MAY NEWS 2012
For many years, the last week of April has been traditionally dedicated to raising a global voice for the plight of animals in laboratories, and this year a group of delegates from Gippsland travelled into Melbourne to join with many others in condemning the cruelty of animal testing. Thank you to Haans, who sent us some photos from the day, a sample of which can be seen below.
An animal rescuer from the Warragul area has been busy arranging a public donation bin for items of dog / cat food and other useful goods. The bin is located inside the Warragul Bendigo Bank, so those who find themselves in that area for school or work or shopping might like to place some much needed goods into the donation bin. Cat and dog food, plus bedding and blankets, will be passed onto Animal Aid.
Bunyip locals – don’t forget Kathryn is still collecting goods in our town. Items can be dropped off at 60 A’Beckett road, or call to arrange collections of large or heavy items: 5629 5687.
There’s a new Facebook page up and running from the local area called the Domestic Animal Welfare Group Gippsland. The page administrator, Abby, has invited other local Facebookers to join the online group for updates about animal rescue in West Gippsland.
The annual Million Paws Walk, which raises funds for the RSPCA, takes place this year on May 20. Unfortunately, in 2012 it will not be happening in Warragul. Locals who normally participate in the Warragul event may like to travel to either Sale (Central Gippsland) or Hastings (Mornington Peninsula) to take part. The Warragul event may run again next year if organisers can rally up enough volunteers to make it work. All enquiries or offers of assistance can be directed to the RSPCA on this dedicated number: 9224 2222
Finally, there are occasionally native animals handed to BARN members by locals from the Bunyip area. It is legally required that all such animals be passed on to a registered wildlife carer (or the closest vet, if necessary). Sometimes the BARN is in need of transporters who are able to safely transfer animals to one of the local wildlife shelters – Bayles, Nar Nar Goon or Jindivick. If any member of the community is available to assist with animal transport at any time, please send an email and make yourself known to us: barn@speakforanimals.info This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it All offers of help are welcome.
Until next time... "Be Kind to the Kritters"...