Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

Our Cat of the Week is available for $100 to the right home. Meet Muggle!

Muggle is friendly and loves a pat. Playful and loves chasing toys.

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and re-home, lost abandoned and homeless cats and re-home them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

Our Cat of the Week is available for $100 to the right home. Meet Sweetie!

Sweetie really is a sweetie! She’s very shy but once she learns she can trust you, she’s a very lovely girl.

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and re-home, lost abandoned and homeless cats and re-home them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

Pound movements – We’re moving!

The City’s Animal Management Facility (Pound) on Pass Street will be relocating to a temporary facility in Davies Road Utakarra, behind the Greenough Oval.

The relocation will take place in the next two weeks. A new facility has been budgeted for and is programmed to start construction in 2016.

Residents missing an animal are encouraged to check the City’s website first to see whether their pet has been impounded. If you identify your pet you can contact the City’s Rangers on 9956 6600 to advise them and they will then be able to direct you where to go.

Animals can be collected from the Animal Management Facility daily between 1pm and 2pm. Charges apply, clarify costs with Rangers when you speak with them.

What other things can I do when I have lost my dog or cat?

• Look around your neighbourhood and visit places your dog/cat would regularly visit such as the park. Also pay a visit to your local shopping centres and school as they may remember those places from walking with your children to school
• Phone your vet to see if someone has picked up your pet and taken it to them
• Place something on social media about your lost pet and keep checking in case someone has found it and is trying to locate the owner
• Make sure your pet is microchipped and registered so that the owner can be located. Remember all dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered by the 31st October 2015 under the new State Laws

What to do when you’ve found a stray or lost pet?

• All residents must report stray pets to the Cities Rangers as they receive phone calls from people looking for their pets. This can also assist with the animal being returned to the rightful owner.
• Check collar (if wearing one) for name and contact
• Phone veterinary clinics, the owner may have contacted the vet and they may be able to help find the owner
• Check the various Facebook pages such as Everything Animal Geraldton Pet Page and Lost and Found Pets – Geraldton to name a few.
• Check local shopping centre notice boards.
• Don’t put lost pet signs on poles, fences or buildings as this is an offence.

For more information about the move visit the City’s website http://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/ or to view impounded pet’s onlinehttp://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/pound/ Contact Rangers on (08) 9956 6600.

Snakes are out already; Check these pics out

Well that's one way to keep salespeople away!  

Robert just wanted to let everyone know that the snakes are out and about already, after he found this friendly fellow at his front door. 

This was in Mahomets. 

Canine Parvovirus in Rangeway, Utakarra and Karloo area

Over the past few weeks there have been a number of Parvovirus cases in dogs around the Rangeway, Utakarra and Karloo area and in the Geraldton Dog Facility has also had one case.

Clinical signs of canine parvovirus include fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, dehydration, vomiting, and diarrhoea, which is often bloody with a very distinct odour.  Left untreated the animal will die from its symptoms.

Dog owners are urged to vaccinate their dogs and keep them away from other animals till the vaccination takes effect.

Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

Our Cat of the Week is available for $100 to the right home. Meet Oddball!

Oddball is a 9 month old Male looking for his forever home.

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and re-home, lost abandoned and homeless cats and re-home them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment. As part of the implementation of the new Cat Act, MWCS has recently received grant funding from the State Government, to provide a sterilization subsidy to low income earners in the City of Greater Geraldton. So if you have an adult cat that is not yet sterilized you can find the Application forms at your local vet.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

Video: Spear fishing and diving at Abrolhos and Dirk Hartog

Everything Geraldton reader Denzel Wellington shared this awesome video he put together of himself and friends diving and spearfishing at the Abrolhos Islands and Dirk Hartog Island. It's well worth a few minutes of your time. 

Video: Whales at Geraldton Port

Whales at Geraldton port

Geraldton Port had a couple of majestic visitors this morning. 

Thanks Darren for sending this video in. 

Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

Our Cat of the Week is available for $100 to the right home. Meet Ivory!

Ivory is smoochy. Loves attention, pats and cuddles. Very friendly and playful.

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and re-home, lost abandoned and homeless cats and re-home them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment. As part of the implementation of the new Cat Act, MWCS has recently received grant funding from the State Government, to provide a sterilization subsidy to low income earners in the City of Greater Geraldton. So if you have an adult cat that is not yet sterilized you can find the Application forms at your local vet.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

Our Cat of the Week is available for $100 to the right home. Meet Sweetie!

Sweetie really is a sweetie! She’s very shy but once she learns she can trust you, she’s a very sweet girl.

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and re-home, lost abandoned and homeless cats and re-home them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment. As part of the implementation of the new Cat Act, MWCS has recently received grant funding from the State Government, to provide a sterilization subsidy to low income earners in the City of Greater Geraldton. So if you have an adult cat that is not yet sterilized you can find the Application forms at your local vet.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

Mid West Cat Shelter Bonded Pair of the Week

Our Bonded Pair of the Week is available for $250 to the right home. Meet Mumma Jay & Jackie O!

This mother and daughter duo have been inseparable. So we are offering them as a bonded pair.

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and re-home, lost abandoned and homeless cats and re-home them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment. As part of the implementation of the new Cat Act, MWCS has recently received grant funding from the State Government, to provide a sterilization subsidy to low income earners in the City of Greater Geraldton. So if you have an adult cat that is not yet sterilized you can find the Application forms at your local vet.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

Midwest Fishing report by Tackleworld Geraldton

OFFSHORE

South west bank is still the place to be for nice size Dhu fish and Baldies with fish to 10kg on the bite, African reef is also producing good Dhuie’sin water 15-20m, closer to town Pinkies, Sambos and Cod can be found in the N/W of town in the shipping anchorage. If you are after Coral Trout the grounds west of Coronation’s is producing good numbers of fish up to 60cm with Spanish Mackerel in this area as well.

There has been reports of big bait balls around the 5 mile mark with yellow fin tuna harassing them.

SIMON WITH A NICE DOUBLE

PLUGGER WITH A SOLID DHUIE

CRAIGO WITH A LOVELY DHUIE

DOSI WITH A ABROLHOS ALLROUNDER DHUIE

AZMAN WITH A NICE SOLID TOWN BALDIE

NIGHT TIME WARRIORS 

ROCK WALLS

The rock walls around town are producing big Cod, Pinkies and Dark Tail Snapper after dark.

With a few Squid as well.

Skippy and Herring have been busting up bait fish around the wash of the walls as well

TRENT WITH HIS PB COD NICE ONE BUD

AZMAN WITH A DARK TAIL SNAPPER

DAMO WITH A LONG REACH TREVALLY

RIVERS

Chapman River is the place to be if you’re after big Bream with fish from 30-40 cm on the bite.

BRENDON WITH A LOVELY 30CM BREAM

BEACHES

South gates has had good captures of Mulloway up to 15kg, with the new moon on its way I would think there

should be some good catches with the break wall and Drummonds being worth a try.

Yellow Fin, Whiting have been taking in most sand patches along the coast with fish to 30 cm  

HANIS WITH A STONKER SOUTH GATES MULLOWAY

WEEKEND WEATHER

FISH REPORT WRITTEN BY CRAIG

20 ANZAC TERRACE GERALDTON WA

08 99216822

Cat of the Week- 7th June 2015 – Paris

Our Cat of the Week is available for $100 to the right home. Meet Paris!

Paris is very smoochy! Loves a cuddle and a pat. She is a very pretty girl too!

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and re-home, lost abandoned and homeless cats and re-home them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment. As part of the implementation of the new Cat Act, MWCS has recently received grant funding from the State Government, to provide a sterilization subsidy to low income earners in the City of Greater Geraldton. So if you have an adult cat that is not yet sterilized you can find the Application forms at your local vet.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.

5 reasons to get pet insurance

We all love our furry friends and we want to do what’s best for them and give them a long, happy and healthy life. However, many owners have not heard of pet insurance, or are not fully aware of the benefits it provides. I am also guilty of this, where I disregarded the idea of insuring my 7 month old Bulldog, named Bibi and brushed it aside thinking, “I won’t need it, she’s young and healthy”. Consequently, several weeks after dismissing the idea, Bibi developed a slight limp and there was a distinctive clicking/popping sound coming from her hips. It turned out she had hip dysplasia, which is a degenerate joint disease that is often caused by genetics, among other environmental factors. It’s conditions like these that are very hard to detect and there’s no way of knowing it’s going to happen until it happens. Of course I’ll go through with the surgery, but purchasing pet insurance would have saved me thousands of dollars and taken some of the stress out of the situation.

Bibi, the Bulldog

After doing a bit of research, I condensed and simplified the many benefits of pet insurance into 5 key points and I encourage all pet owners to read it. Note: dogs, cats and equine animals are eligible for pet insurance.

1.) You can add pet insurance onto your existing health cover, depending on who you’re insured with. Medibank, RACQ, HCF and Bupa offer pet insurance options that you can add onto your existing policy. This makes signing up very easy and some insurance companies offer a discount to existing members.

2.) Most pet insurance companies pay anywhere from $7,000 to $20,000 in annual benefits that cover around 80% of vet bills for hundreds of conditions and procedures, including accidental injury, cancer treatment, surgery, prescription medicine, skin conditions, eye conditions, tick paralysis, gastrointestinal problems, consultations, after hours emergency care and much more. All policies vary, so be sure to read thoroughly what procedures your pet will be covered for.

3.) Pet insurance is very affordable and is worth every cent when the unexpected occurs. Policies are generally broken down into 3 different plans, being Accidental Injury Cover, Comprehensive Cover and Ultimate Comprehensive Cover (names may vary). You can apply for comprehensive insurance when your pet is over 8 weeks of age and younger than 9 years. There is no upper age limit for accidental injury cover. 

• Accidental Injury Cover: Covers only injuries from accidents. Prices range from $13 - $20 per month.
• Comprehensive Cover: Covers both accidental injuries and illnesses. Prices range from $40 - $60 per month. This is the most popular choice of cover.
• Ultimate Comprehensive Cover: This is the highest policy you can get and it covers accidental injuries, illnesses and routine checkups. Routine care includes anything from vaccinations, worming, nail trimming and flea, tick and heartworm preventatives. Prices for Ultimate Comprehensive Cover range from $60 - $100 per month.

There is also the convenient option of paying fortnightly or annually for all three policies.

4.) Most pet insurance policies guarantee life-long cover for the duration your pet is insured for. This will give you that peace of mind knowing that if something ever happens, your pet will get the treatment they need without forking out thousands of dollars. Note: no pet insurance company will cover treatment costs for a pre-existing condition. Check with your provider for further clarification.

5.) It takes no more than 5 minutes to sign up and all accidental injuries are covered immediately, once approved. There is generally a 30-day wait for illness conditions and the cooling off period is around 21 days.

To find out more, feel free to get in touch with some of these pet insurance companies:

• Pet Insurance Australia – 1800 043 552
• RSPCA Pet Insurance – 1300 881 492
• Medibank Pet Insurance – 134 190
• Bupa Pet Insurance – 134 135
• Petplan – 1300 738 225
• HCF Pet Insurance – 1300 630 681
• RACQ Pet Cover – 131 905
• Prime Pet Insurance – 1300 881 735
  

An interesting history of the Camaleer

Fascinating piece from Monash Journalism (Mojo) on the Camel drivers of early Australia, including a great quote from the Geraldton Guardian in 1917 on the use of the Camel in World War 1:

“Their work is arduous and monotonous in the extreme, and consists mainly of conveying water rations, fodder and ammunition to the mounted column that has hurried Johnny Turk over the border of Egypt into his own territory again.

Right well has the job been done, and but for the Camel Transport Corps the campaign would have been impossible. Day after day, week after week, huge trains of camels loaded with war materials, attended by Arab drivers and superintended by the C.T.C., have moved across the blinding, shifting desert.

… Personally, I look on them both as evidence of the wonderful spirit of our men, who, after a year of fighting over one of the most arid deserts of Africa, are able on reaching the other side to behave like big joyous schoolboys seeing only the bright side of life. ”

Click here for full article

Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

Our Cat of the Week is available for $100 to the right home. Meet Sooty!

A very affectionate female, very friendly, gets along with other cats, not fazed by outside dogs.

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and rehome, lost abandoned and homeless cats and rehome them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment. As part of the implementation of the new Cat Act, MWCS has recently received grant funding from the State Government, to provide a sterilization subsidy to low income earners in the City of Greater Geraldton. So if you have an adult cat that is not yet sterilized you can find the Application forms at your local vet.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator

Mid West Cat Shelter Cat of the Week

Our Cat of the Week is available for $100 to the right home. Meet Cherri!

Cherri is a very sweet girl, with gorgeous colouring. She has a very loud purr when she’s comfy!

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone!

Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and rehome, lost abandoned and homeless cats and rehome them to responsible pet owners.

We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment. As part of the implementation of the new Cat Act, MWCS has recently received grant funding from the State Government, to provide a sterilization subsidy to low income earners in the City of Greater Geraldton. So if you have an adult cat that is not yet sterilized you can find the Application forms at your local vet.

If you would like to adopt any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator

This is why you don't let your fishing line go (or any other litter)

Darren Darch of Fauna for the Future posted:

PINK & GREY Dangling with fishing line !

This poor female Pink & Grey Galah has been caught up with some discarded fishing line and then become connected to a tree @ Northgate outside Hungry Jacks: Geraldton. A big thank you to Sonja for calling me and Geraldton Fire Brigade for attending to help get her down. She then went to Caitlin Hunt and Ryan Smith 's home to get urgent care to remove line and stop bleeding. Then we went to Sanford Veterinary Clinic where expert care was given to stabilize the foot and give her antibiotics. Some time in care will see her right and then she can be released. Thank you to all concerned — feeling thankful.

Mid West Cat Shelter Bonded Pair Cats of the Week

BONDED PAIR CATS OF THE WEEK available to the right home for $300. Meet Mini-Me & Muggle.

BONDED PAIR – Kitten sisters who would love to stay together. Mini-Me (Tabby & White) is shy and likes to be close to her playful, friendly sister Muggle (Black & White).

We have a number of cats and kittens on our “cats and kittens for adoption” album including: Ivory, Leyla, Paris, Cleo, Pumpkin & Sweetie.

The adoption fee for our cats is $150 and kittens is $200, (with the exception of Cat of the Week) which includes microchip, sterilization, immunization, vet check, worm and flea treated. That is a huge saving on the vet work alone! Mid West Cat Shelter Inc is a registered charity whose main objective is to rescue and rehome, lost abandoned and homeless cats and rehome them to responsible pet owners. We promote sterilization and containment, for the wellbeing of your cat, your neighborhood and the environment.

As part of the implementation of the new Cat Act, MWCS has recently received grant funding from the State Government, to provide a sterilization subsidy to low income earners in the City of Greater Geraldton. So if you have an adult cat that is not yet sterilized you can find the Application forms at your local vet.

If you would like to adopt Rocco & Bailey or any of our other cats or kittens, visit our website www.midwestcatshelter.com our Facebook page www.facebook.com/midwestcatshelter or phone 0487 193 244 to speak to a coordinator.