March 24, 2013Comments are closed.dogs
Two children have been injured by a roaming dog in Caboolture, north of Brisbane. The 7-year-old girl is in a stable condition suffering from facial wounds, while the a 5-year-old boy had arm and back injuries. Both have been admitted to the Royal Children’s Hospital following the incident. (Obviously as a Mum, this is just […]
Continue readingMarch 19, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, Lost Dogs Home, Victorian Dog Laws
Born in September 2009, pup Bobo was a surprise gift to his owner, from his girlfriend. Bobo’s father was an American Staffordshire Terrier and mum was a Johnson’s Bulldog. In his short life, his owner loved and took care of him. He went to the vet. He had never strayed or become lost. And he […]
Continue readingMarch 13, 2013Comments are closed.cats, dogs, No Kill, RSPCA
From the RSPCA NSW Facebook page… The RSPCA NSW figures for last year; Dogs unclaimed – 11,093 // Dogs killed – 4,862 Or 44% Cats unclaimed – 16,166 // Cats killed – 9,531 Or 59% While the RSPCA works to discredit those shelters embracing No Kill and promoting a lifesaving policy, and regardless of the […]
Continue readingMarch 13, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, Victorian Dog Laws
14 months ago, Rocket was stolen from his family. He has been locked up, allowed no visits and kept in a secret location by Cardinia Shire Council. In December his family took their case to the supreme court and won. This should have guaranteed Rocket’s freedom and allowed him to return to his family. But […]
Continue readingMarch 12, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, WA Dog Laws
Paul Davey, the Australian Veterinary Association’s WA president, agreed (BSL) did not work.
“BSL has never been shown to reduce dog bites and make the community safer.”
Continue readingMarch 7, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, Victorian Dog Laws
(Image: Dogs on Trial) This is John and his best friend Diva. Diva was taken from her secure yard by the Yarra Ranges Shire council. She had done nothing wrong – she had lived without event with her family for more than six years. John had previously been honoured with a National Bravery Award and […]
Continue readingMarch 7, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, Victorian Dog Laws
Jade holds a photo of Kerser (Image – The Monash Weekly) Jade is another one of the so-called ‘evil pit bull owners’ caught up in Victoria’s BSL laws. Please read this article and understand that many, many, many people, of all walks of life, own dogs who happen to meet the visual criteria for what […]
Continue readingMarch 5, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, Victorian Dog Laws
Image – The Monash Weekly Kathy is one of the so-called ‘evil pit bull owners’ caught up in Victoria’s BSL laws. Please read this article and understand that many, many, many people, of all walks of life, own dogs who happen to meet the visual criteria for what Victorian legislation now says a ‘pit bull’ […]
Continue readingMarch 1, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, Victorian Dog Laws
A new iphone app by the Department Of Primary Industries Victoria, Vic BARK, helps local council officers condemn family pets to impoundment and death. Super. Vic BARK By Department Of Primary Industries View More By This Developer Thanks to Who’s The Bully? and Help Save the Pitbulls in Australia for the tip. .
Continue readingFebruary 21, 2013Comments are closed.dogs, RSPCA
Back on the 7th December, a senior dog appeared on the Adopt-a-Pet website at the Yagoona RSPCA. She immediately caught the attention of boxer rescue who set about promoting ‘Precious’; Precious went on to feature on the ‘Franklins Friends’ RSPCA NSW blog stating; Precious is one of those girls that will never let a silly […]
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