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The Link Magazine • February 2005 37
Bag a bargain in the library Would you like your pets
Previously enjoyed books, as well as some D V Ds, music CDs, videos PETS AT HOME
and playstation games, will be on sale at the West Swindon Library looked after in the
on Saturday 19 February, 10am to 2.30pm. comfort of their home? Worried who will look
More recent books promoted by the Richard and Judy Bookclub on after your pet whilst
Channel 4 are available to borrow. I provide a friendly caring and you're on holiday?
The West Swindon readers' group meets in the library on Tuesday 15 professional pet sitting service Pets At Home
February, 7pm, to talk about The Sixth Lamentation by William for dogs, cats and caged animals.
Broderick. Anyone who has read the book is welcome. For details call could be your answer
Whether you're away on holiday
Tracey Dowling on 465554. or just out at work all day, I can Pets At Home is a service which
The Hayden Artists' Society will be showing off their talents between cares for all your pets (except
1 and 26 February in the exhibition area. feed, walk and care for your hct>. dogs) in their own home
Service tailored anywhere in the
to suit your needs. West Swindon area only.
Vets offer pet talks For more details Telephone Sheila Mitchell for
phone Carole on further details on 873062
A veterinary practice is looking to its future clients by offering visits
by staff to pre-schools, schools and groups of under 11s, and also 01793 702098 [email protected]
community organisations for adults.
Having made several visits to pets and emphasise that animals
schools in the last couple of years, can't ask for themselves. They are fete,.
staff at the Drove Veterinary Prac- made aware to be cautious when l SHAW VETERINARY CENTRE
tice have developed a programme approaching any animals they
Shaw Village Centre, Ramleaze Drive
which can be adapted to different don't know because they may bite
educational and group settings. A or scratch. We also cover the im- c f West Swindon SN5 5PY
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vet, nurse and marketing coordi- portance of hygiene when han-
nator Jane Carter make the visits dling animals. A , friendly, caring service for you and your pet
with a number of creatures to dem- "The aim is to educate the own-
onstrate the importance of proper ers of the future in preventative David Warnes BVSc MRCVS
care and understanding the needs healthcare and good animal hus-
of a pet. bandry, alleviate fears and mis- Consultations by appointment:
Jane said children are given the conceptions, while teaching re-
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 7.30pm
chance to scan Shmikey the dog spect and understanding."
for a microchip, listen to Tango the Staff from Drove Vets are also Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
cat's heartbeat with a stethoscope, happy to visit WI meetings and
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
as well as meet a tortoise and touch seniors groups. To arrange a fun
a snake. "We explain the impor- but informative educational talk, Tel: (01793) 881919 (24 hours)
tance of looking after their own call Jane Carter on 610195.

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Mon - Fri 9am - 6.30pm
Elstree Way independent pet store. If it's not in
Saturday 12noon - 3pm
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Mon - Fri: 9am - 10.30am; Always interested in buying cage
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5.30pm - 6.30pm in stock
Saturday 12noon - 3pm
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE - All Sunday and Emergency consults by
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm; Sat: I Oam - 5pm: Sun: 10.30am - 4pm
appointment at The Drove Veterinary Hospital. Tel: (01793) 522483
Local care for local people and their pets Tel: 01793 512400 Fax: 01793 512444