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40 The Link Magazine • February 2006

lei 4, `1/F . dy Could this be the swan song
PET POINT ^it ALON for the well known sanctuary?

PET SUPPLIES Grooming salons are Fundraising is increasingly difficult for animal charities and the
South West Swan Sanctuary based in Swindon is suffering from
not just for poodles!
• Hills I dwindling resources and may have to shut in 12 months.
• Organic Whatever shape, Sue Hulbert and her husband
• James Wellbeloved size or hair length, Roger have transformed their gar- , t
all dogs deserve den into an animal sanctuary to
& many more!
a visit to care for sick and injured animals.
• Toys & bedding
Hair of the Dog They rely on public donations and,
FREE DELIVERY Collection/delivery available, or for the past few years, have funded
FOR ORDERS drop your dog off in the morning much of their work from their own
OVER £10 and pick up in the evening pocket.
With Spring approaching, Sue
74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon
expects to be busy with all sorts of
Call Denise on 01793 608747
wn.PETPOIHT.CO.UK animals, not just swans. Last year
or 07866 507633
she regularly had 30 to 40 fledgings
to care for, as well as hedgehogs,
squirrels, foxes, ducklings and
PETS AT HOME Would you like your pets bats. The couple are steeling them-
looked after in the selves for sleepless nights ahead. Site Hull' , providing an: sential
Worried who will look Caring for young animals and an-
comfort of their home? swering calls for help means that service in Swindon
after your pet whilst they count themselves lucky if they it's going to be touch and go," she
you're on holiday? I provide a friendly caring and have four hours rest each night at said.
Pets At Home professional pet sitting service this time of year. "The trouble is that a lot of peo-
could be your answer for dogs, cats and caged animals. Sue's reputation has spread and plc and businesses won't give to
Whether you're away on holiday she regularly takes in swans from animal charities. But, they're the
Pets At Home is a service
which cares for all your pets or just out at work all day, I can as far afield as the Brecon Beacons. same people who want to be able
(except dogs) in their teed, walk and care for your pers. However, as costs mount up, she to enjoy wildlife and see swans on
own home anywhere in Service tailored .k-. maybe forced to start turning birds lakes and rivers."
the West Swindon area only to suit your needs. away. If you can help in any way, in-
Sue hopes to find donors to help vite Sue to give a talk, or would
Telephone Sheila Mitchell for For more details t} ; with the £8,000 per year running like more information, contact Sue
further details on 873062 phone Carole on
costs. "We hope we can keep go- on 336408 or mail: roger.hulbert
[email protected] 01793 702098 ing for one more year but after that @ntlworld.com

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