Wil6 Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Guys, we are sitting with a terrible situation in Bloem. The Local Municipality wants to reinstate a By Law that forces the already heavily taxed Bloem Residents to pay licenses for their pets (dogs and cats) In short, it will cost me R240 annually per pet. They estimate that they will make a extra income of R55 660 560 that will be used for God knows what. They claim the money will be used for the benefit of peoples and pets, but we all know that will not happen
Stretch Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Guys, we are sitting with a terrible situation in Bloem. The Local Municipality wants to reinstate a By Law that forces the already heavily taxed Bloem Residents to pay licenses for their pets (dogs and cats) In short, it will cost me R240 annually per pet. They estimate that they will make a extra income of R55 660 560 that will be used for God knows what. They claim the money will be used for the benefit of peoples and pets, but we all know that will not happen I would have no objection if it included a free rabies vaccination..but thats just a money making scheme. We used to have to license our pets back in the day...what was the cost then?
Wil6 Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 I would have no objection if it included a free rabies vaccination..but thats just a money making scheme. We used to have to license our pets back in the day...what was the cost then?I would also have no objection if I knew it would do good, but it will not, and the money will only disappear and feed the already fat cats One positive thing from the by law is they are going to be strict on breeders and breeders needs to be registered. This will maybe put an end to back yard breeders and animal abusers. The by law is going to employ 10 inspectors with a salary of R20k per month and they will also receive a bakkie each to do the inspections with. It is also going to employ a full time VET for R100k per month. For this by law to work, it needs to be controlled by all the animal welfare organisations and let them receive the R20k salary and benefits. If this is the case I'm all for the by law to be instated. Stretch, Tumbleweed and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3
Tumbleweed Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Helmet's increasingly taking to me! Just weeks ago, he wasn't keen on being picked up... the nerd and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2
Da Vinci Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Ok, so we are immigrating (some of you may know from the get out of here thread) I need to find loving homes for my furry children. I am heartbroken about this, but i simply dont think it fair to export them and quarantine them for so long. Plus, we have no idea on what size property we will end up taking and this worries me. I am truly devastated by this. I cannot give a damn about leaving my stuff behind no leaving family(dont tell them) but i am really worried about my doggies and cat. I have 3 boxers - Tyson 2 year old trained and fixed maleLayla (18 month old spayed female)Scar (layla and tysons son - he was the one that i had the leg fixed due to the car accident - 100% healthy)and Olaf - 6 month old siamese kitten that behaves like hitler occasionally. Then there is Rolo...a 10 year old female english bulldog. She was our first born. All she does is sleep inside at night and snore and fart like i do. Any suggestions?Thinking more on this - there is a woman who handles exotic cat rescues and rehomings ( although my offer still stands if u need it! ) Very very strict home checks and may even know of people looking to home a Siamese and with experience on the breed - they are sure to have contacts for the right organizations in Joberg (if only i wasn't on the other side of SA) And along those lines there must be a boxer rescue org or even a local boxer breed club in your area? Good place to start - ppl who love the breed are all over. Little Fish 1
Letum911 Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Ok, so we are immigrating (some of you may know from the get out of here thread) I need to find loving homes for my furry children. I am heartbroken about this, but i simply dont think it fair to export them and quarantine them for so long. Plus, we have no idea on what size property we will end up taking and this worries me. I am truly devastated by this. I cannot give a damn about leaving my stuff behind no leaving family(dont tell them) but i am really worried about my doggies and cat. I have 3 boxers - Tyson 2 year old trained and fixed maleLayla (18 month old spayed female)Scar (layla and tysons son - he was the one that i had the leg fixed due to the car accident - 100% healthy)and Olaf - 6 month old siamese kitten that behaves like hitler occasionally. Then there is Rolo...a 10 year old female english bulldog. She was our first born. All she does is sleep inside at night and snore and fart like i do. Any suggestions? Hi Wayne Sorry to hear that the babies can't go with. Have you found a home for Rolo yet?
Tumbleweed Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 This, I've found out, is Scar's happy face... I thought Squamish might have an issue with Scar, but my fear wasn't founded. Ghost, however, ushered him about most of yesterday... He does see a bit overwhelmed, and a tad timid, but I can see that it won't be long before he finds his place, and shows that there's a lot more puppy in there! Steven Knoetze (sk27), deanbean, 428 others and 2 others 5
Wayne Potgieter Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Hi Wayne Sorry to hear that the babies can't go with. Have you found a home for Rolo yet?Not yet.
Wayne Potgieter Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 This, I've found out, is Scar's happy face... scar2.jpg I thought Squamish might have an issue with Scar, but my fear wasn't founded. Ghost, however, ushered him about most of yesterday... scar1.jpg He does see a bit overwhelmed, and a tad timid, but I can see that it won't be long before he finds his place, and shows that there's a lot more puppy in there! Scar3.jpgA thousand Thank you's. Tumbleweed, 428 others, Da Vinci and 2 others 5
Tumbleweed Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 A thousand Thank you's. Only a pleasure, mate! He's gained some confidence in the pack overnight. Lined up with the rest of the pack for morning Beeno time! Wayne Potgieter 1
428 others Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Nice pic of my four kids at sledding, Sunday. The track is very dusty, as you can see. Little Fish, deanbean, Wil6 and 2 others 5
Letum911 Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Not yet. Wayne please PM me your cellphone number. I am trying to sort my things out but might be able to give her a home . Just need to sort out a few technicalities Tumbleweed, 428 others, Little Fish and 3 others 6
Da Vinci Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 So eventually on Friday I phone my sister in desperation to please go to my house and just spend time with my animals - I've been working 18 hour days for the last week and hubby is away as well. None of this was exactly planned to happen like this but it did and I was feeling awful. Sister sends me this pic: I will clearly sleep on anything if it smells like my mommy! Even if it's a wooden coat hanger!! Little Fish, deanbean, Tumbleweed and 1 other 4
mulmi Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) My girl is 1 year old today. And just to make live interesting we have added and named 4 chickens. Now we are trying to curb her prey drive.The spaniel infront is 14 year old. So she is not a threat. I hope[emoji4] Edited May 25, 2015 by mulmi Tumbleweed and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 2
Tumbleweed Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 My girl is 1 year old today.20150517_095011.jpg And just to make live interesting we have added and named 4 chickens. Now we are trying to curb her prey drive.20150517_175237.jpgThe spaniel infront is 14 year old. So she is not a threat. I hope[emoji4] Those are loooooooooong forelegs!
Stretch Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 My girl is 1 year old today.20150517_095011.jpg And just to make live interesting we have added and named 4 chickens. Now we are trying to curb her prey drive.20150517_175237.jpgThe spaniel infront is 14 year old. So she is not a threat. I hope[emoji4] I like the design of your chicken hutch. I already have an aviary...but the Department of home affairs doesnt want to put the chickens with the aviary birds...so I need to build a hutch
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