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• Chow Chow Australian Shepherd Mix

  Tomorrow, me and my family have decided to go check out a dog, and see if he suits our family. I have been interested in him, and a few other dogs for a while, and sadly most of those dogs have been singled out. (To big, a Pit Bull, etc. I wanted the Pit, my my was against it tho) The dog we are considering is a male Chow Chow Australian Shepherd Mix. (CCASM) He is good with kids, dogs and most likely good with cats. (We have all of those) I am pretty sure what they wrote about him is true, so I am prepared for a few minor things, like what I just listed, buts thats really all. Does anyone own one of these mix breeds, and tell me what they are like so I can have a better idea? Or, if anyone has owned a Aussie and/or a Chow before, what would you think they'd act like? Any guesses are also welcomed. I know each dog is different, but I just want to get a idea of a few things I may have to deal with in the future. Oh, and he is 3 years old, and I am adopting him from a shelter, not a breeder. Shelter animals need homes much more then a fancy little lap dog... Sorry, I kind of have a thing against little dogs... I like them but they are to small for my taste, and often annoying.... Thanks!

• Northwest Animal Rescue Alliance in Oregon--BUYER BEWARE

  I am writing to let you know that an organization here in Oregon which lists its pets online has not acted responsibly. I adopted a dog from the Northwest Animal Rescue Alliance of Salem this spring. It was soon apparent that the pup had parvo, and I spent thousands (no typo) keeping him alive. He is OK now, but during his illness, the two contact women for the group assured me that the group would refund my very high adoption fee to help cover the completely unexpected illness. Once he recovered, they stopped answering my e-mails and calls and would not even tell me how I could arrange the neutering that the fee was supposed to cover. I am distraught at my financial situation, and sad that animal welfare is being entrusted to a group such as this. Who is responsible for certifying rescue groups? Where is the oversight? Any state agencies I can contact? How can I spare other families my plight? I suspect that the people running this group do not really know what they are doing, and I know for a fact that they housed many other "rescue" pups with my Parvo-infected dog. Illness happens, and I understand that is a sad fact of pet ownership. I have taken care of my part of the bargain 100%. BUT I do not accept people going back on their agreements, especially a rescue group charging for neutering and then not providing it. Can anyone help me notify the proper authority in this case?

• Looking for compelling dog/animal stories

  Hi Everyone, I am currently writing a book on the powers of animals to heal and transform their "companion humans." If you have a story that you would like to share and feel can benefit those who read it, please contact me at Palwalkers5@yahoo.com. All stories on physical, mental, emotional or healing at the spiritual level would be welcome. thank you, Carlyn Montes De Oca

• Barking at everyone at the fence

  I have a beautiful 3yr old Golden Retriever mix, who just turned 3 and she is very sweet & lovable. I walk her everyday and she has toys to play with & my neighbor who is younger takes her for longer walks & runs also since I am a senior citizen w/a bad knee & cannot really walk that fast yet I do take her out almost everyday for an hour. In the last year she has begun to bark at anyone that walks near the fence and gets aggressive but if it is someone she knows w/a dog she knows she is very good & wants to play. How can I get her to stop confronting those people & dogs she doesnt know. I have tried spraying her w/a water bottle but she knows that I do this & will run in the back yard down the hill where I rarely go. She is very sweet & lovable but if you do not know her, she seems to be only an aggressive, barking dog.