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Welcome to the March 2010 e-newsletter.
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EASTER Doggy Treasure hunt

We raised a whopping £607 with this event. Many thanks to all who atteneded and we hope you enjoyed the treasure hunt. Next year we will have many more places. Keep an eye on our website for photos.

JOB Opportunity

We are inviting applications for a Part time Kennel & Cattery Assistant. More details here

FREE DOG HEALTH CHECK WITH DOGS TRUST

Derry City Council Area
For more information call 07714838575

For dog owners claiming a means tested benefit and living in the Derry City council area.

• They'll neuter your dog at participating vets – it prevents unwanted puppies, stops certain cancers and makes straying or fighting less likely.
• They'll worm and vaccinate your dog against disease
• They'll treat your dog against fleas
• They'll microchip your dog so if he gets lost, you can get him back
• All for free

Hurry – Only a few appointments remaining. Offer ends 30th April 2010.

CAT NEUTERING VOUCHER FOR £5 IF YOU ARE ON BENEFITS (FROM CATS PROTECTION)
Call the Cats Protection to get your cat neutering voucher. These can be used at your local vets.
Telephone: Cat Protection on 08458 734780

More info here: http://www.cats.org.uk/workwedo/neutering_ni.asp

Owners receiving state benefits, on a low income, who are students, pensioners, on housing benefit or council tax benefit and who live throughout Northern Ireland

If you do not live in the campaign area but need help with neutering, call Cats Protection on 03000 12 12 12

What to do if you see an anImal hurt or Injured?

If you witness an animal knocked down in an accident or injured, it is importent to get it to a vet as soon as possible.

Here are some vets phone numbers who have an emergency line. You will then need to ge the animal to a vet. Please put these numbers in your phone.

Drumahoe Vets - 028 71311448

Whitehouse Vets - 028 7126 2596

St. Elmo's - Muff - 00353 74 9384411

Roe Valley Vets - Limavady - 028 77762528

Parkview Vets, Strabane - 028 71382636

Contact us to report neglect / cruelty / injured animals
028 71812882

Hand rearing kittens - we need fosterers

If you have experience hand-rearing kittens or would be interested in helpin us - please get in touch asap. We sometines get in very yound kittens who have been dumped or abandonded that need hand-reared with a bottle. If you can offer this life-saving help - we urge you to phone us or email us

Special Appeal - ♥OSCAR♥

Oscar is a male Pomeranian aged approx  8 / 10 years old. Oscar's owner died and Oscar stayed outside what had been his home for days after his owner's death waiting for his owner to return. Sadly for Oscar he didn't understand that his owner was not going to return and Oscar was taken to the pound. He was then brought to Rainbow where he was very quiet and subdued for the first few days and understandly so. He has however come around and is much happier now than he initially was. For an older wee man he is full of life. He loves his walks and loves to be in the centre of everything going on. He is playful and affectionate and showing more of his character each day. He gets on well with other dogs also. Oscar would make a great companion for a mature owner.   

Special Appeal - ♥PATTI♥

Patti is a very timid wee girl. She will need a home with an experienced cat owner. She has a lot of love to give but she needs to grow in confidence before she can learn to show affection.

feral cat Adoption

We have some long term feral cats at the centre who are looking for a home. Do you have outdoor space and a shed/barn to offer a home to one or two of these cats? If you could offer a warm bed and kindness to one of our long termers - get in touch. Ideally experiences cat owners.

New Volunteers

We are looking for new volunteers to help out at the centre. We have 2 shifts every day. If you would be interested in helping out for 3-4 hours, please get in touch. Volunteers must be over 18, own transport would be ideal.

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