Month: May 2024

JACKIE BOY

Jackie Boy – a doggy gentleman, came to us at the age of 12 after it is thought his previous elderly owner had died. A quiet life with no hassle, food on a regular basis, water always on hand and a daily stroll were all that Jack wanted or enjoyed. He didn’t like a lot of fuss but enjoyed a nice chat and a pat on the head every now and then throughout the day. As he aged, Jack found it difficult to walk around the parks in the area but he enjoyed a ride in the car and would wait for his companions to have their daily constitutionals. His idea of exercise was to lope around the garden on the same route once a day after his main meal. When he began to lose his sight he went more slowly around the garden and got to know the route by following his nose. After a while the lopes got slower and shorter until it was just a visit outside for the essentials.

He snoozed most of the day, only waking to eat his food. He was very contented, always comfortable and as he drifted into his dotage he still responded to the conversations and enjoyed a gentle tickle behind the ears. His snoozes grew into deeper and deeper sleeps and his breathing became shallower until there was no more breathing and he was rested forever.

R.I.P. Jackie Boy – December 2006 to February 2024 – 18 years 1 month

10 Years – The Successes of the Rescues

A big THANK YOU to all the contestants, Top Kebab and all the helpers on the Fun Day on Saturday 8th June. It was a glorious day and donations and money raised will help the Rescues in the Centre. The funding will go towards special diets, vets bills and general care needs. THANK YOU from Peter and Myself and all those animals in our care – Woof, woof, chirp, cheep, squawk, baa and miaow. (see below – After the effort – the rewards)

This year we celebrate our 10th year as an animal rescue and our work continues. Since January we have had more dogs and owners achieving a Certificate for Good Behaviour, Bovril, Sasha, Finn and Poppy. Several dogs are undertaking training courses to pass the grades to allow them to compete in Agility Competitions.

Bovril, Sasha, Finn and Poppy are amongst the many who have happy homes where they enjoy loving companionship. Participating in training for agility and/or obedience has given them confidence with other dogs and people. They are all socialized – a far cry from fear, abandonment and loneliness.

Click the links to read about some of the Rescues

A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

The Experience of Competition and the story of a Rescue dog

Agility and Training

Good Citizens

See the poster below for our latest Agility Games. Please note that spectators/supporters are welcome. However, entries are only allowed from those in official Agility Clubs. This years event will be held in the sand-school at Grande Daze Centre.

This year will be the first time that some of the dogs who have passed through the grades will be able to compete. We wish everyone the best of luck and thank everyone for their efforts.

Kodie and Roo are the latest to have achieved their Grade 2. Updates and more information on the agility events can be seen on the Facebook page Club Grande Daze Agility.

After the effort – the rewards

For those of us of a more mature and sedate pace we have Hoopers, click the link Hoopers

We have re-homed hundreds of dogs, held dozens and dozens of fundraising events. Our onsite shop ‘Boîte-Box/Bric-a-Brac’ opened in 2018 and continues to receive donations to provide bargains for all those who visit and have a browse.

We are grateful to all those who participate in events, support us with donations. buy things from our shop, assist us with exercising the rescues and cleaning and maintaining areas of the Centre.

UNFORTUNATELY, WE EXPECT TO MEET MORE NEEDY ANIMALS IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS BUT LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION.

We go forward to the next years with new plans and ideas which will be posted in due course.
THANK YOU ANITA AND PETER

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

Reaching the end of another busy few months with the animals, we are now able to update everyone on how the support and the money raised has helped the animals.

In recent months we have continued to take care of the animals needing rehabilitation and medical attention. 4 dogs and 2 more adult cats have been rescued. The vets bills incurred have been for surgery and treatment for malnutrition, neutering and treating injuries of the new rescues. Ongoing
costs for parasite prevention and updating inoculations of those animals still in rehabilitation are being managed. The everyday expenses of special dietary needs and general feeding requirements, plus grooming and hygiene items continue.

We are delighted to report that three dogs have recently arrived in their forever homes.

We’ll keep you posted in a few months time on how things are going. You have helped us to care for all the needy animals in the refuge. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.

Anita and Peter Edwards.