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CCTV to stop Pets Corner slaughter from happening again

14 June
  • Sally the duck survived the horrendous attack
  • Sunday's vigil for the animals

Crime-busting CCTV cameras will help protect the animals in Pets Corner from more attacks by vicious thugs.

Inverclyde Council has confirmed that it will pay for the cameras to be fitted at the popular children's zoo.

We were all sickened last week when six of Pets Corner's animals were killed in a cruel and mindless attack by vandals. It's thought they were beaten with a golf club and had a large dog set on them.

Twelve more animals are now missing after the raid and haven't yet been recovered. Fortunately, kids' favourite Sally the Duck survived her injuries.

Locals have show their outrage with a Facebook page Justice For Gourock Park which already has more than 2000 fans, and a well-attended vigil on Sunday. The youngest attendee was only a few weeks old and the eldest was an 81 year old man.

Good for the Council for agreeing to the cameras.


15 June | 10:54:09

ALLISON BLACK says

Letter I have sent to the Telegraph - for those that don't have computer access.

Dear Editor,
I would like to use your "letters page" to sincerely thank every single person that turned up at the Gourock Animal Park Vigil on Sunday night. There were so many people there I'm very sorry I couldn't get around to talk to everyone personally. It was a great evening and people came from all over Inverclyde both young - 9 weeks old and 81 years of age! as not everyone is on the computer and can read the Facebook group - "JUSTICE FOR GOUROCK PARK".

The atmosphere one of much sadness but hope and love came from everyone it was so inspiring and heart lifting for me to know that there ARE people out there that do really care about animals.

The only criticism I could possibly make and that was omitted in today's article -  was the very disappointing response/turnout for IDC councillors! MSP! and the candidates standing at the by election! despite a personal invitation being sent to all the councillors only 2 had the courtesy to apologise for not coming. I would really like to make the people of Inverclyde fully aware of this point as these people were elected to REPRESENT residents in this area! and when the feelings of local people are riding high, one would've thought that had their finger been on the pulse then they would've made the effort and turned up! It was a seriously missed opportunity! but they obviously didn't take into account that animal lovers VOTE!
The total raised for the park was £323.76 and money is still being donated and can be handed into Abbey Vets and various shops in Gourock. 
4 names of who might have been involved :-)  this information has been passed onto the Police. I would also like to reiterate that IF anyone wishes to give me information leading to the arrest of the culprits it will be treated confidentially - 01475637575 or they can contact the Police on 0147549500.
I cannot express my grateful thanks enough to everyone. May God Bless you.

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