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Henrry
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I’ll definitely refer this content to all my close friends and colleagues. |
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Mike Bosazza
Oranjezicht
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Dear Mike
I am sorry to hear that you have had two unpleasant encounters with dogs in the park. As the Friends of the Park we try to encourage people to behave responsibly and control their dogs and their children.
Of course we have no jurisdiction or powers over people’s behaviour in the park and have found ourselves in trouble when we have tried to intervene. Only yesterday when I was chatting to friends we saw one little boy pressing another boy’s face into the tarmac. When we protested we were told not to interfere and let the children sort themselves out. It seemed a bit rough on the smaller child but I suppose the parents want him to learn about life.
The park is NOT a dedicated “dog park” whatever that may mean, but the Council has acknowledged that the presence of dogs and their owners has in fact made the park a safe place. In the days when only a few people went there it was, I understand, quite dodgy and we are working hard to keep it safe and clean for all visitors.
Thank you for visiting our website and giving us feedback.
Best wishes
Mike Bosazza
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Mike Webster
Oranjezicht
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It with great sadness, and some fury that I make the following statement/comment. May I initially mention that I am a dog-lover and a nature lover.
On Wednesday evening I was walking in the park when I was attacked by a medium size terrier. It snapped at me, and jumped up at me... and only after shouting out for the owner to identity themselves and call their dog did a gentleman shrugg his shoulders and half heartedly call the dog... the dog did not obey, and as I walked off it rushed me and jumped up at me and attempted to bite me... At this stage i decided I had to take a more aggressive stance, since aa couple more dogs had started showing interest... so I shouted and threw my wollen beanie at the dog, and chased it away.
I was angry that the owner acted as if I had provoked his dog by simply walking through the park.
Little did I know that the owner of that dog was representative of more of the dog owners who walk their dogs in this park.
This evening I was walking in the park near the fountain when two lab crosses rushed at me from the fence line where their owner was standing. They attempted to attack me, and I had to defend myself with a shopping bag... I managed to chase them off before I made my way to where the owner was standing with a group of other dog walkers.
This group acted like I had provoked their dog by walking in the park minding my own business about 75 metres away from them. One of the buffoon in the group made some comment about the dogs only trying to defend themselves.
May I again state that I am a dog owner, with a very happy and well looked after terrier bitch who has never even jumped up at a stranger, let alone try and bite them.
I recently read on a website (** that there had been some attacks on dogs recently? I dont believe anyone can justify an unprovoked act of cruelty or violence towards and animal.
Having said this, may I now give a statement of caution to dog owners who walk their dogs in De Waal park, that from tomorrow I will be armed with both a can of pepper spray, and a leather whip to defend myself against another attack.
To the two dog owners in the last two days who allowed their dogs to attack me: You are irresponsible dog owners, and it is you who should get the pepper spray in their face, but be warned that if another dog tries to bite me in De Waal park, I will defend mysel against you dog, and once I have defended myself, I will lay a complaint with the council and the SPCA and report your animals as viscious. You know who you are, you put Cape Tonians and dog owners to shame. |
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Don
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Great site with good information |
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cook kit
San Antonio
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I love reading site and like design, your site is very interesting and perfect. |
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Pierre
Cape Town
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Hi all de Waalers
Its a privilege to inform you that de Waal Park has been added to the database at trivago and to invite you to share your pictures and experiences with our multinational travel community.
Kind regards,
Pierre |
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Sam
Sea Point
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 Dear Tina,
Happy, happy birthday. May you have a beautiful, special day. I hope laughter fills your ears, love fills your heart & happy memories fill your mind.
With love,
Sam, Zigga, Willow, Jemma & Lima
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TOBY (BARDALE BIG BOSS) VALENTINI/RIPPON
ORANJEZICHT.
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Dear Friends,
I would like to bark many thanks for the birthday good wishes from you all when we met yesterday, at our lovely De Waal Park.
Special thanks to Leonora, Harry and TuMee and of course Gina De Monte, my all time dear friend.
I had a smashing time and look forward to chasing you all around the park very soon again.
With many loving paw pats, yours, Toby (Bardale Big Boss) |
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Anna Maria and Paul,
Oranjezicht
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEAR TOBY,
(BARDALE BIG BOSS)
five years old today,
15th September 2009
and
to all friends who are also celebrating birthdays today. |
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Lalli & Sapphi
de Waal Park
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Happy Birthday belated birthday to our dear friends, Cody and Temba - the two most handsome Boxers in our world. Hope you were even more spoilt yesterday. xx xx xx xx
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Tilly Oertel
Oranjezicht
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Congratulations to Nicola, Ali, Mollie and Angus on the arrival of the new family member: Ila Shore Catherine George was born on Thursday 25 June. The Friends wish you lots of happiness together. |
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Friends De Waal Park Website Office
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 Yvette, owner of the dear Tricolour X-breed male found lost 25 May 09 - Would like to Thank Everyone who came to the rescue of her 15 year old pet and ensured that he was safe and warm - She was desperately looking for him and fretted about his well-being. Was overjoyed when she was informed this morning,that he is safe and sound at Citivet Gardens - just waiting to be fetched.!
Thank you Thank you for your care and kindness.
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Tilly
Oranjezicht
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Thanks to all the friends who sent messages to Theo's family - they are so lovely (and heart breaking) and Theo's strong character was well depicted. You helped me, dear friends, and are still helping me - I read them again and again. |
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Natasha Johannes
Cape of Good Hope SPCA
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friendly reminder about the SPCA Mutt of Year that is taking place on Saturday the 2nd of May 2009.
Natasha Johannes
Fundraising Officer
Cape of Good Hope SPCA
awareness@spca-ct.co.za
Tel: 021 700 4155 |
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Webperson
Virtual De Waal Park
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To read/post more comments for Theo visit his article on the home page - scroll down.
USEFUL TIP:, when you are looking for any article - USE THE SEARCH FACILITY, the right of the headings(Green Bar) on homepage.
Enjoy the long weekend.
regards
M |
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Wendy Tom and Rollo
Gardens
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Dear Tilly and Nora, so sorry. We were glad of a chance to say hello (and goodbye) to Theo last week. He looked very frail. We are sure he is having a happy reunion with all who have gone before,
All our love,
Wendy, Tom and Rollo. |
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Lalli, Sapphi
de Waal Park & the 'hood'
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Cheers and Good Bye dear,dear Friend, Theo - go well & give our love to Perry, Lisa, Roxy and Simmy.
allways in peace,
Lalli and Sapphi
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The Schnauzer Family
Oranjezicht
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Theodor Attila von Adelbax (Theo) wishes to say GOOD BYE to his Park and all its Friends. He has joined Perry and his mother Lisa |
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Sam
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Happy, Happy Birthday Jen. Have a glorious day filled with love, laughter & happiness. With all our love, Sam, Willow, Gemma, Zigga & Pippin xxx |
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Friends of De Waal Park
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Thanks for doing a virtual-walk in our park - and pleased that you intend doing so 'real-time' soon.
You blog is lovely - stunning pics of Peninsula.
Will visit and spend more time there. |
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Caroline (and Dougal and Coco)
Table Mountain and surrounds
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I visited your site via the Friends of the Dogwalkers site and enjoyed reading about the history and the dogs. I have a blog all about our dogs (two scotties) experiences walking on Table Mountain (** but we have never been to De Waal Park but we will visit soon.
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Geraldine Goncalves/Pam Newby
Table Mountain Nature Reserve
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We are pleased about establishing reciprocal website links with Friends of De Waal Park as we share a great passion!. We, Friends of the Dog Walker is Community Org to ensure that dogs and their handlers continue to have free access to all areas within the Table Mountain Reserve. Please visit Useful Links for De Waalers on the Homepage of this website and find us : Animal Welfare, Nature, and Cape Town weblinks.to learn more about us.( or simply click on the 'green house icon to the left of this message!)
Happy walking
Contact:
Geraldine Goncalves **
eMail: allweath@iafrica.com |
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Mike, Marianna & Gang
de Waal Park
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 Welcome back our Master Webmaster - We trust you had a very successful time Marketing South Africa as a wonderful place to be - in Germany...the dogs and birds have been missing Scott as well. |
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Desiree Ressel
Gardens
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I had such a funny experience yesterday with a dog and a squirrel. The dog which closely resembled a fox, was crouching, ready to pounce on a hapless squirrel who seemed frozen, facing the wrong way and was close to being dinner! I shooed it up the tree and the expression on the dog's face was priceless! He cocked his head to one side with a look that clearly said "what the ** did you do THAT for"? He then barked angrily at me. It was so funny that I think a few people must have thought me quite mad as I left the park laughing out loud. It was tremendously therapeutic. What a pleasure it is to have this lovely park on our doorstep, espesially when one is living in an apartment!
Dezi |
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Jennifer
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I thought Henry's party was absolutely delightful yesterday - one of the loveliest occasions we've ever had in the park - the music brought it more
alive than ever! Thanks
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Friends of De Waal Park
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Nicole and Andreas thanks for Henry's Happy Birthday on 4 March 09! Everyone in the park enjoyed the Tree ceremony and music.! |
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Beneta
Cape Town
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Thanks for all that you,Friends of De Waal Park do for the park, it's greatly appreciated
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Cody - The Boxer
Tamboerskloof
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Power to the Boxers!!! You GO BOY!!
I seemed to have missed Poetry(as a subject) at the Boxer Club? Or are you a registered Simon & Garfunkel Fanclub member? How 'cool-retro' is that! |
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Themba
Cape Town
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To my dearest little humans.
My co-author and I would like to thank you for voting our Valentines entry the winner. My poem to Louise and Laurence was sincerely heartfelt. Unfortunately, the same day they polished off my prize and were too hung-over the next day to take me for my walk! Oh well, I have forgiven them already. You can look forward to me singing a song of love again next year.
Thanks again,
Themba |
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WILLOW
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SAM!
I have a big warm Pillow,
her name is Willow.
She weighs more than a kilo
But is prettier than an armadillo!
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