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In a flap over duck thefts
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| Parsley, Jemima, Jim and Matilda, who have all been stolen |
STAFF at Trafford's Society for Abandoned Animals are in a flap after thieves pinched their pet ducks.
The three prized birds - Parsley, Matilda and Jemima Jim - disappeared overnight from the animal sanctuary.
And the centre is convinced that their disappearance is a case of 'fowl play'.
The birds were taken from an area with a shed and pond that was created as a home for the birds.
Nothing else was disturbed at the centre, at Barfoot Bridge, off Dane Road, Sale.
Sanctuary manager Helena Brailsford said: "We are really gutted. They are part of the furniture here and are so nice to have around.
"We have put in a lot of time and energy to create a home for them.
"it is pretty devastating that we don't know what has happened to them."
She is particularly concerned about Parsley because he has just had treatment for an eye infection and his condition was being closely monitored.
The birds were also owned by animal care manager Andrea McClements and sanctuary trustee Rachel Sheldon.
Anyone who has any information about their whereabouts should call the sanctuary on 0161 973 5318.
11:59am Thursday 8th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Suprem on 1:29pm Fri 9 May 08
What A Quacking Story!!
Posted by: sarah, alty on 11:47am Sat 10 May 08
Its a real shame that animals and peoples belongings can not be left alone and people think they can just take what does not belong to them...its infuriating ! i feel sorry for the people at the sanctuary who do such great work!!!
Its a real shame that animals and peoples belongings can not be left alone and people think they can just take what does not belong to them...its infuriating ! i feel sorry for the people at the sanctuary who do such great work!!!
Posted by: sarah, alty on 11:59am Sat 10 May 08
Also the jokey way in which the journalist reporting on this incident is uncalled for!(foul play etc)it suggests this is a joke and its ok for people to steal or harm birds, if it was being reported about any other animal, the story wouldnt have innuendos in it and if it did there would be an outcry from messenger readers!
Also the jokey way in which the journalist reporting on this incident is uncalled for!(foul play etc)it suggests this is a joke and its ok for people to steal or harm birds, if it was being reported about any other animal, the story wouldnt have innuendos in it and if it did there would be an outcry from messenger readers!
Posted by: Mike, Partington on 9:53am Mon 12 May 08
Calm down Sarah, no need to 'quack-up'.
(Sorry it had to be done)
Calm down Sarah, no need to 'quack-up'.
(Sorry it had to be done)
Posted by: sam, Urmston on 1:55pm Wed 14 May 08
I had crispy duck and pancakes on Saturday night, I hope ive not eaten one of them. In fairness to me it didnt look like the picture...thinking about it it never does in the chinese does it!
I had crispy duck and pancakes on Saturday night, I hope ive not eaten one of them. In fairness to me it didnt look like the picture...thinking about it it never does in the chinese does it!
Posted by: Orville, Sky on 2:51pm Wed 14 May 08
Has anyone considered that thay might have just flown off?? Just a thought.
Has anyone considered that thay might have just flown off?? Just a thought.
Posted by: Ironside, Hale on 2:54pm Wed 14 May 08
Why are there 3 ducks in the photo and 4 names Parsley, Jemima, Jim and Matilda. Did anyone think to frisk the photographer on the way out?
Why are there 3 ducks in the photo and 4 names Parsley, Jemima, Jim and Matilda. Did anyone think to frisk the photographer on the way out?
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