Thursday, 30 June 2016

Karratha and Dampier

There is not a lot to interest tourists in Karratha as it is a working town. There are good shopping and other facilities as it is the largest regional town in this area.

We had to visit the local vet because the dogs were due for a vaccination and they need to stay up to date to be allowed to go to the occasional doggy daycare. Number One dog has been suffering from anxiety when we are on the road with the van, but she is OK in the Jeep at other times. We have a few sedative pills to try her on, but as they are a Schedule 8 drug (controlled drug) I could only get 8 pills at a time. If they work we will have to see if other vets will supply us along the way.

An unexpected discovery at the Karratha Vet was framed photos of the original Red Dog and the original chain collar and tags worn by Red Dog. The chain was "lost" for many years before being found in the vet's safe where it had been long forgotten. When the film was made the star of the show Koko wore the original chain and tags. Dampier is a mining port that also has salt mines. There wasn't much to see apart from the statue of Red Dog and the flowering Sturt Pea.

Currently Number Two dog is in a state because the family behind us are bursting balloons. Apparently it is dad's 40th birthday and he thinks that gives him licence to disturb others in the caravan park. Tomorrow we are going to Port Hedland, the first of many towns in this area that does not have any dog-friendly caravan parks. The local council provides "overflow" facilities at the racecourse for travellers with pets, and the golf club has a few sites so we shall see what is on offer.

 

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