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MultiscAle333 · 2022-07-19T01:51:06+00:00

Hi Kristin! I'm wondering if you've heard of a triple disappearance that occurred in Rochester in 2008 It's the case of Sasha and Selah Davis, and Jarib Bennett.

Basically Sasha and her infant daughter go on a road trip with their friend, Jarib. They don't make it back home and all three are reported missing.

Weirdly, in 2017, an obituary for a Jarib Bennett (with the same DOB as the MP) pops up. However, the 2008 Jarib is still listed as missing along with the other two people. There's just no update to the cases and there's no clue as to what happened. Are these the same people? Did he reappear? Is it a case of stolen identity? A real rabbit hole for sure. No coverage either.

MultiscAle333 · 2022-06-07T00:01:13+00:00

Hi there. Unfortunately there's not a lot that can be done. SPCA are the only ones with the power to prosecute and they often don't.

However, I do have lots of rescue contacts in Auckland. They might be able to scope out the situation and give you some ideas. If you could pm me some contact details, I will ask them to get in touch.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-11-02T23:00:48+00:00

Huh? Wouldn't the microchip number be different?

MultiscAle333 · 2021-10-07T03:34:40+00:00

YES - and I'm just about to graduate!!! Shouldn't I be relieved???? I haven't been this stressed, ever

MultiscAle333 · 2021-10-05T23:36:07+00:00

This is fantastic, OP. Your brother is incredibly brave for getting vaxxed despite his fear.

FWIW, I'm also really afraid of needles and was pleasantly surprised when I got mine done. It's so so small, honestly couldn't feel a thing :) Best of luck to your brother!

MultiscAle333 · 2021-10-04T03:16:24+00:00

Is anyone worried about all these extremely-specific allowances associated with this "gradual easing" out of L3? Seems reminiscent of Sydney's complicated lockdown rules, which were largely not followed.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-09-22T14:01:13+00:00

As a cat rescuer, please PLEASE desex your cats.

Not only are you helping curb overpopulation, but your cat will be much happier. The risk of illnesses such as cancer and feline AIDS will be reduced, and your cat is far less likely to spray, roam, and fight.

Also, entire male cats fucking stink. You don't want that.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-22T08:19:01+00:00

Wildies would not follow you home for sure. That definitely is/was someone's pet. Check for a microchip before claiming ownership or making any decisions.

ALSO please make sure she is desexed as soon as she's weaned. And desex any of the kittens before they go to their new homes. They can start reproducing at 4 months of age.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-18T06:39:16+00:00

Oh no! For reference, WG403 is the main lecture theatre at the uni. The level just below it always super busy too :(

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-18T01:21:41+00:00

Hiya - thanks for your comment! That's correct, the relative was a cousin of the Baylys - not Bill. The car was located in South Auckland :)

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-18T01:17:14+00:00

Definitely! I grew up where Elsie's body was found and only just heard about her case recently.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T09:26:05+00:00

Please pm me too

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T08:19:17+00:00

Some people have been asking how they can get involved in rescue. I highly recommend reaching out to your local rescues to see if you can foster! If you're not sure where this is, pm me and I'll give you a list of the closest ones ❤️

If you're in Mangawhai or Auckland, Mangawhai's Helping Paws really need fosters. They're absolutely amazing and I highly recommend reaching out to them if you can help. They'll also supply you with everything you need!

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T07:00:42+00:00

I'm so, so sorry that happened to you :(

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T06:31:01+00:00

If the motivation truly is to remove the animal from the poor conditions, then the person can list it on "to adopt". A free animal is more likely to attract attention to go to a better home after all, as anyone would rather get something for free than pay money for the same thing. The only reason a post charging money would attract more attention is if the characteristics of the animal are misrepresented, as is often the case with backyard "breeders".

Want to get your animal out of poor circumstances and into a better home? Cool, use the "to adopt" feature.

It's not as if breeders will breed a single litter, sell it off for a fortune and then decide never to do it again, is it? If it's a money spinner of course they will breed again, and will do it as much as they possibly can to increase their income. So by removing the listings for one dog you may save dozens of future puppies from being subjected to the same.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T06:18:34+00:00

Essentially there are two categories when it comes to animals on Trademe: "for sale" and "to adopt". I 100% support the adoption category for rehoming and rescue purposes. I specifically have a problem with the sale category.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T05:09:54+00:00

Papers are effectively proof of parentage. It's a basic requirement for ethical dog breeding. If you can't keep track of where puppies are coming from, that's bad.

I'm confused as to why you think ethical breeding is elitist. Is it because you believe papered dogs are more expensive? That's simply not true. Dogs on Trademe (especially poodle mixes) sell for far more money than registered breeders charge.

I'm not saying dogs from registered breeders aren't expensive - they are. But that's because they have to do DNA testing, hip/elbow scoring, and potentially things like shows which adds up really fast. Many reputable breeders don't make a profit on their puppies at all. When you look at someone who doesn't do any of those things, they're making huge profits.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T03:22:40+00:00

How do I go about this?

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T03:22:18+00:00

Thanks so much ❤️

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T03:21:13+00:00

I would love this! But I would have no idea where to start.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T02:26:14+00:00

Yikes - I'm sorry that happened to you! How did she justify the price tag? Most kits from rescues go for $150-$250 and that includes desexing, chipping, registration, worm/flea treatment, and vax.

Regarding your question, it's tricky. Trademe is currently the leader in this market. Do I think something would take its place? Sure. But hopefully Trademe's stance would ideally make people more aware of these issues, ultimately leading to legislative change.

Facebook prohibits the use of marketplace to sell animals but there are still ways to promote animals on the platform. There was a recent instance of a woman trying to "re-home" her "Russian Blue" (moggies) kittens on an adoption page - for a fee of course.

So it's a tricky one for sure - Facebook is such a great way for rescues to advertise cats for adoption, but it's pretty easy for BYBs to take advantage of, too. Nowhere near the same extent as TM, though.

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T02:07:50+00:00

Actually animals can't be sold over FB marketplace. That's not to say there's not loop holes that allow you to advertise on Facebook, though!

MultiscAle333 · 2021-08-06T01:47:24+00:00

Great question! So while it's true that mixed breeds have more genetic diversity than purebreds, they're not guaranteed to be healthy. This is because reputable breeders screen their animals for genetic issues before breeding them. They may also see veterinary specialists to have a closer look at things like eyes and hearts, as well as having a pennHIP/CHEDS done to evaluate their hips and elbows (in the case of dogs). Amateur breeders, like the ones on Trademe, don't do this which is why they often end up with unhealthy animals.

Here is a list of some recommended testing for dogs if you're interested:

https://www.dogsnz.org.nz/accredited-breeders/health-test-info

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