Does your cat wear a collar?

Collars can be great for ID with cats but some points to consider:

• ensure it is a proper cat collar with an elastic insert (or completely elastic) and with a safety clip
• check the elastic still has plenty of spring
• check you can fit just 2 finger (no more) between neck and collar and keep checking with kittens as they grow larger
• too tight and the cat will choke
• too loose and the cat is in danger of getting his/her front leg caught in the collar thus causing extensive injury
• cut the excessive of the collar off.

I once had to cut the excess bit of an elastic collar off the tongue of a cat where she had groomed herself and got the furry elastic excess caught on her tongue and couldn’t free herself. She ended up getting her tongue pinned down to her chest where the collar was. Fortunately we got her quickly so there was no long term damage, but it would have been extremely painful and stressful if she had been left for any length of time.

There are large numbers of reported incidences where the front leg(s) gets caught under the collar causing the collar to cut under the front armpit into the bone. The cat is usually so stressed that he/she will go into hiding, causing huge stress and grief all round. Without intervention this may cause septicemia and eventually death.

Telaf highly recommends microchips

Forever Homes Needed (Barnaby, Mr Winkle, Earnest, Panda, Tommy and Bug)

Alice – mum – is a result of the owner not desexing the original mother. We ended up needing to rehome 3 mums and 12 kittens. In her turn, and very quickly, Alice popped out her own brood. 1 got a home leaving Mr Winkle and Barnaby. They are beautiful kittens but as we don’t want to keep adding to the increasing population of cats/kittens now all are looking for their own forever homes where they will be desexed, kept safe and loved for the duration of their lives. All kittens are 8/9 weeks old and will be rehomed via the Darwin Rescue Group. Call 8927 4480 for more information or to meet one of these little sweeties or e mail to sideon

Earnest’s mum – Coco -  has found her forever home Now Earnest is looking for his forever home. All of his litter mates have now been adopted so he is feeling very left out. With a face like this how could he be overlooked? (although he is a couple of weeks older now- between 8 – 9 weeks)

Lai Lai – another of the mums has 2 kittens left looking for their forever homes. Tommy and Panda. They are a bit older now than in the pict. 

all kittens have been wormed, they are all litter box trained and socialised with humans and Barnaby and Mr Winkle are fine with dogs (their best friend in their last foster home was a large but incredibly gentle male Pit Bull who mothered and spoilt them) Earnest, Panda and Tommy have not been exposed to dogs yet.

In his new foster home Earnest met Bug – yes – yet another result of mums not being desexed – will it ever end? Bug is a happy little kitten full of fun and best friends with Earnest. And – yes – also looking for his own people to whom he can give all the love in the world.

When they are adopted the package is for them to be desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. e mail to sideontelaf@gmail.com for more info. or ring 0408 810140

Found – Dog (All Pets Vets)

All Pets Veterinary Hospital at Rapid Creek has had a stray dog handed in. She is a female mixed breed possible boxer cross. She is black with white markings and is wearing a pink tartan collar. She has no desexing tattoo and is not microchipped. She has some scars on her right shoulder. Please phone All Pets on 08 89480056 if this is your dog.

Found – Puppies – foxy x and sharpei x (RSPCA)

Found in Malak 28/01/12 Female  foxy x approx 3-4 months old  White with black patches

Found in Katherine  Female Sharpei x approx 3-4  months old Tan with black ticking

Call RSPCA on 8984 3795 a reclaim fee including microchip is applicable

Proof of ownership required

Lost – Puppy – White with brown spots

On Saturday the 21st of January in Moulden we lost a male pup white in colour with small brown spots on back of ears and a black nose. He is about 4 months old and is bull terrier x bull arab.
We must get this pup back as it is my 5 year old sons Xmas present plus it is also a replacement dog as his last dog was poisoned late last year.
If found please call Rick on 0403564969

Found – Dogs (RSPCA)

Found on the 24^th January on Wilson Cres in Moil. Entire Male, Adult. Bull Arab Cross. White with tan on head and above tail. Wearing a brown leather collar. Is Microchipped but the number isn’t registered.

Found 27^th January at RSPCA Berrimah. Entire Male, Adult. Jack Russel X (Possibly crossed with cavalier). White with black spots on body, and tan on head. Wearing a blue collar & blue lead.

 

Please call RSPCA Darwin on 8984 3795. Note a release fee will apply.

Found – Dog – brindle

Found in our yard this morning, (27/01/2012) female very skinny. In Herbert area,

phone Karen on 0407383999

Found – Cat – Black

Found – Black Cat with collar on Thurs 26/01/2012 in Halpin St Malak   

Contact Kerry Tel 08 8927 5027

Lost – Cat – DSH Smokey grey tortoiseshell – (Sabine)

lost cat, domestic short hair, Sabine, female desexed, smokey grey, pale ginger and white tortoiseshell, pink nose, adult, purple collar, blue disk with name and phone number, very timid, from Fannie Bay, lost  from Wednesday 26/1/2011, contact Carolyn, 8942 0994, work and home hours, message bank. There is a reward offered for her return.

*I’ve also noticed on her microchip registration form that they’ve got my mobile number wrong, it is 0417 728 905

Found – Bird – Yellow/Green Budgie

Found a yellow & green budgerigar in the suburb of Wanguri on Australia day. He is very tame & has a tag/bracelet on his leg but his wings are not clipped. For further information on this friendly bird please call Toni on 89 271 603

Found – Dog – Staffy – Brindle Female

Found a lovely brindle female dog on Lyons Street, Wangury tonight wed 25 January at about 9:30pm. It has a purple collar and a red (flea collar). Unfortunately had to call the council as I already have 3 big dogs at home. It has been dropped at the pound facilities next to the RSPCA. Thank you, Jessica 0403396450

Lost – Dog – Bulldog (Bruce)

Bruce is still missing. There has been sightings of him on the back of a Ute.  Please if anyone has him please return. no questions asked or  if anyone has any information please contact 0419568098. Reward for his return.

“Missing from Virginia area, Thursday 22/9/2011, 2yo Aussie Bulldog, male, Tan and
White, and has Right Cauliflower ear. He answers to Bruce. Other dog, children and
children’s mum fretting.

If you see him or know his where abouts Please contact Mary 0419568098 or take him to Litchfield Vets.”

RIP/Sighted – Cat – Ginger and White

Awfully sorry to report a deceased cat I saw on the footpath on Lee Point Road, Moil side, opposite Lucy Street (Anula side). It is a soft ginger and white, looked like an adult. I saw it about 6.40am Monday morning but forgot to call the Council and saw it again on Tuesday morning and finally remembered to call them and it is gone now.

 

Lost – Dog – Staffy – Tan/Black – (Indy)

YOUNG FEMALE STAFFY Missing from Pioneer Drive Girraween/Humpty Doo Area on 23rd January. Our much loved young staffy “Indy” has gone missing. She is Tan with a black snout. If found please call us on 0423490954 or 0438287743.

Found – Dog – Bull Arab (RSPCA)

Found on the 24^th  January on Marunda TCE Karama. Female Bull-Arab X, a prox 10 months, white with black dots through coat. She was wearing an faded red material collar.

Call RSPCA Darwin on 8984 3795. Please note a release fee will apply which includes a microchip.

Reunited – Dog – staffy (Winnie)

Hey found my dog. Thanks for the site its awesome.

Lost 8yr old tan staffy with cream face, went missing from Marrakai on Monday 23/1/12 in the storm her name is Winnie and very friendly. muched loved family member,

 

Lost – Dog – Staffy tan (Boof)

” Male tan Staffy with black studded collar and nametag, he answers to Boof. He went missing from Moil on Monday 23rd January. A beloved family pet, he has a lovely nature and is very friendly. The mobile phone number on his tag is out of date has we have just moved back to Darwin after living remote. If located please call Brooke on 0419 123 812. “

Found – Dog – Black rotty type

WOUND ON FRONT LEFT PAW CYST ON LEFT SIDE OF RIB old friendly well trained
19-01-2012 Came to house night—gave water—wandered off immediately
21-12-2012 Came to house night gave water stayed till early morning wandered off.
22-12 –2012 Came to house night—gave water, malnourished gave food.
23-12-2012—still at house has not left.

He has also a white chest and brown or red studded collar.

phone  0408808159

Found – Cats x3 – black and white; grey kitten; and tabby and white (RSPCA)

Found on the 17^th January on Smith Street in the City. female cat, Mature adult, approx 1-2 years of age. Domestic Short Hair. Black with white on all paws and belly.

Found on the 20^th January in Driver, Palmerston. Entire female kitten, Approx 4 months old, Domestic Short Hair. Smokey grey in colour. Found wearing a collar.

Found on 21^st January at Kriewaldt court, Driver. Desexed Male Cat, Mature adult, approx 2-4 years of age. Domestic Short Hair. White with Dark grey tabby patches on head, ears, back and tail. Wearing a blue flea collar and a black collar.

Please contact RSPCA Darwin on 8984 3795. Note a release fee will apply & this includes a microchip.

Found – Dogs x2 (RSPCA)

Found on the 22^nd January on Cockatiel Rd in Lloyd Creek. Female Kelpie (possibly crossed with Lab), mature adult, black in colour with white on chest and no tail. Found wearing a brown leather collar.

Found puppy 23/1/2012 on Secrett rd, Knuckey Lagoon. Entire male (no tattoo) approx 8 weeks old, he is brindle with white on chest.

***PROOF OF OWNERSHIP REQUIRED***

Call RSPCA Darwin on 8984 3795. Please note a release fee will apply which includes a microchip.

Sighted – Dogs – Palmerston

There are two dogs roaming around in the bush behind the cheap auto shop, Palmerston (Olive Place) on the stuart Highway. The male looks like it has been on the run for quite some time, and is in poor condition. the female looks like she has recently had a litter of puppies.

Male large dog – golden/tan with white blaze on the front and paws.
The female also medium size, darkish, wearing a collar, sorry I cant be more specific.

The female looked to be in better condition than the male.  The male looked to be quite unapproachable, which is why we didnt try to pick it up – we had our dog in the back of our car at the time of sighting.

I hope that these pets get reunited with their owners.

Lost – Dog – Cattle dog x JR (Lady)

Lady is a de-sexed female Jack Russel x Cattle Dog, mostly white with some red.  She looks like a skinny cattle dog.  She is wearing a faded purple colour with both a Brisbane registration tag and a current Darwin one.  She is an old lady and may be a bit timid.  She is partially deaf and blind.
She went missing in the storm on Saturday night (21^st January) in the Nakara area, near the University.

If you have seen her or have her can you please call Leanne on 0429 594 166.