Her Majesty Dogmad

Perhaps she was barking if they were away all weekend, how horrific, the poor sweetheart ...

What a frightening story ... http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/dogs-left-with-thirddegree-burns-after-visits-to-groomer-20131101-2wrmm.html A Canberra dog groomer says he is deeply sorry at least three dogs were burned by a dryer in his salons and has promised to repay thousands of dollars in vet fees to the owners. The RSPCA has also confirmed it is investigating claims of dogs being burnt at two salons in Canberra with a view to possible neglect charges being laid against the groomer. Lance Baker, the owner of Dog World in Hume and Animal Attraction in Macquarie, said the employee who was responsible for the injuries at Dog World was no longer working for the business. He was at a loss to explain the incident at Animal Attraction. Miley the spoodle who suffered severe burns at the hands of a dog grooming company. This photo is taken during surgical treatment of the affected area. Miley the spoodle who suffered severe burns at the hands of a dog grooming company. This photo is taken during surgical treatment of the affected area. Photo: Supplied Mr Baker has described the injuries as "a terrible accident" and that the practice which led to the burns had stopped immediately. Advertisement "It was a terrible accident and I understand I'm liable. Of course, the worst person in the business would never deliberately or maliciously hurt an animal. It's just horrendous," he said. However, The Canberra Times has been told that three dogs were burned at either Dog World or Animal Attraction across a seven-week period earlier this year. Banks couple Jaid and Jenny Dawson said their five-year-old spoodle Miley suffered third-degree burns at Dog World on September 7 that appeared like she had "basically been put in a fan-forced oven". Her vet bills were at $10,000. Red Hill woman Annabel Joske said her five-year-old cavoodle Theo also suffered burns at Dog World on September 3. His vet bills totalled $3000. And Charnwood woman Nadine Morton said her five-year-old Maltese cross Boo suffered burns at Animal Attraction on July 27, with vet fees of $1700. The owners have sought reimbursement of the fees from the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal, saying Mr Baker had ignored all their appeals for payment. Mr Baker said he had been advised by his solicitor not to speak to his clients because of the legal action pending and the tribunal had given him until the end of the month to respond. All the dogs were subdued and "not right" when they were picked up from the groomer. The burns were not immediately apparent until after the dogs had been taken to a vet and shaved and blackened skin was revealed. They required surgery and for the most part had to recover with painful, open wounds. Mr Baker said the dogs were put in "drying cages" and an electrical blower blew hot air on to the dog. "Now, what happened is we had a new person and they shoved the driers right up against the cage," he said. He denied the dogs were in pain. "I asked the girl that and she said 'No'," he said. "We'd used the cage dryers for just a few weeks and they'd never been an issue." Mr Dawson, whose dog Miley has endured two operations and a plasma transfusion, said if the salons were already aware other dogs were injured, his dog should not have been subjected to the same treatment. "We are mortified," Mr Dawson said. Dr John Genvey, who helped to treat Miley at All Creatures Veterinary Centre in Calwell, said she suffered third-degree burns to 20 per cent of her body. The burnt skin was removed and she had to recover with an open wound as there was not enough skin to stitch together. He said the dog suffered terribly. "I can honestly say we had her on some pretty big doses of opiate-related pain relievers and she was still in pain. In spite of giving her drugs that should take away most her ailment, it was not enough. She was in agony. You wouldn't wish it on anyone," he said. Dr Genvey said the only other comparison he could make was the burns suffered in the 2003 bushfires by Lucky the koala. "The reading we did with Miley's situation, the expert advice generally is if there are third degree burns to up to 50 per cent of the body, you really should be considering euthanasia. Miley wasn't that bad and is making a recovery thankfully but it wouldn't have taken too much more for her to be up around that," he said. Miley is now undergoing physiotherapy to stretch her skin and she may require further surgery to release tension in the scar tissue. Mrs Morton said she had been taking her dog to Animal Attraction for five years without complaint. She had immediately alerted the RSPCA and the ACT Office of Fair Trading and was horrified to discover other dogs were injured subsequently. She also found the salon owners had shown a "complete lack of responsibility and empathy". "No animal should go through what they went through," she said.

Do you have a doggy door? As dogs get older they can develop any number of illnesses that cause them to drink more (Cushings and thyroid as an example) Alternatively, it can be because it's hot, because you've changed the food and they've drunk more (some dry dog foods are really salty and so are canned sardines etc) or they forgot or wouldn't toilet before you went to bed.

I'm wondering if anyone's nr Chiltern in VIC (about half an hour from Albury I think). I have a potential home for a Whippet that I've been working on and will need a homecheck. Thanks in advance!

He's very handsome, I doubt it will take long to rehome him!

I'd never put my dogs there either. I think this is the same place where a DOLer's dog was killed?

Someone very cruel had left this dog to die, there are pictures and a video but I've posted the article below the link - an amazing lady found him and carried him down the mountain which would not have been easy: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2477411/Hiker-carries-dog-safety-shot-left-mountain.html An early morning hike turned into a rescue mission for an Arizona mother after she stumbled across a dog that had been shot and abandoned on a mountain. Andi Davis had walked about half a mile up a Phoenix trail on Friday last week when she found a black and white dog close to death. Although she was nervous of him at first, Mrs Davis lifted the 47lb pit bull into her arms and carried him to safety - and a new, secure life with her family. Scroll down for video Rescue: Andi Davis and her family have adopted the pit bull she saved from death on a Phoenix mountain Rescue: Andi Davis and her family have adopted the pit bull she saved from death on a Phoenix mountain Although she is fit, it took nearly an hour for Mrs Davis to reach her car with the wounded dog, who she constantly reassured as she made the descent. 'I looked down and there's this dog laying there he's not moving,' Mrs Davis, who had been scared of pit bulls, told Fox 10. 'I realized I have two choices. I can try to help this animal or run down the mountain to try to get help.' More... Adorable beagles go trick-or-treating in a series of hilarious costumes Furry friends in high places: Political watchdogs in California call out governor's dog walker who is a lobbyist with a perfect 6-for-6 legislative record After gingerly approaching the dog, she offered him a drink from her water bottle and then carefully carried the injured animal to the road, where she was met by her husband and daughter. 'When my mom found our new dog on the mountain, my heart broke at the first sight of him,' Mrs Davis' daughter, Jessi, said. 'He was torn up. Everywhere,' the 10-year-old, who has named the dog Elijah, told WKTR. It is not known how long the two-year-old dog had been left on the mountain, but when he was examined by vets at the Arizona Humane Society, Elijah had an open abdominal wound, bullet fragments near his spinal cord and bullet in his neck. Near death: When Andi found the dog he was collapsed and barely able to move Near death: When Andi found the dog he was collapsed and barely able to move Injuries: One of the bullet wounds, above, that were found on Elijah who had been left to die on a mountain Injuries: One of the bullet wounds, above, that were found on Elijah who had been left to die on a mountain Humane Society spokesman Bretta Nelson said it was unlikely that the person responsible for harming Elijah will be found, and said as of yet no witnesses have come forward. Despite his ordeal, Elijah is settling into his new life with the Davis family and their other dogs. He has developed a special bond with Jessi, and Ms Nelson said he responded to the young girl as if 'they had been best friends their whole lives'. Mrs Davis added that when her daughter first met the dog, after he had been carried off the mountain: 'Her heart melted and he looked up and gave her a kiss.' Jessi told AZ Central: 'Mom had him in her arms, and then he looked at me, and I was like, "Is this dog going to bite?" And I looked in his eyes - I could tell, I could just tell that he was a nice dog.' Best friends: Jessi says the first time she saw Elijah she knew he was a good dog Best friends: Jessi says the first time she saw Elijah she knew he was a good dog The mother is now to be recognized for her rescue efforts with a Compassionate Action Award from animal rights group Peta. 'Thanks to Andi Davis' heroic actions, Elijah hasn't just survived being cruelly shot and left to die - he is now thriving in his loving new home,' Peta's executive vice-president Tracy Reiman said. The group is also offering a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for harming the dog. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2477411/Hiker-carries-dog-safety-shot-left-mountain.html#ixzz2ixV0JdQW Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

I wish that somehow public knowledge about purebred dogs and how to find one could be raised. I often point people in the direction of Dogzonline's list of breeders. I'd like to see the ATO investigate the BYBs and make them illegal at the same time ...

It's not only the petshop ... Yesterday I met a guy (first time dog owner) at the dog park with 2 staffy crosses. He told me they'd both come from "breeders" and the large male one had "papers" - being a Staffy/Bull terrier cross. I explained that this dog did not have "papers" as in from a registered breeder because it was a crossbreed and the "breeder" was therefore a backyard breeder and explained what "papers" actually are. I'm finding that a lot of bybs are telling people that they are getting "dogs with papers" when they are referring to microchip and vaccinations etc. It's intentionally misleading as they are also calling themselves "breeders". He disclosed that they'd paid $500 for the smaller female cross and a family member had bought the other dog for quite a bit more than that ... The large male was not desexed as they were planning on breeding in the future. Needless to say at this point I had steam coming out of my ears but politely explained why that might not be such a good idea.

Sounds very dangerous to me, anyone whose dogs are attacking each other to the point of stitches needs to have a major rethink. From what I know, once bitches have fought they don't tend to forgive and forget. Are you a registered breeder or are you showing these dogs?

Have they had a look at Petrescue - they can pick by state, sex/size of dog. VIC Dog Rescue are very good and are on here so hopefully they'll see this! Sounds like a lovely home for a lucky dog.

So sorry that you lost a puppy, poor little Koda should have had a long and happy life ahead of him. So unfair. Hugs to you.

Great idea! Farmer Dave has been helping people and their animals evacuated during the fire, looks like he has a great set up.

Pets2U are very good - just google them and all the info will come up.

I strongly disagree with cloning for many reasons. I accept that the dogs I love and adore will leave me, it will break my heart but it frees up a home for another dog in need. I've lost so many in the last 8 yrs as I take older dogs mainly. I think it is highly selfish of people when there are so many dogs in need, to want to keep one dog going in perpetuity ... not only that but cloned animals may have a very uncertain future with health issues, remember Dolly the Sheep?

This is very true - there is nothing wrong with most dogs in the pound - their behavioural problems (f there are any) are normally due to hopeless owners. Many people want a puppy but they don't want all the responsibilities that come with that - diet, vet work, companionship and training. Many of these dogs have never been inside a house. If you get a dog that needs housetraining, it isn't that hard and you can find tips on the internet but in my experience, many people don't do that and find it all too hard so the poor dog gets chucked outside or rehomed/abandoned again. Housetraining a dog that has lived inside a run/kennels in a breeding situation all it's life can pose some huge challenges but not insurmountable if you are experienced or seek some help.

I can relate to this :laugh: The number of times I have been out walking our girl (deerhound cross something, we think), and heard "oh, a lurcher, can I have pat, please?" And I've replied, yes, of course, and are you English? Which always amazes them. I explain that I have only ever come across English calling our mixes lurchers (confused me the first time!). Always have a good chat and yep, they definitely love their lurchers. Sorry to take thread OT. a few years ago I helped get some large Lurcher types from the pounds in Sydney and they were all adopted by English people. I called one "Alfred" as he was very like the Lurcher from Heartbeat ... My mum has a Lurcher in the UK, he only has 3 legs and is called "Reg" - she got him from Battersea Dogs Home.

Not sure if they are on Facebook?

I've had some kind offers of a lovely home and some foster help. The only problem I now have is that the promised contact details and photo haven't come through. I'll keep everyone posted, I really need to speak directly with the owner preferably, to be of the best help.

Well I have one that fits that description but our boy is much more biddable :) Good news - we had a very naughty one for 11 years and I've met others that were just the same! We treasured him but couldn't have visitors at all and always had to walk him wearing a muzzle ..

Did a little searching and found this website: http://www.irishwolfhound.org.au/ Give it a go!

Your inbox must be full as i'm getting a reply to say you can't receive any messages. I've got some dog beds, food, collars, towels and bits and pieces. wondering how to get this to you, depending on where you are?

I wouldn't recommend a Lakeland - they are VERY naughty and strong willed dogs, for the breed experienced and enthusiasts only.

Tears for you and your beautiful girl. Glad you have some lovely pictures to treasure and so sorry things did not work out.

There is only one Irish Wolfhound breeder in VIC - details are on the Dogzonline front page - just look up IW breeders by State.