Her Majesty Dogmad

please let me know if anyone is near there. thanks!

I'm over the moon for Sadie - thank you for alerting me!!

LOL - I meant dogs with hair! The CCs can be a bit unusual though - I have Italian Greyhounds and they are not what I'd call "normal" either!

Maybe the difficulty arises when coats (of any material) are left on then. I've come across several cresties with very bad skin who've had coats left on them. I've also taken some of the advice from Crestie experts as I knew nothing at all about the breed. It's great if they are not as challenging as I've been led to believe but they would definitely need more care than a normal dog ...

Shame you aren't in NSW, so many BCs are dumped that the breed rescue can't keep up.

I'd say there's some Schnauzer in there

Oh Juice, so sorry that you've lost darling Apollo, he was a most wonderful boy, so full of life and love, one in a million. I know this will have broken your heart. Sending you love and Hugs xx

Be very careful, there is a particular place that lets dogs run together - sounds lovely from the blurb but in reality it isn't safe and dogs can escape from the property. Pick a reputable kennel and ensure that any playtime is properly supervised and numbers are limited to just a few dogs. I just boarded my dog at my vets where there are boarding kennels, I know he's safe there and is always happy when he comes home. He does not mix with other dogs whilst there and that's how I like it personally. He's great with other dogs but is also an escape artist and is gentle and can be picked on in the wrong situation.

He's gorgeous - how about the people that are looking in Melbourne for a small dog?? I'll message the OP.

Within a very short space of time the little ad on our Facebook page has reached 100 people and had a share or two - fingers crossed that we'll see Sadie get a new home very soon!

I'll put her on Iggy Rescue's Facebook page, there are some amazing homes out there for older dogs, especially in VIC it seems. Fingers crossed.

I'd recommend you join a Facebook page "Chinese Cresteds of Australia", there are breeders and owners on there. There is also a CC Rescue on Facebook - join "No Hairs Ark" in VIC - they've been an enormous help to us at Iggy Rescue with advice as we rescue CCs every now and then and this is what I've learned - they need to have their skin cleaned daily with unscented wipes. Shampoo once a week with gentle shampoo - no Lanolin in. They can only have cotton next to their skin so in winter you'll need to get them something like a cotton singlet before you put a coat on. Too much exposure to the sun is not good for them and they can get cancers. They can also get blackheads. As a breed they tend to have poor teeth so you need to do regular checks/dentals. They need special anaesthetic like the sighthounds. They are funny little dogs - I love their quirky little ways!

What a sad story. As a rescuer I can unfortunately say it isn't an uncommon situation - so many people tell me that once they had a baby, the dog "had to go outside". Here's one recent example: My friend recently rescued a small dog from that situation, loved dearly apparently - along with a sibling - for 11 years until the owners had a baby. Both dogs consigned to permanently live outside with no attention other than being given a bowl of food each day, no more walks - no time the owners said. After a couple of years, they were so stressed by having a toddler they decided to pass their 13 yr old dogs into rescue. Because they delayed this "very distressing decision" - their own words, one dog died. When my friend went to meet the other dog, she found him in a small yard with waist high grass. Owner said "all he does is sit in his kennel all day long". My friend said "what do you expect"?? They said he loves toys - there were none. She brought him home and he stockpiled all her dogs' toys into a bed and lay amongst them, it brought tears to our eyes. He was the most amazing and beautiful little dog and has just found a lovely home ... thank God. I worry about all those for whom rescue never comes. At the other end of the scale are owners who "only bought the dog for the children and now they've left home" and dog has to go.

So are you saying that he has been weeing inside the house for 2 years but only squatting rather than lifting his leg?

I'm trying to help someone who is finding it difficult to find the right dog and that Petrescue is overwhelming. The person is in a townhouse and has an elderly cat. Person currently works from home although this does mean time out for appointments. The ideal dog will be as follows (please don't post pound dogs unless you know that they fit the criteria exactly): * 3-5 yrs of age * male or female * easy care coat - wiry or short (not a dog that needs grooming) * good with cats * good with children (person babysits young grandchildren) * good in the car The person can housetrain and has a dog door onto a small courtyard. I have foster dogs but they don't fit the age criteria nor do they like cats! The person has trialled a lovely little dog but the dog had severe separation anxiety and although they followed all my suggestions, the dog was obviously very miserable as it refused to eat and nothing tempted the poor little thing. Without disclosing details, I believe the dog had never lived as an only dog before. This obviously caused an awful upset which the person doesn't want to repeat. A suitable dog is most likely in foster care with someone experienced who knows the dog will cope in the above environment. Does anyone have a suitable dog? EDITED - I've spoken again to the potential owner today and they are happy to take an older dog in good health. Yay.

Thank God it ended well for the dog and puppies, could have gone horribly wrong in many ways.

Not really conducive to working with rescues is it, after all they have vets on site. The RSPCA, if they work with rescue, generally are a bit more generous with the fees they charge, if any.

And another very interesting outcome will be what they have actually done with the millions of dollars they rake in as a charity - wasn't it supposed to be about helping the animals?? That's why they were asking for the money, to help them help the animals. The day I went there, the state of the different cages/runs the dogs were kept in was utterly appalling, especially for a state that gets so cold in winter. It was freezing, the dogs were utterly miserable, some had little natural light either, there was little comfort. I think comfort's very important and plenty of food, if an animal is in its last few days of life, surely it deserves some comfort if not love? The staff were VERY unhelpful (they didn't know who I was). There was over 100 dogs there and yet only 1 dog available for adoption. I tried to put my name on a dog. I have tried since then to adopt a dog from there - impossible. Staff were evasive and did their best to put me off (it was a young and seemingly healthy and normal dog - not if you listened to them). There wasn't one staff member out and about in the facility, which is pretty large, in the 2 hours I spent there - strange. I met a lady who was leaving them her house in her will ... she would not be the only one I'm sure - I told her what I knew and she was going to change it.

That's very sad. I've had quite a few foster dogs who wouldn't come into the house - they'd been severely punished for attempting it I'd say. It took patience and time and eventually they learned they would not be in trouble for coming in. How long have they had this dog? Couldn't they get a behaviouralist or experienced rescue person to help them? I'd love to help but am in Sydney so it's too far away, they'd be best getting someone to go there. If he won't let them touch him on his sides, it all makes me think of abuse. If he's good in other ways, it would be great if they could give him more of a chance?

Thank you, I'll let owner know. She was very against taking animals to the pound but with such little time it's hard to know if we'll be lucky in finding a home or foster for one or both.

He's living with the Staffy cross I've also posted, owner wanted them to go together but I explained she's only got 2 weeks and whilst I can mention they are living together, advertising them together is not likely to bring quick enough responses.

Landlord's deadline is end of January

Phoenix is a gorgeous 5 yr old male cat, he's smaller in size. He's used to living indoors but his owner's situation has changed and he's been kept outside for some time. I'm looking for an urgent home for him where he will be kept inside. He's living with a dog and is used to dogs but not to children and hides when children appear.

she's only got two weeks so either would save her life. She's out nr Campbelltown. Here's her picture, she looks a little sad ...

yes. And you are not judging rescuers by calling them "do gooders"? As a rescuer, I personally find that term to be judgemental and offensive. I think you need to get a grip. Why do people want to post their every move on Facebook these days? Why be friends on Facebook with rescuers if you find their views to be so opposite to your own and offensive? They were being supportive - if you don't want their comments, defriend them. As for purebred dogs and breeders, not only do I rescue purebred dogs but I regularly tell people to buy from registered breeders and take the time to explain the difference between all the options available and that includes the rescue option. I will do all I can to stop people buying on line or in petshops - sometimes I fail so then my next option is to educate them on how to look after their oodle doodle and get it desexed at an appropriate time. You may or may not be surprised how many people out there breed from their dogs, any dogs, deliberately or accidentally.