Bomo Dog Bowl

20/09/2024

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10/08/2024

This little fella has found his way down to the Bomo Dog Bowl on his own, no collar/lead, very friendly.

Greg (pictured) has kindly offered to take him to Bomo vets if no one claims in the next 30 mins.

Greg mobile: 0403252123

14/03/2024

Indi playing under the sprinkler last week 🤩

14/03/2024

Dog Owners - we would love your feedback on the new videos! Will they help to reduce dog attack in the Shoalhaven? Why/why not?

Shoalhaven City Council has produce a new campaign to promote responsible dog ownership - Chip Snip Register

Shoalhaven Council has provided tips on keeping dogs healthy and secure as part of a new educational campaign launched Thursday, March 14.

Director of City Development, James Ruprai, said the campaign was developed to support the council's zero-tolerance policy towards anti-social dog behaviour, and help the owners of more than 60,000 dogs in the Shoalhaven.

Shoalhaven Council has launched a new campaign, encouraging dog owners to chip, snip and register their pets. Picture supplied.
Shoalhaven Council has launched a new campaign, encouraging dog owners to chip, snip and register their pets. Picture supplied.

Ranger services lead Jodie Parnell said the community expected dogs to be on their best behaviour, and emphasised the importance of responsible dog ownership and integrating with the community.

"We all want a positive experience for our dogs, and by being prepared and following our tips, we set dogs up for an enjoyable outing," Ms Parnell said.

The campaign includes five videos that cover key topics essential for current and aspiring dog owners, covering the journey from microchipping to training.

"The videos take a fun and engaging approach to show that responsible dog ownership is easily achievable," Ms Parnell said.

"Catering to your furry friends' basic needs and wants will encourage them to be on their best behaviour.

"This makes their lives better and certainly has positive outcomes for the community," she said.

"If this isn't followed, your dog may try to escape, bark excessively, or act out of character, potentially resulting in an upset neighbour, an injury to your dog or them being involved in a dog attack."

The video series focuses on how to be a good pet owner while at home or out in the community, with short films on:

To watch the videos and learn more about responsible dog ownership visit Responsible Dog Ownership | Shoalhaven City Council (nsw.gov.au)

Story and Image courtesy of South Coast Register

25/01/2024

Our two boys Jimmy and Hank are still looking for their forever families. They are both extremely loveable and willing to bond with someone who will provide them with the personal attention and love they deserve. They both have their special qualities but in the right hands this will only add to the quirks we have come to know and love about their personalities. We love them very much and you may see us try to push these dogs on our social media. Our intention with this is to reach as many people as we can so that they have the best chance at finding a home. We will do anything it takes to find these boys the right fit. Also included is your choice of a one on one training package at no cost or a limited time free daycare pass for 3months 🐾

18/01/2024

Hey Lucy ~ did you know that there is a National Beagle Day?

Maybe all the other Beagles in the Shoalhaven would like to meetup at the Bomo Dog Bowl to celebrate!

What do you reckon?

21/12/2023

Did you know that dogs actually sweat through their feet 🐾
What do you do to keep your doggo(s) cool over summer ☀️

20/12/2023

19/12/2023

🎄Christmas is just around the corner with New Years right behind.
How does you doggo handle fireworks 🎆 ? Do you have any tips and tricks that work for you that you can share?

16/12/2023

Winner of our raffle Suzanne with one VERY excited labradore 😁.
Another BIG thank you to Mike from Alternate Pet Food for his continued support for the Doggos of Bomo.
We hope you enjoy your Christmas meat tray Hunny.

15/12/2023

So what's your doggos favourite toy? Tell us below in the comments.

15/12/2023

Missing.
Misty - Swiss Shepherd. Last seen Meroo Street. Very gentle but spooks easily. Please DM if you’ve seen her.

14/12/2023

🏆CONGRATULATIONS🎉 Suzanne Silver. You are the lucky winner of our Christmas Meat Tray! Your pup is going to think all their Christmasses have come at once 🐾🎄🐾
A big thanks to everyone who entered the raffle and a whopping BIG thank you to Alternate Pet Food for its ongoing support of the Bomo Dog Bowl.

07/12/2023

At Monday’s 11 December Ordinary Meeting Shoalhaven Council will be asked to endorse the final draft of its Access Areas For Dogs Policy.
This revised version is different from that which went out earlier this year and we would encourage dog owners to review themselves.
The policy and supplementary report can be found in the agenda for Mondays meeting here https://shoalhaven.infocouncil.biz/Open/2023/12/CL_20231211_ATT_17921_EXCLUDED_WEB.htm
We would be interested in your comments

We are undertaking a comprehensive review of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy.

30/11/2023

How much do you love your doggo?
How would you like to win them their very own meat tray? Well now you can.
Bomo Dog Bowl is running its first meat tray raffle fundraiser thanks to Mike at Alternate Pet Food. Mike has donated a whopping $100 meat tray that some lucky pooch can be scoffing for Christmas this year!
Tickets are available NOW and the prize will be drawn 4:30pm on Thursday 14 December.
Just scan the QR code in the comments, grab yourself some tickets and you could be treating you dog to a Merry Meat Coma this year!

12/11/2023

Do we have a structural engineer out there willing to do a pro bono job for the
Bomo Dog Bowl?
Please PM for details.

10/11/2023

Shoalhaven City Council's free microchipping program

Shoalhaven City Council's free microchipping program. Picture supplied
Shoalhaven City Council's free microchipping program. Picture supplied

Shoalhaven City Council's rangers will be offering free microchipping for well-behaved pooches in this month and again in December.

The service is part of a responsible pet ownership initiative which sees the rangers offering advice and free microchipping at pop-up stalls across the Shoalhaven.

Council's Acting Lead Ranger Services, Jodie Parnell, said all cats and dogs must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before being sold or given away, whichever happens first.

"Microchipping is not just a legal requirement, it gives lost, injured or stolen pets the best chance of being reunited with their owner," Ms Parnell said.

"We understand pet owners sometimes struggle to get their dogs or cats microchipped and we're offering this service to help our pet owners in the community," she said.

Rangers will be setting up pop-up stalls on the following dates and locations:

The offer of free microchipping does not apply to breeders and there is a limit to two dogs per owner.

Dogs must be obedient and under the control of their owner.

Microchipping for cats will be available at another time and rangers, at the pop-up sessions, can answer questions about microchipping and desexing cats.

20/10/2023

If you are planning a visit to the Bomo dog bowl in the coming weeks, please keep an eye out for our new feathered families. We are incredibly lucky to share this space with lots of wildlife - so if you see them out and about, please keep your distance.

16/10/2023

What do you know about Parvovirus - Parvo?

Parvovirus is a severe and highly contagious disease in dogs. The virus affects the intestinal tract, causing diarrhoea and vomiting that may ultimately be life-threatening.

What are the symptoms of disease?
Symptoms of parvovirus usually appear approximately 3-7 days after infection, with death occurring as early as 2-3 days after the onset of symptoms. The general symptoms are fever, weight loss, vomiting, and diarrhoea (which may be bloody and foul-smelling). Your dog may lose its appetite and seem less energetic than usual.

How do we treat Parvovirus?
No medications are currently available that can kill parvovirus. Treatment usually involves long periods of hospitalisation, where your dog will be given intensive care to control the symptoms and prevent dehydration. This may include the administration of antibiotics, intravenous fluids, medications to control vomiting, and other supportive therapies.

Even with intensive nursing care, the survival rate of parvovirus is low, decreasing further the longer treatment is delayed. If your dog becomes infected, it is important that treatment is started as soon as possible.

How do we prevent Parvovirus?
You can protect your dog from parvovirus by ensuring that it is up-to-date with its vaccinations. The first vaccine is given at 6-8 weeks of age, followed by boosters at 12-14 weeks and 16-18 weeks respectively. Yearly boosters should be administered after puppy vaccinations.

As the virus is shed in copious amounts in the faeces, and can survive in the environment for long periods of time, it is best to keep puppies that are not fully vaccinated away from dog parks or public areas where other dogs might roam. Parvo can also be spread on shoes, on leads, on tyres, tools, and even on dog fur!

If your dog has contracted parvovirus, it is essential to isolate it from other animals to prevent the spread of the disease, and to wash your hands and clothes after contact with it or its poo.

So please, vaccinate your pup, clean up after them (put the bag in the bin) and stay home if your doggo has a runny bum.

15/10/2023

Looking for some fencing and concreting quotes for a grant application. If you have any doggo-loving friends or colleagues in the trade(s) please share 🐾

02/10/2023

Shoalhaven Animal Shelter needs dog foster carers

Shelter acting manager Sharon Johnson with Kitty.

Dogs appear to be the innocent victims of the increasing cost of living and rental crisis, according to staff from the Shoalhaven Animal Shelter.

The Nowra Hill shelter is currently overburdened with dogs and in a rare move have called people from all over the Shoalhaven to become foster carers for dogs.

"Unfortunately having a dog is a luxury item now," shelter acting manager Sharon Johnson said.

She believed the rental crisis contributed to the situation.

"People can't find anywhere to live - if they have got a dog," she said about another of her theories for the influx.

Currently, the shelter has 30 dogs - all sorts of breeds along with 11 puppies.

"We have 22 kennels," Sharon said to indicate just how full the shelter was at the moment.

The only other time the shelter asked for foster carers was during the Black Summer crisis when bushfires surrounded the Nowra Hill area.

With so many dogs in the shelter and more to come, the shelter management had no other choice but to call out for foster carers.

So far they have had about 12 to 15 responses but need more.

The shelter has so many dogs on its books that it has run out of frames.

The shelter has a list of requirements people need to meet before they are allowed to foster a dog.

The dog stays in the shelter's name, the foster is the secondary "owner", a tag will have both the shelter's and the foster carer's number, a property inspection is carried out prior to accepting an application, fosters must bring their own dog [if they have one] for a meet and greet and the whole family [adults and children] must also come in to meet their potential foster dog.

"We also do three-week checks - we just don't go 'here is your dog' and forget about it," Sharon said.

"We also supply everything - food, bedding toys and bowls - everything.

"There is no financial outlay to be a foster carer and dogs are obviously already vaccinated - we do their flea treatment and worming as well."

Go to https://www.facebook.com/shoalhavenanimalshelter and click on the "featured" section on the page to see all the dogs.

Best to make contact first on Facebook and a meeting with your potential foster can be arranged - you get to choose which dog you want to foster and it's a Shoalhaven-wide initiative meaning people in the Milton/Ulladulla area can take part.

The shelter also has a waiting list of people wanting to surrender their dogs - some people have been on the list since February.

A total of 35 dogs are on the waiting list, meaning things are not going to improve any time soon.

"We don't euthanise. We don't have a time limit - so if a dog is available for adoption - they are available for adoption until they get adopted," Sharon said

Some dogs are dumped at the shelter- but many others are surrendered.

"They [owners] don't want their dog anymore," she said to explain what surrendering a dog meant.

"A lot of cases are due to the dog being too big, too boisterous, too disruptive or barking too much."

She added dogs can be trained not to have any of the above issues.

"People need to think before they get a dog or a puppy," Sharon said as a way of avoiding unwanted pets being surrendered.

She added dogs need their owners to socialise and spend time with them.

Some days the shelter gets multiple calls from people wanting to surrender their dogs.

The acting manager said other shelters around the country were facing the same situation.

She said a good foster carer has time, patience and of course a love of dogs.

"They [foster carers] do not have to be home all the time - that is unrealistic," she said.

However, she added careers need to be "home a lot" and have experience handling different dog breeds.

Some dogs may also need basic training.

"Sometimes it could be a foster fail which means they adopt the dog which is good as well," Sharon said.

Many of the dogs they currently have at the shelter are also good with other dogs.

Story and Images courtesy of South Cost Register