Saturday, 6;30 am and took the dogs walking. Heck it was cold. Glad I put on a jacket because had I not done so I would have had to come back inside for one. I was also wearing gloves. Last night I took the dogs out and had a heavy jacket, but it looked nice this morning and I didn’t realise how cold it was. I think winter is on its way. Time to get the fires out of the garage and dust them off, I think. – Actually winter (officially) is only ten days away.
Well, we’ve had no more visitors – which is good. I have also been conscious of the debate regarding soft dog food. I realise there is a vast difference between being responsible for two dogs and being responsible for 12 ( or even (sigh) 13) dogs and I can’t for the life of me begin to imagine what the feeding bill amounts to. However, our “soft” dog food ( the dog food I use) is in the form of a roll – the name of the product being Prota Dog, Dog food. I cut sections of this and then cut it up – the size of the final cut depending whether it’s for Chienna or Mannie. The point is I can very clearly see what I am cutting and I’m fairly happy and the dogs are well and healthy – and my vet is happy with them. This is not what you would call premium dog food – we do have “Premium” food which is very expensive, but as I said, my dogs are happy and healthy. I am not sure what “Kibble” is. I suppose I could Google it but I think it’s simply what we call “Dog Biscuits” – dry food. I put a measured cup of the biscuits into a bowl and leave it beside their water dish. They eat this at their leisure – if they feel the need for a nibble, they will eat some biscuits. I also ensure they they have plenty of water. Sometimes the man is a “bit tired” so I will be a woose , sit down and hand feed him – put bits of the food in my hand and et him eat from there. Feeding my dogs ( and I repeat they are fit, well and healthy) costs me about $45 a month, which I know some people spend every couple of days. That’s for the soft food roll and the dog biscuits. The rolls are 3 kilo each.
This week is the “Million Paws Walk” an annual fundraising event organised by the RSPCA. A lot of dog clubs organise local 
events under the banner of the RSPCA and raise funds that then go to the overall Australian total. It’s not a “Fee Entry” but rather a personal donation – you give what you feel you can afford and that might only be a dollar or two – with some children giving their pocket money. I would like to take my two but it’s on a Sunday and I am pretty much tied up on a Sunday. However, I made a donation. And I have just been notified that my friends club in Adelaide raised $564.
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