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Unleashing independence through Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny

On March 16 get a picture taken of your pet and the Easter Bunny. Make memories and support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program

Pet owners proudly capture and share pictures of their special companions doing a variety of cute and fun things on a routine basis.

On Saturday, March 16, pet owners are encouraged to add to their collection of memories by taking their pet to Touch Animal Rehabilitation on Front Street, North Bay for a pet photo shoot with the Easter Bunny.

Not only is this a fun event, but the $15 minimum donation will go directly into support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program.

“The cost to raise, train, and place a Dog Guide is $35,000. That includes the expense of food and vet bills,” explained Melanie Pigeau of the Widdifield Lions Club, the service club that runs the event.

Dog Guides are highly trained animals working in a specialized area whether it be hearing, seizure response, service, autism assistance, diabetes alert, facility support, or canine vision.

“First they go to a foster home where they live a normal puppy life, but they do go out in public more than most dogs,

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Essex RSPCA: 5 pets who are on the lookout for new homes

Whether you want to adopt a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or hamster, someone always wants to find a new owner.

There are several RSPCA branches in the county, along with the affiliated Danaher Animal Home.

If you think you would be able to rehome one of them, go to either the Essex South, Southend & District branch, the South West branch, or the Danaher Animal Home websites for details.

You can also donate to the charities and help them carry on their rescue work at the same websites.

Tina

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: TinaTina (Image: RSPCA)

Gender – Female

Age – Four years old

Breeds – Pugs

Colour – Tan and Black

If you want to adopt Tina you can view their full profile here.

Tina is a dog who is described as having a “spring in her step” and is now looking for her forever home.

She has come from a multiple-dog household so would likely thrive in a home with another dog, pending an introduction.

Tina has not been tested around cats and any children in the home should be over the age of 10 years old.

Simba

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: SimbaSimba (Image: RSPCA)

Gender – Male

Age – Six years old

Breeds –

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Dog owners are told to keep pets in check as lambing season starts

Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets in check over the coming weeks as lambing season gets underway.

With Easter expected to trigger an increase in visitors to the countryside, walkers with dogs in tow are being reminded of the rules amid fears attacks on livestock will increase.

Dog owners are being reminded of the Countryside Code. Image: iStockDog owners are being reminded of the Countryside Code. Image: iStock
Dog owners are being reminded of the Countryside Code. Image: iStock

Four goats died in Kent earlier this week after a herd was chased by out-of-control dogs.

While the goats weren’t bitten, Kent Wildlife Trust says the creatures were hounded to the point of exhaustion, in the attack at Bigbury Camp Nature Reserve near Canterbury.

As a result, two of the goats need to be euthanized after suffering dislocated joints and heart and lung damage while two others die at the scene.

The goats grazing in Bigbury Wood at CharthamThe goats grazing in Bigbury Wood at Chartham
The goats grazing in Bigbury Wood at Chartham

The scale of livestock is worrying

Farm animals worth £114,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in the South East last year, according to figures released by insurance firm NFU Mutual.

Across the UK, the estimated cost of livestock reportedly soared by nearly 30% to £2.4 million last year.

However at the same time, NFU Mutual claims its

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