Do you have or had a rescue dog or cat?

Anonymous

you are very kind to look after such a neglected dog, people can be bastards, ,we have a pug we rescued form korea, we had to bring him home, we couldn't leave him there, the animal cruelty over there is shocking, really shocking, He is so happy back in Aus. but Spotswood detention centre was a bit cold and damp. and cost an arm and a leg.

Anonymous

you are very kind to look after such a neglected dog, people can be bastards, ,we have a pug we rescued form korea, we had to bring him home, we couldn't leave him there, the animal cruelty over there is shocking, really shocking, He is so happy back in Aus. but Spotswood detention centre was a bit cold and damp. and cost an arm and a leg.

pete

that is so sad,we also saved a 18 month old staffy x from being put down he had been mistreated & was so uncontrolable & had been rejected from several homes before comming to us but we persisted with him & called in bark busters best $250.00 we ever spent,he is still a little uncontrolable but we give him lots of love & care & i think hes happy here

pete

that is so sad,we also saved a 18 month old staffy x from being put down he had been mistreated & was so uncontrolable & had been rejected from several homes before comming to us but we persisted with him & called in bark busters best $250.00 we ever spent,he is still a little uncontrolable but we give him lots of love & care & i think hes happy here

simla

hi paradox, your name says it all,[paradox] i' like to make s short comment on what you said re the cost of your desired breed. i m wondering how much you ended up paying to give your wonderful,now recovered dog,a good home. recently a lot has been said about the higher and higher prices of shelter dogs. seems to me that if prices were lower, wouldn't more dogs be able to be re homed? vets donate the services to make it possible.,only to be confronted with some shelters taking advantage of animal lovers soft hearts[myself included] surely the aim should be the welfare of the animals. this comment is only aimed at those shelters who advertise "cross-breds start at$300, pure-breds start at$600" not those that have a more realistic pricing structure! Quite a "Paradox"

jules 1

I have got 3 stray cats that were left by the neighbours 8 years ago. So i have had them all desexed. Give them plenty of love and food to eat, and they are very happy cats now, but one of the cats has started to lose a lot of weight, so i am taking him to the vets tomorrow, i'm just worried he may have cancer.!

jules 1

hi again jules, yes $300 does seem excessive for teeth clean. cats can benefit from being given chicken necks to chew,if their teeth are not too sore,raw is best,and the bone will be a good source...

Hi Simla,

Many thanks for your reply .. again, greatly appreciated.
I went to another vet to ask the question about Tigga, the receptionist said he may need blood tests total round $280, the vet would have to check him over, which is fair enough. I then came home and phoned my other vet that I took him to last week. I took Tigga there for the vet to check him over, she said it could be dibetis, or a few other things. His weight is 5k, so she said it's ok, but wait for a few weeks and see how he goes,as he is still going around his buisness the same. The vet said they may have to look at his teeth down the track, $300 + $50.00 extra if any of his teeth have to come out.! Your advice for the chicken necks I will try, great advice, many thanks.
So I will see how Tigga goes over the next 3-4 weeks, and go from there I guess.
Once again many thanks for your advice, you have been a great support and help to me.
Kind Regards
Julie

simla

Hi Simla - ok will ask about the re-worm again. Yes his teeth have gone brown, which I pointed out at the vets last week, the receptionist/nurse said it could cost me upto $300 for his teeth to...

hi again jules, yes $300 does seem excessive for teeth clean. cats can benefit from being given chicken necks to chew,if their teeth are not too sore,raw is best,and the bone will be a good source of calcium, to ward of arthritis as they get older. i'd give them a couple of times a week. prevention is better than cure. good on you for caring for the 3 abandoned pussies.hope that helps.

jules 1

hi jules,i used to be a vet nurse,and cats that loose wiight , most often had 1.worms[worn at least twice a year, get it from the vet ,they know the latest/best stuff],2.could be getting older?...

Hi Simla - ok will ask about the re-worm again. Yes his teeth have gone brown, which I pointed out at the vets last week, the receptionist/nurse said it could cost me upto $300 for his teeth to have the work done on them, which I really can't afford as I'm a senior, but will try another vet and see what they say. - No, I don't only feed dry food to him, I give them all canned food, as well as dry biscuits, chicken some times as well. Look, my cat is still very 'bright' he is not just sitting around, and he is still eating etc, but he has lost this weight and I'm worried for him. Like you say, he may just need another re-worming again.! I really appreciate your reply, as it's helped me a lot.
Many thanks for taking the time to write back to me.
Regards - Julie

simla

I have got 3 stray cats that were left by the neighbours 8 years ago. So i have had them all desexed. Give them plenty of love and food to eat, and they are very happy cats now, but one of the...

hi jules,i used to be a vet nurse,and cats that loose wiight , most often had 1.worms[worn at least twice a year, get it from the vet ,they know the latest/best stuff],2.could be getting older? hows the teeth? 3.do you feed only dry food? sometimes older cats have kidney-stones associated with normal dry food,however, vets stock specially formulated dry food for older cats with weak kidneys/bladder trouble.they also have a special wet / caned variety as well. 4. i hope it's not cancer, but check it out just incase. good luck.Simla

jules 1

good on you ... wish there were more people like you in this world!

all i can say is that thee are so many 'sick people' in this world that want to hurt animals, ... I hope they get their day coming to them for what they have done to these poor animals.!

Your dog is a lovely dog, good to know she has got "special" people now as her owners.!

Anonymous

I, too, rescued a dog and it was one of the best decisions of my life. His owner had had a stroke and was never coming out of care. At the refuge he was the only one not barking. I took one look and feel in love. He is sitting here with me now, two years later.

Anonymous

We have a rottie X Staffie at home and i don't know why people are always condeming those breeds. Zeus is the most gentle dog in the world. He is almost 13 now and he is still as protective as ever. I know when my master 4 and master 2 go out to play, the dog is always look out for them. One example of his loyality occured a few months ago. Master 4 was playing outside and i was putting master 2 to sleep when Zeus started to growl and bark in a bark i've only ever heard once before (The night a robber came into our yard) i ran out side to see Zeus tugging my son back over the fence. as i got closer i noticed a brown snake rearing its head. If master 4 had gone over the fence, he would have been bitten. Zeus then leapt the fence and killed the snake! Man, he got to stay inside all week with nothing but home cooked meals and total devotion by us all. Zeus and master 4 now have this uncanny bond that i don't understand, but i am so greatful that we rescued him from a farm.

josh909

All my cats have been rescued from the Cat Protection Society. There's no way I would ever purchase a cat (or dog for that matter) from a pet store.

simla

All my cats have been rescued from the Cat Protection Society. There's no way I would ever purchase a cat (or dog for that matter) from a pet store.

the cat , protection society do a great job, they deserve a medal,as do all those who dedicate their time,money and effort to these TRUE charities. i'm tired of those who hide under the cloak of pretense of being a charity,only to feather their own nest! cheers, Simla

Trushka

What a great story. Eleven months ago I adopted a cat - a bengal tabby - from the RSPCA. She too had obviously been mistreated, and spent the first couple of days under the bed. If I moved my hand quickly, or crossed my leg, she would shrink back. But gradually she has blossomed into a beautiful cat and companion; she now goes up to visitors and sits beside them. Last week, she finally decided to come and sit on my knee in the evenings.

Anonymous

I love hearing stories like this we got our girls from dogwatch and after the Feb earthquakes we started fostering for them as well, our first foster dog we took in had had a hard time but by the time he left us he was a new dog he loved laxing in the sun and being around people fostering is something that we will continue to do there are way to many wonderful dogs around that just need a second chance just like your girl good on you :-)

wendel

Had a lovely Blue Merl I rescued from the RSPCA, lovely dog, ever faithful, sadly missed now. But, one day a little bundle of fur appeared on my doorstep, it was a Siamese kitten, barely 8 weeks old, very nervous and skinny. Not exactly rescued, but I think of it as being so, as no one in the neighbourhood knew where she came from. Miss Bruno has been with me now for nearly 18months and going strong.

Luuuuu

What a lucky girl to have found her perfect home after not a having a good start. She is beautiful and looks so happy in the picture. We have a similar story. Almost 6 years ago our dog Harry who is a terrier cross maltese (this is what the vet thinks) was thrown out of a car on the beaudesert highway Qld - the car slowed down to do it and then took off. One of the ladies my partner worked with saw it happen and quickly bundled him up and took him to the vet. We were so fortunate to be able to keep him and although he still has separation anxiety he is the most lovely & affectionate boy and loves our 12 year old Lhasa Apso (although together they are just incredibly naughty sometimes). People always say how lucky he is to have us as his family but we are the lucky ones - we were happy being a family of 3 but love being a family of 4.

simla

What a lucky girl to have found her perfect home after not a having a good start. She is beautiful and looks so happy in the picture. We have a similar story. Almost 6 years ago our dog Harry who...

good on you Lu! what a picture you paint with that story. what a dreadful thing to do to a little dog.thankfully the tide has turned for him now, and hes experiencing .a better life

Nemeen

We have three cats, two were from the AWL and one was found in the storeroom at work. The one we found was very small, covered in fleas and completely frightened of everyone. She loves us now but it was a couple of days before she was really friendly. The other two are fine though.

kaz0

Yes I went to the RSPCA in search of a kitten for my girls. I was told that there are kittens in the back room if I was interested in rescuing one of them. I did, her name is Harley (my husband picked the name). Anyway she has and still is giving us pleasure to have her as a member of our family. Spoilt rotten:) She is now 8 years old.

nelly2

i did rescue a beautiful female dog from the RSPCA ,she was about 4yrs old ,she was dumped at a horse stable in the pouring rain ,she was really tormented by this and in the kennels she used to stay under a blanket most of the time,and when she was out of the blanket she used to walk up and down the kennel enclosure ,when i went there after my pet had died through cancer as i said if any thing happened to my pet i would give a home to one from the RSPCA ,my first look at her i fell in love with her,i took her home she was so scared for a few weeks but when she settled down she was okay ,she still hid under the blanket ,but rarely,she was my beloved pet ,and every where i went she followed,but when i got her they told me she was 4yrs old,but when i went to my vets with her they told me she was a lot older,i had her for 4 more years ,as she got really sick and i was told by the vet that it was best to put her to sleep,i was devastated ,i cried for months ,i still miss her so much and i never regretted getting her from the RSPCA,but in that 4 more years i had with her ,she gave me all the love and frendship she could and i the same,but i would have loved more time with her.

jules 1

I have 3 cats, the one I saved is the mother to the 2 other cats i have. The mother was left behind by her owners. So i took her in, but she was pregnant, so I kept 2 of the 4 she had, but found homes for the other 2.
So sad how people just leave animals behind.
I just don't understand it.!

simla

I have 3 cats, the one I saved is the mother to the 2 other cats i have. The mother was left behind by her owners. So i took her in, but she was pregnant, so I kept 2 of the 4 she had, but found...

hi jules. i had a similar experience,at a flat i rented when young;the previous tenant left a ca, about a year old. and pregnant too. we found a good home for her with someone we knew,as we already had a cat,and they didnt get on...... later i met the previous owner of the cat and i asked them why? htey said that Dad didnt like cats-animals in general,and the kids brought ti home from school,supposedly dumped,and as far as they were conserned they had given it [6momths?]more life than it would have had otherwise, as the other option was theRSPCA ' they said it had worked out better than that, "hadden it?" i said they could have tried a little harder to rehome it if they couldn't take it, but could see they didn't care really . the kids were heartbroken. what example are those parents giving?

Dona

We rescued a gorgeous little maltese from the pound six months ago. She is absolutely adorable . She was found on the streets, no chip , no ID. No one claimed her... I still cant understand how anyone can let such a beautiful creature go. She is our baby now and we all love her so much.... We are very close to getting her a playmate and it will also come from the pound.

simla

We rescued a gorgeous little maltese from the pound six months ago. She is absolutely adorable . She was found on the streets, no chip , no ID. No one claimed her... I still cant understand how...

hi donna, glad your maltese is safe with you now. it occurred that your dog may have been previously stolen for resale and escaped from the thief! that happened to mt cattle bitch several years ago. she escaped from the thief and was wandering on a main road. luckily someone tied her up and rang the council pound dog catcher [in launceston] luckily she was still wearing her rego tag and they rang me. they also delivered her to the nearest council ponud to where i lived,quite some distance away,which was amazing! didnt charge me anything,said it was covered in the registration fee, [which is why we register our dogs ,so he said] i wonder if that is still the case nowerdays?

eugenie

We have always had shelter dogs & I take a long time to get over the loss, so now we have adopted a greyhound to save her life as they are killed or sent to China, mostly to be killed, once they are of no value to make money. Her name is Tally and she has a beautiful nature. Our daughter came back to live with us the same week we got Tally & our daughter has a Jack Russell. They look like" the odd couple" when we take them walking

simla

We have always had shelter dogs & I take a long time to get over the loss, so now we have adopted a greyhound to save her life as they are killed or sent to China, mostly to be killed, once they...

hi eugenie,good on you for saving a greyhound! the most gentle natured of dogs, and so elegant too. i had a greyhound, he was trained for obedience, shown as well. they love a day out with the other breeds of dogs. people don t realize how intelligent they are. thanks to Dr Harry Cooper and Dr John Murray[both Order of Australia for their services to greyhounds] these beautiful dogs are now given a comfortable retirement.

Gypsy

I have also bought my cat Charlee from an animal shelter which now is closed as people have now built in this area, they closed it down after people complain about the noise in their new neighbourhood, prior to this was all vacant property. Anyway thats not what I was going on about. In 1992 I purchased my new little kitten se was the most beautiful one there, she had been dumped the usual story just after xmas, you know te mongrels I am referring. Charlee was already desexed all I had to do was take her to the vet and have her final injections for that year. I did this and also had a microchip put in at the same visit, all this 19yrs 11 months ago. Yes my Charlee is still with me she has moved in every single state been in planes, cars doesn't care so long as I am there, never used the butter thing still can't work that out, I have learnt from my animals so long as hey are loved, fed and watered they will not disappear nor will they attack the wild life as everyone goes on about. Next month Charlee and I will celebrate her 20yrs on the19th Jan 2012. She still alert eats well and drinks plenty of water, sometimes her bones little bit sore, I put her on the bed when she meows and I then massage her, she laps this up goes to sleep until she either needs to go to the toilet or feed. No matter what she is my baby I will never have another one like her, but why would I want another one the same, if this was the case she wouldn't be so unique. I have always bought an animal from the shelters I will never buy or have from people in public, the sheltered animals have already been through lot in their short lives and if people wouldn't be so yuppy as to have to pay out heaps for these animal factories people call breeders the shelters would be so much better off and have more support from the public they do so much for so little, the small amount they charge for the animls is minimal as these animals come desexed and all injections up to date.

simla

I have also bought my cat Charlee from an animal shelter which now is closed as people have now built in this area, they closed it down after people complain about the noise in their new...

hi gypsy, amazing story about your much-loved puss. my aunty had an even older puss.a huge tabby female called 'Minny'. [she was minny when found as a skinny stray] she lived till 24years old, had a wonderful life in suburbia, 3 floors up in a block of flats. went outside several times a day, no kitty litter for her, the running up and down stairs must have contributed to her health in the .later years.these days there is glucosamine powder for cats whose joints are worn.helps with cartlege regrowth in dogs and humans too. I was given a german shepherd for my birthday as a child. poor thing was from RSPCA and the usual pitiful story. after spending a literal fortune at 6 different vets[.$550 was about 10%of the cost of a house in those days. we discovered he'd had nephritis of the kidneys resulting from distemper. he ended up on strong antibiotics,recovered from the nephritis,but with only three-quarters of one kidney[the other was not working at all].after all this, he lived till12yo. though never a healthy dog. yes.,i would adopt from a shelter again, but like others in this forum, i'd support those with unpaid carers who adopt a no kill policy , they are much more humane in their over all policies and need our support.

Anonymous

I rescued a big black and white male cat some few years ago. He had been abandoned on a farm and had been fending for himself for a long time. He was eventually trapped and taken into a Vet surgery to be put down as he had become feral. I decided to take him and what a great character he turned out to be. For a long time he would only trust me and seemed to hate men and would attack them if they came to visit. I named him "Horse" as he bore a striking resemblance to the cat from "Footrot Flats" even down to the protruding jaw. He had all the neighbourhood dogs terrified as he would hide behind bushes and run out and attack them as they walked past. He eventually settled down but never trusted men, he would actually growl like a dog at them. Even so, he was a wonderful mate for me and was very protective of me. He had quite a reputation in our area but everyone thought he was a real character. I gave him the best life I could and he eventually died of kidney failure. He was eighteen.
Life is not quite the same without the beautiful "Horse".

typhoon

We used to have two cats.My sister had rescued them as they were abandoned as kittens and would barely fit in the palm of my hand when we got them. The vet said that they were borderline survival when we got them but survive they did. They have been a part of the family for many years until the last of our cats died recently of old age. They lived out their lives with us and enriched ours in the process.

chellekat

We have always rescued animals in our family. Growing up, one of my first pets was a cat called Mischief who we got from the Cat Protection Society. She was a scrawny, terrified tuxedo cat who grew into a very outgoing, funny chef's cat who lived with us for 17 years. We have also rescued from the RSPCA but our most recent cat Bailey is from DCH Animal Adoptions who do amazing work saving animals from being put down in shelters. Sadly, the big shelters (including RSPCA) have to put down so many animals so I prefer to support the smaller charities who have a no kill policy and foster animals until they are rehomed.

I found Bailey at petrescue.com.au and urge anyone looking for a pet to try it. You will find so many beautiful animals waiting for homes living with wonderful foster carers who do it for nothing, just the love of animals. All you need is patience (as many of these animals will be scared and sadly even abused in their first homes) and a big heart. I hope that some day all people will adopt rather than go to a pet shop (simply look up 'puppy mills' online to understand why you should never buy from a pet shop as it supports this trade). I can never understand why people dump animals, often for such stupid reasons. A pet is for life, with all it's quirks, its naughty days, its fears - any animal can be trained and nothing is ever 'perfect' - just give love and patience and they will love you back forever.

kjgirl

We decided to get another dog after we had to put our 17 year dog Pepsie to sleep, it was a heartbreaking day. I went onto Pet adoption sites and applied to to have Pet alerts sent to me. After about 8 months I came across Teera she was only 7 weeks old at the time, the person who owned her mother was giving the litter away at 2 weeks old, SAFE stepped in and took away what was left of the litter and hand reared them.

I could not have found a more loving, happy playful and very cute puppy and she has brought more joy and happiness to our livers than I could have imagined. I knew she was meant to be ours because she was born the day after my birthday and the date my mother had past away 20 years before.

Yellow-sun

We got our cat Peter from the animal shelter near home. He was a scranwy kitten and the papers said that he was 8 months old, he was the size of a 4 month old kitten.
We have had him for over 2 years now. He is lovely and healthy and like most cats rules the roost. He is not allowed outside but does have a cat enclosure that is connected to our home. This allows him to go out at night and be safe from other cats roaming.
We live in an area that has alot of snakes too, so by having the enclosure we are proteting him. Many of our neighbours cats have gone missing.

Raksha

Our first rescue dog from the RSPCA was in 1968. She was a beautiful black labrador named Jedda. Since then we have had 10 dogs, all rescues, from German shepherds, Rottwielers, Kelpie X, and Golden Retriever. We live on a property and up until the last few years have always had at least three dogs. At the moment we have two, owing to the new council laws that have reduced the number of dogs you can have, even on rural properties.
We have never regretted choosing our dogs from the RSPCA as each and every one has turned out to be an absolute joy.
I would encourage everyone to look at the RSPCA or other rescue sites before they make a decision on adopting a pet. They will give you the background of the animal so that you can focus on any special needs right from the start., and by purchasing a pet from these organisations you are helping them fund the rescue of other animals who might otherwise live sad and painful lives.

paradox

Our first rescue dog from the RSPCA was in 1968. She was a beautiful black labrador named Jedda. Since then we have had 10 dogs, all rescues, from German shepherds, Rottwielers, Kelpie X, and...

Thank you Raksha for putting it out there and taking on unknown quantities. have a merry Christmas and enjoy your pets.

nelly2

5yrs ago my little dog sheba died ,so i said if i get another dog it would be from the RSPCA,so i went along to look at the dogs and i fell in love with this little brown dog she had been rescued from a horse stable where she had been dumped,they told me that she wasnt very old ,but after 4yrs she got really sick and died and when i took her to the vets when she got sick they told me she was an old dog,im glad i did get her as she gave me 4yrs of unconditional love and companionship ,i still miss her today.

maree

12 years ago my husband and I adopted a jack russell cross from the pound he looked so cute when we first saw and couldn't understand why no one wanted him.
When the attendant bought him out of the cage to show him to us we understood why he was not wanted. He had been in an accident and had lost his back leg,so there he stood in all his glory on three legs.
It was love at first sight and I knew we just had to have him. He has been a member of our family for twelve years and we love him dearly

Anonymous

I must say I rescued a dog for the first time and it couldn't have turned out better.I always wanted a Chihuahua and now I have the best chi in the world I think. I named her Lolita (aka) Lola. She is the most beautiul little girl inside and out all 3.4 Kilo's of her.She was so skinny,she had peridontal disease,needed desexing,she was quite a mess and was used as a breading machine. But now she has a charmed life she has lots of pretty jackets,leads and harnesses all her favorite dinners and best of all she has an owner who loves her more than anything and I can tell she loves her human mum very very much so it has been a good experience for both of us.

paradox

Our first rescue dog from the RSPCA was in 1968. She was a beautiful black labrador named Jedda. Since then we have had 10 dogs, all rescues, from German shepherds, Rottwielers, Kelpie X, and...

Hello Sue, to you a thank you also for making the decision to rescue rather than getting a puppy. I am sure that your Lola will repay you with lots of fun and devotion. Ours is the third rescue dog and we would not think of doing anything else. Each of the other two dogs that we lost to old age where good and trusting companions and we never felt we should have done anything different. Enjoy your pooch but be careful not to overdo the feeding and pampering.

yvette

Both my cats were found "Chester" at a railway station when she was very young had to feed her with an eye dropper and she has grown into a very loyal cat-12yrs old now.Then there is "Jack" found in a drain with his whiskers cut off,they have grown back now twofold and he is oh so handsome.All I can say is PLEASE PLEASE everybody have your animals fixed if you don't want any extra's.

paradox

Both my cats were found "Chester" at a railway station when she was very young had to feed her with an eye dropper and she has grown into a very loyal cat-12yrs old now.Then there is "Jack" found...

Hi yvette, any animal that is rescued and loved is one more tick for humanity. Thank you for doing these selfless acts. Karma will reward you.

woodie

We picked up a rescue dog from an foster carer. He is a Maltese/Poodle from we can gather. He was very underweight and frightened. He's put on weight and gotten quite cheeky, Every now and then, he will cringe if you go mad at him. We don't know his story but have an idea that he was either a Circus dog or one that was loved, lost his owner, left without food and abused by a Male at some stage. He freaks out at strange men, loves doing tricks and needs regular reassurance. He is a great mate for our Cattle Dog and I am so glad we got him. He has certainly brought a lot of joy and love to our lives. We can't know what he went through, just keep giving him gentleness and love.

woodie

Hi woodie, thank you for taking the trouble to pick up an unknown quantity and loving him like you obviously do. It is a good feeling to be amongst nice people. I for one am dreading the aftermath...

Every dog we have owned has been given to us by people due to circumstances in their lives. I too am dreading what will happen after the Xmas Break as one year we found 2 strays within a couple of days of each other. One was dumped and had been getting fed by neighbours until we brought him here and found him a home. The owner had dumped him and a pregnant female and our neighbours and just saved her and her pups before the hole they were in was flooded. We also found a Great Dane that had no collar and was skin and bone. We found her a home within a day, To me, as much as they can drive us nuts at times, they are great companions and deserve better than how some are treated. We originally decided to go to the Foster Home for a mate for our Cattle Dog and needed a small one as he always liked fighting bigger ones.

paradox

We picked up a rescue dog from an foster carer. He is a Maltese/Poodle from we can gather. He was very underweight and frightened. He's put on weight and gotten quite cheeky, Every now and then, he...

Hi woodie, thank you for taking the trouble to pick up an unknown quantity and loving him like you obviously do. It is a good feeling to be amongst nice people. I for one am dreading the aftermath of Xmas with its many animals being surrendered or abandoned yet again. Still there are people like us to relief some of the wrongdoing by others.

Tasha

We (especially me) have always rescued animals, from cats and dogs to mice and birds and have had a house full!! My mother has always dreamed of getting a pure breed sausage dog and swore when I moved of of home she would get one. She moved over seas and went looking at all of the gorgeous puppies. When I flew over to see her I was greeted my her new mixed breed naughty little dog. "This is Pip" she said. "I found him at the pound. No one wanted him and he came from a bad place. So no sausage dog for me again" Pip runs away from home, shivers and whimpers if mum leaves his sight, barks at everything that moves, bites and growls at other peoples dogs and is naughty in every possible way. Just what mum was not wanting. I still see her looking longingly at other peoples well behaved little sausage dogs as Pip struggles past growling trying to bite it. And we have a wee laugh at another dog we saved and how perfectly he fits in with our family. Hes off to dog training next week which will be fun Im sure :D

paradox

We (especially me) have always rescued animals, from cats and dogs to mice and birds and have had a house full!! My mother has always dreamed of getting a pure breed sausage dog and swore when I...

Hi Tasha, I am sorry to hear your mum has so much trouble with her "rescue dog". please tell her to persevere and join a club so that Pip can get used to other dogs. However no dog is essentially bad and these habits are usually the results of how the dog was treated previously. I hope your mum will eventually have a great relationship with Pip and good luck with the dog training.

tak0070

what a beautiful story. M y pratner and i just rescued a border collie 4 days ago. Live you she was all skin and bones so we fed her 5 times a day and put an add in the buy sell and exchange, now she is with a lovely couple who lives out in the country and has three young girls to love her two cats and a rabbit so even though she had a rocky start 4months down the track she have just started the rest of her life. well done.

Anonymous

tak0070, thank you for your compassion towards animals. They deserve better than to be mistreated and to be put to sleep when they are no longer wanted. Please Keep up the good work and thank you...

My partner an i rescued a beautiful tabby cat who was addicted to tobacco. We saved her from her addiction only to have her beaten over the head by some little scum bag. he beat her so badly that we have to put her down. Our eldest son was so grief stricken. since then we have adopted a male cat who was about to be drowned. Happily Louie is fine and fat, Our son's love him.

paradox

what a beautiful story. M y pratner and i just rescued a border collie 4 days ago. Live you she was all skin and bones so we fed her 5 times a day and put an add in the buy sell and exchange, now...

tak0070, thank you for your compassion towards animals. They deserve better than to be mistreated and to be put to sleep when they are no longer wanted. Please Keep up the good work and thank you once again.