Lying low life scum of the South African Blogosphere

Posted on March 11th, 2008 by Richard Catto 2,447 views

You may have noticed that on this blog and other blogs in the AAA publisher’s network that there is a banner advert being displayed to promote the SPCA’s Family Fun Day Fete and Dog Show on Sunday, March 16 2008.

Yesterday, a blogger known to many of us SA Bloggers as 6000 (of 6000 dot co dot za) wrote the following to the SPCA:

Dear SPCA,

I have just been emailed by a colleague who is up in arms that you are using and (sic) advertising agency called AAA to advertise your upcoming Mutt of the Year show. I was previously unaware of Mr Catto and his views, but having read some of the things on his website (I offer a delightful example below) I am disgusted that you chose this medium in order to promote your show. I can see exactly where my colleague was coming from.

I wonder how many people (especially those like my colleague described below) will now feel happy attending your show?

A little bit of research would not go amiss.

Kind Regards,
Trevor Marshall
trevor@ballacorkish.net

The SPCA received several variations of this complaint yesterday and it is likely that Trevor Marshall is responsible for all of them. In some he threatens the SPCA with cessation of financial support.

Note his glaring lie, "I was previously unaware of Mr Catto and his views…" - he is well aware of me and my views.

Also he did not discover the SPCA’s banner advert via a colleague’s email. He saw it himself on Sheena’s latest blog post where he was the first to comment yesterday. His comment on Sheena’s blog was at 14h00. His email to the SPCA was sent at 14h50.

This is who Trevor Marshall is – a low lifer who will stoop to using malicious lies and threats against a Charity Organisation in order to pursue his bitter and twisted vendetta against me.

I, personally, have as little as possible to do with Trevor Marshall. I posted articles on my blog which he took exception to and that has motivated his campaign against me and anyone who advertises with me.

This is the blogger who has also been nominated for several SA Blog Awards. He has duped you all. Trevor Marshall is not the kind of person you want anywhere near you. He is not a South African. He came to South Africa a few years ago from Sheffield, England. And he has come here to make trouble.

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SPCA Mutt of 2008

Posted on March 5th, 2008 by Richard Catto 2,677 views

Venue: Sunday 16 March corner of Spaanschemat River Road and Firgrove Way, Tokai

Does your dog dream of being a winning champ? Give them a paw up by entering this year’s SPCA Mutt of the Year Contest.

Categories include:

• Dog with the longest tail
• Animal/Owner look-alike (both looks & personality)
• Bark like a dog
• Best Pup and the prestigious title of Mutt of 2008

KUSA (Kennel Union of South Africa) and the SPCA board are judging this claw-biting event where only the top dog will reign supreme. So get up close and personal with the competitors as your cheer will certainly tip the scales.

"Mr Showbiz" Alvon Collison will lead the day’s events with songs, barks, howls and laughs!! There is also a Fete, tea garden and kids’ entertainment.

The most highly contested category is the Mutt of the Year. It is exclusively for mixed breeds, motley mutts and pavement specials. The other categories including Best Pup (4 to 12months) are open to pedigreed and mixed breeds.

Entries for Mutt & Pup @ R40/ dog. All other contests @R20/dog. Adults pay R20 entry and children R15 (parking is free). The Fete is open from 10h00 to 15h00 and is a full day of fun with bargain stalls, healthy food and plenty of fun for the kids. There are also great prizes to be won!

SPCA spokesperson, Cher Poznanovich says, "The annual Mutt of the Year contest is the only opportunity for mixed breeds to enter a dog competition. We want to encourage people to adopt animals from shelters – whom are often mixed bred dogs – and this day showcases these special animals. We hope to raise enough funds on the day to support our SPCA adoption programme."

Entry forms are available from most Cape Town vets, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA or on the SPCA website

For more information please contact the SPCA on (021) 700-4141 / 082-921-3347 or email.

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