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Welcome note |
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to our September E-News!
Spring
is definitely in the air! The weather has warmed up, which
means its the perfect time to get out of the house and go
for some long walks out in the fresh air with your pet.
Don't
forget to keep your dog on a lead when walking and take those
handy poop bags with you to help our environment and stop
the spread of disease! There may be more people out and about
with their pets as the weather becomes more pleasant, so keep
the safety of you and your dog in mind when strolling about
the neighbourhood.
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Spring
also brings with it the new issue of Paws & Claws
magazine! Check out our special cover featuring our gorgeous
rescued mascots, Ruby and Christian, as we celebrate our
5 Year Anniversary. If you are yet to get your free copy
visit your nearest
stockist!
Paws
& Claws People’s Choice Awards winners
announced!
Read
our exclusive Awards write-up below, featuring photos from
the presentation of the the Rebel FM Rock Dog, TV's favourite
vet Dr. Chris Brown and the award winners. There are also
videos available on YOUTUBE of the event. More below.
Happy
spring reading!
This
month's E-NEWS
is full of exciting information on up and coming local animal
events, and the latest in pet and animal news. Your comments
and suggestions are always welcome, we'd love to hear your
feedback on any of our stories featured in this E-NEWS.
You can email us at news@pawsandclaws.com.au.
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Our
aim is to bring you the most informative and educational
feature stories while promoting responsible pet ownership
and care for our wildlife. To date, we have donated
over $250,000 of advertising and
editorial space in Paws & Claws magazine
to non-profit animal organisations. Thank you to all
our advertisers
for their continued support; they are the lifeblood
of this magazine. They deserve our deepest gratitude
and your support, for without them, there would be
no free pet and wildlife magazine. Thank
you for your interest in keeping all our animals safe.
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People
and their pets braved the rainy conditions on Sunday, 5th
of September, for the pet and animal presentation event of
the year—the 4th Annual Paws & Claws People’s
Choice Awards.
Local
pet and animal businesses and animal welfare organisations
came together to celebrate the dedication and compassion of
the many people who work together everyday to ensure that
the South-East Queensland Pet and Animal Industry
is one of the best in Australia.
This
year’s Paws & Claws Awards presentation was held
as part of the 8th Annual Gold Coast Pet & Animal Expo.
Local
radio station 99.4 Rebel FM
hosted the event for the first time, aided
considerably by their popular mascot, the Rock Dog. Rock Dog
kept the crowd entertained and even presented a trophy or
two to excited winners, adding some special canine charm to
the afternoon.
The
event was kicked off in celebrity style as nominees and fans
waited with anticipation for television’s much-loved
vet Dr Chris Brown to present the first awards
of the afternoon. As he revealed the first winners of the
2010 Paws & Claws Awards he was heckled
by some rather vocal audience members: a gorgeous malamute
who thought Dr Chris Brown could use just a little extra howl
in his presentation technique!
A
great deal of fun was had by all who attended the afternoon
Awards presentation, adults, children, and pets alike. It
was terrific to see so many people supporting the hard working
people of the South-East Queensland Pet and Animal
Industry.
Once
again we congratulate all of the nominees and thank you for
your participation in this year’s awards. The
Paws & Claws Awards would not be the event it
is today without the support and participation of all the
fantastic nominees and, of course, the wonderful community
of voters who decide the final winners of each category.
There
can only be one winner of each category…this year we
are happy to congratulate the following winners:
Best
Animal Related Club/Association: Australian Cavy Sanctuary
Best Vet Clinic: Arundel Plaza
Vet Clinic
Best Mate Award: Simply Purrfect
Cattery
Biggest Heart: Friends of the
Hound
Finest
Feast: Sweet Chops
First Class Pet Photographer: Zoo
Studio Animal Art Photography
Greatest Pet Product: Positive
Response Dog Training
Outstanding Pet Store (No Pets):
RSPCA World for Pets
Outstanding Pet Store (Pets):
The Pet Barn Nerang
Snazziest Stylist: Pooch Avenue
Top Trainer: Positive Response
Dog Training
To
see the Runners-up
and Top 5
nominees of each category go to www.pawsandclaws.com.au.
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It
was great to see these worthy winners collect their trophy’s
and receive the recognition they deserve for their ongoing
commitment to the local pet and animal industry. The enthusiasm
of the afternoon was captured forever in a fantastic group
photo featuring all of the afternoon’s winners, Rock
Dog, and, of course, Dr Chris Brown!
We
would like to thank everybody for being involved in the 4th
Annual Paws & Claws People’s Choice Awards.
We feel that the Awards are a wonderful way to bring together
the South-East Queensland pet and animal community and celebrate
the wonderful relationship we share we our beloved animals.
We
would like to say a huge thank you to all of our sponsors:
Dreamworld Australia, Vetafarm, Ausbrokers, Pets Eternal,
Animal Emergency Service, G & D Cleaning, Animal Options,
and Natural Balance Dog. We appreciate your ongoing
support; your involvement helped us make the 2010 Paws &
Claws Awards Presentation a reality.
Once
again we congratulate all the winners of the 2010 Paws &
Claws Awards! We look forward to seeing you all again next
year for the 5th Annual Paws & Claws People’s
Choice Awards!
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Animal
Trainers in China beat animals until they perform
a desired trick and in many animal enclosures drinking
water is no where to be seen. These are just two of
the forms of abuse taking place in china toward its
helpless yet courageous wild animals.
A
recent report entitled ‘Performing Animals in
Chinese Zoos’ has been released by Animals
Asia Foundation to expose the brutal, cruel treatment
of wild animals in China for entertainment purposes.
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Animals
are humiliated by negative reinforcement until they
do what the trainer wants them to do. Many big cats
have their canine teeth removed or cut back and their
claws removed so that they are defenceless.
This
treatment can often lead to further disease and infection
in the gums and jawbone, causing extreme pain and
suffering. Many of the tricks the animals perform
go against their natural behaviour and are seen to
be ‘entertaining’ to audiences in many
Chinese zoos and safari parks.
Undoubtedly,
a bear riding a bicycle (which obviously goes against
natural behaviour) and violently boxing other bears
is not entertaining for many animal lovers and animal
rights activists around the world. And neither is
forcing pigs off the end of a platform into water
ten feet below them.
This
report is clearly a step in the right direction for
the exposure of this appalling, profit-driven practice
that must be stopped.
The
report was conducted by Animals Asia Foundation
investigators visiting 13 different zoos and
safari parks across China between September 2009 and
August 2010. The report enabled the production of
a short film titled ‘The Performance’
which relates primarily to the malicious treatment
of animals and their very poor living conditions.
If
you would like to view the short film online go to:
http://www.environmentfilms.org/EF/Animals_Asia_The_Performance.html
Share
your thoughts on this cruel act!
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. . Protect your pooch from Parvovirus . . . |
Prevention
is better than cure when it comes to your dog and the
deadly parvovirus. If you haven’t already, now
is the time to see your local vet and get your dog vaccinated
against the harmful virus.
In
healthy dogs, you will see an immediate change in their
behaviour and health if they contract the virus, which
can lie dormant in the environment for up to a year
after an infected dog has been in that area.
Parvovirus
attacks the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal
tract and of dogs and symptoms often include very bloody
diarrhoea, lethargy, loss of appetite and consistent
vomiting.
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If
a puppy goes from being extremely active, playful and
excited, to very still and not wanting to eat anything,
it may have Parvovirus.
Puppies
are the most difficult to treat and the virus has proven
the most common in dogs less than 12 months of age.
Dogs of any age can also be seriously affected so please
call or visit your local vet to get your dog vaccinated,
or if he or she looks under the weather, take them for
a check up.
The
Queensland Government website has provided vital information
from Bio-security officer Dale Reynolds about the virus.
It advises that faeces and vomit of infected dogs are
the primary source of parvovirus and it is transmitted
easily via the hair or feet of dogs and on shoes, clothes
and other objects.
An
important fact about Parvovirus is that it is resistant
to heat, detergent and alcohol and therefore remains
one of the hardest viruses to clear from the environment.
Another thing you can do to help is to pick up your
dogs droppings when you go walking so that other animals
and humans do not carry it into other environments.
The
Queensland Times recently reported that since the beginning
of May this year, in Queensland alone there have been
around 80 reported cases of parvovirus, which is abnormally
high for this time of year. Usually it is more common
in the summer months.
It
is important to note that a dog may be sick with Parvovirus
and not be showing any signs yet. Dr Kevin Cruickshank
from Gold Coast Vet Surgery said this virus
can flare up when we least expect it.
“If
we don’t keep our dogs protected, this virus can
strike at any time”, he said.
Please
do not assume your pet is safe from parvovirus, unless
you’ve had him or her vaccinated, because the
numbers are increasing dramatically. To keep your dog
safe from the virus see your local vet, or for more
information on Parvovirus go to http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/30_15343.htm |
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You
love your little moggy like a member of the family
but what if your cat wasn’t a housecat but
a wild endangered cat instead?
How
does Lynn Santer feel about the big cats of Africa?
She loves them more than her next breath! She has
spent most of her life involved in raising money
and awareness for big cat conservation, one of the
beneficiaries being The AfriCat Foundation in Namibia.
AfriCat was founded in 1991 to help conserve carnivores
such as leopards and cheetahs and was started when
Wayne Hanssen rebelled against his father’s
hunting and culling activities.
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Lynn
was lucky enough to spend time in Namibia meeting
the Hanssens and cheetahs named: Chui, Caesar and
Chinga. You can read about them in Lynn’s
fascinating authorised biography ‘An
Unbelievable Life’ written
by fellow author and friend Sandra L Rogers and
published by Zeus Publications.
Lynn
has helped other animal welfare organisations too,
such as RSPCA, The Roar Foundation, The Endangered
Tiger Fund, and The Born Free Foundation, to name
a few, but the gutsiest thing she ever did for animals
will astound you.
Along
with iconic Hitchcock actress and animal activist
Tippi Hedren, Lynn enlisted ex SAS commandos to
plan a covert operation to expose brutal atrocities
against endangered big game. This meant taking on
the might of George W. Bush, ‘Stormin’
Norman’ Schwartzkopf, Dan Quayle and even
Robert Mugabe. The operation nearly cost her everything,
but to Lynn it was worth it.
The
captivating account of Lynn’s covert operation
to protect the big cats is detailed in the book
‘An Unbelievable
Life’. The launch of Lynn
Santer’s biography was nothing short of an
extraordinary night itself. The
night was a star studded event full of captivating
stories, the finest entertainment, and exciting
prizes.
Paws
& Claws were there to celebrate with Lynn
and we took the opportunity to talk to Lynn about
the animals she's shared her life with, and the
issues she believes are important.
Of
all the animals Lynn has fought to protect, her
favourite animal is the endangered big cat, the
Leopard. Lynn says she admires the high intelligence
of the Leopard, and can relate to its solitary lifestyle.
“One
minute the Leopard is in front of you in all its
glory, and the next second it has disappeared into
the scrub,” she says.
Lynn
believes that it is important to remember that animals
have their own unique personalities.
“They
have feelings and their own individual quirks,”
she says. “They are not commodities for us
to use and abuse.”
We
asked Lynn what was the difference between the big
cats and she said, “Cheetahs can be habituated
almost to the point where they seem tamed much like
a dog, while leopards can be trained but never tamed.
Cheetahs are also the only big cat that can purr
like your typical housecat but can’t roar
like the bigger leopards and lions.”
We
discovered other facts about these elegant animals
such as:
• Cheetah are the fastest of the cats, can
reach up to 70 miles per hour.
• They have exceptional eye sight.
• Cheetah comes from the Indian word meaning
spotted one.
• The African or Swahili name which is Duma.
• In the wild their diet mainly consists of
small antelopes.
• It is assumed only 10,000 of these big cats
remain, which tragically places them on the vulnerable
list of protection.
You
can go to www.zeus-publications.com
to purchase your copy or ask at your bookstore.
For
more big cat info go to: www.bornfree.org.uk
and you’ll note that 2010 happens to be ‘The
Year of the Tiger’.
The
launch event DVD is now available through Amazon,
click
here.
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| 'SEARCH
FOR A COVER MODEL' COMPETITION |
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September - 7 October
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IT'S
TIME FOR YOUR PET TO SHINE AS THE NEXT COVER STAR
OF PAWS & CLAWS MAGAZINE!
WIN
a 2-hour Studio Photography Session and some beautiful
photo keepsakes with award winning photographers Zoo
Studio to the value of $1,100!
The
lucky winner will adorn the cover of the Summer issue
of Paws & Claws magazine.
Included in the amazing prize package are:
* A stunning 20 inch canvas display of the photo selected
to adorn the cover of Paws & Claws
magazine,
* Framed copy of the Paws & Claws
magazine cover with your pet as the cover star,
* Plus two 10 inch mounted prints of your choosing
from the photo shoot.
To
enter you must tell us in 50 words or less the best
experience you've had with your pet.
Simply
email your answer, along with a photo of your pet,
your pet’s name, breed and age, your full name,
contact phone number and suburb to coverstar@pawsandclaws.com.au.
Check
out our latest furry, scaly and fluffy contestants
on the 'Paws
& Claws' Facebook
Page!
Please
note: Competition winner must be available to attend
a photo shoot with Zoo Studio in Chapel Hill, QLD
between Monday 11th October and Thursday 28th October
2010 (studio hours Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm).
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| LITTLE
PAWS SHOPPING CENTRE FUNDRAISER |
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24-25
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Come
along to the Little Paws Display at Carindale shopping
centre!
Pick
up some flyers & buy some merchandise, learn something
new, meet some adoptable cats & kittens, and meet
the gorgeous Little Paws mascot cats!
We would
love to see you there.
Don't forget
- we are there all weekend, not just the Saturday!
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September
24 at 10:00am - September 25 at 4:00pm
Westfield, Carindale
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| RSPCA
QLD DON'T KNOCK APPEAL! |
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24
September - 8 October
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Wherever
you like! At home, at work, in bed...
Become a Don't Knocker! Or support someone you know
who is one!
This
year sleep in on the weekend, relax at the thought of
not having to see your neighbours in various states
of undress, don't worry about stepping over garden gnomes
or being sniffed by inquisitive pets - let the 'send'
button do the knocking!
RSPCA
Qld has partnered with Everyday Hero
to provide an online fundraising page for each "Don't
Knocker". In just minutes, you can build your own
page and approach your friends, family and workmates
for a donation by emailing around the unique link of
your webpage. Each donation is recorded on your page
along with any message from your supporters.
Start
your "RSPCA Qld Don't
Knock Appeal" by creating an online
fundraising page today!
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http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/rspcadontknockappeal2010
We are proud to offer a great prize
as an incentive for the highest fundraiser from the
Don't Knock Appeal. The Don't Knocker who raises the
most money will be awarded a $500 gift voucher from
RSPCA Retail outlet - World for Pets - as well as their
very own set of personalised RSPCA number plates. Total
prize package worth more than $1400!
The
Don't Knock Appeal is part of the 2010 RSPCA Awareness
Week. For more information, please visit http://awarenessweek.rspcaqld.org.au/.
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| FRIENDS
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Sunday,
26 September |
Friends
of the Hound are holding monthly gatherings/walks
around greater Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
and Northern New South Wales for greyhound owners
and dog lovers alike.
If you own a greyhound, or any breed of dog and would
like to take a walk with a group of people who all
love dogs, then come along and join us for a fun morning
and the opportunity to meet people and make new friends.
Noosa
Woods Park
West End of Hastings Street
Near Claude Batten Drive, Noosa (Sunshine Coast)
Walk will begin at 10am
(Don’t forget your slip, slop and slap –
especially for the white dogs)
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We
will also be running a fundraiser sausage sizzle after
the walk, so why not enjoy an old fashioned aussie
snag with us and help the greyhounds at the same time.
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| RSPCA
QLD WORLD FARM ANIMAL DAY SYMPOSIUM 2010 |
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The
RSPCA Qld World Farm Animal Day Symposium 2010 will
examine the handling and transportation of farm animals.
Handling
of farm animals is necessary for many husbandry practices
such as castration, branding, drenching and dipping,
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How
the animals are handled and treated during these procedures
is directly related to the amount of stress they experience.
They are also handled when they are loaded onto trucks
for transportation, and transportation itself causes
stress to animals.
The
discussion will be informed by the latest research in
the area, the industry perspective and the government’s
approach. The
Symposium should be of interest to everyone interested
in animals—academics, industry, government employees,
animal welfare organisations, students and the general
public.
Registration:
$95 full registration, $75 full-time students/pensioners
Venue: Brisbane
Convention & Exhibition Centre
Download
the registration form here and return to RSPCA Qld by
20 September 2010. http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/Symposiumregistrationform.pdf.
Further information:
Phone 07 3426 9932 or e-mail events@rspcaqld.org.au
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It’s
going to be a fun day out for all people and their four-footed
friends! Woofstock will be raising funds for RSPCA Qld,
so we thank them for their support, and hope to see
you on the day!
Woofstock
is a non-stop party from 10am till 6pm on Sunday, October
3 at Eumundi Markets, and it’s free!
With
over 80 stalls offering the latest in every conceivable
doggy indulgence! From toys, fashion, food, doggy furnishings
as well as entertainment on the mainstage!
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your dog has talent – enter them in the ‘Doggie’s
Got Talent’ Competition, or the ‘Waggiest
Tail’.
Enter
your furry fashionista’s in the Doggie Fashions
on the field!
Plus,
you can check out the Police Dogs Displays and Frisbee
Dogs... Or maybe you’d like to put your pooch
into ‘Doggy Day Care’, while you mingle
with your two footed friends.
Also,
there will be live music at the markets, with Band “Late
for Woodstock”.
Woofstock
will have Water Stations all over Site for your Thirsty
little Friend.
For
more information on Woofstock, or how you can be involved,
please contact;
Dave
Daly, m: 0427 458 894, e: boombiz7@bigpond.com
(This e-mail address is being protected from spambots.
JavaScript is needed to view it.)
Mark
Murphy, m: 0402 807 329, e: komodomurphy@yahoo.com
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| WORLD
ANIMAL DAY - BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS |
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3
& 10 October
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World
Animal Day originated in 1931 in Florence as a way of
highlighting the plight of endangered species. It has
grown to encompass all kinds of animal life and is widely
celebrated the world over. October 04 is the feast day
of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals;
hence this day has been chosen to recognise all animals
universally.
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Each
year AWLQ
celebrate the rehoming of our animals by holding a blessing
ceremony for all our animals at an AWL shelter &
thus whish them safe harbour as they travel - with dignity
to a new home.
We
invite you to be present at this years blessing ceremony
of our animals performed at the Coombabah
Rehoming Centre on Sunday,
3rd October by a representative from
the Gold Coast Buddhist Centre at an exclusive twilight
gathering of our supporters, followed by a fire dancing
performance with drinks and finger foods. This ceremony
is a very profound experience for anyone who has adopted
from the AWL.
Tickets
are $40 and include wine and canapes.
Bookings are essential for this event, RSVP by September
27th
Contact 07 5509 9033 or email marketing@awlqld.com.au
to book your tickets today.
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Sunday closest to World Animal Day traditionally observes
a blessing of the animals, and is a simple way you and
your church can show your support to the RSPCA and all
animals great and small.
This
is a free event and we welcome ALL faiths and denominations.
If participants wish, they can even bring their pets
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Activities
usually include a special pet blessing service, a morning
or afternoon tea with gold coin donation to RSPCA Qld,
singing and general celebratory activities.
Venue:
Trinity Anglican Mission, Robina Town Centre
Drive, Robina Town Centre
Date:
Sunday, 10 October Time: 11.30am
For
more information contact Errol on 5578 8914 or zerrol@bigpond.net.au.
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
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Business
owners are invited to hold a free stand or donate
some prizes for charity at the fourth annual Animal
Action Day in Currumbin on October 2-3, 2010.
Funds raised from stall holder donations and raffle
tickets sold on the day will go to Save China’s
Tigers, in line with Year of the Tiger this year.
There are less than 100 South China Tigers left in
the wild as they have been almost hunted to extinction.
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The
charity fun family event aims to raise awareness,
appreciation and respect for all animals.
Founder and organiser Aldwyn Altuney, of Gold Coast
company AA Xposé Media, said stalls didn’t
have to promote animal products, they just needed
to be animal friendly.
While stalls are free, business owners will just be
invited to provide a tax-deductible donation (recommended
to be at least $20) for Save China’s Tigers.
This year’s Animal Action Day inside GECKO (Gold
Coast and Hinterland Environment Council) House and
nearby Winders Park by the river, 2 Duringan St, Currumbin,
will run from 10-5pm each day.
The action-packed day will feature performers on stage
in the park, animal films/ documentaries by the likes
of Lin Sutherland, Lynn Santer and David Attenborough
inside GECKO, workshops, jumping castle and animal
displays.
Full
story click here.
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The
war on puppy factories in Australia is heating up as
animal welfare organisations band together to stop the
cruel practice once and for all.
A
coalition of 42 animal welfare organisations held a
rally at Parliament House on Sunday, 19 October, to
bring attention to the issue of puppy factories.
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On
the back of this, the 7pm
Project’s resident vet, Dr Chris
Brown, hosted a special report on puppy factories
on Tuesday’s episode. The popular television
vet brought some much-needed exposure to the issue.
The segment highlighted the extremely poor conditions
dogs where housed in a puppy factory in Gippsland,
Victoria, where the RSPCA rescued more than 40 dogs
that required urgent veterinary attention.
RSPCA Victoria
Senior Inspector Simon Primrose described the conditions
as the worst he's seen.
"They
were deplorable. It was quite depressing for the dogs
to be living in," Mr. Primrose said.
"It
ranged from really wet kennels with three to four
dogs standing around in their own urine, to pups being
kept in conditions where there was no natural sunlight
at all."
He said his team responded to a complaint
of approximately 100 dogs living in pretty poor conditions,
but they found more than 200 dogs.
If
you would like to join the fight the RSPCA QLD is
currently running an online petition to ban puppy
factories, demanding the proper regulation of breeding,
as well as the supply and sale of puppies. Click
here
to sign the petition.
Puppy factories
are known to place an emphasis on production and profit,
over-and-above the welfare of the animals. This attitude
leads to many health problems, including over-breeding,
in-breeding, minimal or no veterinary care, poor hygiene,
inadequate and crowded housing conditions, and high
mortality rates.
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DOG SURFING A HOWLING
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Dogs
big and small competed in the 2nd Annual Surf City Surf
Dog competition at Huntington Beach, California, on
Sunday 19 October.
The popular surf event brings owners and their dogs
together for a day of fun-in-the-sun, as they brave
the crashing waves of the Californian coast line.
The
friendly competition is all for a good cause, raising
money for various animal welfare organisations and the
Orange County Humane Society.
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Dogs
and owners competed together in either the beginners
‘Groms’ heat or the more advanced ‘Shredder’
division for the expert surfers.
Special activities were enjoyed throughout the day including
Yappy Hour, High Maintenance Bitch fashion show, canine
costume contest, and Hot Diggity Dog Expo of pet products.
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you have a picture of your pet surfing?
Or doing another sport?
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BRITISH WOMAN CHARGED
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The
British woman caught on camera dumping a cat into a
rubbish bin was charged Monday with causing unnecessary
suffering to the animal.
45-year-old
Mary Bale was also charged with failing to provide the
cat, Lola, with a suitable environment.
Both
offences can carry a prison sentence and a lifetime
ban from keeping animals.
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Lola
was believed to have spent 15 hours stuck in the wheelie
bin before her owners heard her miaowing.
Bale’s
actions sparked world-wide hatred after security footage
of her crime was shared on You Tube.
She
is due to face court in England on October 19, with
animal welfare organisations and animal activists across
the world hoping she is sentenced adequately for her
cruelty toward innocent Lola.
What
kind of penalty do you think she deserves?
(E-mail
us)
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