Mango: Catch me if you can |
We all love a story with a happy ending and that’s exactly how the free spirited life of Mango the Border collie has turned out like. Mango was abandoned, homeless and on the run for months around the Fraser Coast area before he was eventually captured for a well needed vet check and to discover a whole new lease on life.
Fraser Coast locals had fallen in love with the wild traveler and would often leave out food for him to eat. Mango made it impossible to be captured and managed to outsmart everyone. He was eventually tranquilised by eating some laced meat that had been left for him.
The capture was in the best interest of Mango, who was taken to the local vet and was discovered to be carrying a number of dangerous ticks that were to be immediately removed.
After the vet clinic brought Mango back to his full health, the question then remained - where to now for a homeless dog that was used to living the life of a gypsy?
Fraser Coast locals had fallen in love with the wild traveler and would often leave out food for him to eat. Mango made it impossible to be captured and managed to outsmart everyone. He was eventually tranquilised by eating some laced meat that had been left for him.
The capture was in the best interest of Mango, who was taken to the local vet and was discovered to be carrying a number of dangerous ticks that were to be immediately removed.
After the vet clinic brought Mango back to his full health, the question then remained - where to now for a homeless dog that was used to living the life of a gypsy?
Recovering from the wild |
Although plenty of locals were putting their hand up, it was clear that mango was suffering from fear and was in serious need of some professional help, to ensure he would be able to recover and lead a normal life, not feeling scared and wanting to be on the run all the time.
Natural Balance dog trainer Chris De Aboitiz was called to the job in the hope of rehabilitating Mango and allowing him to regain trust in humans once again.
Chris said he would encourage the dog's natural instincts, including being active and that his three dogs would help rehabilitate Mango. He also believed that as part of a pack, or family, the stray would feel more at ease.
Mango enjoying life with his new family |
Turns out Chris knew what he was talking about; today Mango is enjoying a much less fearful life and is well on the road to recovery. Chris has adopted Mango full time and will continue to work with the Border collie, showing him a gentle human touch and helping him to remove any feelings of fear and nervousness that he was once consumed by.
Fraser Coast locals were delighted to see Mango when Chris brought him back for a visit to be reunited once again with the town whose hearts he stole.
See more of Mango on YouTube.
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Aussie Pets All Ears This Easter!
- April 04, 2012
- By VetShopAustralia.com.au
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Aussie Pets are All Ears This Easter |
Without taking away from the special religious significance Easter has to many people, Easter is also a time for family and friends, chocolate eggs and holidays for most Aussie families. We wanted to to find out how our customers celebrate this important occasion with their pets, so we asked visitors to our website to take part in a very short survey. The results had us hoping with excitement.
659 Australians responded to our survey and as well as bunny outfits, it's clear that as important members of the family, pets don't miss out on edible goodies either, with 65% of respondents telling us that they would be sharing special Easter treats with their pets, 35% of pets will get to nibble on a hot cross bun with their owners and 7% of pets will take part in a special pet friendly Easter treat hunt.
For those Aussie pet lovers who are out and about this Easter, pets will also be with them, with 18% of respondents to our Easter survey saying they'll be taking their pets on holiday with them this year.
If you haven't already, it's not too late to complete our Easter Survey, and maybe even win one of 3 Easter baskets worth over $50 each. Click here to take part. If you can't decide how to spoil your pet this Easter, take a look at these simple Easter Treat recipes for pets.
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