samoyedman Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Might have been imagining it but felt like a lot more people this year which is great Saw the most samoyeds in years and I like the new walk route better. Well done RSPCA and all the volunteers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I must confess I haven't been since they moved from Centennial Park to Homebush Were there lots of interesting displays / exhibitors / products? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I didnt stay long enough to look at the stalls. Saw the usual amount of dogwashers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) We had fun in Canberra :) I was surprised how many Shelties I saw, I counted at least 8 (which I know isn't a huge number but I don't often see them around!). Also an Anatolian and a Leonberger (from the same family), a chocolate Newfie and several St Bernards. Aside from all the dogs there were also a pig and a ferret in attendance :) Edited May 18, 2014 by Simply Grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Rebel Wolf Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I saw a Samoyed up here in Townsville, geeze he was a handsome man! Our route changed, too, and it was great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I don't understand how any animal lover could support RSPCA NSW. is it that the people here that went don't know about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Mel, I'm glad you didn't specify RSPCA Qld.... not surprising, when the subject is 'Sydney'. :) I was so disappointed that I couldn't go to the Brisbane Million Paws Walk today, because of ill health. My Tibbies love that day out & make friends with the nicest dogs. Last year it was with a gentleman standard poodle and two gigantic, sweet natured rotties. We are also supporters of AWL Qld. Edited May 18, 2014 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Each state is different... Qld are really stepping up to the plate in the last year or so, ACT have been good for a long time, SA is now getting great with Tim as the CEO. But NSW? It is absolutely appalling and don't deserve a cent from anyone. People giving them money just sends them the message that it is fine that they keep going the way they're going. That's why I wonder if people just don't know or if they know but don't care? Edited May 18, 2014 by melzawelza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes, Mel, it does show that leadership is important and can shape policies differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Yes, Mel, it does show that leadership is important and can shape policies differently. It's pretty much the most important thing. You can't get anywhere without a leader that has their head in the right space. Unfortunately Steve Coleman has shown time and time again that he is there for the almighty dollar, not the animals. Until he goes nothing will change. Edited May 18, 2014 by melzawelza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) I don't take part in the MPW but I do know they have rescue stalls at the Gosford one. Somersby RSPCA here on the Central Coast do work with rescue, I know that first hand from sending two dogs to Tasmania, I cannot fault the shelter manager and the staff so there definitely has been a massive change at this shelter. Having said that 20 minutes in the other direction at Tuggerah Supa Centre they wanted nothing to do with us taking an emaciated greyhound out of the perspex box it was sitting in and into rescue Edited May 18, 2014 by HazyWal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 i'm always amazed too that so many go with no idea what they really do. I think for many its just a fun day out with their dogs. I would never give a cent to that money machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I don't understand how any animal lover could support RSPCA NSW. is it that the people here that went don't know about them? I honestly don't understand either. I spent my morning sledding, you couldn't pay me to go to one of their events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I don't take part in the MPW but I do know they have rescue stalls at the Gosford one. Somersby RSPCA here on the Central Coast do work with rescue, I know that first hand from sending two dogs to Tasmania, I cannot fault the shelter manager and the staff so there definitely has been a massive change at this shelter. Having said that 20 minutes in the other direction at Tuggerah Supa Centre they wanted nothing to do with us taking an emaciated greyhound out of the perspex box it was sitting in and into rescue Good to see someone giving credit in the spots where credit is due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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