Issue 51 October 2017 Text LVAS25 5 or 10 to 70070 to donate to Little Valley Sunday 26 November Christmas Fair at the Shelter see poster on back for details RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter, Black Hat Lane, Bakers Hill, Exeter EX2 9TA Tel: 01392 439898 www.rspca-littlevalley.org.uk
LITTLE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER RSPCA South, East & West Devon Branch Black Hat Lane, Bakers Hill, Exeter EX2 9TA Registered Charity No: 205154 Telephone: 01392 439898 Email: info@rspca-littlevalley.org.uk Website: rspca-littlevalley.org.uk Facebook: facebook.com/rspcalittlevalley Twitter: twitter.com/rspcaexeter Instagram: rspcalittlevalleyexeter Just Giving: justgiving.com/rspcaexeter Shelter Opening Times Open 6 days a week (closed Wednesdays) 11.00am-4.00pm (Last entry: 3.30pm) 24 hr Cruelty/Advice Line: 0300 1234 999 SHOPS 1 Market Street, Brixham TQ5 8EU Tel: 01803 859695 46 High Street, Budleigh EX9 6LJ Tel: 01395 442349 31 Cowick Street, Exeter EX4 1AL Tel: 01392 213847 91 South Street, Exeter EX1 1EN Tel: 01392 494113 150 Sidwell Street, Exeter EX4 6RT Tel: 01392 210691 49 Courtenay St, Newton Abbot TQ12 2QN Tel: 01626 330716 10 Torquay Road, Paignton TQ3 3AB Tel: 01803 528118 53 Fore St, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4PU Tel: 01803 313980 Brutus Centre, Totnes TQ9 5RW Tel: 01803 866597 Shelter News By Jo Evans, Shelter Manager A warm welcome to the October newsletter. Shame the weather has changed so quickly from light to dark and dry to wet and cold. Autumn is officially here! Dog team will be living in waterproofs for the rest of the year. We were all very disappointed to have to cancel Big Walkies back in September but we hope to do it next year. Hopefully in the spring time when the weather is improving. Many of you will know Dominique, one of our long standing receptionists. Sadly after 18 years with us she has had to give up her role. We also said goodbye to Julie V from the small animal team, she had also been with us for several years. Both will be missed, especially around the small animals and Dominique for her love of wildlife. I wish them both the best for the future. I think the kennel rebuild is overdue an update! Behind the scenes work has continued to compile lots of data for the National RSPCA to review. We hope to have the green light on our kennel design later in November. A building company is then all set to start early in the New Year as long as the new bridge is in place first! I look forward to seeing lots of you at the Christmas Fair here at the Shelter on Sunday 26 November please note it is on a Sunday this year! 2
Events 2017 Our events are listed on our website and Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rspcalittlevalley Saturday 18 November Exmouth Christmas Fayre Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 2 Church Road, Exmouth EX8 1RZ Time: 10am to 12 noon Entry: 50p Sunday 26 November Christmas Fair at the Shelter Venue: Little Valley Animal Shelter, Black Hat Lane, Bakers Hill, Exeter EX2 9TA Time: 11am to 3pm Donation on Entry Please support our events they are vital for raising funds for the Shelter. We are always looking for volunteers to help at events, if you are interested please email us on info@rspca-littlevalley.org.uk. Christmas Fair Items Needed We are looking for a few things for our Christmas Fair at the Shelter on Sunday 26 November. We always need cakes for our refreshments area and to sell on our cake stall if there are any star bakers out there. We also need sweets, bottles of any kind and any unwanted gifts in new condition for our stalls. Please drop anything into the Shelter before the day. Thank you. Friends of Little Valley By Jill Brush, Membership Secretary Hello Friends of Little Valley. Thank you for the wonderful support in the past but there is always a but I am asking you all to dig deep once again for our Christmas Fair on 26th November, one of our two main fundraising days of the year. I know I will not be disappointed. Speaking of disappointment, Summer has been just that. Let's hope we have some crisp autumn and winter days for dog-walking or, indeed, just getting out in the fresh air. Hope to see many of you at the Fair and my sincere thanks for your continued support. You can always contact me on 01392 422070 or 07773 343551 or phillandjillb@aol.com should you have any questions. 3
Roxy Update We told you about Roxy needing an ear operation in our last issue. We managed to raise 865.25 through an appeal so thank you to everyone who contributed. Roxy has had the operation and is doing really well in her foster home. Great West Run 2017 Paul Madge, a local landscape gardener, has been running for many years. He has taken part in running events to raise money for us before. This year he ran the Great West Run in Exeter for us dressed as superman! There was no photographic evidence, so you ll have to use your imagination, but he managed to raise just over 315 for us using collection buckets as he ran the route. Well done Paul and thank you! Baby Hedgehogs Recently we had some baby hedgehogs brought into us. We had to look after them until they could be moved to the wildlife centre at RSPCA West Hatch, Taunton. Aw! 4
Smokey Paws Little Valley are the proud owners of one of these pet oxygen masks, via Smokey Paws. Here is some information about this incredible scheme and how you can help. Please check them out at www.smokeypaws.co.uk. 5
New Homes Required! All the animals from our last newsletter have now been adopted great news! Thank you to everyone who adopted and who spread the word. All the animals for adoption are on our website: www.rspca-littlevalley.org.uk. Merlin Pip & Squeak Socks Costa Leia & Yoda Mice Chiquita Heath & Forest Zara Casper 6 RESERVED Layla
Casey Happy Endings! Shanice Nessie Tilly (with Gordon) Tidge Rooster Anne Boris Nero Guinevere Kenda Daisy Ronnie Patrick Iris & Freya Sasha (with Megan) Martha 7
Abandoned Kittens On 17 September 5 new born kittens were found in a bin liner inside a cardboard box near to Wonford Hospital, Exeter. There was no sign of Mum but luckily all of the kittens were still alive, despite their desperately vulnerable state. They were absolutely teeming with fleas and very hungry, but after lots of TLC and treatment they are now content here at Little Valley. Staff have been working around the clock to make sure they are fed every couple of hours to ensure their best chance of survival. We put out an appeal in the press for information about who might have abandoned these kittens, and especially about Mum as we were concerned for her well-being. Sadly, no-one has ever come forward. In the spirit of the Great British Bake Off we have named them Flapjack, Tiramisu, Macaroon, Banoffee and Battenburg after all, they are very sweet! The kittens are all feeding very well and starting to become more mobile all eyes and ears are open and their individual personalities are beginning to shine. They are still relying on us for all of their feeds but we have just started the weaning process. They are being slowly exposed to different textures, sounds and smells to help prepare them for adult life. Aren't they the cutest? Keep an eye on our website for when they come up for rehoming. 8
Pigs in the Wood Our final two pigs Brian and Trotter went off to their new homes back in August. They had been with us for 2 years! They went to a lovely place called Briery Hill up in Newent, Glos where they will reside in Pig Wood and hang out with the other residents at this magnificent place a few dogs and cats, some chickens, a couple of cows and some fantastic llamas all looked after by Lisa and Steve Fox. Here are some photos of them settling in and the other residents there. We think they ll be as happy as pigs in mud! 47 Mile Exmoor Way Walk Back in May 2017, 3 members of our Dog Team (Fiona, Becki and Jo Mason) as well as our Deputy Manager Rachel completed a 47 mile fundraising walk along the Exmoor Way. They raised a fantastic 2,461 in total towards the Kennel Rebuild Project. This included 52 from a guitar donated to us by Margaret Cresswell-Jones to sell. A fantastic achievement by all involved! Thank you to everyone who sponsored them! 9
We have three wishlists one for dogs, one for cats and the other for small animals. They list lots of items that our animals really like, such as treats and toys. You will need an Amazon account to do this but it s really easy to set up and it s free. Go to www.amazon.co.uk. Log into your Amazon account and type into the search box RSPCA Little Valley Wishlist and our wishlists will come up! It s a great way to help us out and all the animals in our care will be very grateful! And don t forget to claim for your purchases using Easyfundraising, as we can raise even more money that way! If you shop online, please use Easyfundraising to help us raise even more money. Lots of well known retailers are on there and it s free to register. Sign up at: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ rspcalittlevalley Giveacar raises money for UK charities by scrapping and selling old cars. They provide a nationwide FREE service which: - Arranges the collection of the vehicle from your home; - Depending on its age and condition, recycles it at an authorised facility or sends it to auction. To arrange donation of a car visit www.giveacar.co.uk or call 020 7736 4242, quoting RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter as your chosen charity. Join the Pets at Home VIP Club to get great discounts. Select your home store as Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay or Newton Abbot and you can opt for Little Valley as your chosen charity so we can receive benefits as you shop! Register at: http://vip.petsathome.com Please consider sponsoring a dog kennel, cat pen or rabbit run for as little as 3 a month through our Safe Haven scheme. An application form can be found on our website. A legacy to us will provide crucial funds. We could not carry on our work without such generous support. Please visit our website to find out more about leaving a legacy to us. 10
St Davids Station Exeter EX4 4NT Tel: 01392 271221 hospital@stdavidsvets.com referrals@stdavidsvets.com St David's Veterinary Hospital is a modern, well equipped veterinary hospital in the city of Exeter. As a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) certified Veterinary Hospital our outstanding facilities include digital X-ray and ultrasonography, a fully equipped laboratory, air-conditioned kennels and operating theatres, along with 24 hour on-site vet and nursing care. All of this ensures your pet will receive first class modern treatment. THE FAMILY MASSAGE CENTRE Established 1994 Annie Samuels (Hons) a holistic approach to health care and diet Deep tissue massage, sports injury therapy, Hopi ear candle treatment, aromatherapy 1 hour to 3 hour treatments from 30 to 70 Available 7 days a week (9.30am to 5.30pm) by appointment only Gift vouchers available for cash or cheque only 7 Piazza Terracina (river basin), Haven Road, Exeter EX2 8GT Tel: 01392 203182 (answerphone) Email: annie.samuels@yahoo.co.uk Canine Remedial Massage A complementary therapy which uses the manipulation of soft tissue to promote the physiological and psychological well-being of dogs regardless of age, size or breed. Veterinary consent is required prior to treatment. For further information or to request a consent form, contact Linda Rogers ITEC Dip ICAT Tel: 07732 688383. Email: linda@handsandhounds.co.uk 11
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