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Dougal's Pet Corner
The place for your pet stories and pictures, let me have them |
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These puppies arrived recently after their mother was
killed in an accident.
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They are being hand reared at Farplace and at
our vets and we hope we will make a difference to some as none would have survived without
our help. Collie-Bull Mastiff crosses, they will be an interesting combination of
breed.
We are inundated with rabbits at the moment so if you can provide a home to one or more,
do call Jan on 01388 517397 - they can be delivered to the right home and come vaccinated
and neutered already. |
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REVEALS DRIVING TEST DELAYS |
Figures obtained by the Liberal Democrat MP for North
Norfolk, Norman Lamb, have revealed that the current waiting time to be allocated a
driving test by the Jupiter Road test centre in Norwich are well above the national
average.
His investigation of the issue follows complaints from constituents about how long they
were having to wait for a practical test.
The written answer Mr Lamb has received from the Department for Transport states that
while the national average waiting time is ten weeks (four higher than the Driving
Standards Agency's target), the Jupiter Road centre has an eighteen-week waiting period.
Norman Lamb commented: "I have already written to the Driving Standards Agency on
behalf of a constituent. These long waits are extremely inconvenient for many people. A
delay of four months is ridiculous. I hope that action will be taken to improve the
situation as soon as possible." |
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When giving a home to a cat or kitten for the first time
it is important to be aware of some of the hazards they face. In the home it is important
to watch out for hot surfaces and liquids in the kitchen, unguarded fires, electric
cables, elastic bands, sewing pins and needles (especially with cotton attached) and open
windows on upper stories. |
In the garden make sure that dustbins are
secure as cats may scavenge and eat rotten food or cut themselves on tins or glass. It is
also important to check sheds and garages to avoid accidentally shutting your cat in. Cats
will often chew grass to aid digestion and tend not to eat plants that would be harmful to
them. It is advisable to avoid growing deadly nightshade, lily of the valley, laburnum and
foxglove and to be aware that Lilies are extremely toxic, and, if displayed indoors,
should be kept well out of their reach. A full list of items that can be poisonous to cats
in and outside the home can be found in our leaflet '' First aid for Cats'', a copy of
which can be obtained at one of our fundraising events or direct from our Head Office.
We have re-homed 15 cats and kittens in the last month and are delighted that one of these
was Cleo, the lovely shy white/tortie girl mentioned some time ago, who has been with us
for quite some time. We believe there is a suitable home out there for all of our cats and
it is important to wait for the right one to come along.
At present we have three ''golden oldies'' waiting for the right person to come and give
them the care and attention they deserve. Because they are older we are prepared to pay
for any medical tretment they may require. They are:
Tucker (black/white)-18 years old. Tucker loves to sit on a lap and will soon let you know
if he wants attention. A little thin but otherwise healthy.
Barney (black/white)- 16years old. Barney has come into our care because his ''99 years
young'' owner can no longer look after him. This lovely big boy is happy to spend his time
in the sun. He is very fit and well and his looks belie his years.
Kitty (black/white) - 15 years old. Kitty's 92 year old owner recently died and she came
into care. A very healthy and contented girl just wants someone to give her lots of tender
loving care.
If you are interested in giving a cat or kitten a new home, please call Stephanie on 01692
535858 to find out what is available. Alternatively, you can visit www.north-walsham.biz/cats
to view the cats before calling. |
SHERINGHAM EVENING WI
Next meeting 1st April at 7.30pm. St Andrew's Church Hall
Rev. Philip Hilstrop will entertain us with music from the 1930s-1950s. New members and
visitors welcome. |
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