FIRST BLUE CROSS HOSPITAL IN N.Z.

Manawatu Times, Volume LIII, Issue 6756, 8 November 1928, Page 4

FIRST BLUE CROSS HOSPITAL IN N.Z.

ESTABLISHED AT NEW LYNN. The first ‘‘blue cross’’ hospital for animals in’Ncw Zealand’.is about to be established ’at New Lynn,' a suburb of Auckland, by the Society for the Prevention of. Cruelty to Animals, under arrangement with Ifi li.W. Carbury, one of. its. honorary, veterinary surgeons. .

Believing that with the . growth of Auckland such a hospital has become necessary, the , society,, has,, fpr some years been accumulating a capital fund for the purpose, of creating a ; hospital., It has purchased two acres, of land at New Lynn, and on this site.iwill erect immediately a suitable concrete dwelling, to contain an operating theatre, a ward with cages for cats,#dogs, and birds, and all nccesasry conveniences. A dwelling-house will be built on another part of the land, and provision will bo made for enclosures •in which animals can be exercised; *• 1 •

A business agreement has been entered into by the society, and Mr. Carbury, whereby the hospital will be carried on by him, as the Society’s tenant.

A scale of charges to bo made by him for veterinary treatment of animals and for their accommodation as “boarders” has been compiled. At present the scheme does not include horses, but it is possible it may be extended to do so. .

It is intended the buildings shall be ready for use by Christmas in order that owners may be able to leave pets at the institution during the holidays.