Keep an eye out and report these wandering dogs
I've spotted two dogs wandering around 88 & 90 Titirangi Road multiple times over the past week or so. I'm unsure if they belong to anyone, if they've been abandoned, or are fully strays. I've reported them to Animal Control both on the 15th and 18th, but they've disappeared down a drive (possibly into bushes or some other hiding place that can't be seen from the road) before I was able to take photos and before AC arrived.
Description:
Adult - unsure of sex. Medium/Large, with reddish brown fur and a white throat. Slightly blocky head, may be a bully breed mix, but it's hard to tell from a distance. Ribs are clearly visible, even from across the street. Definitely hungry, if not malnourished. Last seen sniffing around the wheelie bins around 88 & 90 Titirangi Road, then disappearing down 90 Titirangi's driveway.
Puppy - unsure of age or sex. Light, dusty brown and white. Definitely underfed. Not at all chubby, like a puppy should be, its ribs are starkly visible from across the road. Interested in humans, so likely has spent at least a little time around them. Very nearly tried to cross the road to investigate me when I made eye contact (thank goodness it didn't!) Clearly related to the adult dog.
Neither have a collar on. I'm unsure of whether they're friendly or aggressive so please don't approach them.
If spotted, please contact Animal Control and reference 8101334178. If possible, try to stay nearby until AC arrives to help direct them and/or take photos to send to Animal Control for better identification. There may be other puppies wherever their hiding place is, so if you spot any others that don't match the description above please make sure AC knows about them, too.
These dogs need help and if/when caught by AC will likely be turned over to the SPCA.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
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