Puppy pandemonium at the pound

The Council dog pound urgently needs good homes for young pups.

The Council’s animal control officers have 14 dogs in their care; seven of them pups needing a home immediately.

Normally the animals would go to the SPCA out at Foxes Island but they too currently have a full house.

Council animal control officer Candice O’Brien says the seven pups are three months to a year old and they’re making big demands on staff time as they need concentrated care and lots of handling at this age.

The pups are Collie, Labrador and Huntaway crossbreeds with good temperaments and all very suitable as pets, she says.

Maata Waaka, which runs animal control for the Council, will sell the pups for $130 each which covers registration and micro-chipping for each animal.

A seven-day trial is offered to ensure the pup suits the new owner.

“We must ensure the pups go to good homes and that people understand the commitment of owning a dog,” she said.

Enquiries to Maataa Waka Ph: 520 9033.