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Those dogs, chickens and drunks only have owners if there is money to be made out of killing it.. if they need to pay you will quickly find out that no one owns that dog or chicken or local drunk.

 

My step son was tested on arrival in Manila and quarantined in a hotel until the results were known.
Then he travelled to Dumagete for two weeks of quarantine.
Unfortunately (?) his result in Dumagete was positive so he was sent to NOPH for isolation. After a week his next test was negative. He is now taking voluntary isolation at a hotel for two weeks to allay the fears of some family members.

 

My asawa ordered a number of items from Shopee and received about 8 in one delivery - she did not check them until back in the house. She discovered that a computer table (cost about 400 pesos) had been substituted with a bag/pouch 'thing' (value about 15 pesos). The seller was not interested even to reply to her complaint. Shopee told my asawa she first had to return the wrong item at her cost (no return label offered) before they would consider a refund. The return cost was 199 pesos (Shopee insisted it was via LBC) ... for a 15 pesos 'thing'!

Then Shopee returned the original 400 pesos. So who lost? The seller? NO - she got her 'thing' sent back for free. Shopee? Maybe a little in admin costs - but it is THEIR business and that is part of it. My asawa? YES - she was 199 pesos out of pocket for zero benefit.

So, I agree, Shopee is far from perfect and their return system is hopeless. If that was Amazon they would have paid to get the item returned.

From then on every item from Shopee was checked at the gate and returned to the courier immediately if incorrect or damaged. It was essential to do this. My asawa just updated me that she was told by a courier Shopee no longer allows this and the buyer must be the one to return it via a courier service.

I told her I think this now makes Shopee nonviable for online ordering. They are penalising the customer but not the sellers.

 

I may be wrong on this, but I am guessing many vets will NOT want a dog in their premises if you have no vaccination certificates. They may be willing to come to your home. Once I contacted by text 6 vets in the Dumaguete area about an askal dog (which HAD been vaccinated) but received a reply from one only - he said he was too busy! One possibility, mentioned on this Forum by others, is the City Vet, located above the Public Market in Dumaguete City - but you may have to take your dog to them.

Dog groomers may be a different proposition, especially if they come to your home. They will not likely have many veterinary skills but can be great at dog handling.

Dogs can dislike being bathed unless used to it from the puppy stage. I advise you very strongly to show huge caution as the dog may strike out and you will then have to receive rabies vaccines (and perhaps medical attention for injuries). But with patience you may succeed. She will not like it, but I would put a muzzle on her (if you can, without being bitten) if you do try to attempt any body contact.

The scratching could be fleas or may be mange - there are treatments available. These can be purchased from an agrivet store - no need to see a vet and this can be mixed with the food. My wife had success using this on an askal puppy we adopted within a period of about one month.

You may also find (I am assuming here) that feeding a very favourite food (found by trial and error - chicken may be good) may make her more approachable (but I repeat my warning about the risk to yourself, especially if you are not familiar with dogs). Dogs can be fine but in new situations they get scared and stressed - great what you are doing but just be cautious.

 

Had my seat restuffed with thicker and better foam, as well as covered with a handstitched leather at Requina's Upholstery, slightly opposite of Cang's on North Highway. Their Facebook page.
Was all done within seven hours and costs were about 1,500 one year ago.

 

I think I will stick with the more enjoyable sometimes less useful not Good posts. Feel free to block my posts, most are not so good or serious anyway, merely killing time while enjoying the lockdown. No apologies necessary.

 

your biggest problem is going to be charging it, a few days of brownout, will take care of all that. Having lived in China for 10 years, I can assure you, you will have grief with it, all parts will have to be sourced from China, and thats when they will screw you, the Chassis and engine will have sub par parts, it will be nothing but a nightmare