Sarah Taillier from the ABC reports that the whale reported on earlier in the week that was entangled has now been freed.
An entangled whale which evaded wildlife officers for days, has been freed north-west of #Geraldton @abcnewsPerth pic.twitter.com/GNjNMrwWFV
— Sarah Taillier (@staillier) August 29, 2014
Meet Dog of the Week, Geo. Geo is a very cute Jack Russell cross, approximately 2 years of age. He is a sociable little fellow who gets along well with other dogs. He is very playful and loves a cuddle whenever he can get one. He is quite good on the lead and enjoys going for a walk. He comes when called and does not chew or dig. He is a great little watchdog with a bark much bigger than he is, he will let you know when anyone approaches your gate or front door. Geo will make a great addition to any home.
Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed. If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via their website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find them on Facebook.
This week's Cat of the Week this week is Gingy
Gingy has lovely colouring and a beautiful nature. He is very dog-like; he’s not very cuddly but loves pats and is very playful. Gingy does not like other cats very much so would be best suited to a single cat household. All of our cats have received their first vaccination, are micro-chipped, health checked and sterilised before going to their new homes.
If you would like to adopt Gingy or any of the other cats or kittens, phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a co-ordinator.
This week's bonded pair, Cats of the Week are available for $200 to the right home. Meet sisters Mia and China.
Mia and China are two beautiful sisters who were rescued together. They are currently in the same foster home and are inseparable. China is the more cuddly of the two and will sit on your lap for as long as you will let her. Mia is a bit quieter but still loves a cuddle and will play with you all day. Both are very friendly cats that will greet you at the door for a pat. They are both litter trained and will ‘sometimes’ sit for treats. They are good with kids, love playing with toys and will chase a laser pointer for hours. They are also happy to just lay around if the people of the household don’t feel like playing.
If you would like to adopt Mia and China, or any of the other cats or kittens, phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.
Bronson has been in care for quite some time now which is surprising as he is a lovely dog. He is a large boy of approximately 18 months to 2 years of age. He gets along really well with other dogs, cats and is good with children. He has had some obedience training and knows all the basics as well as being house trained.
Bronson loves the beach and long runs with his foster family. He would be best suited to an active family or with another dog to keep him company and help him with some of his energy. Bronson has a beautiful nature and will make the perfect pet for the right family.
Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed. If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via their website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find them on Facebook.
This week's cats of the week are a bonded pair!
Finn and Sabby are two wonderful cats who were rescued together, and since then they have been inseparable. Sabby’s very shy but once she learns she can trust you, she’s a very sweet girl. Finn is also very shy boy. He needs a lot of love, but once he trusts you he’s very kind. They both have very shy personalities and need a home together with lots of love, plenty of cuddles and patience. Would suit a home with adults or the elderly who would enjoy some quiet, sweet company.
If you would like to adopt Finn and Sabby, or any of the other cats or kittens, phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a co-ordinator.
Bambam is a small, 1 to 2 year old female terrier type. She is very loving and gentle but also active and playful and absolutely loves a car ride to the beach. She comes when called off lead and knows a few of the basics like sit.
She doesn’t bark or whine when left alone. She gets along very well with other dogs and would be a great companion to another dog. Bambam has a beautiful personality and would make a wonderful addition to any home.
Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed.
If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via their website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find them on Facebook.
This week's Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the week is actually a bonded pair.
Bailey and Rocco are two wonderful boys who were rescued together, and since then they have been inseparable.
They both have sweet personalities, love plenty of cuddles and pats. They are happy to be independent or the centre of attention as they are very chilled out and easy to please. As long as properly introduced into your home, other pets are also issue for Bailey and Rocco.
If you would like to adopt Rocco & Bailey or any of the other cats or kittens, phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.
Pecan is this week’s Dog Of The Week. Pecan is a male, 1 year old mixed breed who could have some staffy in him.
He is good with other dogs and OK with confident dog social cats. He is a very loyal boy who like to be with his people, he is great on a lead and very easy to walk.
He sits and is very gentle and calm with food. Pecan loves playing with a ball and is currently being housetrained. He is great when left in the back yard, happy to snooze on his bed and not chew or dig. Pecan would make a great addition to any family.
Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organisation run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed.
If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via their website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find them on Facebook.
There are new flowers appearing every week, and numerous animal tracks and traces to identify. You can also check out the restoration work.
When - Sunday 27th July
Time - 3pm
Where - Meet at Spalding Park - access is from Chapman Road just south of the bridge.
Wear - strong shoes, hat and a jacket if it is cold.
Bring - a water bottle.
CRF will also have wildflower brochures available for purchase for $5
If you would like any more information on the walk please contact Jenna - 0417960737
This week’s star is the very gorgeous Amy. Amy is a small mixed breed female. She is approximately 3 to 4 years of age and well over the puppy stage. She is a quiet, relaxed little dog happy to rest quietly on her bed in doors or outside in her favorite spot in the sun. She does not dig or chew, she travels well in the car and is house trained. She gets along well with other dogs and is very good with cats and children. Amy has a very short easy care coat and would not require a huge amount of exercise. She walks well on the lead and would enjoy a daily walk. She would be suited to any family.
Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed. If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via our website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find us on facebook.
Our Cat of the Week each week will be offered for $100 to the right home. Cat of the Week this week is Freya.
Freya is a lovely female tortoiseshell/tabby who is a treasure. She is quiet shy to start with but once she knows you she loves a good smooch. She gets along great with other cats and small dogs. Freya has been micro chipped, sterilized, immunized, flea treated and wormed and is ready for her new home.
If you would like to adopt Freya, Lyra, Holly, or any of the other cats or kittens, visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or website www.midwestcatshelter.com or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.
Biodiversity - Noun:The variety of plant and animal life in the world, or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable. Oxford English Dictionary
The Geraldton area is one of only 34 of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, and is of very high biodiversity value. However it is under significant threat.
The City of Greater Geraldton and the Shire of Chapman Valley are seeking community support to maintain this important and desirable habitat, through a survey to develop private landholder incentives to preserve Geraldton’s ranking as a biodiversity hotspot.
City Senior Environmental and Sustainability Officer, Robyn Nicholas, said the two local governments’ policies and strategies show a commitment to environmental values, and to halting and reversing the observed trends towards collapse of local ecosystems.
“The City has developed a Local Biodiversity Strategy, which can be found on the City’s website under town planning then public consultation on www.cgg.wa.gov.au, to address some of the issues and the values of which historically have been hard to quantify,” she said.
“However, more recently concepts including ecosystem services, triple bottom line, sustainability indicators, natural asset management and carbon price have helped to identify the value of such areas.
“The development of the strategy included substantial community and stakeholder engagement, and to achieve the vision, will need stronger action from government and must provide for stronger support for local community groups and private landowners.
“Indeed an action from the strategy is to develop and support an incentives program for private landholder conservation,” said Ms Nicholas.
“We would like private landholders’ thoughts on how to encourage the retention, protection and management of this vegetation on private land by encouraging them to complete a survey and be in the draw to win 50 local provenance seedlings valued at $165 each.”
To discover how this program could work the City is encouraging private landholders to complete a survey which can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K8FWC2P and closes on Thursday July 24, 2014. You could get the chance to win two prizes of 50 local provenance seedlings valued at $150 each.
For more information contact Robyn Nicholas on 9956 6629 or robynn@cgg.wa.gov.au.
Here's Jess Keily from GWN7's tweet.
4m Great White Shark washed ashore north of Geraldton. More on @GWN7News tonight 5.30! pic.twitter.com/akZeuH8TWf
— Jess Keily (@jesskeily) July 15, 2014
This week our dog of the week is Claude. Claude is a small male terrier mix, approximately 1 year old. He has a medium length coat that would require some grooming. He is a sweet natured little dog who seems to get along well with other dogs. He is quite an active boy and is in need of some training however he knows the basics and walks nicely on a lead. He would be best suited in a home where he has some supervision initially or can have some inside time as well as outside. He would benefit from a good daily walk or a play in the park chasing a ball etc. to use up some of the energy he has. He is a wonderful little dog with loads of personality and would make a great family pet.
Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed. If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via our website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find us on facebook.
Apparently he had a sea lion caught in his throat.
Our Cat of the Week each week will be offered for $100 to the right home. Cat of the Week this week is Lyra.
Lyra is a lovely female tortoiseshell who loves everyone. She is mostly quiet but runs around with the two kittens and thinks she is just a kitten herself. Lyra has been micro chipped, sterilized, immunized, flea treated and wormed and is ready for her new home.
If you would like to adopt Lyra, Holly, Muffin, Tabitha, Amy, or any other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.
Windy, big swells & cold across the board!! Some weeks the fish report is difficult….and this is one of them. With a weeks worth of large swells and strong winds there has not been a lot of fishing stories. Apparently 6 metre swells tend to put people off! Our fishing guru, Craig Wise, did the smart thing. He has headed to Exmouth for some better fishing. This is what our fisherman takes with him! Craig came to Tackleworld through his love (and lets say obsessive nature) about fishing. His dream was to join the team and talk fishing all day, his sunny disposition made him a natural addition to our team. He really is a lot of fun to work with!!
Craig was out hunting mulloway last weekend down off the jetty and even he found it difficult. He took these photos of his catch even with 30knot winds and just 7 degrees. He was working with some watermelon 6’ gulp and caught this nice little soapie.
AFTA – Australian Fishing Tackle Association conference at Gold Coast 2014
John recently travelled to the Gold Coast for the annual trade association conference. It is every fishermans wet dream to be in a centre full of the latest fishing gear available this year. John has come back full of enthusiasm about the products on offer from Daiwa, Shimano, Halco, Rapala and many more. Look in store for new stocks coming in over the following month
Checkout the latest team photo from Tackleworld Country
FISH REPORT WRITTEN BY WENDY
TACKLEWORLD COUNTRY GERALDTON
20 ANZAC TERRACE GERALDTON WA
08 99216822
Our dog of the week this week is Jaffa. Jaffa is a medium sized female dog approximately 12 to 18 months of age. She is an energetic girl who would require some exercise. She loves a good run along the beach and a game of tug-o-war with her people or another dog. She gets along very well with other dogs and is generally quite good with cats. Jaffa knows all the basics like sit and to be polite with food. She comes when called and is learning to stay on her mat when indoors. She would suit an energetic family who like long walks on the beach or a jogging partner.
Geraldton Dog Rescue is a not for profit organization run solely by volunteers. All GDR dogs cost $350 and have been bathed and flea treated, vet checked, vaccinated, wormed, micro-chipped and de-sexed. If you would like to view a dog or become a volunteer please call 0400219719. Geraldton Dog Rescue can also be contacted via our website www.geraldtondogrescue.com.au or you can find us on facebook.
This week’s cat of the week is Holly.
Holly is sweet tabby girl that is just over a year old. She gets along wonderfully with her fellow foster cats and is happy to just go along with the flow. Holly has been micro chipped, sterilized, immunized, flea treated and wormed and is waiting patiently for her forever home.
If you would like to adopt Holly, Miya, Muffin, Tabitha or any of the other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.
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