Cuphandle, would you not think that PALE would be better advised to put its efforts into some of these local matters rather than focusing on ancient vendettas, dead projects, and commonly known "news" items? Although it's clear that PALE knows nothing about legislative process, perhaps it should be assisting RSPCA Queensland in calling for proper enforcement of penalties contained in the Act.

1. Two dogs killed
North Rockhampton

Friday, Jan 2, 2009

A 23-year-old man has been charged with animal cruelty after an incident in North Rockhampton last night. Around 11.45pm it is alleged the man killed two dogs at a Potts Street address. The man has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty and one count of stealing. He is to face Rockhampton Magistrates Court on January 19.

http://livenews.com.au/Articles/2009/01/04/Man_charged_with_animal_cruelty_over_dogs_deaths

2. A Townsville magistrate has handed down his findings in a case described by the RSPCA as one of the worst cases of animal cruelty ever seen in Queensland.

In July this year, RSPCA inspectors seized 113 dogs, nearly 500 rats, more than 70 mice, a cat and several guinea pigs and birds from a far north Queensland property.

Several dead animals were also found in a freezer at the Calcium property.

Frederick Dart and Megan Ann Hajridin have pleaded guilty to charges of failing to provide care under the Animal Care and Protection Act.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/12/12/2444791.htm?site=idx-qld

(Subsequently charged with further offences. They were fined a total of $82K)

3. IN a bizarre case of animal cruelty, a five-week-old female puppy has been found drugged on cannabis fumes, locked inside a cupboard drawer.

Mackay police made the disturbing discovery when they were called to a premise in West Mackay on Christmas Day.

4. Earlier this month, two dogs were found locked inside a vehicle in 30-degree heat while another was seized after being beaten around the head after being used in an illegal dog fight.

http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2008/12/30/pup-found-drugged-locked-in-a-drawer/

5. AN IPSWICH labourer who wanted to get rid of his flatmate's cat bound the animal's legs with zip ties so it could not escape during the night, a court heard yesterday.

http://www.qt.com.au/story/2008/12/15/flatmate-guilty-animal-cruelty/

Nicky

Cup handle

What I said was The Gold Coast Bulletin had refused for years to do live exports UNTIL given a story on the AWB being involved in live exports.

I do not tell lies. I do not appreciate being called a liar.

I am not going to tolerate the unwarranted attacks on RSPCA QLD or PALE

Of all branches QLD RSPCA has really stood out with their hard working CEO Mark Townend.

Mark has been working in conjunction with us on the live export issue and he’s the ONLY one who has chaired meetings and put himself out to meet with Muslim Leaders Lawyers and others.
He is the person who introduced the new laws for Roo`s a few years back and also started RSPCA Aboriginal Inspectors.
( Now this I am sure is really going to hurt our crazy poster but BOTH of these were at our suggestion!
That’s the thing about this quite man he just listens and if he likes what he heres he gets in and gets the job done. No doubt he appreciates the efforts Of Michael Beattie and many of his staff who perform miracles with what they have.
IF ANYBODY has STOOD up to the Courts and the legal system and DEMANED a better go for Animals its Mark Townend and RSPCA QLD!

Here are just a few of RSPCA QLD special programmes
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2003/s911930.htm
http://www.happypaws.com.au/news/rspca-rejects-kitten-killer-soldiers

http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/news/mediareleases/pets_in_crisis_dvprogram.pdf
http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/news/default.htm

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/bob-irwin-pushes-for-wacol-animal-hospital/2008/06/06/12

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/new-pet-laws-a-dogs-breakfast-says-rspca/2008/11/12/1226318724665.html

http://www.animalwelfarestandards.net.au/Submissions/Submission%2030%20-%20RSPCA%20Qld.pdf
http://www.petrescue.com.au/information_library/rescue_news/rescue_in_the_media/418

http://www.halakindmeats.com/

http://www.livexports.com/
Then of course RSPCA Pet Rescue seen on channel 7.

Nicky:

Once again we have to suffer a tirade of nonsenical rantings from Pale&IF!....Do they never get the picture?

You may have noticed in one of their recent comments that they are now accusing me of calling them liars!.....I never did,(not that I care anyway) to the best of my knowledge, say that, however I will now take this opportunity of calling "them"... ( whoever compiles their spurious offerings)... a bunch of "Phallus Craniums" who desperately need psychiatric help with maybe a little bit of shock treatment thrown in to try to stimulate their long defunct areas of grey matter!....failing that maybe a lobotomy could be in order,....however there has to be a brain for a lobotomy to be applied!.... Hopefully that would bring an end to their ongoing massive persecution complex!

Acts of cruelty in Queensland seem now to be an everyday occurrence and the whole issue needs deep and drastic investigation and interventionto find out by whom and why these despicable acts are being committed against so many innocent animals!.....This state never used to be this way,.....so who is to blame?

Hello Cuphandle
As you probably know, I am far away from Queensland. I understand that there, unlike other states and territories, the RSPCA has responsibility for "companion" animals and the DPI for farmed and other animals, although reading some of the cases the RSPCA in Queensland has undertaken, they appear to be doing a top job in the face of a never-ending rise in some truly vicious and horrible crime. One of those who tortured the puppy "Peanut" to death is now apparently trying to mount a psychiatric defence. There has been international condemnation of these monsters, which I hope the Justice system there will take into account. What makes a difference is a massive outpouring of public opinion to the authorities to make them do their job.

ALQ (Animal Liberation Queensland) and AAQ (Animal Activism Queensland) both do an excellent job, but find it hard to get the authorities to act on complaints.

I think I'm probably better off totally ignoring PALE in future - they corrupt all threads started in good faith, and by responding, I seem to exacerbate the persecution complex. I might start a new thread discussing who is responsible for what in each state, beginning with Queensland. It does seem that the RSPCA there goes above and beyond the call of duty at times - more than can be said for the organisation in other states. Farmed animals always seem to slip through the cracks.

Among my pet hates is the animal transport "regulations". Did you see the case of the wild goats transported from Bourke to the Northern Territory? More than 300 died, either on the transport or had to be destroyed, and the penalty worked out to $15 per goat. Proponents of the live export trade claim that if live exports end animals will be routinely transported across the country, regardless of weather conditions. Animals Angels followed a sheep transport from WA to SA, and the police had to be called - the journey time was something like 70 hours non-stop. No-one enforces journey times (where they exist) across state boundaries.

Cheers
Nicky

http://www.animalactivism.org/campaigns/rspca-cruelty/

Anybody interested may open the above AAQ link to read the truth about AAQs position regarding RSPCA.

We tried years ago to explain to Debra Morris that RSPCA require more laws.

Animal Welfare was made pretty much self regulated with only codes of practise as a 'guidline' when it comes to farm animals.

CEO RSPCA attended our office on the Gold Coast and spent the best part of the day explaining to AAQs they can not take evidence to court that has been gained by break and enter or tresspass( much as they would love to)

What was said was until these veggie groups work WITH RSPCA instead of against them - that will suit the cruel breeders just fine.
Here are the real facts about RSPCA and as much as I agree RSPCA QLD leads by a mile we realy need to look at the structure of RSPCA National body.

Are RSPCA CEOs and others paid by the Government. If wages are made up of Federal and state Government funding for RSPCA Heads CEOs and Inspectors. Where would that leave perhaps anybody who steps outside that white line.?

How is the RSPCA board at National office structured?

To whom are they answerable to if funds from Government make up their wages.

There are some fantasic people working in RSPCA and some duds IMO just like anywhere else.

http://www.rspcavic.org/rspca_services/inspectorate.htm

The biggest problem in this countyry are people protesting against others eating meat.

It works against the very animals we are trying to help and gives the Government and media plenty of scope to ride off all groups as veggie exremists.

IMO Animal Welfare was set up in the first place as a token gesture so the public would think everything was under control

Its FAR from it!

PALE, do we CARE about this old rubbish?

Nicky