Open door to our pets
I WONDER if the real estate agents and landlords who rent out their houses are aware of the heartache for families and their pets caused by not allowing pets in their homes, and if they realise they are responsible for the death of a lot of animals.
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I have been involved with rescue for many years and I have requests from people asking rescue to take their animals because they have to move and they are not allowed animals in the new rental. I am so fed up with it.
These animals are part of people’s families and some people have had to surrender their animals at 10 years of age because they are not allowed to have pets in the new place.
A lot of people now are renting and don't have a choice. I think it’s about time real estate agents developed some compassion.
I would be homeless if I couldn't take my pets with me if I had to rent.
Rescues are full and many of the animals have to be put to sleep as there is no option.
Peta McRae, Wodonga
Magpies being magpies
Hello magpie lovers. I’d like to give you a friendly reminder.
Soon cute baby magpies will be out on the ground, if they aren't already.
If you do happen to find a flightless baby magpie on the ground, please do not pick him up and take him home thinking he has been abandoned.
Chances are, his parents are around and watching your every move.
Baby magpies don't just drop out of the sky for no reason, they do have parents and their parents are well aware their baby is on the ground.
It is not uncommon to see the babies on the ground, so please let the parents do their job.
The best thing to do if you have concerns – such as ‘it's getting dark and the baby bird is still on the ground’ – is to gently pick him or her up, the bird won't struggle or bite and put it on a tree branch and walk away, its parents will find it.
If the parents swoop, then it's a sign, they don't want you touching their baby.
You can always go back and check on him/them later if you still have concerns.
If there is a problem you can call WIRES (0427 493 716) and they will give advice or pick the bird up. They are born wild and should stay wild.
Jutta Vyner, Wodonga
Council, MP both at fault
I write in reference the article in The Border Mail, August 24, concerning Henk van de Ven, Greg Aplin and the Albury Council, with regards to state and federal funding for Albury projects.
The 2015 CCTV project for Albury was an example of our council (directors) not knowing what paperwork was needed to win government assistance, and/or the lack of desire to actually receive government assistance.
The Albury Council tendered for a CCTV system without allowing for government funding, so then could not afford the quotation for the project, although federal and state money was available.
Greg Aplin, our local MP, told me at that time there was no money available for CCTV, but Wagga received $100,000 for their CCTV system from the NSW government, as well as $500,000 from the federal government.
The Deptartment of Local Government in Sydney, told me Albury Council could apply for CCTV funding similar to what Wagga had done.
So, we have our well-paid Albury Council directors and our local MP both being at fault in my opinion, for some unexplainable reasons for not wanting to help Albury receive as much funding for important infrastructure, such as the CCTV, as just one example.
The well-known statement “NSW finishes at Wagga Wagga” might just be an excuse for some not doing their job properly.