CAS - Costa Animal Society: 2010

Aida, Maxi, Surfer and Tapla arrive in Holland

Aida, Maxi, Surfer and Tapla arrived in an very cold Rotterdam today. Despite the low temperatures, the dogs received a very warm welcome from their new owners.

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Successful fundraising at La Roca's

Cas held their Competa Christmas Party at La Roca's in Competa on Friday 10th December. Some 73 people attended raising a total of 690 Euros. A great time was had by all and dancing continued late into the night to the music of Andy Time. Cas would like to thank everybody for their support.

Charity Christmas Dinner Dance successful

Jan & David Neale held their annual charity christmas dinner dance at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro on Friday 3rd December. The evening was well attended and everyone was entertained by Andy Time. The event raised a total of 590 Euros which this year was equally divided between Cas and Cudeca

Cas would like to thank everyone for their support

CAS Christman Party on Dec 17 at El Viejo Sotano (Los Huertos)

CAS Nerja Christmas party will be at El Viejo Sotano (the Old Cellar) Los Huertos. on Friday December 17th 7.30pm
3 course meal with wine, and entertainment with Geoff Murrells big band sound. Only 20 euros pp. To book please call mike on 699948993

CAS Christmas Party on Dec 10 at La Roca (Competa)

CAS will be holding a Competa Christmas party this year at La Roca in Competa on Friday December 10th. 7.30pm. price includes a 3 course meal, and entertainment with the talented Andy time.
only 20 euros pp. To reserve the last remaining places please call Mike on 699948993

CAS Hollywood Nights Ball big success

The Hollywood Nights Ball held at the Hotel Andalus, Maro on the 27th November was a great success with some 120 people attending raising some 2100 Euros towards Cas funds. Dancing continued until the early hours to the music of Andy Time and Mark Peters of Global Radio. Our thanks to our main sponsors Seacrest Kennels and to all others who supported the evening

Librarian needed

CAS is appealing for someone to come forward and offer their services as a librarian in the Cas Office/Shop at Callle Ferran No 12 Nerja. This would entail visiting the office once or twice a week at a time to suit the applicant, sorting the donated books into catergories and pricing for resale.
If interested please call Richard on 952037095 or 659458020 for more info

Rory, Unka, Toby, Kimba, Amigo, Bella, and more

Rory, Unka, Toby, Kimba, Amigo, Bella, and more dogs were added to the CAS website www.casnerja.org.
CAS is homing over 1 dog per day. Don't you have a one yet? There are many new additions, small, medium and large so there must be one for you.

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Letter from the President

I am sure you are aware that there have been significant changes within Cas. The catalyst was the difference of opinion around Cantalobos a purpose built facility for animals above La Herradura. We were offered the opportunity to run it. It is an excellent place, however Cas did not feel we had the people or funding to take on such a large commitment, hence the committee differences. Jane Kirk stepped down as President and others left also.

Now on to our funding situation. I am sure you all read the report for the EGM and the motion to sell our asset, the Cas Office. This was approved by a substantial majority and is now in the hands of the lawyers. The price paid will clear our debts and we are taking a lease back on advantageous and flexible terms.

This enables us to continue. We still have outstanding debts with our kennel owners but anticipate being able to clear these over the next few months. Contrary to rumours the kennel owners have NEVER lined their pockets at Cas expense, they have always given us a fair rate and take animals in without charge in an emergency. We must remember it is their livelihood and I am personally grateful for their support and understanding.

The economic climate means we are having to work at twice the speed to bring in funds and reduce our costs. We already have over 60+fosterers who are looking after our dogs until homes are found. Thank you all so much.

The newly vamped website www.casnerja.org with Dave Jamieson as our webmaster has produced dividends.We will also shortly have the website in Spanish.The last 3 months we have homed around 120 dogs. Of course many do go to

Germany

and Holland. They pay for the tests needed to travel and the travel expenses. We are now also sending dogs to

Denmark

and

Austria

. All the charities we use do home visits and follow ups. The level of homing within

Spain

has risen, albeit with Brits and Germans as the biggest group.

I feel I must give thanks to our hardworking fundraisers led by Mike O’Brien who never stops thinking up new ideas, We have the Xmas do’s in Competa and Nerja so to book your table give him a call on 952526312. Sheila McAslam and Ruth Barker who sort all the goods received for the Sunday Car Boot which produces vital funds and all the people who come along to help them. Dave,Heike, Carol,Caroline and Maivi. Sue Anderson who organises her stall at Trapiche and the book sales at various cafes. All together they are working wonders to keep Cas afloat.

Also a big thank you to Richard who has taken over once again as Treasurer (he thought he had retired) but he is doing a great job trying to keep us all in line.

Finally we must not forget our Secretary Diana Carter, who is now also managing the office and the staff who turn up daily to help us week after week.

I am sure you all know that Sue Baldwin is our “Cat Woman” she is seriously overstretched and anyone who would be prepared to help please contact her on 952531587 or 691706434. More helpers are needed in many areas so if you know anyone who would be prepared to help us contact me on 952526312 or Vera on 952529670 or 680315880 . We are a social crowd, any age welcome!.

Thank you for all your support during these changing times. I am sure we will go forward. Next year is the Cas 25^th year of operation. Let us make it a record breaking fundraising year and enable us to help even more animals.

Wendy Thorne

Bruno, Fatima,Kira, Negri, and Oscar arrive in Holland

Bruno, Fatima,Kira, Negri, and Oscar were brought to Amsterdam by Jeroen yesterday. Jeroen is a volunteer from Dutch charity HzH (Hond zoekt Huis) and he took an early flight in Amsterdam yesterday morning to pick up 5 dogs and flew back with the dogs to Amsterdam the same day (!) How more commitment can you ask for?

Alfie, Bruno, Piper, Alfie, Ivy, Tommy, Louie, Lola, Linda, Merlin, Dude, Tuskin, Trinity, Spiderwicke

Many new dogs and cats were added to the CAS website. Puppies, kittens and adults. Visit www.casnerja.org for pictures and more details. I am sure there is one for you.

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Nerja's dogs raise cash for CAS

The Costa Animal Society’s annual dog show, Scruffs Nerja, has raised over 2,000 euros towards the charity’s continuing work with abandoned and homeless animals. This was the event’s 11th year and the was the most successful ever.

Dozens of dogs and their owners made their way to Scruffs which was held on October 23 on the municipal market site at Almijara II, by kind permission of Nerja Town Hall. The start of proceedings had to be delayed while a long queue of hopeful dogs was processed and each participant given an entry number. Finally, there were an amazing 78 entries in the 11 classes which were judged by a panel of four experts and enthusiasts.

CAS President Wendy Thorne thanked all of those who attended the event and the volunteers who organised
it. “Without their wonderful support, events like Scruffs just would not be possible to put on,” she said.

A total of 2,300 euros was raised and CAS wants to say a big thank you to Nerja Town Hall for its help, and to all those who helped through sponsorship: Stephen Todd, Bar Genesis, Clinica San Fernando, Costa del Sol News, Decotta McKenna y Santafe, Dream España, El Perrotel Kennels, Seacrest Kennels, Secure Solutions (formerly Spanish Solutions), Streetwise Magazine, Transfer People, Verity Hair and Beauty, and Weston Kennels.

Read the full story and see all pictures on www.casnerja.org.

Roxy, Nissa, Meeko, Banzai and Honey arrived in Holland

Roxy, Nissa, Meeko, Banzai and Honey arrived in Holland on Wednesday. Roxy, Nissa and Meeko were welcomed by their new owners, while Banzai and Honey (now Genie) will be fostered temporarily in Holland.

Scruffs Nerja - Saturday 23rd October

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Saturday 23rd October
Market Site, Almijara 11, Nerja - by kind permission of Ayuntamiento de Nerja

Entries from 1.00pm ( 5€ per class)
Judging at 2pm

Guest Judges
Vera Newing
Expedito Cabra
Dorothy Barker
Terry Weston

Classes
1. Pedigree Puppy ( under 1 year)
2. Non Pedigree Puppy (under 1 year)
3. Pedigree Bitch (Over 1 year)
4. Pedigree Dog (over 1 year)
5. Non Pedigree Bitch (over 1 year)
6. Non Pedigree Dog (over 1 year)
7. Dog and Owner Look Alike
8. The Best Six Legs (dog & owner !)
9. Best Rescue Dog
10. Best Rescue Bitch
11. Fancy Dress

* Non Pedigree Best in Show (The Jackie Todd Memorial Cup)
* Pedigree Best in Show
* Best Rescue Dog or Bitch (Christoper Memorial Cup)

Cups and Prizes in all Classes, Raffle & Stalls

Sponsors Include:
San Fernando, Costa del Sol News, Streetwise, Secure Solutions (formerly Spanish Solutions), Weston Kennels, Decotta McKenna y Santafe, Verity Hair & Beauty, Transfer People, El Perrotel, Genesis, Dream España, Seacrest Kennels, Stephen Todd

CAS Copper Cans

CAS would like to thank everyone who contributes via our CAS Copper Cans. CAS tries to provide everyone with a receipt so that they know how much was in their can. This is however only possible if you complete the space provided on the can with your name, address and telephone nr.

If you would like a can these can be collected from the CAS Shop in Calle Ferran No 12, Nerja or by telephoning Diana Carter on 952523985

New dogs on site

Many new dogs are now added to the CAS website www.casnerja.org. Check it out, your new companion is there too.

CAS Quiz

CAS QUIZ restarts at Sabor de Amor Bistro, Burriana Beach, Nerja

Thursday 7th October
Food available from 7.00pm
Quiz 9.00pm
Entrance 3 Euros

Quizmaster: Dave Jamieson

Blacky, Fly, Lady, Pamima, Tosca arrive in Holland

Blacky, Fly, Lady, Pamima, Tosca arrived in Holland last week after a long flight. Over 3.5 hours delay due to a strike in France. A late flight now became a very early flight. But the dogs were happy to be out, and had less problems to stay awake than the new families.

Annual Barbecue by Seacrest Kennels

Seacrest Kennels in Nerja held their Annual Barbecue on Friday 24th September in aid of CAS. The event was well attended and the evening a great sucess with everyone being entertained by Andy Time. The evening raised 675 Euros for Cas. Cas would like to thank Kurt & Laura for making their premises available and for all their hard work in organising the event

Scruffs Nerja 2010 - Saturday 23rd October

Negri, Milly, Rosa, Hyena

New dogs on the CAS website. And don't forget: there are also cats that need a new home.

Arcon, Casper, Missy, Skipper & Vaapa arrive in Holland

Arcon, Missy, Skipper & Vaapa arrived in Holland last Sunday. Casper followed 2 days later.

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Over 30 news dogs added to the website

We had a major update this week, and many dogs (more than 30 !) were added to the website. They can be found on www.casnerja.org > Dogs Needing Homes.

Check out the site. I am sure there is 1 (or 2) waiting for you.

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Denzil, Kira, Jussi, Metoo

Denzil, Kira, Jussi, and Metoo were added to "Dogs needing Homes" on the CAS website
Metoo can be found on page 19. Denzil, Kira and Jussi on page 23.

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Christmas party at La Roca

It might seem a bit early, when temperatures are in the 30's. But please make a note in your calendars.

COMPETA CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 10th - LA ROCA 7.30pm
3 course meal with wine, Music by Andy Time

20 euros pp
Book through cas office 952523607, or Mike 699948993, or directly with restaurant la roca

Bailey, Rodney, Trigger, Toby, Yoomi

Bailey, Rodney, Trigger, Toby, Yoomi and two puppies were recently added to the CAS website, and are looking for a new family.
Trigger can be found on page 15 of Dogs needing homes. The rest on page 22.

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August successes

Cas has recently had their website www.casnerja.org updated and our thanks to Dave Jamieson who has worked so hard over the last few weeks.

The new site has been a tremendous sucess with some 34 dogs being rehomed in August direct from the site. In addition 14 puppies have been rehomed together with a further 8 dogs homed privately or from the kennels. This makes a total of 56 dogs homed during August which is traditonally a difficult month.

Cas are also trying to revitalise our fundraising efforts in the Competa. If anyone is prepared to help raise more funds or help in the Competa area please contact Wendy on 952037095.

New additions to the CAS website.

New addtions to the CAS website > Dogs needing Homes
Harry, Johnny, Panchito, Prima, Rosie, Sarotti, Lola, Mikel, Pirata, Angel, Espotty on pages 1, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19 & 21.

Blanco, Mari and Mo arrive in Holland

Blance, Mari and Mo were welcomed by their new owners at the airport in Amsterdam.

An evening at the Nerja Club Hotel

Three-course hot and cold buffet with wine and water, plus music and dancing with Carlos.

August 31, 7.00 for 7.30pm.

Only 20 euros per person.

To book, call the CAS office on (+34) 95 252 3607 (10am – 1pm).

Out of office hours, call Mike on (+34) 95 252 6312.

Baron, Belle, Bessie, Torres and Kim

New additions to the CAS website

Baron (page 13), Belle (page12), Bessie (page 10), Torres and Kim (page 7) can be found on www.casnerja.org > Dogs needing homes

CAS Events for September

Late Summer Barbeque at Seacrest Kennels, Nerja.
Three-course hot and cold buffet with wine and water, plus music and dancing with Andy Time.
Friday 24 September 7.00 for 7.30pm. Only 20 euros per person.

Weekly markets:

Nerja : Car boot sale every Sunday morning at Almijara II

El Trapiche : Farmers Country Market near the airport alternate Tuesday mornings

Billy, Blacky, Honey, Sally, Tommy, Tumba,

New additions to the CAS Website.

Tommy is a six-month old male dog.

For more information, contact Weston Kennels on (+34) 951 254 134
http://www.casnerja.org/ > Dogs Needing Homes > Page 2

Sally is a one year-old female.

For more information, contact Weston Kennels on (+34) 951 254 134
http://www.casnerja.org/ > Dogs Needing Homes > Page 2

Tumba is a nine month old female dog.

For more information, contact Weston Kennels on (+34) 951 254 134
http://www.casnerja.org/ > Dogs Needing Homes > Page 4

Honey is a five year old female dog.

For more information, contact Weston Kennels on (+34) 951 254 134
http://www.casnerja.org/ > Dogs Needing Homes > Page 5

Billy is a three year old male.

For more information, contact Weston Kennels on (+34) 951 254 134
http://www.casnerja.org/ > Dogs Needing Homes > Page 5

Blacky is a 5 year old male who was given away by his previous owner. A well behaved lovable pretty little dog who loves walks being bathed and groomed, can be left for many hours on his own he loves most other dogs - but does not get on with cats!

Call Don on (+34) 645 559 611.
http://www.casnerja.org/ > Dogs Needing Homes > Page 6

Black Jack, Paddy & Puppies

New additions to the CAS website.

Paddy is a male lab cross, about a year old. He has a typical inquisitive lab personality who loves people and is friendly with other dogs. He is a bit food aggressive but we are working on this by feeding him with multiple dogs in a large space and he is improving. He is fine with cats and just needs a bit of training to stop him jumping up. He has lived in a house before so he should be house trained.

Paddy is presently in Seacrest Kennels, call for further information (+34) 95 242 1246.

Eight puppies (7F,1M) found near the Almuñécar sewerage works on August 8. They are only 3-4 weeks old and will probably grow into small dogs. More information from Linda on (+34) 958 882 077

Paddy and the eight puppies can be found on www.casnerja.org > Dogs needing homes > Page 20

Black Jack was found living rough on the street. He is 4 years old, weighs 9 kilos, is 32 cm tall and is in good health.

He has had a rough time so is a little nervous, but is quiet and likes other dogs.

More information from his fosterer on (+34) 95 211 5171. See also www.casnerja.org > Dogs needing homes > Page 1

Denzel, Jorja, and Maddy

Denzel, Jorja, and Maddy are looking for a new home.

Jorja was born on May 11, 2010. She sits, comes, stays and goes down on command. She really wants to please, you can see it in her eyes and she likes to lie close to our feet when she sleeping.

Jorja can be found on www.casnerja.org > Dogs needing Homes > Page 19

Denzil was foundtied up in an abandoned Cortijo. He had a dislocated hip and was dragging himself across the floor. After a difficult rescue and three days in the vets he can now get up and walk again, but is a bit wobbly. He is a German Shepherd mix and is 10-12 years old and will need tablets such as cod liver oil for his joints for most of his life.

Maddy is a loving dog to her family. She was abandoned as a pup in a garden and is now nearly 4 years old and about 30 kg. House trained, enjoys being groomed, likes to play, reasonably obedient.

Denzil and Maddy can be found on www.casnerja.org > Dogs needing Homes > Page 20

Feeding puppies from birth

Notes for feeding puppies from birth

Always use puppy milk formula obtained from the vet, never human baby food or other animal’s milk
Use puppy bottles from the vet but ensure the hole in the teat is not too large (milk should not flow freely but drip from the teat)
If the puppy is unable to suck, use a syringe from the vet and monitor intake – there is no hard and fast rule as to how much the puppy will eat but generally less than 1 week old it’s between 5 and 10ml per feed
Keep the pups warm using a hot water bottle covered in a pillow case underneath a sheet or a towel and soft tactile material to cover them – place the hot water bottle to the side of their bed, thus allowing them to move to a cooler location if they are too hot. Puppies should be about 39 degrees, check their temperature using a anal thermometer
Feed approximately every 2 hours, including the night
Puppies tend to sleep through the night (from 11pm to 7am) from around 7 to 10 days old
Give the puppy small amounts of feed, ie 2 or 3 sucks of the teat then remove from the mouth and allow the puppy to swallow. Puppies tend to guzzle the food, allowing it to slip into the lungs occasionally causing infection
Massage the puppies bottom and gentiles to promote faeces and urine movement
Swelling of the belly coupled with general discomfort suggests either trapped wind or slight constipation – gently rub the belly and massage the bottom, for as long as it takes (sometimes in excess of an hour!)
Bitches are quite rough with their young so washing and massaging can be a little vigorous
Sterilize all equipment in the same way as for babies, puppies are just as susceptible to infection
Don’t allow contact with other animals – the anti-bodies of a puppy less than 2 weeks old are not fully functional at that time
At 1 to 2 weeks old, puppies can take a baby bottle
Weigh the puppy every other day to ensure weight gain – they generally double their birth weight in 2 weeks
The guideline is puppies from 2 weeks are fed every 3 hours then every 4 hours once on solid food
Puppies begin to take solid food from approximately 3 weeks old – start with liquidised puppy weaning food mixed with water and a little milk. Give the puppy bottle milk before bed (they sleep longer!)
Puppies start to walk at around 3 weeks
Puppies should be wormed at around 3 to 4 weeks but ensure a puppy worming liquid is used from the vet. Don’t use crushed up adult worming tablets

Please contact CAS should you have any other helpful hints and tips for caring for abandoned bottle fed puppies.

The Role of the Fosterer

Fostering for CAS can be a rewarding experience for the pet and non-pet owner alike. The main responsibility is to care for an animal as though it were your own.

CAS rely heavily on volunteers to foster animals, they ask the fosterer to keep them regularly updated with information on the animal, ie it’s weight, height and general characteristics which CAS then forward on to their website and other charities throughout Europe to enable the animal to find a permanent home. Animals can be fostered for anything from a few days up to months and can be from a few days old to years! The fosterer feeds, walks and generally includes the animal in all family activities. Dogs should be able to walk at least a little way on a leash. Many fosterers already have pets, which is not a pre-requisite but does help the animal to socialise. However, some fosterers only have foster animals, giving them the freedom to only have a part-time pet when it suits them rather than the permanent long-term responsibility of ownership. Occasionally the fosterer wants to keep the animal which is possible, if, the animal has not already been reserved by another adopter and CAS is notified immediately.

CAS try to remove animals from foster homes where the fosterer is experiencing difficulty with the dog or cat. Finding another foster home is done as quickly as possible but can’t always be achieved within the same day. Fosterers are in short supply and CAS are continually looking at ways to recruit more. CAS are currently building up a network of people to allow fosterers to temporarily house their foster pets whilst on holiday and reciprocate the arrangement with the other local fosterer.

If the foster pet becomes ill or is in need of medication, CAS will pay for vet bills but once an animal is adopted the onus is on the owner.

Some animals are re-homed here in Spain and as a result occasionally potential new owners may ask to come and view the animal. This can be done at the foster home or arrangements can be made to meet at another location. Fosterers’ telephone numbers are published on the CAS website allowing adopters to contact the fosterers directly, there is no-one else in CAS who knows the animal better than the fosterer!

All manner of people can foster, from those living in the countryside to people in towns and villages, apartments and villas. The only requirement is that the pet is cared for, fed and watered, kept warm when it’s cool and cool when it’s warm.

If you are interested in becoming a CAS fosterer, please contact Wendy on 952037095.

Printer toners

The Costa Animal Society have recently changed their printer. As a result we have 3 Toner cartridges for the HP Laserjet 1600/2600/2650 models. The toners are brand new and still boxed. 1 Cyan, 1 Magenta and 1 Yellow. They cost a total of 275 Euros. Cas are prepared to accept any reasonable offers for these items individually or as a set. Contact Richard (Treasurer Cas) on 952037095 / 659458020

Sox & Patch

Temporary Foster Homes needed for two dogs. Ideally they would stay together as they are brother and sister but they are equally happy apart.

They are approx 18 months old, house trained, affectionate, exceptionally good natured and great company. They are both excellent with children and love space to run and play. However, they are not too fond of cats.

The owner has recently had a heart attack plus a subsequent heart operation but now cannot give them the attention and care they should have for the time being.

Therefore, we are looking to house them for a period of 3 – 6 months. Should you decide to keep them after this, the owner is happy to agree to this providing the dogs wish to stay!!!

Also, 6 really gorgeous puppies need permanent homes immediately. 6 weeks old but only choice now, is to put them down. Please help!! 645 3271 38 (English) or (Espanol) 656 286 767.

Copper, Pippi and Turca arrive in Holland

Copper, Pippi and Turca arrived late yesterday night in Amsterdam. A total of 35 dogs to Holland this year. Miranda, a volunteer from Dutch charity Hond zoekt Huis flew from Amsterdam to Malaga in the morning and back to Holland in the evening with the dogs. Luckily, she had a few hours time to relax on a sunny beach.

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Sometimes it is not so easy

Bingo, Blue and Ronnie flew to their new homes in Holland on Saturday night. Which makes a total of 32 dogs rehomed in Holland in 2010.
Most flights go easy, like clockwork. But this one was different.....

The plane departed with a small delay (only 15 minutes) from Malaga on it's way to Rotterdam Airport. By the time they reached their destination, a large thunderstorm prevented the plane to land so the captain decided to divert the plane to Amsterdam Airport. But by the time they reached Amsterdam Airport, the thunderstorm has also reached that airport. So the plane returned and landed in Brussels. After a two hours wait in Brussels, the plane finally arrived in Rotterdam.

A long wait for the new families, as well as for the dogs. But all is already forgotten, and everyone is happy now.

And the next number is 200 - BINGO !

Today is a day to remember!! Dog number 200 was rehomed since the start of the partnership between CAS and Hond zoekt Huis. What a fantastic achievement.

The lucky dog #200 was Bingo, who flew to Holland with dogs Blue and Ronnie. Pictures of their arrival will follow later.

Bingo with the 2 Dutch girls who acompanied him to Holland (click to enlarge).

Ben and Spot arrive in Holland

Ben and Spot arrived in Holland yesterday. That makes a total of 29 dogs rehomed in Holland in 2010.

The dogs will be faced with a serious dilemma on Sunday. As Spanish dogs, will they cheer for Spain in the World Cup finals? Or will they join their new owners and cheer for the Dutch team?

Boxy and Cara arrive in Holland

Cara and Boxy flew on June 23rd to their new homes in Holland. This makes a total of 27 dogs rehomed in Holland in 2010.

Cara

Boxy

Good-bye amigo. It was good sharing a cage with you. Hope to see you soon, somewhere in Holland.

Cages return to Spain

We’re flying 5-10 dogs per month to Holland. Most of them go in cages in the hull of the airplane.

But these cages also have to come back to CAS in

Spain

so we can use them again. These cages have more air miles than most of us !

Dutch transport company Grayvis Logistics has offered to return the cages to

Spain

in one of their regular transports. Yesterday they returned almost 20 cages, so we’re able to fly dogs to Holland again.

Missing Málaga dog turns up in Cataluña

Dexter, a dog which went missing in November last year in Málaga, has now appeared in Sant Boi in Cataluña.
Nobody has any idea how the animal covered the some 1,000 kilometres, and the animal carried a chip which was not registered in the Catalan region.

See Talk Radio Europe for the full story.

Cat Paradise

Caboodle Ranch is a 100-acre cat sanctuary created by a certain Craig Grant, in 2003. This paradise for cats is located in Ponte Vedra Beach , Florida . It is now home to over 500 happy cats.

This huge natural shelter for homeless cats is composed of lots of little houses, a city hall, a church, a water mill, ponds…

A lot of hard work for Craig Grant, but he is very happy like that with his cat army!

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CAS on Hannah Murray Show

CAS will be the featured charity on Talk Radio Europe's Hanah Murray Show, this Sunday afternoon at 16:30

You can listen online at www.talkradioeurope.com or on one of these frequencies :- 88.9fm 91.9fm

CAS Summer Ball - Friday 2nd July 2010

CAS Summer Ball - Friday 2nd July 2010
A Night of Tropical Splendour

Hotel Al Andaluz, Maro at 7pm
Canapés, welcome drink, 3 choices of main course
Includes Wine, Coffee, Brandy, Baileys, Amoretto

Entertainment by Mark Peters & Andy Time
Dress code – smart & colourful (no T-shirts please)
Fabulous Raffle.

€35 per person.
Call for reservation and to make your choice of Main Course: Mike 699 948 993 or Office 95 252 3607

THE Summer Social Event !

Passive Smoking and Pets: Can Second Hand Smoke Harm Your Dog?

Stub it out! Passive smoking is harmful to pets, warns PDSA

Wednesday 11 March is National No Smoking Day and as people across the country consider stubbing out once and for all, leading veterinary charity, PDSA, is encouraging owners to consider their pet’s health when lighting up.

Research* shows cats exposed to second-hand smoke are twice as likely to develop feline lymphoma, a potentially fatal form of cancer, in smoking households. It can also make them sneeze, cough and wheeze.
Dogs are also very susceptible to smoking-related respiratory problems and their exposure to tobacco smoke has been linked to nasal and sinus cancers**.

Cigarette smoke can also be extremely harmful to pet birds, which have very sensitive respiratory systems.
“The effects of passive smoking on humans are well known, but many people don’t realise their pets are also affected by breathing in second-hand smoke,” says PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Sean Wensley.

“Studies have shown that animals dislike toxic fumes in their living environment, it causes their day-to-day life to become extremely unpleasant. As with people, the effects of cigarette smoke eventually take their toll on our pets, who then have to suffer the pain and distress of life-threatening cancer or chronic breathing difficulties.”

So next time your cat cuddles up to you on the sofa or your dog brings his ball for you to throw, please think about their health and don’t light up!

For more information about pet health log onto www.pdsa.org.uk

(Submitted by PDSA)

Scruffs 2010 Cómpeta - Results

The yearly Scruffs in Cómpeta has been a very successful event. Thanks to the sponsors and the volunteers who helped us with the stalls and the raffle we were able to raise 2,118 Euro for CAS.

Main sponsor of the event: Taurus Real Estate

Results:

1. Pedigree Dog or Bitch over 1 yr

CAS Needs People to Foster Cats and Dogs

CAS is homing an average of one dog per day !
But it is only possible to achieve this amazing result by having a network of wonderful people who volunteer to look after a dog or a puppy for a few days or weeks until we can find permanent homes.

Paying to put animals in Kennels is no longer financially possible.
Fostering is an ideal way to have the wonderful experience of living with a dog or cat without having to own one.

People who live several months a year on the Costa del Sol and then return home, are often tempted to get a pet but know it’s impractical. Well – now it isn’t! You just have to foster and help CAS to help the animals.

We’ve all read of the health benefits of living with a pet – So time to Get Fit!
Contact us and we’ll send you a form on which you can express your preferences – cat or dog; size; gender; young or older etc.

Together we’ll get photographs and information on our website and work to find that permanent home!
Call Jane (0034) 616 530 071 email janekirkspain (at) gmail.com

Costa Animal Society - The CAS Discount Card

CAS currently has almost 300 members.
We are seeking to increase this number with the launch of our new initiative – The CAS Discount Card.
This will benefit CAS, members and the participating businesses.

How this will work for Members
CAS membership subscriptions (€35 per couple, €25 per single) are due for renewal June 1st 2010. We shall maintain the low subscription rate introduced in 2009.
Each member will receive a laminated Discount Card together with a list of all the businesses that offer discounts (5 -10%) on a wide range of goods and services.
It should not be long before members recoup the subscription price by the savings they make on restaurant and bar bills; animal food & accessories; clothes & accessories; craft & art works and many other products. Add to these services such as hair dressing & beauty; reflexology & ; motor repairs etc.
The list will be long, comprehensive and wide reaching geographically.

How this will work for Businesses
No business will be ask to pay for inclusion in the list of those offering discounts to people showing a CAS Discount Card.
The businesses will see an increase in the number of customers and also benefit from inclusion in the lists of participating businesses that will go to all CAS members and also appear on the CAS Website and the CAS Blog.
CAS will provide a window sign to show that the business is a participant in the scheme.

How this will work for CAS
Primarily by collecting many more subscriptions, but also from an increase in the pool of people who can be kept up to date on CAS activities, fund raising events and advertising.
Businesses will be asked to offer CAS Subscription Forms to clients.
It must also be said that the subscriptions may be increased in 2011 when the CAS Discount Card has proven its success!

SO! Whether you are a business, a current CAS Member or someone interested in joining – contact Jane Kirk janekirkspain at gmail.com or Skype: jane-kirk or (00 34) 616 530 071.

Honey, Lulu, Mitzy and Tequila arrive in Holland

Last Sunday Honey, Lulu, Mitzy, and Tequila flew to their new homes in Holland. This makes a total of 25 dogs rehomed in Holland in 2010. See below the pictures of their arrival.

Lulu is adopted by the same family that has adopted Nico last year. See the picture below of Nico in his new home. I wonder how Lulu and Nico will divide the bed. But one thing is certain: There will be no space for the child.

(click on the pictures to enlarge)

Events: Spring Fiesta & Scruffs Competa

Spring Fiesta at El Viejo Sotato (The Old Cellar )

Friday 21st May

Calle Los Huertos, Nerja

3 Course Meal with Wine
Entertainment with Andy Time.
Tickets only 20€

THEN .....Get ready for Scruffs Dog Show in Cómpeta
Saturday May 29th.
Registration for the 11 classes begins at 13:00
Judging starts 14:00
Pavo Real, Tororx-Cómpeta road, km 9.5
More information on the CAS Website www.casnerja.org

Mottley

Mottley is a 1-year old small male dog that was found on the road between Velez-Malaga and Canillas de Aceituno. Arrived without ID but with a flea collar.

Good with other dogs. Chases cats but only when they run away. Enjoys car rides.

Loving and friendly dog with an even temperament.

Please contact CAS if you want to home Mottley, or know someone who is interested.

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