A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Trevor Born 2008 Serotti Born 2008 Rosie Born 2008

Nina Born 2008

Nala Born 2005

Charlie Born 2006

Amber Born 2004

Branston Born 2009

I would like to begin with a big thank you to those that donated to us via Paypal. Very many thanks.
We are still without sufficent funds and are now trying to rehome or foster dogs that are in the kennels, hence cutting costs. Many of them have been there for a long time and we operate a policy never to put a dog down unless the vet advises it is necessary. Some of them may be judged "not so beautiful" but you can judge above. All these dogs are at El Perrotel in Benejaraffe and all are big dogs. In the near future we will feature some of the smaller ones. Please contact me if you would like to know more about any of these dogs.

The glut of puppies continues. We are desperate for people with land and stables to look after them until they are homed.

Cas are revamping the office in Nerja and looking for more volunteers to staff it. The hours wikk be flexible. We hope to generate more sales and more money !

Sue Anderson has been working hard on new market venues. The latest is Torrox Pueblo, first market 19th February in the Pueblo. This market can only sell home made produce so Sue is looking for all your Jam, Pickles, Cakes, Biscuits etc you can contribute. If you can help please contact Sue on 952535416 or 665071132

We still need a man with a towbar willing to tow our trailer to the Nerja Sunday Market. Please call Richard on 852037095 or 659458020.

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Many thanks again

Wendy Thorne

Cas President

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The 250th Dog arrives in Holland

Cas continues with its programme of rehoming dogs in conjunction with the Charity HzH.
Yesterday four more dogs, Blanca, Pillar. Lily and Olive safely arrived in Holland to be met by their new owners. Olive became the 250th dog to be rehomed in the manner, another milestone in the joint cooperation of the charities

CAS NEWS

Cas are in the process of revamping their Shop/Office in Calle Ferran, Nerja. As a result we are seeking more volunteer staff to run the shop which will open daily from 10.00am til 2.00pm. This will be on a rota basis and we are hoping to have 2 staff on duty daily. If you would be interested in helping and would be prepared to give a couple of hours of your time each week please contact Diana Carter on 952523985 or Richard on 952037095 to discuss. Full training will be given.


CAS IN CASH CRISIS
As the Costa Animal Society enters its 25th year, it finds itself, like many other animal charities, under severe financial pressure due to the general economic downturn. Over the last five years, CAS has spent over 125,000 euros on veterinary fees for treating the animals in its care, plus over 220,000 euros in kennel fees.

The charity receives no government grants and no one within CAS is paid; all volunteer their time and expertise. The only source of income is fund-raising events and donations.

In 2010, CAS found itself with increasing debt and, as a result, has sold its charity shop and office, and taken a lease back on the premises. This has cleared the majority of the debt but it means that, regrettably, fewer animals can be taken into care, other than those which can be placed with fosterer families, to reduce kennel fees.

CAS will also have to limit the number of animals treated at the vets, except in emergencies, and the organisation can no longer automatically pay for vaccinations and spaying. Instead, it will be asking for substantial donations towards these costs. It is hoped these measures will last for only a limited period and that the financial situation will improve during 2011.

CAS’s website, www.casnerja.org, contains details of over 200 dogs and cats looking for new owners and CAS continues to re-home between 40 and 50 animals every month. Unfortunately, the number being abandoned does not reduce.

CAS fundraisers are working as hard as ever in an effort to raise money and the group is expanding its presence at local markets in an endeavour to increase our income. However, help from the general public is needed, either by assisting with fundraising or by making donations. Every cent helps.

If you can help in any way please contact CAS President Wendy Thorne or Treasurer Richard Thorne on 95 203 7095, or make a donation at our office or direct to our bank to help CAS help the animals through these difficult times. CAS account details can be found on the website. www.casnerja.org Thank you.


MONEY SITUATION

Not improving. We would like people to volunteer to foster some of our dogs that are in kennels and thereby reduce our costs.
We are inundated with puppies. Anyone prepared to help please contact Wendy on 952037095.

Last month with the help of the Dutch and German charities we homed over 60 dogs with a good percentage of these also being homed in Spain.

Sue Anderson is doing a good job recruiting people to hold more markets for us in the campo villages. Marjorie and Colin are now at the Almunecar every Sunday which is very profitable. Nerja continues to be the jewel in the market crown. Without Sheila and Ruth who sort the donated goods every week and organise the helpers every Sunday it would be very difficult. We still need more helpers who are prepared to get up early on Sunday mornings. Also someone to tow the trailer on a rota basis.
If you can help in any way please contact Wendy on 952037095

More Dogs fly to Holland

5 more dogs flew to Holland yesterday to be met by their new owners. Another 4 are due to fly Today

CAS NEWS

CAS NEWS
In common with other societies Cas is experiencing financial problems due to the current economic climate with income being reduced from donations and our fundraising activities. We do not receive any government funding.
As a result Cas regrets, that for the time being, we are only able to pay for emergency animal treatment. We hope this action will only be for a limited period and that matters will improve during 2011.
In the meantime our vets, Clinica San Fernando will give Cas prices for animals once authorized by us.

We will still be running our Cat Neutering programme. Many urbanisations are using our collecting tins to raise money specifically for their cats. More info on this or to receive a collecting tin call Wendy on 952037095

MARKETS
We are trying to encourage more people to run weekly markets in the small outlying villages. This is proving to be very profitable. If you think you can help phone Sue Anderson 952535416 OR Wendy 952037095.
We currently have stalls at 3 different markets, Nerja, Trapiche and Almunecar. We always need unwanted goods to support these markets. If you have anything to donate then they can be left in the Cas office or collections can be arranged by telephoning Richard on 952037095/659458020.
We also need more people to help at the Nerja Sunday Market. In particular we need a man with a 4x4 and towbar to deliver the trailer by 8.30 am. Early risers! We are trying to organise a rota so it would not be every week. Phone Richard 952037095 or Sheila on 665246387.

LIVING IN THE CAMPO

Please be aware of poison and snares/traps in the Campo. We have had animals horribly injured in the last few weeks. ALWAYS report snares and traps to us. They are illegal and we will pass any info to Suprona the animal division of the Guardia Civil.

FOSTERERS

More fosterers are always needed. We find this better for some animals and it reduces our kennel costs, which we really cannot afford at the moment. A big thank you to all who help us and our kennel owners who are so supportive.

MALAGA AIRPORT RUNS

Many of our animals are homed in Germany and Holland. As a result we need people who would be prepared to transport the dogs to the Airport to catch the prearranged flights. If you could help please call Wendy 952037095 or Simone 619903815 for an informal chat. We need people to go perhaps once a month.



HELPERS

We are always in need for more helpers in a number of areas, so if you have any spare time please make contact. In particular we need more fundraisers to work with our team and people who would be prepared to help with the feeding of the cats at the numerous feeding stations we have. Even if you are only here for few months a year we would appreciate your help. Phone Wendy 952037095 or Mike on 952526312for a chat.

DONATIONS

We are always grateful for donations large or small which can be left in the Cas Office, Calle Ferran No 12, Nerja 29780 or paid direct into our bank account details as follows
Bank Cajamar
Account Name Costa Animal Society
Account Number 3058-0728-03-2720100283
BIC-Swift Code CCRIES2A
IBAN Code ES91 3058 0728 0327 2010 0283

Two more dogs arrive in Holland

In collaboration with the charity Hzh Lucy & Clouseau arrived in Holland today to be met by their new owners.

We have two more flights arranged on January 15th & 24th. If anyone can help with the transport to Malaga Airport please contact Wendy on 952037095

Cas Information

IF YOU FIND A DOG PLEASE get it checked for a microchip. This saves time and returns it to its owner, If it does not have a microchip, please let Cas know, we will then look for a suitable foster place until it is rehomed. We will need digital phographs and all information on the dod. We cannot put a Great Dane in a flat !

PREPARING ANIMALS TO TRAVEL TO THE UK

Please remember it takes 6 MONTHS for cats and dogs to be allowed into the UK. So it is advisable to prepare even if you do not intend to travel soon. The vaccinations are needed to include Rabies, then three weeks later the blood test and the travel date is 123 days after the blood test. The worming etc is done prior to the travel date. There is nothing you can do to shorten the timing, hence many heartbreaks if the pet has to be left behind. Contact your vet for orgcosta involved. Full details on the procedure can be found on the Cas Website www.casnerja.org.

LOST AND FOUND.
We have recently started a lost and found registar. Linda Rane is co-ordinating it. Should you lose or find an animal please call her on 958066153/6286432235 or email her on lindarane@voetsak.freeserve.co.uk.

PROBLEMS WITH FERAL CATS.
Most urbanisations have excess feral cats. To combat this problem we need to get them neutered. The recession has made it impossible for Cas to fund this. Our vet Expedito at Clinica San Fernando in Nerja will give a reduced rate. We would ask you all to take our cans to collect money specifically for the cats on your urbanisation or campo area. This has proved very successful in many areas. We ask one person to be responsible for the cans in your area and deal directly with the vet. Mario in La Vinuela also offers reduced rates for Cas referred animals. People seem happier to give when theu know exactly where the money goes.

Cas would like to wish everyone a haapy new year and thank them for their support

New Car Boot

Cas now have a stall at the new Almunecar Sunday Market. If you live in the area and would like to help or donate any Bria a Brac please contact Marjorie on 666812927. We urgently need more items to sell at this new market

Cas Help

Cas urgently need more helpers for their Sunday Car Boot in Nerja. If you could help and spare some time on a Sunday morning please contact Sheila on 665246397

Cas are also appealing for more fosterers, long or short term, Cats or Dogs, small or large. If you can help please contact Wendy on 952037095