Welcome to the October 2010 e-newsletter.
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Calendar

Calendars are on sale in the centre and in our charity shop in Waterloo Place. Also in Jollyes in Derry. They will be on sale in pet shops and vet clinics at the weekend. Available to buy online.

Pet Stories

Have you adopted a pet from Rainbow? We will be featuring a past resident every month. If you would like your pet featured send us a photo and their story to us by email.

BAG Pack in Sainsburys - Can You Help?

If you can help us to fundraise at this bag-pack on Saturday 23rd October please phone Mary on 07527465901.

Special Appeal - ♥Meg♥

WEE MEG - looking for a forever home: Wee meg is an adorable cat. She is about 5, she is very affectionate and loves company, she would suit a home where she is the only pet. She has only one eye but manages very well. She would suit a home where she has lots of company and cuddles, where ahe can be indoors most or all of the time. She would love nothing better than to sit on your lap or curl up in front of the fire.

Special Appeal - ♥SHONA♥

SHONA is a female Akita cross aged approx 2 years old. She is a stunning girl with an excellent temperament. She is very affectionate, gentle and playful and is good with most other dogs. She will make a great pet.

BOSCO's Story

BOSCO is a male Boxer aged approx 6 / 7 years old. He was rescued from a home where he was badly neglected and one of the worst cases of emaciation rainbow staff and volunteers have ever seen. He was understandably quiet and subdued when first rescued. His spirit was broken and he was weak. Within less than a day at Rainbow however the difference in his spirit was amazing. He was given a duvet to sleep on which he just adored. He had no shelter let alone bedding in his previous home so he quite clearly appreciated this new comfort. With regular feeds and lots of TLC his tail hasn't stopped wagging since the day he arrived! He has now been rehomed and is making great progress. If you see an animal being neglected please call us on our cruelty / neglect helpline: 07544046828.

CAT OWNERS BEWARE

Two weeks ago we were alerted to a cat trapped in a trap behind a hedge in an area of shrubbery / wasteland on the Skeoge industrial site. Two members of the public out walking their 2 dogs yesterday morning discovered the cat in the homemade cat trap when their dog was barking through the hedge. Two volunteers from the rainbow centre went to the scene and found the young tabby cat terrified inside the cage. The trap was a homemade one and whoever made it knew exactly what they were doing.
Police attended the scene and took the trap away.
The cat caught in this trap would have been used as bait for dogs and been ripped to pieces. This blood "sport" is horrific animal cruelty and is on the increase in the Derry area. We are appealing to the public to be vigilant. Please keep an eye out when out walking for these traps or anyone acting suspicious with dogs. Please alert the Rainbow Centre or the police. Also for cat owners please keep your cats in overnight and don't let them out on an empty stomach as they will be more likely to go into a trap for food.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Rainbow needs your help. In recent months we have had HUGE vets and food bills. We are regularly spending more money than we have coming in. This can't continue. We are urging our supporters to make a small monthly standing order. This will ensure the survival of our charity and this will mean we can continue to help all those animals in need.
Here is a link to our standing order form.
Your help is a lifeline to the animals.

Fundraising in the north east & north coast?

If you live in the northeast or the north coast area of N.Ireland and would be interested in joining a new fundraising committee for the centre. Please call Sonya on 07814070326. We would love to hear from you.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

The perfect gift for the person that has everything. We can send you a personalised Gift Certificate stating who it is from and the amount given.

Please contact us for more information

Fundraisers needed

Would you be interested in fundraising for the centre? If you would like to organise your own fundraising event or joining our fundraising team please get in touch!
Call Louise on 07733114406 (after 6pm)

Collection boxes

Would you like a collection box for your place of work? Or would you be interested in managing a couple at your local shops?

Please contact us for more information