Zimbabwe Wild Dogs

Category: Uncategorized | Date: Nov 28 2008 | By: zimbabwewilddogs

Hi folks,

This is a quick post (more details to follow) just to let you know that unfortunately we were unlucky with our efforts to remove the snare around the pups neck.  We spent the last two days trying - 12 hours the first day and 13 hours yesterday but very sadly we didn’t succeed in managing to immobilise the pup.  We even had one dart that went in and the drug discharged but for some reason the pup didnt go down -so frustrating!  Roy or I will post again soon with more details but I just wanted to update you on the little pup, and our efforts to remove the snare.  Luckily, he is still with the pack and clearly being looked after by them, but as he continues to grow and the snare wire tightens, it will get a lot worse. 

I want to say a HUGE thank you to those who have donated to the project to help us save the pup.  And to Maina for reiterating our appeal on the main Wildlife Direct Website.  Support like that is really invaluable and it’s great to know there are people out there who care enough to donate money to try and help.  So a big thanks to Pirjo, Trish, Yuri and Jerome for their donations - Please be assured we will continue our efforts to remove the snare at the next opportunity and hopefully we’ll be lucky next time.  Your support makes this continued effort possible.

Thank you.

Rosemary