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Thank you!! I have had the same comment on that pic of Chen before and I didn't realize it but after the first time someone told me that I totally see that he looks like a sheep lol!!

Julia

It has been a long time since I have posted anything about how the pack is doing mostly due to time constraints and computer problems. Here are some updates. Cai Li will be 5mos old on the 1st and her last vet visit she weighed 33lbs and that was on the 6th. She is done with all of her puppy shots and just got the home again microchip implanted. She is such a big girl and so loving! Chen will be 5mos on the 25th and he is also done with all of his puppy shots and got the microchip. The last vet visit he weighed 30lbs. He has such a different personality than the other two he is so laid back and calm and just a joy to be aroun. RA is going to be fixed next month (ACD/heeler) and also have the microchip done. She weighes about the same as the pups and she is having the greatest time with them. She is so hyper and loves having play mates that can keep up! Here are some pictures of the pack enjoy!

Here are some of RA most are blurry because unless she is sleeping she does not slow down!







Here are a few of Cai Li she has gotten so big!






Here is Chen he is growing to be quite the handsome boy!







Julia

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Here is what I got from mapquest. It's a long route but these dogs are going to be PTS if there is not a home found or foster or rescue by the 10th. So if anyone can help with transport or foster or anything else it would be greatly appreciated.

Julia

I am going to be fostering two senior aussie dogs and I need some help with transportation . The dogs are located in florida and I am in colorado. I do have someone that is willing to help with part of transport but it is a long way to go for the dogs. Anyone out there that can help??? These dogs are going to be PTS if they can not find a home or foster soon because the owners are moving and can not take them with them. please help.

Julia

ok I just realized the time difference since the last post and there is probably not anyone there but for future reference where can I find it?

Julia

I agree with Angelsmamma. You shouldn't breed pupps when there are so many out there without homes as it is. BUT if you are going to you can have your dog DNA tested and get it papered at least that way they would be papered dogs and have a little bit of a better chance anyway. The testing is not cheap from what I hear. The breeder for Cai Li had the stud DNA tested before breeding so that the pupps would have their papers. Also you are going to want to get your dog health certified before considering breeding so that you are not breeding potentially unhealthy pupps. Good luck with your decision.

Julia

I have actually been "fostering" Shelly for almost a year now. The lady that owned her had to move and her son was supposed to be checking in on her and trying to find her a home. She was really good with Ra to begin with and then I don't know what happened. But her son (luke) stopped coming by to check in on her. She is really good with cats allthough she does like to chase them when outside but understands that the inside kittys are not toys! She will chase a bit in the house but all that needs to be done is tell her to stop it and she will right away. When Shelly came here she was badly matted and had (according to her owner) only one bath in her life. Since then I have spent several hours brushing and bathing her to try to correct so many years of damage that was done. She is much better now though and does not mind grooming at all but does not like a bath (understandably). She deserves a good home where she can be loved and cared for. Thanks for anyone that can help this poor girl out I can not express what a sweetheart she really is. Oh and her shots are up to date and she is spayed as well.

Julia

Thank you. I hope that someone does soon as well. Right now we have to keep Ra, Chen & Cai Li outside in the yard first thing in the morning for a few hours and Shelly on a very long chain just outside of the fence. After about 2 hours or so I bring the other three in and let Shelly have the yard until it starts to cool down a little later in the evening. About 5 or 6 I bring Shelly in the house for some people time and take the other three back outside for a few more hours or until about dark or so and then have to bring them back in for bedtime. This is such an ordeal since the exchange of the dogs takes at least three people. Shelly can not cross the path of the puppies in particular. She is sometimes good with Ra though but we just never know what is going to set her off or when. I absolutely REFUSE to send her to the pound. I know that at her age it would be very hard to find someone that wanted her and the chance of her being put to sleep would be very good. She is such a sweet dog with people there is no way I could possibly let that happen, I wouldn't be able to live with myself.

Julia