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Hiking again for bear charity Janet’s

Puppy Skool
Continuing their support of Moon Bear sanctuaries, Sarah and Dave
Chilvers from Peatmoor will trek across the Vietnamese highlands
from 3 to 13 October and are looking for people to join them. Have some fun teaching
your dog good manners and
Money raised will help bears res- was moved by the couple’s visit to behaviour at one of our
cued from bile farms in China and China. She wanted to help and has friendly classes Professional Call now
Vietnam. Sarah and Dave trekked decided to complete the trek as a friendly service about our
along the Great Wall of China in 40th birthday challenge. “This is a ✓ Playskool for puppies in a large modern new doggy
2007 and a documentary of their once in a lifetime opportunity,” she ✓ Adult beginners/improvers salon for every day care
experience, narrated by Terry Waite, said. “I really want to contribute to ✓ Senior Skool/advanced classes aspect of your dog’s service
will be sent to everyone registering saving bears from such barbaric ✓ One to one advice & training grooming needs
Collection & delivery service
for the challenge. treatment.” ✓ Fun workshops Collection & delivery service
Last July, the couple organised a Each participant is asked to raise www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk Appointments not always necessary
fundraising dinner at the Pagoda £3,000 towards the trip and a mini- for February course details Ring Denise on 01793 608747
or 07866 507633
Palace, attended by Jill Robinson, mum of £1,500 will go to Animals Janet Garrett Dip.dog.psy MIACE MOC MSFTR www.hairofthedoggroomers.co.uk
founder of the bear rescue charity, Asia. At the end of the trek, walkers Tel: 01793 727158
Animals Asia. The dinner and a will meet Jill Robinson at the newly [email protected] 74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon
sponsored iron man event by Leon opened sanctuary near Hanoi.
Moore raised over £11,000. Call Sarah on 07866 519232.
“We would like to inspire other www.animalsasia.org
people to join us on the “Making life better
Vietnam trek,” said Sarah.
“We had such huge support for you and
at the event last year and Care - always
we hope that there will be your pet”
✁ people willing to give us Communication - we listen
practical help and take the
chance to visit the new bear Compassion - for you and your pet
sanctuary.”
They will be joined on the Cost - good value, great offers
trek by a friend, Louise Wack
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