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£80 from 80 supporters to help Guide Dogs celebrate 80 years P
PAMPERED PETSAMPERED PETS
Alan Fletcher, chair of Swindon Guide Dogs, says October presents a great opportunity
to give the visually impaired greater independence Pet sitting
On 6 October 1931, the fi rst four collection - or anything you would dog food, vets bills and breeding & dog
guide dog partnerships were cre- like to do. and comes to an annual cost of walking
ated and from those fi rst German We have 20 guide dog partner- £36,500 just in our area alone.
Shepherds, up to the end of 2010 ships in the Swindon area and it Please contact me if you can help Reliable, caring service, Reliable, caring service,
the number had increased to just costs our charity £5 a day to support by calling 827589 or mail: shiralan@ giving your pet the love
over 29,000, providing people these partnerships. The £5 pays for fl etcas.freeserve.co.uk
limited by blindness the chance and attention they
to live much more fulfi lling lives Some other ways to help Swindon Guide Dogs exceed expectations: deserve while you’re
in their communities. away from home
Guide Dogs are organising events Abseil for Guide Dogs at the County Ground on Sunday 18 September. Fully insured & police checked
across the land from 1 October until There is a £20 registration fee, returnable on the day or part of your
9 October and Swindon Guide Dogs sponsorship (minimum £100). Over 10s can take part with written parental Tel: 01793 874806
would like 80 groups, organisations, permission. For details call Guide Dogs Leamington on 0845-3727345(lo- or 07534 083191
businesses or individuals to come cal rate call) or email: [email protected]
forward to celebrate this truly amaz- Swindon Guide Dogs are looking for people to run and raise funds by
ing achievement by each raising at entering the Nationwide Swindon Half Marathon, 5k multi-terrain or the
least £80 during October, whether two mile family fun run on Sunday 9 October. Janet‛s
it is from a quiz or race night, dress Register at www.swindonhalfmarathon.co.uk and contact Alan Fletcher
down day, coffee morning, a small for a sponsorship form and details how to get a free Guide Dogs running top. Puppy
Skool
Become a walker to prepare puppies for work
Have fun teaching your dog
Guide Dogs are looking for volun- about a year, prepare them for their panions in their temporary homes good manners and behaviour
teers to become puppy walkers working life ahead by taking them and will one day become a guide at one of our friendly classes
in the Swindon area, to take the on public transport, and into busy dog for someone who is visually im- ✓ Playskool for puppies
puppy into their home at the age town centres. paired to help them get their mobility, ✓ Adult beginners/improvers
of six weeks and keep them for The puppies will become com- confi dence and independence back. ✓ Senior Skool/advanced classes
For details on becoming a puppy ✓ One to one advice & training
walker call 0845 371 7771 or see ✓ Fun agility workshops
Walk for Freedom, Peatmoor Lagoon www.guidedogs.org.uk/puppywalk- www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk
Sunday 18 September, 11am ing APDT Member (01066)
To learn about becoming a puppy
Tel: 01793 727158
The Animals Asia Swindon walker call Alan Fletcher on 827589 Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy
Support Group is organising a or 07766-657880. email: [email protected]
three mile walk to raise money
for the work of Animals Asia
in China who rescue Asiatic
‘moonbears’ kept in cages and
farmed for their bile.
Registration is a £10 minimum
donation but children can take
part without charge. Registra-
tion is free if sponsorship ex-
ceeds the registration fee.
See details at www.animalsa-
sia-swindon.co.uk or mail Sarah You don’t always
Chilvers: sarahchilvers66@
hotmail.com
‘Swindon’s Moonbear’ Zebedee, have to see a vet
named after the Magic Roundabout,
enjoying life in the Animals Asia
sanctuary after rescue from a life of Nurse clinic appointments are available
barbaric incarceration on a bear farm
Monday to Friday.

LETTER TO THE LINK Advice, guidance and consultation
From Gillian James, Akers Way on various aspects of your
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