Australian fires and Koala rescued
Posted By: icytoes on 2009-02-12
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It is so sad when a fire takes over and to think of the helpless animals who have no idea what is happened. This Koala story just touched me. In this link if you scroll down there is a video tape of the firefighter giving the Koala some water.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1141662/Australians-comfort-badly-burned-koalas-best-friends-surviving-bushfires.html
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my rescued pit
so lucky we found this sweetie
Fires down under
A friend of mine has a blog - below - which lists lots of info on ways you can help if you can. Completely devastating what has happened to so much beautiful land and people and animals homeless.
http://bellgirl.com.au/2008/10/veg-about.html
Yes, thoughts go out to all in CA in the fires.
My brother-in-law is in Sylmar, which is in the San Fernando Valley. I think he is too far north of the fires, but if the winds continue, who knows. Going to try and call and see if everything is okay.
Rescued dog video!
Don't know if you all saw this, but what a happy ending!
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2007/08/21/wsaz.dog.dug.out.affl
In the middle of the CA fires
We definitely need prayers. I am in Thousand Oaks, California, inland between Malibu and fires on the other side - Piru, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch. Breathing is almost impossible. The first day we were clouded completely in white smoke and ashes everywhere. All the windows have been closed for days, and still I find fine dust and ash all over inside the house. I have been here in this town for 26 years, and have never ever seen winds like these. It is unbelievable. We get a break in the wind, and the sky clears, but just when you think it is over, there is another fire erupting somewhere nearby. So far, no fires in the immediate town, just smoke drifting over to our city. We need prayers. If I am a nervous wreck I can imagine how heartbreaking it is for the people who have lost everything to the fires. They say maybe this will let up tomorrow. I can't image another day of this. The winds are so strong, my yards are destroyed. All the flowers in the beds are down, my vegetable garden is ruined, and there are tree branches all over my roof. This too will pass.
I rescued a dog, oh my what was I thinking?
I was just recuperating from surgery and I saw this sad looking little dog so I went and got from the shelter. I had 3 cats, no where for the doggie but have since found it a good home and now am thinking of, after the first of the year, rescuing 1 or 2 doggies or kitties from a shelter and I know a lady who then adopts them out. I will go to high kill place and that is something close to my heart and easy for me to do.
California Fires, so horrible. On FOX
they were just showing a San Diego reporter reporting on watching his home burning. He had lived there for 25 years. So sad.
My friends who rescued the pit on the side...sm
of the road -- he is a K9 officer. Just because it is run by police is no excuse to put them all down. Do you know pits are used for K9 dogs? Law enforcement would not use these dogs if they could not be trained to be civilized dogs.
My friends did take up a lot of time but they just wanted to help the dog.
Even though you don't like pits or maybe other large dogs I am glad you do help the small guys. I just love them all. I am a sucker for dogs. Your average doglover. It don't matter what kind. I am just that way. I can't help it.
You are free to stereotype any way you want. That is your right. But it just hurts me to see it because I know my dog is not like that. Some are dangerous dogs. But they were not raised to be family dogs. They didn't have good owners. I just want to give all dogs a chance. Even pit bulls.
I will say a pit bull is not a dog to be left out in the yard to roam the neighborhood. They are too big and strong to be let loose to possibly hurt someone. I will give you that.
Hey, guys, they rescued the captain...
I just wanted all of you to know, they successfully rescued the captain of the hijacked ship. He's just fine.
ICK!!! I'll take earthquakes, fires, mudslides,
But giant flying cockroaches? Eeewwww!
aussie fires and animal rescue
Animal lovers please check out rspca.org.au or rspcavic.org for info on donating to animal rescue efforts during current devastating fire in Aus. I know everybody is broke now, but if at all possible let's help out.
Aww...story about the skateboarders that rescued abandoned baby (sm)
 Did you see that??? It's on NY Post and USA today sites. I know it is awful that the baby was abandoned...but did you see the guys who rescued her? Rough looking New York teenage skateboarders...warmed my heart to see that!!!
Some Australian dude! nm
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definitely Australian Shepherd
they are intelligent, sensitive, kind yet capable of protecting well, very responsive...but they are not for everyone (for their need to be with you a lot, need for exercise, etc)
3/4 Red Australian Cattle dog, 1/4 Blue
3 years old. His name is Eddie
I LOVE his Australian accent - MN
NM
Australian sheppard - Aussies
A friend has had several Aussies and has had problems at the vet's office.
One died after it was taken in for grooming and flea dipping. She said that the only dip that can be used is that as the same for sheep???
Her daughter's dog was in for routine teeth cleaning, but the anesthsia got to him and he died.
She took her current Aussie to the vet for neutering. When he came home he was lethargic. They took him back and the doctor put him on an IV to flush his system of any anesthesia?
Does any of this sound familiar? Thank you
We had an Australian Blue Heeler and he
was the best dog we have ever had.
Lucky you! My niece has a red Australian Cattle Dog
and she is adorable. Name is Reggie. She was taught to ring a bell when she needed to go out and learned to do so in 2 days! She herds everyone when they are in the pool and my niece must actually stop her or she gets blisters on her little feet and is worn out! They are incredible. I know some people refer to them as Heelers as well, maybe the same thing or maybe a tad different. In any event, what a great dog!!
Australian Cattle Dog? What a wonderful picture of an s/m
obviously very happy, well taken care of dog. I wish they all had it so good!
Shelties or Australian Sheep Dogs are great family dogs. rm
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