Feilding S.P.C.A.

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 33, 9 February 1937, Page 3

Feilding S.P.C.A.

A meeting of the committee of the Feilding branch of tho Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held on Friday last, those present being Mesdames Brandt and Morphy, Miss Sinclair and Messrs G. Coleman, J. Nairn and Howe. Members of the committee reported cases of cruelty to cats, dogs and cows, which the society's inspector was requested to investigate. A complaint was lodged regarding cruelty of the methods used in dehorning cattlo in Ashhurst and it was agreed to request the Palmerston North branch to make inquiries. Application is to be made to tho Borough Council for permission to hold a copper trail on February 19. Mrs. Brandt and Miss Petrie agreed to arrange a bridgo evening to augment the funds of the society. 4 ‘ The Old Mare. ’ ’ “Yes, the old mare is nigh 23; we bought hor when our Mary was a little girl of three.'' —“She looks gone in tho legs and the knees are badly puffed," said out inspector. “Oh, yes, she does find it difficult to walk these cold mornings."—“How are 'her teeth?” ventured our inspector. “Only a few left now and I am afraid they arc not quite opposite, making it difficult to chew. Yes, that's why she is so poor." The above is typical and applies to horses, dogs and cats. The society's inspector sees similar cases frequently and he urges pet-owners to have their old faithfuls painlessly destroyed before misery draws to a close a life of friendship and service. The inspector reported that he had visited tho railway yards to seo the loading of fat stock, conditions being quite satisfactory with 4 prospect or better facilities in tho near future. Cow with foot-rot had to bo destroyed. Old horse in poor condition under observation. Heifer ill; applied remedies which proved ineffective njaking it necessary to destroy animal.