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Janet’s Give a cat Pets topic popular at Oakhurst
Puppy a happy life Year One pupils at Oakhurst School chose pets and animals as their
Skool The Swindon branch of Cats Protec- summer term topic and got a visit from Barney the dog, Tango the cat,
Bertha the tortoise and Theo the Californian king snake, all in the com-
tion can assist anybody on means-
Have fun teaching your dog tested benefits with a cat over 5 pany of vet Emma Coles and Jane Carter from Drove Veterinary Centre.
good manners and behaviour months old to have it neutered. “We’ve set up our
at one of our friendly classes During the recession branch role-playing area as
3 Playskool for puppies members have been kept very a vet’s,” said teacher
3 Adult beginners/improvers busy rescuing cats, particularly Kasia Wojewodka. “We
3 Senior Skool/advanced classes animals over five years of age, try- started talking about
3 One to one advice & training ing to find them new homes and our own pets, but for the
3 Fun agility workshops a another chance of a happy life. children who don’t have
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk To offer a new home to a dis- pets of their own the visit
APDT Member (01066) placed cat, or for details of neuter- was a great opportunity
Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy ing, call 644536 (answerphone) or to touch animals and see
Tel: 01793 727158 mail: [email protected] unusual ones.”
email: [email protected] www.swindon.cats.org.uk In answer to one pu-
pil’s question, ‘can you
just wake up in the Emma shows off Theo the king senake
morning and decide to be a vet?’ Headteacher Dale Burr made it
Emma was careful to describe how clear that he’s not keen on snakes
first you have to do very well at and stayed close to the door. “An
• Out at work school and then go to vets college Australian upbringing doesn’t
all day? for five years. help,” he said.

Professional • Going on holiday?
friendly service • Not enough Lydiard Park outing
for every aspect hours in for dog lovers
of your dog’s the day?
grooming needs Whatever your doggy requirements The North Swindon Fundraising Group which launched earlier this year to
Collection & delivery service call Julie on: 07818472337 raise funds and awareness of the PDSA in the Swindon area is calling on
Evening and weekend dog owners to join them for walkies in Lydiard Park on Sunday 13 June.
Just appointments available Also: One to one dog walking Money raised will go towards PDSA PetAid services which assists
5 minutes from Ring Denise on Home visits/feeding people with the cost of veterinary bills. The Lydiard Park event will include
West Swindon 01793 327379 High exercise/running with your dog family attractions and craft stalls.
or 07866 507633 Transport to vets/dog groomers For details mail: [email protected]
www.hairofthedoggroomers.co.uk Fully insured www.swindonvolunteers.co.uk

Thameswood Vet Clinics Introducing . . .
Thameswood Veterinary

Clinic’s very own unique
“Making service -
Puppy Youth Club
life better” Have you just welcomed a

62 - 64 Purton Rd, Open: new puppy into your life?
Swindon SN2 2LZ Monday to Friday
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Tel: 01793 526780 Sat 9am - 12noon of your puppy’s life is crucial and can affect the rest of his
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24 Hour Emergency Service
Our Puppy Youth Club consists of monthly appointments with
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This is a FREE service for all our registered puppies under
IdentIchIp twelve months of age who are vaccinated with us.
The session lasts for approximately twenty minutes and during
£10 this time we will discuss your puppy’s progress into adulthood
covering health and behaviour issues, dental care, neutering,
for all puppies correct growth and weight gain.

Puppy under 12 months Register your puppy by 30th June 2010 and have
Club Conditions apply him identichipped at your Youth Club appointment
member for just £10.00 (normally £27.34)
George For more information about the Youth Club and all
www.thameswoodvets.co.uk our services, go to www.thameswoodvets.co.uk

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