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Hi
Everyone!
Welcome
to our April E-News.
We
have some busy weeks ahead of us, so it’s time to
get organised and get involved!
Coming
up this month, we are selecting the first round winner of
the Zoo Studio and Paws & Claws
‘Search for Cover Star’ competition
winner. Our Cover Star competition has received
over 40 star entrants, letting us know why they should grace
the next cover of Paws & Claws magazine.
The
closing date for the first round is 16th
of April and the winner will be announced
on the 19th of April. So get in quick if
you haven’t already entered!
Over
100 cats and 400 members came together for this year’s
Gold Coast Cat Show. The public was invited to watch the
show, walk around to view the cats through individual cages
and chat to breeders once judging had finished. Check out
the results and pictures of the show below. To view the
show’s photo gallery visit www.pawsandclaws.com.au.
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Dog Breed: Basenji • Cat Breed: Oriental • Pet
Nutrition: All natural treats • Forever Friends: Preparing
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The
RSPCA Million Paws Walk is on next month on the 16th
of May and registration is open now for individuals
and teams. Get in quick and start raising some much needed
funds for the RSPCA. Funds that are raised through walk registrations
and online fundraising goes towards vital programs, services
and campaigns undertaken by RSPCA Qld, as well as looking
after the animals in their care.
We
are also giving fans the chance to support a UK based animal
organisation: International Aid for
the Protection of Welfare & Animals. IAPWA is a
passionate organisation aimed to create a better future for
animals in need in Borneo. Check out the article below for
ways you can sponsor.
Has
your pet got an itching problem? Dr Chets
are an Australia owned and made company, with natural products
that help relieve pet itching and skin problems. Dr Chets
are passionate about improving the lifestyle of pets and have
some great new products for 2010 including a new horse range
and new packaging.
Remember
to grab your latest copy of Paws & Claws magazine
from your nearest
stockist or download it free here.
This latest issue is bursting with heartwarming stories, pet
care information from pet industry experts, fantastic offers
and giveaways exclusive to Paws & Claws readers.
A list of these great offers and giveaways
can also be found here.
If
you would like the next issue delivered right to your door,
you can subscribe online at www.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 $240,000 of advertising and
article 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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Brisbane judge Janis Christison
judges Zarlee Moonwalker, a Lilac Point Birman, bred
by W Hamilton; owned by M Thistlewaite.
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The
Gold Coast Cat Club held the first of its two annual
cat shows recently. In excess of 100 cats competed,
with over 400 members of the public visiting to watch
the judging and to admire the beautiful cats.
At
cat shows, the cats are separated into Longhairs, Shorthairs
and Companions.
Within the Longhair and Shorthair groups are further
divisions into Kittens, Cats (above age nine months;
not desexed), and Desexed.
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Companion cats include non-pedigree cats which are either
moggies (domestics) or mixed breeds, as well as any
pedigree cats that aren’t quite up to the breed
standard or don’t have registration papers. Companion
cats aged six months or over must be desexed to enter
a cat show.
Every single cat entered into the show is judged by
three judges on the day. The best of each section is
then judged by a fourth judge to end up with a Supreme
Longhair, a Supreme Shorthair and, you guessed it, a
Companion Supreme. Points from each win count towards
the Cat of the Year titles: prestigious awards given
out at the end of each year, with awards for the best
within each breed as well as an overall winner in each
of the major categories of Longhairs, Shorthairs and
Companions.
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Top-left:
Nadine Savage, a Brisbane judge, with Fidelis Keira,
a Black Silver Mackerel Tabby & White Maine Coon,
bred and owned by T Lamb. Top-center: Jo-anne Frank,
a visiting South Australian judge, with Kyapark Make
Me Purrform, a Blue Mink & White Devon Rex kitten,
bred and owned by P Watts. Top-right: Visiting from
Toowoomba, Chris Merritt judges a Lilac Burmese kitten,
Deneden Dusty Springfield, bred by D Hewat; owned
by J & J Franklin.
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For
this show, the cats were evaluated by a judge from
Tasmania, one from South Australia, and three Queensland
judges. The public was able to watch these cat experts
judge each cat at the show and listen to their comments,
and then walk around looking into the individual cages
once judging for that ring was completed. They could
also chat to breeders about specific cats to learn
more about that breed.
There
were displays in the foyer featuring a multitude of
cat-related products, including scratching posts to
suit all budgets, kitty litter and trays, toys, beds,
pet photographers, as well as heaps of great raffles
for the cat lovers who braved the heat, humidity and
rain to attend the show.
The
Supremes, or big winners of the day, were: Longhairs:
Glenbar Gemma, a white Persian owned by Yvonne Walker
of Tweed Heads; Shorthairs: Kaloofa Hard Yakka, a
Blue British Shorthair owned by Carolynne Power of
Brisbane; and Companion: Oops a Daisy, a crossbreed
owned by Kerstin Jones of Brisbane.
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Top-left:
Companion Supreme, black silver ticked tabby Oops
A Daisy, owned by Kerstin Jones, with judge Chris
Merritt and steward Christine Mangin. Top-center:Longhair
Supreme, Glenbar Gemma, a desexed white Persian, bred
by R Pooley; owned by Y Walker, with steward Natasha
Shinners. Top-right: Shorthair Supreme, Kaloofa Hard
Yakka, a blue British Shorthair, bred & owned
by C Power, shown here with judge Greg Little and
steward Christine Mangin.
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The
next show will be on Saturday
the 26th June 2010 at the Albert
Waterways Community Centre, Broadbeach (opposite
Pacific Fair cinemas), corner Sunshine and Hooker
Boulevards, and will feature two overseas judges.
Entry
forms can be downloaded from www.goldcoastcatclub.com.
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. . International aid for animals in need. . . |
Based
in the UK, International Aid for the Protection
of Welfare & Animals (IAPWA) provides help for
companion animals in Sabah, Borneo.
Founded
by animal lovers Nicky Stevens and Lynsey Gill,
IAPWA are a non profit organisation, creating a
better future for animals in need.
Following
a trip to Borneo early last year, Nicky and Lynsey
were shocked to see the condition of many dogs and
cats that face many difficulties everyday just to
survive.
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Their
mission is to provide hope and protection for animals
in need by preventing cruelty and promoting animal
welfare. They intend to achieve this mission in the
following ways:
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Addressing the overpopulation problem facing companion
animals through implementing Trap, Neuter and
Return (TNR) programmes
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Establishing veterinary clinics to provide medical
treatment to those in need
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Working with a local group to build a sanctuary
for those that require long term care and are
unable to cope on the streets
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Creating a compassionate society through working
with and providing an education programme to the
local community
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Discouraging the sale of animals by unlicensed
pet breeders and encouraging responsible pet ownership
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Campaigning for change to prevent cruelty and end inhumane
practices
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Operating a membership scheme to create a network of
IAPWA supporters worldwide
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Creating partnerships with other welfare organisations
to unite in a shared goal of ending animal cruelty
IAPWA
are working tirelessly to end pain, neglect and inhumane
practices. They have started to generate a lot of support
throughout the UK and would be grateful to have the
support of the animal lovers in Queensland and Australia.
For
more information and to donate to IAPWA, visit their
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Trying
to find a missing pet is a traumatic and often scary
experience. The feeling of guilt, fear and anxiety
is overwhelming.
Pets
are curious creatures and can go walk-a-bout at any
time. This
is why it is important to micro-chip your pet, attached
a name tag to his collar with your contact details,
along with his local council registration colour tag.
Always
ensure that you have a recent photo of your pet, showing
distinguishable markings and colours.
Here
are some helpful tips to find a missing pet:
• Knock on doors in your street
• Call your local vet
and surrounding vets
• Create posters, and
hand them out in your neighbourhood
• Contact local shelters,
local council and government agencies
• Leave out food and water
for your pet, familiar smells can lead them home
• If you have recently
moved, be sure to check your old neighbourhood
• Once your pet has been
located, investigate how your pet was misplaced.
• If your pet has an escaping
problem, obedience training would be beneficial.
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If
you have recently lost a pet, this is where Find
My Pet can help. Find My Pet provides
online listings were you are able to:
• Post photos of your lost pet
• Contact other Find My Pet members
in your area
• Post your lost pet’s details on Facebook
and
• Provide you with tips and hints on finding
your lost pets fast.
Find
My Pet also has a new adoption service for pets
that can no longer be cared for by previous owners.
To
learn more about Find My Pet visit findmypet.com.au |
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Dr
Chet’s provides a unique range of pet care products,
aimed to provide relief to pet itches.
Using
all natural ingredients including Aloe Vera, Rosemary,
Tea Tree Oil and Coconut, these pet care products
are proven to provide a solution to itch related problems,
including fleas and dry irritated skin.
Dr
Chet’s is an Australian family owned company,
passionate about animals and improving the lifestyle
of pets.
Their
products include flea treatment, shampoo, herbal oil,
system range, fragrances and herbal mineral cream.
The
system range is perfect for pet owners who
love to pamper their furry friends while ensuring
they are protected from fleas. The system range
includes Dr Chets’s Medicated Shampoo,
Flea Lice and Itch Shield, and the Herbal Oil Blend. |
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Dr
Chet’s plans for 2010 include a new horse
care product range and an attractive brand new packaging.
To
see the great range of products visit their website:
www.drchets.com.au
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PAWS
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HURRY!
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TO ENTER
To enter you must tell us in 50
words or less why your pet should grace
the cover of the next Paws & Claws magazine.
Email
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.
Facebook
Go to the Paws
& Claws Facebook Page and
upload your pet’s photo into the ‘Search
for a Cover Model’ photo album; post your answer
on the photo page along with your pet’s name,
breed and age.
Snail-mail
Simply post 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:
Paws
& Claws and Zoo Studio
Search for a Cover Model Competition
P O BOX 564
LABRADOR Q 4215
All
competition entries must include the following to be
eligible:
• Pet’s Name and Age.
• Owners Full Name.
• Day Time Phone Number to contact you if you
win.
• Photo needs to be submitted in jpg file format
• One Photo only per competition entry
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VIEW COMPETITION ENTRIES
All competition entries for the “Search for a
Cover Model” competition can be viewed on the
Search
for a Cover Model competition page.
HOW IT
WILL BE JUDGED
All
entries will be reviewed by a panel of 3 judges consisting
of Paws & Claws Editor, Johanna Jauregui;
Zoo Studio Photographer, Ken Drake; and RSPCA
Qld CEO, Mark Townend.
The
panel of judges will vote for the best entry from the
submission and the most voted entry will win the competition.
CLOSING DATES
Competition closes on Friday,
16 April 2010, 12pm AEST.
Winner
will be contacted via telephone or email on Monday,
19th of April 2010.
Winner
will be announced at www.pawsandclaws.com.au
on Monday, 19th of April
2010.
ABOUT
ZOO STUDIO
Zoo Studio are
a multi-award winning, professional photography studio
who specialize exclusively in Animal Art Photography.
They are magicians at capturing the beauty and personality
of your pets in photographic images that you will
be proud to hang on your walls. You can visit them
at www.zoostudio.com.au
to request an information pack. Or become a fan of
their work on the Zoo
Studio Facebook Page.
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Sunday,
18 April |
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Does
your pet do anything clever, funny or cute?
Take
a video clip or photo of your furry or fluffy friend
and show Australia what they can do!
You
could WIN
one of six weekly prizes or our major prize and help
raise much-needed funds for the RSPCA at the same
time. You can enter as many clips as you want, so
get your pet ready to be a star!
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Donations
over $2 are tax deductible. Voting closes on the 18th
of April.
Check out the link for
entry terms and details:
http://www.petstars.com.au/
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| SOCIAL
NETWORK FOR WOMEN |
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Sunday,
18 April |
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You
and your friends are invited to the official launch
of the savviest new network for women on the Gold Coast....
Tuesday
20th April 2010 @ 12:00 noon
Kouzina
Modern Greek & Meze Bar
The Promenade, Robina Town Centre (overlooking the lake) |
Special
Introductory Price $25.00
(includes delicious mezes "the little dishes
of Greece" plus bubbles on arrival)
Fabulous
Raffle Prizes (Lunch plus 3 raffle tickets $30.00)
Official
launch by Jann Stuckey MP, Member for Currumbin, Shadow
Minister for Public Works & ICT
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Special
Appearance by the Trolly Dollys!
Come
along and have some fun whilst supporting the very valuable
work of the Animal Welfare League of Qld. |
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Bring
your friends and make up your own table, or come along
on your own and meet some new friends!
RSVP
Monday 19th April
Bookings
& enquiries: prue@imagemakersgc.com.au
or 5575 9319 or 0411 391 793
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MOBILE ADOPTION WEEKS |
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The
Animal Welfare League of Qld (AWL) is holding two Mobile
Adoption Weeks in April.
The
first adoption week will be held next week the 12th
- 18th of April at Runaway
Bay Shopping Centre, Runaway Bay from 10am - 4pm.
The
second adoption week will be held at The
Pines Shopping Centre, Elanora 19th - 25th of April
from 9am - 4pm.
The AWL will be promoting animals available for adoption
throughout both weeks. There will be both cats and kittens
available for adoption along with helpful staff informing
the public on ways to help support the AWL QLD.
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Mobile
adoptions are a great way for the AWL to promote their
animals and help attract attention from member of
the community who may not know about the AWL QLD.
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| RSPCA
MILLION PAWS WALK 2010 |
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Sunday,
16 May |
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Held
annually, the
RSPCA Million Paws Walk
is a fantastic opportunity for
you and your four legged best friends to participate
in a healthy walk, mingle with pet owners, get involved
with competitions and activities, or just enjoy the
festival atmosphere!
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Share
the fun of the
Million Paws Walk with
family, friends and colleagues by entering a team
in this year’s event. There are some great prizes
and trophies to be won by both teams and individuals
alike!
Held
in 25 different locations throughout Queensland, this
is the perfect day out for you and your furry family!
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Registrations
are open now for individuals and teams, and there are
some great prizes and trophies to be won. Online registrations
will close of the 14th of May, yet individuals and teams
are able to register on the day at the local Million
Paws Walk location.
Visit millionpawswalk.com
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| EXCLUSIVE:
FREE PET FOOD COMPETITION |
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ends
Monday, 31 May |
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HOW
WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN
12 MONTHS OF FREE
PET FOOD FOR YOUR CAT OR DOG?
Simply
grab the Autumn Issue of Paws & Claws
out March 1st and bring in the promotional advert
coupon found on page 33 along to your next visit to
Central Produce, fill out their in-store form and
be in the draw to WIN!
Just
off the M1 motorway at Exit 75, Central Produce
has all your family pet care needs. Whether you own
a dog, cat, horse or bird, Central Produce
carry a large range of pet and animal supplies, including
hay, stockfeed, chaff, fertilisers, veterinary supplies,
poultry and birdseed, plus all the needs for the family
pet.
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Central
Produce also runs a convenient and efficient
delivery service, bringing your weekly order to the
house or stable door. And their friendly staff members
are always kept up to date with the helpful nutritional
information, which can take the guesswork out of feeding
your pony or pet.
Central
Produce is located at 8 Elysium Rd, City Link Estate,
Carrara 07 5530 2077.
Competition ends 31st May 2010.
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COMMUNITY TV FOR
DOG LOVERS |
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Produced
by dog lovers for dog lovers, ‘Hound TV’
on Briz31 is a great program to gain insight into the
canine world.
The
program is aired on Wednesday nights at 7pm, and covers
all things canine related, including great canine fitness
activities, obedience and grooming tips from industry
professionals.
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Two
friends Steven and Matt have produced two seasons
of ‘Hound TV’, both airing on community
TV in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide and the third
season is currently being aired in Brisbane.
So
tune into Briz31 on Wednesday at 7pm to catch ‘Hound
TV’ for some helpful tips on how to give your
furry friend a new lease on life.
Below
are the line ups for the April episodes:
Episode 7: 21 April
Steven meets the chihuahua; Dog trainer Sidney Aarons
gives an obedience demonstration; Introduction to
herding.
Episode 8: 28 April
Steven meets the Portuguese Water Dog; Dog trainer
Sidney Aarons on building confidence; What is Canine
Myofunctional Therapy?
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SAVVY NEW NETWORK
TO HELP ANIMALS |
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The
Gold Coast’s savviest new network for women will
be officially launched on Tuesday 20th April at 12:00
noon at Kouzina Modern Greek & Meze Bar in the new
lakeside dining precinct at Robina Town Centre.
Founder Prue Bartels is passionate about fashion, networking
and animal welfare.
All proceeds will be donated to the Animal Welfare League
of Qld.
“Glamour Pusses is all about girls getting together
to have fun, enjoy fine food and raise money for the
Animal Welfare League.”
Prue
is an image consultant with over 20 years experience.
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in Melbourne so she’s aware of what it takes.
“Each
month we will have a special feature – a guest
speaker, fashion parade or display.”
“I’m hoping that many of the Robina Town
Centre retailers will get involved. This is a great
opportunity for them to promote themselves to a savvy
group of women.”
Comedy act the Trolly Dollys (brainchild of local Kath
& Kim impersonator Victoria Ramage) will be the
highlight of the launch programme.
Tickets
are available at the special introductory price of $25.00
for a selection of meze dishes plus glass of bubbly
on arrival.
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Donations
of raffle prizes for monthly lunches and sponsorships
are being sought.
For
further information, please contact Prue Bartels on
5575 9319 or 0411 391 793,
or email at prue@imagemakersgc.com.au
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CALLING ALL NAUGHTY
AUSSIE DOGS! |
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Bark
Busters, the world’s largest dog training company,
has joined forces with Vetalogica, a leader in animal
nutrition and healthcare, to launch the inaugural Australia’s
Naughtiest Dog Contest to find the naughtiest dog in
Australia.
Dog
owners around Australia are invited to submit a photo
and short story or video clip illustrating why their
dog should be named the naughtiest in Australia. Any
dog can be entered into the contest – regardless
of breed and age. The
contest kicked off this week and runs until Wednesday
30 June 2010. Winners (there are seven
state and territory winners and one grand prize winner)
will be selected by a panel of experts, and the overall
winner will receive a package of prizes, including free
dog training – which includes Bark Busters’
guaranteed lifetime support – and Vetalogica products
to transform the winning dog from naughty to nice.
“Australia’s
Naughtiest Dog Contest is designed to show Australia
that you can teach an old dog new tricks,” says
Kelly McClelland, a Bark Busters trainer. “Bark
Busters and Vetalogica have created this contest to
highlight that you don’t need to give up on your
dog, because every dog – even older ones –
can be trained and be part of a happy and tranquil home.
“We
want to showcase this fact by training Australia’s
naughtiest dog and having a bit of fun along the way.
Whether your dog jumps, barks, digs, pulls, snarls,
chews, destroys or suffers from separation anxiety,
then you need to enter Australia’s Naughtiest
Dog Contest. And with around 3.7 million dogs in Australia,
we are sure to find some naughty ones.”
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RSPCA SHUTS DOWN
PUPPY FARM [Featured in
the Paws & Claws March
E-News!] |
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they still be allow to keep animals? |
This
farm should be shut down and these people should
NEVER EVER be allowed to own any type of animal
again, I think it is a total disgrace, I am not
a religious person but it should be an eye for
an eye, lets see how they like being treated the
way that they treated these poor little dogs.
Regards
Leanne,
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BREEDERS LICENSE
SCHEME [Featured
in the Paws & Claws February
E-News!] |
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Should
the Breeder License Scheme go ahead? |
The
Breeder License Scheme - that would be good IF
there was a way to stop ALL backyard breeders
of Xbreeds from breeding but this can not be policed
as there is not enough inspectors to do the job.
I have been breeding purebred dogs for some 35
years and I am registered with the CCC as a registered
Breeder and have to uphold our code of ethics.
So why do we as Registered Breeders need another
controlling body to tell us what we can and can
not do WHEN you will never be able to stop the
backyarders from breeding their prize breeds.
The only reason breeds are so popular is due to
a well known TV personality telling the general
public that there is TOO many problems with the
purebreds today.
You can not tell me that Mrs Jones who goes out
and purchases a girl pup from the local pet shop
and 12 months down the track she thinks maybe
we will breed just one litter before we get her
spayed. So Mrs Jones knows Mr Smith also purchases
a male from the same shop.
Can you tell me if Mr Smith and Mrs Jones have
done DNA testing on there xbreeds purchased from
the local pet shop before breeding them, I will
bet anything they have not done this, so who is
the Breeder License Scheme going to protect ONLY
people who purchase a Purebred Dog from a Registered
Breeder who is already registered as a breeder
with they state controlling body like the Canine
Control Council.
Also who would Mr Smith or Mrs Jones know if they
were mating brother and sister from the same pet
shop?
Concerned Purebred Breeder |
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videos that you found on the web?
Or a funny forward you'd like to share with us?
Send it to news@pawsandclaws.com.au! |
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AAWWWW....!!!
Sent in by J Rosales, NSW
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