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Nov 8th, 2017 at 2:39pm
 
Any recommendations folks?
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Reply #1 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 2:55pm
 
I dunno what that is lisa... come on I am an old fashioned girl....what is it?..

hope its not another BMW. Sad
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Reply #2 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 2:58pm
 
what is your symbol meant to depict ?

A superman outfit ?
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Re: Getting a 🐶 for the kids
Reply #3 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 2:58pm
 
cods wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 2:55pm:
I dunno what that is lisa... come on I am an old fashioned girl....what is it?..

hope its not another BMW. Sad


It's a 🐶

You know.... a 🐕

Or

🐩


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Reply #4 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 2:59pm
 
Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 2:58pm:
what is your symbol meant to depict ?

A superman outfit ?


Ah.

iPhone 📱 here.

🐶 = a dog
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Reply #5 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:01pm
 
A mongrel from the RSPCA.

let the RSPCA choose it, tell them what you want.


if you don't like it, you can take it back.
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Reply #6 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:01pm
 
My favorite family dog is a Labrador but you'll need a good vacuum cleaner.

We have a x Silky/Maltese and he's a very fun loyal little guy, we love him to bits and so far, he's good with the bubba.
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Reply #7 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:05pm
 
Some dogs cost thousands of dollars.

And some cost next to nothing.

Should we be looking at saving a dog from a shelter/pound?

It's hard to know what to do.
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Reply #8 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:06pm
 
jack russel X foxy  as seen on the boat
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Reply #9 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:09pm
 
can jump up thru the stirrups and mount a horse
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Reply #10 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:11pm
 
Lisa Jones wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:05pm:
Some dogs cost thousands of dollars.

And some cost next to nothing.

Should we be looking at saving a dog from a shelter/pound?


It's hard to know what to do.



YES.

They are much better and really happy to be given a 2nd chance.
They know they are in a bad spot.

You get a dog that has had it's shots, a vets check, been desexed, get a guarantee with it.

We are foster carers for cats.
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Reply #11 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:12pm
 
the RSPCA will only give you a suitable dog.

NOT a pitbull, NOT a working dog.
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Reply #12 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:13pm
 
Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:11pm:
Lisa Jones wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:05pm:
Some dogs cost thousands of dollars.

And some cost next to nothing.

Should we be looking at saving a dog from a shelter/pound?


It's hard to know what to do.



YES.

They are much better and really happy to be given a 2nd chance.
They know they are in a bad spot.

You get a dog that has had it's shots, a vets check, been desexed, get a guarantee with it.

We are foster carers for cats.


Yes, but you also have to be prepared for a dud. It happens despite all care taken.
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Reply #13 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:14pm
 
Gordon wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:13pm:
Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:11pm:
Lisa Jones wrote on Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:05pm:
Some dogs cost thousands of dollars.

And some cost next to nothing.

Should we be looking at saving a dog from a shelter/pound?


It's hard to know what to do.



YES.

They are much better and really happy to be given a 2nd chance.
They know they are in a bad spot.

You get a dog that has had it's shots, a vets check, been desexed, get a guarantee with it.

We are foster carers for cats.


Yes, but you also have to be prepared for a dud. It happens despite all care taken.



yes, that is a possibility.
with the RSPCA you can take it back and get another. No cost.

they check the dogs out and won't give out one who is aggressive to a family.
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Reply #14 - Nov 8th, 2017 at 3:25pm
 
Rescued Dogs are very popular around where I live.
The dogs really do express a sense of appreciation to belong to a family and new owners who treat them well.

I have two Huskies. More an adult breed as they are super strong and take 'you' for a walk. They also have a tendency to fight when meeting other dogs because they are very pack orientated and use fighting to assert their rank and file on the Dog Sled. They don't fight to kill though. They are mostly 'Working' dogs first and 'Hunting' dogs second.
Beautiful breed though and of very playful and interactive nature. Very smart too.
I would not recommend Huskies to retirees - as their strength can drag an old person off their feet at walkie time.

There are many 'good' breeds out there.
There are good 'guard' dogs like Staffies, German Shepards - who are really protective of kids.

But I recommend a 'Mongrel' Rescue Dog from RSPCA. Mongrels tend to have less biological health problems than pure breeds. Unless you like forking out $$$ heaps to Vets.
Smaller breeds cost le$$ in food.

Last week, in local 'gossip'. Someone saw a Pitbull walking the streets off-leashed and they purposely ran it over (dead). A happy ending for any kid or other dog walking nearby.  Wink Sometimes you gotta be 'bad' to fight 'evil'.

Go to the RSPCA and if some pooch has its paws up at the cage and is looking directly at you with puppy dog eyes - then that's the one.
Don't get the ones that are too 'over-active' in the cage or the ones that look sad and forgotten in the corner of the cage. Get a dog that want's to be loved.

Don't get a Kelpie. They are too active and incredibly smart. They need wide open spaces and an activity that keeps them mentally stimulated - like work.
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