Gilberdyke Newsletter October
- December 2010
Christmas is coming - and don’t
we know it! Because we are working hard here up
Bennettland Lane to make everything special for all
the dogs in our care. And you can help!
Whether a little or a lot, every
little thing you, our supporters, do to help us to
help the dogs is very welcome and much appreciated.
And this year the scope is very wide.
From toilet roll inner tubes to
make individual Christmas crackers containing gifts
for each doggy resident, to Christmas boxes - shoe
boxes are a good size - with treats, toys, biscuits
or chews for them all, we are also looking for a
couple of old armchairs for the dogs to lie on and
enjoy to make the kennel experience feel more like a
home from home.
We have two new play kennels just
opened, where the dogs can romp regardless of the
weather, full of toys and play equipment - even a
sand pit. But a couple of armchairs, even
conservatory style chairs, would be a comfy treat.
Condition is immaterial - all we ask is that they
have bare wooden legs, so they can be cleaned round.
So if you have any old chairs like this tucked away
in a spare room or garage you would like to donate,
give us a call - details below.
If Christmas shopping for
yourself, or your dog, don’t forget our shop in
reception. All the usual doggy stuff is here, with
special things too: handmade cards, or Jerry Green’s
own doggy ones, hand made blankets, a wonderful
range of collectable dolls with the prettiest
porcelain faces, and smart dog tags -great colours
and designs, and only £4.99, made specially to
order.
The usual Christmas hamper raffle
boasts some terrific goodies, and tickets on sale
soon priced 25p each.
Meanwhile, more dogs come and go.
We have had a very busy autumn, and although every
rehomed dog is a happy ending, one very special dog
we were happy but sad to say goodbye to was Molly.
(pictured above settled in her new home)
Molly came to us in 2004. She was
our longest term resident, a quiet dog with a
scruffy rough grey coat, always passed over. Until
one day in August when Mary visited.
Mary wasn’t looking for any
particular dog - in fact we mentioned two or three
to her before she saw Molly. We explained Molly had
come from a farm all those years ago, so we weren’t
sure if she had ever even been in a house before.
Also Molly was a shredder, reducing any bedding to
pieces in minutes!
But they met, and all went well.
Molly had many characteristics of Mary’s previous
dog, including the scruffy coat. Mary visited often
so Molly could get to know her new mum, and feel
safe and secure with her. When adoption day came we
took Molly to her new home to make sure she settled
in.
How strange it must have been for
Molly - out of kennels after all those years, never
having seen a television before…and a mirror was
quite a shock! Who was that pretty girl looking back
at Molly?
A couple of months have passed
and Molly hasn’t put a paw wrong. She has been clean
in the house from day one, never chewed a single
item, and really loves going out in the car. Visits
to the beach are a favourite thing, and now Molly
loves her paddle in the sea.
This proves that no matter how
long it takes to find, there really is a home for
every dog. A truly happy ending for a Gilberdyke
dog.
And if you like happy endings,
Jerry Green’s have hundreds: read more in our
heartwarming Happy Tails booklet, a great stocking
filler at £5.
If you are Christmas shopping, or
looking for a dog to join your family, visit the
kennels any afternoon (except Wednesdays, closed for
administration) between 1.30 - 4pm .
And if you already have your 2011
calendar and are filling in dates, put a ring round
January 29! Jerry Green’s is holding a Charity
‘Slave’ Auction at Jay Jay’s Wine Bar in Vicar Lane,
Howden (7.30pm till late) to raise funds for the
dogs.
Generous ’slaves’ have donated
their time and will be auctioned to the highest
bidder, and will then be available to carry out
tasks such as gardening, decorating, ironing or odd
jobs. Come along and bid for a slave! Tickets cost
£3 to include entry, food and live music, and are
available from Jay Jay’s, Jerry Green’s or via Roddy
Brooks on 07977 252193.
Remember all ’slaves’ are kindly
donating their time and effort free of charge. So if
you need some gardening, ironing, decorating or
other menial tasks, make a bid. No refunds!
Want more information? See the
website
www.jerrygreendogs.org
- click on Gilberdyke for dogs available - email
eriding@jerrygreendogs.org.uk
or ring 01430 -449112.
Thought For the Month:
Folk will know how large your
soul is by the way you treat a dog (Charles F Doran)
Happy
dog days! With best wishes from Angela and all at
Gilberdyke. Until next time!
Jerry Green Dog Rescue
Telephone: 01652 657820
Email:
admin@jerrygreendogs.co.uk
If you wish to make any
suggestions or comments, either visit our
feedback page
or use the email
address above.
For specific centre opening times and contact
details,
click here.
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