CAS NEWS

Cas held their Black & White Ball to celebrate the end of their 25th year at the Hotel Al Andaluz in Maro on Saturday 26th November. The event was attended by over 100 people who raised in excess of 2100 Euros. Entertainment was provided by Andy Time and Mark Peters of Global Radio. A grand Raffle was held and the main prize a flat screen TV was one by Mick Stevens. Our thanks to our main Sponsors for the evening The Real Estate Agency and the Clinica San Fernando. Other sponsors included
Nerja Caves Catering Academy/Hotel Al Andalus, Cochrans,Buddys,Dia Y Noche.MT s Bar Punta Lara.Potters Bar,Clinica sta Cecilia,Autos Noria,Hotel Rural Almazara,Irish Annies,Nora Gerritzen,Autos Tivoli,El Puente,El Pino Torrox Park.Pepe Mesa,The Cottage,Coach and Horses and DBs Bar

For those that attended their is a DVD of the evening available priced at 5 Euros which can be purchased fron the Cas office or ordered by phoning Richard on 659458020.


BLACK & WHITE BALL














Caroline & Leslie of Clinica San Fernando presenting the raffle prizes with Karen O'Brien





Mick Stevens being presented with the 1st Raffle prize by the Cas President Wendy Thorne and Mike O'Brien











Charity Dinner Dance

A charity dinner dance was held at the Hotel Andalus, Maro on Friday 2nd December in aid of Cas and Cudeca. The event was well attended and everyone wss entertained by Andy Time. Cas received a donation of 300 Euros from the raffle that was held. Our thanks to Jan & Dave who organised the evening.

Competa christmas party

Cas is holding a Competa Christmas Party at La Roca in Competa on Saturday 17th December at 8.00pm. A full Barbecue with wine will be served inside. Entertainment will be provided by Andy Time. Tickets 15 Euros can be obtained from the restaurant. Booking essential. Come along and join in the feative spirit.


From your President


A rather down beat news street this time. The financial situation is hitting us hard. We do not have sufficient funds to take dogs into kennels so once again we are totally reliant in the goodwill of our foster families. As you can see from our website the animals keep coming. Many abandoned in bins and in the campo, left running loose when their owners return to their country. On the positive side we are still homing well, particularly in Germany and Holland. This month we have homed 27 dogs plus numerous puppies that never reached the website but were homed direct from our fosterers.
The other downside is finding people to foster cats. Sue is inundated and people do not seem to want to foster cats, perhaps because they tend to wander. If you can help please call Sue on 952531587/691706434

We are also desperate for people to tow our trailer to the Nerja market on Sundays, 8.30 am start. return to collect 1.30pm. If you can help phone Richard on 659458020. A big thank you to everyone who helps at the markets especially the other markets, Trapiche Sue and Colin & Marjorie in Almunecar.

We need fundraisers urgently as Mike retires at the end of the month. We need people prepared to organise our events, Quizzes etc. We are lucky to have a group working with us around Perriana and of course Maureen fronm La Xana and Andrea who always comes forward to help.
We would be grateful for any donations, large or small and these can be left at the cas office or sent by Paypal fron the link on our website www.casnerja.org or transfered direct to our bank Cajamar account code 3058 0728 03 2720 100283

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2012 Calender

A 2012 Calender is now available and is being sold in aid of Cas. Copies can be obtained from the Cas shop, Calle Ferran 12, Nerja priced at 9.99 Euros or by telephoning Richard on 659458020

CAS NEWS

I am afraid that the news for this month is rather depressing. The amount of dogs and cats, puppies and kittens abandoned has increased dramatically. In the space of the last week we have has requests for 17 foster places. This is usually possible but not with 24 hour notice.

The help and support we receive from the other societies here in Spain and our Dutch and German collegues has been outstanding. About 30 dogs have moved to Germany & Holland this month alone.
We are delighted that the difficulties taking animals to the UK have been relaxed. It is now only a three week delay. Please check it out on the Defra website.

We are moving all our dogs from kennels as we can no longer afford to pay the bills. The only dogs that will be in kennels will be sponsored places from our supporters. We do ask that you donate to this scheme as we know that sometimes fostering is not an option.
We are of course still in need of foster places, please think about it. It is often the best solution for the animals. Our bigger dogs are a problem usually needing Campo places, preferably fenced. Thank you all who offer to foster. There are nearly 60 families and all are full. Sometimes with more than one animal !

Our funding has taken a big dip with the recession and Mike O'Brien will be retiring from fundraising at Xmas and Richard from the Treasurers position.
I intend to hold an open meeting for people to come forward and offer support for fundraising. Anything will be considered! Our markets bring in a steady income and we need more people to run the village markets. If people formed small groups to fundraise together it would be very helpful.
We are running several quiz evenings and are always looking for new ideas. Please come forward to talk about it. Contact me or Richard on 952037095 or 659458020.
All donations can be given through Paypal and their is a link on our website www.casnerja.org

The positive side at the moment is that the younger Spanish people are treating the animals with much more care and respect, although the Town Halls need a neutering programme. The costs are high for vaccinations and neutering. If anyone has ideas for running a scheme to raise money for this please speak up.!
Thank you all for your support

Wendy Thorne

CAS QUIZ STARTS AGAIN THURSDAY 20th OCTOBER
CAS QUIZ. SABOR de AMOR
Burriana Beach, Nerja
Quiz starts 9.00pm. Food available beforehand

Entrance 3 Euros, Quizmaster Dave Jamieson
Book direct with Restaurant.
Further quizzes 17TH Nov,15th Dec,19th Jan, 15th Feb 16th


CAS NEEDS PEOPLE URGENTLY

A number of our key people are retiring at the end of the year (everyone is getting older) so please come forward if any of the following positions interst you.

Treasurer
We will need a new Treasurer from 1st January 2012. This position requires the person to be a Spanish Resident and have a good knowledge of accountancy procedures, preferably computer literate (we currently use Microsoft Money) and be prepared to give monthly financial reports to the committee and prepare the annual accounts for submission to our auditors. In addition money with have to be collected from the Cas shop in Nerja weekly and banked together with any funds raised from our events. Invoices received to be paid monthly.

Fundraiser
This position available from 1st January 2012 requires the person to take overall responsibility for the fundraising necessary to produce the funds necessary to ensure Cas continues to help the abandoned animals that come into our care.
This involves organising our monthly events together with our two major dinner/dances in June and November plus the two annual Scruffs Dog Shows. They would also be responsible for obtaining sponsorship for the major events from local businesses. This will not be a “Cold start” as the person currently has many contacts and a well organised system.

President
The current President will be retiring in March 2012. Her main role apart from “President’s Duties) is to be responsible the rehoming of the dogs in our care and organising the many fosterers we have. This mainly involves telephone and email contact, responding to general enquiries from our press announcements and our Website from which the majority of enquiries are received. Also dealing with telephone calls received concerning dogs lost or abandoned. Once again we have a tried and tested system for dealing with most situations together with overseas contacts with whom many animals are rehomed. We currently home between 40/50 per month.

In all cases we would like people to come on board as soon as possible so that they can work with the retiree to ensure a smooth handover. If you are interested in any of these positions please contact our existing President Wendy Thorne on 952037095/660271984 or any committee member,

CAS NEWS

TIME FOR ANOTHER UPDATE

We are still homing 30/40 dogs each month and Sue is doing well homing her cats and kittens.
The puppy situation is still dire. They are being dumped every day, the bins being the favourite place for us. It ia a nightmare. We can only ask people to look after them for us until they are old enough to re home. We know it is a committment but we have nowhere to put them. Thank you all who help.
Our fundraisers are working flat out, the car booters do a fantastic job. All the items donated have to be collected from the givers and taken to where we sort it all and then taken to the msrkets for selling. Our regular markets are in Nerja (Sundays), Trapiche (Tuesdays) and Almunecar (Sundays).These produce our only regular income.
We always need more helpers in Nerja. If you can help please call Sheila on 66524638 We also need people to collect goods for us and take our trailer to the Nerja market if you have a car with a towbar.
Of course I need to beg for more foster places as our finances are severely reduced since the recession. We can no longer afford kennel fees. Many people have generously paid for a week or two if the dog is reserved to travel. Our problem is that if they are to go to Germany or Holland they must be fully vaccinated, neutered and microchipped which all costs money.

Fostering can be short or long term. We have dogs and cats waiting now, that we cannot take off the street as we have nowhere to place them. Local people feed them and pray we can find a place before the Police come with their van for the pound. If you can help please call Wendy for Dogs 952037095 or Sue for Cats 952535416

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Friday 9th September 7.30pm

Hog Roast at Seacrest Kennels,Nerja
Entertainment with Peter Stoner
Tickets 22 Euros inc Wine
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Call Cas Office 952523507 or Mike on 952526312

SCRUFFS NERJA 2011

SCRUFFS NERJA 2011
ANNUAL DOG SHOW
INFORMATION

SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER MARKET SITE, ALMIJARA 11, NERJA
By Kind permission of the Town Hall
Registration 1.00pm Judging 2.00pm

Entries 5€ per dog per class

CLASSES

1. Pedigree Puppy (under 1 year) 2. Non Pedigree Puppy (under I 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

BAR FOOD STALLS PONY RIDES

OBEDIENCE AND AGILITY DISPLAY
PRIZES IN ALL CLASSES
LIVE MUSIC SHOW FROM 5.00PM
MAIN SPONSOR. MIDAS TELECOM
CLINICA SAN FERNANDO, COSTA DEL SOL NEWS, STREETWISE, SECURE SOLUTIONS, DECOTTA LAW, DREAM PROPERTIES, STEPHEN TODD, El AVALON, EMMA CLINICA ESTETICA, LAVANDERIA JIMENA, NERJA PROPERTY SERVICES, COACH & HORSES, SAMOR de AMOR, HEATHER HARMAN

For more information contact Mike 952526312

CAS RECRUITMENT

CAN YOU HELP CAS
The Costa Animal Society will have several Committee based voluntary positions available from the end of 2011 beginning of 2012.

Treasurer
We will need a new Treasurer from 1st January 2012. This position requires the person to be a Spanish Resident and have a good knowledge of accountancy procedures, preferably computer literate (we currently use Microsoft Money) and be prepared to give monthly financial reports to the committee and prepare the annual accounts for submission to our auditors. In addition money with have to be collected from the Cas shop in Nerja weekly and banked together with any funds raised from our events. Invoices received to be paid monthly.

Fundraiser
This position available from 1st January 2012 requires the person to take overall responsibility for the fundraising necessary to produce the funds necessary to ensure Cas continues to help the abandoned animals that come into our care.
This involves organising our monthly events together with our two major dinner/dances in June and November plus the two annual Scruffs Dog Shows. They would also be responsible for obtaining sponsorship for the major events from local businesses. This will not be a “Cold start” as the person currently has many contacts and a well organised system.

President
The current President will be retiring in March 2012. Her main role apart from “President’s Duties) is to be responsible the rehoming of the dogs in our care and organising the many fosterers we have. This mainly involves telephone and email contact, responding to general enquiries from our press announcements and our Website from which the majority of enquiries are received. Also dealing with telephone calls received concerning dogs lost or abandoned. Once again we have a tried and tested system for dealing with most situations together with overseas contacts with whom many animals are rehomed. We currently home between 40/50 per month.

In all cases we would like people to come on board as soon as possible so that they can work with the retiree to ensure a smooth handover. If you are interested in any of these positions please contact our existing President Wendy Thorne on 952037095/660271984 or any committee member,

CAS NEWS

MAKING A DENUNCIA

There are increasing numbers of animal cruelty cases and many people are suffering not knowing how and where to denounce.

1. Go to your local GUARDIA CIVIL NOT The Local or National Police. The Cuartel of the Guardia Civil.
2. Go with as much information as you can. Names. Addresses, Map for them to be able to easily investigate and reasons for the Denuncia.
3. If you don’t speak Spanish get someone who does to go with you ot contact your local animal welfare society for help or information.
4. The Guardia Civil will give you a copy of the Denuncia and their copy will be given to Seprona the division of the Guardia Civil who will investigate.
5. ONLY SEPRONA will investigate
6. With your copy of the denuncia it can be followed up later. Don’t forget animals have laws to protect them from cruelty. They can’t complain if they have no food or water, no shade from the sun or shelter from rain or tied up on short chains and forgotten. But we can speak for them.
Please help them.


A BAD HAIR DAY!
Dave Jamieson of Coastline Radio FM unbelievably agreed to have all his hair shaved off to raise much needed funds for Cas. The event took place at the Blue Med Bar on Burriana Beach and raised an incredible 300 Euros. Our thanks to Dave and Di at the Blue Med






SCRUFFS NERJA 2011

By kind permission of the Foreigners Department of Nerja Town Hall
FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Saturday 17th September
at
MARKET SITE, ALMIJARA II, NERJA
Entries from 1.00PM (5€ PER CLASS) Judging at 2pm

LIVE MUSIC FROM 5.00pm with Mike Jingles (Flamenco Guitarist),Barry as Tribute to Elvis & D J Kaptn Party STAGE PROVIDED BY DIAZ Y NIETO

(PONY RIDES (Nerja Riding Centre) 656549214

OBEDIENCE & AGILITY DISPLAY BY THE DOG ACADEMY 622257817

BAR. FOOD. (HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS)
Guest Judges
Vera Newing Expedito Cabra Dorothy Barker Terry Weston

MAIN SPONSOR


















CLASSES
1. Pedigree Puppy (under 1 year) 2. Non Pedigree Puppy (under I 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 (CHRISTOPHER MEMORIAL CUP)
PRIZES IN ALL CLASSES, RAFFLE & STALLS
ROSETTES SPONSORED BY CHICO BUENO 659 425 707
SPONSORS INCLUDE: CLINICA SAN FERNANDO, COSTA DEL SOL NEWS, STREETWISE, SECURE SOLUTIONS,
DECOTTA LAW, DREAM PROPERTIES, STEPHEN TODD, El AVALON, EMMA CLINICA ESTETICA, LAVANDERIA JIMENA, NERJA PROPERTY SERVICES, COACH & HORSES

COME ALONG FOR A FUN FAMILY DAY

CAS HELP

CAS HELP NEEDED
Due to holidays Cas needs someone with a car and towbar who would be prepared to tow our trailer to and from the Sunday Car Boot in Nerja at Almiraja 11 commencing Sunday 14th August for a period of 4 weeks. If you can help on any Sunday during this period please contact Richard on 952037095 or 659458020

CAS NEWS

Apologies for the earlier incomplete blog

WHERE THE MONEY GOES

We are always concerned when we hear the question "What do Cas do with all the money raised". We struggle every month with our vet bills which are incurred from treating injured,starved or abandoned animals. If they are to go to one of our contact charities in Holland or Germany they must be vaccinated and neutered. All of this costs money. We must also vaccinate all animals before they go to foster families.
Without our foster families, who help us without complaining, even when they have the animal longer than planned, many thanks.

The photos below will I hope show you some of the injuries and maltreatments animals suffer. This cost has to be borne by Cas and other charities like La Xana who work with us and help with the costs.









We are sorry to have to inform you that Brian Carter, Diana's husband died recently. We will all miss his sense of humour. Our best wishes and thoughts go to Diana. At Diana's request friends were asked to donate to Cas rather than send flowers. Donations totalling 340 Euros were received.

COMPETA SUMMER BARBECUE
The barbecue was held at La Roca's in Competa on Friday 15th July and was well attended. Everyone was entertained by Andy Time and there was a surprise visit from " Elvis" The evening raised a total of 380 Euros.

CAS NEWS

DEFRA.NEW RABIES RULES
From January 2012 DEFRA are changing the rules for the rabies blood tests for animals going into the UK from EU countries. You now only have to wait 21 days instead of 6 months.

For full details please go to the Link below:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2011/06/30/new-rules-pet-passports


Kurt and Laura Wetherby held a barbecue in aid of Cas to celebrate American Independence Day at Seacrest Kennels.
The event was well attended and everyone was entertained by Bobby Mac who donated his services to Cas for the evening.
The evening raised a total of 1030 Euros towards Cas funds. Cas would like to thank Laura and Kurt for opening their home to us. Also the Coach & Horses in Nerja who kindly donated the Salads and all those who supported Cas.


COMPETA SUMMER BARBECUE
at

LA ROCA


FRIDAY JULY 15TH 8.00PM

FULL BARBECUE WITH WINE

MUSIC with ANDY TIME

Tickets 15 Euros
To book tel 951242449 or 666707297
Email. cjelectrics@hotmail.co.uk


FISH & CHIP SUPPER
CODFATHER, Nerja 8.00 pm Friday 19th AUGUST

MUSIC BY GUITAR VOCALIST "FLIP

A great evening out. Tickets 15 Euros inc Wine. TO BOOK PLEASE CALL MIKE ON 699948993

ADVANCE NOTICE
CAS NERJA SCRUFFS 2011 SEPTEMBER 17th
2pm start, dog registration from 1pm.

"FAMILY DAY"
ALMIJARA 2 (tuesday market site)
WITH KIND PERMISSION FROM AYUNTAMIENTO NERJA.

THIS YEAR NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE THE POPULAR DOG SHOW
BUT THE ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUES INTO THE EVENING.
WITH LIVE SPANISH MUSIC FROM FLAMENCO GUITARIST MIKE JINGLES.
TRIBUTE ACT "BARRY AS ELVIS" PLUS DJ KAPT"N PARTY.
BOUNCY CASTLE, PONY RIDES COURTESY OF NERJA RIDING SCHOOL
BAR, FOOD, AND STALLS.
COME ALONG FOR A FUN DAY TO BE ENJOYED BY ALL AGES; AND ALL NATIONALITIES.

FOR FURTHER INFO OR TO SPONSOR A CLASS, PLEASE CALL MIKE ON 699948993

CAS NEWS

CAS SILVER BALL
Cas held their 25th Aniversary Silver Ball at the Caves Restaurant, Maro on Friday 10th June. 100 people enjoyed a fantastic meal and were entertained by Andy Time and Mark Peters of Global Radio dancing until the early hours. The evening raised a total of 2240 Euros and Cas would like to thank their main sponsors for the evening, Ramsey Douglas
A grand raffle was held with some excellant prizes being donated by Russells Brirish Food Store, The Home Cooking Comany, Hotel Plaza Cavana, Sloans,Ozzies, Zzcatecas Tex Mex, La Joya, Buddys Bar, Restaurant Tropicana,and The Godfather
A presention basket of Flowers was kindly donated by Colin & Marjorie Arden. Our thanks to all our supporters for making this special evening such a sucess

Photo

Ramsey Douglas left to right
Wendy Thorne (Cas President) Julie Douglas, Mike O'Brien. Ramsey Douglas,Karen O'Brien

COSTA CAMERA CLUB Cas were invited to have a stall last month at the photographic exhibition held in Nerja last month. We displayed pictures of a number of animals in our care and provided information on Cas. Our collecting tins raised a total 240 Euros and Cas would like to thank everyone involved for their generosity

CAS FORTHCOMING EVENTS
INDEPENDENCE DAY BARBECUE FRIDAY 2ND JULY
Seacrest Kennels, Nerja 7.30 pm

Music & Dancing to Bobby Mac

A great evening out. Tickets 20 Euros inc Wine

Tickets from Cas Office 952523607 or Richard 952037085

COMPETA SUMMER BARBECUE

at LA ROCA FRIDAY JULY 15TH 8.00PM

FULL BARBECUE WITH WINE

MUSIC with ANDY TIME

Tickets 15 Euros

To book tel 951242449 or 666707297
Email. cjelectrics@hotmail.co.uk

THE POWER OF THE INTERNET
Cas were donated 3 Antique Childrens Books. The Prize 1894, 1902 and 1905 published by Wells Gardner Darton of London.
All were in good/fair condition with excellant illustrations. We placed ad on Digame asking if their were any collectors who would be interested in purchasing them. To our surprise we received a response from someone in Australia who agreed to buy them for 120 Euros plus the postage cost of 38 Euros

A NOTE FROM WENDY (CAS PRESIDENT)

Firstly I would like to thank everyone who helped us foster or rehome Bobs 15 dogs. All our now safely homed or waiting with fosterers for new families.
Please think ahead when taking a dog or cat. Get them ready to travel to the UK even if you have no plans to go back. Situations change and it takes 6 months after the blood test before they can travel. For Cas it is an ongoing nightmare as people believe we can find a 6 month foster home for cats and dogs easily. This is not so and people must be prepared to pay for food and veterinary fees incurred plus repatriation costs to the UK.

Please be aware of poison. They are laying again at this time of year. Also the Rangers who are driving in the campo saying everyone should keep their dogs on a lead and trying to fine people. We have been unable to verify anything about them or the law that says all dogs should be on a lead. Should you see them or be confronted by them. please contact Cas.They usually carry guns which we believe is also illegal.

Thank you all for your continued support, Don,t forget the Seacrest Barbecue, Info above.
We need more help with the cats and dogs. Sue is overun with cats and kittens and the dogs keep coming. We need time to find places for them to be fostered and all info on them including pictures for the website.
Thank you all again.