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STUNNING SALISBURY DOGS MAKE IT INTO 2012 CALENDAR
Dogs Trust fundraising calendar features seven dogs from local area
Salisbury has this year proven a rich source of handsome hounds, with seven local dogs being selected by public vote to appear in a charity calendar. The Dogs Days calendar is produced by Dogs Trust in Newton Tony and is sold to raise vital funds.
Earlier in the year, dogs whose portraits were taken by Salisbury’s Trinity Photography were entered into a competition to find a model for each month in the calendar. A public vote then decided which marvellous mutts won a place, with the favourite dog also being crowned ‘cover star’. Collie Raffa, owned by Kevin McManus (then of Larkhill, since relocated to Manchester) was voted in as ‘Mr January’ and also won the coveted cover spot.
The calendar is available from the charity’s shop on Crane Street, Salisbury. It also features German Shepherd Hattie from Fordingbridge, Terrier Alfie from Bourton in Dorset, Spaniel Ché from Broughton in Hants and Husky cross Mischka from Swindon*.
Dogs Trust Supporter Relations Officer, Leslie Gold says:
“We had some totally gorgeous entries this year and the public voted a real selection through to take their place in the calendar. There are puppies and oldies and all sorts of breeds including a Staffie, a Shar Pei.and a Setter. This is the third year we’ve produced the Dog Days Calendar and we’re hoping sales will be even better than last year.”
The Rehoming Centre in Newton Tony cares for around 70 stray and abandoned dogs at any one time and receives no government funding so donations are vital.
WILTSHIRE VET TO BRAVE AMAZON JUNGLE FOR CHARITY
Dogs Trust to benefit from extreme South American challenge
Guy with Treacle, Darcy and Chilli
Guy with Treacle, Darcy and Chilli
On 6th October Guy Wolverson of Avon Lodge Veterinary Group will head off on the challenge of a lifetime. The Jungle Marathon will see him run 137 miles through the Amazon over seven days, carrying all his food and provisions on his back – all for the love of dogs!
Along with their practices in Salisbury, Amesbury and Wilton, Avon Lodge also tends to the veterinary needs of the resident canines at Dogs Trust Salisbury, which is based in Newton Tony. Guy is appealing for sponsorship to help him reach his target of £5000, all of which will go directly to care for the dogs at the rehoming centre.
Guy explains:
“Everyone thinks I’m a bit mad but strangely I’m really looking forward to it. If I manage to reach my target of raising £5000 for Dogs Trust Salisbury then the inevitable pain will all be worth it.
If anyone wants to know more, there’s a video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2liy69EZZyE. I’ve still got a long way to go to reach my target so I’m asking dog lovers to help by sponsoring me at http://www.justgiving.com/GuytheVet. All sponsorship is vital no matter the amount and will make a real difference to the lives of the dogs at Dogs Trust Salisbury.”
Leslie Gold, Supporter Relations Officer at Dogs Trust Salisbury comments:
“It’s amazing what Guy is doing. He’s going to face so much real danger - what a hero! All the money raised through the kind-hearted public sponsoring Guy at http://www.justgiving.com/GuytheVet is vital, as Dogs Trust receives no Government funding.”
Anyone interested in rehoming a canine resident of Dogs Trust Salisbury should call the centre on 01980 629634.
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 dogs each year through its network of 17 rehoming centres.
DOGS TRUST IS SEEING DOUBLE
Could you pair up with one of these five canine couples?
Dogs Trust in Newton Tony near Salisbury is urging potential dog owners to do a 'double take' before rehoming a single dog and consider offering a home to a pair.
Currently there are an astonishing five pairs of dogs at the rehoming centre looking for homes together. Staff are concerned that they are being overlooked in favour of single residents
Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre Manager, Alison Rodger says:
"It's unusual for us to have so many pairs of dogs in all at once. They came to us for very different but equally sad reasons and each pair is very close so it wouldn't be fair to split them up. They all have such sweet characters and will settle into their new home well with their buddy by their side."
Alison adds: "Rehoming a pair of dogs can be incredibly rewarding, especially if it means you’re helping to keep a friendship together. We're appealing to anyone who thinks that they can offer them a home together to please get in touch."
Looking for new homes are (l-r):
Blackie (eight years old) and Molly (nine years old) who are two of thousands of racing Greyhounds abandoned each year once they are no longer likely to win races.
Five year old Labradors Gypsy and Bettie that were litter mates and came into the centre after their owner sadly died.
Alfie the Chocolate Labrador and Bailey the long haired German Shepherd who came in when their owner couldn't find rented accommodation that allowed dogs. Bailey also has epilepsy so it’s vital for him to find a safe, loving new home as soon as possible.
Margo and Ollie - are four year old Terriers whose owner had to start working longer hours including some nights, so felt he couldn’t offer them the level of care they deserve.
Nine year old Terriers Lucky and Petra have lived together since they were born but were handed over after their owner had a baby
Anyone interested in rehoming these or other canine residents of Dogs Trust Salisbury should call the centre on 01980 629634.
DARING RESCUE DOG IN TRAINING FOR NEW HOME
Charlie aiming to be a canine champion
Current Dogs Trust Salisbury resident Charlie has been putting his spare time to good use, by getting in shape for the UK’s biggest year of sport in 2012. The bouncy one year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been training hard, perfecting his jumping skills so he is now a hurdling superstar.
Alison Rodgers, Manager of Dogs Trust Salisbury explains:
“Charlie was handed in to Dogs Trust Salisbury because his previous owners could no longer cope with an energetic young dog. For some people though, that’s exactly what they’re looking for and it means he’s always willing to go on a good walk!
A prolific high jumper, Charlie is looking for a new home where he will be kept busy and won’t be left alone for long periods of time – tall fences are also vital! He can live with teenage children but needs to be the only pet in the household.”
Anyone interested in rehoming Charlie or another canine resident of Dogs Trust Salisbury should call the centre on 01980 629634.
RAIN DOESN’T STOP PLAY AT DOGS TRUST SALISBURY OPEN DAY
Crowds flocked and tails wagged but no records were broken
Despite the showers, around 5000 dog lovers from across the South and South West supported Dogs Trust Salisbury’s Open Day on Sunday 7th August.
Many turned out especially for the Super Stay – an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the biggest simultaneous dog stay. And although the record remained intact*, 463 dogs managing to sit or stay for 2 whole minutes is not an achievement to be sniffed at!
Leslie Gold, Supporter Relations Officer for Dogs Trust Salisbury says:
“We aimed high with the Super Stay but although we fell short, it was still quite a spectacle. During the record attempt everything stopped - it was so peaceful and seeing 463 dogs in perfect harmony was truly amazing.
“We also managed to raise a staggering £18,450, all of which will go towards helping care for current and future canine residents of the rehoming centre. Dogs Trust receives no government funding so all donations are vital and we’re very grateful to each and every member of public – four legged and two - who supported our Open Day.”
Dogs Trust Salisbury hopes to make a new attempt to break the record at next year’s Open Day and Fun Dog Show.
DOGS TRUST SALISBURY IS ‘BARKING AT THE MOON’
Late night opening is introduced for visitors
Dogs Trust Salisbury is introducing new late night opening for visitors in an effort to drive more dog-lovers to come and visit the many mutts at the rehoming centre who are all looking for a loving home. Dogs Trust hope the extended hours will give those dogs who are more lively in the evening a chance to shine as not all dogs show themselves best during the day-some may bark with the lark and others howl with the owl.
From 5th May to late September Dogs Trust Salisbury will be open until 8pm every Thursday evening. Staff are hoping that the flexible hours will help to showcase the dogs in a new light. Trials piloted in two rehoming centres have seen approximately an extra dog a week rehomed over a six month period which means the scheme could see an extra 500 dogs rehomed from Dogs Trust rehoming centres throughout the year.
Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre Manager, Alison Rodger explains: “We have dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes here - pedigrees and crossbreeds - and they’re all searching for their perfect match. We have Scamp, a 13-year-old Collie-cross who acts like a youngster during the morning but calms down during the day so late night visitors will get a chance to see Scamp acting his age for a change. He is a sociable fun loving pooch who would make the perfect pet in the right home”.
Alison adds “Charlie is a stunning three-year-old Staffie who is often over looked by potential owners, but his slick white coat should really make him stand out at night. We hope that late night opening will not only give special dogs like Scamp and Charlie a chance to shine but will provide late night pet browsing for visitors who work during the day”.
If you can give these cracking canines the loving home they deserve please call the Dogs Trust Salisbury Rehoming Centre on 01980 629 634 or visit the centre at 45 Amesbury Road, Newton Tony, Wiltshire, SP4 0HW.
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 17 Rehoming Centres nationwide.
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