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Noahs Arc Animal Charity Murcia
Sarah's & Martin's visit in Nov 2011
Hi
Everyone,
.As
some of you may know, 3 years ago, with the help of the Noah's Arc
Animal
Charity, Sarah & I helped rescue two dogs, brother & sister, BB &
Poppy
who were roaming stray in the Murcia region of Spain. They are now
approaching
their 3rd Xmas with us.
Each
Xmas we try to do a collection of things that are needed at the
Charity's
Refuge Kennels just outside of Mazarron and ship them out in
the
new year. During our visit to Spain last week, we spent a day at the
kennels
helping out with the dogs and them helping us! (see attached pics)
There
are around 40 lovely dogs there, all looking for homes.In
January, new laws
will mean that dogsin
the EU, will only have to wait 21 days before being able to come in
to
the UK; so hopefully this will enable more of these dogs find their
forever
homes.
I'm
not asking you to adopt a dog, although don't let me stop you if you
are
of the mind! What the Refuge needs is Leads & Collars, and Toys (not
soft ones),
second
hand or new. If your dog is getting new ones at Xmas, please
don't
throw them away! If you know people with dogs who have these
things,
we would be grateful for them all. We collect these items all year round.
Thanks
for taking the time to read this and please feel free to pass it
on
to any of your dog loving friends/colleagues.
Feliz
Navidad y un prospero Ano Nuevo!
Martin
Take a look at their page at
www.cambridgedogtrainingservices.co.uk
and Click
on the link to see the Noah's Arc 2011 Xmas Appeal Video
also the link to find out more about the Noah's Arc Animal Charity
and
maybe make a donation or buy a 2012 Calendar
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Our 2011 Christmas
get together & Winter Walk
Quiz & Curry Night – took place on Saturday 17th
December – we had 6 teams of 9 supporting
Hounds for Heroes - Heathlands - Support Dogs - Noah's Arc - Many Tears - Breast Cancer
Our MC for
the evening was Rebecca – who also
devised the whole quiz – all dog related
questions plus each team had to sing a Christmas Carol to gain more points. Rebecca young lady you did a great job –
Thank You… And you’re booked for next year!!
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Waiting to Start! and who's that salior walking out?
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The food was
great – something for everyone and plenty of it – for all those who wanted
second helpings! Gordon (Paul) Ramsey
and his team of head Chef Louise
assisted by Jean & Bill did a 5
star job – Thank You…..And you are also
booked for next year!!
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Curry King Paul
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During the
evening Martin had his friend of many years shaved off - going from full beard
to bare as a baby’s bum! He did this to raise money for Noah’s Arc – for which
he raised a £140 from members and still has more to collect.
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What have I done?
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Come & get me girls!
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The winning
team was Heathlands Animal Sanctuary led by Carol who
received £100 to donate to the Charity. From additional fund raising on the evening
every team shared a total of £144 to donate to
their team’s charity.
Thank you all
for coming and making it a great evening and a special Thank You to those who
helped set up, who after the meal washed up and put away the plates etc and to
those who helped clean up at the end of the evening.
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Heathland's Winning Team
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Winter Dog Walk 2011
Our yearly
Award for the Most Improved Dog of The
Year was presented to Arthur (owner
Sue) on Sunday 18th December just before our winter walk. The
Award was presented by Janet Saberton
the wife of the late Ted Saberton in whose memory the award is made.
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Sue, Arthur & Janet
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Lucky & Nat
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Also being
presented with our first ‘Life Time
Achievement Award’ was 11 ½
year old Lucky (Wells) – a
little lady of Dalmatian and Labrador/Springer Spaniel parents who is still as eager to work, learn,
(& eat!) and teach us all so much more about dogs – trained expertly over the years by Nat Wells.
Rebecca has a page call ‘Friends of CCEG’ if you
would like to know more go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Cambridge-Canine-Education-Group-CCEG/106593226110268
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Zara
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