NEWSLETTER OF THE PAWS DOG SHELTER, PAPHOS
Cyprus Association for the Protection and Care of Animals (CAPCA)
Paws Patter
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2012 ISSUE NO 62
Alice takes it easy under the shade of
one of the canopies at the shelter.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
INTRODUCING ... 4
DONATIONS 5
SPONSOR A DOG 6
JACK’S STORY 7
PAWS CHARITY SHOP 8
OH WHAT A NIGHT ! 12
TIME TO UNWIND 14
LUCKY DOG 16
RE-HOMING NEWS 17
COMING EVENTS 24
PAWS PLATTER 25
FRIENDS OF CAPCA 27
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CAPCA
Cyprus Association for the Protection & Care of Animals
Charitable Association Registration No. 1721
Postal Address: P.O. Box 61349, Kato Paphos 8133.
Telephone: 99683775
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pawsdogshelter.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Executive Officers
President: Giorgos Dimitriou
Secretary: Cymanco Services Ltd.
Administrative Secretary: Mo Haylor
Treasurer: KPMG/Tina Harris
Executive Members:
Kennel Consultant: Fran Dean
Shop Consultant: Pam Taylor
Maintenance Consultant: Graham Stock
Peter Simister
Maria Milligan
CAPCA is a non-profit making organisation which exists solely on
donations, fund-raising, sponsorship and money raised through the
PAWS charity shops.
CAPCA UK REPRESENTATIVES: Pauline and Fred Davies
Webmaster: Louise Bond
Editor (Paws Patter): Maria Milligan
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THE SHELTER LOCATION
From Paphos on the A6 Motorway to
Limassol: Leave the motorway at
junction 46 signposted for Paphos Airport,
Ayia Varvara and Acheleia. Turn right at
the end of the slip road. On reaching the
old Limassol road (B6) turn left and then
immediately right (at the tall fir trees).
After approximately 100 metres you will
see the PAWS Dog Shelter sign, pictured
above. Turn left, pass through the large
green metal gates and follow the road for
about one kilometre until you come to the
shelter.
From Yeroskipou: Take the old Limassol
road (B6) out of Yeroskipou until you come
to the motorway sign on the left for Ayia Varvara etc. Stay on the main road and turn
immediately first right at the tall conifer trees. After approximately 100 metres you will see
the PAWS Dog Shelter sign, pictured above. Turn left through large gates and drive for
about one kilometre to the shelter.
From Limassol on the A6 Motorway: Leave the motorway at junction 46 signposted
Paphos Airport, Ayia Varvara and Acheleia. Turn left at the end of the slip road. On
reaching the old Limassol to Paphos road (B6) turn left and then immediately right. After
approximately 100 metres you will see the PAWS Dog Shelter sign, pictured above. Turn
left, pass through the large green metal gates and follow the road for about one kilometre
until you come to the shelter.
The shelter is open daily to the public from 0800 until 12.00 noon
With the safety, welfare and health of dogs in the shelter being paramount, it is our policy
to house new dogs in an individual pen for approximately 10 to 14 days. This allows our
Kennel Consultants to ensure that the dog is not suffering from any contagious disease
and to assess their general well-being and temperament before moving them to a section
containing other dogs. If you find a stray or abandoned dog, in the first instance,
please telephone 99683775 before bringing the dog to the shelter. This will allow us
to check if we have a suitable single pen available to take the dog on that day and it may
save you a wasted journey. In the event that the shelter is full, we will ask you to keep
the dog and phone us back in a couple of days time when we may be in a better position
to accommodate the dog.
It is unfortunate that the number of abandoned and stray dogs continues to be on the increase in the Paphos area and there are times when, regrettably, the PAWS Dog Shelter is filled to capacity.
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INTRODUCING OUR NEW KENNEL CONSULTANT
Our new Kennel Consultant, Fran Dean, officially took up her role on 24th June 2012,
having previously received many weeks of one-to-one training and mentoring. Fran is at
present the lady who has the day-to-day responsibility for the dogs at the shelter. It is
hoped that very soon another Kennel Consultant will be joining her. In the meantime, Fran
is aware that there are many experienced people around her who are only too willing to
help and support her. Our grateful thanks go to the volunteers who have assumed extra
duties to cover our needs for the next
few weeks.
Fran had been coming to Cyprus for
over 20 years and loved it so much that
five years ago she and husband Nigel
bought an apartment here in
Chlorakas. Their reasons for coming
out to the island permanently two years
ago, were to get a better quality of life
and of course the sunshine. Fran takes
the heat of summer in her stride and
says that it is the cold weather that she
cannot abide.
Having worked at the shelter for 18
months as a volunteer herself,
sometimes doing up to 4 days a week,
Fran obviously had an insight into how
the shelter operated. She is passionate about dogs and has had dogs as family pets all
her life. The other thing that attracted her to apply for the Kennel Consultant post was her
admiration for the people who regularly give up their time to help out at the shelter.
During her time as Kennel Consultant, Fran’s aim is to ensure that our dogs are well cared
for and also to home as many dogs as possible to good and responsible families. Fran
finds it difficult seeing dogs come into the shelter that have been mistreated or mal-
nourished, but as a manager, she focuses on doing what she can to alleviate the distress
of the unfortunate dog.
When Fran looked at the master board of 150 photographs of dogs in the office, she
admitted that it is difficult remembering each and every dog’s name. However, changing
the naming protocol for new dogs, is at least making it easier to remember the names of
the more recent newcomers.
Fran is full of praise for the volunteers and their willingness to help whenever they can.
She even persuaded a number of them to do some home baking for the last Yard Sale
which was held in May. She has also managed to secure some much-needed sponsorship
for the CAPCA charity.
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INTRUDUCING OUR NEW KENNEL CONSULTANT ... Continued
Taking time to unwind, Fran enjoys walking her own two dogs, reading books and
catching up with friends. Oh and yes, in between her hectic work and social schedule,
there is also housework to be done!
The CAPCA Executive Committee, CAPCA Members and Kennel Volunteers all welcome
Fran and wish her all the best in her new and pivotal role within the charity. The position at
the PAWS Shelter that she has taken on is guaranteed to be busy and will at times be
challenging but, without doubt, and most importantly, we hope that she will find the work
rewarding.
Many thanks to the following for their most generous donations:
George from ‘My Pet’ - 3 large bags of dog biscuits
Heather Hill and the Pine Club - €376
Jean and Alan Burnett and their quiz team ‘Fat Chance’ - €300
Sue Shelley for the large tyre-sized water bowls for the dogs
Jeremy from ‘Chilly’s’ - 400 turkeys for the dogs
Budge from ‘Koh-i-Noor’/’Zaffron’ for a chest freezer
Neil McNamara - €50 and 3 bags of dog biscuits
Sharon and Richard Wells - €600
Dave and Dorothy Hudson and fellow quiz mates - €430.22
All those individuals and businesses who donated prizes for the Dinner Dance
held in July including Stavros from Neo’s, Kim’s K9 Klippers and Auto Air Park.
DONATIONS
We are also very grateful for donations paid directly into our bank account. For those wishing to donate to our PAWS cause, the following are the details that you will require:
NEW BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
Eurobank EFG Cyprus Ltd
Account No: 3001 0000 9752
Account Name: The Cyprus Association for the Protection and Care of Animals
(CAPCA ) Paphos.
For payments from overseas or bank transfers, the following is required:
IBAN: CY31 0180 0007 0000 3001 0000 9752
Supporters paying into the existing Bank Of Cyprus account can rest assured that the
account will remain open until such times as all donations have been transferred to the
new Eurobank account.
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SPONSOR A DOG
AMBER
INKSPOT YIOLI
SPINDLE
XENIA KEVIN
SPONSOR A DOG FOR ONLY €10 A MONTH
ALICE
SUZIE Q
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JACK’S STORY by Sue Dorrington
It was the end of May 2008 and we had just moved back from the UK to Cyprus
and were waiting for our container to arrive so there wasn’t a lot to do at home. A
friend told us that PAWS were having an open day, so we thought we would go
along and support but I said “WE ARE NOT GETTING A DOG”. This was aimed
at my husband, son and daughter. I emphasized this several times on our way to
the shelter. “OK Mum, we get the message” said the family.
On arrival we had a quick look around and then
settled down with bacon butties and drinks. I then
decided to go and have another look at the dogs.
That was Mistake #1. I saw three puppies in a pen
and two of them were beating up the smallest one.
“Oh poor little thing “I said. Mistake #2 “Would you
just hold him for a moment” said one of the volun-
teers “and I will sort them out”. A very small puppy
was placed in my arms, and one look from those
big brown sad eyes and I was lost. (These volun-
teers know what they are doing!) Mistake #3 Car-
ried said puppy out to meet the family who made
the usual remarks “But you said we couldn’t have
a dog!” We spoke to Chris, the kennel manager,
who said “He won’t get very big” but at that stage
size was irrelevant and we got to take him home.
Unfortunately Jack (named by my daughter after
her favourite drink Jack Daniels) had picked up a
tummy bug and rapidly became very ill. Because he was so tiny, I spent an entire
night drip feeding him fluids with an oven baster until we could get him to the vet
the next day. After being on a drip for 24 hours, to our great relief, he pulled
through and then he started growing, and growing and growing……
Jack is now 4 years old, weighs
in at over 40kgs and could best
be described as a BIG dog. He
is, however, a gentle giant with
an amazing temperament. He
has done 2 levels of obedience
training and an agility course
which he loved. He keeps my
husband and I fit with his exer-
cise needs and is a much loved
member of the family.
Above: Jack after his first bath
Right: Jack, all grown up!
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DONATIONS DONATIONS DONATIONS PAWS CHARITY SHOP Pam Taylor was appointed as the Paws Charity Shop Consultant at the beginning of April
this year and has now had a few months to settle into the position. She has since built up
an excellent rapport with volunteers, customers and neighbouring shop-keepers.
With her sharp sense of humour showing through, Pam’s thoughts return to her first day
as she takes up her story:
“As the dawn broke, so reality kicked in. This was to be my first morning as Shop
Consultant at the PAWS Charity Shop in Chlorakas. I was not without the usual anxieties
that any new position imposes but I had a huge additional problem; I had only been to the
shop once before and was uncertain of finding my way there. Several people had given
me directions, albeit different, along with the famous last words, “You cannot get lost in
Paphos.” Wrong! I can, and I did! What should have been a 10 minute journey took
almost 45 and I have now seen parts of Paphos I didn’t know anything about. Having no
sense of direction does not help in these matters! (And yes, of course, I got lost on the
way home, too.)
Eventually I arrived, by default, and I awaited the arrival of the volunteering staff. More
anxiety; will they like me? Will I like them? The answer, quite frankly, was yes.
Throughout the week I met them all. What lovely people I have working with me. I never
realised there are so many unselfish folk around,
willing to give up their time for a special cause.
Over the last few months I have come to regard
them as my ‘family’. They are brilliant and I thank
them all.
Of course, we rely on the kindness of our customers
and their very generous donations of clothing, bric-a
-brac and household goods etc. Without them I
would be standing in an empty shop wondering
what to do next! Anyone who visits the shop is
subjected to my type of music playing in the
background but there are not many people who can
resist a bit of toe-tapping to Motown. I’ve even had
a dance with one or two, getting a party atmosphere
going. Not many leave the shop without a smile.
So call in any time - I sometimes bake cakes - we’d
love to see you.”
Want to Join Pam’s Team?
We are looking for male and female volunteers to
join Pam’s existing team in the Charity Shop. If
you are interested, contact Pam on 99193147.
There are lots of cuddly toys for
sale at the PAWS Charity Shop
which is located diagonally across
from the Bank of Cyprus, on the
lower road through Chlorakas..
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TURNING A LIFE AROUND
Having lost his sight due to diabetes 2 years ago, John Tovey became depressed and
just could not come to terms with his disability and the limitations it imposed on his life.
Unable to continue working as a fitter in England. he did not want to go out of his home
and because he was feeling sorry for himself, started drinking heavily and his life spiralled
downwards.
Two years later he has managed to turn his life around and he attributes this to will-power
and to his black labrador called Dez. Originally when the idea of having a guide dog was
suggested to John, he was very sceptical and worried that he would not be able to look
after the dog. Reality, however, proved totally different to his expectations. Dez was left
with John for a weekend last September so that the two could get acquainted and by the
Monday when training was due to commence, John was already starting to feel much
more positive.
During the training, Dez and John were very much on the same wavelength - very keen to
do well and they made quick progress as a result. In fact, their trainer said that they had
one of the best partnerships that she had ever seen. The transformation in John during
the last 9 months has been phenomenal. He is now awoken by Dez, gets up early to feed
him and the two of them are then out and about, having gained a bit of a celebrity status
locally. Most importantly John now has positive plans for his future with his new
companion and is thinking of taking a college course. To top it all, Dez was recently
named ‘GUIDE DOG OF THE YEAR 2012. What a difference a dog has made.
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One of the questions that people ask when adopting a dog or puppy is the approximate age of their new pet. Even if the full history of the animal is unknown, it is still possible to estimate the dog's age.
Teeth can be a useful source of information. The degree of growth helps determine how old a puppy is, and the degree of wear and amount of tartar build-up helps estimate the age of an adult dog. There are however, individual differences between dogs and a dog's previous dental care will have an impact on the health and appearance of the teeth.
Estimating the Age of a Puppy
A puppy’s age can be estimated more accurately than that of an older dog. At one month
of age, their temporary baby teeth, will begin to show through the gums. Over the next
couple of weeks, the growing puppy will develop 28 very sharp little teeth. During
this teething period they will, most likely, be mouthing and chewing everything in sight so
should be given plenty of safe chew toys so that they can gnaw on those and not on
shoes, clothes or wires.
Puppies’ baby teeth are replaced with a set of shiny, new permanent teeth. The central
and intermediate incisors will come in usually between 3 and 5 months and the corner
incisors at around 4 to 5 months. Incisors are the smaller teeth in the front centre, used
for nibbling and grooming. Permanent canines usually come in at about 4 to 6 months of
age. These are the longer teeth in the front corners of the mouth that are used for tearing
food.
The first, second, third, and fourth premolars located in the central jaw show through
between 4 and 5 months of age. These are used for grinding food. Lastly, three molars
will appear in the back of the jaw between 5 and 7 months of age. These teeth are used
for crushing
when used in
conjunction with
s t r o n g j a w
muscles.
Left: Lower jaw
showing
permanent teeth.
HOW TEETH CAN HELP TO ESTIMATE A DOG’S AGE
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Estimating the Age of an Adult Dog
By around two years of age, a dog’s teeth are very well set into the gums and may lose
some of their shine and develop a yellow tint, especially in the back teeth. The sharp,
jagged edges of the lower incisors may begin to show signs of wear.
At around three to four years of age, a dog may show signs of tartar on most of the teeth
and the upper incisors may also begin to show signs of wear.
As the dog continues to age, tartar build-up will increase and become darker in colour.
More teeth will show signs of wear and the canines may become more rounded or blunt
rather than sharp and pointed. A very old dog may have excessive amounts of tartar with
some decaying, loose or missing teeth.
Occasional dental cleaning by the vet, regu-
lar tooth-brushing, a premium diet of quality
hard biscuits , and chewies designed for den-
tal health tend to keep a dog’s teeth in better
condition and can make a dog appear
younger. Even good skin care and parasite
control can prevent wear on the teeth. Dogs
who chew and bite excessively due to fleas
and other skin problems can wear down the
incisors prematurely.
The teeth of a dog who has been well cared
for may not show his true age and conversely,
a dog who has lived a hard life may appear
older than his years, just as in humans!
Pictured right: before and after dental clean.
RECYCLING PAWS PATTER
Once you have finished with your PAWS PATTER, please pass it on to a friend or neighbour or return it to either the Kennels or Charity Shop so that it can be given to another person. By doing this we can play a small part in minimising paper waste while simultaneously cutting down
on our printing costs but still expanding our circulation and readership.
ADVERTISING IN PAWS PATTER In order to offset some of the printing costs associated with our free newsletter, PAWS PATTER, business advertisements are charged at the following rates:
Half internal page - €40 Full internal page - €80 Full back page - €90
If you would like to place an advertisement, please contact Maria on 97645543.
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Saturday 21st July was the night,
Cynthiana Beach Hotel was the
venue and 72 PAWS supporters
were out to enjoy themselves. The
evening was billed as “Dine and
Dance Under the Stars” and that
was a very apt description. The
setting on the lower terrace of the
hotel is stunning - directly
overlooking the sea. Starting off
with drinks, before a lovely 3 course
buffet meal, the atmosphere was
very relaxed. Music mixes were
provided by DJ Maurice who was ably
assisted by his wife, Sheila and we are
grateful to both for their support
Jen Harris, one of the Wednesday
helpers won the lucky ticket prize of a
€50 voucher donated by Stavros from
Neo’s in Peyia. A dozen spot prizes
were given out for a range of dance
floor challenges, including best Mick
Jagger impersonator, best air guitarist
and even for most consistent dancer.
Many thanks to all who donated
prizes. Fun was had by all who
attended and the event (including a
collection) raised €670 for the CAPCA
charity. Well done Mo Haylor, who
together with husband Mick, organised
the event, yet still managed to be on
the dance floor most of the evening.
OH, WHAT A NIGHT!
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TIME TO UNWIND
Annie Munday-Seakins
and Chris Hartley, the two
PAWS Kennel Managers
are p ictured below
receiving some tokens of
appreciation from CAPCA
members, volunteers and
friends on the occasion of
their retirement from the
shelter.
Chris and Annie (pictured
right) each received a card,
some beautifully presented
note-lets with pictures of
dogs and money which had
been collected for them.
The retiring managers were
also made Honorary Life
Members of the CAPCA
charity in recognition of the
exceptional services that they had provided to the
Association. The presentations were made by Sue
Shelley and Mo Haylor (pictured left) on Friday 22nd June
2012.
Respecting Annie and Chris’s wishes, the event was a
low key affair with soft drinks and finger buffet enjoyed by
about 70 well-wishers who attended. (See photos
courtesy of Shirley and Jon on opposite page) The lovely
cake was provided by Chris Finlayson.
Pictured left - some rare
footage of Annie and Chris
(together with a selection of
dogs of course) taking a
moment to breathe in the
tranquillity of the Troodos.
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WHAT A LUCKY DOG! One of the shelter‘s young dogs has been lucky enough to find a home with two of our
kennel helpers. A black Cyprus poodle/spaniel cross, thought to be about a year old, was
found in Tala and brought into the shelter in March of this year. Someone with a sense of
humour called this lovely girl Noo Noo. Evidently when the time came to name her, the
high-brow topic of conversation at the shelter centred around the Teletubbies television
series and evidently Noo Noo is a nonsense word stemming from that programme!
Shortly after Noo Noo was settled at the shelter it was discovered that she was pregnant
and her four beautiful puppies, (none of whom looked like her) were born in April. By this
time our volunteers Kirsty and John Fitzsimmons realised what a sweet nature she had
and fell in love with her. Once Noo
Noo’s puppies were old enough to
be without their Mum, John and
Kirsty brought her home with them
and introduced her to Dolly, their
greyhound. Dolly is also a rescue
dog who Kirsty and John homed 5
years ago and brought over with
them from the U.K.
Although Noo Noo is inquisitive as
any young dog, her behaviour is
excellent and she has settled in
very quickly with her new family
and has even given 9 year old
Dolly a new lease of life. Unusually
for a young dog, Noo Noo has not
caused any damage in the house
even when left unsupervised for a
few hours.
Above: Kirsty with Dolly (left) and Noo Noo (right)
Not content with looking after her own two
dogs and working two mornings a week
with our strays at the shelter, Kirsty is now
pursuing another passion of hers and is
producing some amazing watercolour
portraits of pets. Pictured right is her
painting of Dolly, just one example from
her growing portfolio of art work which,
includes cats and a cockerel. Kirsty has
already had a few commissions from our
animal lovers at the shelter.
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RE-HOMING NEWS
Pictured left is Quipps looking
very snug and relaxed after
having been towel dried fol-
lowing a walk in the rain in
Germany. Quipps was ex-
ported and re-homed through
CYDRA (The Cyprus Dog Re-
homing Association) on 29th
June 2012.
Pictured below is Turbo look-
ing excited about being taken
for a walk. Gill and Ron Sey-
mour came to walk him regu-
larly before homing him on the
14 July.
PAWS POST-ITS
Would Mr John Alan
Bruce please contact
Tina Harris (Treasurer)
on 99884075
You can donate bonus
points awarded by
P a p a n t o n i o u
supermarket to PAWS
by quoting telephone
number 99683775 at
checkout
June and July saw a large number of
dogs being homed from PAWS. In
addition to the ones photographed on
this page and opposite, the following
dogs went off to their new families:
Phoebie went to Austria, Gertie and
Beyonce went to Germany and Kyle
went to Daphne Green, one of our
helpers..
Two un-named dogs from the New
Dogs section were homed, as were
Twinklebell, Storm, Ypsonas, Dylan,
Fudge, Gromit and Yolanda. Xanadu
and Roxy went away together to the
same new home.
As for puppies, one of Noo Noo’s
and one of Sugar Pie’s as well as 3
other pups were also homed.
Helper Geri is looking for
quality goods to be donated
for PAWS stall that she will
run at Episkopi Fete on 15th
September
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The table on the right takes
into consideration the size
(but not the breed of the
dog) :
Small dog = 9 kgs.. or less
Medium dog = 9.1 – 22.5 kgs.
Large dog = Over 22.6 kgs.
Approximate Age in Human Years
Age of dog
Small breed Medium breed Large breed
1 15 15 15
2 24 24 24
3 28 28 28
4 32 32 32
5 36 36 36
6 40 42 45
7 44 47 50
8 48 51 55
9 52 56 61
10 56 60 66
11 60 65 72
12 64 69 77
13 68 74 82
14 72 78 88
15 76 83 93
16 80 87 120
There are various schools of thought as to how to co-relate dog years to human years.
Converting one to the other is not an exact science as there are a number of variables.
Life expectancy varies greatly depending on the size and breed. Large dogs, may live for 9
to 11 years while small or toy breeds can live for as long as 18 years. This results in some
small dogs living twice as long as the giant breeds.
Female dogs of the same breed tend to live one or
even a couple of years longer than male dogs and
neutered dogs live slightly longer than un-neutered
dogs.
It is no longer considered valid to use the simple
equation of one dog year being the same as 7 human
years. The following is one of the newer theories
about age conversion. Most dogs are considered to be mature adults by 2 years of age. In
general terms the 1st year of a dog’s life is now thought to equate to 15 human years, with
the 2nd year equating to 9 years, and then four for every year thereafter. It should be
noted that this method is still only an approximation.
Dog Years to Human Years
CONVERTING DOG YEARS TO HUMAN YEARS
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Christmas cards now on sale
from the Shelter and the
Charity Shop. Pack of 6
different designs only €2.00.
Hurry while stocks last.
The PAWS 2013 Calendar has
just gone on sale from the Shelter
and the Charity Shop. ONLY €5
each. If you have problems
sourcing our calendars contact
Maria on 97645543
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Holiday-makers Alan and Lynsey who come
annually to the shelter to walk the dogs, (left to
right) Gandolph, Princess, Julius and Becky stop
in the shade for a breather and lots of cuddles.
Above: Mops in hand and poised for action, kennel
helpers Chris Finlayson, Marion Lawrence and
Chris Simister.
OUT & ABOUT AT THE KENNELS
This rather well fed dog came into
the shelter at the end of July. Per-
haps his owners are looking for him?
Above: Cool, cute and a poser
already. This wonderful photo of one
of Sugar Pie’s pups was captured by
regular volunteer, Kelly..
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KiRsty's Pet PoRtraits
Quality watercolours of
your pet by local artist
Contact Kirsty at PAWS Shelter on Wednesday or
Friday mornings or call 97712002 or email:
Donation made to PAWS for every painting sold
WANTED - PART TIME KENNEL CONSULTANT
PAWS Dog Shelter, would like to contract in a part-time Kennel Consultant for four days
per week from 0530 until 1200 noon. There would also be a 24-hour call-out to be rotated
on alternative weeks. The contract would be until 31st March 2013.
The Kennel Consultant would be required to carry out a feasibility study concerning the
future management of the PAWS Dog Shelter and submit a report to the CAPCA Execu-
tive Committee and Members of the Charity’s Association. To facilitate their report, the
Kennel Consultant would be required to take a ’hands on approach’ in dealing with the
dogs, overseeing their care and welfare at the Dog Shelter and also, overseeing the vol-
unteers. Taking sick dogs to the vet, administering appropriate medication and monitoring
the dog’s progress is also within the remit. The Kennel Consultant would share the con-
tract and work in harmony with another Kennel Consultant and would report jointly to the
CAPCA Executive Committee throughout the contract period.
As a self employed Consultant you would be responsible for dealing with your own tax and
social security issues. A clean driving licence is essential.
For further information please contact Mo Haylor, Administrative Secretary, CAPCA on 26623932 or e mail [email protected].
Applicants should submit their CV by 16 September 2012 to the above e mail address.
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Yard Sales
Sunday 2nd
September, Sunday 7th,
October and
Sunday 4th
November 2012
Dog Shelter, Acheleia. Sellers setting up at 8.00 a.m. Cost €10 per car. Buyers from 9.00 a.m. Car parking and refreshments available.
To book your car or for more information, call 99683775
Come, browse the stalls, grab a bargain and enjoy
one of Wayne and Eddie’s filled rolls.
PAWS Quiz Night
Monday 29th
October 2012 Karlina Restaurant, Tombs of the Kings Road. 7.00pm for 7.30pm, €13 per
head, with the following choices of meal available: Kleftico, Stiffado, Chicken or Vegetarian option.
To book your table, add your details to the sheets on notice-boards at the
Dog Shelter or Charity Shop or phone Maria on 97645543 or 26654312.
PAWS Shelter Open Morning and Craft Fair
Saturday 17th
November 2012
Dog Shelter, Acheleia from 9.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon
A day to encourage visitors, family and friends to come to the shelter, meet our
new kennel consultants, talk to volunteers and get a ‘behind the scenes’ look at
the work and dedication needed to keep our shelter running.
Craft stalls, cakes and refreshments, competitions.
TIME TO GET CREATIVE
For this event, we need donations of all types of handmade items for craft stalls such as tapestries, cross-stitch, thread art, quilting, cushions,
knitting, greeting cards, jewellery, mosaics, pottery, decorative stained glass, metalwork or woodwork items etc.
Contact Maria on 97645543
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Marinated Chicken Legs
Ingredients
1 kg. chicken drumsticks
Marinade
2 tbsp dry white wine
juice of 1/2 a lemon
juice of an orange
1 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove of garlic, grated
salt and pepper
Method
In a bowl mix all the ingredients together and add the chicken. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning them a couple of times. Drain and cook on the grill for 25 minutes, turning them every so often until cooked and golden brown.
Classic Tomato Salad
Mix halved cherry tomatoes with a couple of glugs of extra virgin olive oil and a drizzle of red wine vinegar, season with sea salt and black pepper. Add basil leaves when ready to serve.
Potato Salad with Chives
Boil or steam 1kg of small potatoes until cooked, toss while still warm with 6 tbsp mayo, 5 tbsp of finely chopped chives and 4 chopped spring onions. Season, add a squeeze of lemon juice and serve while warm.
Coleslaw
Mix 1/2 shredded white cabbage with 1/2 shredded red cabbage, 4 peeled carrots cut into ribbons with a veg peeler, 1 finely sliced red onion with 6 tbsp mayo, 6 tbsp natural yoghurt, 3 tbsp English mustard and finely chopped parsley. Season to taste and serve.
Avocado with Grilled Halloumi and Mint Ingredients
200g (7 oz) halloumi cheese, drained
3 ripe avocados, peeled stoned and cut into chunks
1 bunch of mint, chopped
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 75ml (2 1/2 fl oz) olive oil Salt and pepper
Method
Preheat the grill to high. Cut the halloumi into slices 1cm (1/2'') thick, grill for about 5 minutes until deep golden brown, turn over and grill the other side. Leave to cool slightly. Place a few pieces of avocado on a serving plate, tear the halloumi into bite sized pieces add them too. Sprinkle with some of the mint, salt and pepper, vinegar and oil.
Repeat the layers until used up. This ensures each mouthful captures the combination of
flavours. Serve with warm sliced pita bread.
BBQ Sides
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PAWS FOR PROGRESS
Homeless dogs in Lothian & Borders, Scotland who are deemed to have too many
behavioural problems to be adopted, now have another chance to improve their
behaviour and their future through a scheme called Paws For Progress. This is a joint
operation between the Scottish Prison Service, the Dogs Trust and a Scottish University.
The selected dogs are paired up with inmates of a nearby Young Offenders Institute
where for a two month period, they attend obedience classes twice a week with each
session lasting 3 hours. During that time the teenage inmates are trained to teach the
dogs good manners and acceptable behaviour. The dogs get one-to-one attention and
enjoy the company and stimulation. The inmates produce reports on the dogs that they
work with and that information is used to help find them a suitable home. It is hoped that
the offenders, as a result of the
scheme, are enhancing their
chances of employment and
improving their literacy skills.
During the course of the last year, 33
dogs have been re-homed against
the odds as a result of this venture.
Sally (pictured right) is one of the
success stories of the project even
though it was at her second attempt
that she passed the course.
For further information go to :
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/editors-choice/2012/06/16/dogs-put-behind-bars-in-bid-to-turn-them-into-good-pets-86908-23896753/
I DON’T BELIEVE IT !!
Would you believe this headline on the BBC website? Victor Meldrew would have had a
field day with it, had it been in his script.
‘Dog mess to be spray-painted pink by West Dunbartonshire Council’
Unfortunately this is true and a Council in the United
Kingdom appear to believe that spraying dog poop
bright pink is somehow going to embarrass the dog
owners into cleaning up after their dogs. Evidently
officers are going to patrol areas where dog fouling
is a particular problem and use a spray gun with
chalk based paint. Makes you really glad to be living
in Cyprus!
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NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF CAPCA UK
Hi,
Hope you are all well in Cyprus. I see that the heat is rising, but here the rain is pouring!
We are still receiving some donations and although our membership is up on last year.
although not as good as previous years, due to the state of the economic climate, We
have received donations from Mrs Turner, who sends in £2.00 when she has spare cash,
Mrs Holman £10.00, Mrs Wallis £5.00, Ron from Gt. Barton Bowls Club £5.00, Nicola
Reesbeck £20.00, Mrs P Hamilton £80.00, Mrs J. Brandon £60.00, who frequently sends
in donations a very big thank you for all their support.
I have included a photo of Ema, Fred and myself on Jubilee Day, Ema really loves
dressing up, she takes it all in her stride and she just loves the attention. We would just
like to wish the new Committee all the best for the future.
That's all from us for now, love to everyone.
Pauline & Fred Davies & Ema xx
FRIENDS OF CAPCA (UK)
Pauline & Fred Davies, Paeony Place, Barrells Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk, IP31 3SF Tel:01359-230105 email: [email protected]