Perry's Mum

They are too big for crates. I could put one in the front and one in the back - but who gets to sit in the front?

I really feel for your loss.

On Friday night I am acquiring a new Koolie - Friskie. Friskie is 12 1/2 - her owner died and she is coming from Geelong on the plane to live with us. She arrives around 9pm. Perry, who is 10 1//2, has always been an only dog except when we have had fosters. Fosters have arrived in daylight so I have been able to introduce them carefully and separate for a while if necessary. I think they will get on fine in the long run but I am concerned about the introductions. Any advice on introducing the two? I am on my own. Do I take Perry to the airport and introduce them there on neutral ground? Or leave Perry at home, pick up Friskie and introduce them in the house. We live in Canberra so it will be dark and cold. All advice gratefully received.

I think I am Perry's heart person - she won't leave the house without me. I hurt my leg a few weeks ago and arranged with friends she loves to take her for walks every day - she refuses to go although she knows I am OK, I just cannot walk very far.

The transporter is beside himself with guilt but it was an accident - it just had awful consequences for everyone, especially Cloud.

Congratulations Andrea

Cloud was on a road transporter on her way to come and live with me and Perry. Tonight while being unloaded to be kennelled overnight she ran away and was killed when she ran out into heavy traffic. I am devastated - I was so looking forward to her coming to live with us. At least she did not suffer and I have lit a lamp in the window to light her way to the bridge.

I have cried after handing over every Koolie I have fostered but if you are lucky the new owners stay in touch and send you photos showing the dog in the centre of their new family and you know it was the best possible thing for the dog.

Koolie Rescue have a lot of 3-8 year old Koolie girls who are looking for new homes - tell her to contact me and we can find her the right one. Our dogs are free of charge and come with all vet work done. She can look at them beforehand or try them out - they come on a month's test to make sure both sides are happy. Koolies love cuddles and children, only bark if there is something like a postman to bark at, and are not too high energy once they reach 3-4 years.

Just to let everyone know that Tyson has settled in very well and they and he are very happy.

I know the person involved - she is a breeder and rescuer and as a result has ended up with several older dogs and some disabled dogs which have not been able to be rehomed. She lived in a very rural area and has been there for 13 years without problems. There have been no issues until the new legislation came in. If the old and disabled dogs are seized it will be a death sentence for them since they cannot easily be rehomed. How can this be right in the eyes of an organisation supposedly set up to look after animal welfare? It will result in one rescue which has rehomed over 100 dogs each year being closed down. The RSPCA admit that all the dogs are well cared for and in very good condition.

I do not disagree that some animals may be better euthanased but a kill rate of 49% is out of all proportion. The RSPCA uses one temperament test which many dogs would fail (incuding my own) and that automatically makes them unrehomeable as far as the RSPCA is concerned. Older dogs and dogs with any disability are also considered unrehomeable and end up killed. The RSPCA will generally not work with breed rescues. They will often only regard working dogs as suitable for working homes whereas they can make fantastic pets for active owners who can meet their needs nd many who end up with the RSPCA are failed workers anyway. I have been involved with rescue for over 10 years and have two fosters with me now.

Have a look at my post in General.

People may be interested in this petition which requires the RSPCA to be made accountable for their actions: https://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/make-the-rspca-accountable-and-answerable-for-their-actions I believe this is associated with a campaign to get people writing letters to the editor of the local newspaper at Cessnock in NSW because of the RSPCA's kill rate their of 49%. http://www.causes.com/actions/1754988-rspca-in-the-hunter-region-of-nsw-australia-your-kill-rates-are-pathetic?recruiter_id=146166640&utm_campaign=activity_mailer%2Fnew_activity&utm_medium=email&utm_source=causes&token=19JJTcrYaxO8js9jAUrnENgW

We use Darren for Koolie Rescue really nice bloke and he loves the dogs.

We think they will be very happy with Tyson and that he will be happy with them. He is moving to Canberra when they return from holiday in a few weeks. Thank you Dogmad for helping him find the right home.

Not necessarily providing they leave him with toys and exercise his body and mind before or after work. Koolies do have an off switch and I find that providing I leave mine with a job to do, such as protecting the house, she is happy enough playing in the garden on her own.

Not necessarily - I have a koolie and exercise her with balls and sheep. I am 66 and not particularly mobile. They are very adaptable dogs - they are welcome to come and meet a couple here in Canberra to see what they are getting into.

Koolie Rescue has Tyson who is looking for a home and sounds perfect for them - Tyson is currently looking for a new home. He is around 18 months old with a lovely personality. He too is looking for freedom, fresh air and space to find his feet and have a play. He loves a cuddle!! He is micro chipped, de-sexed, wormed and vaccinated. He is currently in foster care in Echuca living with several other koolies. If they think they can give Tyson a new forever home, please pm me if they are interested. Koolie Rescue rehomes dogs for free. New Owners can have dogs on 4 week's trial and they pay for the transport between them and Echuca. Koolies are not clingy but they do like to be with their people. They are also clever and like a lot of physical and mental exercise. We like new owners to commit to training and providing plenty of exercise which can be ball throwing, agility, herding, flyball or whatever as long as it requires the dog to think. They like to be inside with their owners when they are home but are not generally demanding and don't get under your feet.

Perry's would be "Born to be a sheepdog but I have no sheep"

Another breed you can consider for agility is a Koolie - there are lots doing agility and they are often very good

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201305/behavior-differences-in-dogs-pet-stores-versus-breeders

Well this could be an opportunity to get to know them better. If you PM mw your name and phone number I will give you a call.

Koolie Rescue does not charge a fee for adoptions - we fund our vet costs etc through private donations, fund raising, running sheepdog schools, etc. People who adopt often make a donation to the rescue. We expect that anyone wanting to surrender a dog will pay for desexing, vaccinations, any necessary vet care, flea and worm treatment and donate a month's worth of dry food.

If you are interested in Koolies then Koolie Rescue is always looking for foster carers and we have someone near Nowra who would be able to give advice.