Designer Dog Blogs

by shellerz on 4/2/2009 at 1:11 PM in First Post

Sammy was picked up by the local shelter after being abandoned and left on the street... He was then picked up by Austin Pet Alive (our shelters euthanize after 7 days). He was estimated around 8 weeks old, infested with fleas and ticks and just in a sad state. My boyfriend and I adopted him within 2 days of his arrival. Two days after that, we found out he had a severe giardia infection. The "worst" case my vet has ever seen. He may be a little guy, but he sure is a fighter!! He's getting better everyday and we are absolutely loving him!! We originally thought he was a border collie, but then found out he was a Schipperke-Pom mix. Hes the cutest thing ever.. his best feature is his ears. They fold over and we are hoping they never straighten out!! More details to come..
View Comment | Login to Comment | Login to Subscribe

by scruffy on 4/1/2009 at 9:53 PM in First Post

Many local councils [governments] in Australia are trying to get rid of "dangerous" breeds including the pitbull. The measures include the extermination of dogs identified by councils as a pitbull or pitbull cross, a 10 fold increase on penalties applied to other breeds, desexing, banning of sales on pups, muzzling, particular warning signs on owners' properties. I reckon the situaton will only get worse. We have found the pitbull is a very loving and emotional dog that does not know it is a dog. We treat them as part of the family and they have and do, give us more than we give them.
No Comments | Login to Comment | Login to Subscribe