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RIP poor little poodle I'm going to have to be a lone voice here I think. I agree that it is the owner of the dogs at fault but I can't see that it is wrong to put the dogs to sleep. Had the poodle strayed into their garden I would think it wrong that the attacking dogs should die but they ( according to the report ) jumped into the poodle's garden and attacked. They weren't defending their territory, it wasn't a single unfortunate bite, it was an unprovoked attack. If the dogs remained with their owner could it be guaranteed it would never happen again. If they were to be removed from their owner what would happen to them then ? Would a rescue take them on and rehome them ? Would someone be prepared to take on dogs which had attacked and killed another dog with no provocation ? If it were one of my dogs which had been killed in this way I would want those dogs pts. If it were one or more of my dogs which had committed the attack I would be seriously considering the future of that dog.

Positive thoughts for tomorrow

I'm very much hoping you're wrong and it's 'just' a lump, but get it checked out anyway, sometimes it is better to know rather than just to guess the worst. Most of us on here will know how you are feeling and I'm sure we all hope you know you're always welcome to shout, scream, cry either in public or by PM. Lots of positive thoughts on the way to your gorgeous girl and for you

I'm so very sorry Have fun at the Bridge Hugo. You've brightened many people's lives and will always live on in their memories.

Bless him

It's a very nice jumper, whatever Rio might think

If there is any chance of Laura branching out into things other than collars and leads then I think they should be avoided in the name. Canine Cachet ?

Digby and Trev are both looking fabulous I'm sure Digby will adapt to Trev being away and settle for you even though you are obviously second best

I thought you'd know by now that there is nothing like an oldie to surprise you and keep you on your toes Sounds like he is settling in well

Lots of healing thoughts on the way to Rufus and I hope he continues to be a wonder dog and amaze everyone

Poor boy. Lots of positive and healing thoughts on the way

Welcome home Tess you beautiful girl . I hope your new family gives you everything a Fairy Princess deserves

Well done to everyone involved in helping this old boy. What a lucky boy Digby is going to live in the Page household, I hope you all have a very long time to enjoy each other.

Here's hoping all will be well from now on and that Indy won't need more liver treats

I'm sorry it wasn't good news. I'll think lots of positive thoughts for both you and Mal and hope the meds work some magic. I know you can't possibly not think about what might happen but try not to let it spoil the time you and Mal have left together, However long or short that time is, treasure it and enjoy it.

Sending Mal loads and loads of positive thoughts and some for you

It's taken me all night to reply to this Kazz, partly because it makes me cry and partly because some of what I'm about to say reveals more about me than I usually do I probably know exactly how you are feeling at the moment, I don't ever stop mourning my Bridge dogs but it hurts less as the years go on, I hope eventually you'll find you remember the good times with Max more than you'll remember the hurt of losing him. I know I will with mine, if i didn't I don't think I would ever get out of the place I'm in at the moment. I think your friend was very insensitive but I don't think you should feel she is less of a friend. She may have just been tactless or she may just not understand the bond. The night we lost Lasso we went out for a drink at a friends house. I had a good cry on Dave's shoulder and he had the utmost sympathy for us, although he fully admits he can't understand why we would get upset over a dog. He has a dog of his own, it is pampered, loved, played with etc., he is actually a very good owner but when it dies he won't be particularly upset, he just doesn't have that bond and never does have with a dog or a cat. In some ways I understand that because with the exception of my Dad I have never really mourned the death of a human. Although I have lost a few friends over the years none of them have ever upset me as much as losing a dog. The bond I have with my dogs and with dogs belonging to some of my friends is greater than the bond I have with the majority of humans. I know damn well that if I had lost 3 human friends in less than 12 months I wouldn't be hurting anywhere near as much as I am from losing 3 dogs.

Good boy Oscar, keep up the improvement

So sorry to all involved in the care of Bow Run free little girl

Loads of healing thoughts for poor Fin and a couple of these for you

Loads of healing thoughts on the way to lovely Bow and a for Grandma Squirrel

She is beautiful

Your only real option is to returf the garden just before leaving. You've practically no hope of sowing grass seed and establishing anywhere near a decent lawn before April.

We did our first cut for a client 2 weeks ago, it's an entertainment type place so has to be kept immaculate and the grass was getting too long. We've done one this week and will be doing some every week from now on I should think. Provided you leave it a decent length ( ie don't scalp it ) it will be fine. So it could be done well before t'other half goes away If you can find anyone to cut if for you it will be cheaper and easier to pay them to cut it and dispose of the cuttings than it will to hire a ride on mower, although you might have fun on the ride on

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARRAN Happy Birthday to the skin kids as well