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Dogmad I tend to agree with you as it could potentially be a no win for anyone. Lolas Foster Carer has kindly offered the family to go back once the hives are down to try a poodle and see what happens. More difficult than initially thought sorry Karen

Hi All Well apparently things were not as clear cut as I thought and I apologise for my lack of facts. The family saw the gorgeous Lola today but one of the girls broke out in welts and is apparently has a mild allergy to dogs (saliva, dander or fur I am not sure). I am sorry but I was unaware of this till tonight as she has never broken out near my dogs albeit she has only met them a couple of times. The younger girl was frightened of dogs but talking to my brother apparently she is always standoffish till she gets to know them. The Lab part of Lola proved a little bit too big for the boys so a smaller breed would be more suitable. Thank you very much to Lola's Foster carer for her help and guidance despite the situation being more complicated than first anticipated. The search is not over and I am sure the right dog is out there. Thanks again Karen

I am glad I am not my brother's family All the dogs are so so cute Thanks so much for the pics and posts! Karen

Hi All My brother's family are definitely going to meet with Lola - to say there is excitment in the air would be an understatement. Hopefully it pans out but if not I am sure these leads will pan out. Ideal location as well as they are located near Penrith. I have asked them to view the pic above as well. Do you know how old the dog is?? Thanks for the leads Karen I will let you know what happens :D

Hi Again Could you please tell me where Lola and Matilda are located? Is there a pic of Lola? Does the Koolie x still need a home? Thanks Karen

Thank you all for your help. I have passed the informatioon on and hopefully one will pan out. Yes if i could get contact details etc for the koolie X that would be great too. Thnks again will keep you posted re progress Karen PS WAR????

Hi All My brother and his family are trying to find a medium (?) sized dog to add to his family. They own their own home and have a large fully secure yard (lots of shelter). The family consists of two girls 8 and 6 and twin boys 2 yrs old. Both my brother and his wife have had dogs all their lives (of all sizes and temperament). They are naturally more concerned about temperament rather than breed, they need a dog who wants attention and tolerant of children. They are great kids used to their Grandparents dogs (they live across the road from them). The dog will receive bucket loads of love and attention and will be walked as well as played with a lot. It will be part of the family not simply in the backyard and forgotten. Any ideas or dogs you know that need a home please let me know. The home is in Sydney. [email protected] 0452522289. Karen Falconer

Hi Bondi Sorry cant talk at work as I am a psych nurse and its hard to get the opportunity. I am working another double tomorrow but am free Thursday to talk - not too early as I need sleep I have said the things that have been posted here. You know I have two cats and a 10 year old, Mia should not have been a problem. Did the last lady contact you that wanted a rescue Chow - she had no children or other pets. But she works and he is used to your girls company. Your girl may fret as she will be more alone once he is gone and then again when your routine changes after the birth. We seem to rehash the same things and there is not a black and white answer. I wish I could come up with a solution. Has he been tested with cats? Where did that guy get a pup? Will email you with another couple of contacts - they are old but maybe worth a try? They are Chow savvy and may still want an older Chow. Yes Goldchow I have missed you all more than you could know This time next year you will be saying gosh Falgall go away 2010 the year of my return

Remember to consider how your female Chow will react to the loss of her companion. She will fret! She is used to another dog and you will be tied up with the baby and she will be confused by all the change. If you have the overseas option wouldnt it be worthwhile to see how he goes with the baby (with prep as suggested earlier) to benefit both your Chow Chows?

Hi BondiChowChow I am glad I popped in here. You did not tell me about your boys tendancy to bite children and also you sent me a pic of him with another Chow Chow but said he was not at home with another Chow Chow. I am worried how the female will cope with her companion gone? I have sent possible matches to you without all the information so I am a bit worried. Plus you told me that the issues with dogs were your imagination and that the groomer and others had told you that he was not aggressive with other dogs? So he is going overseas now? I can now assume he is safe and not refer people to you? I am sorry but you have me very confused at present. Karen PS The one you have been emailing

It has taken some time to write this. That tribute had me laughing and crying and I have never met Sam. Beautiful shots of a full secure and loving life with your family. I adore the sequence with Kim, you can see how close they were. I adore the Daddy watching the pesky pup shots - Sam looked so concerned and tolerant. I also adored the beach shot - got a bit wet I'd say ;) A wonderful tribute that not only expressed how loved Sam is but also portrayed his charcter. Thank you RIP Sam :rolleyes:

Thank you all for the kind words. Yes he was/is loved and I am so glad I had the courage to be with him. He was calm and in a strange way I think he knew. But despite that he licked me as I said I loved him very much. My eldest was also there as well as two of the Vets who knew him well. So it was a room of love. So hard but so unfair to see him as he was. His brother is a bit depressed and the tears still flowing but the good times will come fora=ward soon - there were so many to remember. I was always so proud of the way Wags made the Rescues welcome and how he loved to play with all. A special boy always Thanks again Karen

Thank you all for the kind words. Yes he was/is loved and I am so glad I had the courage to be with him. He was calm and in a strange way I think he knew. But despite that he licked me as I said I loved him very much. My eldest was also there as well as two of the Vets who knew him well. So it was a room of love. So hard but so unfair to see him as he was. His brother is a bit depressed and the tears still flowing but the good times will come fora=ward soon - there were so many to remember. I was always so proud of the way Wags made the Rescues welcome and how he loved to play with all. A special boy always Thanks again Karen

Sorry all too much has happened Wags was coughing and I did do the x-ray and it had spread to his lung. He stopped using his rear leg approx 3 weeks ago due to the orange sized swelling near his hock. The past two weeks he has been in pain so the meds started. They did help initially but I had nights where I would sit with him after giving more than I was supposed to. Mother's Day my youngest tripped on a pavement and scalped himself ie 25 stitches in his forehead as it was cut to the bone and skin hung in his eyes. So I had to spend three nights at the Children's Hospital. On my return the WHOLE of Wags leg was puffed to the max. He struggled to get up and see me - it broke my heart. He did not eat for the past two days and had lost 5 kgs. He was also constantly panting. I rang and spoke to the Vet last night and we went in tonight at 7:30 pm. Mark actually saw him and he was wonderful. He dealt with Wags Fistula problem and like all there knows him very well. His voice cracked as he remembered how happy we all were when Wags was so well after the fistula months. I sat with my darling mate Wags and spoke for ages then the time came to let him go. The cancer was far too aggressive. I miss him so much but hated to see the pain, need for drugs, him wanting to do things that were such a strain on his system. Horrid and very unfair for a 5 yr old to have gone through so much. Run Pain Free my Darling Boy - I am so sorry I am not capable yet to express myself in a way that you deserve Love You So Much Karen

Dwynwen pm'd me one in Russell Lea which is great as it is not too far. I agree Pampa we all need some good news soon! It is difficult as I get down then think - silly old chook be positive and bounce into the Vet enjoying chatting to folks in the waiting area only to be flattened by the time I am spoken to. The ladies are wonderful at Gladesville Vet and I feel bad coming out to them blubbering or trying not to. Their faces show so much empathy it saddens me and I do not wish to burden them. Yeah I am hoping next week is a goody. Mia on Wednesday to have her next mite scrape (hopefully second clear one). This so far has taken 7 months but I am confident she is still clear. Wags on Thursday to have the chest xray done - hopefully no node change ;) I promise to think positively for the next week and make it happen Thanks everyone for helping me mentally and emotionally it is appreciated. I will have to broach the subject with Wags owner my 7 yr old soon. He is convinced Wags is fine despite me explaining that he is still unwell. Whether it is good or bad he is exactly like me and wont take it well. But I will not have to cross this bridge ;) How is that for positive. Karen Snap Jodie - that was the exact recommendation I just received. Brilliant Thanks for the link. Karen