http://www.silkyterrier-toydog-webclub.com  

Animal welfare;

How you can help to be A responsible pet owner.
1) De-sex your pet unless you have planes for breeding,
if you waned to breed or Show with your dog contact
C.C.C. for more information.
2) Register your pet with the local council and ensure your
contact details are on its collar.
You can also have a microchip with tracing details
implanted under its skin.
3) Keep your dog on your property. except for walks,
and keep cats indoors at night to help protect native wildlife.
 
4) Play with your pets and exercise your dog regularly.
5).Train dogs not to be a nuisance to neighbours.
6) Protect your pet's health with regular vaccination,
worm, flea and tick control and an annual check -
up at your local vet.
7) Supply clean water at all times.
8) Feed your pets a nutritionally balanced diet.          
9) provide a cosy and dry sleeping area.
10) Ensure your pets are well cared for during holidays
 if you are away. Doggy holidays ???
Making holiday time stress free for your pet.

  LINK:                 www.pets.info.vic.gov.au

  HOME ALONE  

I wish someone would tell Me what it is That I've done wrong.
Why I have to stay chained up and Left alone so long.
They seemed so glad to have Me when I came here as a Pup.
There were so many things we'd do While I was growing up. 
They couldn't wait to train Me as a Companion and a Friend.
And told Me how they'd never fear Being left alone again.
The children said they'd feed Me and Brush Me every Day.
They'd play with Me and walk Me If I could only stay.
But now the family " Hasn't Time" .
They often say I shed.
They do not want Me in the house Not even to be fed.
The children never walk Me. They always say "Not Now"
I wish that I could please them.
Won't someone tell Me how?
All I had, you see, was LOVE.
I wish they would explain Why they said they wanted Me,
Then left Me on a chain?
Anonymous
 

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Deafness the invisible handicap "Hearing DOG" is his master's ears.
Trained under a special program sponsored by Lions International, the dogs are as
beneficial to their owners as are the seeing - eye dogs to the blind. The dogs are
trained to alert when they hear a knock at the door or when the telephone rings or
kettle whistles.
They provide companionship and thy make very patient listeners-just what every
hearing -impaired person needs!
Where to get help; For help or advice about deafness or hearing loss, contact:
Queensland Deaf Society: 07 3568255