It is just a quick blog this week. I want to let you all know how well Cecil and Cleo are doing. They are walking very well and their wounds are also healing very nicely. They are even starting to regrow their feathers. They have lots of supervised outside time and Cecil gets to sleep inside. Cecil grew up inside so he loves it, whereas Cleo isn’t use to it and she prefers to be outside. Cecil likes to stand in the middle of the room with the dogs, and he is happy to put himself to bed at night time.
All of our sponsors should have received their HUHA update and story about their sponsored animal. If you are a sponsor and you haven’t received anything yet, please let us know, we may have the wrong contact information for you.
We still have rescued cats looking for a new home, remember to keep them in mind if you are looking for a new addition to your family. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=377630532
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Munchkin Paints Pigs Sues house
Piggy Sue is very house proud. The roof of her shelter is looking good. The photo’s are of our gorgeous goat Munchkin, she really wanted to help. I didn’t get any photo’s of my other helper, Squeak. Squeak is a very clever magpie, she was a good help too, she liked to pick dried paint off my hands and arms. I ended up with green footprints all up my arms. Squeak’s best friend is Lilly, our very intelligent Chihuahua, they love to play together. I will try to record it next time I am there. They are about the same size, they roll around on the floor together, it is so cute.
We have put in more perches in our Hawk Steve’s enclosure, Steve wont use them because he only has one wing. His friends who are rehabilitating will hopefully use them. We have also put perches in our new aviary for when the Morepork is ready to move in. The Morepork isn’t flying and we are hand feeding him.
We have a new bunny, his name is Griz and we got him from a pet shop. He was too aggressive to be rehomed so he came to us. He has been neuter so hopefully that will calm him down. Aggression can also be environmental, it can’t be fun living in a small cage in a pet shop.
We have been trapping wild kittens. So far we have caught 4 kittens. They have been taken to the SPCA, I saw them yesterday, they are looking really good, they have put on weight and they are inquisitive. They are still only small cute balls of fluff, only about 8 weeks old, they will be socialised and rehomed. We are still trying to catch more kittens and cats to get them desexed.
I now have some every upsetting news. We had a visiting puppy, he was a pit bull terrier, about 5-6months old. Last Thursday he attacked 3 of our beloved muscovy ducks. Cecil, Cleo and Rover. Sadly Rover didn’t make it and we have had to bury him. Cecil and Cleo have large wounds, but with some intensive caring they will hopefully make a full recovery. We have them resting inside and they are on antibiotic’s and pain relief plus Carolyn has set up a therapeutic bath full of healing goodness.
The muscovy ducks would eat bread out of our hands, they are very friendly. Cecil had a couple of very special tricks, he would jump for bread and he likes to play fetch. Carolyn got Cecil when he was just a yellow fluffy baby. Duckling don’t have a very good survival rate when they are on there own, it is best to put them with other baby ducklings. At the time we didn’t have any ducklings so Cecil grew up with baby bunnies. Cecil did so well and he loved his bunnies, I have posted a photo of Cecil and his bunnies. I love this photo, it would make the perfect picture of an Easter card.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Busy week
Despite the bad weather we have had a productive week. We have planted trees in our new aviary. I am very excited that it is nearly ready to be used, we just need to make a flash new shelter and a flash new perch. We built a big new perch to go in with our hawks, it is really fun I can’t wait to make more tomorrow. We have prepared the roof of Piggy Sue's shelter so that it can be painted as soon as the weather improves, hopefully tomorrow.
Three of our rescued cats have been rehomed so far. We still have more cats so if you know of anyone looking for a new addition to their family we have very special cats looking for the right home.
We picked up an injured Tui and Morepork. The Tui has been taken to the zoo for treatment. Once he is better we will rehabilitate him in our new aviary :-). The Morepork is doing better; he is now eating on his own.
Since having the HUHA truck we have quadrupled, the amount of fruit and veggies we get weekly. The animals are loving it! They are happy and fat ready for winter. Before the truck we were picking it all up on our horse float but there would be too much we would have to turn some away otherwise it would be unsafe driving the horse float back. We get heaps more green veggies which is great roughage plus we have just spent $3000 on baleage.
I am in the process of writing updates for our sponsored animals (they should be ready over the next week or two). If you aren’t familiar with our sponsorship program click here for more information.
All sponsors get a sponsorship pack with the story about their animal, an invitation to the sanctuary to visit the sponsored animal, sponsorship certificate and a photo of the animal. Throughout the year updates on what the sponsored animal has been doing is also provided.
Three of our rescued cats have been rehomed so far. We still have more cats so if you know of anyone looking for a new addition to their family we have very special cats looking for the right home.
We picked up an injured Tui and Morepork. The Tui has been taken to the zoo for treatment. Once he is better we will rehabilitate him in our new aviary :-). The Morepork is doing better; he is now eating on his own.
Since having the HUHA truck we have quadrupled, the amount of fruit and veggies we get weekly. The animals are loving it! They are happy and fat ready for winter. Before the truck we were picking it all up on our horse float but there would be too much we would have to turn some away otherwise it would be unsafe driving the horse float back. We get heaps more green veggies which is great roughage plus we have just spent $3000 on baleage.
I am in the process of writing updates for our sponsored animals (they should be ready over the next week or two). If you aren’t familiar with our sponsorship program click here for more information.
All sponsors get a sponsorship pack with the story about their animal, an invitation to the sanctuary to visit the sponsored animal, sponsorship certificate and a photo of the animal. Throughout the year updates on what the sponsored animal has been doing is also provided.
Monday, May 2, 2011
RIP Tyke
I have some sad news, our ex farm dog Tyke needed to be put to sleep today. He went down hill fast and we had to act in his best interest. I am really upset; he was such a cuddly dog. I remember sitting in the courtyard with him and him giving me the biggest hug, taking him for rides on the quad bike and he loved coming out with us while we fed everyone. I am happy his last few months living at the sanctuary was good, he loved it.
OK time for some good news, Carolyn has managed to get Cransfields in Wellington to stop buying animal pelts. Carolyn explained how awful it is and wanted to meet with them to talk about it in person but they declined. Thanks to the huge amount of emails they received from our disgusted supporters they will not be restocking them. This shows that our actions do matter, and that with a bit of noise we can get action. Well done everyone, this is a small win but a WIN!
I have a puppy looking for a new home. She is a Labrador x Staffy, 1 year old, desexed, vaccination, micro chipped, great with kids and other pets. She is a very sweet dog that just wants to love you. She is from Christchurch I brought her back with me, in fact she is sitting next to me in my profile picture. I have a special bond with the dogs I brought back from Christchurch; they are wonderful dogs that deserve a great home. If you or someone you know are in the market for a new addition to your family please let us know 526 3630 or contact@huha.org.nz
I will take photos of our cats and kittens tomorrow and update our adoption page.
OK time for some good news, Carolyn has managed to get Cransfields in Wellington to stop buying animal pelts. Carolyn explained how awful it is and wanted to meet with them to talk about it in person but they declined. Thanks to the huge amount of emails they received from our disgusted supporters they will not be restocking them. This shows that our actions do matter, and that with a bit of noise we can get action. Well done everyone, this is a small win but a WIN!
I have a puppy looking for a new home. She is a Labrador x Staffy, 1 year old, desexed, vaccination, micro chipped, great with kids and other pets. She is a very sweet dog that just wants to love you. She is from Christchurch I brought her back with me, in fact she is sitting next to me in my profile picture. I have a special bond with the dogs I brought back from Christchurch; they are wonderful dogs that deserve a great home. If you or someone you know are in the market for a new addition to your family please let us know 526 3630 or contact@huha.org.nz
I will take photos of our cats and kittens tomorrow and update our adoption page.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
A Cat week
I have exciting news, well I am excited anyway. HUHA is taking on native bird rescue. We already rehabilitate native birds; they get treated at the Wellington zoo then come to us. We do a fantastic job; we have a very high success rate at rehabilitation. We respond to calls from the community, pick up and transport to and from the Wellington Zoo, we were already doing this but now it is official. We are still in the early stages of setting this up, so far it is just me, Carolyn and Jim but we are hoping to get more volunteers and have a roster system so no one is over worked. If anyone wants to be a native bird taxi in the greater Wellington area please call HUHA 526 3630.
This week we desexed, vaccinated and microchipped all the Christchurch kittens that weren’t already done. The kittens were too small to do when we were doing the others. Sam did a great job socialising the kittens; they are very cute, very friendly and of course all looking for new homes. We are down to only a few Christchurch cats; we have 3 cats and 5 kittens left.
Plus we have rescued 11 cats that were living in an overcrowded situation. Their ages range from 6 months to 8 years. I love hanging out in the cat room with them, they are great cats. However, the cats aren’t quite ready to be re-homed; a couple of them have an upset stomach from the stress of living in an overcrowded area. We will hold on to them until it clears up, when they are ready to be re-homed I will put photos up. We have set up a cat room at the sanctuary. It is very cool, we have places for them to climb and explore.
Also we rescued a morepork, a seagull, a thrush and a puppy. They are all doing very well.
The two white bunnies we rescued a while back have been re-homed to a great home where they will be loved and spoilt.
This week we desexed, vaccinated and microchipped all the Christchurch kittens that weren’t already done. The kittens were too small to do when we were doing the others. Sam did a great job socialising the kittens; they are very cute, very friendly and of course all looking for new homes. We are down to only a few Christchurch cats; we have 3 cats and 5 kittens left.
Plus we have rescued 11 cats that were living in an overcrowded situation. Their ages range from 6 months to 8 years. I love hanging out in the cat room with them, they are great cats. However, the cats aren’t quite ready to be re-homed; a couple of them have an upset stomach from the stress of living in an overcrowded area. We will hold on to them until it clears up, when they are ready to be re-homed I will put photos up. We have set up a cat room at the sanctuary. It is very cool, we have places for them to climb and explore.
Also we rescued a morepork, a seagull, a thrush and a puppy. They are all doing very well.
The two white bunnies we rescued a while back have been re-homed to a great home where they will be loved and spoilt.
Puppy Farming
For those who don’t know, puppy farming (or puppy mill) is a commercial dog breeding facility that has an emphasis on profits above animal welfare. Often, their facilities are in substandard conditions regarding the welfare of dogs in their care. It is just like factory farming pigs and chickens but for domestic pets, commercial breeding for profit. These poor little puppies and dogs really are kept in appalling conditions. Sadly this does happen in New Zealand, it is absolutely disgusting and animals are suffering because of it.
Puppies and dogs are kept in small overcrowded and unsanitary cages or pens. They receive no stimulation, no exercise, only basic grooming, minimal vet care, are poorly socialised and of course stressed. Health and behavioural problems are very common simply because of how they are kept and their basic freedoms ignored. They often develop neurological conditions (pacing, circling) from being stuck in an small overcrowded cage with no stimulation. Bitches are bred too often, in some cases it is every season. Puppies are taken off the bitch too early and sold. I can go on all day ranting about how disgusting it is but i am sure i am preaching to the choir.
Please tell your friends and families, don’t buy into factory farming of dogs!
Click here for T.V 3s piece on puppy farms, making oodles. It shows the poor standard these puppies are kept in. You can also read the produces blog about the segment. Safe has an article on their website on puppy mills in New Zealand.
Puppies and dogs are kept in small overcrowded and unsanitary cages or pens. They receive no stimulation, no exercise, only basic grooming, minimal vet care, are poorly socialised and of course stressed. Health and behavioural problems are very common simply because of how they are kept and their basic freedoms ignored. They often develop neurological conditions (pacing, circling) from being stuck in an small overcrowded cage with no stimulation. Bitches are bred too often, in some cases it is every season. Puppies are taken off the bitch too early and sold. I can go on all day ranting about how disgusting it is but i am sure i am preaching to the choir.
Please tell your friends and families, don’t buy into factory farming of dogs!
Click here for T.V 3s piece on puppy farms, making oodles. It shows the poor standard these puppies are kept in. You can also read the produces blog about the segment. Safe has an article on their website on puppy mills in New Zealand.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Animal Hides for sale in Wellington
I just got off the phone with Carolyn who is very distressed and upset!!! Carolyn was looking around in Wellington and stumbled upon a shop that sells animal hide! It is disgusting and barbaric! They have Zebra skin and Springboks skin, apparently you could see the eye sockets, nostrils and the ears pinned back. I can’t understand who would even want this. The idea of a dead animal on the floor in the living room is weird, why would anyone want that?
We are boycotting any store that sells it. Carolyn saw it in Cransfield on the corner of Lambton Quay and Johnston Street in Wellington, imported by Landed gear and freshly murdered in South Africa. I have seen images of animal fur in a documentary called Earthlings. It is very disturbing, it made me want to vomit, in fact it is what turned me vegan. I encourage everyone to do a little research, have a look at websites like HUHA, PETA, SAFE or WSPA. I can tell you how bad it is, but it won’t mean as much until you see it for yourself.
According to the Landed website they farm these animals for their skin. Doesn’t this make it seem even more senseless? Not that I think hunting is good, but you can (almost) see why some would like it. You know, they think they are a big manly man for killing a beast and need to be reminded of this so they display it in their lounge. But in this case the animal is farmed, it is not even manly or cave like (or whatever the hell it is that makes people want to hunt in the first place). It is so weak.
I also do not believe animal in farms are happy. They can not display natural behaviours; they are often kept in large herds, which can be very stressful, with little or no space to move about. Join us in boycotting the fur/skin industry, we can make a difference.
We are boycotting any store that sells it. Carolyn saw it in Cransfield on the corner of Lambton Quay and Johnston Street in Wellington, imported by Landed gear and freshly murdered in South Africa. I have seen images of animal fur in a documentary called Earthlings. It is very disturbing, it made me want to vomit, in fact it is what turned me vegan. I encourage everyone to do a little research, have a look at websites like HUHA, PETA, SAFE or WSPA. I can tell you how bad it is, but it won’t mean as much until you see it for yourself.
According to the Landed website they farm these animals for their skin. Doesn’t this make it seem even more senseless? Not that I think hunting is good, but you can (almost) see why some would like it. You know, they think they are a big manly man for killing a beast and need to be reminded of this so they display it in their lounge. But in this case the animal is farmed, it is not even manly or cave like (or whatever the hell it is that makes people want to hunt in the first place). It is so weak.
I also do not believe animal in farms are happy. They can not display natural behaviours; they are often kept in large herds, which can be very stressful, with little or no space to move about. Join us in boycotting the fur/skin industry, we can make a difference.
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