| Dog bites candidate |
| Written by Jason Wilson | |||||
| Tuesday, 26 February 2008 | |||||
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This story by the wonderful Mike from Cairnsblog - cross-posted here by permission.
"It had to happen sooner or later," said Division 9 Council Candidate Janine Aitken.
Bandaged up and sporting a fresh tetanus injection, she was in good spirits, however is weary after her surprise attack. "There I was just spreading my word of a better local government, when this snappy dog barrelled me up and nearly took my foot off!" said Janine, who was recounting the events of weekend door-knocking.  "I know it goes with the territory, but give me a break, I'm new to all this!" As Janine Aitken was entering a trinity Beach residential driveway when a dog, not much bigger than her own, plunged and took a large bite into her left big toe. "It sure did hurt, I can tell you," said Janine. "Maybe I should have had Sno with me," said Janine. "I've meet a few who said they'd gladly bite his toe off!" she said jokingly. "I'm a big dog lover, so it's not problem."
"However,
I was really surprised that the dog's owner held little regard for his
pooch's action, nor did he offer any help after I was bitten," says
Janine.
Just last month Unity Team members gave a resounding "rough, rough" to the idea from Cairns 1st that pet owners should be provided with better management skills to embrace 'responsible pet ownership'.
"It's something that everyone should be aware of, as we share our community with neighbours who don't have animals and also native wildlife." 
"I know that some domestic animals are not looked after properly," says Aitken.
"Most are very responsible, however there's some that don't even pick up after their pooch has done his or her 'business'," says Janine. Dr Paul Matthews, who is campaigning in the neighbouring Division 8, runs Balaclava Vet in Mulgrave Road. Matthews and Cairns 1st is endorsing a better pet management strategy for animal lovers owners in Cairns. The carrying of pet litter bags is mandatory in Townsville, and electronic tagging is encouraged. These should be looked at for Cairns. Meanwhile, Janine was last seen late yesterday afternoon door-knocking and introducing herself to the community she is hoping to represent. "I had a Tetanus shot, but there's no rest for the wicked! I need to get out and meet everyone in the Division." With just under four weeks to go, and 8,000 voters to meet, Aitken has her work cut out. "If this is the worst that I have to deal with, it will put me in good stead dealing with developers for the future!" say Janine.
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