While searching for a new puppy or dog - if you ever encounter a situation that seems suspicious, like a backyard breeder that isn't looking after the dogs properly, breeder's place in appalling conditions, dogs underfed, poorly treated and kept in confined spaces please report it to the RSPCA asap.  One of these places came to my attention recently and when I came to see the dog - that has been recently re-homed it was obvious that he had been seriously abused and neglected. By reporting it you'll be helping save other dogs from living in the same horrible situation. After you report it a RSPCA inspector is likely to go there, inspect the place and check it out. If they observe any acts of animal cruelty breeder will be charged and animals removed and re-homed. There are many backyard dog breeders out there, very ignorant of animal health standards and they just breed them in large scale to make quick money out of them without providing these dogs with not even the bare essentials for a good health and upbringing. They are born into traumatic environments and sometimes could carry genetically inherited problems. Some bitches become like breeding machines - having litter after litter all life long. That's why to choose a reputable dog breeder is so important. When looking for a new puppy to buy please check the Victoria Canine Association registered breeders list. Avoid the newspapers classified ads. You don't know where they come from.

My bunny Flop has adjusted to life without his old mate. He's been getting more exercise and as I board rabbits as well he has few bunny friends coming to stay here and to visit him. He's getting more affectionate to people. He got a new 'townhouse' cage for Xmas. He had to learn going up the ramp. It took a while but he managed to go up safely. I used the 'food lure' method to get him up there. He only got fed upstairs. He demands his morning walk now, so funny...

After another Bounty's leg injury - the 5th this year trying to get to the mare in season next paddock I decided to move my horses to another agistment without mares at all. It's been such a tough year looking after Bounty's injuries. This time it was a muscle tear. He became the stud muffin of the place, all mares after him. Well mate, party is over now, sorry to tell you Bounty... I had to put him on an separate paddock until I could organise all the moving. Too many mares around, mares in foal and so forth and the presence of constant visual stimuli it's no good for him. The spring grass makes them all a bit frisky too. James - the 25yo horse, has been crying for his mate but they'll  soon be reunited. I'm so tired of all the hard work with them. When the Xmas holidays come this year I'll be wanting just sleep. Arnica gel is very good for bruises and small lacerations, quicker to absorb in gel format so I have been using that and vet is coming soon to see him. It should be the end of it now I hope...                            

                                 

 Bounty - my mischievous stockhorse