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Ways you can help
There are many birds and animals living in our community-both wild and domestic-that need your help. There are ways you can help them, even if you don't have a lot of time-you just have to care. If you see a bird or animal in poor condition, being abused or at risk of harm, you must do something about it. It doesn't take much out of your day, and it can make all the difference.
Please write to the Wellington City Council and ask them to put a stop to the cull of pigeons in the Left Bank mall until the area has been cleaned up and bird spikes have been installed. Send your mails to: councillors@wcc.govt.nz
Please write to the Wellington City Council and request them to introduce a policy of hygienic practices and non-lethal control over the entire city to prevent the kind of 'Left-Bank' situation from occuring elsewhere. Send your mails to: councillors@wcc.govt.nz
Please write to the Wellington City Council and advise them of your concern about the annual goat and pig culling and that you would like to see them put long-term sustainable methods in place. Send your mails to: councillors@wcc.govt.nz
Other ways you can help every day
ABOVE ALL: Care enough to do something
Many times people don't think before they act, and the thought may not enter their mind that they are being cruel. New Zealanders have a tradition of some very cruel practices against animals. These traditions have survived from periods when the 'right to life', intelligence and emotions of animals were not recognised by most. Inhumane practices carry on to present time, largely because those of us who know better still say nothing. This is not good enough -it is no longer acceptable and cannot be allowed to continue.
If you see someone setting their dog after the ducks in the park, please say something. If you see someone's child chasing the pigeons and whacking them with sticks, please say something. If you see a bird with feet tangled up in fishing wire, please do something. If you see a stray dog or cat, homeless, skinny and hungry, please address the situation yourself or tell someone who can. Think about the fear and pain the animal in front of you is feeling, find your compassion and act accordingly.
Write a Letter
If you have a significant issue of concern it is worth bearing in mind that letters can be very effective and they also serve as written records. The time you have taken means something and that letter generally hangs around until it is addressed. Companies and councils also have policies to address every letter, so it is not a waste of your time at all.
Write and E-mail
E-mails to organised bodies have similar standing as written letters, but the response can be quicker.
If you have an animal welfare issue that the Wellington City Council should know about, you can e-mail the Councilors at councillors@wcc.govt.nz If it is a cruelty or neglect issue, please let the SPCA know about it. You can contact Wellington SPCA at info@wellingtonspca.org.nz If you don't know who to tell, tell us! wlgacc@gmail.com
Make that phone call
Making a call will get an immediate response, and you will know whether to go further or not. If you are calling the council or a company, call their advertised calling number. These calls all get logged and categorised. Even if they are not willing to address the issue, it will be listed in the statistics associated with it. You never know how many others have called-your call may be the one to escalate that issue to their attention. You can call the Wellington City Council on 499 4444.
Make it NEWS
If you would like your message to reach a large audience, contact your local newspaper. You can write to them at the news desk or to the editor. If your comments are published it can help make others aware and lead to a domino effect. You might not get a response the first time, but keep trying as persistence can pay off. Get your friends and family to write in too if they share similar views.
You can address the Dominion Post news desk at news@dompost.co.nz
You can send a letter to the editor for publishing at letters@dompost.co.nz (Tip: Keep your language professional, pay attention to any specified word limits set by the editor and provide your name, address and a contact number).
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