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woman jailed for overfeeding dog

bloodcat — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:38:34 +0800

A woman has been jailed because she allowed her dog to become so obese he could hardly move or breathe.

The dog, named Nuggi, was found at the New Zealand home of an Auckland woman in October 2021 after a search warrant was carried out by police, the NZ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said.

The dog had to stop three times to catch his breath during the 10metre walk from the home to the car.

They also said his 'legs appeared to be collapsing under the weight of his huge body'.

An SPCA veterinarian provided evidence to Manukau District Court that Nuggi weighed 53.7kg and was 'so obese that it wasn't possible to hear his heart with a stethoscope' as the sound could not penetrate the fat.

The vet added that because of the extra weight Nuggi was carrying, he would have suffered severe long-term discomfort and distress.

Vets also found Nuggi's nails were also found to be overgrown, the animal was covered in skin tags and was also suffering from conjunctivitis.

'Nuggi was easily one of the most obese animals we've ever encountered,' SPCA chief executive Todd Westwood said.

'He was so enormous that he could hardly walk, and he was clearly suffering as a result of the significant amount of weight he was carrying.'

Mr Westwood also said his condition was a 'huge shock' to SPCA inspectors and staff, who were used to dealing with animals at the 'opposite end of the weight scale'.

'Sadly, we see animals on a daily basis that are underweight, starved or malnourished, but it's equally heartbreaking to see a helpless animal that's been severely overfed,' he said.

Nuggi lost 8.9kg while under SPCA care but died suddenly two months after being rescued due to health complications.

The owner pleaded guilty in Manukau District Court last week to failing to meet the dog's physical, health, and behavioural needs, and was ordered to pay reparations of $1104 and disqualified from owning dogs for 12 months.

'Part of being a responsible dog owner is providing your pet with an appropriate diet and daily exercise, which was clearly not the case here,' Mr Westwood said.

'Nuggi was being drastically overfed, and instead of seeking help or amending the behaviour, his owner continued to overfeed him until he could barely walk. This is unacceptable.

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Job offer dilemma

bloodcat — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:00:32 +0800

Hello peeps,

I believe currently many financial institutions are practicing this method when offering a job, which is extending an offer letter > then initiate background check and once background check is clear, the company will extend another official employment letter.

Given this scenario, what if a person accepted the company A offer and going through the background check.
Then company B is also interested to extend an offer. Given that company B is also practicing the same method.

Is it ethical to accept company B's offer?

With the same case,
Should one wait for the background check is clear, only to tender resignation?

Parking in Sunway Geo

bloodcat — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 23:58:40 +0800

Hi everyone. Sunway Geo is a new building in Bandar Sunway, so I just wondering any monthly pass parking, free parking, cheap parking, etc. that is available in that area. Preferably parking in Sunway Geo Tower.

Thank you

Identify Snake Species

bloodcat — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:18:43 +0800

Hi all, I just wondering what kind of snake is crawling around my garden. I almost grab it by my hand thinking it was a twig stuck in my car.

Genpact

bloodcat — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:48:56 +0800

Hi. Anyone work in Genpact currently or before? I need some employees' insight regarding the environment, culture, etc.

Thank you.

Public Mutual Interview

bloodcat — Tue, 22 May 2018 14:45:03 +0800

Hello guys, I received an email from Public Mutual to attend for an interview for an executive position. The email stated to bring scientific calculator, so I wonder anyone here experienced the interview and know what kind preparation needed. Specific details regarding the interview would be appreciated.

Thank you