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Faye wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Oh Faye you poor thing! That's what happens when you try to do the right thing! Good on you for that anyway...next time just ring the vet first:)"Yes, dog is now happy just back fr..."
So distressing to try to save an injured animal, only to get problems with those you turn to. I think that in general, the vets are the best option. They can contact wildlife carers, if necessary.
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Yes, dog is now happy..."
I think you're right there Faye:)
Oh what a frustrating day for you Faye! We rescued baby ring tails this year, they are always twins, their mum died....so tiny and very, very cute! I so wanted to keep them haha...but didn't take me 20 calls just two. Sounded like they didn't care that much :(
Sharon wrote: "Faye wrote: "My day off today, what a morning, firstly went to walk the dog came across a poor little injured possum ran back home to collect something to put possum in and put dog out of way, she..."I am too scared to ring the vet to find out.
Faye wrote: "I am too scared to ring the vet to find out..."Aaaawe - is there no-one home who can hold your hand while you ring?
Michael wrote: "My big problem is i am flat as a tack and even after a deccent sleep last night am still feeling tired...."My remedy is take it easy - don't try and push yourself - sit still and read a book - maybe two or three.
Faye wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Faye wrote: "My day off today, what a morning, firstly went to walk the dog came across a poor little injured possum ran back home to collect something to put possum in and put dog ..."So would I be, Faye. But then again I would want to know, but that's just me of course. Remember whatever the outcome, Faye the little possum was given a second chance which is thanks to you. Keep us posted if you find out either way.
Faye wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Faye wrote: "My day off today, what a morning, firstly went to walk the dog came across a poor little injured possum ran back home to collect something to put possum in and put dog ..."Oh Faye, sometimes WIRES simply does not have enough people to deal with all the jobs needed. But now, you do have the number in case there's a next time. I had a similar experience recently and like you, found no-one seemed to have the correct phone number. The Vet wouldn't help, the Ranger wouldn't help, the RSPCA wouldn't help; it's sooo frustrating, isn't it?
But you did the possum a good turn by not leaving it to be on the ground to be mauled by dogs! I wouldn't ring the vets, why make yourself feel any worse? You can't change the outcome. You are a good person for helping in the beginning!
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http://www.animalsaustralia.org/take_...
Brenda wrote: "For anyone who is interested in helping to stop the type of thing that happened on Tuesday with the deaths of those two magnificent horses...http://www.animalsaustralia.org/take_......"
Wonderful of you to post this, Brenda. Signed, supported and sent on to people I know.
Thanks for posting that Brenda. The number of horses that are bred for the racing industry and then discarded is horrendous, especially when a few people are making a fortune out of it and hordes of gamblers are losing huge amounts of money.
I had a horrendous day yesterday - just need to vent. I HATE cancer!!!!Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been fighting the disease valiently - each lost.
I have one more friend who is terminally ill right now - although she assures me she'll beat it. I hope she does.
Dissapeared into my books last night for comfort - feel better this morning - more resigned. Gee I wish they'd find a cure!
My boss is back at work today - so the good thing is she'll keep me so busy I won't be able to put my head above water for most of the day!!! :)
Vent over - you can resume normal transmission
Goodreads have just contacted me to say that the account that rated three of my titles at 2 stars has been removed.Thanks, everyone, for helping. :)
Sally906 wrote: "I had a horrendous day yesterday - just need to vent. I HATE cancer!!!!Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been fighting the disease ..."
Oh gosh Sally, I feel your pain and sadness, I lost one of my closest friends two years ago and my other bestie has just been told she has cancer...so here we go again! I am trying to keep positive for her but boy it is hard, I don't have a huge array of friends just 2 or 3 close ones and they are dwindling.Keep your chin up.
Thoughts and prayers with you and your friends' families, Sally. I agree - cancer is just awful. Hope your day goes as well as can be expected today... And hope you have things planned for the weekend that can help to distract you a little :-/And I think some of the research into cancer sounds promising - let's hope that cure comes sooner rather than later!
Sally906 wrote: "I had a horrendous day yesterday - just need to vent. I HATE cancer!!!!Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been fighting the disease ..."
Feeling your pain Sally. It is hard to see people we love suffer.
Sally906 wrote: "I had a horrendous day yesterday - just need to vent. I HATE cancer!!!!Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been fighting the disease ..."
My thoughts are with you Sally. I don't think there is anyone that hasn't been touched by cancer in some way. My best friend died 12 years ago leaving behind a husband and 2 teenage daughters. Not a day goes by when I don't think of her.
I had a lovely coffee this morning with Brenda and her husband as they broke their journey for half an hour near where I live on their road trip back to their neck of the woods!Lovely to meet up in person after so many comments back and forth on Goodreads!!
Sally906 wrote: "I had a horrendous day yesterday - just need to vent. I HATE cancer!!!!Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been fighting the disease ..."
That is awful Sally. Cancer is a terrible disease, especially when it affects younger people with young families. So sad to hear you've had so many friends affected recently.
The problem with cancer is that pretty much every person's cancer is different. There are new treatments and drugs coming out all the time but cancer cells are very good at finding new ways to beat them so most of the new drugs don't work for long. There's a lot of hope in immune therapies these days - training the body's own immune system to fight the cancer.
Margaret wrote: "Goodreads have just contacted me to say that the account that rated three of my titles at 2 stars has been removed.Thanks, everyone, for helping. :)"
Good outcome Margaret
Margaret wrote: "Goodreads have just contacted me to say that the account that rated three of my titles at 2 stars has been removed.Thanks, everyone, for helping. :)"
Good result Margaret! Did you report it to them?
Faye wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Goodreads have just contacted me to say that the account that rated three of my titles at 2 stars has been removed.Thanks, everyone, for helping. :)"
Good outcome Margaret"
:)
Carolyn wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Goodreads have just contacted me to say that the account that rated three of my titles at 2 stars has been removed.Thanks, everyone, for helping. :)"
Good result Margaret! Did y..."
Yes, Carolyn.
Faye wrote: "My day off today, what a morning, firstly went to walk the dog came across a poor little injured possum ran back home to collect something to put possum in and put dog out of way, she just wanted ..."Hi Faye: In Victoria, a vet has to provide first aid (at a minimum) to injured wildlife free of charge. Remember that WIRES is a volunteer-only, unfunded organisation -- the job they do is amazing given their limited resources.
I haven't read all the posts yet, but I'm hoping the possum survived.
Sally906 wrote: "I had a horrendous day yesterday - just need to vent. I HATE cancer!!!!Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been fighting the disease ..."
Oh, Sally, that is awful. I don't blame you hating cancer. It's a dreadful disease that steals too many people's lives...
Carolyn wrote: "The problem with cancer is that pretty much every person's cancer is different. There are new treatments and drugs coming out all the time but cancer cells are very good at finding new ways to beat them so most of the new drugs don't work for long. There's a lot of hope in immune therapies these days - training the body's own immune system to fight the cancer."Well said, Carolyn.
Vicki wrote: "Faye wrote: "My day off today, what a morning, firstly went to walk the dog came across a poor little injured possum ran back home to collect something to put possum in and put dog out of way, she..."Hi Vicki, I get they are volunteers, but seriously to make 20 phone calls and get nowhere everyone I spoke to said ring so and so, then that person would say of no you will have to ring so and so. The vet took the possum - the vet was great - but they did not open for two hours when I first found the possum. Don't know what happened to the little guy but think the outcome would not of been good, but at least the vet could do it humanely.
Veronica wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "I had a horrendous day yesterday - just need to vent. I HATE cancer!!!!Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been figh..."
That is so true. I lost my mom through cancer . . . she was such a kind hearted person. Then I lost my dad from an ailment that came about as a result of being initially weakened by cancer . . . He too was a fine man. It's always difficult, but I can only be thankful for having in my life for as long as I did. The pain abates to some extent, but their selves in my memory lives on.
I hope this helps to some extent and cheers Paul. :)
Just leaving this here so everyone sees it. Seinfeld in Parliament. Perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuDTMm...
Sally906 wrote: "I had a horrendous day yesterday - just need to vent. I HATE cancer!!!!Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been fighting the disease ..."
:( Hope things go well for your friend.
★ Jess wrote: "Just leaving this here so everyone sees it. Seinfeld in Parliament. Perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuDTMm..."
That's uplifting and funny Jess. The people that put those things together are very talented indeed.
Cheers
Paul. :)
Kathryn wrote: "I had a lovely coffee this morning with Brenda and her husband as they broke their journey for half an hour near where I live on their road trip back to their neck of the woods!Lovely to meet up ..."
That would have been such fun :)
Margaret wrote: "Goodreads have just contacted me to say that the account that rated three of my titles at 2 stars has been removed.Thanks, everyone, for helping. :)"
Great to hear :)
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Bette BookAddict wrote: "Wonderful of you to post this, Brenda. Signed, supported and sent on to people I know. ..."
No problem girls:)
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Late yesterday afternoon I found out my 3rd friend in 3 months had died - each of my friends had been fighting the disease ..."
So so sorry to hear Sally:( I wish they would spend more money on a cure for cancer than flying to the moon for example! All the very best to your friend and hope she continues to remain positive. All the best to you as well...**hugs**
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Thanks, everyone, for helping. :)"
Yay! That is awesome Margaret:) So glad they were able to help you:)
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Lovely to meet up ..."
And it was lovely to meet you too Kathryn:) So glad we were able to manage it! Just a shame we didn't have longer to chat;) Have a wonderful few days in Noosa:)
Brenda wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I had a lovely coffee this morning with Brenda and her husband as they broke their journey for half an hour near where I live on their road trip back to their neck of the woods!Lo..."
Never mind, it was still nice - maybe we'll get longer next time you're up this way, or if I'm ever down your way... Am finished work for the day so officially on holiday, and looking forward to getting up to Noosa tomorrow afternoon!!
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Yes we've already worked out we have many reasons to return, and you're now added in there;) Happy holidays!
@Kathryn - How long of a break do you have?@Sally - Oh that is sad news :(
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My Xbox One turned up today....After a rather crappy day yesterday it was an awesome thing to turn up.
Laura wrote: "@Kathryn - How long of a break do you have?@Sally - Oh that is sad news :(
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My Xbox One turned up today....After a rather crappy day yesterday it was an awesome thing to turn up."
I'm back to work Friday, Laura, but am really looking forward to the time off. Have fun with your new XBox over the weekend!
It's Friday - the early evening. Sometimes, this time of the week just feels . . . well just so very nice.I just had to express that.
Cheers
Paul
I saw on ABC news that they are filming The Light Between Oceans in Tasmania at Stanley. Will be interesting to see what Hollywood does with this one.
I used to post my reviews on Book Depository, but they have "temporarily" removed this function..... I went to post a review and just couldn't find the tab where I usually go to do this so I asked. No explanation anywhere, no hint at what temporarily means. Maybe they are going to rely on Amazon reviews.
Hi Marianne, Stanley is just amazing; especially The Nut!24C at 6am here, yesterday it was 32C; 25 is about my limit. Mid summer, I started thinking "I'm moving to Tassie"
Yes, Bette, I have been there many years ago
Just been outside chasing off (aagin) the very young magpie who seems to have claimed my yard as his. Thinking someone is feeding him because he is so tame and shows no fear of me. Often I find him in the garden shed eating Tosca the Terrible's cat bikkies. He is unperturbed by Tosca and she by him. Scary; this cat has a bad track record with birds.
Bette BookAddict wrote: "Hi Marianne, Stanley is just amazing; especially The Nut!24C at 6am here, yesterday it was 32C; 25 is about my limit. Mid summer, I started thinking "I'm moving to Tassie""
much cooler here only 15oC when I got up
lol, 150?? you must be melting! haha! Just joking, and jealous of your cooler morning.
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So sad that the favourite Admire Rakti collapsed and died after the race and another horse has broken a leg after th..."
It's a horrible outcome.