kathy40uk

Good luck Shep for you both

You said that so much better than I could

Allie what an amazing piece of writing, I sobbed at work when I saw it this afternoon, am again now. This is why I'm so greatful for this board and for DNB. I knew BSL existed in America as I got involved in a lot of forums over there trying to help people find pets 'lost in the system' all over the country after Hurricaine Katrina, many of which were Pit Bulls that rescues were really struggling to get placed and cared for due to restrictions in many states. I had heard of the dangerous dogs act here but thought that was what it meant DANGEROUS dogs, not 'types' of dogs. I remember in my naievety thinking how lucky we were over here that loving pets weren't banned like they were in Canada..........how misguided was I eh! I have dogs, I have one very badly behaved dog as he was never properly socialised as a puppy (we're learning together, again thanks Refuge peeps) but thank God none of them are classed as 'type' (...........................yet!!) and an oldie who is getting incontinent and at first destroyed my curtains, door frames and even shredded the lino due to seperation anxiety but I love them warts and all and do not even want to contemplate how devastated I would be if anyone ever tried to take them away or hurt them. And God alone knows how I would feel if I had no one to turn to and didn't have a clue what to do if that ever happened or even worse, not knowing that there were people that did but I didnt know they were there or how to contact them. Thank God for people like you who are there for people. Thank God too that DNB are letting people know that people like you are there, (QUOTE) Am sat here in floods, but also incredibly angry. Angry that the dogs, the owners and yourselves are having to go through this, that the system is such a complete and utter ass, that the so called respectible world of dogs apparently considers these owners and their dogs criminals and getting what they deserve (another post). (QUOTE) me too. You people were there for someone I didn't know but put in touch with you cos he had put a note on the echo site devastated as he had been told dogs had died in the kennels his dog was at, all he could say was '**** has never been sick in her life' He had never heard of you but you were there for him and his partner, you got them through. THANK YOU ALL You answered in seconds when a friend of a friend had her dog taken and gave me your phone numbers to give her, despite the heartache you hear every day you were all willing to go that extra mile for people neither of us knew, I wouldn't have known who to ask before this year, I wouldn't have been looking at the echo site; my friend wouldn't have thought to tell me her mates dog had been taken if I hadn't been sending her all the DNB stuff cos I knew she knew people in Liverpool and I knew she was too scared to take her dog there to see her boyfriend when this all first kicked off. Thank you Thank you Thank you (This is probably in the wrong thread and should probably be in the perceptions thread but emotions all got the better of me after reading your post)

My Life As A Dog: The View From Down Here VISITORS: Quickly determine which guest is afraid of dogs. Charge across the room, barking loudly and leap playfully on this person. If the human falls down on the floor and starts crying, lick its face and growl gently to show your concern. BARKING: Because you are a dog, you are expected to bark. So bark--- a lot. Your owners will be very happy to hear you protecting their house. Especially late at night while they are sleeping safely in their beds. There is no more secure feeling for a human than to keep waking up in the middle of the night and hearing your protective bark, bark, bark... LICKING: Always take a BIG drink from your water dish immediately before licking your human. Humans prefer clean tongues. Be ready to fetch your human a towel. HOLES: Rather than digging a BIG hole in the middle of the yard and upsetting your human, dig a lot of smaller holes all over the yard so they won't notice. If you arrange a little pile of dirt on one side of each hole, maybe they'll think it's gophers. There are never enough holes in the ground. Strive daily to do your part to help correct this problem. DOORS: The area directly in front of a door is always reserved for the family dog to sleep. THE ART OF SNIFFING: Humans like to be sniffed. Everywhere. It is your duty, as the family dog, to accommodate them. DINING ETIQUETTE: Always sit under the table at dinner, especially when there are guests, so you can clean up any food that falls on the floor. It's also a good time to practice your sniffing. HOUSEBREAKING: Housebreaking is very important to humans, so break as much of the house as possible. GOING FOR WALKS: Rules of the road: When out for a walk with your master or mistress, never go to the bathroom on your own lawn. COUCHES: It is perfectly permissible to lie on the new couch after all your humans have gone to bed. PLAYING: If you lose your footing while chasing a ball or stick, use the flower bed to absorb your fall so you don't injure yourself. CHASING CATS: When chasing cats, make sure you never--- quite--- catch them. It spoils all the fun. CHEWING: Make a contribution to the fashion industry. ...Eat a shoe.

:partytime: happy day Vena :wub: :mecry:your diary has touched me so much over the year No more invisible dog you beautiful girl, enjoy those sausages

ooooh errrrrrrrr. I am getting friends but don't know how to use it

Safe journey sweetheart ..............................no words......................

for Lily and for you thinking good thoughts and everytjhig crossed.

Just in case there isn't There is an Indian legend which says:"when a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based upon what they know of this person, decide which humans may cross the bridge.... and which are turned away..." Unknown

So glad they are home now

Well done

not crap at all! How can you even think that after your post on DNB

LOL what a posh dog bed he has My first thought was 'Jack Russell she's been conned' LOL ('cos....................thought it was a human bed DOH!!...once again aging shows I need glasses!) He looks loverly!

Gosh those pictures made me and Have read all of Vena's diary entries What an amazing difference. Thank you for giving her that new life she so deserved

:GroupHug: Coryn :GroupHug: So very very sorry

Got my bioforce today, thanks Ange x

hi there Lou x

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ooooooooh do we get to bid all over again My hats, candles and Feng Shei book all came today

sorry mods but bumping this

Thanks Marion and thanks Wendy for the bubbles.....................dogs just looking at me confused when I start blowing them and running around the room trying to whip up some excitement while they give me that 'I'm going back to sleep look' LOL ...........still I'm enjoying them LOL

Nope, me too...........what fantastic news :biggrin:

Chicken moneybox 'twas me but not sure if my cheque has cleared yet

Sarah you are a star

and me