Lisey

I've been happing with Snapfish :)

I'm another that is happy with petplan and wouldn't not have it. Although it took a few weeks to get the chq in the mail they paid over $5000 for Lola when she was at the emergency vet and had to have surgery for septic peritonitis, unfortunately she didn't make it :-( but it was nice knowing that money wouldn't be an issue.

I am so sorry for your loss..... RIP Grumpy

Why doesnt she just have it treated? I agree with the others, walk away and find a breeder who health tests. Not worth the heart ache. $600 for an unpapered Staffy is a rip off too. For only a couple of hundred more you could get a real Staffordshire Bull Terrier from health tested parents. Totally agree with this

Hi Scott, I take my dogs to Wilston Vet on Newmarket Road and they are great. Really friendly and they don't push things on me. They seem to really care about the dogs. They are also good when you call and need a same day appointment if your worried about something - they have always fitted me in :)

My puppy was on Blackhawk but I noticed he scratched a lot (my girl was on it too but she was fine). I've swapped him to Eagle Pack puppy and he is doing really and no more itching. His coat is better too. It costs a fair bit more though.

Good job :)

Love it!!

They are great photos!! You must be very pleased :) What a cutie too!

I would assume they do more. I cant speak for all but I wont just get a dog and place it. IMO you have to have some time with the dog especially since sometimes dogs into a new home can act very differently day one then day 12. A lot of times in my experience the behavioral probs don't come out until the dog feels comfortable in its new place this is why its important to me to have a dog in a home environment for a bit. I am not saying any rescue who doesnt is bad but just throwing my 2 cents in. Thanks Greylvr.... I'm interested in different people's opinions on this. I volunteered to foster a few months ago and the whole experience was awful It felt like I was just lumped with a dog (that no-one from the rescue had met) and had no support at all. I will never foster through that group again & may not foster again at all due to that experience (which sucks because I really wanted to help). It wasn't pound rounds but now that I look back not sure if maybe they are associated with them.... This is just my opinion but.. foster carers are a bit like adoptive homes. Not every foster carer will be suited for every dog and dogs should be placed so that carers get a little bit of experience with something different but without pushing their abilities or making it a negative experience. I think it's also incredibly important to provide support as foster carers aren't easy to come by. A group that mistreats foster carers is a group that shouldn't be in rescue at all. Down here, finding suitable foster carers is painfully hard, it seriously irks me when other groups don't realise how good they have it and take for granted the very people who support their entire rescue. Personally, I'd name, shame and then move on. There are some awesome groups around that would appreciate your help. I'm not comfortable naming them on a public forum incase I was a one off & they really are doing a good thing...... I don"t know the group you are referring to but I had a rough first time .Thankfully another wonderful rescue lady helped me through BUT no-body really wanted to take the issue futher for the group was well known WITHIN the rescue community for doing these things therefore it came as no suprise to them and they thought rather than MAYBE giving rescue as awhole a bad name they advised me not take it futher as over the years many have tried and failed but they were kind enough to run me through some of the better groups and make sure I was aware they weren"t all like the group who used and abused me Its been afew years now and I know the group who did me over is still doing it to others but its a case of moral wrong doing and not a legal matter but that still doesn"t make it right to mess with peoples emotions can be a dangerous mental health risk .I guess in this world there will always be the good and the bad I know how it can hurt and anger you but I do believe in karma and with so many outstanding rescue groups Im sure you will find one that not only suits you but supports you .For me I make sure when someone mentions the groups name I let them know exactly what was done to me Hmm sounds familiar my forst FOster expereince was really horrible too! Foster carers being blamed for not being able to handle it and dogs with serious problems being lumped with foster carers with NO place to go if it didn't work. No temprement test etc...straight from pound to you with minumum vet work! I got a very cute private surrender that turned out to have some very serious issues and was NOT good with kids and other dogs as descibed to me by the rescue. WHen I complained they said there was no where else for the dog to go never mind the saftey of my kids and animals!!!! It was always a sort of crisis management with no real thought or planning. They also seemed to have a lot of money to burn for a rescue group. If its the one I was with they are serious bullies and burn thru foster carers like matches. If you have a problem it's your fault and serious problems like fence jumping to wander for fun, seperation anxiety and dog to dog and dog to human agression are simple to fix if you have some treats and "strong" leadership. SORRY its more complicated than that! Strangely enough I have been meeting a lot of their former foster carers of late and there are a lot of them! ANd come to think of it I think this group does like pound rounds on their facebook page. I'm interested to know which rescue this was - as the experience sounds quite similar to mine. PM if you would like to share it with me.

I would assume they do more. I cant speak for all but I wont just get a dog and place it. IMO you have to have some time with the dog especially since sometimes dogs into a new home can act very differently day one then day 12. A lot of times in my experience the behavioral probs don't come out until the dog feels comfortable in its new place this is why its important to me to have a dog in a home environment for a bit. I am not saying any rescue who doesnt is bad but just throwing my 2 cents in. Thanks Greylvr.... I'm interested in different people's opinions on this. I volunteered to foster a few months ago and the whole experience was awful It felt like I was just lumped with a dog (that no-one from the rescue had met) and had no support at all. I will never foster through that group again & may not foster again at all due to that experience (which sucks because I really wanted to help). It wasn't pound rounds but now that I look back not sure if maybe they are associated with them.... This is just my opinion but.. foster carers are a bit like adoptive homes. Not every foster carer will be suited for every dog and dogs should be placed so that carers get a little bit of experience with something different but without pushing their abilities or making it a negative experience. I think it's also incredibly important to provide support as foster carers aren't easy to come by. A group that mistreats foster carers is a group that shouldn't be in rescue at all. Down here, finding suitable foster carers is painfully hard, it seriously irks me when other groups don't realise how good they have it and take for granted the very people who support their entire rescue. Personally, I'd name, shame and then move on. There are some awesome groups around that would appreciate your help. I'm not comfortable naming them on a public forum incase I was a one off & they really are doing a good thing......

I would assume they do more. I cant speak for all but I wont just get a dog and place it. IMO you have to have some time with the dog especially since sometimes dogs into a new home can act very differently day one then day 12. A lot of times in my experience the behavioral probs don't come out until the dog feels comfortable in its new place this is why its important to me to have a dog in a home environment for a bit. I am not saying any rescue who doesnt is bad but just throwing my 2 cents in. Thanks Greylvr.... I'm interested in different people's opinions on this. I volunteered to foster a few months ago and the whole experience was awful It felt like I was just lumped with a dog (that no-one from the rescue had met) and had no support at all. I will never foster through that group again & may not foster again at all due to that experience (which sucks because I really wanted to help). It wasn't pound rounds but now that I look back not sure if maybe they are associated with them....

What am I doing wrong? I can't find the video?

I give my guys Inteceptor monthly for worms and treat fleas only if they have them (not often) with Comfortis. I don't give them anything for ticks - they are staffords and have short hair and easy to look through and feel - which I do often. Have never seen a tick :)

I'm sorry for your loss RIP Toby

I have a weird one too - Eva - she loves spooning but is always the small spoon :) Also if I close my eyes (or I'm asleep!) she likes to sniff my eyeballs!!! She must know there is something under my eyelid :) She also likes when I put moisturizer on she tries to lick it off me which I won't let her so she just licks the air near me?! Weirdo!!

Thanks Tdierikx. I guess not to a first time foster carer though.....

Just a quick question - do most reputable rescues temp test (or at least meet) a dog that is surrended (never went to the pound) before being given to a foster carer?

Wow! Looking on amazon now and there is sooo many to choose from!

I've never unbonded or not bonded with any of my pets - but I was surprised how instant my bond was with my most recent dog Booker. I remember the drive home after I picked him up, he just snuggled into me & that was it.

Ok sweet - thanks for the suggestions!

I'm purchasing a new car and would like to get a mat or cover for the back of the car to prevent the dogs making too much of a mess. I usually put them in a harness and buckle them in - so would like a cover that goes over the seats that you can still access the seat belts. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks :)

My guys are happy with anything - cardboard boxes are pretty exciting!! This is actually their Clean Run delivery but they were more excited over the packaging!

My boy Booker

I was going to buy one, but that thought crossed my mind and I just couldn't bring myself to get one I got one anyway...but I may not be taking it out and about! :laugh: I'm half embarrassed to see it in my yard but I've told myself not to be silly - I know what it is - can only wonder what the neighbours think! :laugh: