Goin' to the Dogs!

[Shades-of-Oregon]

How on earth do you get these pictures together

It’s tricky sometimes but ya gotta be quick. The dogs know their sits and stays and have good ground manners.

Also from your new dogs markings could be part Australian cattle dog.
She is happy with her teddy. Any name for her yet?
Our local SPCA charges $110.00 for female’s spay. Some vet clinics hold specials for spay yearly.
I have read that spaying dogs has removed hormones for a better longer life. But those doggie drawers can be a pain. Spayed females don't have the ovaries to fall back on when adrenal glands are overwhelmed by stress, due to spaying and age related complications. Just something to find more info.

 

[Marie2020]

It’s tricky sometimes but ya gotta be quick. The dogs know their sits and stays and have good ground manners.

You're excellent at photography with animals IMHO.

Also from your new dogs markings could be part Australian cattle dog.

That's a very interesting thought.
We have Staffordshire bull Terriers with similar markings, we call it brindle.
I could imagine sheep dog in her, the Welsh sheep dog always has a white tip on their tail. She has this

She is happy with her teddy. Any name for her yet?
Our local SPCA charges $110.00 for female’s spay. Some vet clinics hold specials for spay yearly.
I have read that spaying dogs has removed hormones for a better longer life. But those doggie drawers can be a pain. Spayed females don't have the ovaries to fall back on when adrenal glands are overwhelmed by stress, due to spaying and age related complications. Just something to find more info.

Yes, she certainly likes this teddy but I can't say that the feeling is mutual

Thank you. I was looking into keyhole surgery, this approach takes the ovaries. Now I'm confused, I only want whats best for her. The keyhole is around £1000 but a faster healing time so less stressful.

We live in rip off Britain.

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

Ahh teddy keeps her focused as she adjusts to her new home.

 

[Marie2020]

Ahh teddy keeps her focused as she adjusts to her new home.

I've made enquiries about your suggestion and there's no vet that deals with only the womb.
So unfortunately I have to go down the old route because just removing the ovaries would leave her with even more medical problems. She's already had a litter of six puppies

If I leave her un-neutered she will try to escape when in season. Plus there are criminals here that would steal her for breeding.

The vets charge ten times more for operations here and obviously are far less educated vets than in your country.
UK needs to catch up and stop over charging

 

[Marie2020]

Yep. She's loves that teddy alright

Sqeeky is gone but Ted is still number one

 

[flowerbug]

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Thank you. I was looking into keyhole surgery, this approach takes the ovaries. Now I'm confused, I only want whats best for her. The keyhole is around £1000 but a faster healing time so less stressful.

We live in rip off Britain.

wow, i don't know what they charge around here but often it sure wouldn't cost nearly 1/10th of that much.

yep, my guess was close:

How Much Does It Cost To Spay A Dog? (2024 Guide)

Spaying and neutering dogs is common practice in the U.S.; not only does it reduce the number of euthanizations performed by animal shelters annually, but it also provides several health benefits to both sexes (neutering is for males and spaying is for females.) When it comes to spaying dogs, it’

www.forbes.com

ok, here is for the UK:

How much is it to spay a dog in the UK?

Neutering or spaying your dog is not a cruel thing to do. In fact, it is generally beneficial for their health and behaviour. But what are the costs associated with neutering your pet?

wamiz.co.uk

Note: "If you have financial constraints or are receiving benefits, you may be eligible for financial aid to help pay the cost of a spay. Contact the nearest veterinary practice for advice."

now with that said, i bet the vets note that you are a very soft-hearted and kind person and so they may be taking some advantage of you by asking for a lot more than they might be otherwise... try to tell them you'll get back to them after checking around and see if they'll lower the price or seek some other help.

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

 

[Marie2020]

wow, i don't know what they charge around here but often it sure wouldn't cost nearly 1/10th of that much.

yep, my guess was close:

How Much Does It Cost To Spay A Dog? (2024 Guide)

Spaying and neutering dogs is common practice in the U.S.; not only does it reduce the number of euthanizations performed by animal shelters annually, but it also provides several health benefits to both sexes (neutering is for males and spaying is for females.) When it comes to spaying dogs, it’

www.forbes.com

ok, here is for the UK:

How much is it to spay a dog in the UK?

Neutering or spaying your dog is not a cruel thing to do. In fact, it is generally beneficial for their health and behaviour. But what are the costs associated with neutering your pet?

wamiz.co.uk

Note: "If you have financial constraints or are receiving benefits, you may be eligible for financial aid to help pay the cost of a spay. Contact the nearest veterinary practice for advice."

This support is only available in London and London alone .
These charities wouldn't even help me rescue a stray cat that I was willing to pay for the majority of the bills for and rehome.

London is the only place considered for this support from our these charities, they can claim a good 20 to thirty percent of the bill, unfortunately I am living far away from that city.
But they'll keep asking for donations right across the country.

now with that said, i bet the vets note that you are a very soft-hearted and kind person and so they may be taking some advantage of you by asking for a lot more than they might be otherwise... try to tell them you'll get back to them after checking around and see if they'll lower the price or seek some other help.

I've checked two vets so far. I was interested in using the keyhole surgery but leaving the womb in and removing only the ovaries will most likely cause further health issues.

Sadly the vets I have contacted so far are not as aware as they maybe in America, but I'll keep looking

 

[Marie2020]

Happy New Year from Nancy Rose and me.

Ted has too be everywhere with Nancy Rose

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

Looks like Nancy Rose is settling in her new home just fine.