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Oh what a little sweetie. Lovely to see her relaxed and stretched out fast asleep What a wonderful thing the neighbours all did, and lovely that she has been named after her rescuer

Happy Day Annie

Lovely

Good thoughts for tommorrow

That looks fantastic ! All the dogs look so happy, but Twigs

Goodnight sweetheart , run free to your Mum and Dad

Run free in the summerlands sweetheart So sorry for your family

In my thoughts and prayers. Come on little love, get better

So sorry to hear this. Huge to you and Hobbes. Agree about the rescue remedy, and maybe some for Whisper as well ?

I have the opposite problem with Foxy and black labs, esp boy labs. She absolutely adores them, so much so that it sometimes gets embarrasing She goes from (reasonably)normal collie to melted mush in, oh, about 3 seconds, and if she can get them onto the floor, then sits on their face and then.................er, well, you get the picture Is Foxy a bit of a slapper around black lab boys ? Yes. I thank the doG the day she was spayed

Good thoughts on the way

Run free little darling

Ohhh, she is beautiful Thank you for being there for her

Just heard from Billy that the dog has been found and reunited

Hi Cheryl, I know this is about pointies and live in cats, but hope there are some useful bits Greyhound/ Cat Introductions A lot of people seem more than daunted by the thought of introducing greyhounds to cats and as there are always waiting lists for 'cat-friendly' greyhounds a lot of others who could be taught to live happily with cats could be missing out on the homes they deserve. We have introduced 4 greyhounds to our cats now, two couldn't have cared less about the cats, two (including our Spanish galgo Millie) would not have passed a 'cat test' and yet in a matter of a few days, with patient and consistent introductions, were able to understand that the cats were part of the family and not for chasing. There is no doubt that it can be nerve-racking, we all love our cats after all, but we try to use a method of positive encouragement and praise, there is no punishment, no squirty bottles or throwing objects such as bunches of keys at the dog. We have never used a muzzle but you could use one if it gave you more confidence. We begin the introductions as soon as the dog comes home and don't given them time to get used to their new environment without cats. We have always let them see the cats straight away. Let them get as close as possible but be prepared for the dog to lunge at the cat, so a firm hold on the collar, praise the dog and remember that he has no idea whatsoever what 'you' want him to do about the cat yet and needs to be shown so stroke the cat as well and talk to them both. After this we usually put our cats upstairs in a safe room and then take the dog upstairs, you can do this on a lead, to 'visit' the cats little and often. VERY OFTEN in fact, as frequently as every ten or fifteen minutes throughout the day, talking to them both and giving the dog treats helps them make pleasant associations with the cats. This really means that someone has to be dedicated to doing this for several days but hopefully you will be with your new dog full time at first at least. Be very vigilant about doors being shut during this time to avoid any accidents. Don't rely on young children to remember to close doors and always double check. After a day or two the dogs really start to get bored with visiting the cats, they should begin to look away when the cats look at them and in general, as the dog starts to relax more in his new environment he should become more relaxed around the cats. At this point we begin to open doors and let the cats out again still being extremely careful and knowing for certain (not just 'vaguely') exactly where the new dog and the cats are in relation to each other at all times. When you know the cats are about in the house sit with the dog (it might be a good idea to have a lead on him) as the cat comes into the room. The dog's face will usually be an utter picture as he realises the cats exist outside of their room and he may well try to get up and chase the cat but stay calm, say 'No' if necessary then praise him. Repeat this process for a few days, we often let the dogs watch the cats being fed, a spoonful of catfood does wonders to take a dog's mind away from the idea of 'cats' and redirect it to 'never mind the cat just give me the catfood' mode and as the cat walks away the dog is not watching the cat but watching the food and can have praise and treats for ignoring the cat. With both our 'keen' dogs the introductions have taken five days to get to a point where we are happy that things will continue to go well. Of course we are careful for a long while after this and remember that a dog who accepts his own cats in the house may take a while to get used to them being in the garden, so when the dog is first in the garden with the cat you might want to keep him on a lead until he realises that the 'inside' cat and the 'outside' cat are one and the same person. Of course we would not claim this method to be foolproof but it has worked successfully for us and we repeated it recently when we introduced two kittens to the family. Our two older cats are both 15 years old and know how dog introductions work so some of the credit must go to them! Basic advice: Stay calm, be patient and consistent, give lots of praise, always know for sure where the dog/cats are until you are certain of the dog, don't rely on other people especially children to close doors... And ask for advice if you need it! Jo and Terry Kiely Millie from Medina del Campo with feline companion Jo and Terry Kiely

There has been some pretty nasty stuff on here, but this, whoa, this really shocked me. Having just read this thread, the main thing that comes across is that yes, of course children should eat out in all sorts of establishments, but wouldn't it be reasonable that after a certain time, some restaurants become young child free areas, giving adults the chance to be adults ? Isn't it reasonable to expect little ones to be in bed by the time the days into double figures ? The children people have problems with, are the ones who are out of control and being ignored by their parents/guardians. On any level that is not right. If they where adults, the police and/or security would be involved. (Not talking toddlers or babies here obviously) Why should anyone, of any age have to tolerate the bad behaviour of anyone else, regardless of the others age ? Why should the staff have to tolerate the noise, danger, mess and then the animosity that generally arises when you do have to intervene (I work in a cafe, I do know what I'm talking about) because the adults just wont do anything, as the little darlings can do what they like regardless ?! Trust me, we are not paid enough to deal with kids like that OR the adults that come with them Can't help but notice here that quite a few parents also relish a little time away from their children, so it's not just the childless that appreciate child free zones. Why should I get out of kids way all the time ? I shop after midnight to avoid them, when going to the cinema, I go to the last show, when eating out I already book after 9pm, I go to pubs with no child facilities, I do not go on holidays during the school holidays, I go for midweek breaks rather than weekend breaks, During the summer the dogs are walked before 6am and after 9pm................what more do you want me to do ? Other people are a part of everyday life too, why do some parents find this so hard to accept ?

There has been some pretty intolerant stuff on here, but this, whoa, this really shocked me. Having just read this thread, the main thing that comes across is that yes, of course children should eat out in all sorts of establishments, but wouldn't it be reasonable that after a certain time, some restaurants become young child free areas, giving adults the chance to be adults ? Isn't it reasonable to expect little ones to be in bed by the time the days into double figures ? The children people have problems with, are the ones who are out of control and being ignored by their parents/guardians. On any level that is not right. If they where adults, the police and/or security would be involved. (Not talking toddlers or babies here obviously) Why should anyone, of any age have to tolerate the bad behaviour of anyone else, regardless of the others age ? Why should the staff have to tolerate the noise, danger, mess and then the animosity that generally arises when you do have to intervene (I work in a cafe, I do know what I'm talking about) because the adults just wont do anything, as the little darlings can do what they like regardless ?! Trust me, we are not paid enough to deal with kids like that OR the adults that come with them Can't help but notice here that quite a few parents also relish a little time away from their children, so it's not just the childless that appreciate child free zones. Why should I get out of kids way all the time ? I shop after midnight to avoid them, when going to the cinema, I go to the last show, when eating out I already book after 9pm, I go to pubs with no child facilities, I do not go on holidays during the school holidays, I go for midweek breaks rather than weekend breaks, During the summer the dogs are walked before 6am and after 9pm................what more do you want me to do ? Other people are a part of everyday life. Parents should get over it and just accept that just because they love their kids and enjoy what comes with them, we don't all have to, and sometimes, just sometimes it would be nice if you stayed out of our way, not the other way round

HELLO LGB, so the gentle persuasion of a certain person finally worked then Nice one BM

So very sorry Run free little love

Sleep tight little sweetheart Some cyber and for you Patch.

Run free little girl.

So very sorry for both Ginger and Caramac both gorgeous little furries. Run free little sweeties. for you GMYY

for your brother and his family. Run free Charlie

What a beautiful girl. Thank goodness she had her last months with you, she looks so happy and content in the pictures. Run free at the bridge little Millie

:spudnikcry: So very sorry. Run free little sweetheart.