Rosetta

I don't think (hope) any reputable vet would debark dogs when the owner hasn't bothered to exhaust all the alternatives. I really do not understand people who buy small companion breeds and refuse to let them inside. I asked a neighbour with a small maltese type dog who barked at night if he could perhaps keep the dog inside at night as it was barking at the local wildlife. His solution? Put an e-collar on the little dog - I was mortified and sorry I said anything

Edited to change bake to bark - I wish my dog baked at night :laugh:

Maybe put a yummy bone or some other chewy in the doghouse to make it more attractive.

aww - what a beautiful boy

I am sure his personality will really emerge after getting all his problems seen to - probably the break up was the best thing that ever happened for him. Poor boy must be so uncomfortable.

I would be tempted to keep him too :)

Have you explained to her that she has dogs that are meant to be companion breeds - therefore kept inside - and may be prone to bark at the best of times? They are just not meant to be put outside at night poor things. A bark collar would be horrible for such small dogs. She needs to put them inside - perhaps a laundry? - if she has any hope of solving the problem. If she refuses to even do that then she is not really interested in solving the problem.

Poor Faith - hope she recovers OK.

What really gives me the horrors are dogs on the back of utes - very few of them are properly restrained.

Poor dog - how awful for her

Will Pounds and Shelters take goods that have been opened though - I always thought not. I have thrown out bags of food before because I thought they would not take them - seems such a waste when there is so much need.

pounds (council facilities) are very different from shelters (may be registered charities or even private individuals)

I know pounds and shelters are different entities. Do you mean shelters are more likely to take opened goods?

Will Pounds and Shelters take goods that have been opened though - I always thought not. I have thrown out bags of food before because I thought they would not take them - seems such a waste when there is so much need.

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Do rescue let dogs go to such elderly people?

I can't speak for the rescue that Tigger's with .... but usually a dog is adopted to an elderly person with the condition that a family member will take responsibility for the dog if anything happens to the person. And also help out with vet visits etc.

An 89 yr old retired doctor I know of, adopted a failed guide dog labrador, as his daughter & son-in-law have stepped up to be the responsible people (in fact, they helped arrange the adoption).

Yes I remember the greyhound rescue group I was with rehomed a grey to an elderly man here on the coast. If I remember rightly he was in his 80's and had a lot of family support. She was a shy young greyhound who loved nothing more than sitting on the lounge with him or pottering around the backyard, it was a perfect match and made an old man and a lucky greyhound very happy :)

Apparently greyhounds and some other large breeds are a very good match for the elderly. We assume that a small dog would be best but the fact is they can get under the feet whereas a larger dog can actually support the person's mobility - they can lean on them :) Of course there are elderly people who can cope with a high maintenance dog and plenty of youngsters who cannot. Gosh I am a lot younger than that and I find grooming a pain. But personally at that age I think I would rather adopt a very low maintenance dog.

mmmm he's 89? I wouldn't recommend a high maintenance dog like a poodle - doubtful if such an elderly person could cope. A wash and wear scruffy would be just the ticket :)

Do rescue let dogs go to such elderly people?

I have finally read through all posts and think that too many people these days seem to live their lives on what ifs and have a fear of too many things.

Animals and children are losing so much freedom because of their guardians insecurities.

My dogs/pets and children are my world but I don't think it's healthy to wrap them all in cotton wool.

Where I live many people still walk their dogs off leash, tie them in front of shops and take them to the school rarely is there any incidents, mostly they are all social and well behaved.

Just last night we were at the local beach there were numerous dogs off leash running around (technically they shouldn't have been) it was busy but everyone was happy and there were no problems.

I am so glad to live in an area where people are friendly and wouldn't even bother getting involved unless an animal or person was in actual distress no matter what the laws are.

Just in reference to all the dogs running off leash at the beach when they should have been on leash, do any of you who do this give any consideration to people who want to take their dog to on leash areas and can't because no one is obeying the rules? Not all dogs can handle other dogs running up to them and it's not fair for those dogs and their owners to not only not be able to go to off leash areas because no one has "effective control" of their dogs but to then also be unable to go to on leash areas because people are letting their dogs off leash there too.

I agree - I get tired of people who think rules don't apply to them. I won't take my dog to a beach at all because of all the off lead dogs - I don't know what these dogs are like and I am not going to risk my dog getting attacked and killed because of some idiot who thinks complying with laws and rules is anal.

I don't understand why people who are interested in looking at a potential dog have to fill out such extensive forms before they even decide if the dog is suitable for them. You may think a dog is suitable for you but upon meeting may not feel that "bond". Thats what put me off when I was looking. Could not the rescue organisation have some sort of statement on their advertisements regarding their expectations - such as the requirement for the dog to sleep inside? That way potential adopters could go through a check list of the basics before they even apply and more extensive applications could be completed once the person decides they do want to adopt the dog. Just my thoughts - there are some wonderful rescuers on DOL :)

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Not weak and pathetic at all - should be more caring people like you :) You can be sure the dog was feeling the heat - stupid owner probably does it all the time and needs to be "told".

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What on earth was the boy doing to be bitten or scratched by a bat?

And why on earth cannot the public be told where it occurred? Why the secrecy?

I agree with others about finding a good kennel. Do your research and try him out overnight to see how he goes. I think it is much better for them to have some company and I think you have more peace of mind knowing they are safe.