BOÎTE-BOX/BRIC-À-BRAC

Boite-BoxBric a Brac

We’re having another sale at the Centre on 8th September. As usual we have some wonderful items at very, very reasonable prices that might make your blood pressure soar with excitement. Mind you, we do have for sale a blood pressure monitor to check that your ok. Look out in the next couple of weeks for previews of some of the goodies available.

See some of our items on https://www.facebook.com/animalcompanioncentre/

Reboot Wins Again!

Wonderful Ambassadors

At the Breed Show at Segrè on Sunday 27th August beautiful Reboot triumphed again; she was 1st Excellent in the Open Class. It was a very good day that rewarded the efforts of both Reboot and Nadège. Wonderful ambassadors for Grande Daze Companion Centre – CONGRATULATIONS!

Revolutionary New Cleaning Tool!

Techological innovation.

This revolutionary new cleaner clears up all those hard to get cobwebs, gets into every nook and cranny and leaves them spotless. Of course, like all cleaners it too needs a bit of a brush up after all the hard work. It’s called a Dylan Griff and is patent pending. Technological innovation at its very best!

The Dylan Griff Cleaning Tool
Spotless and ready for the next job!

MY APPRECIATION FOR A GREAT EFFORT!

The demonstration at the Terre en Fête, St Germain Le Guillaume.

We have had so many events over the past few years and I am often lost for words to express my gratitude. The Terre en Fête, St Germain Le Guillaume on 19/20 August was one of those occasions. Everyone participating in the demonstration displayed their usual enthusiasm and skills, and we were supported by those who stayed at home to ‘keep shop’ (Peter and Denise) and those standing on the sidelines showing their appreciation. Many, many thanks to everyone.

Anita Edwards

SYMBIOSIS or “A DAY OUT WITH YOUR DOG”

Humans and dogs are social animals and enjoy sharing activities together.

I’m sure that as you read this article your spirits will lift. Humans and dogs are social animals and enjoy sharing activities together. Recently the activities of walking and talking have come to the fore in a most pleasing way and includes the eating element for us humans.

Grande Daze is enjoying the fundraising and advertising support of the Tea Room, ‘Le Patis’, where you can view paintings and crafts by local people and Grande Daze artists and crafts people. Many of our friends and clients are customers of ‘Le Patis’ and eagerly recommend a visit to enjoy the delicious food served in the tastefully decorated tea room.

At Grande Daze, as well as boarding, grooming and training we have a dog walking area where you can walk with your dog on and off the lead. Get together with your friends to book a session and you can enjoy conversation while you and your dogs get exercise. Having tired the dogs at a training session or a walk you can then browse in our onsite shop for that something you didn’t know you needed but can’t do without.

After your bargain hunt you may prefer to take your dog home before meandering along the country roads to Landivy, “Le Patis” Salon de The for lunch, a cream tea or afternoon tea (depending on the time of day). Of course, at this stage in your day out, if your dog still accompanies you, it will be necessary for a short stroll and a drink for the dog before you go for your meal inside accompanied by your dog, or, you might even like to eat outside under the awning with your dog at your feet.

You can be sure of a warm welcome from Jon and Jason, Proprietors of Le Patis. Once ensconced at your table you can indulge your taste buds with cakes, sandwiches and other delights made in-house by Jon and served to you by their friendly waitress Claire. When you have tasted the sweet and savoury flavours and mind blowing textures of his cooking it is obvious that baking is a labour of love for Jon. In his words, “When I bake I am in another world, there’s no stress just the all consuming aromas of combining wonderful ingredients. The process is creative, like an artist painting a picture”. It is delicious food!

Of course, you can enjoy your day out in reverse order and walk off the calories gained from your too good to resist indulgence of those Le Patis gastronomic delights!

Anita and Peter and Jon and Jason would love to see you at their respective establishments!

THE BOOK SALE – OUR GRATITUDE

Billie and Stewart (2 of our rescue dogs back for a visit to help others in need) with their human companions Jill and Phil at the Book Sale on Wednesday, 12th July.

We had a wonderful response for our first fundraising sale at the shop since the pandemic. Thank you to one and all for such marvellous generosity.
Everyone picked up some bargain books and lots of other items at rock bottom prices. Wednesday was also one of our busy training days and shoppers were able to catch sight of Peter and myself giving lessons in the sand-school.

Our shop is now open 5 days per week and you can be sure of a welcome.

We are extremely grateful for the support given to us and it helps us to pay for the care of all of the rescued animals. In particular, this month, as well as minor routine issues, we have had 2 bitches spayed and corrective eye surgery for one of the dogs (a costly operation).

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Anita and Peter and all the animals.

CACS NATIONAL BREED SHOW – CHATEAUBRIANT 1 JULY 2023

Okinawa and Reboot sporting their rosettes – Chateaubriant July 2023

Okinawa and Reboot train in obedience and agility at Grande Daze and we are proud to say that they are both national champions for their respective breeds:

At the national show held at Chateabriant in July Okinawa achieved:

2nd Excellent, RCACS – Standard Bull Terrier

and Reboot gained 1st Excellent RCACS for her breed.

OKINAWA is the only Standard Bull Terrier who has trained to participate in Agility compétitions; she has passed the necessary Obédience test and achieved her Agility pass. In September she will compete in her first Agility compétition as part of the Canin Club Grande Daze Agility and Education Team.

CONGRATULATIONS!

BOOK SALE

BOOK SALE

12th JULY, 2023

GRANDE DAZE RESCUE CENTRE,

LA GRANDE GAUDINIERE, LA BIGOTTIERE 53240

10 am to 4 pm

CCGDAE EVENT

Le CCGDAE (Club Canin Grande Daze Agilité et Éducation) a organisé une journée de collecte de fonds “Agility Games” le week-end dernier. La semaine dernière a été un tourbillon de travail au refuge, avec des besoins de toilettage nécessaire pour garder les animaux au frais par ces fortes chaleurs, notre administrateur n’a pas eu beaucoup de temps libre, ce qui a retardé la publication de nos remerciements. 
Le Refuge Grande Daze est très reconnaissant envers les organisateurs, les participants et les supporters de l’événement. Grace à cette journée collecte de fond vous nous avez aidé à prendre soins des soins des animaux secourus, en particulier avec les dépenses supplémentaires à cette période de l’année avec des toilettages et les traitements antiparasitaires nécessaires.

Un immense MERCI de la part des animaux.

Merci d’Anita et Peter.

The CCGDAE (Club Canin Grande Daze Agility and Education) held a fund raising “Fun Day” last weekend. It’s been a whirlwind of a week since the event, with extra grooming needs to keep the animals cool in this hot weather. Plus, our Admin has had time off which has delayed publication of our thank you. The Grande Daze Rescue is very grateful to the organisers, the participants and the supporters of the event. You have helped to pay for the care of the rescued animals, particularly with the added expenses at this time of year with extra grooming and the parasite treatments required.

A huge THANK YOU from the animals.

Grateful thanks from Anita and Peter.