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There’s something about being in the presence of puppies that can make grown adults a bit soft in the head. You know the sort. The ones who let out cries of “Hurro puppeee! Aren’t you adowable?! Yesh you are! Yesh you are!” as soon as they enter the vicinity of any small, wet-nosed creatures.
Most dog lovers would agree: puppies are adorable, and they’re everywhere. Our parks are full of them. Suburban cafes put out water bowls for their furry guests.
We have doggie day care, puppy primping, specialist clothing, gourmet pet food. There’s a whole, thriving industry tied to our love of four-legged friends.
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It’s the month of love. Of greeting cards, long stemmed roses and boxed chocolate. Of old flames, new flames, love hearts and lonely hearts.
I figure people can be roughly divided into two groups – those who love Valentine’s Day and those who avoid it.
While my longest relationship is with my husband Richard (and don’t get me wrong it’s a very happy one) some of my most treasured moments in life have been with my fur family.
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Pilliga Princess says:
How does the RSPCA justify killing animals, including 48 cows belonging to a Pilliga farmer in 2007? RSPCA are hypocrites, as they didn’t care what happened to the 13 orphaned calves after their mothers were inhumanely shot. How do you justify hiring a QC for a matter in a local… Read more »
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wendy says:
I still cant believe that people still consider the killing of innocent animals as sport. Lynn, as a fellow animal lover I don’t know how you cope with what you must see in your job - but I am so happy you do. Here’s to you and your brilliant organisation.… Read more »
You may have seen this photo this morning taken by a photographer from local Melbourne newspaper the Preston Leader.
The common Grey Kangaroo (let’s call him Joey McCutie to personalise the plight of the species) had just been hit by and was laying seriously injured on the tram tracks in Bundoora. Here are the Leader and Herald-Sun stories.
The police officer’s decision to shoot Joey McCutie twice in the head was apparently a pretty sensible decision in light of its injuries, but it has prompted some pretty odd criticism from the RSPCA.
Continue reading "Kangaroo numbers drop to 50,890,745 after slaying" »
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Kay says:
Has anyone of you considered the death of joey when the roo is shot? One shot, two lives!! If the cop could remove the injured kangaroo to a safer place and waited for a Wildlife ranger, we would have more chance to save one of the lives at least. It’s… Read more »
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Simba says:
probably a bit late now, but those nimrods complaining about the two shots. you are actually trained to fire twice; it is called a double tap. Additionally, that Smith and Wesson revolver that the officer is using is useless. Renowned for total inaccuracy even at point blank range. Why on… Read more »
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