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Kyogle student becomes journalist for a week New boutique doggy farmstay EDITORIAL
out,” said Rachel. The property is surrounded by 1.25 acres of mature gardens, secure fencing and gates which provide an engaging space for holidaying dogs to enjoy.
“While you embark on your own well-deserved holiday, your furry friend can embark on their own delightful getaway,” the website states.
“We charge $60 per day, if you are bringing your own food for your pet,” said Rachel.
By Samantha Elley
The offce of the Northern Rivers Times has been brightened by the presence of our work experience journalist Kymberley Setnik this past week.
As a Year 10 student at Kyogle High School Kym has been put to work writing a couple of stories for our paper and learning the process that goes into making a newspaper come to life.
“At school English is my favourite subject,” Kym said.
“And journalism is defnitely something I am seriously considering.”
With camera in hand, as all journalists need to know how to take photos, Kym set off with journalist Samantha Elley to cover the 90th year celebrations of the Northern Rivers Veterans Bowlers Association.
“It is defnitely one of the nicer jobs a journalist has to cover,” said Sam.
“Kym did a great job taking photos of the day and meeting many of the bowlers.
“We were even asked to stay for lunch.”
Kym also had the chance to research and write her own stories, which you can check out in this edition of the paper.
We wish her all the best for her future career, which will hopefully be in journalism.
By Samantha Elley
Young Audrey ‘Heifer’burn was recovering with her hours old litter of seven pups when The Northern Rivers Times visited at her home Oaktree Pups at Fairy Hill.
The very tired schnoodle mum (cross between a schnauser and a poodle) had just delivered her second litter for breeders Tim and Rachel Carson.
“We called her Audrey Heiferburn because when she was born, she was very heavy for a schnoodle pup,” laughed Rachel.
“She was the frst pup from the frst litter of our dog Bonnie.”
The Carsons also have Evie, Daphnie and Howie to complete their family of fur babies.
Four of Audrey’s pups have already been reserved for buyers who are willing to pay over $4,000 for one of the little cuties.
“They are very popular therapy dogs, so are good for owners with mental health issues,” said Rachel.
“They can settle you and are good companions.
“And they are great hypo-allergenic dogs as they have hair, not fur, so they are good for people with allergies.”
Not only do Rachel and Tim breed dogs, but they have just started up their own dog farmstay at their home.
“We have got all the council approvals and are now getting the word
“Or $70 per day if we provide the food.”
Well-behaved small and medium-sized dogs would be most suited to Oaktree Pups, according to Rachel.
“I call them ‘Netfix dogs’,” laughed Rachel.
“We don’t have kennels, as we have a cosy puppy room for them to sleep in.”
To ensure a harmonious environment for all dogs that stay at Oaktree Pups, a temperament assessment is undertaken to highlight their compatibility as nonaggressive dogs.
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