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From the Chairman
from December 2020
by dogsnsw
Chairman's Report
Greetings to all and holiday cheer!
We should be cheerful at how well we have all weathered the pandemic, with the vast majority of our population staying safe and healthy. While we are doing so well, spare a thought for all our overseas fellow enthusiasts, where, in most countries they are still in lockdown, or at best, have very limited movement. Australia and New Zealand have done extremely well to control the pandemic and are now reaping the benefits.
The State Borders are opening and this will enable much freer movement of people, dogs (and Judges) between states. Up until this time, movement of dogs between states has been extremely limited, and getting semen transported and bitches mated has been problematic. Puppies have been moving reasonably well with the limited flights, but that is usually a one way trip.
Shows and Trials are being held successfully and our members are being very responsible with social distancing and other restrictions. Clubs are continuing to assist with ongoing puppy socialisation as well as Obedience and Show Training.
Puppy Socialisation
I cannot emphasise how important it is that we continue to work with this generation of puppies, that has had limited exposure to normal conditions during their early days. While most are getting pretty good in public, there are still some that are very fearful of close contact with strangers and different situations.
The Royal NSW Health & Welfare Charity Limited is now set up to assist with disasters and other emergencies with pens and funds (to be used carefully). So far there have been limited needs placed on all the welfare charities, due to the huge uptake of dogs, cats and other pets during the lockdowns. The concern many in the welfare sector have, is that there may be an upsurge of abandonments once we all return to work.
While many people hope to move around during the Christmas period, movement will probably be limited and hopefully pets will not be left unattended.
2021 Charity Show & Auction
The next Charity Show will be held in July next year with another Auction. Regifting unwanted Christmas presents (and other items) to the Charity Auction will all be gratefully received.
Karen
Dr Karen hedberg BVSc Chairman, DOGS NSW
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Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc
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Mrs Lynette Brown
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Mr Myron Arthur
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