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- Perth Now
Gross act costing Aussies $27m a year
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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- The Advertiser
'Every dog has his day': premier makes fare 'exception' for missing pup
An adventurous missing pup has received support from a state premier after spending the day riding a bus solo. Athena, a three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier, boarded the Sydney bus at San Souci before train guards collected her at Kogarah Station. Video shared by NSW Premier Chris Minns showed Athena cruising in style in a puffer jacket. "Normally, we're pretty strict about tapping on and off when you use public transport, but I'll make an exception for this good little puppy," the premier said. Mr Minns said members of the public noticed Athena and helped her to get safely to the train station, where transport staff could look after her. She was taken to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home as the search began for her owners. "We assume her Opal card was safely in her pocket," the rescue shelter said in a Facebook post. "It looked like she had places to be." A family member of Athena's owner shared that she was set to be picked up on July 6. "Thank you to everyone who cared and treated her well," the woman said. "I hope she didn't bring any inconvenience and problem. Athena is a sweetheart, playful and very excited. " READ MORE: Cockatoo-step: researchers identify the dance moves of iconic Aussie bird "Athena had never run away and I think she was curious about what it was like to ride a bus." Mr Minns said every dog has his day, "something tells me Athena's family will be keeping a much closer eye on [her] from now on." An adventurous missing pup has received support from a state premier after spending the day riding a bus solo. Athena, a three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier, boarded the Sydney bus at San Souci before train guards collected her at Kogarah Station. Video shared by NSW Premier Chris Minns showed Athena cruising in style in a puffer jacket. "Normally, we're pretty strict about tapping on and off when you use public transport, but I'll make an exception for this good little puppy," the premier said. Mr Minns said members of the public noticed Athena and helped her to get safely to the train station, where transport staff could look after her. She was taken to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home as the search began for her owners. "We assume her Opal card was safely in her pocket," the rescue shelter said in a Facebook post. "It looked like she had places to be." A family member of Athena's owner shared that she was set to be picked up on July 6. "Thank you to everyone who cared and treated her well," the woman said. "I hope she didn't bring any inconvenience and problem. Athena is a sweetheart, playful and very excited. " READ MORE: Cockatoo-step: researchers identify the dance moves of iconic Aussie bird "Athena had never run away and I think she was curious about what it was like to ride a bus." Mr Minns said every dog has his day, "something tells me Athena's family will be keeping a much closer eye on [her] from now on." An adventurous missing pup has received support from a state premier after spending the day riding a bus solo. Athena, a three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier, boarded the Sydney bus at San Souci before train guards collected her at Kogarah Station. Video shared by NSW Premier Chris Minns showed Athena cruising in style in a puffer jacket. "Normally, we're pretty strict about tapping on and off when you use public transport, but I'll make an exception for this good little puppy," the premier said. Mr Minns said members of the public noticed Athena and helped her to get safely to the train station, where transport staff could look after her. She was taken to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home as the search began for her owners. "We assume her Opal card was safely in her pocket," the rescue shelter said in a Facebook post. "It looked like she had places to be." A family member of Athena's owner shared that she was set to be picked up on July 6. "Thank you to everyone who cared and treated her well," the woman said. "I hope she didn't bring any inconvenience and problem. Athena is a sweetheart, playful and very excited. " READ MORE: Cockatoo-step: researchers identify the dance moves of iconic Aussie bird "Athena had never run away and I think she was curious about what it was like to ride a bus." Mr Minns said every dog has his day, "something tells me Athena's family will be keeping a much closer eye on [her] from now on." An adventurous missing pup has received support from a state premier after spending the day riding a bus solo. Athena, a three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier, boarded the Sydney bus at San Souci before train guards collected her at Kogarah Station. Video shared by NSW Premier Chris Minns showed Athena cruising in style in a puffer jacket. "Normally, we're pretty strict about tapping on and off when you use public transport, but I'll make an exception for this good little puppy," the premier said. Mr Minns said members of the public noticed Athena and helped her to get safely to the train station, where transport staff could look after her. She was taken to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home as the search began for her owners. "We assume her Opal card was safely in her pocket," the rescue shelter said in a Facebook post. "It looked like she had places to be." A family member of Athena's owner shared that she was set to be picked up on July 6. "Thank you to everyone who cared and treated her well," the woman said. "I hope she didn't bring any inconvenience and problem. Athena is a sweetheart, playful and very excited. " READ MORE: Cockatoo-step: researchers identify the dance moves of iconic Aussie bird "Athena had never run away and I think she was curious about what it was like to ride a bus." Mr Minns said every dog has his day, "something tells me Athena's family will be keeping a much closer eye on [her] from now on."
News.com.au
3 days ago
- News.com.au
Twist after cheerful pup was seen catching a Sydney bus
Passengers on the 476 bus route yesterday morning had a surprise visitor after three-year-old American staffordshire terrier Athena boarded and took a seat among commuters. Photos posted to a local San Souci community group show Athena wearing a big smile and a blue puffer jacket as she sat proudly in her chosen seat, just three rows from the back of the bus. San Souci local Katerina Hatzi first raised the alarm online after receiving a photo from her brother Nik, a fellow commuter, who asked her to 'post it to the community page'. 'After three stops he overheard someone calling out 'Who's dog is this' and he realised nobody owned the dog,' Ms Hatzi told Nine. Nik kept a watchful eye on the canine until she casually disembarked at her destination. Witnesses revealed that Athena hopped on the bus at Weeney Street on Rocky Point Road and travelled over 5km to Kogarah station where she exited. Onlooker Sarah Winwood revealed little Athena was 'so stressed at Kogarah station'. 'She was so friendly, I was worried she would jump on the tracks as he couldn't work out how to get off the platform. Some guys picked her up in their work clothes to get her to safety,' she added. The men then took her to station guards, who contacted Sydney Dogs and Cats Home (SDCH) in Strathfield. A staff member at Kogarah train station told that Athena was a 'friendly little thing'. 'We collected the dog around 7.17am and secured her until 9.20am when council came and collected the dog,' they said. 'She was a friendly little thing and we looked after her well.' A photo of Athena has since posted to the 'Lost' section of SDCH's website along with her new Pet ID: 263851. Speaking to a spokesperson for SDCH revealed that they have gotten in contact with Athena's owner who is currently overseas. It's not known who was looking after Athena at the time. 'She was microchipped but they were old details,' they said. 'Her owner is overseas but a family member has been in contact and hopefully we can get that sorted out. 'She's a beautiful bundle of joy, and seemed very happy and quite chuffed with herself following her big adventure.' 'Staff have been showering her with love and affection,' they said. They also revealed that she had actually been waiting to catch a train at Kogarah before she was safely secured. SDCH is reminding animal owners to ensure their pet's microchips are up to date and that they are wearing a collar with identifiable information. Athena, who has been affectionately nicknamed 'San Souci's favourite commuter', has become an overnight sensation, with social media naturally taking a shine to her. 'Look how well behaved she is sitting on the bus,' remarked one person. 'It seems like she's taken this route before, clever girl,' said another. 'Athena is starring in her own Disney adventure,' wrote a third. Are dogs allowed on the bus? Companion animals are allowed on NSW buses, with permission from the driver. However, unlike Athena, they are not allowed to sit on the seats. According to Transport NSW, 'the animal must be restrained in a suitable box, basket or other container at all times while on board.' Pets are not allowed on trains and metros or at any of stations. Assistance animals with a valid form of accepted accreditation are allowed on all public transport.
