Her Majesty Dogmad

This poor little chap comes with papers, has a good temperament - good with other cats and dogs too. His owner is about to lose their home. If anyone is interested, pls let me know and i'll put you in touch.

I wonder who you are aiming this comment at? On past experience with you, I'm sure it's me - you need to read my posts again - sorry if will disappoint you. I did not say he should be put to sleep. It is not the dog's fault that he's been born into this world but it is the fault of the people breeding the parents IF they continue in full knowledge that this could happen when they breed those two dogs. I did say he wouldn't be easy to rehome - nor should he. He is what is termed as "special needs" - homes that are able to cope with "special needs" dogs are not so easy to find. It can be very hard to retrain these dogs and to find a foster carer who is prepared to stick with them for the months it can take. I know as I rescue dogs with special needs and look after them myself - one that i'd nursed for several months was on Bondi Vet this year. Over the years I have taken many dogs that no one else will (sick, blind etc), the very worst in the pound and spent thousands on their bills and endless hours on their rehab - that's what I do. I've also fostered such dogs for great rescue groups as well. They would not be the same kind of dogs that you rescue - many have been smaller dogs - so in your view it probably doesn't count. There are far too many cowboy rescuers who determine their success by the amount of dogs in and out at high speed. I am most definitely not one of them and nor do I advocate euthanasia as the first thing to do unless the dog is suffering and yes - I have had to do that once, it broke my heart. I'd only had the dog for an hour but the vet's assessment (and the illness) was devastating and incurable. You know what, I actually read the rest of your post and had to laugh. Regardless of breed or size I have no breed bias - you cannot claim the same. EVERY animal is precious, special needs or not. Congratulations on your successes with the special needs cases, but I trust you realise that you're not the only one. Would you like me to go on about the the terminally ill, the epileptic, the blind, the three legged through to genetically deficient animals we have spent tens of thousands on? Because I could, but I don't roll that way. Well was your comment aimed at me or not? Judging by this response, yes it was and all because I don't particularly like bull breeds, so you are taking another opportunity to have a little snipe in a thread that is completely unrelated to bull breeds. Get over yourself why don't you? Believe me I don't think i'm the only rescuer, I've met plenty of fantastic rescuers in the 20 or so years I've been involved. We will have to continue to disagree perpetually. :)

Yes - and they go for years! My friend's GSP who I adored (he'd lay right across my lap LOL) and walked, still went 5kms every day until just before he passed around 14 yrs of age. He slowed down over the years but he was the most amazing dog!

That might be Golden Ark Rescue. Located just south of Brisbane, they service the whole state. But also say they'll deal with other states, too. They're associated with a dog treat bakery.... that's a fund-raiser. The treats are great quality. All info on their website, including current Goldies for adoption & the treats. http://gara.org.au/ Their Facebook page is a delight. They need more foster-carers in SE Qld: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Golden-Ark-Rescue-Aust-Inc/187454044633952 They are amazing and run by the loveliest lady .... I hope to meet her one day. :)

Great suggestion - the Cairns are fantastic as are the Australian Terriers - I've always wanted one. I know where there is a 7 yr old Aussie Terrier boy needing a new home if anyone's interested!

I wonder who you are aiming this comment at? On past experience with you, I'm sure it's me - you need to read my posts again - sorry if will disappoint you. I did not say he should be put to sleep. Others did so I think you'll find it's not aimed at you thanks Cat. I think only one person said put to sleep - I don't blame anyone for saying that - this is a major disability and a bad mating that shouldn't have happened in the first place as the people are most likely crossbreeding for designer puppy sales. This is a public forum and everyone's entitled to their opinions and who knows, maybe those that advocate euthanasia have had some experience with disabled dogs and that's what they feel is best? I've personally been attacked on a number of occasions lately on this forum when people have chosen to either deliberately misinterpret what I've said or have their own agendas sometimes as well. I'm just not going to tolerate this thread turning into another attack on me when someone might be misinterpreting what I've said. :)

I wonder who you are aiming this comment at? On past experience with you, I'm sure it's me - you need to read my posts again - sorry if will disappoint you. I did not say he should be put to sleep. It is not the dog's fault that he's been born into this world but it is the fault of the people breeding the parents IF they continue in full knowledge that this could happen when they breed those two dogs. I did say he wouldn't be easy to rehome - nor should he. He is what is termed as "special needs" - homes that are able to cope with "special needs" dogs are not so easy to find. It can be very hard to retrain these dogs and to find a foster carer who is prepared to stick with them for the months it can take. I know as I rescue dogs with special needs and look after them myself - one that i'd nursed for several months was on Bondi Vet this year. Over the years I have taken many dogs that no one else will (sick, blind etc), the very worst in the pound and spent thousands on their bills and endless hours on their rehab - that's what I do. I've also fostered such dogs for great rescue groups as well. They would not be the same kind of dogs that you rescue - many have been smaller dogs - so in your view it probably doesn't count. There are far too many cowboy rescuers who determine their success by the amount of dogs in and out at high speed. I am most definitely not one of them and nor do I advocate euthanasia as the first thing to do unless the dog is suffering and yes - I have had to do that once, it broke my heart. I'd only had the dog for an hour but the vet's assessment (and the illness) was devastating and incurable.

Very interesting!

As much as I love Irish Terriers, I think they would be too much of a handful for someone older. A Westie is a great little dog but be sure to look at the parents thoroughly and make sure the dog doesn't have skin allergies. There is a good Westie Rescue if they wanted an adult rather than a puppy to spend time on training - housetraining included - that can be hard work for an older person.

Are they in ACT/NSW? If they are in QLD there is another great Golden Retriever Rescue.

There's only one word for this guy and that's a f--kwit. He's a prize one at that - I don't think there's going to be a cure ... articles made me see red - he's irresponsible beyond belief.

The owners have collected him.

I think it's very different being a breed rescue. I have experience of general rescue - all sorts of dogs, all sizes, all ages - plus Italian Greyhound Rescue (Iggy Rescue) that I run with indigirl. It's very different, we manage to rehome even elderly Iggies, some with health issues as they are a delicate breed - without too much trouble at all. Quite incredible. I've been in rescue for years - both with general rescues and I also rescue dogs myself. Much harder to rehome a 10 year old crossbreed than a 10 year old Iggy, no matter how cute and sweet they are. Even less chance if they have anything slightly wrong with them ... can take months and months if at all.

I think it would be very hard to find a home for a dog with no eyes, hard enough with dogs in good health. If dogs have something wrong with them, many people just don't want them. whoever bred this poor little puppy should be taking a long hard look at themselves - it's time to give it up.

I'd make Iggies become very willing to use a doggie door - that's half the battle! :)

OMG and to think I'm only being gassed by an ITALIAN greyhound. I was about to offer her to the army as a weapon of war ..... Some evenings I spend hours wafting the invisible gases with the TV Guide and wonder if i'll make it through the night as she insists on sleeping right next to me usually ... no matter what I feed her, the wind is unrelenting ..

Wasn't that awful to see? I'd like to have had an explanation of what the issues were and how they were caused. It all made me feel physically sick, how something that is so corrupt and full of cruelty and vile people, can continue unabated? Unfortunately greed overrides all the good qualities such as conscience and principles, as with horse racing and other awful things that go on in the world.

I hope someone continues his good work ..

Sounds like you've done the right thing. Have you got any eye drops for irritated eyes? Otherwise wait till you get to the vets, he might have an infection happening ..

I have an old and frail dog here, he's about 13 and 3 kilos. I currently have a Chi x foster dog - she's about 9 but busy although she only weighs 4.5 kilos. They are only out together when i'm here - she occasionally bumps him slightly in her excitement so he's in a groomer's pen when i'm out. He is probably ok but I don't want to risk it. The groomer's pen was purchased on ebay - it has room for a trampoline bed, food/water and plenty of room to move around in - best of all it's completely secure. You can even close it in at the top. It cost me $120 and was the best purchase I ever made. I'll probably get flamed for this but I really don't understand why people think that getting a larger breed puppy is OK when they have a frail and tiny old dog - it's never going to work, it's always going to be problematic and I always recommend they wait until their old dog has gone.

Yes, my terriers love to play tug of war and chase each other around. The Iggy plays in an entirely different way and prefers to play with other Iggies ...

My God, poor woman, she'd be in agony. That's extremely aggressive.

Bugger! Maybe try a drop or two of citronella oil - dogs often hate the smell and won't go anywhere near it ..

One of the most common reasons in Sydney for dogs being surrendered to rescue/pounds is either they cannot find somewhere to rent with a pet OR they have been discovered ... The only way to go is to get permission first and get a long lease and plan on buying your own place by the end of the lease otherwise heartbreak may ensue all round.

They might be a rescue that doesn't have a rescue agreement with Campbelltown Pound (only certain rescues can get dogs from there) or a Clause 16D either. Doesn't mean they aren't a rescue. Campbelltown Pound is unusual. I have had to buy dogs from pounds sometimes, it's OK if they are young and just need the standard work but if they need other tests and dentals, it becomes very expensive.