So far in 2009 there seems to be a disproportionate number of cats go missing from Palmerston as opposed to other areas – 25 from suburbs in Palmerston as opposed to 33 from all other areas (Dwn and rural). This is a head count of the ones which have not been reunited. (Goodness knows how many haven’t been reported on telaf)

Not sure what is going on but if you read this and own a cat or know of people who own a cat can you please warn them. Its always a good idea to keep your cat inside or allow outside under supervision and never at night.

it has just been reported that most of the cats in one street in Moil have also disappeared – around August – see comment

I was at the World Animal Day display on Sunday (4/10/09) a new product caught my eye so I thought I’d share this with you.  Local industry catstuffnt has developed a very light, affordable and moveable cat enclosure. With the new laws on keeping your cat in your yard (not an easy feat as any cat owner knows – unless the cat is kept inside), this will allow your cat to have some fresh air, Vitamin D and keep him/her safe at the same time. Ideal for renters

Contact Joanne on catstuffnt@gmail.com

regards Sideon

There appears to be a largish number of cats going missing from Fannie Bay. If you or a friend/neighbour has a cat and lives in Fannie Bay please take extra special care. Its sensible to keep cats in at night after they have been fed, although if you can keep them in at all times of course this is the safest. Many people will let their cat out just when they are around. Cats are creatures of routine and this can be utilized when giving them access to the great outdoors, ie an hour when you get home and before you feed them.

Check out the various cat containment methods – Oscillot is one which has a link on this site, but there are many varieties

Interested in saving heartache by keeping your cat safe in your yard? visit the Oscillot web site. they are offering a financial year special with savings up to 50%

Phone (08) 85724471 or visit Oscillot at www.oscillot.com.au

…… that raisins, onions, chocolate, cocoa and macadamia nuts can be fatal to dogs if eaten  ….. and …… paper shredders can also be leghal. If you have a paper shredder best to turn off at wall and better to unplug completely unless in use.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/crusader.asp

I am Carolyn, the owner of lost cat Erica, lost from Fannie Bay 26.1.09. She is sadly as yet still lost.

I want to pass on to all animal lovers something I was told yesterday by a friend who lost his little Chihaua (sp?), 2 years ago. My friend is a very long term Darwin man & was told that the dog fights have recommenced – Police caught some people some years ago & they were charged but according to this report the horrendous practice has resumed.

I know it is probably only rumour as such a barbaric & illegal practice would be kept very secret, though Police did manage to track it down before.
I was unaware until yesterday that small animals may be thrown to the dogs prior to the fights to excite them & for this purpose they steal animals – cats or small dogs.

I’m unsure what, if anything can be done about this &; of course it will cause anyone such as myself who has inexplicably lost an animal terrible grief to think this may have been their beloved pet’s end. However I wondered if telaf may want to warn pet owners about this. My cat dissappeared from front porch of my unit between 12.00 PM & morning, I heard a loud bang shortly after I went to bed but decided not to go & check on Erica. You commented there had been a few cats go missing in Fannie Bay recently.

I thought if pet owners are on the alert for this possibility it may help others. I don’t have any hard evidence to report to police, though I may phone RSPCA on Monday about it. If you have any suggestions I’d like to hear them,

e mail via sideon@internode.on.net

I just want to say what a valuable tool TELAF is to us and that we are checking it daily to see if the animals passing through here are on the web site. We also tell about 10 people a day to make sure their animal is on the web site so that we can find it and them. Thanks

Lisa (Ark Animal Vet Hospital)

Monty has been killed by packs of dogs in the rural area. He had never even left his property
Monty is a Male Poodle X Maltese 4 years old De-sexed wearing Tick collar went missing on the 12 of Jan 09 from Gamba road Humpty Doo.
He was a much loved child’s pet

Please take action to make sure your animal(s) are well cared for if you are not taking them with you. There are kennels, catteries, professional pet sitters etc.

Ensure your pet has some ID on him (tag with phone number and/or microchip) and is registered (cats and dogs). Make sure the microchip company has your latest contact details.

Many animals fret when their owners are away and end up roaming/getting lost. Sometimes these animals get euthanased before their owner gets home if a responsible person has not been chosen to care for the animal and to look for her if she wanders off. Councils and shelters will only guarantee keeping an animal for 4 working days before euthanasia is considered. Shelters and pounds are crammed to capacity at this time of year so options for keeping stray animals are very limited.

Get a picture of your animal before you go away so if he does get lost you or your pet sitter can create a lost poster. Pictures are invaluable

Have a great Christmas and thank you for using telaf 

This is such a good service, we are 2 Maltese dogs, LoLLy was rescued from some bad circumstances, and we are so grateful to be with our pack. Please keep up the good work on this site and we are keeping our paws crossed for all the families to get back together. Love, Some PaLs from the States, LuLu and LoLLy. http://www.luluandlolly.com