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| LASTEST NEWS
FOR ANIMALS AFFECTED BY THE DISASTER IN SAMOA |
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The earthquake and tsunami that struck
Samoa last week has had a devastating effect for animals
and humans. While people mourn the deaths of their loved
ones, struggle to find shelter for their families, and
try to put their lives back together again, the animals
are struggling to fend for themselves.
The WSPA have teams on the ground in both American Samoa
and Western Samoa. The WSPA's Disaster Relief and Assessment
teams will be working to deliver basic veterinary attention
and deliver food to over 1,000 surviving dogs in the
tsunami affected areas.
If
you haven't already done so, please make an urgent donation
to help these animals in desparate need by clicking
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more information on the work WSPA are doing in the affected
areas click
here. You can also keep up to date on the latest
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The
2009 Paws & Claws Awards
"Celebrating
the relationship between people and animals" |
The
Paws & Claws Awards are dedicated to pay tribute
and gratitude to the fantastic people within the Pet
& Animal Industry that make a difference to our
lives and the lives of our animals.
The aim of the awards is to recognize high achievers
within the industry to show our appreciation for their
hard work, commitment and unrelenting passion.
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results for the Third Annual Paws & Claws awards are
in.
Simply
Purrfect Cattery was awarded the Best
Mate award, for the loving care and attention
that they give to all their feline friends. Owner, Carol
Wregg, was pleasantly surprised as the awards team showed
up to the cattery’s front door with big grins and the
golden trophy.
‘I
didn’t think we’d win with so many great nominees involved.
Thank you so much, this is great. I’m thrilled!’
The
Best Vet award went to Drs Kevin and
Fiona Cruickshank of the Gold Coast Vet Surgery.
Dr Kevin is ecstatic to share this trophy with his team.
‘It
is a whole team effort that made this possible. We are
like family, the staff, the pets and the owners; we
are all a big family,’ said Dr Kevin.
Their
dedicated vet nurse, Olivia Gerry also
took home the Best Vet Nurse award.
‘Thank you so much! This is wonderful, I don’t what
to say – I’m in shock,’ said Olivia whilst posing for
the camera crew.
The
next stop was a family owned business, The Pet
Barn Nerang, who took the Outstanding
Pet Store (Pets) award for the third year running.
In the history of these awards, they are the only nominee
to have pulled off a 'hat trick'! The Westaway family
has been running the store for 15 years and has created
a new standard of what pet stores should be. Even the
air in the bird room is pumped to provide fresh air
40 times an hour to maintain a healthy, safe environment
for animals.
‘It’s
such a great surprise. We are all so honoured,’ said
a teary Pamela Westaway, ‘we have worked so hard and
a huge effort has been made from our staff. I’m so happy.
Thank you.’
28-year-old
animal photographer Charlotte Reeves
was awarded the First Class Pet Photographer.
Ms Reeves started a blog to fuel her photography passion,
and is now receiving commission enquiries for her services
in Sydney and Melbourne.
Miami
business Polapaws Pet Treats won the
Finest Feast award for the second year
in a row. Owner Nicole Hammond has been running the
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“Every
now and then customers come to me and say, ‘Your award
right there made me buy it’ and that’s been a great
help,” says Ms Hammond. “Hopefully next year when we’re
going for the hat trick we’ll be in a bigger and better
warehouse,” says Hammond.
The Biggest Heart award went to the
RSPCA Gold Coast, a non-profit organisation
dedicated to protecting the welfare of all animals.
Peggy Hayes, RSPCA Gold Coast spokeswoman and secretary
says “it feels gratifying and fantastic to win the award.”
“We
have 200 plus volunteers and without them we don’t earn
money,” says Hayes. “On average about 45, 000 of non-paid
hours are worked each year.” “We’re looking into expanding
our fostering program as well.
Fostering
of course enables us to get the animals out of the cages.”
On top of their tremendous efforts, the RSPCA also takes
care of rescue efforts for wildlife, domestic animals
and livestock during floods and fires. Last year, Gold
Coast vet nurses attended to over 1000 jobs. The Gold
Coast branch will also be the first to install volunteer
virtual call centre operators.
“We
are looking for volunteers who are interested in donating
some of their time to helping our animals and wildlife,”
says Hayes.
Ms
Hayes also announced a new RSPCA superstore ‘World For
Pets’ would be opening in Miami off the highway.
Proud
winner of the Top Trainer award, Dee
Scott from Positive Response Dog Training
said that this award symbolizes ‘the enormous work and
effort her team has put in’ and is looking forward to
celebrating their win. To top it off, one of their most
effective training tools, the Harmony Harness,
won the Paws & Claws Greatest Pet Product
award. This clever invention is popular due to its easiness
to control the dog with no force needed.
The
Best Animal-Related Club award went
to a very dedicated group of individuals, volunteers
and foster carers who actively promote the responsible
ownership of guinea pigs, The Australian Cavy
Sanctuary (ACS). The refuge is run by devoted
animal lover, Jess Proietti who founded ACS in 2005
to supply aid and sanctuary to neglected, injured and
abandoned guineas pigs.
Representing
the Sunshine Coast, Animal Affair Dog Grooming
Salon, a long-standing salon of over 30 years,
won the Snazziest Pet Stylist award.
Owner, Sue Wright, who has been managing the salon for
over 2 years, was thrilled with the results and believes
it’s a testament to their long-term commitment and responsibility
associated with pet ownership, particularly the necessity
and importance of pet grooming.
Animal
Affair has a strong online following; their web site
provides their customers with professional assistance
and advice with their on-site support team and it contains
a blog and chat room. Their customers can also access
a wide range of products at their online store, so it
is no surprise that when their fans voted for the Snazziest
Pet Stylist they also placed a vote for the Outstanding
Pet Shop (No Pets) award – and they won both!
Well done!
By
Luke MacKenzie
Thank
you to all our nominees for being part of this year's
awards, your commitment to the animals is evident by
this recognition that you have received from your customers
and supporters. We have enjoyed receiving all the wonderful
and positive comments sent in by your voters; you should
all be very proud!
Thank
you to all the staff, supporters, members, family and
friends for an outstanding effort.
Thank
you to all our sponsors who made this event possible.
Check
out the Awards Winners Photo Gallery
here
See
the First Runner-Ups and Top 5 Finalists online
now
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Sharon
Davis, Hope Island QLD
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Emma
McPherson, Mt Cotton QLD
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Carrie
Horsfall, Highland Park QLD
Terry Swan, Wynnum QLD
Gabrielle Wheaton, Coombabah QLD
Laurel Fowler, Goodna QLD
Sue Cooney, Hawthorn QLD
Pam Weightman,QLD
Koben Gillespie, Molendinar QLD
Peta Mitchell, Belmont QLD
Emily Ford, Riverhills QLD
Matt Edwards, Daisy Hill QLD
Michael Hill, Sandgate QLD
Melissa Kerwin, Ormeau QLD
Nicola Beard, Elanora QLD
Beverley Parks, Tallebudgera Valley QLD
Daphne Donald, Windaroo QLD
Press
releases:
Animal
lovers unite!
Pet
stylists compete for the snazziest of awards!
Brisbane
booms at paw recognition..!
Big
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| MIRACLE
CAT DEFIES DEATH IN HIGH-RISE FALL
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Defying
death runs in the family for young Bellamy the cat,
who has survived a three–storey fall onto concrete
from his owner's home unit at Bowen Hills. After six
weeks with the vet involving treatment for two badly
broken legs and a broken jaw, the 11–month–old moggie
has been welcomed home by owner Michael Birch, another
great survivor.
Michael,
a 29yo Cerebral Palsy sufferer confined to a wheelchair,
made headlines in 2004 after surviving a savage attempt
on his life which scored his two attackers a video
camera and a collective 28 years in prison.
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multiple stabs severed Michael's vocal cords and jugular
vein, doctors marveled at his survival but said he would
never speak again. He now speaks in a whisper. Michael
fell victim again last year when his laptop was snatched
from him in a busy Bowen Hills Street, and a few months
later his much–loved assistance dog died. Then,
in February, his treasured cat Bellamy, whom he had
rescued in 2008 from a stray litter at his unit block,
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"I
couldn't consider euthanasia. He's such a beautiful,
gentle, loving cat. I just adore him and couldn't bear
to lose him," Michael said.
Anvet
Kedron veterinarian Dr Susan Dawson kept Bellamy for
six weeks, replacing broken bones with a combination
of pins and plates, and repairing hernias and a fractured
jaw.
"It
was touch and go as to whether he would survive the
first week but Bellamy proved to be the perfect patient,"
Dr Dawson said.
She
recommended Michael install CATMAX, a custom–made clear–net
enclosure, to prevent any further slips by Bellamy or
Michael's new assistance dog.
"Cats
especially, if they are de–sexed, are well suited to
unit life but with increasing numbers of high–rise units,
they must be kept safely enclosed," Dr Dawson said.
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Miracle cat Bellamy, who survived a high-rise fall,
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"If
they're lucky to be in a unit with a balcony, they can
enjoy the semi–outdoors but cats are adventurous and
we don't want to see injuries like poor Bellamy suffered.
Enclosures are essential, and these specialised nets
keep the animal safe while not impeding views or fresh
air."
Still
awaiting a criminal compensation payout from his 2004
attack, Michael's pockets were empty. So a relative
approached CATMAX at Woolloongabba to see if, in the
circumstances, they could offer a discounted quote to
enclose one of Michael's two balconies. Due to the low
visual impact of the enclosure, building management
gave immediate approval for its installation. CATMAX
was at Michael's unit the next day, took measurements,
and has completely enclosed his two balconies — at no
cost.
"Our
hearts just went out to Michael and to his beloved Bellamy",
CATMAX Managing Director Paul Chapman said.
"He's
had enough setbacks in life. At least now he can relax
knowing his pets are secure."
"They
could not have been more helpful," Michael said. "I
can't believe them. This is awesome." |
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‘EROGENOUS
ZONES’: A WINNER FOR CHICKS AND ANIMALS ALIKE
by Nicola
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Back
in the limelight, the Spotlight Theatrical
Company has done it again: put on a fantastic, sold
out show to benefit a charity! Full of continuous laughter,
both hearty and giggly, the Chicks @ Lunch crowd (and
many other halves) were entertained for over two and
a half hours while the theatre troupe presented “Erogenous
Zones”; ‘a poignant look at the ups and
downs of being in or out of a relationship’.
All
proceeds went to support the Animal Welfare League of
Queensland (AWL), with special thanks to Rosie Thompson
and the Chicks @ Lunch ‘gals’. This is just
one example of the many fundraising events the Chicks
hold in their love of gathering together to support
the AWL.
Not a smile could escape the lips of any viewer as they
were entertained, offered delightfully scrumptious intermission
treats and great company, all the while keeping in mind
the many animals in need of our care and attention.
Jacqueline
Maloney of Benowa said she loved to come along to support
such a great cause.
Animal Welfare Volunteer and animal foster-parent Emma
Carpenter went along for a fun night with her two girlfriends,
unsuspecting of the capacity of the support for the
event.
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was interested in coming along but I didn’t know
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friend Yasmin Winters chimed in on how excited she felt.
As
the curtains went down on a fantastic evening, Rosie
Thompson, founder of Chicks @ Lunch, openly acknowledged
the Spotlight Theatrical Company for their continued
kind donations.
“This night is really good. It’s an awesome
turnout”, she said.
“This Spotlight theatre is so charity minded.
I really, really do appreciate what they do”,
said a glowing Rosie.
To find out what the Chicks @ Lunch are up to this month
or for future (entertaining) fundraisers check out their
website at http://www.angelfire.com/in4/chicks/about.html. |
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| HAPPY TAILS DAY |
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Happy
Tails Day is a national fundraising
event for the RSPCA. Here are some
fun ideas for how you can help us to help the animals
on Happy Tails Day.
Wear
your Happy Tails Day merchandise
Happy Tails Day is the official day of the year to wear
your plush ears and tails! However, if ears and tails
don’t match your outfit you can support us by wearing
a lapel pin or a wristband instead. Or simply wear something
green and make a donation to the RSPCA on 10
October. Green
is a major feature of Happy Tails Day this year, as
it is bright and fresh, while representing the outdoors,
springtime and the RSPCA paws in our logo. Check out
the great merchandise!
Decorate,
decorate, decorate
Brighten up your desk or workspace with Happy Tails
Day posters along with photos of your pets, friends,
family and workmates.
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Celebrate lunch,
morning or afternoon tea
This year’s Happy Tails Day theme is all about enjoying
the great outdoors. Celebrate Happy Tails Day with a
picnic or BBQ lunch. Have some yummy treats for morning
or afternoon tea. Think green! Green lollies, peppermint
chocolates or cupcakes topped with green icing. Don’t
forget to use RSPCA eggs in your baking! If you want
to stay healthy try crackers and guacamole or avocado
dip, green apples, grapes and honeydew melon. And to
drink why not try lime cordial or green tea? The only
limit is your imagination!
Games
for the young and young at heart
Organise a “match the pet to the owner” competition.
Bring in photos of pets and their owners and place them
on your staff noticeboard – ask for a gold coin donation
for entry and see who can match the pet to their owners
correctly.
Spread
the word
Write a letter to your local newspaper or call your
local radio station to tell them what you’re doing to
celebrate Happy Tails Day and to encourage others to
get involved. This is great publicity for your school,
business or workplace as well as promoting the event!
Display a Happy Tails Day poster on your staff noticeboard
or write an announcement to include on your staff intranet
or newsletter.
Tell
us how you celebrated Happy Tails Day!
E-mail RSPCA Qld on dbaartz@rspcaqld.org.au
to let them know how you celebrated Happy Tails Day
2008, or what a great success your event was. Take lots
of photographs, too – they’d love to see them! And if
you have any fabulous ideas for other ways to celebrate
Happy Tails Day in 2009, drop them a line and share
your thoughts!
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| DAVID FLEAY PLATYPUS DAY |
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OCTOBER 09 |
A
fun, family day out! Adults at Children’s Prices! Hands
on Activities for Kids! Entertainment, Displays, Wildlife
Talks and more! Celebrate Q150! Support your local wildlife
park! Have a great time!
Friends
of Fleays invites the community to David Fleay Platypus
Day! Join in the Q150 celebrations honouring the work
of pioneer conservationist David Fleay – the first person
to breed the platypus, amongst many other Australian
animals and birds. Platypus Day is a great opportunity
to visit your park in a beautiful bushland setting.
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Animals in natural habitats including the only platypus
in a park on the Gold Coast
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Special conservation exhibits, heritage displays and
boardwalk tours
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Launch of the new edition of David Fleay’s work Paradoxical
Platypus, funded by the Queensland Government under
the
Q150
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Community Funding Program.
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Aboriginal stories, art exhibition and Jarran dancers
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Children’s activities including an Art Competition
(see below)
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Crocodile feeding, snake & other animal talks
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Platters cafe & LIVE
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Historical
Photo Display: call for contributions - click
here.
Children’s
Art Competition
Entries are now open - click
here. Winners will be announced
on Platypus Day at the Park - great prizes to be presented
by a celebrity! Is your school involved?
Major
Supporters
Friends of Fleays would like to acknowledge and thank
the following groups for their support of Platypus Day...
Queensland Government’s Q150 Community Funding Program,
Foodoo/ Currumbin RSL, Gold Coast City Council, Wildlife
Preservation Society of Queensland, SEQ Catchments.
If your business would like to be involved please
Contact
Us.
West
Burleigh Rd, West Burleigh
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| TOOWOOMBA PET AND ANIMAL
EXPO |
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The
2009 Toowoomba Pet and Animal Expo
will be promoting responsible pet ownership, latest
products and services, pet fashions, advice, information,
licencing and more.
The event features
Mark Tully with his interactive animal nursery and display
of rare and heritage breeds of domestic livestock. Broadwings
“Birds of Prey”, Arabanoo working Kelpie
Stud and Tammy the Tamworth. PLUS Thousands of dollars
worth of prizes and giveaways thanks to Ridley Barastoc.
The 2009 event is
run alongside the 2009 Toowoomba Spring Home and Lifestyle
Expo, held in the Founders Pavilion. The event provides
two shows for the price of one.
16th
- 18th October 2009 - Toowoomba Showgrounds
http://australianevents.com.au/content/blogcategory/68/185/
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| THE PETEXPO 09 |
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19
OCTOBER 09 |
A
NATIONAL EVENT FOR THE AUSTRALIAN PET CARE, AQUATIC
& SERVICES INDUSTRY
Click
here to view the full
PetExpo program.
Gold
Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
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| PIGNIC IN THE PARK |
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The
Australian Cavy Sanctuary (ACS) a non profit
and non funded animal rescue organization will be hosting
their third annual animal awareness event and family
fun day “Pignic in the Park” at Teralba
Park in Everton Park. The event aims to raise awareness
of current animal welfare issues including the correct
care of small animals. It will be attended by many organisations
with similar aims.
On the day there will
be a massive Guinea Pig Pignic on the parklands where
members of the public are invited to bring their
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Guinea Pigs to the
park for the event (please contact ACS for Guinea Pig
health and safety guidelines). Dogs are welcome but
must be on a leash and watched by their owner at all
times.
Theme
for 2009 Pignic is HALLOWEEN! (casual or fancy).
Prizes
to be won for Best Dressed!
Watch
Pignic in The Park 2008 here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wglaZMVjXKY
Click
here for more info.
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| PERTH PETMANIA EXPO 2009 |
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30
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| URBAN SEMINAR: BACKYARD
FUN FOR THE HOME ALONE DOG |
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NOVEMBER 09 |
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Learn
to keep your dog mentally stimulated and avoid common
problems such as excessive barking, chewing, destructiveness
and escaping.
Award
Winning dog trainer, Danielle Dickinson, will share
her expert tips, tricks and strategies to help your
dog live a more fulfilling life.
Tickets
$35.00 | South Brisbane Softball
Association, Preston Road (off Meadowlands Road, Carina
Q) | CALL 07 3390 8840 |
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| CAVALIER RESCUE QLD CHRISTMAS
PICNIC |
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NOVEMBER 09 |
Sunday,
29th November at Pizzey Park is the date chosen
however notices with details closer to the time will
be emailed or posted on the web site, www.cavalierrescue.org.au.
This beautiful snowman
so skilfully knitted by one of our members Shirley Smith,
and kindly donated as a raffle for Cavalier Rescue.
His name is Mr Bojangles and he stands 49cm (19 1/4")
high to the top of his hat.
The raffle will be drawn on the Picnic Day.
We
look forward to seeing many of you and
your precious Cavaliers on the day! |
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| URGENT SUPPORT NEEDED! |
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www.bestfriendsrescue.com |
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Best
Friends Rescue (BFR) is a not
for profit organisation run solely by volunteers.
We save and re-home, abandoned and unwanted dogs
and cats. Most of our animals are saved from death
row in Council Pounds, who simply to do not have
the resources for all the unwanted animals in
Queensland. We are 100% no-kill, we take on dogs
and cats that other rescue organisations won’t
take.
As
we do not have a shelter, our animals live with
foster carers until their forever home is found.
This service runs successfully because of our
dedicated and wonderful foster carers, volunteers
and supporters. We depend heavily on donations
and support from the public, as we receive no
government funding. We
are a 100% volunteer organisation,
so all money raised goes directly to caring for
our homeless, abused and neglected cats and dogs.
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we are trying to raise money for two special dogs
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Snowy
is a beautiful boy that only has love
to give, despite being dropped at a local
pound to be “disposed” of,
due to teeth and liver problems. Snowy’s
conditions are treatable, with the funds
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How
you can help:
• Volunteer to be a foster carer
• Donate money (over $2 is tax deductable)
http://www.bestfriendsrescue.com/donation.html
• Donate quality dog or cat food
• Volunteer to help at expos to raise
awareness and raise money
• Volunteer to drive rescued animals
to vet appointments or pickups
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If
you can help with any of the above please contact:
Claire
Jordan | Foster Care Coordinator
bfr.claire@yahoo.com.au | 0401 028 971
Please
see our website for ways to donate. Also our website
has current dogs and cats trying to find their
forever home and other success stories.
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| GLOBAL PET GALLERY - GUINNESS
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT |
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Source: http://www.wildlifewarriors.org.au/
fundraising/index.html
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How would you like to be part
of a Guinness World Record attempt, at the same time
showing your support for wildlife conservation?
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors is proud to announce
that it has been chosen as one of ten not-for-profit
animal organisations to share proceeds from the Global
Pet Gallery's record-breaking attempt at creating the
world's largest photo mosaic using individual pet photos.
Currently more than 112,000 photos
are required to beat the standing Guinness World Record,
and within the next 12 months proud pet owners are able
to become involved by uploading their pet's photo online.
All pets are welcome, including dogs, cats, birds, mice,
fish, reptiles and even monkeys! Your participation
contribution of $24.95 will not only give your pet celebrity
status, but will also grant you voting rights to determine
what share of Global Pet Gallery's proceeds will be
directed to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.
So get snapping!
For more information and to make your pet part of this
record-breaking attempt, visit www.globalpetgallery.com. |
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| NINTENDO Wii FIT FOR PETS |
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Pets
will soon be able to join their computer game playing
owners on the the Nintendo Wii. In the new Wii Fit Plus
game, users are able to recreate their pet cats or dogs
as avatars, with them them appearing in games as the
owner plays.
Nintendo say the Wii Balance Board can be used to weight
pets and monitor their the pet's weight-loss (or gain)
alongside its owner. A spokesperson said seeing you
pet in the game could act as a motivator to continue
playing.
However there are currently no games you pet can play…unless
you count chewing on Wiimote and hiding it under the
sofa!
Source: http://newslite.tv/2009/10/05/nintendo-wii-fit-now-works-for.html |
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| SUPPORT TOUGHER SENTENCES
FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY |
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A
group of Brisbane lawyers have formed an organisation
to campaign for animal justice. Calling themselves BLEATS
(Brisbane Lawyers Educating and Advocating for Tougher
Sentences) their major aim is to focus attention on
the apparent unwillingness or seeming inability of Magistrates
to wield their powers under the Animal Care and Protection
Act 2001.
Solicitor Tracy-Lynne Geysen was horrified by the spate
of animal cruelty cases reported in the local media
and decided to look into what the law was actually doing
to deter the ongoing abuse.
“I was watching the news one day recently and
a report came on about a dog that was found hanging
from a tree. The announcer said the people who found
the dog were shocked but no offender had been located,”
she said. “Then there was the attempted skinning
of a live cat and the rescue of close to one hundred
animals from a house in Central Queensland. I wanted
to see if justice was being served and I found out it
manifestly was not!”
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Sign
the petition urging Magistrates of Australia to forcefully
exercise their powers in accordance with the intention
of the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and enforce
the maximum penalties upon the perpetrators of animal
cruelty.
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| Doggie's Story |
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guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and
he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style
house: 'Talking Dog For Sale ' He rings the bell and
the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard.
The guy goes into the backyard
and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there.
'You talk?' he asks.
'Yep,' the Lab replies.
After the guy recovers from
the shock of hearing a dog talk, he says 'So, what's your
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The Lab looks up and says, 'Well,
I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young.
I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA.
In no time at all they had me jetting from country to
country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders,
because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping.'
'I was one of their most valuable
spies for eight years running. But the jetting around
really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any
younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for
a job at the airport to do some undercover security,
wandering near suspicious characters and listening in.
I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded
a batch of medals.' 'I got married, had a mess of puppies,
and now I'm just retired.'
The guy is amazed. He goes back
in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.
'Ten dollars,' the guy says.
'Ten dollars? This dog is amazing!
Why on earth are you selling him so cheap?'
'Because he's a liar. He never
did any of that sh...’
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