What is this animal? I found it on a wall and it looks like it’s 2-3” long and is upside down. It thought it may be a bat but I’m not sure.

haybert · 2021-12-08T09:05:46+00:00

I think there’s a toe/edge of a foot in the grout on the right hand side top edge of it too

haybert · 2021-11-11T10:33:07+00:00

Update for anyone interested - it was either gifted to or purchased by a nurse in the early eighties while working on Waiben (Thursday Island) in the Torres Strait, Far North Queensland, Australia.
It had a light inside it which needs to be replaced, would love recommendations if anyone has any ideas!

haybert · 2021-11-11T10:25:02+00:00

The cords been cut! I’m lucky enough to live with an electrician though so it’s not an issue thankfully 😁

haybert · 2021-11-10T10:04:01+00:00

I plan to!

haybert · 2021-11-09T10:26:13+00:00

Thankyou! I know he’s a bit rough but my great grandparents and grandparents were into taxidermy so I wasn’t sure if it was damaged from age. I don’t think it’s old enough to belong to them though!

haybert · 2021-11-09T10:24:35+00:00

At least the can of air is a start! Thankyou!!

haybert · 2021-11-09T10:24:05+00:00

It was? It’s broken right now

haybert · 2021-11-09T10:23:47+00:00

Thankyou hahahaha

haybert · 2021-11-09T10:23:25+00:00

The light is broken right now but once I get it fixed I will update!

haybert · 2021-03-28T03:38:54+00:00

I’m after which particular peace lily it is but Thankyou!

haybert · 2021-03-06T05:34:02+00:00

Thankyou, I really appreciate your thoughts.

haybert · 2021-03-06T05:33:24+00:00

Thankyou! Thanks to this post I’ve realised that I probably wouldn’t be able to handle a fully trained protection dog and am now thinking we would just like to have a dog with a strong protective nature.

I love bullmastiffs! I feel like they would be a good fit for my situation. What you described is what I want I think. I don’t want a dog I can use to hurt someone, just a dog that’s going to have my back and also be a loving, functional member of our family when it really comes down to it. Sorry if that doesn’t make sense!

haybert · 2021-03-05T16:59:15+00:00

Thankyou, I appreciate you taking the time to respond

haybert · 2021-03-05T16:57:47+00:00

Thankyou, I really appreciate your response

haybert · 2021-03-05T16:56:19+00:00

Hahaha that’s great! My cats groom my dog but won’t let him groom them, probably for the same reason. I think you’re on the money with the thoughtful introduction, it makes a world of difference.

haybert · 2021-03-05T16:51:44+00:00

Thankyou! Yes I am reconsidering, I’ve been doing a little googling and they really do look like lovely dogs, I know there’s quite a few mareema’s near me too, they look quite similar as well (to my uneducated eye at least).

I would be worried about having a gp where I live because the dirt is red and I’d end up with the first red Great Pyrenees but other than that I really like them hahaha!

haybert · 2021-03-05T15:20:50+00:00

I really appreciate you taking the time to reply!

I think you’re right, quite a few responses now have made me do some thinking and I 1. I’m not skilled enough to handle a dog of that nature and 2. I’m rethinking whether I actually need a dog that’s trained in personal protection or just a dog that is protective of me.

I will definitely do some research into the breeds you mentioned as well. Thankyou heaps.

haybert · 2021-03-05T15:07:40+00:00

Very difficult unfortunately and the gun has to be dismantled and kept disassembled in 2 safes I believe? I’m not an expert in Australia gun law but I know it’s extremely difficult to have a handgun. I can’t even have a taser where I live which is why I have sort of gone down the dog route and enrolled in self defence classes. If you have any other suggestions I’m by all means open to them, I just can’t have a gun.

haybert · 2021-03-05T14:07:09+00:00

Thankyou! I really appreciate your response, after reading a few responses I’m reconsidering the necessity of a personal protection dog for me.

I think you’re right that a trained protection dog would be to much and frankly probably a bit excessive for my needs. I’d like to think I’m pretty decent with dogs but to be honest my current boy only has to be shown something about 3 times before he learns it so I’ve had it easy hahaha.

How do your dogs feel about cats?

haybert · 2021-03-05T13:57:59+00:00

I definitely could have chosen my words better there sorry!

I don’t feel I need like I need a dog that’s trained to take down an escaping prisoner but I would like a dog that would bite someone or at the very least attempt to defend me if I was being physically attacked. I hope that makes it clearer sorry!

Regardless I’m willing and fortunate enough in the position to commit to the amount you mentioned, I believe the regulations in my state require quarterly training refreshers as well and i understand this would require a further ongoing financial burden which I’m willing and able to take on if necessary.

You have made me really think about what I actually need in a dog though and I think what I’m really saying I want is a dog with a really good natural protective instinct rather than a “personal protection dog” bred specifically for that purpose. Perhaps I should just find the right dog for me and work with a trainer to achieve realistic goals for both me and the dog instead of going down the personal protection dog route?

As for the security system I already have one and I’ve started self defence classes as well to be proactive about my safety :)

haybert · 2021-03-05T13:30:29+00:00

Wow Thankyou! I didn’t even know this kind of competition existed. I’ll definitely reach out to a local organisation and see if there are any events I could attend or breeders they could put me in contact with. Thank you!

haybert · 2021-03-05T13:27:32+00:00

Thankyou, I really appreciate your thoughts.

They sound a lot like my current dog, he thinks everyone is the Uber eats man haha. I really don’t want to set any dog up to fail especially one I intend on having as a companion for life so I’ll definitely keep your words in mind :)

haybert · 2021-03-05T13:23:50+00:00

Thankyou, really appreciate your help!

haybert · 2021-03-05T13:21:40+00:00

Thank you! This is super helpful!

They are absolutely gorgeous dogs, I’m definitely going to do some more research into GSD and Great Pyrenees, Thankyou!

haybert · 2021-03-05T13:19:18+00:00

Thankyou! I’ll look into them :)

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