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OCTOBER 9 2013 www.newcastlepost.com.au
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Who’ll let the dogs out
HENRY’S CALL TO ARMS
Animal rescue group in dispute with RSPCA over re-homing Melissah Comber
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p to a dozen dogs and cats are at risk of being euthanised every week due to the reluctance of RSPCA NSW to work with the Society of Companion Animal Rescuers to re-home impounded animals. The revelation comes three weeks after the RSPCA’s Rutherford shelter controversially put down two healthy Jack Russell Terriers, despite being in negotiations with the owner for their release. It also follows the disclosure of the $14 allowance paid to staff on the days that they euthanise animals, and a kill rate of 49 per cent for animals who were taken to the RSPCA pound from the Cessnock area. This latest storm comes off the back of an interview on Sydney’s 2GB radio last week, in which the RSPCA NSW CEO Steve Coleman stated that the Society of Companion Animal Rescuers (SoCARES) had been able to work with the RSPCA since June, but had chosen not to. SoCARES Vice-President David Atwell has hit back at this ‘disingenuous’ statement, saying that it is actually Mr Coleman who is dragging his feet on the issue. “We keep trying to engage with the RSPCA on the issue, and every time they knock it back.” Mr Atwell has told the Post of meetings held between both organisations, at which Mr Coleman was present, to try and reach a resolution. Continues on page 8
East Maitland and Morpeth both have a men’s shed, and Maitland Councillor Henry Meskauskas thinks it’s about time Rutherford had one too. Councillor Meskauskas is on the hunt for a site, with or without an existing structure, with space for suitable parking to meet growing demand for the service. “I can name twenty people off the top of my head who would like this,” Cr Meskauskas said. “I’m appealing for any ...
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ART GALLERY DRAMA
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David Atwell with his own rescue dog, Tess, wants to see serious reform within the RSPCA
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