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Dog walk to save Chinese bears P
PETS AT HOMEETS AT HOME
Denise Jones who runs the Hair of the Dog salon was so moved by an article in the August Link about about Worried who will look
Dave and Sarah Chilvers’ plan to walk the Great Wall of China in aid of Animals Asia Foundation, that
Dave and Sarah Chilvers’ plan to walk the Great Wall of China in aid of Animals Asia Foundation, that after your pet whilst
she is organising a fund raising dog walk from West to North Swindon and back on Sunday 28 October.
she is organising a fund raising dog walk from West to North Swindon and back on Sunday 28 October.
you’re on holiday?
Business Centre on Rivermead
The foundation runs a bear Business Centre on Rivermead Pets At Home
sanctuary in China and cam- Drive, heading to North Swin-
Drive, heading to North Swin-
don along the River Ray parkway,
paigns to end the cruel practice don along the River Ray parkway, could be your answer
of bear farming and milking stopping at a pub for refreshment Pets At Home is a service
stopping at a pub for refreshment
them for bile used in tradition- before heading back. which cares for all your
al medical preparations. Dave The cost of taking part is £5 pets (except dogs) in their
The cost of taking part is £5
which should be paid before 28
and Sarah were some of the few which should be paid before 28 own home anywhere in
October. Wear good footwear and
Westerners able to visit the sanc- October. Wear good footwear and the West Swindon area only
bring rain gear as the walk will
tuary after their Great Wall trek. bring rain gear as the walk will Telephone Sheila Mitchell
To boost their fundraising tar- take place no matter the weather. for further details on
get - see www.justgiving.com/ Drop into Hair of the Dog to 01793 873062
Drop into Hair of the Dog to
sarahanddavechilvers - Denise register or call Denise on 608747
register or call Denise on 608747
email:
wants dog walkers to join her at or 07866 507633. email: [email protected] [email protected]
or 07866 507633.
or 07866 507633.
10am for a fi ve mile walk from the
Hair of the Dog salon at Basepoint
Hair of the Dog salon at Basepoint
Dog day for a good cause Got a DOG?
A dog focussed day in Haydon Wick on 2 September raised £250 for Help your dog to learn good 74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon
Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases (CLIMB). manners & social skills in one Professional
It was the fourth fundraiser for the charity organised by Janet Garrett, of our fun & friendly classes friendly service
Kennel Club Good Citizen Listed Status School
at her Haydon Wick Farmhouse on Pond Street. Her fi rst grandchild Kennel Club Good Citizen Listed Status School in a large modern
Jamie died shortly after birth from an rare metabolic disorder in 2004. Puppy only class salon for every
Earlier this year she set up Janet’s Puppy Skool and she took the op- Adult beginners class aspect of your dog’s
portunity to invite students to bring along their dogs for a day of compe- Work towards an “Award” class grooming needs
tition, whilst owners bought tea, cakes, crafts and goodies for charity. One to One training Collection & delivery service
Janet, centre, with Carolyn Stone, centre right, and daughter Natalie, See the website for course details and Appointments not always necessary
See the website for course details and
dates of our special fun agility, clicker
from Shaw representing CLIMB dates of our special fun agility, clicker Call 01793 608747 or 07866 507633
and obedience workshops in October,
and obedience workshops in October,
or call Janet Garrett M.I.A.C.E. on www.hairofthedoguk.net
01793 727158 October offer
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk Westies grooming - only £20

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Check ups for seniorsk ups for seniors
Drove Veterinary Hospital is offering free senior pet health checks Veterinary Hospital is offering free senior pet health checks
Drove
from late September and through October.
Anyone with a dog or cat over the age of nine is entitled to claim a
Anyone with a dog or cat over the age of nine is entitled to claim a
free check by contacting any of the hospital’s 10 branches.
For further details call the main hospital on 522483. Owners must
For further details call the main hospital on 522483. Owners must
register or be registered with the hospital.
register or be registered with the hospital.

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