CAS (Costa Animal Society) and Dutch charity HzH (Hond zoekt Huis) have rehomed many, many dogs and cats in 2009.
These happy dogs send their Christmas wishes to everyone who has helped to give them a better life.
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Fund Raiser Thanks
CAS would like to thank Jan & David Neale, who once again arranged a Charity Christmas Dinner Dance at the Hotel Andalalus, Maro in aid of CAS and Cudeca. The evening raised a total of 480 Euros for CAS and the committee would like to thank everyone for their support.
The Coach & Horses in Nerja held their annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along on Friday 18th December. A capacity crowd attended and a Charity Auction was held in aid of CAS which raised the grand sum of 330€.
CAS would like to thank everybody at the Coach & Horses for organising the evening and, in particular, John who conducted the auction.
CAS would like to thank everybody at the Coach & Horses for organising the evening and, in particular, John who conducted the auction.
Simon Wilkinson
Who ran the Granada Half Marathon, Sunday December 13th 2009.
He came in under the two and a half hour target AND raised €350 for CAS. Read more...
Who ran the Granada Half Marathon, Sunday December 13th 2009.
He came in under the two and a half hour target AND raised €350 for CAS. Read more...
The CAS Glitz & Glamour Ball was held on Saturday 28th November and sponsored by the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro.
Despite the current economic climate, 138 tickets were sold.
This was the largest number ever to attend the CAS Annual Christmas Ball.
Entertainment was provided by Andy Time and Mark Peters, of Global Radio, who kept everyone dancing until the early hours.
The event raised some 2980 Euros for CAS.
CAS would like to thank all their supporters for making the evening such a success and raising such desperately needed funds.
Despite the current economic climate, 138 tickets were sold.
This was the largest number ever to attend the CAS Annual Christmas Ball.
Entertainment was provided by Andy Time and Mark Peters, of Global Radio, who kept everyone dancing until the early hours.
The event raised some 2980 Euros for CAS.
CAS would like to thank all their supporters for making the evening such a success and raising such desperately needed funds.
A Grand Raffle was held with prizes being donated from the following sponsors.:
Hotel Al Andaluz. Euopa Network, Langhams. Simply Beauty.Simple Care, Talleres Tivoli, Proud Scout, Irish Annies, The Rib House, Hotel Rural, El Puents, Hotel Plaza Cavana, The Victoria, The Cottage, DBS Bar, Walli Ron, Bar Punta Lara and Rogellio.
Hotel Al Andaluz. Euopa Network, Langhams. Simply Beauty.Simple Care, Talleres Tivoli, Proud Scout, Irish Annies, The Rib House, Hotel Rural, El Puents, Hotel Plaza Cavana, The Victoria, The Cottage, DBS Bar, Walli Ron, Bar Punta Lara and Rogellio.
How to wash a cat
This was simply too much of a time saver not to share it with you
1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.
2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close the lid. You may need to stand on the lid.
4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a 'power-wash' and rinse'.
6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift the lid.
8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.
9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.
2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close the lid. You may need to stand on the lid.
4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a 'power-wash' and rinse'.
6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift the lid.
8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.
9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.
Sincerely,
The Dog
Leishmania: Important information if you keep a dog in Spain
The chance of a dog catching Leishmania in Spain is extremely high, many veterinary surgeons put it as high as 30 to 35 percent. In reality, the figure is much higher because there are many stray dogs with the disease and the figure given applies only to dogs registered with a veterinary surgeon. It is an incurable disease and one that has been widely publicised here in Spain yet many people hear of it for the first time when they arrive in Spain from other parts of Europe. However, there are still many dog owners who are not aware of this disease. Dr. David Hart, Lecturer in Parasitology at King’s College London calls it- "One of the most underrated diseases in the world".
Leishmania was discovered in 1900 by Scottish bacteriologist, Sir William Boog Leishman, while serving as a colonel with the British Army in India. This disease is classed as a tropical disease. Cats cannot contract it.
Over the years the disease has spread to other countries, sometimes under other names, the Sand fly disease being the most common. This name is misleading because the disease has nothing to do with sand or flies. I never let my dog go on the beach because of the sand flies is an often heard remark. The beach has nothing to do with it. Your dog is equally at risk in town, country, woodland or wherever. Mediterranean disease is another name, even though it is found as far north as Lyon in France.
Leishmania is an immuno suppressive disease, which means that it breaks down the natural ability of the body to fight off diseases. In this way it is vaguely similar to AIDS in humans. There are two types of Leishmania: Cutaneous and Visceral. Cutaneous affects the skin and Visceral attacks the internal organs. The best person to advise you about which kind your dog has is your vet. Each case is different, and so is the form the treatment will take.
Any dog can catch Leishmania but there is evidence to indicate that shorthaired dogs are more susceptible as obviously the offending mosquito can more easily penetrate the skin. Bear in mind two very important facts: there is no cure and there is no vaccination against the disease. However there are treatments which can afford an affected dog long periods of remission, often reminiscent of a cure. A dog with Leishmania in a mild degree can live to a very ripe old age.
What are the symptoms? Watch out for prolonged nail growth, ulceration of the ear tips, thick dandruff, bald patches on the skin, sunglasses effect around the eyes, getting thin although eating well (in this latter case, check firstly for worms), whiteness of the cornea of the eyes. These are all warning signs that your dog could have Leishmania. The only way to make absolutely sure is to visit your vet who will analyse a blood sample and you will have the results within a day or so. It is indeed a relief when the results prove negative. We all want to care for our dogs to the best of our ability and care means preventing your dog from getting this ultimately fatal disease and it can certainly be prevented.
You can do a lot to ensure that your dog does not get Leishmania. The disease is carried by a certain type of mosquito, so small that it is virtually invisible to the human eye. The creature flies at dusk and at night whenever the temperature is over 20 degrees Celsius. In the south of Spain, especially, this can occur in the middle of winter. There is a belief that the mosquitoes are very low flying and therefore dogs in a high building are safer. This is true only to a very limited degree. A strong wind can carry mosquitoes to great heights.
To maximise protection for your dog you should never let him sleep out at night. Of course, it would like to sleep out on your terrace or balcony on those hot summer nights, but you are its guardian and you make any decisions in its best interests. Your dog should be indoors as soon as darkness falls and temperatures are 20 degrees Celsius or higher. The room in which it sleeps should also be protected. Open windows, if a necessity during summer nights should be covered with mosquito netting, which you can buy cheaply at any hardware store. If stretched on a wooden frame it does not obscure your views and has the added bonus that it also keeps wasps and other nasty insects out.
There is a very special insect repellent collar called Scalibor that is highly recommended by all vets, which will protect your dog from bites from this mosquito and also from fleas and ticks and, unlike the tick and flea collar, lasts for 6 months as opposed to 3 months. There is also a lotion called X Spot which comes in ampulets and as an alternative to the Scalibor collar should be applied to the back of the neck and rump of your dog. This will take either one or two ampulets, depending on the size of your dog. An extra protection is to use those small mosquito gadgets sold in many shops that use tables or liquid and plug into electricity points. This all sounds very extreme but, with something as serious as this, it is necessary to take extreme measures.
There are also those of us who have so many dogs that it would be impossible for them all to be indoors after dusk but X Spot and Scalibor collars will protect your dogs from bites if they live outside in the open.
For other important information about dogs diseases in Spain visit this website:
www.leishmaniasis.info
What are the symptoms? Watch out for prolonged nail growth, ulceration of the ear tips, thick dandruff, bald patches on the skin, sunglasses effect around the eyes, getting thin although eating well (in this latter case, check firstly for worms), whiteness of the cornea of the eyes. These are all warning signs that your dog could have Leishmania. The only way to make absolutely sure is to visit your vet who will analyse a blood sample and you will have the results within a day or so. It is indeed a relief when the results prove negative. We all want to care for our dogs to the best of our ability and care means preventing your dog from getting this ultimately fatal disease and it can certainly be prevented.
You can do a lot to ensure that your dog does not get Leishmania. The disease is carried by a certain type of mosquito, so small that it is virtually invisible to the human eye. The creature flies at dusk and at night whenever the temperature is over 20 degrees Celsius. In the south of Spain, especially, this can occur in the middle of winter. There is a belief that the mosquitoes are very low flying and therefore dogs in a high building are safer. This is true only to a very limited degree. A strong wind can carry mosquitoes to great heights.
To maximise protection for your dog you should never let him sleep out at night. Of course, it would like to sleep out on your terrace or balcony on those hot summer nights, but you are its guardian and you make any decisions in its best interests. Your dog should be indoors as soon as darkness falls and temperatures are 20 degrees Celsius or higher. The room in which it sleeps should also be protected. Open windows, if a necessity during summer nights should be covered with mosquito netting, which you can buy cheaply at any hardware store. If stretched on a wooden frame it does not obscure your views and has the added bonus that it also keeps wasps and other nasty insects out.
There is a very special insect repellent collar called Scalibor that is highly recommended by all vets, which will protect your dog from bites from this mosquito and also from fleas and ticks and, unlike the tick and flea collar, lasts for 6 months as opposed to 3 months. There is also a lotion called X Spot which comes in ampulets and as an alternative to the Scalibor collar should be applied to the back of the neck and rump of your dog. This will take either one or two ampulets, depending on the size of your dog. An extra protection is to use those small mosquito gadgets sold in many shops that use tables or liquid and plug into electricity points. This all sounds very extreme but, with something as serious as this, it is necessary to take extreme measures.
There are also those of us who have so many dogs that it would be impossible for them all to be indoors after dusk but X Spot and Scalibor collars will protect your dogs from bites if they live outside in the open.
For other important information about dogs diseases in Spain visit this website:
www.leishmaniasis.info
Two Ducks and a Turkey????
CAS gets asked to home all sorts of critters but when Jane Kirk, received the request to find homes for two duck and a turkey she was stumped until she remembered the Noah’s Ark in Sedella. Knowing that I kept ducks, geese and chickens and had in the past homed guinea fowl, quail, and a peacock to say nothing of the pig and rabbit I received a copy of the request with the footnote, “one for you I think”……
“Oh good”, I thought, “Christmas is coming and I haven’t ordered my turkey yet”.
My husband and I contacted Alf and Jaki, the people who had kept said 2 ducks and a turkey as ‘pets’ and arranged to meet them to collect the birds in the car park at the supermarket half way between our homes.
We found out that the birds are a bit old for eating but still decided to do the decent thing and let them live out their days amongst our flock in happy retirement so we took them home. Alf and Jaki have no idea what breed of ducks they are but I think they are Muscovies, a breed we don’t have. I am hoping, therefore, that when the spring comes the drake, who is thought to be gay, gets amorous and does the deed so we can increase our stock with some good plump eaters.
The ducks have settled in well and been accepted by the rest of our ducks and geese and I find the very fat (but sadly old) turkey waiting for his breakfast each morning by the feed hopper so he is obviously happy enough not to be off his food.
Alf requested a photo of them all after they had settled in and preferably AFTER Christmas so of course I will oblige and if we get ducklings I’ll also let them know.
In the meantime I’m just off to place my Christmas order at the butchers……
Granada marathon run for CAS
The pictures show Simon Wilkinson running the 1/2 marathon of Granada.
He and his sponsors raised around 350 Euro for the CAS organization.
Bonny, Lola, Toby, Rags and Ruben fly to Holland
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On the last rescue flight for 2009, Bonny, Lola, Toby, Rags and Ruben flew to their new homes in Holland. Now a total of 179 dogs were adopted through our sister charity organization Hond zoekt Huis in Holland.
Pet Airways Flies Rescue Dogs To Freedom
Thanksgiving Day Holiday 2009. Operation Thanksgiving Day Pet Flight to
Freedom will provide a plane load of pets with a free flight to a better
life. The first ever pet rescue airlift will take place this Thanksgiving
Holiday with a flight from Pet Airways' Pet Lounge at Chicago's Midway
Airport to the Pet Airways Pet Lounge in Farmingdale, New York.
Freedom will provide a plane load of pets with a free flight to a better
life. The first ever pet rescue airlift will take place this Thanksgiving
Holiday with a flight from Pet Airways' Pet Lounge at Chicago's Midway
Airport to the Pet Airways Pet Lounge in Farmingdale, New York.
In conjunction with Best Friends Animal Society, Pet Airways is helping to
place these currently homeless dogs with new families by providing free
transportation to the New York area where they will be made available for
adoption.
As part of its ongoing mission of working toward a time when there are No
More Homeless Pets, Best Friends collaborates with rescue and shelter
organizations throughout the country to place needy pets in loving homes.
One of the issues of rescuing large numbers of pets is getting them to new
homes.
Pet Airways is helping in this endeavor, by flying an entire planeload of
rescued dogs to New York, where a local shelter has come forth to accept
these pets to help them be adopted.
Pet Airways was created to provide a safe and comfortable alternative to
flying pets in the cargo hold of planes. Pet Airways Pawsengers fly in the
main cabin of our aircraft with a Pet Attendant watching over them at all
times.
As part of Pet Airways' Corporate Responsibility Policy, Pet Airways
provides space on our planes to help pets that need to be rescued.
Thanksgiving is a great day to not only give our pets a hug for all the love
that they give us, but to also help out some pets in need.
Follow the rescue and how the pets travel on the Pet Airways website. Pets
are being driven to Chicago by Best Friends on Thanksgiving Day where they
will have their Thanksgiving dinner at the Pet Airways Pet Lounge. After the
dinner, pets will enjoy the love of lots of volunteers, will sleep happily
that night, and board the Pet Airways Pet Flight to Freedom on Friday
morning.
How to donate to CAS
The "Donate" button sends donors to the Spanish PayPal site. Even if you
don't speak much Spanish, you would be able to fill in the little boxes with
your first and surnames, your type of credit card and details and the amount
you wish to donate.
don't speak much Spanish, you would be able to fill in the little boxes with
your first and surnames, your type of credit card and details and the amount
you wish to donate.
OR do a direct transfer with this information:
Bank: Cajamar Account No. 2720100283
IBAN ES913058072803 BIC-SWIFT CCRIES2AXXX
Try it... and get that lovely, warm feeling that helping animals gives ;)
December events
CHRISTMAS CHARITY MARKET - Saturday 5th Dec
Petanque Court, Punta Lara. 11am-3pm
Gifts, Christmas Fayre, Tombola, Lucky Dip
Visit from Santa & Sons, Children's Competions
Proceeds to CAS, Cudeca, Taller de la Amstrad, Donkey Sanctuary
Cómpeta Christmas Market - Saturday December 5th 2009
10 a.m. Plaza Ayuntamiento, La Rampa, Cómpeta
Many stalls - Father Christmas
Cómpeta CAS Christmas Dinner Dance - Friday December 11th
Balcon de Cómpeta
Choice of 3 main courses.
€17.50 including wine and music.
Giant raffle. 19:30 for 20:00
Call 616 5300 71
Competa Christmas Quiz at La Roca, Competa - Sunday 13th Dec
Food available. Raffle & Prizes
7 for 7.30pm. Entrants 3€.
Coach & Horses Annual Christmas Carol - Friday 18th Dec
Sing Along in Aid of CAS
Entrance Free, Food Available. Grand Raffle/Auction
All Welcome. Commences 7.00pm
CAS Christmas Party - Tuesday 22nd Dec
Nerja Club Hotel
Three Course Buffet with Wine
Entertainment with Carlos
7.30 FOR 8.00PM. Tickets 20€
Petanque Court, Punta Lara. 11am-3pm
Gifts, Christmas Fayre, Tombola, Lucky Dip
Visit from Santa & Sons, Children's Competions
Proceeds to CAS, Cudeca, Taller de la Amstrad, Donkey Sanctuary
Cómpeta Christmas Market - Saturday December 5th 2009
10 a.m. Plaza Ayuntamiento, La Rampa, Cómpeta
Many stalls - Father Christmas
Cómpeta CAS Christmas Dinner Dance - Friday December 11th
Balcon de Cómpeta
Choice of 3 main courses.
€17.50 including wine and music.
Giant raffle. 19:30 for 20:00
Call 616 5300 71
Competa Christmas Quiz at La Roca, Competa - Sunday 13th Dec
Food available. Raffle & Prizes
7 for 7.30pm. Entrants 3€.
Coach & Horses Annual Christmas Carol - Friday 18th Dec
Sing Along in Aid of CAS
Entrance Free, Food Available. Grand Raffle/Auction
All Welcome. Commences 7.00pm
CAS Christmas Party - Tuesday 22nd Dec
Nerja Club Hotel
Three Course Buffet with Wine
Entertainment with Carlos
7.30 FOR 8.00PM. Tickets 20€
Veterinary Charity Warns of Christmas Injuries to Pets
Christmas injuries to pets have soared, says vet charity PDSA.
The festive season is an increasingly perilous time for our pets, with trips
to the vet at Christmas rocketing by 50 percent over the last four years,
says PDSA, the UK's leading veterinary charity.
Falling Christmas trees, chewed wires and swallowed turkey bones have all
contributed to a sharp rise in pet casualties seen by vets at PDSA PetAid
hospitals throughout the country. Last year, PDSA vets treated 15,600 pets
over the Christmas period, compared with just 10,455 in 2004.
"Vets see many injuries to pets resulting from Christmas celebrations, and
most are preventable with a little more planning and consideration," said
PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon Sean Wensley. "Typical examples include dogs
swallowing tinsel and baubles, pets suffering from over-eating, electric
shocks from chewed cables, and Christmas trees toppling over."
To prevent further pain and distress to four-legged friends this Christmas,
PDSA urges pet owners to take a few simple precautions. A quick home safety
check, for example, can identify potential dangers.
"Think of your pet as like a curious child who may be fascinated by bright
lights, sparkling tinsel, electrical leads and other typical Christmas
trappings," added Sean Wensley. "Then protect it by taking the necessary
precautions to help prevent accidents."
Last Christmas almost spelled disa-'star' for Yorkshire Terrier Charlie who
swallowed a discarded Christmas star decoration after rummaging through his
owner's rubbish bin but luckily he made a full recovery thanks to PDSA
veterinary staff at Plymouth PetAid hospital. Brightly coloured Christmas
decorations and festive food can be an attractive but dangerous combination
for mischievous pets!
PDSA tips for ridding the home of pet hazards:
Chemicals - make sure any potentially dangerous substances are stored in
sealed containers and in secure cabinets out of a pet's reach.
Electrical equipment/utensils - If you have cats, keep tumble dryers and
washing machines shut and always check inside before switching them on. An
overheated non-stick pan can release toxic fumes which can be hazardous to
birds. Carbon monoxide poisoning, can also cause problems for birds, small
furry pets and cats.
Food - some can be potentially harmful, for example, if pets eat large
amounts of chocolate it can cause death, due to the compound theobromine
that affects the heart and other body organs. Other items such as alcohol,
green potatoes, macadamia nuts, onions and any mouldy food can also be
harmful to animals.
Objects - many pets, especially puppies, kittens and small furries, may play
with foreign objects which at this time can include Christmas decorations,
children's toys and other small objects which can easily become lodged in
the mouth or intestines.
Smoking - passive smoking can also affect pets. For example, cats exposed to
passive smoking are twice as likely to develop cancer, compared with cats
whose owners do not smoke.
Plants - beware poisonous houseplants. Poinsettia plants which are popular
at this time of year can cause irritation and can be fatal. The ornamental
houseplant 'philodendron' can be harmful as the whole plant is toxic and
pets are tempted to eat the leaves. Keep any large, safe house plants on the
floor in heavy containers to avoid them being pulled or knocked over by
boisterous pets.
Electrical hazards - young curious pets, house rabbits, guinea pigs and
other small furries can chew on live electrical cords like Christmas light
cables which can cause electric shocks. Ensure that electric wires are out
of sight and out of reach. If this is not possible, wires should be covered
with plastic conduit and secured to skirting boards or run under a carpet.
Small batteries can cause problems if swallowed.
Trip and fall hazards - a dog running up the stairs can trip or fall,
especially if the carpet is loose or frayed. A pet can crash into glass
doors and windows which can cause serious injuries. Use safety glass, or
make sure that the glass is frosted so it is visible. Balconies should
always be securely screened.
You can never predict when or if your pet might become ill or if you might
have to deal with an emergency situation but there are steps you can take
should an emergency arise:
. Keep the name, address and telephone number of your vet next to the phone.
. Keep a working pen and paper next to the phone to take down an emergency
telephone number on any answer phone message or instructions.
. Always telephone before you take an injured pet to any veterinary
practice.
. Keep a Pet First Aid Kit with you at home or travelling with your pet
PDSA encourages pet owners to pick up its 'Pet Safety Indoors' and 'Pet
First Aid' leaflets, which offer more advice on what to do in an emergency.
The leaflets are part of a series of Responsible Pet Care information
produced by PDSA that cover a variety of pet care topics. The leaflets are
available from PDSA PetAid hospitals and PDSA charity shops nationwide or
can be downloaded from the PDSA website, www.pdsa.org.uk.
UK Vets Raise Rabies Awareness
Organisations around the world aimed to raise awareness and understanding
about the importance of rabies prevention on the third annual World Rabies
Day on September 28.
about the importance of rabies prevention on the third annual World Rabies
Day on September 28.
The BVA's Overseas Group supported World Rabies Day by urging UK veterinary
surgeons to raise their clients' awareness of the implications of rabies
when they travel abroad.
"While we are used to discussing the risks of rabies to pets, most vets
probably know much less about the risks of rabies to humans," says Zoe
Belshaw, a member of the Overseas Group. "World Rabies Day is an ideal time
to promote understanding of this devastating but preventable disease."
The Overseas Group has produced some information on the disease which is
available on the BVA's website. It offers simple advice on reducing the risk
of contracting the disease and gives guidance on vaccination and wound
cleansing. It also aims to dispel some common misconceptions - such as that
a deep bite is necessary for the disease to be contracted. 'A lick on broken
skin or mucous membranes or a scratch from an infected animal is
sufficient,' it points out.
Rabies kills at least 55,000 people each year, half of whom are children
under the age of 15. "Rabies is primarily a disease of children, who are
particularly at risk from this terrible disease, due to their close contact
with dogs, the major global source," said Dr Deborah Briggs, Executive
Director of the Alliance for Rabies Control. "Children are more likely to
suffer multiple bites and scratches to the face and head, both of which
carry a higher risk of contracting rabies. Children are often unaware of the
danger that dogs transmit rabies and may not tell their parents when a bite,
lick or scratch has occurred from an infected animal."
The World Rabies Day initiative aims to bring together relevant partners in
an effort to address rabies prevention and control. "This is a coordinated
effort to let the world know that this disease can be readily prevented
through education, pet vaccination and increased human awareness of proper
wound management and administration of rabies vaccination after an exposure
has occurred," added Dr Briggs.
Visit the BVA website http://www.bva.co.uk for advice on many aspects of
animal care.
UK Rules
Don't Delay - Do it Today!
Like all other local animal welfare groups, CAS is struggling to cope with
the number of requests for help from people returning to the UK. Too often,
they contact CAS just a few days before they leave! This is absolutely
ridiculous and means that the charity cannot help at all. CAS was founded to
help abused and abandoned dogs & cats. It was never intended to act as an
Agency for Re-homing family pets.
CAS has a very long waiting list, limited space in kennels (12 all together)
and too few fosterers to allow us to care for the "abanondos".
We are strongly urging all ex-pats living on the Costa del Sol to act now so
that IF they need to return to the UK for whatever reason (family issues,
health, economic reasons etc. etc.) they will be able to take their pets
with them and not abandon them to an unknown & possibly unsafe future. It's
easy to do, wont cost too much money and people can rest assured that they
have taken the correct, responsible steps towards keeping the whole family
together. Being forced to return to the UK is stressful enough without
suddenly having to consider the fate of a beloved pet.
Here's what they need to do to prepare a pet for travel to the UK.
Dogs and cats need a microchip & an EU (blue) passport
They need vaccinations (Polivalente) plus the all important Rabies
Injection After three weeks the vaccinations are repeated. They must wait
one month & then have a Rabies Blood Test They then wait out the six month
quarantine period After this point they get a Health Certificate Just before
traveling the pet will need treatment for ticks and worms. Details of all
treatments are entered into the passport. Altogether the process can take as
long as 6 to 8 months before the final blood test in done and the pet can
travel. So basically all that is needed TODAY is the microchip, the passport
and the vaccinations. Please visit your vet and discuss how best to do this.
No more worries. Remember, CAS will probably be unable to help and there are
serious cost implications if one is seeking a 6 month Dog Sitter.
A comprehensive explanation is available on the CAS Website
(www.casnerja.org) as well as a link to the government website.
Like all other local animal welfare groups, CAS is struggling to cope with
the number of requests for help from people returning to the UK. Too often,
they contact CAS just a few days before they leave! This is absolutely
ridiculous and means that the charity cannot help at all. CAS was founded to
help abused and abandoned dogs & cats. It was never intended to act as an
Agency for Re-homing family pets.
CAS has a very long waiting list, limited space in kennels (12 all together)
and too few fosterers to allow us to care for the "abanondos".
We are strongly urging all ex-pats living on the Costa del Sol to act now so
that IF they need to return to the UK for whatever reason (family issues,
health, economic reasons etc. etc.) they will be able to take their pets
with them and not abandon them to an unknown & possibly unsafe future. It's
easy to do, wont cost too much money and people can rest assured that they
have taken the correct, responsible steps towards keeping the whole family
together. Being forced to return to the UK is stressful enough without
suddenly having to consider the fate of a beloved pet.
Here's what they need to do to prepare a pet for travel to the UK.
Dogs and cats need a microchip & an EU (blue) passport
They need vaccinations (Polivalente) plus the all important Rabies
Injection After three weeks the vaccinations are repeated. They must wait
one month & then have a Rabies Blood Test They then wait out the six month
quarantine period After this point they get a Health Certificate Just before
traveling the pet will need treatment for ticks and worms. Details of all
treatments are entered into the passport. Altogether the process can take as
long as 6 to 8 months before the final blood test in done and the pet can
travel. So basically all that is needed TODAY is the microchip, the passport
and the vaccinations. Please visit your vet and discuss how best to do this.
No more worries. Remember, CAS will probably be unable to help and there are
serious cost implications if one is seeking a 6 month Dog Sitter.
A comprehensive explanation is available on the CAS Website
(www.casnerja.org) as well as a link to the government website.
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