I keep checking the news expecting to see a "under control" update and just... nope... I hope DOC can do some work to help the area recover. But it's such a slow growing environment and this will make it so vulnerable.

So worried about that fire

It’s so gooood we usually wait for the whole season to drop before we start a new reality series. But everyone was so gossipy - I literally had to pause three different podcasts I was listening to because they started chatting about it. Caught up on week four I think. Absolutely amazing.

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Oh jeez! That escalated! I didn’t realise they were killers

Aw bless. Keep everyone safe buddy

Found it - vet prescription required but takes effect within 20-30 mins, and only lasts 2-3 hours. www.myvet.co.nz/sileo-3ml-pr...

There’s a relatively recent anxiety gel medication that Kiwi Vet Behaviour (specialists in anxiety and reactivity disorders) have started using. It’s fast acting and doesn’t have an 8 hour effect so it’s really good for stuff like this. Lemme go find the details…

Ohh poor baby 💖

Every. Single. Tree! Poor tiny birds can’t catch a break.

And the sound effects from all the whooshing and swooshing

A stopped clock etc I guess

Yeah, that’s what we used to do living in the city - last walk an hour before dark and just get up super early for first walk. And I think we’ll just adopt that on weekends out here…

😬😬😬 me too! We haven’t seen many yet - and all the local groups are asking for advance warning because of their horses and foals. But I’m expecting the weekend la to be louder - looks of airbnbs etc out here.

Hmmm based on these you might like The Dog House (UK)?

British reality tv - matching rescue dogs to people who describe their particular lifestyle needs. I know you’re not a super dog person like I am, but it’s wholesome and low stakes.

Warn your neighbours if you’re planning to do fireworks, or better yet, just go to public shows.

Public shows are well signposted and can be planned around, and they’re infrequent enough that we can use medication and routine changes to mitigate the impact.