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Jnnt's Bear rescue talks on offer to schools
Sarah Chilvers, staunch supporter of Animals Asia from Peatmoor, is
offering free high quality educational resources and also talks to schools
to highlight the charity's work in rescuing Chinese moon bears.
Animals Asia
works to raise aware-
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respect for all ani- cm ,^,,:ql ^i`^
mals across Asia but
particularly wants
to see an end to the
trade in bear bile. Sar-
ah and her husband r
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk
Dave first visited its ' - __
for July/August course details y
Chinese sanctuary
two years ago and,
in October, will travel
to a newly opened
bear sanctuary in
Saran and Dacid zoith Anneals Asia finnnder Jill Robinson
Vietnam.
LUCY Sarah wants to and director of the nen' bear sanctuani in Viehrmn Tuan
Bendixsen
PET CARER interest schools in "Far from alienating themselves
learning more about the plight of
the bears and the charity's work. A from the culture and people of
DOG CRECHE &
cross curricular education pack is China, Animals Asia's strength is
PUPPY NURSERY on offer free of charge and, as well that they are working alongside
as stimulating discussion about Chinese people tobring positive at-
FREE RANGE DOG CARE endangered Asiatic bears, it will titudes to animal welfare for future
7 DAYS A WEEK lead onto wider topics of animal generations," said Sarah.
welfare, conservation and cultural For a free school pack or to ar-
Offering doggie day creche, cat feeding, rabbit and
differences, range a talk, call Sarah on 07866
small animal hotel, puppy Playskool & socialisation classes
Written for children aged 9 to 13, 519232.
Dog bathing, home visits, holiday cover the material is carefully structured www.animalsasia.org
New Doggy Hotel to be thought provoking without
being too upsetting. There are sug- '
For more information contact Lucy on 01793 330067 or 07977 099058
gestions for extended work and '
www.lucypetcarer.co.uk
details of how schools can fulfil • '
global citizenship aims by setting
up direct links with Chinese pupils
in a school in Sichuan province.
Crossbow attack

Care - always Cruelty more locally was captured
by Mike Newton from Shaw who
Communication - we listen photographed this male Canada
goose shot with a crossbow at
Mouldon Hill Park near Taw Hill
Compassion - for you and your pet
at the end of May.
Cost - good value, great offers After several attempts volunteers
from Cotswold Swan & Wild Bird
Continuity - of care throughout your pet's life Rescue eventuallly caught the bird
so that the bolt could be removed
Convenience - a clinic near you and treatment provided.
Car parking - plenty!
Canine good citizen dies
Thameswood Keta, a remarkable dog who overcame serious illness to win canine
good behaviour awards has died.
Veterinary As a puppy, Keta, sion and people often
from Old Shaw Lane, ask her proud owner
Clinic featured in The Link Pat Oborn, who runs
when she picked up Spire Dog Training
62 - 64 Purton Rd 2 both bronze and silver School at Wrough-
3 Kennel Club Good ton, whether she ever
Swindon SN2 2LZ
I. Citizen Awards on managed to pass her
(end of Akers Way)
the same day. Her gold award. She had
Tel: 01793 526780 Join our success was particu- hoped to enter Keta
R^^^ Open: Mon to Fri, HEALTHCARE CLUB larly sweet as she had for the top award this
9am - 630pm 10% off routine problems absorbing year but her health
food which caused
had deteriorated too
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Sat 9am - 12noon - - -are
sore skin and fatigue; much.
she also suffered from juvenile "We managed to keep her going
renal dysplasia. but she was suffering so much that
Keta's story made a big impres- we had to let her go," said Pat.