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Get well soon Ollie Katie

Hugs to Ollie - hope he is feeling better soon Katie

Yep, my husband and I do it together as a production line! K

Bath!

Thinking of you and Ollie Hope he is better soon Katie

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Not sure if this helps, but there is Jean Donaldson book about it: See: http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB740 Katie

Garlic is fine in small amounts - large amounts can have the same effect as onions. K

Got this from a website somewhere: Cooked bones, chocolate, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips, potato peelings and green looking potatoes, rhubarb leaves, mouldy/spoiled foods, alcohol, yeast dough, coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine), hops (used in home brewing), tomato leaves & stems (green parts), broccoli (in large amounts), raisins and grapes, tobacco. Katie

All the dogs I have ever bathed have been good except for George the Shih Tzu who wriggled and scratched and had to get out. Professional groomer only for George! The others all pretty much just stand there and grin and bear it. I don't think they love it, and would prefer to stay stinky, but they tolerate the hoomans desire for them to be clean. I have posted this photo before, but just a guide to what our bath time looks like (I usually do them all at once!): Ruski (former foster), Barney, Mosh (RIP), and Rosie

So sorry Mita. What a gorgeous girl. Hugs Katie

Very sorry to hear that Rozzie. I enjoyed reading his stories and seeing his photos. RIP Roadkill Katie

I am looking after a golden retriever who takes one stilboestral tablet once a week. It seems to work

From http://www.fosterdogs.org/surrender.htm Do you want to rehome your dog? The following table explains some of the steps you can take if you are thinking about rehoming your dog. 1. Evaluate your reasons If you can find an alternative solution to whatever problem is preventing you from keeping your pet, it will mean one less dog that needs rescuing or rehoming. While organisations do their best, there are always far too many dogs to rescue. Please seek advice or help if you can. There is some good information available online. See: Can We Help You Keep Your Pet 2. Try contacting the dog’s breeder If all the available alternatives fail, and your dog is a pure bred dog from a reputable breeder, you should try to make contact with the breeder to see if they are able to take the dog back for rehoming. 3. Contact rescue groups If the breeder can not take the dog back, try to contact a breed-related rescue group. See: Australian Dog Rescue Links and the breed pages of this site. 4. Try to rehome the pet yourself If you are unable to find an alternative solution or someone who can take in your pet, then you need to try and find your pet a new home yourself. See: Finding a new home for your pet 5. Prepare your pet It is very important to desex your pet before you rehome them. Pet overpopulation is an overwhelming problem and we all need to do what we can to prevent more unwanted animals from being born. Update the dog’s vaccinations and prepare a history of your pet. Include as much information as possible about his/her likes and dislikes, current food preferences, relationship to other animals, whether he/she likes to play with certain types of toys etc. All this information will help make the transition easier on the animal. Groom and bathe your pet so that he/she looks their best. 6. Take a good photo A picture speaks a thousand words. When you take a photograph, use a background that is in contrast to the animal in order to highlight his/her best features. Keep it simple and clear with few background distractions. Use a person, a hand or some other means to show the scale of the pet. Take the time to get a calm relaxed photo that does not present the pet as aggressive or scared. 7. Advertise Place an advertisement in the your local newspaper and on Internet advertising boards such as: http://www.ozpets.com.au/cgi/classifieds/classlist.pl http://www.dogmatch.com.au/ http://allclassifieds.com.au/c/ac?a=bc&i=41 http://www.petlink.com.au/Dogs/Finding_a_N...oard/index.html Note:Do not advertise your dog as free to good home. Ask a small fee to discourage uncommitted and unscrupulous people from responding to your advertisement. You can always donate the money to your favorite charity if you feel uncomfortable about accepting money. Run the ad several times. You are looking to reach a wide audience. 8. Prepare a good flyer Describe the appearance, size, and age of the animal. Describe his/her nature and appealing qualities. Include the pet’s name. State that the pet is desexed. Define any limitations, e.g. not good with cats/small children/ other dogs/other cats. Use a good photograph. Be sure to put in your phone number, and time you can be reached. 9. Network Take your flyers everywhere: To your veterinarian. To your work. To pet supply stores. To community bulletin boards. Show your family and friends. 10. Interview potential new owners When someone responds to your flyer or advertisement, you have an opportunity to interview them over the phone before introducing them to the animal. Ask questions about the person’s home environment to help you decide whether they can provide a suitable and loving permanent secure home. Make sure you transfer registration and or microchip details when you transfer ownership of your pet. 11. Take the dog to a pound or shelter If advertising on your own doesn’t work, contact local pounds and shelters and seek their advice on the adoption prospects of your dog. Be aware that the RSPCA usually has a waiting list so make sure you enquire with plenty of advance notice. Do not kid yourself. There is the real possibility, often quite high, that not keeping your pet will result in the pet's death, either directly at a shelter, or in not finding a good enough permanent home. 12. Last resort Realistically, if your dog doesn’t stand much chance of being adopted, take responsibility for your pet and take him or her to your own vet for euthanasia. Stay with him or her to the end, as painful as that might be for you. It will be the last great gift of love you can give. 13. Never abandon your pet Whatever you do, do not turn your pet loose ‘in the street’ or ‘out in the country’. This is one of the cruellest fates any domestic pet could meet. The danger, fear, and suffering they will encounter is heartbreaking even if they manage to survive at all.

Hi Casper I must have missed your other post about Zell - tried to find it but they all seem to be about cats - anyway just want to say that Zell looks like a terrific dog - the sort I wished I had the pleasure to have met. RIP dear dog. What a great girl. Katie

Clowny looks and sounds like such a great dog. We miss them so much when they go. What a special boy. Katie

Grumpy, Zack and Levis sound like great pets and were lucky to have known such love. I like the picture of them at the bridge - did you do it? Katie

I return to a full house; yet it is empty No Mr Mosh awaits me on the step. Walking through the door I only say 'in, in', and not 'in, in, in' as before. There is no mad rush to the food bowl And no-one checks if the magical food man has been. No one brings me a ball and there is No sound to remind me to 'open the kitchen'. The food is served, but there is No excited 'Moshy dance' in the hall. In so many ways, and all the time I miss you Mosh. Katie