Norfolk Bea
Every year#seals on our #northnorfolkcoast suffer from human interference….people wanting to take selfies & scaring away mothers, dogs out of control,chasing seals into the sea or even worse attacking, maiming & killing…the list goes on.
Despite a long running campaign by #FriendsofHorseySeals & #BDMLR as well as several high profile stories in the media, people persist in demonstrating careless behaviour around #wildlife
Today #RSPCA #EastWinch shared the fate of one seal pup….
#WildLivesMatter
Nov 30, 2022 at 10:16amWeb
Show threadNorfolk BeaNov 30, 2022
Earlier this year #Caister #Norfolk #seals: @BenGarrod
left 'disgusted' at #dog attack https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-60347478
#careandcontrol
#wildlifecrime
#WildLivesMatter
#dogsonleads
Norfolk seals: Prof Ben Garrod left 'disgusted' at dog attack

Prof Ben Garrod says he saw the dog's "two useless owners gawping" as the attack took place.

BBC News
Show threadSueNov 30, 2022
@NorfolkBea
Heartbreaking to see this. The campaign to educate people to respect wildlife is endless.
#Wildlife
Show threadNorfolk BeaNov 30, 2022
@SueASmith Frustrating but we won’t give up. #WildLivesMatter
Show threadSueNov 30, 2022
@NorfolkBea
We’ll keep fighting it makes a difference
#WildLivesMatter
Show threadMike HolleyNov 30, 2022
@SueASmith @NorfolkBea Unfortunately it's one that is losing ground to irresponsible dog owners who believe they have a right to walk their animals where and how they choose. This photo is just one example of what I see happening every week - people making conscious decisions to put wildlife at risk. There needs to be consequences for these actions.
Show threadSueNov 30, 2022
@mikeholley @NorfolkBea
I agree. I’ve often lived near farmland and livestock and believed no matter how well trained a dog is the responsible thing is to keep a dog on a lead.
Show threadNatalieNov 30, 2022
@mikeholley @SueASmith @NorfolkBea cameras and prosecution seems the only answer
Show threadShield MaidenNov 30, 2022
@NatalieHopkins Random sounds of shotguns and a fake dead dog hung up alongside the path would do it...guaranteed.
Show threadNatalieNov 30, 2022
@Judeet88 a bit drastic but that’d work too. I find that hitting their pockets and embarrassing them to others works better.
Show threadShield MaidenNov 30, 2022
@NatalieHopkins Too expensive and time-consuming to do fines. Scare them shitless is instant and doggy will be back on the lead immediately.
Show threadShield MaidenNov 30, 2022
@mikeholley @SueASmith @NorfolkBea I was walking with a friend in Yorkshire somewhere and we saw a sign on a gate saying stray dogs would be shot...with a photo of a sheep completely ravaged by a dog off it's lead.
Show threadDellboy - The OriginalNov 30, 2022
@mikeholley @SueASmith @NorfolkBea
I totally agree. I walk my lurcher on the lead across many footpaths going through farmland.
It is a matter of understanding that a dog's urge to hunt is very strong.
Being on a lead also means we get close to wildlife including hares.
I regularly remind other dog walkers of the importance of keeping livestock and wildlife safe.
Sadly some people are rude and ignorant.
#ProtectLivestock
#ProtectWildlife
#CountryCode
Show threadSueNov 30, 2022
@Dellboy @mikeholley @NorfolkBea
I think you’re right. Some people forget or don’t understand that their pets still have instincts. I had a mini schnauzer who I always keep on a lead not simply for the safety of life stock but also her safety. A schnauzer’s instinct is to look into the distance for prey and ignore things in their periphery which if they’re off the lead puts them at risk of being hit by vehicles.