tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78582470225026989152024-03-19T16:33:07.281+08:00Animal Protection Society Of WA IncAnimal refuge for abandoned cats and dogs in Southern river, Western Australia.APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-83703901551857193622011-05-27T22:18:00.001+08:002011-05-27T22:19:49.480+08:00<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Hi Everyone, another busy week has past with Chloe going to her new home as well as our lovely pups Effie and Andy who weren't with us for long at all. We do have two female chihuahua x pups still looking for their forever homes. If you are willing to put the time into training them and be prepared for any normal puppy behaviour, like chewing of things, then come see us so we can arrange a meeting. They are very cute and are now about 11 weeks old. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkTrLUkLvZBf4c61hHE4BZoxhGJEIl8EptER0QwKmobbMPSFkoxiNzM-rUB1YD0Yju8j2IPJ08RkEkVAfBu6_4Uk21NybseExDz6GT67Uq_UfcQ0xuQLv2gDtEUsPA1rcMm_OOjMr4ko/s1600/Coco+and+Rocket.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkTrLUkLvZBf4c61hHE4BZoxhGJEIl8EptER0QwKmobbMPSFkoxiNzM-rUB1YD0Yju8j2IPJ08RkEkVAfBu6_4Uk21NybseExDz6GT67Uq_UfcQ0xuQLv2gDtEUsPA1rcMm_OOjMr4ko/s200/Coco+and+Rocket.JPG" t8="true" width="200" /></a>Coco and Rocket about 5 wks old.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The biggest news this week was Benson going to his foster home with Anna. He has settled in well and I am sure he will appreciate the home comforts during the winter nights. Anna and Rick, we can't thank you enough.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">With Benson gone to his foster home I was able to pick up Bobby, a 3yr old staffy x who was due to be euthanased today. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">He was surrendered to the pound as he attacked a cat who went into his yard. He is a very timid boy, particularly of men, (not nasty though) so perhaps he hasn't had such a great life previously. It took me a while to get him into the car and he spent the journey nestled on the floor behind the driver's seat. I put my hand around to pat him and all I got was lots of licks. Such a sweetie. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Through the help of a Perth Pets in Need Facebook, we had a lovely young lady named Rebecca pick up another dog from the same pound who was also due to be put to sleep today. She is a lovely kelpie girl now named Tuppence. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Bobba and Jordan went to their new homes today due to the great work from Lyn, our Friday carer. It has been a good week with two dogs saved from an unnecessary death and the others to their forever homes and foster home.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Lastly, is there any kind heart out there who is willing to foster dear old Leo? (or give him his forever home) He is just the sweetest dog, (does need to lose some weight) absolutely loves company and a little daily walk. Anyone who is interested please contact the shelter 93986616. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BP0gYiRwiD4QRjfImBidtJmjAuiTl0v0em5FWdxc2-kDv9O3JOCJgWc0ary1RFU9mG_rI3fQRhimhOyZCjrNZ8cJChM8S_k1Hn6omZCz8nYV4RB5sRASLM92HeJeajANOpGcG1TEMKU/s1600/Leo%252C+kelpie+x.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BP0gYiRwiD4QRjfImBidtJmjAuiTl0v0em5FWdxc2-kDv9O3JOCJgWc0ary1RFU9mG_rI3fQRhimhOyZCjrNZ8cJChM8S_k1Hn6omZCz8nYV4RB5sRASLM92HeJeajANOpGcG1TEMKU/s200/Leo%252C+kelpie+x.JPG" t8="true" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Leo cuddled up in his warm blanket</div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-81125076911253045232011-04-21T21:05:00.000+08:002011-04-21T21:05:01.674+08:00Our quiz night which was held on the 16th April was a huge success, raising $7962.00. Many thanks go to all the people who gave their time, fabulous donations for prizes and to the large number of people who attended and supported us so well. Emily and the fund raising team did a lot of hard work and obviously it paid off well, so a big thankyou to them. Overall a fun night and all the cats and dogs will benefit from the money raised. APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-61843000274268089212011-03-07T23:38:00.000+08:002011-03-07T23:38:52.433+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKC1G5gBVW0TuQpZub8ejwe_tEChZzoAMBneioopC3s5Ne9kbbRAiIyDnLqAXCRKZ8XALXFpgl2YDy0A2opGP1zMgBEFotWCo_3B14rGg3xFz3fWgCgwWMN4OQZ0kaFlfcIgP6kRf8-U/s1600/Bali+in+his+foster+home.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKC1G5gBVW0TuQpZub8ejwe_tEChZzoAMBneioopC3s5Ne9kbbRAiIyDnLqAXCRKZ8XALXFpgl2YDy0A2opGP1zMgBEFotWCo_3B14rGg3xFz3fWgCgwWMN4OQZ0kaFlfcIgP6kRf8-U/s200/Bali+in+his+foster+home.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKw9YtGe5ysdlWFSRJxhzskAKR7QhuT4xqxyY91sMCG7ZNWvoyQUAydO5RsIGMzr0keg9m-1FwoO4JTGQt4KUEGswbLx8YwQ_sTKmgHOqNqtkBdhsFgtb27kESpiUXBiJdrv1uq-jJTM/s1600/Look+at+that+face.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKw9YtGe5ysdlWFSRJxhzskAKR7QhuT4xqxyY91sMCG7ZNWvoyQUAydO5RsIGMzr0keg9m-1FwoO4JTGQt4KUEGswbLx8YwQ_sTKmgHOqNqtkBdhsFgtb27kESpiUXBiJdrv1uq-jJTM/s200/Look+at+that+face.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>As you know the website has been updated so I have not been able to post for a while. The latest good news is Bali, our long term resident is now being fostered by Beth and Jim, fabulous volunteers who do a lot for the shelter. They have taken Bali into their home and he is doing really well and by the photos they have sent, you can see he is very happy. <br />
<img border="0" height="150" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHcAB3P3FBq1ZRJhi6mnUTvfI9RnWGXcUS1-bIe7O-Jc1msvb3StyReFJVVEoDw-QGV8cBE5JOLA9L8VNTNvZVSjWv20SJRVjnCm7EkYtUO12Q0BxE9tUM4o0jT7nuEdoN1qlSb23D2g/s200/Bali%2527s+first+night.JPG" width="200" />Bali is still waiting for his forever home.APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-71469204184592842172010-11-07T18:50:00.000+08:002010-11-07T18:50:36.574+08:00One by one, they pass my cage,<br />
Too old, too worn, too broken, no way.<br />
Way past his time, he can't run and play,<br />
Then they shake their heads slowly and go on their way.<br />
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A little old man, arthritic and sore,<br />
It seems I am not wanted anymore.<br />
I once had a home, I once had a bed,<br />
A place that was warm, and where I was fed.<br />
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Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail.<br />
Who wants a dog so old and so frail?<br />
My family decided I didn't belong,<br />
I got in their way, my attitude was wrong.<br />
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Whatever excuse they made in their head,<br />
Can't justify how they left me for dead.<br />
Now I sit in this cage, where day after day,<br />
The younger dogs get adopted and driven away.<br />
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When I had almost come to the end of my rope,<br />
You saw my face, and I finally had hope.<br />
You saw through the grey, and the legs bent with age,<br />
And felt I still had life beyond this cage.<br />
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You took me home, gave me food and a bed,<br />
And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head.<br />
We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low,<br />
You love me dearly, you want me to know.<br />
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I may have lived my life with another,<br />
But you outshine them with a love so much stronger.<br />
And I promise to return all the love I can give,<br />
To you, my dear person, as long as I live.<br />
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I may be with you for a week, or for years,<br />
We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears.<br />
And when the time comes that God deems I must leave,<br />
I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve.<br />
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And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new,<br />
My thoughts and my heart will still be with you.<br />
And I will brag to all who will hear,<br />
Of the person who made my last days so dear.<br />
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Author Unkown<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stanley</td></tr>
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Please don't overlook our oldies, Eric, Stanley and Melody.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melody</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kerry and Fletch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dawn and Macro</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clare and Marley</td></tr>
</tbody></table> Last Sunday (3rd October) was Dogs Day Out at Rushton Park, Kelmscott. Three APS dogs, Macro, Marley and Fletch were taken to the event by Dawn, Clare and myself. We met many ex APS dogs with their new families and it was terrific to see them all again. It was amazing to see so many dogs at the event and no dog fights, just all very happy canines. The Dog Agility Clubs got together to organise the agility for the day and all proceeds ($153.10) was kindly donated to APS. Christine from For Paws Pet Grooming of Kelmscott also worked tirelessly doing the dog wash and donated $453.30. Many thanks to the Dog Agility Clubs and Christine from For Paws Pet Grooming for their kind donations. Also thanks go to some APS volunteers, Michael, Suzanne, Norma and Kay for giving up their time to man the APS stand and raise more money to help all the animals. Macro, Marley and Fletch were so well behaved and did us proud! Lucky boys Fletch and Marley went to their new homes the very next day. We will all miss them and hope they have a happy forever after. APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-72415470115771086702010-09-12T20:32:00.001+08:002010-09-13T10:55:54.141+08:00UPDATE ON LEROY - HE NOW HAS A HOME, YAY!<br />
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</tbody></table>Eric had an outing to Brookland Greens with me on Saturday. He was such a little man on a mission to see the world. He could not get in the car quick enough, once in, stood up on the back seat looking out the back window in excitement. I had to secure him to the back seat as I am sure he would have jumped around the car or into the front seat with me. When we got to the park he walked well (although he did pull sometimes) and had great pleasure marking his territory on as many trees as he could. We passed ducks, kids on bikes and skateboards as well as other dogs and he behaved himself, just showed interest but did not lunge or chase. I tried to sit and have cuddles with him before we got into the car to go back to the shelter but Eric was not at all interested at this time, he preferred to check out the action going on around him. I have never known a dog to be so interested in his surroundings. He is different when going to bed at night in the shelter as he will happily have his jacket on (pj's), a rug over him and give kisses and cuddles. He just doesn't have time for that sort of girly stuff when out. This dear older man seems to get overlooked and it would be great to find him a home with someone who has energy (as he still does) to take him on walks but he would not suit anyone who has cats as they are not his favourite furry friends.APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-77147585523182233962010-09-03T19:24:00.000+08:002010-09-03T19:24:50.944+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovBwo56RvdxHwdbPkJLas8AhDfIub9SiGCJdy2A2zlwGXsiDDUpD7J9FY8UZFWMgrbrnu-mPL9Bf90i_uFowJmuN96T8NldhzqCwYOXh6JAEfpgXy55lc_Qd4-ZOhogzA3QmFdh2qKJ4/s1600/Leroy+in+the+garden" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovBwo56RvdxHwdbPkJLas8AhDfIub9SiGCJdy2A2zlwGXsiDDUpD7J9FY8UZFWMgrbrnu-mPL9Bf90i_uFowJmuN96T8NldhzqCwYOXh6JAEfpgXy55lc_Qd4-ZOhogzA3QmFdh2qKJ4/s320/Leroy+in+the+garden" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BM5GMJImHffALqafqSfroe8H46Jq76trT4c3r-ubAnZd9uic08mLAgimkCktQGdZKG4uKulj469U_3_sQ_kzJL1Qyy5aThd194mh6gk8UwSbehDIOT99BorNGJG80475z1oBk7btY_8/s1600/Leroy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BM5GMJImHffALqafqSfroe8H46Jq76trT4c3r-ubAnZd9uic08mLAgimkCktQGdZKG4uKulj469U_3_sQ_kzJL1Qyy5aThd194mh6gk8UwSbehDIOT99BorNGJG80475z1oBk7btY_8/s320/Leroy.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Meet Leroy who is a jack russell currently in foster care. He came into the refuge being blind in one eye and our vets recommended he have his eye removed. Last Wednesday he was sterilised, microchipped and had his eye removed. I went to check on him in the clinic that afternoon while he was on the heat pad in the hospital cage. I asked him, "are you alright" and he answered with a groan. He continued to answer me with a groan everytime I spoke to him. He is a dear little fella who would like to be the only dog in the home as he doesn't really like sharing any attention. If you are interested in him please contact the refuge and arrange to meet him. APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-79039581485994545902010-07-31T19:08:00.008+08:002010-07-31T19:21:29.936+08:00<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">This past week has been a good one as five dogs have found their new homes. Dear Ella went to a lovely family with four children and two other dogs for company and Wilbur has gone to live with Sarah and her two children. The other lucky fellas were Winston, who left us on Friday and Boris who went today. Suzie, our deaf dog who has a few issues with the lead, has a deposit on her and will be picked up later in the month by Steve who is up for the challenge. Fantastic. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-29114368783179988262010-07-09T22:59:00.001+08:002010-07-10T11:48:22.778+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBRyh5jxnGw24a8DyMhPhGx_voNJQLENOPINVpFZCoJFOH0Iv05wxU6cxPcwAPEfVfOiKrKKK5jwO7PUW_4geK96tlvoDu3AFXYbplv68vrHU8a0qihm0cC7zDcwLshIiyHXDM0hi5xo/s1600/Yukon+at+home.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBRyh5jxnGw24a8DyMhPhGx_voNJQLENOPINVpFZCoJFOH0Iv05wxU6cxPcwAPEfVfOiKrKKK5jwO7PUW_4geK96tlvoDu3AFXYbplv68vrHU8a0qihm0cC7zDcwLshIiyHXDM0hi5xo/s320/Yukon+at+home.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We received sad news about Yukon who was homed about 10mths ago to Bev and Don. He went down hill rapidly and the vets at Warton Rd Vet Clinic did all they could to help him, even sent him onto Murdoch Vet Hospital where his condition worsened. He had blood transfusions but kept hemorrhaging and he was put to sleep in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 6th July. He had either prostate or liver cancer. We are ever so grateful to Bev and Don for giving him 10 months of love and care. He went on two walks a day and had 3 beds in 3 different rooms to sleep on. He loved their 5 yr old grand daughter and was loved by all his family. Condolences to Don and Bev. R.I.P. Yukon. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMExIIcZY66FVvimEk-6_bjNX5M4iFxN0qTNOgwpOCMAZHr73BCdaAUP972IebvUC_eHgMoZQ8FHT54pqZxk7NNCceWHTtyAORP91JZx-k5T5349LSe5QitPnrKGlgOJt07y7YFrZNnPE/s1600/Yukon+again.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMExIIcZY66FVvimEk-6_bjNX5M4iFxN0qTNOgwpOCMAZHr73BCdaAUP972IebvUC_eHgMoZQ8FHT54pqZxk7NNCceWHTtyAORP91JZx-k5T5349LSe5QitPnrKGlgOJt07y7YFrZNnPE/s320/Yukon+again.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-74124927403838616192010-07-01T23:12:00.000+08:002010-07-01T23:12:22.447+08:00The cold weather is upon us and the shelter is not the perfect place for any of the dogs but especially the old dogs. They are all given beds with blankets (even though some choose to destroy them overnight) and if we have the right sized jacket, they are also put on to keep them warmer. Our older dogs are Wilbur, Eric and Dougal. I took Dougal to Sanctuary Waters for a change of scenery last Sunday and he is just the sweetest little guy. He travelled well in the car, did not react to birds, ducks or people and was a pleasure to take out. He is about 11 yrs old and is looking for a kind person to take him home. Just check him out <br />
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Now an update from Carol, one of our cat carers. <br />
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Good news for our resident diabetic cat, Puss Cat. He has found a wonderful foster home with Mick Ayling, who volunteers and does our gardens. Puss Cat will be a wonderful companion!<br />
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An update from one of our ex-APS kittens, Kinky:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eGKvaqZRIDCZEn9IC-R-Dx7EQvaGSGsWTEY6Gb7Q_hSS689_3kRxX5a3dGUkhayHoEJV6cG9fC2XUwbwk0LbzwDVisYyB-XdAN0M7WLVIVMOsk-B7hS0QAJnDRdImSMtrI5_wZQWYsI/s1600/Kinky+and+Griff.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eGKvaqZRIDCZEn9IC-R-Dx7EQvaGSGsWTEY6Gb7Q_hSS689_3kRxX5a3dGUkhayHoEJV6cG9fC2XUwbwk0LbzwDVisYyB-XdAN0M7WLVIVMOsk-B7hS0QAJnDRdImSMtrI5_wZQWYsI/s320/Kinky+and+Griff.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div>It's Easter time here and it's almost as good as Christmas! Although mum hasn't put up a large tree with toys on it, she has been buying something special. She calls them Easter eggs, but they look heaps different than the normal eggs she buys. The best thing about them is that they are covered in shiny gold wrappings. I'm waiting for a chance when she isn't around to steal one and have a play. Anything shiny has got to be good! Mum and dad are also up to something else. They have been buying things that aren't for us. I think I heard them mention the word "puppy" once, but I don't know what a puppy is. All I know is that it has a giant sized bed and that can't be good news. <br />
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Purrs,<br />
KinkyAPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-68616366765781823382010-03-20T18:25:00.000+08:002010-03-20T18:25:19.732+08:00The news is good, Wilson has now gone to his new home yesterday with Debra. I am so happy for him but will miss our walks together. Many thanks Debra.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1WB7Y0wLU-TlER8w15nFCvEWl3lXqvSGVJgxIGHqD4EdhsHYFbpBm0fJAY7txPdpngqPm6rdUy7WUveZZfCayDQwRA5UzoHPeDVAp6QOC9RHLR35Aid_u3gLY1liv6c5uvcYH5I0weE/s1600-h/Harper.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1WB7Y0wLU-TlER8w15nFCvEWl3lXqvSGVJgxIGHqD4EdhsHYFbpBm0fJAY7txPdpngqPm6rdUy7WUveZZfCayDQwRA5UzoHPeDVAp6QOC9RHLR35Aid_u3gLY1liv6c5uvcYH5I0weE/s320/Harper.JPG" vt="true" /></a></div>We have dear old Harper (pictured above) who is desperately needing a home to see out his remaining years, if not a permanent home, a foster home. He is a kelpie x, about 10 yrs old and is a good natured old fella. He would only need a gentle walk to keep him happy and the rest of the time he would be happy to sit quietly by your side. If you are a kind hearted person who is willing to help please come in and meet him, you will not be disappointed. APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-40004158891270062002010-03-09T20:53:00.001+08:002010-03-09T23:00:08.356+08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLBkkAci0KWRLtDpzu5JIxJ4nPG5oSC4S8EA2NlGPDy60lDX_Eo9oO82a_GUv3EI-PtEZTEvFukNLgn53R9ih7qvVgkkOmP2XIbqcAMBcQVdFLYtsIZV12HfnRM-X2o-gxU7YAbJgQw4/s1600-h/Wilson.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrLBkkAci0KWRLtDpzu5JIxJ4nPG5oSC4S8EA2NlGPDy60lDX_Eo9oO82a_GUv3EI-PtEZTEvFukNLgn53R9ih7qvVgkkOmP2XIbqcAMBcQVdFLYtsIZV12HfnRM-X2o-gxU7YAbJgQw4/s400/Wilson.JPG" vt="true" width="400" /></a></div>On Sunday 7th March I took our lovely boy Wilson for an outing to the Applecross Jetty area. He travelled perfectly in the car, just lay on the back seat until we arrived at our destination. Once at the river we took a long walk around the river and he enjoyed all the scents around the place, so much so I had to move him on several times. At first he wasn't too keen to go into the river for a swim but eventually he did get over his apprehension and paddled out but not too far. After all our exercise we drove up to the Village Shopping centre (very dog friendly place) where I got a coffee, he a water and we both shared a bite to eat. Going by his body language he is not too keen on little dogs. The little one we saw down on the jetty happened to be at the coffee shop too but we sat away from this dog and Wilson settled down beside me without a problem. He was a delight to take out and I hope someone who is worthy of this brilliant dog comes along to give him his forever home.APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-66722707256708740532009-12-24T01:45:00.000+08:002009-12-24T01:45:19.007+08:00Christmas is fast approaching and the Animal Protection Society have had many kind and generous donations both for the animals and the volunteers. People are so unbelievably good and it is very heartwarming. I would just like to say a big thankyou to all who have donated their gifts of food, toys etc and also to the people who come in and work so hard for no monetary gain. Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-42875307586548066782009-12-03T18:30:00.001+08:002009-12-03T19:18:30.920+08:00A HAPPY ENDING<br />
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</div>Two sisters, Minnie and Dottie (Tess at APS) aged 11 yrs were finally reunited after Tess had been missing for a month prior to their owner having to relinquish Minnie to the pound due to hardship. Tess ended up in the pound and had already been taken in by APS before Minnie arrived at the pound. A good bit of detective work put these two girls back together again and they were rehomed to a lovely lady, Alison, who was willing to take the both of them when she knew they had been together for their entire lives. They are doing really well in their new home.APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-70096296527312307302009-11-06T18:58:00.004+08:002009-11-06T19:17:13.149+08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpjGCpINek0QkADeVLGEHrJuWlBLkH8hVXxfLGllX7pe5W0uZT2GEn9Fmkp7EIFwicOrDoTrR0ElIMi0ES0p3jRjQU8yl3TVJNVQkkD83xojjUZP_i5Xf-RCgD-HxArUUmhxubz4U7Wk/s1600-h/Georgie+again.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400947253900785394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpjGCpINek0QkADeVLGEHrJuWlBLkH8hVXxfLGllX7pe5W0uZT2GEn9Fmkp7EIFwicOrDoTrR0ElIMi0ES0p3jRjQU8yl3TVJNVQkkD83xojjUZP_i5Xf-RCgD-HxArUUmhxubz4U7Wk/s320/Georgie+again.JPG" /></a><br /><div>On 4/11/09 our dear Georgie girl(Rhino to Roan) passed away with Roan kissing and cuddling her until she closed her eyes for the very last time. Roan you are one very special person to take her on knowing she had lymphoma, giving her the chemo to extend her life and also giving her a friend in Hannah, your other special girl. We are all so grateful she got to spend the rest of her days in a home environment and on our visits to see her she was always happy. Our deepest sympathy to you. </div><div>R.I.P. Georgie/Rhino, you touched a lot of lives. </div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-20067849955771485972009-10-11T17:36:00.007+08:002009-10-11T18:59:28.059+08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEBTNkNMYtekwsyggqFhiCbYxeWneprHXPjSzpUrt4IE1aFAU-rIGGREskBZUYgDjV_HoBgSy_GVml2VmbhouPKC4CfjLzR5Tw1vBxXwgCggUKFXloxXuwgTnOBFokl65qaX_M9HFLh4/s1600-h/Zander.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391292893379941906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEBTNkNMYtekwsyggqFhiCbYxeWneprHXPjSzpUrt4IE1aFAU-rIGGREskBZUYgDjV_HoBgSy_GVml2VmbhouPKC4CfjLzR5Tw1vBxXwgCggUKFXloxXuwgTnOBFokl65qaX_M9HFLh4/s320/Zander.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-o0azBo5CD-j54WEIE2J2SNMLOPnp4qDrDOZdGTOwfL1cuh3Bu6NIAMeZIgMH3oCi6_CAu7GeYBPD57N3t640ZSdB7OPGGwI5d0fEOwoq3Ut_1UM3BTdXf65HYpEhfLc0qOwubygTnk/s1600-h/Another+of+Zander.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391292882958035618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-o0azBo5CD-j54WEIE2J2SNMLOPnp4qDrDOZdGTOwfL1cuh3Bu6NIAMeZIgMH3oCi6_CAu7GeYBPD57N3t640ZSdB7OPGGwI5d0fEOwoq3Ut_1UM3BTdXf65HYpEhfLc0qOwubygTnk/s320/Another+of+Zander.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Zander the cat, written by Shelagh </strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="justify"><strong>Zander is a courageous male ginger kitten who came to the refuge mid July at approximately 6 weeks of age and was seriously injured with a fractured pelvis. He spent the first week with our vet Shelley Wilson at her Bicton practice. When he came back to the refuge he was put on strict cage rest for the next eight weeks. (this certainly paid off as without any surgery his fractured pelvis healed and he can now walk and run, a miracle to see him now) The only time he had a little more room was when he was allowed his daily exercise hour in the cot which is twice the size of this cage. (such a shame for a young otherwise lively kitten) He was never happier than when chewing on your arm, taking out his frustration but he is a lovable little soul who you couldn't help but love. </strong></div><div><br /><strong>The vet recently gave him the all clear to go up to the kitten shed which was fantastic news but he must have over done it and became unsteady on his back legs which worried us. He had to go back to the hospital cage for the vet to check him again to make sure he had not undone all the good work achieved over the nine weeks of cage confinement. Shelley advised us that Zander should have another week of cot rest just to see how he was going. Fortunately all was fine , he had just been a little too boisterous for his back legs. (who could blame him for he had a lot of lost time to make up) Zander has grown into a lovely, friendly handsome kitten who is now waiting for that very special home, preferably a quiet home without young children</strong>. </div><div><br /><strong>UPDATE: The vet recently x-rayed Zander's pelvis and although the pelvis has healed it is now deformed and has left him with a slight problem with his right leg but nothing that will bother him. To see him running around you wouldn't know he had a problem. Last weekend a special family came to the refuge and took Zander home. Even with his previous medical history they were more than happy to pay the usual price of $150.00. Miracles do happen and it is another story with a lovely outcome thanks to everyone who cared for him. May he have many happy years with his new loving family. </strong></div></div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-42933979693997985252009-08-30T20:17:00.002+08:002009-08-30T20:50:10.544+08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8ggCArwRDKlmSySYDoZeI9ZuiXH0hK5Gufh76RFGzsZN-R7XGhm7n_agZkEFmOXcW3urIj09IAIAQ_Z3xkAreCekqVun8d8m-WtgqZKmpOFS_Cp5hT5mlPlmV9seNQOib5C4swqHGOI/s1600-h/Hercules+in+his+new+home.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8ggCArwRDKlmSySYDoZeI9ZuiXH0hK5Gufh76RFGzsZN-R7XGhm7n_agZkEFmOXcW3urIj09IAIAQ_Z3xkAreCekqVun8d8m-WtgqZKmpOFS_Cp5hT5mlPlmV9seNQOib5C4swqHGOI/s320/Hercules+in+his+new+home.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375738248210253826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWjwoqFVhrPrwcohM1cEdI0zGI5kdZczQ6oKLNL369Ho9TSaHXocdfRM2bA6TJrB8ILzgFM70feKFUmLB2qkGr76Rh0uvYc6hrJ-8HBpsN4BZMnpWS09C_KizPtM30Xq1Km73EcWiSXo/s1600-h/Hercules.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWjwoqFVhrPrwcohM1cEdI0zGI5kdZczQ6oKLNL369Ho9TSaHXocdfRM2bA6TJrB8ILzgFM70feKFUmLB2qkGr76Rh0uvYc6hrJ-8HBpsN4BZMnpWS09C_KizPtM30Xq1Km73EcWiSXo/s320/Hercules.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375738243831779986" /></a><br />It is with great sadness that I relate to you that our dear Hercules has passed away. He came into the shelter on 9/3/09 and stayed with us until 17/5/09 when Karma and Paki gave him a loving home. They renamed him Lazarus and sent photos of him in his new home and he looked so happy there. He was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour and suffered seizures and blindness. This all happened within two weeks. On the 24th August his very caring parents made the only decision they could and with much compassion and sadness he was sent to Rainbow Bridge. We thank Karma and Paki for giving this darling boy love, freedom and affection until he passed. RIP Hercules/Lazarus.APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-37141821865816128792009-07-23T13:33:00.002+08:002009-07-23T13:44:01.512+08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Wr50nYCeQpnDMoz1Kr8wU84H39N6Z_LoGJ7EG_o2Nh7hdVpeVC47GdttRvt4rACyY0rillHMWlI6DQ2uYag_0wbo8haJtk60Wu2Ru-s5MOdDq31jgXenBwOvpXSNCrpmqv3nZ3tPDfw/s1600-h/Georgie+and+Hanna+playing+tug-o-war.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Wr50nYCeQpnDMoz1Kr8wU84H39N6Z_LoGJ7EG_o2Nh7hdVpeVC47GdttRvt4rACyY0rillHMWlI6DQ2uYag_0wbo8haJtk60Wu2Ru-s5MOdDq31jgXenBwOvpXSNCrpmqv3nZ3tPDfw/s320/Georgie+and+Hanna+playing+tug-o-war.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361527179140704738" /></a><br />Clare and I visited Roan at her home to see Georgie and her new friend, Hanna. No one would have thought that Georgie would have been able to share a home with another dog but it seems Georgie and Hanna get along well. Georgie has had one dose of chemo and at the present moment her lumps around her neck have gone down so it seems the chemo is working well. Of course, it could come back at any time but at the present moment she is happy in her new home and enjoying life. Here is a picture of Hanna and Georgie playing tug-o-war. Georgie had the stick and Hanna went over to take it off Georgie, hence the tug-o-war. No aggressiveness, just play. Hanna was a rescue dog as well and is such a gorgeous girl.APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-88034391677446888252009-07-05T17:37:00.003+08:002009-07-05T17:59:45.479+08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27LtQRvlcbAkuQwG48wmouicqsr_171O_SPupAMd8RBk-K5HHJs2u44r6F3tmqMNGw4-aw9H1hcGUqqQnaZJJzb45LQXZTmdOIpndsqe5zvoABZ7bDQMI8Z_lGAcBfMuHqrlEW-BcU9k/s1600-h/Georgie+smiling.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354910764854557106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27LtQRvlcbAkuQwG48wmouicqsr_171O_SPupAMd8RBk-K5HHJs2u44r6F3tmqMNGw4-aw9H1hcGUqqQnaZJJzb45LQXZTmdOIpndsqe5zvoABZ7bDQMI8Z_lGAcBfMuHqrlEW-BcU9k/s320/Georgie+smiling.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzro4btc1scjkfNVnosPME0fdaAGE_OYgt4raQUsz7yM2PNkXWg3v0-R9IWJ9gGv6xYlKPPWi-zi0Vu75PwzjaikVDbX4pqlm5Xep7ah-sG-_7yo-OugoirGKULNVSlcwxnv_TjnlG2U/s1600-h/Georgie.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354910752455760658" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzro4btc1scjkfNVnosPME0fdaAGE_OYgt4raQUsz7yM2PNkXWg3v0-R9IWJ9gGv6xYlKPPWi-zi0Vu75PwzjaikVDbX4pqlm5Xep7ah-sG-_7yo-OugoirGKULNVSlcwxnv_TjnlG2U/s320/Georgie.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Our dear dog Georgie was returned to us recently and since her return we have found out she has lymphoma. We are very fortunate to have Roan, a vet, come forward to foster her. So far Georgie is undergoing chemo and doing well but we believe she will only have up to two years of life left. Georgie is such a character with a great personality. Clare, our head carer, asked her to smile while taking her photo and she did! See top photo.</div></div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-42618677184478258252009-05-23T22:37:00.006+08:002009-05-23T23:36:02.237+08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9W7dNIJQvOZJKc-N5SB7x_IyQE6r4LT876YMQeBwa_Q2ZwfCOMx9NCi20EXIJ674OdKWqhcgszzrJ0sTjOtSkal1KrAH9btrDL3aE-4k_j6gUy3bc2d5n9omVNrdNlOQR68SmaQg3hGE/s1600-h/Pumpkin+with+her+splints+playing+with+Digger.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339035064645933714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9W7dNIJQvOZJKc-N5SB7x_IyQE6r4LT876YMQeBwa_Q2ZwfCOMx9NCi20EXIJ674OdKWqhcgszzrJ0sTjOtSkal1KrAH9btrDL3aE-4k_j6gUy3bc2d5n9omVNrdNlOQR68SmaQg3hGE/s320/Pumpkin+with+her+splints+playing+with+Digger.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDMKQdZSEnLkSwvCtyiUKlkkQVzvV4UH8UolRSxd-k2qGwSjBsTfR-qv3rTR6y2svLNlcnnDJHzP8OMPc-pNLpIUhogpJpswHOMM7Wf1-IwWSQM_OVLUPrW27C2LL01owZrHshHaJfovY/s1600-h/Another+of+Pumpkin.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339035063811552082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDMKQdZSEnLkSwvCtyiUKlkkQVzvV4UH8UolRSxd-k2qGwSjBsTfR-qv3rTR6y2svLNlcnnDJHzP8OMPc-pNLpIUhogpJpswHOMM7Wf1-IwWSQM_OVLUPrW27C2LL01owZrHshHaJfovY/s320/Another+of+Pumpkin.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU1YfEKgiTygJX4N1Dwu_ShhW3orri-AYEPHK-t1W4diDXd9K5kgUW5QMD3EF1-Iq5iacLBuQH1uddmbipo3NFp0fD5zy_oKcVKx_lsQeECYcPvyPnL02GCUmj5efFRNr5N3JeCMkEWw/s1600-h/Pumpkin.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339035059294905650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU1YfEKgiTygJX4N1Dwu_ShhW3orri-AYEPHK-t1W4diDXd9K5kgUW5QMD3EF1-Iq5iacLBuQH1uddmbipo3NFp0fD5zy_oKcVKx_lsQeECYcPvyPnL02GCUmj5efFRNr5N3JeCMkEWw/s320/Pumpkin.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">MIRACLES DO HAPPEN</span><br /></div><div></div><br /><div>A kitten named Pumpkin came to the refuge suffering a broken back after a mattress fell on her and the owners couldn't afford to treat her or put her to sleep. Our fantastic vet, Shelley, asked if someone could take her home and massage her back legs daily and Clare, our head dog carer, did just that. After a couple of weeks of dedicated care from Clare, Shelley put splints on little Pumpkin. Two weeks later when the splints were taken off she was able to walk again. Such a miracle. Due to Shelley giving her the chance she needed, Clare's tremendous effort, love and care and Pumpkin's own strong spirit, she made this miraculous recovery. She now has a permanent home with Clare. </div></div></div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-38605357508205220192009-04-24T23:51:00.002+08:002009-04-25T00:02:21.820+08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDStE5BVHOHKleR-J7zLu99O1tbeAIfKbmbfQMdO3SnuQ6jxTmwRVPcoXIfHDyt7gIaCX8_Z14Dv-ORb5n7avsPScXA3dRBAuj0HUaCXCImpBVghKooclH-66dP3beKazFCAKb-v8Qimg/s1600-h/Fourth+update+on+Hope.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328288830590010946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDStE5BVHOHKleR-J7zLu99O1tbeAIfKbmbfQMdO3SnuQ6jxTmwRVPcoXIfHDyt7gIaCX8_Z14Dv-ORb5n7avsPScXA3dRBAuj0HUaCXCImpBVghKooclH-66dP3beKazFCAKb-v8Qimg/s320/Fourth+update+on+Hope.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxFM8xAzWEye0yqnJuKqReGFykf8TDJ8AaYyZZIR52mIYwOU5YqfhY6MpB_JZCOJuwKgmDIZXXJgpkuku_mhueJOULdW9ujS8EZLiaHAdPcjXHkO4-F-wO5QDrMCYF6pKm-VE3ao_eH8w/s1600-h/Third+update+on+Hope.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328288822531423330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxFM8xAzWEye0yqnJuKqReGFykf8TDJ8AaYyZZIR52mIYwOU5YqfhY6MpB_JZCOJuwKgmDIZXXJgpkuku_mhueJOULdW9ujS8EZLiaHAdPcjXHkO4-F-wO5QDrMCYF6pKm-VE3ao_eH8w/s320/Third+update+on+Hope.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hvUw3GR2LzRBwAF0RXNptdJw2cSs11HWTdsK1FO1Xuadzvtyt0idxSgb3p81KD-07BGawrZYL1C8iXCcfuEnhNdAxzEcCCB2YpSlpItAmt_r8yPEBlgg0XlhYHBGQcloZVJlfBPjUbI/s1600-h/Second+update+on+Hope.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328288818166662290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hvUw3GR2LzRBwAF0RXNptdJw2cSs11HWTdsK1FO1Xuadzvtyt0idxSgb3p81KD-07BGawrZYL1C8iXCcfuEnhNdAxzEcCCB2YpSlpItAmt_r8yPEBlgg0XlhYHBGQcloZVJlfBPjUbI/s320/Second+update+on+Hope.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKKJGU3qL6Imf9o9l2-C258z5KZE6WY8PM5FQoGLHEf6xjT09Nw1fhwMWbArhaBsdY4D_SK8qDW3gtAoAlUL1y6wtA-ToZ3bf6pDmVsz-1_Ui2HHW_i_n9Z2JmN8kdW6Dj3L43Eas_A0/s1600-h/Update+on+Hope.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328288818377789986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKKJGU3qL6Imf9o9l2-C258z5KZE6WY8PM5FQoGLHEf6xjT09Nw1fhwMWbArhaBsdY4D_SK8qDW3gtAoAlUL1y6wtA-ToZ3bf6pDmVsz-1_Ui2HHW_i_n9Z2JmN8kdW6Dj3L43Eas_A0/s320/Update+on+Hope.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I would like everyone to see how Hope is doing now. She has a great home with Leisa, looks much healthier than when she first arrived at APS and has been sterilised, so no more babies for her. Yay! </div></div></div></div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-52242369876992217942009-03-30T11:41:00.003+08:002009-03-30T12:02:25.669+08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Dzp8ThjoUwpVmq2MbuOFf-oSeth0CPgLPFXNN9eYWiiU3_SNYFecjerlcrQ53U19deHtwqM7vMcB9UK71Tm6Xs1YXz4zDfh0paVGIsb_kXLYewj_qzpmZ22muDko_VjmzimPHg7PUTs/s1600-h/Charlie+akita+x.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318824135845382930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Dzp8ThjoUwpVmq2MbuOFf-oSeth0CPgLPFXNN9eYWiiU3_SNYFecjerlcrQ53U19deHtwqM7vMcB9UK71Tm6Xs1YXz4zDfh0paVGIsb_kXLYewj_qzpmZ22muDko_VjmzimPHg7PUTs/s320/Charlie+akita+x.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Our dear old resident, akita x Charlie, sadly passed away on the 28th March. He was an old dog who should never have been left in the pound at his age. Charlie knew a lot of love during his days at the APS and seemed happy to be with us. I took him to the vet at Bicton recently and he enjoyed the journey, so interested in the world while looking out the window. He will be sadly missed by everyone who came into contact with him. His ashes will be brought back to the APS, the last home he knew. R.I.P. CHARLIE</div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-21003012456923981122009-03-13T18:55:00.006+09:002009-11-15T21:51:23.746+08:00<strong><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span></strong><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px; font-weight: bold;">DO I GO HOME TODAY?</span><br />
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My family brought me home,<br />
Cradled in their arms.<br />
They cuddled me and smiled at me,<br />
And said I was full of charms.<br />
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They played and laughed with me,<br />
They showered me with toys.<br />
I sure do love my family,<br />
Especially the girls and boys.<br />
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The children loved to feed me,<br />
They gave me special treats.<br />
They even let me sleep with them,<br />
All snuggled in the sheets.<br />
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I used to go for walks,<br />
Often several times a day.<br />
They even fought to hold the leash,<br />
I'm very proud to say.<br />
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They used to laugh and praise me,<br />
When I played with that old shoe.<br />
But I didn't know the difference,<br />
Between the old one and the new.<br />
<br />
The kids and I would grab a rag,<br />
For hours we would tug.<br />
So I thought I did the right thing,<br />
When I chewed the bathroom rug.<br />
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They said I was out of control,<br />
And would have to live outside.<br />
This I did not understand,<br />
Although I tried and tried.<br />
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The walks stopped one by one,<br />
They said they hadn't time.<br />
I wish that I could change things,<br />
I wish I knew my crime.<br />
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My life became so lonely,<br />
In the backyard on a chain.<br />
I barked and barked all day long,<br />
To keep from going insane.<br />
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So they brought me to the shelter,<br />
But were embarrassed to say why.<br />
They said I caused an allergy,<br />
And then kissed me goodbye.<br />
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If I'd only had some classes,<br />
When I was a little pup.<br />
I wouldn't have been hard to handle,<br />
When I was all grown up.<br />
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"You only have one day left,"<br />
I heard the worker say.<br />
Does this mean a second chance?<br />
Do I go home today?<br />
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Author unknown<br />
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<strong></strong>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7858247022502698915.post-45038538012055574092009-02-22T21:41:00.002+09:002009-02-22T21:54:05.447+09:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4dItjxTbUlRrz-fzRKKjLROffbRvyyphESYPKH4SQn6aATCjDUkZYTDvV2g8VP0ffCXFZkDUAXi4c6c9u8VuPeXZzaxW4oCjHia_ZDDtrOr6BdRe1YcAKz_dWwyImWlRDR-s97q_W2s/s1600-h/Hope+and+babies+in+the+garden.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305604052507612274" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4dItjxTbUlRrz-fzRKKjLROffbRvyyphESYPKH4SQn6aATCjDUkZYTDvV2g8VP0ffCXFZkDUAXi4c6c9u8VuPeXZzaxW4oCjHia_ZDDtrOr6BdRe1YcAKz_dWwyImWlRDR-s97q_W2s/s320/Hope+and+babies+in+the+garden.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jj6wHpa1n2wTpZgy767atUpJuHu9UamMm1WWe0fvj8LnjMIWExWN6gC3NmpYqZXLj77FLrAz3Q3-DvT6pUjichT-HxRjifzIGmry0xi8DfIvHzngu80y_v9Idc3O_-XZWyXJJqwX-_o/s1600-h/Hope's+other+pup.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305604048742543586" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jj6wHpa1n2wTpZgy767atUpJuHu9UamMm1WWe0fvj8LnjMIWExWN6gC3NmpYqZXLj77FLrAz3Q3-DvT6pUjichT-HxRjifzIGmry0xi8DfIvHzngu80y_v9Idc3O_-XZWyXJJqwX-_o/s320/Hope's+other+pup.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfJKwyNcgGNoVDDGFdSaWARvl_5Cde4pvJZhguGgaJ6eONJv0MX4jkTboYrRQm-1FbTC4oCrnPDU-_0vAU1h6Atu5ZCiW4-G3dclXPVciknVWThhbsRdfvWSWgoWGSsNVtt_xbxUtJd4/s1600-h/Hope's+pup.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305604048705670146" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfJKwyNcgGNoVDDGFdSaWARvl_5Cde4pvJZhguGgaJ6eONJv0MX4jkTboYrRQm-1FbTC4oCrnPDU-_0vAU1h6Atu5ZCiW4-G3dclXPVciknVWThhbsRdfvWSWgoWGSsNVtt_xbxUtJd4/s320/Hope's+pup.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Faith and Courage, Hope's pups, have grown so much since birth and I am happy to say they have now gone to their new homes. Leisa has now adopted Hope and I am sure she will give her a very happy life. We are very appreciative of Leisa's help in fostering all the dogs and it gave the pups a better start to life. Here are some of the photos when the pups were about 6 weeks of age. </div></div></div>APShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511522835255732487noreply@blogger.com