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As we move into the first quarter of the year it is already promising to be a busy one. With a Dog Show planned for June and a new season of fundraising on the horizon (not forgetting our two shops open six days a week) we have an even greater need for volunteers. In particular we have an urgent need for drivers for the charity's van and for someone to co-ordinate all our publicity. Even if you can only spare a few hours a week, your help could make all the difference.
Animal Aid and Advice AGMDon't forget that our Annual General Meeting is taking place on 22nd March. As usual, the business part of the proceedings will be brisk leaving plenty of time to enjoy the guest speaker, Trevor Williams from The Fox Project. With urban foxes increasingly persecuted this is an ideal opportunity to sort out the facts from the fiction.Non-members are welcome but don't forget to check that your membership is up to date if you want to vote.
Smoky Joe - Evelyn and Alan JohnsonSmoky Joe came into our lives after we lost our dear companion Ginger Dozy. We were going to be free - no more heartbreaking decisions. However it was not to be - we saw Joe and were lost. He had turned up on someone's doorstep, aged about six months, well fed and cared for but homeless.When my husband Alan went to collect him, he opened the door of the pet carrier and Joe walked straight in and sat down as if to say "please take me home". We were told that he would probably hide for a couple of days and not eat very much. Alan opened the pet carrier door and out walked Joe, sniffed around the kitchen a bit, demolished a plateful of food, come into the sitting room and sat on each lap in turn! He never looked back. He is now after three years well known locally under several titles: Social Worker - He visits an elderly neighbour each day. Building inspector - The houses in our road are always being altered and Joe keeps his eye on the works being carried out and is a great favourite with all the builders. Jumble Sale Executive - He visits Leeson Hall where we hold our sales and oversees both goods and helpers! My one regret is that being such a young cat he will probably outlive me but I am told that this is not allowed and I will have to hang on.
Cat Photographic CompetitionThis is your last chance to enter Animal Aid & Advice's 2003 Cat Photographic Competitions. Entries will be accepted up till the morning of Wednesday 5th March 2003. If you haven't done so already pop those photos into an envelope now! Details are in the last newsletter.
Chemotherapy and Cats - Janet and Gillian AmbersThe word chemotherapy always brings to mind side effects, sickness and hair loss. but our experience of the last year, watching over a tough muggy from the mean streets of north London, has shown us this may not always be the case with animals. Our concern over "Christmas upset stomach" was diagnosed by the vet as lymphoma and so began our journey into the world of veterinary chemotherapy.After an operation to remove the tumour, ongoing treatment was a combination of two vet administered drugs, supplemented by steroids given daily at home. Our home and working lives were totally disrupted as we learnt to live with our new routine. Watching my boss's face as I explained that I would need to arrive late and leave early every Monday for at least two months because the cat was sick, and seeing the look of horror and disgust on the face of work colleagues forced to listen to the "was there anything in the litter tray when you left" telephone conversations, were some of the highs. Rushing home from work worried about what might be waiting and begging for emergency vet appointments when the worry became too much, were some of the lows. It took 13 chemo sessions over nearly nine months before we were finally told that her treatment was over and, even now, we are reminded that she is in remission, not cured. The much feared side effects did not really materialise: the bald patch from her operation was slow to grow over, she gradually lost all of her whiskers and some days we had to tempt her to eat, but at no time were they so bad that we considered discontinuing her treatment. And, as we celebrated her "birthday" with prawns (her) and champagne (us), she looked as healthy and strong (and bewhiskered) as before diagnosis. The moral of the story: if you should find yourself facing the same choices, don't panic, it may not be as bad as you fear, but be grateful for your forethought in investing in pet insurance. For advice on pet insurance contact your vet or telephone 0207 607 1723
Dog Show on Highbury Fields - Pat TusonAnimal Aid & Advice, in conjunction with Good Boy Dog School are organising a Dog Show on Highbury Fields to take place on Sunday, 1st June 2003.The overall management of the show will be undertaken by AA&A with the events themselves organised by the Good Boy Dog School. This will be an Exemption Dog Show open to all comers. Registration will take place from l0am and 12.00am with the judging between l2pm and 5pm. Events are not finalised yet but will include pedigree, non-pedigree, an agility display, behavioural classes, plus fun classes. We are hoping that the Kennel Club will be on hand with their Good Citizen Scheme. There will be lots of animal welfare and environmental charity stalls with goodies for sale. Information on animal welfare will be available, including details of free neutering for cats and cheap neutering for dogs and other animals for those in need. Refreshments will also be on sale. Highbury Fields is Islington's largest open space and is well worth a visit for its wonderful London Plane trees and surrounding Georgian houses. The Fields are situated a few minutes walk from Highbury and Islington Station with buses passing on nearby Holloway Road. This will be a fun day out for everyone, not forgetting the dogs, so come along and join in.
Good Boy Dog SchoolThe Good Boy Dog School has been established in North and North West London for over six years. Founded by Russian Dog Training instructor Dima Yeremenko, we have had over 1200 trainees attending the school in this country over this period.Most of our clients - people with dogs that developed behavioural problems or want to improve the existing habits. Many puppies come to the school to learn our new "dog - educational methods" such as hand-feeding, clicker - training, behaviour modification techniques, behaviour modelling or shaping etc. Training takes place both indoor and outside. privately or in groups. Home visits are also available. Our Summer Dog Training Boot Camp - is going into its third successful year and is gaining more and more admirers and fame. More information can be obtained from our website: www.goodboydogschool.com or by writing to: 117 Aboyne Road, Neasden, London, NW1O OEY. Telephone: 0208 931 8207 / 07957 228 269
The Reject - Marilyn DysonDriving home late one Friday - she was huddled on the pavement like a pair of old shoes - worn out and thrown out. She looked at me with her one eye, I called her and she came over, she was desperate for someone to notice her. She was filthy and alive with fleas. I would not leave her there. I went to my car, "are you coming?" I asked, she jumped in and off we went.I took her to the vet's the next day; she had one tooth to match her one eye and was quite old. I left her with the vet for her flea treatment and she also had a bath. Within the week we found someone who wanted her, to love her and care for her - she felt beautiful again.
Fox Project - Karen HeathWe are pleased to welcome Trevor Williams as speaker at our A.G.M this year. Trevor is Director of The Fox Project which started in 1991 as a fox advice bureau and deterrence consultancy service and promotes good relations between foxes and the public. Although The Fox Project is known mainly for fox rescue, deterrence is an essential part of their work. This saves many lives as there is still a problem with ignorance and myths surrounding the fox. Many people have concerns regarding their own pets and foxes and Trevor will be talking about this issue as well as rescue and deterrence.
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