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So much is happening this time of year, my brain can hardly keep up with it!
It's the time of year when people are thinking about getting a new puppy or kitten to surprise their family at Christmas, while others may be wondering what to do with their animals while they are away on holidays.
The title of my post today has a double meaning.
This past week at work has been heartbreaking.
For those of you who are unaware, we are now in kitten season, and we are also fast approaching Christmas, which means there is also a boom in the backyard and factory puppy business.
It's the time of year when people are thinking about getting a new puppy or kitten to surprise their family at Christmas, while others may be wondering what to do with their animals while they are away on holidays.
The title of my post today has a double meaning.
This past week at work has been heartbreaking.
For those of you who are unaware, we are now in kitten season, and we are also fast approaching Christmas, which means there is also a boom in the backyard and factory puppy business.
I was reading through one of my Animal Studies assignments from earlier this year on Animal Welfare, and found a short piece I wrote about my thoughts on Puppy Factories/Farms. Responsible breeding is an enormous part of animal welfare, and is something I have pretty clear and strong views on.
Here is my original, unedited writing. I would love you to share your thoughts and comments! Please note that the original brief was to share your thoughts on an RSPCA campaign - I chose to focus on 'Close Puppy Factories' - Ending the mass production of 'designer dogs'.
Yes, this is in-your-face and partially incomplete, but I'm sure you get my drift!
Visit the Close Puppy Factories RSPCA Website: http://www.closepuppyfactories.org/
Here is my original, unedited writing. I would love you to share your thoughts and comments! Please note that the original brief was to share your thoughts on an RSPCA campaign - I chose to focus on 'Close Puppy Factories' - Ending the mass production of 'designer dogs'.
Puppy Factories operate with little or no regard to the physical or mental wellbeing of the animals, being run purely for profit.
Backyard breeders, and even some so-called 'professional' breeders are just as guilty of these disgusting practices as larger operations. In the worst cases, bitches are often constantly pregnant, and live in squalid, overcrowded conditions with minimal human interaction.
Anybody who buys these animals - even though they may believe they are 'rescuing' or 'saving' them, are only encouraging the situation to continue.
The reality is that Pet Stores are businesses, and where there is a demand, they will source from where they can to meet it.
Irresponsibly bred or mass produced animals are rarely screened for genetic diseases, nor are their temperaments and general health taken into account. The puppies then suffer from reduced genetic capacity, which makes them far more susceptible to disease, unstable temperaments and physical deformity.
I feel very strongly that the public must demand more stringent regulations in regard to the breeding of not only dogs, but of all animals, especially in regard to the sale of animals. For this to happen, responsible breeders, animal welfare and retail operations need to cooperate!
Yes, this is in-your-face and partially incomplete, but I'm sure you get my drift!
Visit the Close Puppy Factories RSPCA Website: http://www.closepuppyfactories.org/
...and I have little of general interest to post about!!
But I'll try.
Blog Stuff
I've had a fiddle with the blog and fixed the template, removed some stuff, and added some new bits.
Not a new feature, but over on the right side of the page (>>>>>>>>>>>>), there's a big box for my Twitter feed. I've started posting there again, in a micro-blogging style, so anything that goes on in my world will be seen there first, and blogged about later if it's noteworthy or has photos.
I also had a play around with my Youtube Channel Page, so if you're bored and want to know a little more about the things that interest me, having a look at my Playlists, Likes and Recent Activity on Youtube is a good place to start.
Also re-added the list of 'Blogs I Read' down the left side of the page. Only the most recently active ones are shown, but oyu can see them all by clicking 'Show All'.
I'm never sure what direction to send this blog in, so if you have any suggestions, comments or criticisms, please feel free to let me know!
Animal Studies
I finally had a change to catch up with my Animal Studies teacher yesterday, and got together all the bits and pieces I still needed to be able to complete the remaining assignments for the course. I have it all now, so it's just a matter of finding some down-time to get it all done!! Hopefully I can knock it out sooner rather that later, giving me more free time as the weather improves and the daylight hours grow longer to spend time with my animals!
But I'll try.
Blog Stuff
I've had a fiddle with the blog and fixed the template, removed some stuff, and added some new bits.
Not a new feature, but over on the right side of the page (>>>>>>>>>>>>), there's a big box for my Twitter feed. I've started posting there again, in a micro-blogging style, so anything that goes on in my world will be seen there first, and blogged about later if it's noteworthy or has photos.
I also had a play around with my Youtube Channel Page, so if you're bored and want to know a little more about the things that interest me, having a look at my Playlists, Likes and Recent Activity on Youtube is a good place to start.
Also re-added the list of 'Blogs I Read' down the left side of the page. Only the most recently active ones are shown, but oyu can see them all by clicking 'Show All'.
I'm never sure what direction to send this blog in, so if you have any suggestions, comments or criticisms, please feel free to let me know!
Animal Studies
I finally had a change to catch up with my Animal Studies teacher yesterday, and got together all the bits and pieces I still needed to be able to complete the remaining assignments for the course. I have it all now, so it's just a matter of finding some down-time to get it all done!! Hopefully I can knock it out sooner rather that later, giving me more free time as the weather improves and the daylight hours grow longer to spend time with my animals!
A long time between posts again, but I've been busy - I promise!!
Since my last post:
The lovely Andrea from Southern Tas Pilates made a trip to the North of the state in July, and I was lucky enough to get a spot in both the Pilates Mat Class and the Rider Wellbeing Class. I learned a few things I didn't know about my body, and some techniques to deal with everyday 'problems'. I also learned a lot about my posture and riding position, and the change in the ease of riding was almost instant!!
Later that weekend, I took a trip with Merry to visit a lovely old Thoroughbred named Gypsy. Despite the freezing, howling wind, my tired, nervous body, and the slippery ground, she walked slowly around the roundyard with me on her bare back, in nothing but a rope halter. From those first few moments, I know she and I would become friends. So, the next day, Merry and I drove out with the float to pick Gypsy up, who called to me as I walked to her paddock to take her away from her friends and her son.
And so begins the story of Gypsy and I! It's been almost a month now, and we have had a couple of short rides together, and are developing a great understanding. She is kind, gentle and willing, and I know we will have a lot of fun together.
One of my new workmates - Amelia - is also a Horsey person, and was kind enough to invite me to the Tasmanian High Country Rider's Assoc. ride at Kimberley last month. I rode her lovely 23-year-old boy Bundy and had a hell of a lot of fun! Some of the downhill sections scared the pants off me, and I was sure I was coming off more than once. But I didn't!! Can't wait to do it again sometime.
Work
Well, I'm still there!! Not much more to say aside from I am lucky to be working with a great group of thoughtful and supportive staff. I'm still enjoying it, and leave every work-day with a smile. It makes me laugh, makes me cry, but most of all it makes me feel whole.
Road Trip!
Had a bit of a trip to Hobart last weekend to catch up with friends and family, especially Emma & Charles Gregory and their spawn(!) to celebrate the impending birth of their third child!
One of the things attendees to the 'Blessingway' were asked to do was to knit or crochet a square to be added into a blanket for the baby. I haven't knitted in years as it hurts my wrists, and have never learned to crochet, so that's what I did this week! After only a few attempts, I managed to create a pretty square-ish looking patch to become part of the babys blanket. Proud of myself!
I also managed to do a bit of shopping while down there. But only a tiny bit, I promise!
Dogs
I'm still teaching my beginners group at training - only one more lesson next weekend, then the following week is their assesment!! I'm really proud of the progress they have all made, and while I would like to think that it is due to my guidance, I would be more realistic to attribute it to each person and family's dedication to their dog.
Well, enough rambling for now... I'll try and write again soon!!
Since my last post:
- More riding lessons
- Pilates and Rider Wellbeing
- Got my Own Horse!
- Teaching my Beginners Group
- BIG Trail Ride!
- Trip to Hobart
- Work, Work, Work...
The lovely Andrea from Southern Tas Pilates made a trip to the North of the state in July, and I was lucky enough to get a spot in both the Pilates Mat Class and the Rider Wellbeing Class. I learned a few things I didn't know about my body, and some techniques to deal with everyday 'problems'. I also learned a lot about my posture and riding position, and the change in the ease of riding was almost instant!!
And so begins the story of Gypsy and I! It's been almost a month now, and we have had a couple of short rides together, and are developing a great understanding. She is kind, gentle and willing, and I know we will have a lot of fun together.
One of my new workmates - Amelia - is also a Horsey person, and was kind enough to invite me to the Tasmanian High Country Rider's Assoc. ride at Kimberley last month. I rode her lovely 23-year-old boy Bundy and had a hell of a lot of fun! Some of the downhill sections scared the pants off me, and I was sure I was coming off more than once. But I didn't!! Can't wait to do it again sometime.
Well, I'm still there!! Not much more to say aside from I am lucky to be working with a great group of thoughtful and supportive staff. I'm still enjoying it, and leave every work-day with a smile. It makes me laugh, makes me cry, but most of all it makes me feel whole.
Road Trip!
Had a bit of a trip to Hobart last weekend to catch up with friends and family, especially Emma & Charles Gregory and their spawn(!) to celebrate the impending birth of their third child!
One of the things attendees to the 'Blessingway' were asked to do was to knit or crochet a square to be added into a blanket for the baby. I haven't knitted in years as it hurts my wrists, and have never learned to crochet, so that's what I did this week! After only a few attempts, I managed to create a pretty square-ish looking patch to become part of the babys blanket. Proud of myself!
I also managed to do a bit of shopping while down there. But only a tiny bit, I promise!
Dogs
I'm still teaching my beginners group at training - only one more lesson next weekend, then the following week is their assesment!! I'm really proud of the progress they have all made, and while I would like to think that it is due to my guidance, I would be more realistic to attribute it to each person and family's dedication to their dog.
Well, enough rambling for now... I'll try and write again soon!!
It's been so long since my last post, but as usual, I have a great excuse.
Since I last posted:
Horses
I've had some lovely lessons with Nan Catmur out at Longford, although this has been difficult due to the amount of rainfall lately. I had been waiting to post about my riding experiences until I had a decent photo of me riding, but it seems that every photo of me atop a horse is accompanied by an idiotic grin because I'm having so much fun! So here it is anyway.
I've also been lucky enough to do some work with with Merry and her lovely herd, including going on a breathtaking trail ride with her mares Eclipse and Kissaya.
Also been looking after my friend Lara's lovely horse Onyx when they have been away, and exercising him as often as I can get out there to help build his muscle tone back up. He is a handsome and patient boy, but very cheeky!
Work & School
I started out doing just one day a week work experience for my Animal Studies Certificate II course at Mowbray Veterinary Clinic, where my family's animals have been patients for the last twenty-odd years. Luckily for me, they were hoping to put on a new staff member, and I was asked to start! My first day of paid work as a Vet Nurse was on the 10th of June, and I have enjoyed (almost) every moment of it. When working with animals and people, you have to deal with some hard times, and support clients as best you can with some pretty difficult decisions. The work is exciting, sad, happy, eye-opening and fulfilling all at once, and I finally feel like I have come home - this is what I am meant to do.
So much so that next year I plan on beginning Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with the view to going on to a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing once the Cert IV is completed. Several of the units in my course this year will count towards my Level 4 Certification, as will many of the units I plan on taking at Polytechnic next year in either Animal Studies or Animal Management (once they decide which they are running!!). I am ridiculously excited, and finally truly optimistic about the future.
I also have another job prospect, as a Demonstrator for a national pet food company, but more on that at a later date!
Gone to the dogs...
I have also recently started instructing with my Dog Obedience club, and am looking forward to taking my own obedience class next weekend! As you all know, I am quite passionate about animals, behaviour and training are two of my favourite areas.
Snow Everywhere!
We've had some big, early dumps of snow in Tasmania this year, and we wasted no time in getting out amongst it! On the 9th of June, we bundled the dogs into the car, and took to the roads in search of snow. We didn't have to go far, and couldn't have gone further if we had tried, but managed to get to the picnic area on Mount Barrow and play in about a foot of snow and slush! Also took a drive along the Sideling to see the snow there - absolutely mind blowing!! We followed that up with another snow trip - to the Central Highlands this time, on Sunday the 12th June. We took along extra's - Buffy and Naomi - for Buff's first snow trip!
Unfortunately, I forgot to take any photos the first trip, and the video camera was flat for the second one! Although with that promising start, I'm sure there will be plenty more snow trips this year!
All the best for now, and thanks for reading!
Since I last posted:
- School holidays
- Several riding lessons
- Lovely trail ride
- Back to school
- Started instructing at TDTC
- Two snow trips
- Three days of work experience at Mowbray Veterinary Clinic
- Started my new job at Mowbray Veterinary Clinic!
- Made plans for next years studies
Horses
I've also been lucky enough to do some work with with Merry and her lovely herd, including going on a breathtaking trail ride with her mares Eclipse and Kissaya.Also been looking after my friend Lara's lovely horse Onyx when they have been away, and exercising him as often as I can get out there to help build his muscle tone back up. He is a handsome and patient boy, but very cheeky!
Work & School
I started out doing just one day a week work experience for my Animal Studies Certificate II course at Mowbray Veterinary Clinic, where my family's animals have been patients for the last twenty-odd years. Luckily for me, they were hoping to put on a new staff member, and I was asked to start! My first day of paid work as a Vet Nurse was on the 10th of June, and I have enjoyed (almost) every moment of it. When working with animals and people, you have to deal with some hard times, and support clients as best you can with some pretty difficult decisions. The work is exciting, sad, happy, eye-opening and fulfilling all at once, and I finally feel like I have come home - this is what I am meant to do.
So much so that next year I plan on beginning Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with the view to going on to a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing once the Cert IV is completed. Several of the units in my course this year will count towards my Level 4 Certification, as will many of the units I plan on taking at Polytechnic next year in either Animal Studies or Animal Management (once they decide which they are running!!). I am ridiculously excited, and finally truly optimistic about the future.
I also have another job prospect, as a Demonstrator for a national pet food company, but more on that at a later date!
Gone to the dogs...
I have also recently started instructing with my Dog Obedience club, and am looking forward to taking my own obedience class next weekend! As you all know, I am quite passionate about animals, behaviour and training are two of my favourite areas.
Snow Everywhere!
We've had some big, early dumps of snow in Tasmania this year, and we wasted no time in getting out amongst it! On the 9th of June, we bundled the dogs into the car, and took to the roads in search of snow. We didn't have to go far, and couldn't have gone further if we had tried, but managed to get to the picnic area on Mount Barrow and play in about a foot of snow and slush! Also took a drive along the Sideling to see the snow there - absolutely mind blowing!! We followed that up with another snow trip - to the Central Highlands this time, on Sunday the 12th June. We took along extra's - Buffy and Naomi - for Buff's first snow trip!
Unfortunately, I forgot to take any photos the first trip, and the video camera was flat for the second one! Although with that promising start, I'm sure there will be plenty more snow trips this year!
All the best for now, and thanks for reading!
Who knew that going back to school would change my days so much!
I may only be going two days a week, but I think it has really been the boost I've needed to become much more motivated and enthusiastic about everyday life.
Simple daily housework tasks that I struggled with even a few months ago are now much easier to stomach, I'm getting caught up with things I've been needing to do for months and years (but never had the time or inclination to do!), and I've had so much more time and a little more energy to focus on my real passion - animals!
Being on such a ride brings its lows too, and I have had some interesting extremes of self-confidence and energy, offset with anxiety and depression, which has really floored me.
I'm hoping that this is just my body and minds' way of adjusting to a new direction in life, and maybe a bit of seasonal depression rearing its' ugly head. Either way, I'm pressing on, because I'm enjoying myself!
Family
There have also been some changes in my family life. Around my Birthday, my Nan's health was sufficiently deteriorated to the point where she required hospitalisation for pain management, which later led to her moving into an aged care facility. It was not an unhappy move, and she is really loving the new experience, but it was a stressful time as far as paperwork and moving things went. It was also difficult for my Mum, who resides South of Hobart and spent many days here in Launceston organising my Nan's move and finalising things at her unit.
Another change has been my Sister in Law, Niece and Newphews moving away. It has been a verystressful and sad time, and I hope it has a happy ending, but I will leave it at that for now.
Going to the... Horses?
I am now well into my Animal Studies course, and really enjoying it. The material is more in-depth than I had expected, which really pleases me. At the moment we're working on Nutrition, and I will soon be starting my first work placement!
We've had some fantastic guest speakers from a pretty wide range of animal industries, and I can only hope we get to learn from many more interesting professionals over the coming months. Good outings too!
I have also spread my tentacles(?) into another area of animals that has always interested me, but that I've not had much of an oppourtunity to do anything in: Horses!
I've been on a few semi-instructed trail rides in the past, and always enjoyed them. I went on another a couple of weeks ago with Lara and Emily (thanks Janet!)
So, I have taken the plunge, and had my first formal one-on-one riding lesson today! Janet and Lara have also been kind enough to allow me to help out with their stunning Thoroughbred Onyx at event days, and I look forward to getting some more strapping experience in the future.
I may only be going two days a week, but I think it has really been the boost I've needed to become much more motivated and enthusiastic about everyday life.
Simple daily housework tasks that I struggled with even a few months ago are now much easier to stomach, I'm getting caught up with things I've been needing to do for months and years (but never had the time or inclination to do!), and I've had so much more time and a little more energy to focus on my real passion - animals!
Being on such a ride brings its lows too, and I have had some interesting extremes of self-confidence and energy, offset with anxiety and depression, which has really floored me.
I'm hoping that this is just my body and minds' way of adjusting to a new direction in life, and maybe a bit of seasonal depression rearing its' ugly head. Either way, I'm pressing on, because I'm enjoying myself!
Family
There have also been some changes in my family life. Around my Birthday, my Nan's health was sufficiently deteriorated to the point where she required hospitalisation for pain management, which later led to her moving into an aged care facility. It was not an unhappy move, and she is really loving the new experience, but it was a stressful time as far as paperwork and moving things went. It was also difficult for my Mum, who resides South of Hobart and spent many days here in Launceston organising my Nan's move and finalising things at her unit.
Another change has been my Sister in Law, Niece and Newphews moving away. It has been a verystressful and sad time, and I hope it has a happy ending, but I will leave it at that for now.
Going to the... Horses?
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| RSPCA Cattery |
We've had some fantastic guest speakers from a pretty wide range of animal industries, and I can only hope we get to learn from many more interesting professionals over the coming months. Good outings too!
I have also spread my tentacles(?) into another area of animals that has always interested me, but that I've not had much of an oppourtunity to do anything in: Horses!
I've been on a few semi-instructed trail rides in the past, and always enjoyed them. I went on another a couple of weeks ago with Lara and Emily (thanks Janet!)
So, I have taken the plunge, and had my first formal one-on-one riding lesson today! Janet and Lara have also been kind enough to allow me to help out with their stunning Thoroughbred Onyx at event days, and I look forward to getting some more strapping experience in the future.
As some of you already know, I took the plunge this year and finally went back to school to follow my true passion: the world of animals.
I am currently enrolled at Tasmanian Polytechnic, doing Animal Studies Certificate II. During the course I'll have the opportunity to do work placements at different locations, and hopefully gain a new wealth of knowledge and experiences.
Yesterday, we had our very first excursion! Tasmania Zoo were kind enough to host us for the day.
Edit: Yesterday, Tasmania Zoo officially opened one of their new Devil enclosures.
Although I've been to Tas Zoo before, I haven't been recently, and it was lovely to see all the new exhibits, meet the new animals, and see some old favorites.
More on the course in upcoming posts... For now, here are some of my favorite shots from the day.
I am currently enrolled at Tasmanian Polytechnic, doing Animal Studies Certificate II. During the course I'll have the opportunity to do work placements at different locations, and hopefully gain a new wealth of knowledge and experiences.
Yesterday, we had our very first excursion! Tasmania Zoo were kind enough to host us for the day.
Edit: Yesterday, Tasmania Zoo officially opened one of their new Devil enclosures.
Although I've been to Tas Zoo before, I haven't been recently, and it was lovely to see all the new exhibits, meet the new animals, and see some old favorites.
More on the course in upcoming posts... For now, here are some of my favorite shots from the day.
