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    Thinking more on this - there is a woman who handles exotic cat rescues and rehomings ( although my offer still stands if u need it! ) Very very strict home checks and may even know of people looking to home a Siamese and with experience on the breed - they are sure to have contacts for the right organizations in Joberg (if only i wasn't on the other side of SA) And along those lines there must be a boxer rescue org or even a local boxer breed club in your area? Good place to start - ppl who love the breed are all over.
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    AKA Bones and Raw Food Diet
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    In honesty I found the best food was the raw diets like Barf (and to a degree Vondis). Where in the natural evolution of things did dogs ever eat grains? (Except maybe semi digested in the stomachs of their prey!)I didn't find it significantly more expensive than premium pelleted foods and one feeds considerably less. Cats on the other hand are tricky so mine are on the Origen and Acana grain free ranges and doing so well on them. One cat needed to be on Hills JD so switched on vets advice but then se started to bring up her food - so have switched them back gain to Origin. I really really believe ( and have learnt from experience) that these are a better way to go.
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    Think I have posted this one before bit I love this pic! Epitomizes winter in my house - I'm dragging my ass out of bed and my cat just looks at me with disdain and snuggles deeper!
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    Hectic news Wayne! Haven't been following the other thread - what a decision to make. How long until u go? If u struggle to home Olaf then look me up - i won't take another dog due to work but I have 2 cats who want for nothing in my house. Don't know what your timeframe is but Chances are u will find him a home up country and closer but if u get stuck I will take him in a heart beat [emoji6]
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    Dominance
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    Awwwwwwwwwww.... Demmit! They are beautiful - I really can't have another dog but this make my heart yearn!!
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    Anyone in the Cape in need of a new furry companion?? Roxy's owners were evicted and she needs a new home. She has been tested and has no nasties. I would take her on a heart beat but I can't. I wanted to foster her but I'm going up to Sutherland for the TK so I can't
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    I'm afraid you are going to find no sympathy on this thread. Would be interesting to hear why you decided to "plan" this litter?
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    It's all the time he spends on the Hub during work hours that makes him slow....
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    How about you dust off your Mtb ( seeing as jnb apparently doesn't have any trails worthy of your sport - I'm guessing the bike isn't seeing that much action) and ride it in a show of solidarity like many others are doing. Make the most of a bad situation and recognise the sacrifices made by others. I have a friend riding in his full firefighting kit. Put on a red or yellow, shirt, band, feather in your helmet and get out there and enjoy the gees - imagine the whole of the M3 lined with the supporters who usually line the whole Argus route! Drink a beer, snap a selfie and be grateful you can!
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    Ok a question for Cape Town ppls... I had basically decided to visit my LBS and have a post fitted to see what it would look like, fit and feel the drop etc... But Saturday afternoon I went to help clean up rubbish at Majik Forest and parked at the bottom with a bunch of other cars. Yes I know the club has secure parking at the hotel, but I had a feeling not many ppl were going to rock up for the clean up (yip we were only 2 at the end) and it is nogal far for a girl alone to walk from the hotel to the forest.... Made sure nothing was in my car etc... Hour or so later I get back and they have broken my spare wheel off the back of the car - lock nut and all!!! 5 and a half K just to replace the rim!!!! A job for the insurance but I still have an excess to pay... Poof goes my extra play money :'( Knight in shining armor arrives and I am GIVEN a dropper post :) still can't quite believe it!! Im gonna to arrange to get it fetched in JNB but here is my question.... It's a Spez command Post , in perfect working order BUT the lock out remote switch thing needs replacing. I imagine it is probably out of warrantee and my LBS admitted they don't have much experience with servicing or maintenance of Droppers... So who do you guys recommend I take it to in Cape Town to have this sorted?? Thanx again!
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    Either the vet.More walking on Tarmac Catch and clip them yourself - hide the clippers till you are ready. If he is likely to bite you then muzzle him with a band around the nose and tied behind his ears. Be quick and gentle and lots of treats after. Probably need help to hold him as he will squirm. Or invest a lot of time in stroking and touching his paws while just giving him attention with no hidden agenda. Leave the clippers out in the open till he gets used to seeing them mad stops associating them with negative stuff. Eventually with time he should learn to tolerate having his paws handled, you can introduce commands etc and one day maybe he will lie there while you clip
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    Cool thanx - funny enough I have actually never shopped at CF but I have sent quite a few of my friends there - and they have all had great service. Think I must have read something about them being good and then each time my friends have come back with something nice to say and it has just perpetuated the referrals
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    Thanks again to every one for the advice. Seems the 30.9 is not a popular size if I look around. Still waiting on bike shops to get back to me with prices and availability. The 5400 was not for the stealth version.. The 3800 and 3200 I've seen are for the 31.6 size so now I wait.
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    Thanx Goose!
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    Thanks guys - appreciate it. Sorry I'm a girl and not great with tech speak.... Just one last check. Pic below is my bike specs - is the post more or less a one size fits all? Just want to make sure it will fit.... Bike is a medium
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    Ok - I am working my way through this thread but still back in 2012.... Need to talk current.... How many Reverbs are there? Been quoted from 3800 to 5400 for one and now wondering if there is more than one type on the market.... Will confess that the numbers make very little sense to me. One thing I remember that the small bike has less of a drop than the medium and upward. I think 75mm vs 100mm on the ladies bikes. I ride a med ladies Spez Rumour - what must I be aware of if I'm looking at the Reverb . The Spez post comes in also at around 3800. So which do I go for? Aaaand GO!
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    And today was my turn... RIP my Beautiful Boy - all who knew him were in awe of what a great dog he was. He has left a huge gap but at least he is with out pain and discomfort now. 11 and a half was a good innings but it was his time and I was with him til the end... <3 <3
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    Is Bottelary open tomorrow? Someone mentioned not due to Origin of Trails??
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    Hi TW I found this - hope it helps a little Strongs for this difficult time.xxx http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/5044-dogs-never-die-they-are-sleeping-in-your-heart
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    Several different manufacturers - it was Virbac whose batch failed but they did do a "recall". Was at AACL today with a friend to adopt a puppy and the lady there said pls pls pls chip your dog BUT also make sure your details are kept up to date!! Especially if you move or change numbers - the number of dogs they get in - especially over the festive season - that are chipped but the owner details are out of date is mind boggling! They chip with identipet which is one of the first companies to have launched chip. I think the cost of the chip depends on whether you still have to pay an annual subscription to the service ( also offer the lifetime option). AACL chips as part of the adoption fee - tho generally they do it when the dog comes in to be sterilized ( we had the pup done on collection tho). Collars are good as they immediately identify the pet as being "owned" as opposed to dumped or stray. But ja not all dogs share that sentiment!
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    I know u get different grades of HD. Used to be classified in numbers 0 was good and 3 the worst. Different system now but the principles are the same regarding the severity.
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    Being able to feel her ribs is a good starting point. Definately no "forced" exercise. It's not the end of the world - could be mild. Get her thin - all it will do is slow down her growth if she is overly slim and that's not too bad ( can be good actually) as long as what she is fed is nutritious and good quality. She can still do many of those things but give it time. She will stop and rest if she is too sore. Quality of life is important too [emoji6]
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