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50   swindonlink.com • September 2011

                                         Guide Dogs thanksgiving    Swindon’s moonbear team are UKs best
             P                          To celebrate Guide Dogs 80th An-  The enthusiasm of Sarah and David Chilvers, Louise Wack and others
             PAMPERED PETSAMPERED PETS
              Pet sitting               niversary Swindon Guide Dogs is   who promote and fundraise in Swindon for Animals Asia has been
                                        holding a Thanksgiving Service at
              & dog                     Christ Church, Old Town on Sunday   applauded as the Support Group of the Year 2011-2012.
              walking                   2 October, 3pm, where all the guide   The charity works in China and  and brings even more supporters
                                        dogs and their owners attending will   Vietnam to shut down illegal farm- to the cause.
               Reliable, caring service, Reliable, caring service,   be given a blessing.  ing of bears for their bile.   “Swindon, from the heart, thank
                                                                     Founder  Jill  Robinson  said,  “I  you from us all for yet another year
              giving your pet the love      Quiz teams needed      love  the  Swindon  support  group  of truly magnifi cent dedication to
                 and attention they     The Village Inn at Liddington is hold-  for staying with the bears through  the cause.”
               deserve while you’re     ing a ‘family fortunes’ quiz evening   thick and thin and being ever more   Walk for Freedom
                                        in aid of Swindon Guide Dogs on
                 away from home         Monday 3 October, 7pm.     creative and successful each year.  starting from Peatmoor Lagoon
                                                                                                Sunday 18 September, 11am
              Fully insured & police checked  Meals can be ordered for either   They are an extraordinary group of   A three mile walk for Animals Asia.
                                                                   people who have the truly beauti-
                                        6.30pm  or  8.30pm.  A  team  of  4
                 Tel: 01793 874806      will cost £12 and to pre-order food   ful, and somewhat goofy Zebedee  Registration £10 donation, free for
                  or 07534 083191       contact  Kaye  on  485869  or  mail:   as their mascot bear. They take full  children.
                                                                                                Details at www.animalsasia-swin-
                                        keepfl [email protected]   advantage of promoting him and
                                                                   the other bears wherever they pos-  don.co.uk or mail Sarah Chilvers:
                                                                   sibly can. Their website is fabulous  [email protected]
             Janet‛s
             Puppy                                                    Pamper your pooch with Paw Pals
             Skool                         Going away and need     Paw Pals, the successful dog walk-
                                                                   ing and pet sitting company run
               Have fun teaching your dog   someone special to care   by John and Shelley Clarke from
               good manners and behaviour             for your pets?  St Andrew’s Ridge, now offers a
              at one of our friendly classes  Looking for an alternative to the   wider range of services.
              ✓ Playskool for puppies         kennels and cattery?   Shelley  has  recently  gained  a
              ✓ Adult beginners/improvers    Grooming              diploma  in  dog  grooming  and  is
              ✓ Senior Skool/advanced classes    Dog walking - am/pm, lunchtimes  pleased to announce the opening
              ✓ One to one advice & training    Home visits for feeding, cleaning and cuddles  of her new salon, offering a range
                                           Small animal boarding
              ✓ Fun agility workshops      Insured, police checked references  of services from nail clipping and   Shelley with a new customer
              www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk    Professional, friendly and uniformed sta   bathing, to full dog pampering. The   awaiting a fi rst hair cut
                  APDT Member (01066)      Member of Petsitters International  salon has all the latest equipment  time to ensure a client’s pet receives
              Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy   T: 01793 723746  and a vast range of shampoos and  personal  attention  in  a  relaxed
                Tel: 01793 727158        E: [email protected]  conditioners to suit all coat types.   atmosphere.
               email: [email protected]  W: www.paw-pals.co.uk/swindon  Shelley only takes one dog at a   For details see the advert left.









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