Barky Bits Calendar

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1 Barky Bits I S S U E Calendar S E P T E M B E R We re delighted to announce our inaugural calendar featuring a selection of our four-legged friends who have found their forever homes. Pre-order a calendar now for delivery September $20 including postage To order info@noahsbark.org.au

2 2014 HIGHLIGHTS TO DATE: We have rehomed more than 80 dogs into wonderful forever homes. We have welcomed more than 10 new foster carers. We continue to strengthen our local Government relationships, now working with the City of Banyule in addition to the City of Darebin. We are now working closely with RSPCA NSW in addition to RSPCA Qld. Our official launch/first movie fundraiser in May was very successful raising more than $3,500. Our second movie fundraiser event is being held in October. W E NEED YOU! We are always looking for new foster carers. If you would like to join the Noah s Bark family and experience the joy of introducing our dogs to family life please call Caroline on Noah's Bark Dog Rescue s primary focus is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome unwanted and abandoned companion canines. We are not a pound; our dogs are kept in loving foster homes. With nearly 40 years of Matt: Caroline: info@noahsbark.org.au animal welfare experience between us we aim to find the best possible home for each of our rescues taking into consideration their individual needs and requirements. We operate as a not-for-profit organisation and rely on donations from the public to continue this very important work. Receive your newsletter via , subscribe on our website. We thank our followers and other members of the public who spread the word by promoting rescue, sharing the word about our dogs, and the network of other like-minded rescue groups who we work with.

3 Movie Fundraiser Saturday 25 October This Is Where I Leave You - starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda & Rose Byrne Date: 3.30pm Saturday 25 October Venue: Dendy Cinema 26 Church St Brighton Tickets: $30 includes tea/coffee and cake! To buy tickets: go to our Facebook page, website or via the link below: BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=97335 About the movie: The Foxman family doesn't get along, and they haven't all been together in years. But when the patriarch dies, the whole clan is expected to fulfill his final wish and sit Shiva for him for an entire week. Now newly divorced, newly jobless Judd Foxman has to travel home to face his dysfunctional family, including his hotto-trot psychiatrist mom, his sarcastic older brother, his unhappy sister and his too-perfect younger brother in an effort to see if family bonds will prevent them from killing one another. Spring - Snakes and Dogs With the start of Spring, snakes are beginning to emerge from their winter hibernation. They can post a serious threat to our friendly and often nosey pets in parklands, around waterways and on rural and urban properties alike. Signs of snake bite in dogs: Sudden weakness and subsequent collapse Obvious pain and discomfort Vomiting Loss of bladder and bowel control Swelling and bleeding at the bite site If you suspect your dog has been bitten seek help from your vet immediately. If you are unable to get your dog to a vet immediately, apply a pressure bandage around the site as this can help slow the spread of the venom.

4 Jinty & Harry Jinty came to Noah s Bark as an ex-breeding girl. We recently received this from her as she approaches her first anniversary with Gaynor and Harry by the beach. Although initially I was very apprehensive about a 'sea change' I believe I have settled in Ocean Grove and become 'one of the family'. Everything was very new. It took me ages to eat my dry food but now I relish it, although getting there before my dear mate, Harry, can be a challenge. Those Schnauzers can be like canine vacuum cleaners! Walking on grass was a delight. I was told I looked like 'a horse prancing'. I keep Harry company during the day and although he is very keen in encouraging me to play but I don't seem to know how! I also enjoy n i b b l i n g anything woollen and appear to have a 'fetish' for chewing the fingers of gloves that are mistakenly dropped! When Gaynor went back to Wales over the Christmas period we stayed with friends. I so enjoyed nibbling the woollen cushion she had made as a gift the previous year. Lucky those knitting needles were in full motion on her return...you wouldn't have know I'd been there!! It has taken me eight months to feel safe in obtaining treats from Gaynor's hand but now I have it is all systems go! I believe I spent the first part of this year with my back against the wall and very apprehensive of humans. I'm now overjoyed to see Gaynor and run and greet her with a lick of the hand. Craigieburn Dog Park - Grand Opening Noah s Bark was delighted to take part in the opening of the Craigieburn Dog Park last Sunday with the City of Hume. The dog park offers a fantastic facility for those living in the City of Hume and surrounding areas to exercise, train and socialise their four-legged friends off-lead in a safe and secure environment. For more information on the dog park and other off-lead areas in the City of Hume go to: Walking_Your_Dog. Noah s Bark is in the process of compiling information on off-lead dog parks across Melbourne. If you have a regular park or know of a great one please us at info@noahsbark.org.au.

5 Meet Snoopy A very bright and young 10 years, Snoopy is a Cairn Terrier X who loves life and would be a fabulous addition to any family. Introducing Vera Vera is one of our special ex-breeding girls who is now ready for life with a family full of cuddles and love. Snoopy is great with kids, loves dogs and is cat friendly. His favourite activity is racing around the local dog park with any other four-legged friend up for exploring and having fun. Find out more about Snoopy at Vera is good with cats and dogs and will need a home with another dog who can teach her all about the joys of family life. Find out more about Vera at KEEP IN TOUCH! Don t forget to us your stories and photos. We always love to hear how our four-legged friends are doing. We ve found our forever homes!!

6 Upcoming Events: Djerriwarrh Festival Melton Pet Expo - Saturday 8 November Time: pm Venue: Melton Recreation Reserve, Reserve Road, Melton Bayside Pet Expo - Sunday 9 November Time: pm Venue: Royal Avenue Park, Royal Avenue, Sandringham Noah s Bark Movie Fundraiser (This Is Where I Leave You ) - Saturday 25 October Time: 3.30pm Venue: Dendy Cinema, 26 Church St Brighton For more information please go to our website: Please accept my kind donation to help Noah s Bark rescue, rehabilitate and rehome our four-legged friends: $50 which will help pay for one of our four-legged friends vet check. $100 which will help pay for one of our four-legged friends anaesthetic. $200 which will help pay for one of our four-legged friends general dental. My special donation of $ to help support our four-legged friends. Please find enclosed a: Cheque Money Order (payable to Noah s Bark Dog Rescue) Please debit this card: VISA MasterCard Card Number: Expiry Date: / CCV: Name on Card: Signature: To complete your gift: Mail to: PO Box 342, Glenroy Vic this form to: info@noahsbark.org.au Donate online at: noahsbark.org.au/how-you-can-help/