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I have started a new business.
It is called The Cat Carer.
I can offer literally any service you could ever want or need for your cats.
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If you are going away, whether it be on holiday, going into hospital or traveling for work, I will go … View moreI have started a new business.
It is called The Cat Carer.
I can offer literally any service you could ever want or need for your cats.
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If you are going away, whether it be on holiday, going into hospital or traveling for work, I will go anywhere in the Wellington region to care for your cats.
I can go to your house as many times a day as your cats require, to feed them, refresh their water and clean their litter trays.
These visits include spending time with your cats for play time, pats, cuddles and brushing.
I will also take pictures of your cats to send to you so you know theyโre safe and happy while youโre away.
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I am purrfectly comfortable administering medication to cats such as worm tablets, flea treatment and eye drops.
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If you need to move your cat from one location to another, I can help with that.
Book a vet appointment and let me know the time and date, I will pick you and your cat up from your house, take you to the appointment, wait while you see the vet and take you and your cat back home.
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If you need transport to the After Hours Vet in Kaiwharawhara, ring me on 0273566491 and I will come and collect you. This service is available 24/7.
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Although cats need their claws, they can sometimes get a bit too long.
A lot of people donโt feel comfortable or confident to trim their catโs claws themselves but that is not a problem because I am happy to do it for you.
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Running out of cat food or litter or anything else your furry friends need? Let me know what you need and I will go out and get it for you and deliver it to you as soon as I can (always within the same day!)
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Send me a message on my Facebook page (name The Cat Carer), visit my website www.thecatcarer.com... or send me an email at thecatcarernz@gmail.com and I will see what I can do to assist!
Garage sale, heaps of clothes and other goodies. Come check it out, on now till 12 noon at 31 Seddon Street, Wallaceville.
Some people are born to entertain and that is what Jane Keller has done.
Now in the embodiment of limitless age, Jane is set to bring her power vocals to the Circa stage from July 27th in her last solo show. Accompanied by her friend and collaborator Michael Nicholas Williams on piano, this is … View moreSome people are born to entertain and that is what Jane Keller has done.
Now in the embodiment of limitless age, Jane is set to bring her power vocals to the Circa stage from July 27th in her last solo show. Accompanied by her friend and collaborator Michael Nicholas Williams on piano, this is the winter warmer you have been waiting for.
Grab a friend, grab a drink and grab a seat. Letโs Leave โEm Laughing!
Winter is well and truly here, and weโre helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and youโll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!
… View moreWinter is well and truly here, and weโre helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and youโll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!
With over 50 titles to choose from, thereโs something for everyone. *T&Cs apply
35 Fendalton Crescent, Pinehaven
Open Home: Sunday 12.30 - 1.30
BEO $824,00 (Make an offer)
Four bedrooms, 3 living rooms, 2 bathrooms and all nestled in an easy care private bush setting on the lower slopes just minutes from Silverstream shops and transport! A brilliant family home or … View more35 Fendalton Crescent, Pinehaven
Open Home: Sunday 12.30 - 1.30
BEO $824,00 (Make an offer)
Four bedrooms, 3 living rooms, 2 bathrooms and all nestled in an easy care private bush setting on the lower slopes just minutes from Silverstream shops and transport! A brilliant family home or investment! See you Sunday!
Just saw onel breakfast this morning ,that a government minister wants to change the ban on these, please see sense and do Not allow this to happen, we do NOT need another Christchurch massacre
Itโs easy to create your very own colourful planter box, with the kids or for the kids to enjoy, from an old wooden drawer and Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.
You might have seen earthworks at the riverbed of Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River, and wondered whatโs going on.
From strengthening banks to rebuilding rock structures, the work we are doing improves flood resilience.
By improving our defence against a flooding event, we protect our people … View moreYou might have seen earthworks at the riverbed of Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River, and wondered whatโs going on.
From strengthening banks to rebuilding rock structures, the work we are doing improves flood resilience.
By improving our defence against a flooding event, we protect our people and homes and keep business running as usual.
To find out more, visit gw.govt.nz/floodprotection
Winter isnโt usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, itโs possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Mฤori New Year, for winter gardeners itโs the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View moreWinter isnโt usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, itโs possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Mฤori New Year, for winter gardeners itโs the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
Click read more for the full story.
Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.
Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.
… View morePolice investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.
Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.
If you are the owner of this vehicle, please contact us.
We would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw a similar make and model car around Ghuznee Street, or heading north towards the Hutt Valley, about 10:50pm on the night of the incident.
A number of people have come forward with information and spoken to Police since this tragic incident, and we ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch, especially if you have video of the incident.
Information can be provided to Police by calling 105 or making an online report at 105.police.govt.nz using โUpdate Reportโ. Please reference the file number 240617/0598
Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because you need to understand this reality:
***I am a 21st century dog.***
-I'm a Malinois.
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines and I'm always ready to work: I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill … View moreEveryone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because you need to understand this reality:
***I am a 21st century dog.***
-I'm a Malinois.
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines and I'm always ready to work: I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill on the couch all day everyday.
-I am an Akita Inu.
My ancestors were selected for fighting bears.
Today I get asked to be tolerant and I get scolded for my reactivity when another approaches me.
-I am a Beagle.
When I chase my prey, I raise my voice so the hunters could follow.
Today they put an electric collar on me to shut up, and you make me come back to you - no running - with a snap of your fingers.
-I am a Yorkshire Terrier.
I was a terrifying rat hunter in English mines.
Today they think I can't use my legs and they always hold me in their arms.
-I'm a Labrador Retriever.
My vision of happiness is a dive into a pond to bring back the duck he shot to my master.
Today you forget I'm a walking, running, swimming dog; as a result I'm fat, made to stay indoors, and to babysit.
-I am a Jack Russell.
I can take on a fox, a mean badger, and a rat bigger than me in his den.
Today I get scolded for my character and high energy, and forced to turn into a quiet living room dog.
-I am a Siberian Husky.
Experienced the great, wide open spaces of Northern Europe, where I could drag sleds for long distances at impressive speeds.
Today I only have the walls of the house or small garden as a horizon, and the holes I dig in the ground just to release energy and frustration, trying to stay sane.
-I am a border collie
I was made to work hours a day in partnershipwith my master, and I am an unmistakable artist of working with the herd.
Today they are mad at me because, for lack of sheep, I try to check bikes, cars, children in the house and everything in motion.
I am ...
I am a 21st century dog.
I'm pretty, I'm alert, I'm obedient, I stay in a bag...but I'm also an individual who, from centuries of training, needs to express my instincts, and I am *not* suited for the sedentary life you'd want me to lead.
Spending eight hours a day alone in the house or in the garden - with no work and no one to play or run with, seeing you for a short time in the evening when you get home, and only getting a small toilet walk will make me deeply unhappy.
I'll express it by barking all day, turning your yard into a minefield, doing my needs indoors, being unmanageable the rare times I'll find myself outside, and sometimes spending my days sunk, sad, lonely, and depressed, on my pillow.
You may think that I should be happy to be able to enjoy all this comfort while you go to work, but actually Iโll be exhausted and frustrated, because this is absolutely NOT what I'm meant to do, or what I need to be doing.
If you love me, if you've always dreamed of me, if my beautiful blue eyes or my athletic look make you want me, but you can't give me a real dog's life, a life that's really worth living according to my breed, and if you can't offer me the job that my genes are asking, DO NOT buy or adopt me!
If you like the way I look but aren't willing to accept my temperament, gifts, and traits derived from long genetic selection, and you think you can change them with only your good will, then DO NOT BUY OR ADOPT ME.
Iโm a dog from the 21st century, yes, but deep inside me, the one who fought, the one who hunted, the one who pulled sleds, the one who guided and protected a herd still lives within.
So think **very** carefully before you choose your dog. And think about getting two, rather than one, so I won't be so very lonely waiting for you all day. Eight or ten hours is just a workday to you, but it's an eternity for me to be alone.
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Hi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and … View moreHi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and maybe even be interviewed on video. If you're keen to chat please get in touch with me at brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz
I'll post my story here when it's published.
Hi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and … View moreHi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and maybe even be interviewed on video. If you're keen to chat please get in touch with me at brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz
I'll post my story here when it's published.
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships sheโs made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Doraโs experience … View more91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships sheโs made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Doraโs experience living in a Ryman community.
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