Welcome to the July 2009 e-newsletter.

Pets At Home Charitable Foundation cheque for £8,300

Many thanks to the 'Pets at Home Charitable Foundation' for their generous cheque for £8,300 awarded through a grant application. Many thanks and this will benefit the animals greatly. More on this and how we plan to spend the money in upcoming issues.

"Pooches in the park" Sunday 9th August - DOG SHOW

On Sunday 9th August in St. Columbs's Park, Derry, we are holding another "Pooches in the Park" Amateur Dog Show, for times and categories please read further on our website. This is a fun day out for the whole family.
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Tesco Bag-Pack Raised £590

Thanks to everyone who helped us on Saturday 4th July and thank you to all who donated. Next one on Saturday 25th July - Please email us if you can help

Special Appeal - ♥SASHA♥

Sasha is a staffordshire bull terrier cross aged between 1+2 years old. She was abandoned by her previous owners in a forest and was very frightened and confused when she first came to the centre but with alot of reassurance she has settled in well and is looking for a loving home. Read more »

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Upcoming Fundraising Events

We need fundraising helpers for these dates:

Limavady - Saturday 25th July - Collection Day
Derry - Saturday 25th July - Supermarket Bag Pack
Derry - Saturday 1st August - Collection Day
Derry - Pooches in the Park - Sunday 9th August - St. Columb's Park
Derry - Saturday 22nd August - Collection Day

Please email us if you can help

CAT OWNERS BEWARE

Cats are being used for a cruel and barbaric blood sport in the Derry area. Pet cats are being trapped in the Derry area and used as bait to set Lurchers on. We suspect this activity to also be taking place in the Bay Park area (beside Foyle Bridge in Derry). If you see anything suspicious or any signs to suggest this is happening please contact us. We urge cat owners to be vigilant and keep their pets in at night. Read more »

KITTENS FOR REHOMING

We have lots and lots of kittens available for rehoming at present. Take a look at some we have at the moment.

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SEEKING NEW VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for regular volunteers to help out at the centre on a regular basis. We have 2 shifts every day from 9.30am to 2pm and from 6.30pm to 10pm. If you can make a weekly commitment and are interested please call Louise after 6pm on 07733114406. We are also looking for volunteers to help at the charity shop in Waterloo Place.

Land for new centre

The Rainbow Shelter is actively seeking new land where we could build a purpose built centre to improve conditions for the animals. Our existing building is not adequate due to the number of animals coming into our centre. We are looking to stay in the same general Eglinton area and ideally we would be looking for approximately 2 acres of land, but we are open to any offer. If you could offer help or advice, please contact us.

Calendar 2010

We are searching for the new "stars" for our fundraising Charity Calendar 2010. If you have adopted a dog or cat from us over the years and would like them to be considered to "star" in the new calendar, please email a high resolution picture for consideration along with 150 (approx) words describing how they have added to your life and a little about their personality.

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