She described it thus - Buzz is out of site (! no comment) in the adjacent field. Through the gate in the hedgerow she sees a herd of bullocks violently stampeding to the right, followed by a loping white Buzz-like shape. Fifteen seconds later she sees a terrified bolting white Buzz-like shape tearing back to the left followed by a violently stampeding heard of angry bullocks. (perfect Tom and Jerry!) Another short space of time and Buzz racing for his life runs towards and past her towards another gate, bringing the bullocks behind him. She and remainder of pack just manage to get out of the field before the arrival of the bullocks. Buzz had clearly been 'bowled over' by his quarry, judging by the heavy grass and mud slide mark down his right side.

Buzz seems very content and is sleeping soundly on the partially destroyed dog bed behind my desk that he frequents during the day. I fear that Buzz is a little lacking in the 'fear factor', and has no appreciation of how close he came to being the main ingredient in a batch of JR paté.

am i just being a paranoid mum!?

Shaun

Good service or what!

Jack and Millie want thier playmate back though. I have looked all around the garden and can only find one small crack in the fence, no more then 2 inches wide and it is secure, so how on earth did it get there?

When Aunti Didi (AD) arrived she and Mum were REALLY boring and drank coffee and ate cake – mum said they were not really cakes at all but called chocolate croissants and that I couldn’t have any ‘cos they would be really bad for me (I bet they were really bad for her too)

Then the adventure began; we shut Arnie up in the kitchen and dressed in my best red collar and lead we took AD for a walk through our favourite woods. She did look at one or two foxholes with me but seemed much more interested in the mushrooms and toadstools (I ask you – how sad is that?). Anyway quite soon Mum took off my lead … so instead of trying to make her see sense and follow me I was able to romp off on my own. It was ages since I’d had a good explore and we even went down to the river for a swim AD was very impressed with my doggie paddle; especially as I came back every time I was called. I have to say it is something I don’t mind doing anyway, but it also gets me a lot of fuss and sometimes even treats – honestly I can’t understand why Arnie doesn’t do it when the effort to reward ration is so good – sometimes I just don’t understand him …

Anyway after lots of running around we came to ‘the horse field’ where there was a woman feeding hands full of grass to the horses (like they can’t just put their heads down and get it themselves?) and she had two pretty lady Jacks with her. Straight off I went on the alert but mum said leave, which I did at first but then they came right up to me – it was pretty scary just in the beginning but then I realised that they wanted to be friends so we had a bit of a sniff and did some tail wagging at each other then mum said to move on – which I did; after all you can have too much of a good thing. Actually I think one of them took a bit of a shine to me because she wanted to come with us but the woman called her back.

Anyway eventually we got to somewhere they called ‘The Pub’ and in we went … (I have walked past it before but never stopped there although I have always thought it smelt rather good). So in I marched with Mum and AD, who sat down at a table and I hunkered down beside them to wait and see what happened. After a bit they got up, talked to someone then went and sat in the garden. This didn’t seem like such a great idea to me as there was a dog quite nearby who started growling at me. But Mum told me to sit where I could see the other dog if I wanted to and gave me a treat then she went to wash her hands (said they were gungy from my treats – what a fuss why couldn’t she just lick them – or let me do it for her?) Anyway, I turned my back on the other dog because I wanted to watch her and make sure she didn’t leave me. By the time she came back I had almost forgotten about the other dog. Soon big plates of food were brought out for mum and AD (why not me too?) But I didn’t ask for any and just lay on the ground until mum gave me a piece of something she called ‘pannini with brie and peppers’. It was soooh yummy that I ignored the other dog going away even though he had to walk quite close to me. Certainly won’t mind going back to ‘the pub’ again if I get the chance though they could have given me a fairer share of the food!

On the way home we met another two Jacks and even though they were a bit thug-like and scary I still managed to look as though I was keeping my cool but inside I was quite anxious and even though mum said how good I was and gave me treats my tummy churned and I felt quite sick – as soon as I was safe my insides just exploded – it so often happens like this when I am frightened – I sooo glad to get home as I was quite worn out. It was great to have a bite to eat and a good nap. By the time I woke up my tum was feeling a lot better and mum gave me a cuddle and told me what a good dog I had been. What a day!

Roxy burrows under anything. I just put the decorative throw over my bed and before i could even blink she was under it going to sleep! lol

Sometimes if I come home and cant find her i know shes in someones bed under the duvet if theyve left the door open and occasionally i sit on her if i havent prodded my covers enough lol

Gotta love it though! Its nice for cuddles lol

Thanks

No more lonely cold nights or hearing that I'm bad No more growling belly from the meals I never had No more scorching sunshine with a water bowl thats dry No more complaining neighbours about the noise when I cry No more hearing 'shut up', 'get down' 'get out of here' No more feeling disliked only peace is in the air Euthanasia is a blessing, though some still can't see Why I was ever born, if I weren't meant to be My last day of living was the best I ever had Someone held me very close, I could see she was so sad I kissed the lady's face and she hugged me as she cried I wagged my tail to thank her, then I closed my eyes and..... died.

--Unknown

I've attached some up to date photos!

There's a list of human meds that you cannot give to your dog at: [dogs.lovetoknow.com]aDogGotSickWoulditbeAbletoUseHumanMedicine

I also found the following list on an American website [lacetoleather.com]:

"Common Foods That Are Harmful Or Even Fatal to Dogs

Many common foods are actually harmful or even fatal to dogs. Some of these (listed below) will surprise you. Others are things you would never give your dog purposefully, but now you will be more careful to not let them be in your dog's reach. And some just need to be limited to small amounts.

Avocados (fruit, pit, and plant) are toxic to dogs. Avocados contain a toxic component called persin, which can damage heart, lung and other tissue in many animals. They are high in fat and can trigger stomach upset, vomiting and even pancreatitis. Symptoms of toxicity include difficulty breathing, abdominal enlargement, abnormal fluid accumulations in the chest, abdomen and sac around the heart. The amount that needs to be ingested to cause signs is unknown. The effects on dogs and cats are not completely understood. GI signs are commonly seen and should be treated symptomatically. In addition, the animal should be monitored closely for other clinical signs related to the cardiovascular system. (This information comes from veterinarians, the American Veterinary Medicine Association, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.)

Onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia, weakness, and breathing difficulty. Even small amounts can cause cumulative damage over time. This includes onions or chives - raw, powdered, dehydrated, or cooked.

Large amounts of garlic cause the same problems as onions. Garlic contains only a small amount of the problematic substance that is in onions. Just as with people, moderation is the key.

Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill him. If the dog doesn't eat enough at one time to be fatal, he can be severely damaged by eating just a few grapes or raisins regularly.

Tomatoes (plant and fruit) contain tomatine, an alkaloid related to solanine. As the fruit ripens, the tomatine is metabolized. Therefore, ripe tomatoes are less likely to be problematic for animals. Clinical signs of poisoning include lethargy, drooling, difficulty breathing, colic, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, widely-dilated pupils, paralysis, cardiac effects, central nervous system signs (e.g., ataxia, muscle weakness, tremors, seizures), resulting from cholinesterase inhibition, coma and death. (This information comes from veterinarians, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.) (All parts of the plant except the tomato itself are poisonous to humans, although some people are sensitive to the ripe fruit also.) Tomatoes also contain atropine, which can cause dilated pupils, tremors, and heart arrhythmias. The highest concentration of atropine is found in the leaves and stems of tomato plants, with less in unripe (green) tomatoes, and even less in ripe (red) tomatoes.

Nutmeg can cause tremors, seizures and death.

Caffeine (from coffee, coffee grounds, tea, or tea bags) stimulates the central nervous and cardiac systems, and can cause vomiting, restlessness, heart palpitations, and even death within hours.

Diet products containing the sweetener Xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. Unless treatment is given quickly, the dog could die.

Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, muscle tremor and paralysis. These symptoms are usually temporary.

Walnuts. When dogs eat the seed hulls, they can get an upset stomach and diarrhea. The real problem is the fungus or mold that attacks walnuts after they get wet (from rain or sprinklers), which produces toxins. If the fungus or mold is ingested by your dogs, they can become very ill and possibly die. Signs that should alert you to walnut poisoning are vomiting, trembling, drooling, lack of coordination, lethargy, loss of appetite, and jaundice indications such as yellowing eyes and gums. Severely affected dogs can produce blood-tinged vomit or stools. Dogs can take several days to exhibit serious signs of illness.

Chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death. Baker�s chocolate is the most dangerous. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. But any chocolate, in large enough amounts, can kill a dog. An ounce of chocolate can poison a 30-pound dog, and many dogs will happily consume more than this. The symptoms may not show up for several hours (and so might make you think all is well), with death following within twenty-four hours. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine because it is not as concentrated, but it is still dangerous.

Apple seeds, cherry pits, peach pits, pear pips, plums pits, and apricot pits contain cyanide, which is poisonous. While a few apple seeds may not cause a problem, the effects can accumulate over time if they are given to dogs regularly. Dogs should not be allowed to chew on a peach pit, cherry pit, apricot pit, or plum pit. Chewing can allow ingestion of cyanide. Chewing could also result in the pit being swallowed, causing continuous exposure to cyanide, or could cause the dog to choke.

Too much salt can cause kidney problems. Also, large breeds of dogs that eat salty food may then drink too much water and develop bloat, which is fatal unless emergency treatment is given very quickly.

Too much fat or fried foods can cause pancreatitis.

Ham and bacon contain too much fat and too much salt, and can cause pancreatitis. Also, large breeds of dogs that eat salty food may drink too much water and develop a life-threatening condition called bloat. This is where the stomach fills up with gas and within several hours may twist, causing death.

Raw liver or too much cooked liver (three servings a week) can lead to vitamin A toxicity. This can cause deformed bones, excessive bone growth on the elbows and spine, weight loss, and anorexia. Check the label of your canned dog food to be sure that it does not contain liver if you are giving your dog liver also.

Wild mushrooms can cause abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma, or death.

Raw egg whites contain a protein called avidin, which can deplete your dog of biotin, one of the B vitamins. Biotin is essential to your dog�s growth and coat health. The lack of it can cause hair loss, weakness, growth retardation, or skeleton deformity. Raw egg yolks contain enough biotin to prevent the deficiency, so this is not a problem with raw whole eggs. Raw egg yolks could contain salmonella, so you should get your eggs from a reliable source or cook the eggs.

Grains should not be given in large amounts or make up a large part of a dog�s diet, but rice is generally safe in small amounts.

Cooked bones can splinter and tear a dog�s internal organs.

Dogs can't digest most vegetables (carrots, green beans, lettuce, potatoes or yams) whole or in large pieces. Potato peels and green potatoes are dangerous.

Dairy products are high in fat, which can cause pancreatitis, gas and diarrhea. A small amount of non-fat, plain yogurt is usually safe.

Pennies made from the 1980s to today contain zinc, which can cause kidney failure and damage to red blood cells. A dog that consumes even one penny can become quite sick, or even die, if the penny is not removed.

Note: According to the ASPCA, "Some dogs can eat [avocadoes] without having any adverse reactions. .... The Guatemalan variety, a common one found in stores, appears to be the most problematic. Other strains of avocado can have different degrees of toxic potential."

"My dog ate ______ lots of times and didn't die, so ______ don't kill dogs." That logic is no better than "My dog runs in the street all the time and has never been hit by a car, so dogs never get hit by cars." "

Layla has been with us 4 weeks now - time flies when you are having fun as they say?

She is more settled at night now and gives us all a very enthusiastic welcome every time we enter a room, even if we have only left for a few seconds!!lol She is a very gentle lass and I love the way she plays with Toby our JRT in such a gentle fashion but has a very subtle way of putting him in his place if he gets a bit too much.

Here are the latest pics!

I took her for a long walk in the woods in the morning, then she went to the salon for a 'full works' groom at 11am. She had her nails and teeth done, her haircut and a general wash and tidy up. Then I picked her up and took her to my Mum and Dads where she had a play with Charlie in the garden. Then we went to my Sisters and she got to have cuddles on the sofa with my Nephew :)

Here are a couple of piccies of her new hairdo!

I had to go out to Tesco and when I came back there was a scene of total confusion and panic. She had bitten J when he was running across the garden and jumped on C and scratched her. She'd growled at the girls and they were all scared silly. So Tom put a slip lead on her (no collar) and I started phoning to find someone to take her. The warden only works 9 - 5 Monday to Friday, police can't take them but gave me the number for the pound. The pound can not collect, only receive so if we wanted to bring her in they would take her. But they are 30+ miles away, I have no car and my dad couldn't drive there at this time of night. He's nearly 80, been travelling all week on holiday and had just lost his bank cards so no way would I ask him to take us.

So what could we do with her? The pound told me to let her go but I couldn't - she was desperate to get indoors and causing so much stress for the humans and dogs here, let alone the nuisance she would be to the neighbours through the night so Geek and I have walked the streets for an hour or so asking everyone if they recognise her and of course no one does. So in the end we let her go and walked away. Tom is just about in tears. We feel both feel so responsible but there was no way would bring her in with her snappiness and Toffee would not take kindly to a hormonal bitch on her turf.

I just wish I had a contained area where I could have put her safely until the morning when I could have contacted a local rescue or something. Aaaaaargh!

Its is predominantly around the chilterns but cases in other parts of the country have been reported. The red kite population has rocketed since their reintroduction in the chiltern area, but this has apparently been a problem for some farmers who feel their livestock are under threat and have been putting out poisoned bait (particularly fowl). Unfortunately there have been a few cases of dogs getting poisoned by eating the dead birds they come accross.

So awful, think the word needs to be spread to prevent any further dog poisonings.x