And the silly season is upon us!!!!

So things have been busy, busy down at the APS.

Just to update you on the premises, we had a load of concreting done in order to rectify the crazy paving that was around the place, what a massive difference this has made to the look of the APS, and there is more to come, just as soon as we get our busy concreter booked in. We obtained new outdoor tables for our wonderful volunteers thanks to a government grant :-) We have a new volunteer gardener, who has managed to weed almost the entire front of the APS in two Saturdays. This Sunday gone we had a busy bee day with volunteers and animal carers of the day dashing around the place completely blitzing and tidying up, once again, a fantastic effort from our commited vollies.

Kitten season has begun in earnest! Right now, we have every single one of our quarantine areas (8 in total) full with new mums and babies. As of Saturday, we had 3 drop dead gorgeous tiny, wee black kittens for sale, and their mum too, I thought they would all have gone by now, but not so!! So if you know anyone who is looking for a gorgeous kitten, please send them to us. Do not be fooled by the ads in the Quokka or the Sun. Times - whilst the ad may sound tempting "Free to Good Home", I believe that ours, costing $120, are a fantastic price as this DOES include all their vaccinations, they are sold de'flead and wormed, and includes their sterilisation and microchipping at the age of 6 months. In anybodys book, this is a BARGAIN. But who can put a price on love...... and these little angels are pure joy.

This Sunday, (4th November, 10am-12pm) we are holding our annual Dog Walk fundraiser, and are hoping that all of our supporters and new people too!! will come along and join us.

We will be at Sutherlands Park, Reserve F, located on Gay Street, Huntingdale – off Southern River Road.

Water for our waggy friends will be supplied as well as “pick-up-bags”! Soft drinks will also be available to purchase.

The reserve is a very easy walk around and there is plentiful parking. There is also an excellent playground area for the two legged kids.

There will be prizes to be won by the furkids, so get in training now to ensure you win TOP DOG in these elite categories:

• Waggiest tail / butt wiggle
• Longest / lolli’est tongue
• Fastest peanut butter eater in the West

All we ask is that your dog/s be on a lead at all times, and as we are raising funds for the upkeep of our animals at the APS we ask for a $5 donation per doggy.

It would be fantastic to see as many people there as we can.

On the subject of our wonderful four legged woofer friends, this week I would love for you to meet Saxon, who specifically emailed his story to Emily, who passed it on to me, and asked that he go in this week, for he could not believe that a CAT had made the grade before him, and Pango, a slightly off kilter one at that!

Hi, my name is Saxon, I thought I would start this Article with a little bit about myself, I am happy, smart (I sit when asked) energetic, eager to please and although modest I have to mention the fact that I am indeed a bit of a looker, everybody tells me this, from friends to passer’s by, and I must admit I am inclined to agree!!

I am a young man of two and a half years of age and I am currently residing in the APS hotel for those of us who are between homes at the moment. I am seeking that forever home with a kind and loving companion who has lots of time to give me. In return I will be the most loyal and affectionate companion you could ever wish for, all in all I'm a bit of a catch really.

I am a Kelpie/ Staffy cross of medium build, although I myself have no preference on my companion to be’s build as long as they enjoy playing fetch and long strolls in the park (or the beach). But I would rather there be no young children at my new home as I feel I may be a little too energetic for them.

As I have previously mentioned my love of nice walks I should probably take this opportunity to tell you about my walking style, which is described by all as laid back and relaxed, I like to stay by my companion’s heel and have far too many manners to pull on my lead.

Really, there is too much to say in one short article, so the only way to realise my full potential is to come and visit me at my current abode, where initially there will be a great deal of excitement (but really who can blame me??), the best way for us to get to know one another is a nice relaxing walk, I can suggest a route for you.

I really look forward to meeting my new companion.

Lots of puppy kisses

Saxon (handsome huh?!)