Barely born

A very sad afternoon - we don't like to tell sad stories but this has to be brought to everyone's attention.

In the Wollongong Council area there are a number of long open beaches where dogs can run free off leash. But some people believe they are a  law unto themselves and just don't care!

This poor little baby on his first flight has been mauled by one or two dogs with multiple puncture wounds and the bone in his right leg crushed. He was on a dog free beach - 10 minutes up the road is a beach a couple of miles long where dogs are allowed.

I have spoken to people in the past about their dogs on this particular beach but what's the good of making these laws if no-one polices them. I do own a dog myself. The horrific part of this story is that the poor bird was left bleeding on the beach to die. He was absolutely terrified and was taken to the vet where sadly he was euthanized.

The onus is on all of us to take care and be responsible.

Betty.

Horrific injuries on a pelican mauled by a dog.