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Great news. The old staffy has a deposit.

There is an old staffy at DAS 10+ in need of rescue by tomorrow 5pm. This is the link that tells you about how he ended up at the pound And this is the link that tells you about his temperament testing I saw him earlier in the day and he was afraid of my two small dogs and I have wondered if he was just trying to go home. I so hope he finds safety.

I agree with the above. Also RSPCA shelters don't all have the same policies. NSW for example has eight separate shelters and they would all have their own policies re the everyday management of their shelters. My only contact with the RSPCA has been in Canberra and I have always found them ethical and reputable.

Asal you don't need to justify yourself or why you or anyone sold to Mcdougall back then . Mcdougall advertised a big two page spread in the Canine Journal and a printed notice for Dogs NSW members was circulated telling all of their members how great it would be for them to proceed to sell their puppies to PIAA member Transpet who was an agent for Mcdougall.No one who sold puppies back then to them breached any ethics or regs and some of the biggest names in the business were involved. It was actively encouraged by the canine councils. That was then this is now and what ever you did or did not do 20 years ago simply isn't something you need to feel you should have to answer for on a public forum especially in a thread about banning greyhounds. Better to ignore the bullies when they start. Great post Steve especially the bolded part.

That too. Unless you keep telling them different. You couldn't have just said so? Your point is?

Good point about the OHS Westiemum

Lovely story. Thanks for sharing. It has saved what has been an awful day.

Because once the momentum builds it will just be a matter of time before pet dog breeding is banned. That's your opinion and I disagree. Yes, it is my opinion. After all, I wrote it. Why do people write that? LOLs at the above.

Because once the momentum builds it will just be a matter of time before pet dog breeding is banned. That's your opinion and I disagree.

Why shouldn't I be one a dog forum? I am not against dogs as pets. I am against animal sports where there is gambling and people are there just to make money, and the same goes for live exports. It is just about making money and the welfare of the animals doesn't matter.

You can't knock them all over at once but hopefully one day they will all fall. I hate animal cruelty and exploitation and that includes horse racing, harness racing, and live export.

Thankyou I got a free download. If anyone else is interested this was t he address.

Thistle that poster about socialising is brilliant. How can I get a copy? I especially like that it mentions familiarising your dog with the elderly and people in wheelchairs

Tor I have had six boxers over my lifetime. Now that I am older I did look for a smaller version but it just does not exist. I have two hairy black rescue mutts. :) If you do get a second boxer make it a different colour so that it is different from your boy. It sounds as if you are doing a great job with your boy if he is well trained at eight months. They are a challenge to train but it is worth it. They are fantastic dogs. Reading this thread has had me thinking that maybe I do have room for just one more, a little red bitch. Oh I wish :D

It could be the soap. QV skin wash (soap free) has sorted out my itchy dog's problems.

I also have had a dog PTS for aggression many years ago. He bit a child and I knew I would never trust him again and he would never leave my yard. I was also concerned that the police would come for him and I thought it was better for him to go in my arms than be held in a pound. Today I still wonder about the child that was bitten. He would now be a man and I hope he is okay and not damaged by what must have been traumatic for him. My dog was a Dalmatian, a rescue from someone else who found him uncontrollable. While large he was not as big as a mastiff. A mastiff could do a lot of damage if it wanted to.

How about a Brittany? Gorgeous dogs. In my next life I want one.

Great post Scottsmum. Wish I could express myself so tactfully and thoughtfully. I am not happy with a dog going from a pound situation to a long term kennel instead. The only rescues I am familiar with do not take a dog from the pound unless there is a foster home already lined up and I think this is how rescue should operate.

A beagle. My daughter has one that goes running with her. It is a beautiful dog and would play nicely with a boxer.

My donation would have been for a particular dog not because of the rescue's philosophy. I do have a soft spot for mastiffs.

I agree with you and I was not referring to you personally. It is just some of the comments in the other thread are contrary to what is being said here. I am interested because in the past I have made donations to SOS and I am now wondering if I donated wisely.

I am finding it hard to reconcile what is being said in this thread http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/266937-sos-needs-help-with-long-term-dogs-in-kennels/page__st__30__gopid__6830087#entry6830087 with what is being said here.

Well done Jodie and Ziggy

They haven't legislated against the breed. They have condemned the activity. See this graphic, this is legislation against the breed. That is NSW http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/no-future-for-greyhound-racing-in-act/news-story/a6b1057bd68796409de60a09d093f645 Extract:

They haven't legislated against the breed. They have condemned the activity.