Lizzie

Just back from an amazing two days in Dorset. My friend got married at Monkey World, it was a fantastic day, weather was beautiful, so was the ceremony. The chimpanzees came up to the viewing window to watch! Afterwards the staff put on one of the best buffets I have seen, if you get chance to go there it's lovely to see the work they do.

I'll quote a friend of mine. If you are voting Yes.......don't forget to put your second choice!

I may well be out of order here, but this is HUGE! Home Counties Boxer Welfare is co-ordinating the rescue of between 200 - 300 Boxers. If any rescues out there who can assist please contact Liz Powell. Snow....if I've been naughty, it's in a good cause.

Sometimes an expression can be worth a thousand words. I agree, the older I get the more outspoken and contentious I become. I'll be damned if I can't voice my opinion if it's going to upset someone's fragile ego. I found out that by bowing to everyone else you do yourself far more harm than good.

Well said!!! I'm gutted, words fail me at this injustice. How many dogs will die because of the way they look?

Waiting for the outcome of the Lennox case....fingernails are taking a battering!

I put no religion, like to think for myself rather than have a "holy" person tell me what to think!

Morning. Anyone know anything about Trading Standards? I have a bit of a problem about product safety.

When did I get to 1,000 posts?

Dog Logbook Scheme Dog Logbook Scheme - Aims and Objectives To produce a Registration scheme that is simple to operate but will move towards accountability and responsibility in dog owners. Also to gradually discourage back street breeding Perceived Advantages of the Scheme • Registration of all dogs on a central Database • Compulsory Microchipping, (strayed dog returnable to owner rather than Pounds, saving public money) • Microchip recorded on Logbook • Traceability of owners reducing the numbers of abandoned dogs • Legal requirement to register change of ownership (as with vehicles) • Fine payable if seller/buyer does not notify central authority of change of ownership • Annual registration fee, discounted or FOC once dog is neutered/spayed • Encouragement of neutering could help with behavioural issues • Yearly check to ascertain correct details (possibly done by vet in conjunction with booster) • Breeders to pay for special licence to breed, then all pups to be registered by law before sale. • Dogs not neutered by the age of 18 months will be classified as breeding candidates and licensed accordingly with an additional premium • Non compliance to result in hefty fine and confiscation of dog, only returnable upon payment of fine and purchase of log book etc. Otherwise dog to be rehomed through Dogs Trust • No, logbook, no dog policy to try to address gangs using dogs for fighting/intimidation • Dog Logbooks combined with compulsory microchipping could aid police in dog theft with a probable reduction in this due to traceability • Over time should reduce the number of unwanted puppies produced • Free registration for old age pensioners (as with TV Licence) Would like your opinions and thoughts on this please.

A very happy Birthday Michelle....sorry it's late.

Happy belated Birthday wishes.....sorry I'm always late.

Hey Ingipops.....Happy Birthday, know I'm late, but hope it was a good one!

Thank you for your very kind wishes. It's been a funny sort of day, I can well agree with the newspapers when they said this is the worst day of the year! Cheers folks.

Been watching the news coverage of the floods in Australia, awful! Now sitting here worrying about pets and livestock they can't get to or save.

I'm thankful that all my friends and family stood by me and gave me support through a very deep depression. At the time I could easily have alienated everyone. I still find it difficult to communicate with people, but I'm through the worst. I'm also thankful to my GP who referred me to a fabulous councellor, Jason, who did so much to sort out the mess I was in. There's lots more....but I don't think The refuge would like an "OSCAR" type speech.

That's a lovely story and so pleased Rexy is on the road to recovery. Her owner looks so caring, putting the pillow under her head...ahhhhh!

Does 2 months sound a long time?

Just out of idle curiosity, how long would it take on average from when a dog is offered a home, homecheck complete and passed, then for the dog to go home?

I am loving these replies, it's not just me that get these sort of comments.

Sad to hear that Pete Postlethwaite has died, I always enjoyed watching his roles.

This is one of his better moments! OH had finished his sunday lunch today, stretched and got up from the table. "Mmmmmmm I really enjoyed that, thank you, mmmmm lovely, pity it didn't taste that good!" I should explain that he's recovering from flu and his taste buds are naff. But....anymore remarks like that and it will be more than flu he recovers from! Lets hear your backhanded compliments.

Gooster. I think you are right, for what it's worth. OH is feeling better He took the doglets out this morning, I stayed at home (bloody sciatica again), met a lady walking her dog and she complimented him on having smiley faced dogs. A few minutes later along came another dog walker, she also remarked "I always think your dogs look happy". Isn't that nice! I got happy, smiley dogs. Made my day.

Happy New Year all !! Health, peace and prosperity to everyone.