1003 days ago

Pet cat's eye damaged, pellet lodged near spine after air rifle shooting

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Eddy arrived home from a Sunday stroll with with his face covered in blood and eye “completely destroyed” after being shot at close range.

X-rays confirmed the cat had been shot. A surgeon operated on Eddy’s eye, but the slug remains lodged near the spine.

Owner Zane Garlick, of Hoon Hay, shocked that someone could be so cruel, saying his cat loved people and would approach anyone and wants the perpetrator to be caught.

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3 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.3% Yes
    84.3% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below!
    1.9% Complete
1645 votes
1 day ago

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Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has 88 keys but can’t open a door?

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