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25.01.2022 Please support

25.01.2022 +++ Keeping dogs and kids safe together +++ Tune in to hear Dr Kathy from Newcastle Holistic Vets on Newcastle ABC radio approx. 10.10 am this Monday 7th May. For those of you in Newcastle area did you catch Dr Kathy talking on the radio a few weeks ago? She was invited to speak on the issue of safety of dogs and kids following a recent series of dog attacks that made the media where, very seriously and unfortunately the children were killed or injured. Here are some of the t...hings she stressed in the interview if you missed it: 1. Adequate supervision of all children under 12 years at all times when around dogs, even known ones. It only takes a split second for something unexpected to happen. 2. When it comes to encounters with unknown dogs when out and about the safest method by far is to NOT approach them, even if you think the dog looks friendly or the owner says they are friendly. Respect the dogs personal space and just enjoy watching them without coming into their personal space and needing to touch them. This is a huge topic and the conversation continues this coming week. Discover more http://bit.ly/FourSmallPaws

25.01.2022 Happy Safe Easter everyone! Remember to please travel safely on our roads and be mindful that our wildlife use our roads as crossing paths too. May the Easter Bunny be very good to you all! Call 0415 270 664 or check out http://bit.ly/FourSmallPaws

21.01.2022 This is Buddy, my nearly 10 year old Bunny. Buddy generally is in good health for his age, but suffers from Osteoarthritis particularly along his spine and back end areas. Any pain felt by him is likely excarbated by his growing senior years and of course the winter cold air! Buddy keeps warm by living inside with the heater on, lots of comfy bedding and cuddles from his little sister Gipsy. Buddy also likes to stay warm by dressing in his 'winter outfit' as seen in the phot...o below. What winter outfit do you like to dress your fur babies in to keep them warm during the cold? Post a photo in the comments section below Discover more http://bit.ly/FourSmallPaws

18.01.2022 PLEASE STOP AND CHECK IF YOU HIT WILDLIFE or call us on 0417-560-910 I was out on a rescue this afternoon and saw that there had been a kangaroo hit and killed ...laying in the grass on the roadside, I pulled over like I normally do, grabbed out my spraypaint to mark it. As I approached I was shocked to see her tummy moving and a couple of long pink legs hanging out. By the time I ran back to the car to grab a pouch, the little guy had his head out as well. I moved her off the road a little more and used my vehicle to protect us from the traffic, I then carefully removed the joey. Now home, settled and feeding well, lots of bruising on one leg. He has just been named ‘Arlo’. See more

16.01.2022 Campers and holiday makers! Wildlife volunteers need your help. They are still getting lots of calls for heat stressed animals. our wildlife need help ...on hot days. Generally- if you can approach it- it needs help!! They are wild and should be fearful of humans and dogs. Please be their eyes and keep a lookout for animals suffering in the heat. please call for a welfare check if you think an animal needs help please help volunteers and our wildlife by putting out dishes of water. Put them in the shade. Keep them topped up. Put some rocks or sticks in them so smaller animals can access water. keep dogs on leads. Wandering dogs can be the first to find a vulnerable animal and can cause more stress or death if they approach wildlife. if you see a koala in particular low in a tree or on the ground- give it a water source (bowl of water), give it space (to avoid further stress), keep your dogs and kids away and respect the animal- it’s not a time for a selfie with it. | DO NOT give wildlife water from a drink bottle! It can cause more health issues and death- no matter how thirsty they seem. Always allow them to lap water themselves- from a bowl, from the palm of your hand, pour it on a tree, a piece of bark- ANYTHING BUT pouring it into their mouths. It will go into their lungs and kill them. Please top up any containers you may see out for wildlife Please do not approach heat stressed wildlife- make a call to a rescue group Please keep dogs AWAY! No matter how friendly your pet is- their presence is NOT welcomed by wildlife. If a wild animal is approachable it needs help- NOT A SELFIE or PET Sniffing at it. I cannot stress the above enough. People are doing stupid things like this and our wildlife are suffering. They need your help not a photo! A dish of water out it can help save a life. Save rescue numbers in your phone and if you see an animal in need- call! Here’s some numbers. Most will help find someone close to you Share Share Share this post

15.01.2022 On this Anzac Day, we don’t just remember our brave service men and women. Let’s also honour the hundreds of thousands of horses, dogs, donkeys, mules and pigeo...ns that selflessly sacrificed their own lives in battles they’ll never be able to comprehend. For example, of the 136,000 horses sent off to World War One, only one ever made it home to Australia. These animals have given so much. Not just on the battlefield but also as comfort and support for our soldiers at their most difficult times. Lest We Forget.

13.01.2022 Happy 10th Birthday to this young at stud muffin It’s been 9 years from the day you rocked up and invited yourself into our front lawn at Warners Bay. Not sure on actual age but we are guessing we are celebrating your mega 10th Bday!! Because it was thought that you were around 6-12mths when we first met. So next year we will celebrate another 10 years - of ownership You are truely the bestest Buddy we could have ever asked for and you are so smart, accepting... and switched on despite not being able to hear properly..your nose knows everything and continues to guide you to the kitchen, cupboards and fridge! You are aging gracefully & beautifully and we are so so happy that you are still with us for Bub’s pending arrival. We hope you get to share many great memories with our Bub and teach him or her to be kind to animals and an overall respectful, loving, kind hearted and genuine person...like you have done with us. We you so so much Buddy Bear See more

11.01.2022 Hope all Mother’s of both species had a lovely day!

10.01.2022 Raining cosy days means lots of time for snoozing

08.01.2022 ++ SAVE THE KOALA DAY ++ Did you know that today is Save the koala day? Sadly our Koala population is dwindling due to habitat loss, climate change and s...tress which can exacerbate illness in Koalas. Today is a day to raise awareness of the plight of the koala and to educate people. So how can YOU help?! - Write to your local political members about your concerns regarding Koala welfare. Tell them that something needs to be done to protect them and to stop land clearing before it’s too late. Tell them to consider Koala welfare and existence over their next development project. - Protest to your local council and developers on any up and coming development talks (be the voice for the Koalas!) - Consider where you build and buy your next home. What may be a new home for you on a new estate has come to great cost to the koalas (and other native wildlife) who once called that area home. They will now be homeless!! - Keep cats and dogs secure in your yard at ALL times we DO need to be more responsible with how we keep our companion animals as pets, especially for our wildlife’s sake, especially if you reside on the outskirts of suburbia and on the edges of bushland. - Cats should be in outdoor runs when let outside. Keep dogs on leash when walking through the bush. Make sure your cats and dogs are secure of a night and have appropriate housing. Make sure your fence lines are at good height and secure enough. - Leave out cool, fresh water for ALL wildlife. - If you see injured wildlife call your local wildlife carer; if not sure ring nearest vet. - If you see deceased wildlife again please call the above mentioned and only if it’s safe to do so please check their pouches for any surviving offspring. - Volunteer to be a wildlife carer. - Offer financial or volunteer support to wildlife care organisations. - Consider leaving money to a wildlife charity in your will. For more information on our concerns for Koala health and welfare check out our Newsletter article http://bit.ly/HolisticVetsNewcastle_SeptemberNewsletter Call 0421 501 977

05.01.2022 Native animals are being minced alive & dying of stress. Why?