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I really don't want this turning into a 'slagging off Oz' thread (who am I kidding right?). But wanted to get people's opinions and experiences.
I've found there to be a fair bit of animal cruelty/lack of compassion to animals over here.
We've had roos being shot with crossbows, roos being shot and left to die in the road, roos with front paws cut off and left to die, roos with ears cut off, baby koalas being shot - and that's only in the past few months.
On top of this I know first-hand of people who have shot cats that wandered onto their property, shot roos and dumped them in the bush because they ate the flowers in their garden, take pleasure in driving over blue-tongues when they're on the road etc.
I know animal cruelty exists everywhere, but I'm staggered at some of the stuff that goes on here.
What are your guys thoughts?
I've found there to be a fair bit of animal cruelty/lack of compassion to animals over here.
We've had roos being shot with crossbows, roos being shot and left to die in the road, roos with front paws cut off and left to die, roos with ears cut off, baby koalas being shot - and that's only in the past few months.
On top of this I know first-hand of people who have shot cats that wandered onto their property, shot roos and dumped them in the bush because they ate the flowers in their garden, take pleasure in driving over blue-tongues when they're on the road etc.
I know animal cruelty exists everywhere, but I'm staggered at some of the stuff that goes on here.
What are your guys thoughts?
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I heard some crappy stories of quokkas being kicked about in rottnest, maybe people have a sense of annoyance to some animals, maybe the media don't help the matter, don't understand it though.
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I really don't want this turning into a 'slagging off Oz' thread (who am I kidding right?). But wanted to get people's opinions and experiences.
I've found there to be a fair bit of animal cruelty/lack of compassion to animals over here.
We've had roos being shot with crossbows, roos being shot and left to die in the road, roos with front paws cut off and left to die, roos with ears cut off, baby koalas being shot - and that's only in the past few months.
On top of this I know first-hand of people who have shot cats that wandered onto their property, shot roos and dumped them in the bush because they ate the flowers in their garden, take pleasure in driving over blue-tongues when they're on the road etc.
I know animal cruelty exists everywhere, but I'm staggered at some of the stuff that goes on here.
What are your guys thoughts?
I've found there to be a fair bit of animal cruelty/lack of compassion to animals over here.
We've had roos being shot with crossbows, roos being shot and left to die in the road, roos with front paws cut off and left to die, roos with ears cut off, baby koalas being shot - and that's only in the past few months.
On top of this I know first-hand of people who have shot cats that wandered onto their property, shot roos and dumped them in the bush because they ate the flowers in their garden, take pleasure in driving over blue-tongues when they're on the road etc.
I know animal cruelty exists everywhere, but I'm staggered at some of the stuff that goes on here.
What are your guys thoughts?
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Shooting roos with a crossbow or bow and arrows is perfectly fine and legal here. Buying an air rifle is very difficult, buying a 90lb bow is not an issue.
Shooting roos that damage your garden is fine and acceptable.
Shooting stray cats is actually very good for the environment.
Rest of the things mentioned are cases of animal cruelty indeed.
Shooting roos that damage your garden is fine and acceptable.
Shooting stray cats is actually very good for the environment.
Rest of the things mentioned are cases of animal cruelty indeed.
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Shooting roos with a crossbow or bow and arrows is perfectly fine and legal here. Buying an air rifle is very difficult, buying a 90lb bow is not an issue.
Shooting roos that damage your garden is fine and acceptable.
Shooting stray cats is actually very good for the environment.
Rest of the things mentioned are cases of animal cruelty indeed.
Shooting roos that damage your garden is fine and acceptable.
Shooting stray cats is actually very good for the environment.
Rest of the things mentioned are cases of animal cruelty indeed.
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Shooting roos with a crossbow or bow and arrows is perfectly fine and legal here. Buying an air rifle is very difficult, buying a 90lb bow is not an issue.
Shooting roos that damage your garden is fine and acceptable.
Shooting stray cats is actually very good for the environment.
Rest of the things mentioned are cases of animal cruelty indeed.
Shooting roos that damage your garden is fine and acceptable.
Shooting stray cats is actually very good for the environment.
Rest of the things mentioned are cases of animal cruelty indeed.
And I pity you if you think it's 'fine and acceptable' to shoot an animal because it eats your flowers.
Just because something is legal doesn't mean it isn't cruel. Shooting an animal with a crossbow and leaving it to die is very far from 'fine'.
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Quick .. start carting water to the outback to stop 'roos from dying a slow horrible death...
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In some places you can borrow traps to catch any cat that goes onto your property ... you then bring it to the pound and they'll put it down if the owners doesn't claim it in time. Takes a bit longer than shooting it on the spot though.
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in melbourne the other day... cop shooting injured 'roo. Claims of cruelty because he had to shoot it twice...
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in melbourne the other day... cop shooting injured 'roo. Claims of cruelty because he had to shoot it twice...
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in melbourne the other day... cop shooting injured 'roo. Claims of cruelty because he had to shoot it twice...
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I was wondering the same. I'm sure it could have been taken to a vets, and if nothing could be done then put to sleep in a more humane way.
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