Wedding bells on Mer for Mr & Mrs Tabo

Monsoon skies were the perfect backdrop for the marriage of Sabu and Ada Tabo on Mer earlier this week. The bridal party was Ecky Wailu, George Sam, Mapoo

Thaiday, Genamai Kaigey, Tara Tabo and Kingsley Tabo with Roseline Day, Tina Tabo, Swana Salee, Tamika Wailu, Salu Tabo and Alice Passi.

Page Boy: Verns Tabo.

Ring Boy: Jerel Dick.

Flower Girls: Norena Thaiday and Dorothy Tabo.

Maid Of Honour: Sally Mabo.

Pics thanks to Kuinam Nona.

Without their efforts, the puppy would have likely suffered for months and possibly died from infection.

It survived to be adopted by someone on the mainland.

“We now rescue, rehabilitate and rehome, stray, abused, neglected or unwanted animals,” Sonia said.

The stats speak for themselves.

Since the group was formed, it has found new homes for 330 dogs and cats.

Some of the TI dogs travel as far as Melbourne to find their furever homes.

They get sent down South with a jumper, to prepare them for the cold.

Judging by the many photos Sonia carries on her phone from happy owners of Torres Strait Island dogs, they lead a happy and content life in the big smoke.

The Thursday Island Animal Support Group can be reached on 0477 271 958, a text or email is the preferred method of contact for non-urgent enquiries or to make an appointment for the next clinic.

It is always looking for new foster carers on TI and Horn Island and donations of towels for the clinic.

Financial donations can be made to: Thursday Island Animal Support Group Inc, BSB 084-951, Account 93-482-4281, all donations are tax deductable.

100 per cent of donations go towards the care of animals and to keep the clinics operating, we do not use funds for wages, everyone is a volunteer.

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