Whanganui letters: Pound staff go the extra mile 19 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read Praise for pound staff. Photo / File Whanganui Chronicle Pound heroes I am writing to pass on my thanks to the staff at the Whanganui Pound. Especially to Bernie and Marieke. As a rescue we are often in touch with them and value their advice and expertise. One recent dog was actually fostered by Marieke and brought back to health while being socialised. These guys work so hard for the very best outcome for every dog surrendered to them. I am so sad that some dogs must be euthanised. However if the team at the pound have to make that call it is not because they want to. I have seen for myself how hard they all work for the dogs alongside Aran Dog Rescue.