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New home for equine friends Would you like your pets
Two well known characters living in the paddock at the entrance to Lydiard Park will soon be moving looked after in the
to pastures new. comfort of their home?
Nina the donkey and the the Drove Veterinary
moorland pony Highland practice, who looks after I provide a friendly caring and
Toffee - Toff for short - are Nina and Toff, said he was professional pet sitting service
to join the flock at Roves happy with their manage- for dogs, cats and caged animals.
Farm in the Autumn when ment. "People need to un-
their owners go abroad. derstand that they are ro- Whether you're away on holiday
or just out at work all day, I can
Nina and Toff are well bust animals who can live
known to visitors to the on rough pasture in a feed, walk and care for your pets.
park, particularly children natural setting. They are Service tailored -
who love to watch them healthy independent ani- to suit your needs.
feeding on grass, thistles mals." For more details
and weeds. But the quality Rupert Burr at Roves phone Carole on
of the grazing is a concern Farm said he and his staff 01793 702098
for many people said owner were looking forward to
presenters Sandy Martin and Annie Weston
Suzie. "We're often asked if Nina and Toff's arrival.
they have enough to eat and I al- would become very ill if the grass is "Lydiard's loss will be our gain. I
ways explain that this is a natural too rich. We give them horse feed hope lots of people will visit us to PETS AT HOME
environment for a donkey and hill and nuts and passers-by bring car- say hello to their friends and also
y
pony. There is a mixture of grass rots and apples which they enjoy." enjoy our man other attractions." Worried who will look
and weeds for them to eat; they Equine vet Tim Weston, from • Roves Farm advert: page 26.
after your pet whilst
you're on holiday?
Fun dogs wanted Pets At Home
The town's prettiest puppies and rescue dog of the year, your pup dog lovers alike. could be your answer
cutest canines will be strutting could enter into the waggiest tail, For details and an advanced en- Pets At Home is a service which
their stuff at Swindon's third an- best veteran or dog the judges try form call Anna Mills on 829630 cares for all your pets (except
nual Fun Dog Show at Lydiard would most like to take home, com- or [email protected] dogs) in their own home
Park on 10 July, 12noon. petition. anywhere in the
The event is being organized by There will also be an agility dis- Animals in need West Swindon area only.
North Wiltshire RSPCA as part of play, stalls, games, face painting, Anna is also looking for people Telephone Sheila Mitchell for
the national Dog of the Year cel- refreshments and a bouncy castle. willing to adopt animals rescued further details on 873062
ebration of rescue dogs. The event promises to be a day from unsuitable homes. Call her
[email protected]
As well as the local heat of the of family fun for dog owners and for details.

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