You can't change it through the DLG though which is what I was conveying. I am not sure about Renbury, as a private org, being able to change the database but I'll take your word for it. The last I heard, not even the RSCPA had access to change and add details.

Your dogs are not registered with the local council if you live in NSW. You may have submitted the papers at the council but they are all registered with the state, not the council as no council has a register anymore. Check their registration papers and you will find that they are on the NSW Govt Companion Animals Register and this is where you need to do the change of address. The councils can set a number limit that they can enforce only if they receive complaints, otherwise you are free to have as many as you want so long as they are state registered, correctly cared for and the neighbours don't complain. You still change the microchip address with the local Council. Local Councils administer the database in NSW and are the only ones who can access the databse to edit and change detail. The Department of Local Government (a State Government Department) develops and implements the policies and laws. Local Councils then enforce them.

This.

If I threw them out, I'd be spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars each year on blankets given how often I wash them. I am loving my new top loader. Its as big a house and I can shove everything in. I've only had it since last night and I have alredy done 3 loads. Ahh, such a joy to wash again!

Or you can just buy a Roomba robot vacuum, which is what I did. It vacuums while I am not home and I come home to lovely clean floors every day. Unless you dog goes to the bathroom on the floor. There was a post going around twitter where a mans dog had pooped on the floor and then his Roomba did the rounds... Yep you guessed it... Everywhere. LOL!! Oh dear oh dear oh dear! I am new to the Roomba thing and have yet to brave setting it to do its job whilst I am not at home. My main reason was because of the amount of hair (long hair in particular!) seems to get the brushes stuck. Now there's another reason to be careful about letting it go whilst I am out (especially if i have a new foster dog around!). Anne - have any of your dogs ever chased it or damaged the roomba? No, they ignore it. Initially they were fascinated with it and followed it around. That lasted about an hour and then they lost interest.

Or you can just buy a Roomba robot vacuum, which is what I did. It vacuums while I am not home and I come home to lovely clean floors every day.

It is fiction. Feel free to wash your dog as often as you like. As long as you use a good quality dog specific shampoo, you have nothing to worry about. I wash my dogs weekly and have for years. Always have, always will, unless of course it affected an individual dog... which it hasn't.

Theoretically you shouldn't with a top loader as they have gallons of water flushing through the hoses and filters. Front loaders use minimal water though which puts them at risk of clogging up.

Sorry Teebs, you did your best.

I wish mine worked like that. It is 4 years old and I am already replacing it! I wished I had never decided on a front loader. I assumed it was because of the hair, but perhaps it is just the brand or a dud machine??? Either way, I am getting my new one installed today so I don't care.

I wash mine every few days in the washing machine. Until sometime today, I have been using a front loader. The front loader simply does not deal with the amount of hair and it gets clogged. I am reverting back to a top loader which is being delivered today. I then, more often than not, use the dryer as this removes a good deal of the dog hair from them. I am not doing much for the environment I know but the dogs beds and blankets are clean and I have far less dog hair to contend with! I run my machine, with just vinegar and no clothes in it, to clean it after doing a few loads of dog things.

Lucky me too Peres! The dogs are in heaven. There are so many different places to take them for a walk, each different. The Illawarra is great for dogs.

It was too cold on the day although I suspect that they will always consider it too cold. I took them to the tide line several times but they were clever enough to see the waves when they came in and washed up so they never even got their feet wet really.

My boys, Monte and Boof, and Olivia at the beach. It was their first time and they really enjoyed it. It is an off lead beach too but I need to gradually introduce them to the concept... or to me anyway. I am used to fenced off elad areas which obviously isn't appropriate here.

Thanks.

Would Calendula cream be as effective do you know? No. IME the Calendula Tea is better. Not as messy either. You just brew it, let it cool and put it through the coat and skin. Leave it to dry. Dog will smell fresh and I found my boy's coat felt nice and clean and soft too. Sorry for the dumb question, but as an excuse, I am not a tea drinker. Can I buy this in the supermarket?

I am currently looking at purchasing new beds. Does anyone have any info on the following online suppliers; Ozdogbeds Dogbedsgalore Pookinuk I am hesitant to spend big $ on the unknown and I have never used any of these before. The first one, Ozdogbeds, have some really great prices too.

Given that you mention allergies and feet issues, this thread and the link to the video may prove useful. There were many points made and a lot of very good information in the video about skin issues. If you search the site, you will find a few more as well. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/219997-video-about-yeastitchy-skinsmelly-dogs-problem-treated-with-diet-and-bathing/

He looks older than 5?? He is grey in the face too or is it just his colouring? Poor little guy. I don't think I have ever seen an emaciated BD before. I just watched the video. I hope he continues to improve.

Totally agree. I would alter it a little to this though and say if we are no longer affected by the death of any animal, then we should no longer be around animals. Anne, I am sorry but there just has to be some exclusions. Like snakes. Souff hates snakes and if a few more died there would be no tears shed here. There were also a couple of very evil roosters in little Souff's childhood. They made VERY good soup ;) and I probably helped to pluck 'em. No tears shed for them. Souff I was more inferring an animal that is not neccessarily in your care though. Evil roosters? Perhaps you grew up near me... Big Red was a devil and had evil sized claws. We all cheered when he was knocked off.

Whilst I agree we do not have an oversupply, I'd be very interested to hear where you got your stats. Whose salaries do the dead dog's pay?

Totally agree. I would alter it a little to this though and say if we are no longer affected by the death of any animal, then we should no longer be around animals.

Way to go girls.

Former Vet Nurse. Former Rescuer. Current pet owner.