Another whirlwind week has seen a lot of progress on all fronts, so forgive me if this update seems like a list. First of all some BIG THANK YOU's to the people who make all of this possible.Last weekend the SHAK Tombola was once again at Pets At Home in Cramlington. Thanks to Joan, Sheila, Angie and Sonia for giving up their weekend to raise another fantastic amount. Also of course, thanks to Ant and his staff, and the customers of P at H for inviting us. Saturday also saw Elaine team up with Jen and Little Pixie Rabbit Rescue for a stall at Cramlington Craft Fair. Thanks to Elaine and thanks to Jen for arranging what sounds like a really fun day. Sunday of course saw Derek brave the elements once again to help us. I'm sure there are a lot better things he could do with his Sunday, yet he still turns out week in week out to raise funds for us. So thank you so much Derek.
The response to our food appeal recently was fantastic, but we always need more. Thanks to Whitley Bay Pet Supplies for another brilliant donation to help us through Christmas.
I've mentioned in the previous post about the support we have from Manchester, and on behalf of me, the SHAK team and the SHAK dogs, a MASSIVE THANK YOU to Kate and Lend Lease for a fantastic donation. The support Kate has given us over the last six months is nothing short of amazing, but thanks to the generosity of Lend Lease and her hard work we are now £1,500 better off to help keep the dogs warm through the winter.
Up at the kennels there has been some great work too. A new romance is blossoming with Honey and Riley becoming a nice couple, and they really do have some fun playing catchy kissy. Things are hectic right now, but I will try and get some photos of them playing soon.
Speaking of fun, its now official. Dudley has a better social life than me. On top of his swimming twice a week (he now refuses to get out of the pool, he loves it that much) today he went for a massage. Thanks to Trevor at 4 Paws Hydro therapy, Duds is improving and using his back legs more, and although we can't cure his condition he is definitely enjoying life. No bigger example than today when he actually fell asleep during his massage. Thanks Rachel for taking time to help him, the snores proved just how much he enjoyed it.
The pretty girl in the picture above is Suki, a lovely Saluki that I picked up as a stray. The picture is of a very nervous and frightened girl, who had a chain around her neck and a terrible limp. After serving her time we took her to the vets yesterday to find she has a ruptured cruciate ligament and needs an operation. Once again, Moorview Vets came up trumps, not only offering her the best treatment available, but by Kerry one of the staff also offering Suki a temporary foster home whilst she recovers. Above and beyond the call of duty, thank you.