As well as car accidents, de-sexing and general woes, there were gunshot wounds. This one passed through at a favourable angle missing the important bits and he was sent home the next day. Amie had needed to lure him out from under his house cos he was so scared. The "dog man," one of the police, is responsible for shooting any unregistered animals. He is not a great shot.

Helmets become compulsory for scooter riders in Rarotonga from April. A helmet would've saved this guy lots of strife. The clinic welcomes donations of food, bedding and dog helmets.