Key Takeaways
- Two dogs, Thunder and Sunny, opened a living room door and allowed a bull and a horse to enter the home of NT politician Andrew Mackay.
- The incident was captured on a pet camera and showed the animals roaming freely inside the house, causing some mischief and mess.
- The dogs had managed to nudge the sliding door open, allowing the bull, Sue, and the horse, Cricket, to enter and explore the home.
- The animals got up to various antics, including knocking things off shelves, eating from the scrap bin, and drinking from the fish tank.
- Fortunately, no animals were harmed, and no significant damage was done, although there was some water and mud to clean up.
Introduction to the Incident
The home of NT politician Andrew Mackay in Darwin’s rural area was recently invaded by some unexpected visitors. Two dogs, Thunder and Sunny, managed to open the living room door, allowing a bull and a horse to enter the house. The incident was captured on a pet camera, which Mr. Mackay had set up to monitor his pets while he was away. The footage shows the animals roaming freely inside the house, causing some mischief and mess. Mr. Mackay, who represents the rural electorate of Goyder, was in town having dinner with a friend when he checked the pet cam and was surprised to see a cow’s head walk past the frame.
The Great Escape
As Mr. Mackay and his fiancé rushed home, they spooled back through the footage to piece together how the animals had managed to infiltrate their home. It appeared that the dogs had nudged the sliding door open, allowing the bull, Sue, to enter the house. Sue was followed by Cricket, the horse, who had only recently joined the family. The dogs had apparently decided to make a break for freedom, and in the process, had let in the two larger animals. Mr. Mackay said that the door didn’t quite close when they left, and the dogs had taken advantage of the opportunity to explore the outdoors.
The Animals’ Antics
Once inside, the animals got up to all sorts of antics. Sue, the bull, was seen stopping to scratch his head against the door, before examining the living room couch. Cricket, the horse, joined in the fun, and the two animals spent about an hour and a half exploring the house. They knocked things off shelves, ate from the scrap bin, and even drank from the fish tank. Mr. Mackay said that the fish tank had dropped about 20 centimeters worth of water, but fortunately, the fish seemed to have survived the ordeal. The animals also left some mud and water behind, but no significant damage was done.
A Happy Ending
Despite the chaos caused by the animals, Mr. Mackay was relieved that no one was harmed, and no significant damage was done. He said that he was happy to see Cricket, who had only recently joined the family, making himself at home. Mr. Mackay also joked that he was pleased that the animals had not left any "patties" behind. The incident has been a lighthearted and entertaining one, and Mr. Mackay has been enjoying the attention and amusement it has brought. He has even joked that he has told the dogs "no more parties when mum and dad are out," and has been keeping a close eye on Cricket and Sue, who are waiting eagerly for the door to magically open again.
Conclusion
The incident at Mr. Mackay’s home is a reminder that animals can be unpredictable and full of surprises. The footage of the animals roaming freely inside the house has been entertaining and amusing, and it’s a good thing that no one was harmed. Mr. Mackay’s lighthearted attitude and sense of humor have made the incident even more enjoyable, and it’s clear that he loves and appreciates his pets, even when they get into mischief. The incident has also highlighted the importance of keeping a close eye on pets and making sure that they are safe and secure, even when their owners are away.