August 31, 2008Comments are closed.cats
From yesterdays post – TNR in WA Engaging vets is vital to any TNR program; not only to allow you to secure their support, but also to reduce resistance to the program. Understanding that vets are businesses helps us empathise with their situation and work to engage them in a positive way. While vets are [...]
Continue readingAugust 30, 2008Comments are closed.cats
Continued from yesterday’s post: What cat problem? The most limiting factor on a stray populations is resources – mainly food – but it’s nearly impossible to eliminate sources like garbage tips and rubbish bins. With a reliable food supply cats are able to breed efficiently and the population grows. Program have shown that a typical [...]
Continue readingAugust 29, 2008Comments are closed.cats
On Saturday morning last week I had the pleasure of joining the WA Cat Welfare and Management Symposium at Murdoch University. Coordinated by the Cat Alliance of Australia some of the states most dedicated cat rescuers gathered to discuss issues surrounding cat management and work on some solutions. There seems to be agreement amongst these [...]
Continue readingAugust 19, 2008Comments are closed.marketing, pet shops/puppy farming
In the wake of the UK documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed is certain to be a whole bunch of people looking to get a dog with absolutely no idea what to believe. They thought the right choice was a purebred – now, maybe it isn’t. You can bet the designer dog breeders will have a clear [...]
Continue readingAugust 18, 2008Comments are closed.dogs, marketing
“The problem with designer dogs is people might think they’re trendy — and that’s not a good reason to buy a dog” – rescuer Did you know the original ‘designer dog’ was a marketing initiative to help find a guide dog association puppy raisers? Although Royal Guide Dogs always had a waiting list of families wanting to [...]
Continue readingAugust 6, 2008Comments are closed.council pound, resistance
Animal management in Queensland is the talk of the town today - but is it good news about effective and compassionate animal welfare initiatives? Hardly. Instead try pounds that kill pets, support for new laws that bully owners and the demonisation of dogs – and you have a recipe that puts animal welfare completely at odds with [...]
Continue readingAugust 3, 2008Comments are closed.attitude, shelter procedure
When we’re been swindled in the past, we can become desperate to protect ourselves in the future. The loss of control that comes from being unable to trust our instincts leaves us scrambling and unsure and we come up with solutions based on quietening these out of control feelings, rather than sensible policies. Think, someone [...]
Continue readingAugust 1, 2008Comments are closed.fundraising
Here’s the thing – most people are busy. They want to help pets, but they don’t want to have to dig through horror stories, wait on the phone for you or visit your shelter and help. They’re the interested outsiders looking in; they do want to help, they just feel like they haven’t got the time. [...]
Continue readingAugust 1, 2008Comments are closed.attitude, dogs
A program in the US helps young people take pride in having well behaved dogs instead of fighting dogs. Watch this video – you’ll be glad you did.
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