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The Star Thursday October 10 2019 10 NEWS • By Sophie Cornish A CAT in labour with four kittens suffocated to death inside a chilly bin after being dumped outside the SPCA’s gates. The cat has joined a list of 13 others that have been abandoned in the region in just over a month, a number much higher than usual. It was left outside SPCA Christchurch Centre in Hornby just after 11pm on Friday. The closed chilly bin with the cat was found by staff the following morning. Said SPCA spokeswoman Jessie Gilchrist: “Our vets believe the cat suffocated to death. She was full-term pregnant with four kittens and appears to have been actively in labour at the time of death.” Two other cats were found dead at Kennedys Bush, Halswell, on September 26, in an apparent drowning. Three cats were found in the box, two of which were dead, secured with duct tape and wrapped in soaking wet towels. “We suspect that the two deceased cats were drowned – based on the fact that the surviving cat was wet,” said Mrs Gilchrist. The surviving cat was found in healthy condition, other than being scared and timid. “She’s quite distinctive with her one blue eye, so someone might recognise her.” Also on September 26, two grey long-haired male cats were found on the edge of the Kaiapoi River, tied in a black plastic bag, which was partly sitting in the water. Both cats, now named Anzac and Arnie, required medical treatment. On August 25, four cats were found dumped in a box outside a Christchurch cattery. All four have since been adopted. On August 31, three kittens Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Pregnant cat dies in chilly bin ABANDONED: This cat, along with two others that didn’t survive, was found soaking wet in a box near Kennedys Bush. (Left) – The chilly bin in which a pregnant cat suffocated. were dumped in a box outside SPCA. Two have been adopted. SPCA chief inspector Jamie Hancock said cats being left outside its gate or at vet clinics was not unusual but it is not usually groups of three or four cats. People need to call them if they have concerns rather than abandoning an animal, which is illegal, she said. “September and October is the beginning of kitten season, so it’s a good time to remind the Christchurch community that SPCA is here to help. Our doors are always open for vulnerable animals,” Ms Hancock said. Three Canty townships to get e-scooter trial • By Devon Bolger THREE Canterbury townships will be getting a six-month e-scooter trial. The Selwyn District Council on Wednesday approved the trial for both Lime scooters and for a local supplier called Lava. Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton, Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall, councillors Debra Hasson, Grant Miller, Craig Watson, John Morten and Murray Lemon voted in favour of the trial while Crs Nicole Reid, Bob Mugford and Mark Alexander voted against it. Earlier this year, the district council voted to give Lime a trial once safety concerns around speed, safety, geo-fencing, costs, and bylaw implications were addressed. In the report presented at the meeting, district council regulatory manager Billy Charlton said all concerns had been addressed. However, the three district councillors who voted against the proposal felt safety was still an issue. Lincoln based e-scooter company, Lava, is owned by Angela and Phillip Eberhard. They applied to the district council to operate 50 e-scooters seven days a week in Rolleston, WHEELS ROLLING: Mark Alexander (back to camera) went to the Selwyn District Council meeting on his own e-scooter, but voted against the trial because he was not satisfied safety concerns with operators had been addressed. PHOTO: DEVON BOLGER Lincoln and Prebbleton. The plan would see the scooters move between the townships using cycleways. Lime amended its original application to include Prebbleton and Lincoln as well as Rolleston. The trial will commence following the adoption of the revised traffic and parking bylaw which includes the provision of e-scooters. The Arvida Attitude of Living Well is transforming the ageing experience. At Arvida, we’re working every day to improve the lifestyle and wellbeing of thousands of New Zealanders. We’re creating communities that enable residents to enjoy their retirement and to feel actively engaged in life. Before you make a decision about retirement care for yourself or a loved one, why not pop in for a chat at one of our 10 boutique communities throughout the Christchurch region. Each village is unique in its own way and offers a range of retirement living and care options. Give us a call today on 0800 278 432 or visit our website www.arvida.co.nz The Attitude of Living Well www.arvida.co.nz
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