Over the last few months and prior to the arrival of mering and maliki we were requested to accept two litters of dingo pups
We declined on both occasion
One litter showed brindle dingo pups ( hybrids ) they were sent over East .
A few short weeks later brindle dingo pups were advertised on Gum Tree for $3000 ea
Coincidence perhaps, same litter ?
However this proves the never ending demand for what now appears to be a trend
Brindle dingoes . This interest became apparent shortly after photographs of ( alleged) brindle dingoes were shown in Mount Kosiosco.
It also proves the demand for wild born dingo pups inciting pilfering from dens
Not discounting those found left to die due to loss of parents
However based on the amount of calls we get to assist with domestic bred dingoes now with assumed and indeed behavior issues or change in circumstances
I fear the general domestic market is not well prepared for the wild dingo
It was well stated by the then Department of agriculture and a wise author , and prior to the lifting of and change of laws during the late 70s early 80s ” the general public is not ready to keep a wild animal such as the dingo as a pet ”
I have learned a lot since that time , I may well have scoffed at that statement , today truer words were not written
The public got what they wanted and chose to abuse the privilege.
Believing in most cases its a right
The breeding then became rampant and now we have an over abundance of unwanted dingoes
How long before the wild dingo pup now an adult with his full instincts will require rehome ?
Will the suppliers take responsibility ?
How many will be bred and cross-bred? how will this be controlled ?
Are they really being given a chance of survival if that survival consists of restriction containment ?
Too many are taken out and shot due to inability to control
Many are dumped in rural areas and remote areas .
With no learned skills their hope of survival is slim .
Perhaps thinking they have a chance whilst in domestic situations.
one must wonder if this only prolongs the inevidable ..
