PAGE 10
NIGEL/HEIDELBERG REKORD - ONLINE EDITION www.rekord.org.za
Hoe kyk jy na jou diere is hul kosbaar vir jou, gee jy jou beste vir hul?
The Basenji is the only type of dog that does not bark.
Dalmation puppies do not have any spots on them when they are born. They actually develop them as they grow older. The eyes of a puppy do not open until it is 10-15 days old. Its vision is usually not complete until it is about 4 weeks old.
SPCA Annual general meeting
‘n Tipiese huis kat se snorre is belangrik om hul balans te handhaaf en indien dit beskadig is kan dit veroorsaak dat hulle ‘n bietjie sywaarts loop. Katte spandeer 30% van hul wakker ure aan versorging.
Heidelberg SPCA held their annual general meeting on Saturday July 2014. The following aspects of 2013 were discussed. Kennel sponsorship: For only R100 per month a kennel can be sponsored and in that way the public can help feed and care for an animal in their care. Lesedi grant: Roelien Oelofse organised a submission to Lesedi for more funds to maintain and run the pound. Ans Botha was delegated to do the submission but is still awaiting an outcome. They are, however, thankful for the R15 000 received this year. Recycling project: This project is wellsupported by the people of Heidelberg who brings their tins, plastic and paper to the SPCA for recycling. You don’t even have to unload yourself as there is always someone on standby to help. Book sales: Book sales take place every last Saturday of each month at the Victorian Centre, next to the Wimpy. Every f irst Saturday of the month a book sale are held at the Product Market at Markon Realty. The book sale is one of the SPCA’s successful projects and is benef icial to them as well as to the public. You donate your unwanted books, and they sell it for only R10 per book. At this price every book is a bargain! The new container that they have obtained from the Lotto Grant will be appointed to serve as a book shop where people can come during the week to buy books. Shop hours will be the same as office hours: 9h00 – 16h00. Calendars: A photo competition was held
to involve the public. They had to send in a portrait of their pet. The twelve best photos were chosen by the Photo Club of Heidelberg. The photos were painted by artist Hester van Rensburg and used in the 2014 calendar. Nataniël: A Successful show was hosted by stand-up comedian and singer, Nataniël on May 16, 2013. Story competition: During 2013 a story competition for primary schools where presented. They had to use the words: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in it. Two pictures were shown to inspire them. Snout report: The committee of the SPCA are responsible for fund raising as well as to educate the public about the “Animal protection act nr. 71 of 1962”. They make use of their monthly “report” to educate the public about animal care and news of their projects. Lotto grant: With the help of the South African Lottery, they were able to buy a second container, help more people to spay and neuter their pets, have extra funds for necessary equipment etc. Bucket list for 2014: better fencing, the fixing of drainpipes, ultra-violet lights for the kennels during winter, bakkie with a canopy, second vehicle and competition about Animal Protection Act, a dog show or an Open Day at the SPCA. Heidelberg SPCA needs your help. At the moment the committee consist of only six women. It involves only a little bit of your free time to help with fund raising projects and to attend their monthly meetings.
26 August 2014
Facts about African Grey African grey parrots are considered by many scientists to be among the most intelligent animals in the world, according to the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. The African Gray parrot is a monogamous bird, nesting solitarily in a tree with a hole for her eggs. The Grey Parrot’s main defence mechanism is fluffing up its feathers to look larger (and biting!). The grey parrot is considered to be one of the most accomplished mimics. Parrots, when raised by humans, show an amazing ability to mimic people and noisy objects, but in the wild they have never been observed mimicking. The cage should be in the busiest room of the house, because African grey parrots are very curious, and need the stimulation of watching the activity of family members.
Honde is afstammelinge van die wolf en was die eerste mak gemaakte diere meer as 15 000 jaar gelede.
Cats can’t climb down a tree head first because every claw on a cat’s paw points in the same direction. A cat has to climb down a tree backwards. Did you know a group of cats is called a clowder and a group of kittens is called a kindle.
SPCA committee. Left back: Jackie Frank, Wally Walden-Smith, Insp. Ans Botha, Donna Gertenbach (accountant) Karen Nel and Helay Lund. Front left: Tanja Morrison (secretary) Alet Schubach, Este Gross and Hester van Rensburg (chairperson).
‘n Hond neus druk is net so uniek soos menslike vingerafdrukke.