Rayhay

I know I can't prove anything, and I know there is always the chance it wasn't "their" dog, however I have lived in our street for 5 years, there are no other dogs roaming other than theirs, and theirs is the only dog that has come on to our property in all the years we have lived there. So, you know when you " just know". I am not going to start harping on at them, I will just deal with my poor cat, mend him and spend the rest of whatever quality time he has left with us in the safety of our home now. We will be speaking with them ourselves tonight to let them know that we "suspect" that their dog has attacked our cat while in our front garden yesterday morning, they can't deny the dog was there, as they had to come over to collect it off us. Not really sure if the ranger has been to see them, as I reported their dog as a "wandering nuisance" and that it is constantly on our property causing stress and chasing our animals, so will see if they at least will try and keep it behind the fence from now on. Anyway, vet has let me know Cookie is doing ok, but they wish to keep him overnight to make sure he has appropriate pain medication. Ray

So, there you have it, my new neighbours have moved into the house opposite ours only 6-8 weeks ago. They bring with them a ferret and what appears to be a greyhound (I think, well looks like one to me!) Anyway, they seem to have trouble keeping it behind their fence, it has come onto our property a few times since they moved in, it is pretty unruly, it jumps all over you and the recall is a bit hit and miss. I have asked them a few times to please ensure it is not allowed to roam and could you please make sure it is securely behind your fence, it also barks at night incessantly, but since we spoke with them about this issue, they do seem to have resolved this particular barking issue so far. We have our own dogs (2) and a cat, they all get along wonderfully, infact my cat and my Rotti are besties, they have a terrific relationship. Once again yesterday morning, their dog got out and was on our property, my Mother in Law is staying with us at the moment, and she could see it was out there, so she ran out screaming at it to go home, the dogs owner from across the road heard the commotion and came running over to call the dog home all the while apologising, what we didn't realise at the time was, their dog has attacked our cat in the bushes where we could not quite see properly. I was calling and calling my cat to come home last night, but nothing, so I was quite worried, but still hadn't pieced the puzzle together until he showed up this morning and was rushed to the vet, after the vet had a look at him, they said "looks like he's been attacked by a dog or something" and the penny had dropped, he had been attacked by their dog while it was in my yard, but the dog must have been called away before more damage was done, and my cat has hidden wounded in the bushes and shown up this morning with the battle scars. He is currently at the vets undergoing surgery, he has a hernia from the muscle tear and there are saliva marks on the back of his neck where the dog has tried to grab him (hair all clumpy and chewed). Would you believe it is going to be a $1000 vet bill for my cat, who also is terminally ill with cancer I am just so upset and annoyed at the lack of responsibility these people have in owning pets, why should we suffer because they don't care about their dog roaming... I have since rang the ranger for our area and they are going to send around a person to discuss the issue with them as well. So if you could spare a thought or a prayer for my poor little puss "Cookie" while he overcomes another hurdle in his journey. Thanks Ray

3 months today. Words can't possibly describe how much we miss you sweet heart. I love you. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Always been a dog person, husband is same. We don't have kids, just dogs. These are our kids. Anyone who doesnt like it can deal with it however they like. It's our lives, we are not hurting anyone else, our dogs are a huge focus, but we also go out and live our lives too, but always wan't to hang out with our besties.

Nope, I don't think I will ever get over my beloved Greta, for me it's a matter of being able to live/exist with the loss, fumbling around to pick up the pieces of my shattered heart and wake up each day and be able to breathe in and out and try to carry on without her physical presence. Never had a dog like Greta before, never will again, I cannot look at pictures of her, I cannot read what I wrote about her in previous threads, because I end up with a hollow lump in my throat that actually causes me physical pain right down into my chest and the pit of my stomach, just like it is now just writing this little reply. So I will stop. I miss her with every fiber of my being. She sits in a little spot in my heart, somewhere between the lump in my throat and the pit stomach.

If I was Bennie, I would get the grumbles too! As was said earlier it actually remains to be seen who will be the dominant dog, dominant dogs do not make a song and dance, they do not carry on like nutters, they just are the dominant dog. Sounds to me that your newest little one does need boundaries and discipline from you, stop the annoying behavior before poor Bennie is distressed or annoyed, no one likes a naughty child and to be put in a situation where there are no options to let someone know they are being a pain, so Bennie uses the "grumble" to get his point across. This is the way Bennie communicates with your puppy, is it the noise of the growling that makes you feel uneasy? Poor Bennie has no other way to speak out, this is his voice, the only real way of communicating when he has had enough, if you don't let Bennie use this communication tool, what can he do and how will the puppy know when Bennie has had enough? Make no mistake, although it appears the puppy is ignoring Bennie, your puppy is very much aware that Bennie is annoyed, how he chooses to react to this is also very much up to the puppy, however, given that the puppy is very immature and wants to "push the envelope" so to speak, this is where you come in to play and let the pup know "that's enough now" and remove pup from the situation with Bennie for some time out. Ray

Thoughts are with you at this tough time x

Completely understand. After the loss of our girl only two months ago, Samantha our other Rott is just starting to find her feet again now. The house doesn't feel the same, the empty space that they once filled is lonely and your heart aches to see them once more. Hugs to you, they break your heart, and it is never enough time with them and the loss immeasurable. Maybe they are up there, running free again. xx

Two months today So long since I have seen her beautiful face, stroked her fur, given her kisses and doted on her. My beautiful baby. Forever in my thoughts, always in my heart, never far from me. Thank you everyone for your kind words. I am doing a little better, but the tears are never far when I think of her. Ray

I have been to Kepala, it is terrific! We took our two Rotts there a little while ago, they had a ball! Facilities are great, people are friendly and your dog should have a wonderful time, it's like a little oasis in the middle of nothing! The pools are great, especially the outdoor one, especially on a warm day! Wonderful time for everyone!

:cry: So very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Gussy. It's so hard to lose them, I too am broken hearted since losing our girl. Take it easy on yourself, I am sure Gussy thanks you for all you did for him and especially all your love. Ray

Just read this from the start, wow! So glad that everyone is on the mend!! How traumatic for you all. xx

Desexing and obedience classes. Both do wonderful things to iron out pretty much every issue you have raised. Look up your local area for classes, there should be something not too far from you. Better still, get your son to take him for all of the above! Ray

Brittish Bulldog! Oww my post came up too late! Never mind, congratulations! How lovely!

Having just gone through a similar issue to you, we are one month along now without our other Rotti girl, our other remaining Rotti dog did appear to grieve for a few days, she actually destroyed our now passed on other dogs bedding, I take this as a sign of grief as well. I think she is settling into the new routine now, although she is probably a little more bored through the day without our other Rotti dog, who was a big part of her life, she seems to be coping, we walk her often, do training, play games and try to be up beat with her to reassure her. She does have the company of our other little cairn terrier x through the day, but he is old, deaf and not really that interested in playing or anything, but at least she has him for some comfort and company while we are at work. Try and stay up beat, play, walk and do things to try and reassure her that all is ok. Try not to molly coddle, as this just confirms that something is wrong and she should be worried. Ray

Only once! Husband accidentally left the side gate open, which is usually fine, as ours don't normally venture too far out of the house yard when someone is home, and he likes working out the front and having them with him, anyway, he went inside through the front door and both dogs followed him inside, and he opened the back door to put them outside, grabbed car keys and went up the street, was gone for about 15 minutes. Upon return, he saw two of our three dogs running around our street (we live on a quiet dirt dead end road) they were just sniffing around, wandering aimlessly, however our third dog a Rotty bitch had decided to wander off into the bushland over the other side of our street, I thought in all honesty, she's gone, she will never come home, someone will find her and keep her, or worse.. We drove around all the roads we could near our house, screaming, yelling, calling until we had no voice left, I was in tears, I was extremely upset to the point I eventually was exhausted emotionally and physically, my husband continued to drive around, I was home busy on the phone trying to call pounds, rangers, neighbours, you name it, I literally put the phone down, decided to just sit on the front porch and think for a minute...I looked up, only to see Miss Samantha (our wandering Rott) wander down the driveway, exhausted and thirsty! She had been gone around 3 hours, I have never been so relieved in my life, I cried and cried out of sheer relief. It was nice to feel her big Rotty kisses again! Phew.

One month today. What I would give to see her beautiful face again. I miss you sweetheart. :cry:

So very sorry for your loss. I am sure Kayla knew how loved she is. They certainly leave a big hole in our lives when they leave. Hugs to you and thinking of you at such a sad time. Ray

I would have a red flag about it. When we spoke to the breeder of our first Rottweiler, it was like being interviewed to take on one of her own children. We were asked many many questions about our home, right from what sort of floors we had through to obedience, visits from the breeder amongst a myriad of other questions, we also had to answer questions in forms and send back to her, we were encouraged to come and visit the puppy many times prior to taking our puppy home at 10 weeks of age. We knew everything about her parents, what their achievements were, what they were doing now and future plans of the breeder. Nothing was too much trouble and they were there to provide assistance with any concerns. Any good breeder worth their salt will also ask that you contact them first should you not be coping with your dog or if the dog needs rehoming, they will want you to bring back the dog to ensure it goes to a great home. Our second Rott, our breeder only lives around the corner, she is involved in as far as showing our girl and provides all sorts of help with any questions or even offers to look after her if we go away. All in all our experience with Rotty breeders has been fantastic, very helpful, caring and great ambassadors for the breed. Pays to do lots of research, go to shows, look into the lines and you will know just how whether the breeder is reputable, caring and looking out for your interests. Ray

Thank you everyone, even when I read back over my own words, the tears they fall. I have had pets before, but none like her, we were very close and gee it's a big hard loss. Hard to lose your heart and soul furry person. We have another Rotty in Samantha, she is helping me get through this very difficult time, she and Greta were great mates, Samantha is only 2 years old, so still has much to learn, but she is fast becoming my rock. She licks away my tears and cuddles me lots. I am so thankful I have her to help ease the grief. Ray

Very sorry for your loss. I found dinner time just after our beautiful Greta had passed as one of the most heartbreaking moments for me also. Adjusting is tough, it's been three weeks since we said goodbye to our girl. I am sure your lovely Zeddy had a wonderful life with you and we are sending your our thoughts and prayers to you. Ray

I just miss her so much We have had her ashes returned to us in a beautiful wooden carved box, but this just makes me feel numb. I would have walked through fire for her. She was simply the best friend and family member anyone could ever have hoped for and more. I will always hold her close in my heart. One day the pain wont be so bad, it's been 10 days since we lost her, and I cry every day. I hope wherever she is, she is pain free, able to run and knows how loved she is. Ray

Rest in peace Greta "PuppyGirl" Ashfield. our beautiful Greta passed away peacefully in our arms at 11.45 on 6 July 2015 after a short illness with Cancer. My best friend, my angel, my beautiful sweet heart. You came to us 7 years and 3 months ago, I remember holding you briefly when you were only a wee little thing in the palm of my hand, I said "hello gorgeous" and quickly passed you to Paul and said "here hold this" and he didn't let you go. After a few more visits with you, it was finally time to take you home, the sweet little girl with the yellow ribbon, simply named "Yellow". The car ride home, you held on to my shoulder and nuzzled my hair, slightly afraid but happy to hold on to me. As you grew, you were very confident, playful, serious, content, silly, stubborn, but one big happy girl with a big heart. We all adored each other from the get go, so much love, so much fun, so many wonderful memories. As I struggle to find the words that best explain how wonderful you are, I find I need to keep catching my breath, as I am in absolute shock that you are no longer here with me, our hearts are broken tonight and cannot even begin to imagine it to repair, you were my rock, my baby, my gorgeous puppy girl and the above words don't even begin to explain all that you are, and all that you were to us. I can't seem to do justice nor put into words just how precious and special you are. I love you to the moon and back a billion times over. When the vets gave us the terrible news and said "there's nothing we can do, just take her home and love and care for her until the time comes" I really had to ponder this, because I cannot take her home and love and care for her more, you see, my cup runneth over and flood the ground she walked upon with love and care, she already had it all, all of me and then some to the moon and stars and back again a billion times over and more. I will miss our "kisses for Mummy" or "kisses for Poppy" or any of the other myriad of conversations we had together, she had a big vocabulary, we could say any words and she was onto us constantly. I could ask her questions and she would respond in her usual ways. She was really something special, she was a special girl, she taught us so much, especially about the breed, and most importantly about herself. I don't know how we will go on without you Greta, there is a gaping hole in our family and in our heart. Devastated is not even the right word, it's beyond that, with great love, comes great loss.....and tonight I am very lost. I love you my beautiful girl, sleep well, Mummy and Poppy love you always and ever. Rest in Peace.