Run Spot Run

09/11/2023

Eastern Walkway, Beacon Hill Road entrance https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=649758643994229&id=100068802986878&sfnsn=mo&mibextid=hubsqH

02/11/2023

Dog-friendly campsites around New Zealand

Did you know we have a comprehensive list of dog-friendly campsites around New Zealand? Check it out online for some of the best campsites to stay with your furry friends 🐶

👉 https://www.kiwicamping.co.nz/community/best-bits/dog-friendly-campsites

17/10/2023

Dog Policy Review Submissions Close 5pm Weds 18/10/23 - Tomorrow!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=637486618554765&id=100068802986878&sfnsn=mo&mibextid=RUbZ1f

Submissions close tomorrow for our Animal Bylaw, Dog Policy and Domestic Animal Policy Review! This review covers a wide range of animals - dogs, cats, bees, poultry, and stock 🐄

The Key proposed changes for this consultation include:

💩 Requirements for dog owners to carry effective means of waste disposal in public places.

🏖️ Off-leash access to Oriental Bay Beach during off-peak hours.

🐶 Off-leash zones expanding to 9 suburbs in Wellington.

🐱 Mandatory cat desexing for those over 6 months old.

🐝 A cap of 4 beehives in residential areas, with no need for approval.

🐓A cap of 8 hens/female ducks or 12 female quail with no need for approval.

For more information and to have your say on the proposed changes, visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/hub-page/animal-review by 5pm, 18 October 2023.

19/04/2023

Sat 13th May 2pm
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=566363098930736&id=100066711527484&sfnsn=mo&mibextid=RUbZ1f

Spread the word!!! 🐾 NOTE this is in Horewhenua

18/04/2023

20/03/2023

Local?

Overseas private equity companies are buying up veterinary practices in NZ and branding them as 'local'. Independent Kiwi vets are fighting back.

10/02/2023

Dogs'n'Togs March 25th Khandallah

22/11/2022

Filming at Tawatawa 21-24th November - Stonehenge.
There will be some disruption at Tawatawa Reserve over the next few days.

Filming at Tawatawa 21-24th November - Stonehenge.

There will be some disruption at Tawatawa Reserve over the next few days. Set building has commenced today and the crew will be on site until Thursday.

Some tracks will be closed, namely the Frobisher Track and the eastern track of the off-leash dog exercise area. Marshals will be in place to guide the public throughout the filming.

Public parking will still be available at the Murchison St car park. The will be lots of vehicle movement around the reserve.

22/11/2022

Bluebottles are early this year
a few seen in Island Bay

Boris here.

It’s that time of year again folks. I’ve said it before (lots) and I’ll say it again.

It’s Portuguese Man of War time. Some Humans call them Bluebottles. I call them stingy little forklifts. SHAT BH (Strange Human At The Bait House) noticed one or two washed up on the beach at Island Bay. Usually they arrive just in time for the school holidays. But they’re early this year. That’s what GLOBAL WARMING does.

Anyway, don’t touch them. I know it’s really satisfying when you step on them and they pop. But they will seek revenge when you least expect it. Their stingers will stay on your shoes and when you least expect it THEY WILL STING YOU. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED.

If you’re a particularly silly Human (I know you don’t know who you are) and you do get stung, this is what you have to remember.

Don’t p*e on the sting. It looks bad. And it doesn’t work. Whoever the Human was that suggested this as a remedy is a genius. And a misanthropist. Not only does it prolong the suffering but you could possibly get arrested for p*eing on a beach.

Don’t pour vinegar on it. It’s a waste of vinegar. And it makes you smell bad all day. And it doesn’t work. See above regarding misanthropy.

Don’t touch the stung area. You may get stung again by any remaining stingers. That would be silly. And doubly painful.

Splash on LOTS of seawater. There should be plenty of that where the Bluebottles are. You can do this. You’re clever. But be careful you don’t get stung by another Bluebottle lurking in the water. They’re EVIL.

If you can see any of the Bluebottles stingers on your skin pull them off. DON’T TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR HAND. THIS IS A NO BRAINER. But I thought I’d better mention it because…..oh never mind. Use a towel. Or something like a stick. Oranghutans have used sticks for tools for a long time. Maybe look around for a helpful Oranghutan.

It’s also recommended that you splash on warmed up seawater, immerse the stung area in very hot tap water for 20 minutes, elevate the stung area, apply ice packs and take pain relief.

I’m like, Right. Of course you’ll have instant access to warm seawater, very hot tap water and ice packs on Island Bay beach. And you’ll look really silly with your stung areas up in the air. BTW if you’re thinking of pinching some of my w**d for pain relief, you can fuggedaboutit.

That’s all for now.

Dr Boris @ the Bait House.

BTW if you want a personal consultation with ME better get down to the Bait House on Sunday. My Consulting Room doesn’t open until 10 o’clock and you’ll have to go away at 3 o’clock. My consultations cost two clams for Mini Humans and 5 clams for the Maxis.

No waiting, no stress

https://www.stuff.co.nz/bay-of-plenty/300744645/venomous-jellyfish-with-painful-stinging-tentacles-wash-up-on-bop-beaches?cid=app-android