Bendigo Bank has once again proved that it is truly a community bank with a big heart.
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The local WIRES branch would like to thank Bendigo Bank for providing funds for our latest purchases of two bird cages and one aviary.
This equipment will be used to house native birds that are injured, sick or orphaned until they are ready to be released back into the wild.
Many of the birds that come into the care of WIRES volunteers have been injured in attacks by cats that are allowed to roam freely about the neighbourhood.
Cats are natural hunters and cannot change their instincts.
It is the owners who must show responsible behaviour by keeping their pets under control in their home or in a cat containment/play area.
Aside from the obvious danger by cats to smaller animals, there is the threat of animals dying from infection.
Cats have a very high degree of bacteria in their mouths.
When a cat’s sharp teeth pierce a native animal, this bacteria is injected.
If the animal that has been attacked is not given an anti-biotic needle within a few hours, it will die a sad, painful death from the infection.
It is also important to note that cats that live indoors live longer lives.
These cats are not subjected to cats fights (from which they can catch feline virus which can be transmitted to humans), dog attacks, car accidents or cruel people.
Thanks again to Bendigo Bank for helping so many of Bega Valley’s volunteer organisations.
It really has had a huge impact on our community.
Lois Katz
WIRES