This weekend we are off down South to see Andrew's parents and the 'jungle garden' of course. Hopefully I can get my new camera working how I want and there will be some photos. I did look to see if there were any camera courses in the area but no luck. It will be a 6.30 train and then through London and then another train to Sussex.
Tonight I have said I will go into Manchester with Andrew to meet up with my daughter and oldest grandson Tom, and his financee (gosh that is an old-fashioned word) Ellie to see how the wedding plans are going along.
Jessie, a friend of Lillie, will look after the cat. She seems a sweet girl and wants to work with animals. You would think there would an animal shelter in this small town with the lost dogs and cats around but no.
I am sure I saw a report of a wallaby around Tod the other day and apparently there are a few in England bouncing around, so it maybe is a true sighting.
One of the problem is of course is now the veterinary centres have been taken over by the pet insurance companies and the whole thing of looking after animals has become so expensive. We are of course following in America's footsteps. I find the dressing up of dogs really queer, the poor creatures have become play toys.
Hmm, a couple of days ago s similar pet cost story was published here in a newspaper. Just a coincidence, I suppose. While veterinarian services has become part of big business here, I haven't heard that pet insurance companies are part of the big businesses. However, insurance companies being involved may cut down over servicing and excessive unnecessary tests.
ReplyDeleteWell I am not too sure Andrew on the insurance companies but something is definitely happening. The last time I used a vet was in Kirkbymoorside and they had built a big modern new veterinary centre. Getting a pet does remind you of the moral duty to see your animal is kept well. But what is happening I think, apart from vets are getting older and less replacement, is that the equipment we use on humans to diagnose our illnesses is being used on animals now.
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw wallabies on Kinder Scout in the Peak District around 10-15 years ago, but they were too quick for me to get out my camera.
ReplyDeleteI suppose Tasker they are a bit like the muntjac you see around. Seems they got loose in the second world war.
DeleteI had to check what a wallaby is again because I couldn't picture it - like a little kangaroo?
ReplyDeleteHave fun on your outings, Thelma!
Yes Ellen but a much smaller version. Escapees from a zoo quite a long time ago. Acclimatised to our weather.
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