Another Day at Cat Care
Cat Care Incorporated
RECYCLE CENTRE
On 30th December we had a call from the
Rangiora Recycle Centre to say they had rescued two small kittens and
could we take them. This is our 3rd litter this season, people seem to
think its ok to dump kittens near human activity and they will
survive. The two kittens had been put in a black plastic bag along with
their two siblings and placed in one of the huge bins at the centre.
This was picked up with fork lift and taken to the pit and emptied.
Waiting to come in was the compacter to compress the rubbish together
and to be disposed of somewhere else. The noise must have been too much
for the kittens and they broke out of the bag and took flight. A staff
member managed to grab two but the other two fled and were lost. Gilda
and Gwen came into care so traumatised by the experience they couldnt
be handled for two days. Traps were put out for the remaining two and we
had just about given up hope when on the 7th day they were caught. This
really affects the staff who work at the centre, most are animal lovers
so its hard when they see the suffering these animals go through. The
latter two kittens who are almost identical to the first two and were
extremely skinny,are now Joplin and Japan and are in care.
That is 4 females from one litter aged approx 12 weeks. If the staff
hadnt been observant this could have been 4 breeding feral females. Gwen
and Gilda have recovered and will make wonderful pets so there is hope
for the other two as well. This shouldnt happen in todays supposedly
civilised society , there is help out there. Mother cat will probably be
pregnant again now and so the cycle continues.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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32.1% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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67.9% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
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Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
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