That area is lovely. We adopted Fiji from a woman in Oxnard, and I think there may be a breeder there. We do have a big basenji community here in San Diego - 3+ hours south of where you'll be - pretty long drive but we'd love to see you! :D

Lisa thanks for the dog friendly site. I am going to read it tonight and share it with every I know. Also, going to mail my complaint form to the county so they can go check out this guy. They probably won't be able to educate him out of this stupid thinking, but maybe they can make him upgrade the runs and keep him on a watch list. Kindness, consistancy, and treats are the way to go to have dogs bond to you. Fear is SO!!!!!!! old news, as my young nieces says…

Hilarious - just sent it on to a gaggle of girlfriends. We call 'em power surges!

While you try not to, I am miserably failing at the same thing. I am literally sobbing in my cubicle. Really great story.

This is my idea of cooking… egg dish... 12 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pint cottage cheese 1 cup grated montery jack cheese 1/2 cup butter melted 1 7 oz can of green chilies, drained and rinsed Preheat oven to 325 beat eggs well add flour, butter, salt, baking powder and cottage cheese and mix well fold in chilies place in well buttered 9x13 pan and bake for 45 minutes serves 8-10

Although I have a bit of an outside perspective (being just a pet owner), this legislation seems a lot like the legislation in cities like DC which outlaw handguns. Responsible people wind up either paying fines or following the rules only to then have the irresponsible criminal element aquire illegal handguns anyhow. The law does not decrease crime rates to the extent that it's proponents put forth. I see the same situation happening with this sterilization legislation. It will be those who are responsible breeders and owners who will suffer. I do think the person who mentioned sterilization of cats to prevent feral populations makes a lot sense than dogs. Cat fanciers could apply for exemptions and the people who own cats as pets wouldn't be nearly as affected as those who own dogs. I would hazard a guess that a great deal fewer pet owners show/compete with cats than dogs. My big question is why does the "solution" always appear to be legislation and punishment. What about an incentive program instead? A small percent decrease in property tax for neutered pets…waiver of dog license fee...access to a special dog park for free where intact animals are charged a small fee...etc. There is just way too much legislation put forth without first initiating active problem solving.

OMG beautiful marking and i think the corny tat is awesome! wow thats adorable…...

Its fun to share good things…with rescue work, you need these type of "uppers"! Glad to share it with you all.

@YodelDogs: Oh geeze, should I post the pics of the couch excavation? :eek: Of course! After all, they worked very hard on the project…..and managed to keep it secret for quite a while so they wouldn't spoil the surprise. Pat

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: and now we have to wailt…... I hate waiting..... :rolleyes: :cool: Esther

Thanks for the photos… I like the tail...but then I like uncropped Dane ears and the like.

Yes.. pics please.. :D :D

Yay for you! Only 3 more weeks

I saw this while actually reading the paper the other day. Sure made me happy! Then today there was another article in the Washington Post about how Vick is trying to file bankruptcy from prison saying he owes millions of dollars to creditors. :mad:

@tanza: I think there are aggressive dogs in all breeds, usually due to poor breeding, poor socialization, and/or medical issues. Personally, I love Doxie's… if it was not for the grooming on the Long Hairs and/or wires, I would have one (or two)... like any breed they are great when bred properly, socialized and do not have medical issues.. (they mostly have back problems for obvious reasons). Toy dogs I do find as the most aggressive... "big dog" complex.. IMO... but again, breeding and socialization goes a long way... and also, again IMO, people do not treat their dogs as a dog (with the dress up, carrying them all the time, treating them like something breakable) adds to the attitude they get.... Agree. And I don't mean to pick on Doxies :) That dog just left a scare on me! Haha. It's scary to be a 7 year old & this little weiner dog is attacking your leg like it's a chicken leg or something. Haha. However, I agree with Tanza & lVoss that it is all how the dog is properly bred & socialized. If you are aggressive to any breed they will probably become more aggressive. I have met some very nice doxies, chiuauas, pitts, rotis, etc. It's all how they are brought up. A lot like children I think.