of companion animals and wildlife - especially oftheendangered variety

["Karen" <>]

Like Tracey, I'm also a member of both, and our very popular dog club 
follows the same criteria of responsible dog ownership.   And while I love 
birds, I wouldn't be a very happy person without my dogs and our various 
canine pursuits (obedience, flyball and agility training and competing). 
While many people can live happily without 4 legged friends, I'm certainly 
not one of them.   And  I also do get a LOT of enjoyment from visiting wild 
birds (wedgies, nesting Buff-banded Rails, resident Choughs, corellas etc), 
many kangaroos & echidnas to our property - we are Land for Wildlife 
accredited.   With a bit of care it is very easy to have both.  I do realise 
that unfortunately not ALL dog owners think alike having recently had a 
heated 'issue' with a neighbour over their wandering beagle.
The Vic body is Dogs Victoria (just recently had name change from The 
Victorian Canine Association)    It puts out a very nice monthly magazine 
and I think Tracey's idea is a very good one.
Cheers,
Karen Pearson.
Warrandyte Sth, Vic