HORSE RIDES: Te Kauvinui Sebo Mika, 2, enjoys a ride. Photos Paula Massey D4177-54
AN animal amnesty day at Ruatoki on August 28 aimed at rebuilding relationships between the SPCA and Tuhoe has been hailed a huge success.
More than 270 horses, cats and dogs attended the Sunday event, organised by SPCA inspector Liisa Jones and Tuhoe Hauora.
Hauora spokeswoman Nimita Nohotima said they were only expecting about 50 animals but the attending vets carried out health checks, including flea and worm treatments.
People could register to have animals de-sexed or gelded and farriers were on hand to provide advice about horse hoof and dental care.
Free drenching was also available.
“We didn’t realise how big it was going to be, or how fantastic the community would be in getting on board.”
