So Many, Many Ways to Say ………………………………..THANK YOU!
Our Christmas Sale on the 3rd was a fantastic success. We extend a big Thank You to all those people who bought items and were so generous in supporting us to enable us to care for the animals. We are going into the New Year with funds to help us through the winter.
A thank you goes out to those who donated useful items or beautiful objet d’art.
We are so grateful to all the benevoles who helped on the day and those who gave of their time in the months up to the sale.
So many, many ways and so many kind, generous people we wish to thank – but simple is best and sincerely expressed – THANK YOU!
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2024.
Anita and Peter Edwards and all the rescued animals
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.
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!
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 ToolSpotless and ready for the next job!
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.
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!
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.
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.
