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Jacqui from UK Dogs Trust talks about her first ICAWC conference

Well my first International Companion Animal Welfare Conference was an experience that I will never forget. Often going to conferences leaves you a little bit drained and can be a lonely experience as everyone goes to do there own thing after the seminars.

Every night there was something organised by Dogs Trust, be it a Night Boat trip with meal or a sightseeing trip to see the city, and if there wasn’t anything organised then the Dogs Trust staff would be on hand in the bar for more networking and socialising.

Don’t get me wrong, it was hard work and being on duty 20 hours a day can be draining but it didn’t feel like it at the time.

Many many delegates I spoke to also commented and congratulated us on the event. In many ways the speakers and the information they provide to those attending is only half the story. Much of the work takes place after hours, when like minded people get together over a bottle of wine and share experiences, offer real life advice and help to those who are in situations they once were.

The spirit of ICAWC is to improve animal welfare around the world, this year’s delegation of 280 delegates from 107 organisations and 38 countries left with a really positive ‘can do’ attitude and we hope in a small way we have started them on their way.

Next year we are in Vienna and I look forward or catching up with those I met to see how our conference and the contacts they made have made a difference.

ICAWC 2010 will be held in Vienna on 17-19 November 2010. For more information and to see this years presentations please visit www.icawc.org

Live Arico Events and News...

WHALE WATCHING WITH LIVE ARICO

The next trip out on Eden Charter Sailing will be on Friday the 20th November at 15.30. The AWF will be on board with research guides, and all we ask is a minimum €15 donation per person. This will be on a first come first served basis, so please call Karen on the number below to organise your place.

THE 2010 LIVE ARICO CALENDARS

Will be ready next week!!!! We will be holding the launch party and benefit night at Bar 39, Los Cristianos, on Saturday the 14^th November from 8pm. There will be lots of guest cabarets and a raffle, and of course you can be amongst the first to own one of our fantastic calendars – the ideal Christmas gift – only €8, with a choice of Hot Hunks or Luscious Ladies - all pictured with our four legged friends of course!!!

Please don't buy your 2010 calendar without taking a look at ours first – they are first class.

UPCOMING EVENTS

On Saturday the 21^st we are holding a Walk on Water fun day, followed by a benefit night at the Olympus pool bar Garden City, San Eugenio. Pop yourself into a huge plastic ball and run across the pool!! Starting at 3pm by the pool, we have water balls, face painting, fun and games. There will be a junior disco from 6 – 7pm, followed by the benefit night itself, with free chilli, and entertainment from Suzy q, Charlie Karlsen and the Rod Stewart show. Tickets are available in advance at €5 (€6 on the day), from the bar itself or from Lorna (627 686830) or Ann (650 723853)

Live Arico Shop News

WE ARE SITUATED IN CORAL MAR SQUARE, COSTA DEL SILENCIO, ABOVE NETTO SUPERMARKET. Come along and bag your bargain!!!

Since the weather over here is beginning to change towards winter, the shop will be bringing all it's stocks of woollies out of the storeroom. We have huge selection of jumpers and cardigans for all sizes and tastes.

The new shop opening times from the 9th November are :-

Monday - Friday 10am- 3pm

Saturday - 10am – 2pm.

We are happy and grateful to receive any donations of cat and dog food at the shop.

For any questions about the shop, the dogs, Live Arico or if you like to make a donation and need somebody to pick it up, call Karen or Rick on the numbers below.

If you can help us in ANY way, please call Dominique or Regina on the numbers below.

Important Telephone Numbers

Eugenio 649 001907 (Please call if you find a dog abandoned or in distress)

Suzy Q 629 388102 (Call regarding fund raising, press releases, prize donations etc)

Dominique Whitby 922 733892 (General enquiries, donation collections, bequests etc)

Pete Holland 661 099365 (Poochies Pet Hotel for boarding your dog)

Karen Clack 687905511 (Shop enquiries, collections & donations, horse care and advice)

Rick 639 207064 (Shop donations and collections)

Regina Queder 669668512 (Cat rehoming, care and advice)

Lastly, as we have said before, please think hard about what will happen to your pet if you are re-locating to the UK.

A DOG IS FOR LIFE, NOT JUST FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR STAY IN TENERIFE!!

Animal Medical Care Foundation and K9

Some great news K9 have now received their first donation from Animal Medical Care Foundation.

Animal Medical Care Foundation, set up by Betty Mercey is a fantastic organisation that helps animals shelters around the world by supplying medical equipment and care products, The foundation also informs the general public about animal welfare and encourages education and sterilisation projects within the countries they are given support to.

Tenerife dogs is glad to have been of some help in finding out about AMCF..

To find out more information about AMCF click here

K9 Tenerife & Friends of the Animals News

Car Boot Sales – K9

K9 Sales are held on the first Sunday of each month at Happy Days Bowls & Tennis Club, Garanana, Costa del Silencio from 8am until midday. Stalls €6 each.

Enquiries from Pat the Cat on 608 121 081

December 6^th, 3^rd January.

K9 also hold a Sale on the second Saturday of each month outside Shimmers Bar in

Callao Salvaje from 10.30 am until 1pm. Enquiries from Pat the Cat as above.

14^th November, 12^th December.

Car Boot Sales – Friends of the Animals Sales are held on the last Sunday of each month

at the Sports Centre, Los Gigantes from 9am until midday. Info from Pat the Cat.

29^th November, 27^th December.

Playa San Juan & Alcala Markets.

K9 and Friends of the Animals have stalls here each Wednesday & Sunday from

9am until 2pm.

Adeje Sunday Evening Market.

K9 will have a Good as New stall here each Sunday commencing 25^th October. It is open from 4pm to 8pm and is situated 100 metres from Mercadona in Adeje.

To cover all these events, K9 & Friends of the Animals need regular donations of Books, Bric-a-Brac, Clothes, Videos, CD’s, DVD’s, Bedding, Shoes, Handbags, Household Goods, Furniture etc. These goods can be left at the K9 kennels (9am -2pm) or to arrange collection, please contact either Pat the Cat on

608 121 081 or Kenny on 627 096 518. Thank you very much.

More volunteers are needed to assist with cat trapping, dog & cat collecting, dog walking at the kennels, help cleaning the cats at the kennels. Full support will be given. Contact the kennels if interested please 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday) on 667 638 468.

Volunteers are also required for box collections and help at the various sales and events held by both organisations. Further information from Pat the Cat on 608 121 081.

Due primarily to the ‘credit crunch’ K9 and other refuges are feeling the effects of more cats and dogs needing to be re-homed. Please think carefully before taking on a pet – dogs and cats need to have their injections up to date, six months prior to leaving Tenerife. It is also very expensive to take them back to the UK. If our kennels are full please contact the police (Tel 112) in the district you reside (as a last resort).

K9 also have a Computer expert, 2 skilled seamstresses, a TV engineer and 2 experienced Dog Walkers/Sitters, who offer special prices to other K9 supporters for any work undertaken.

Forthcoming Events.

Tues Nov 17^th. Gala Charity Evening in support of K9 & FOTA. Starlights Bar, Coral Mar Square in Silencio. 8pm start but arrive early. €5 Yes €5 admission on door to include buffet. Usual raffles, tombola, book & video stall. Stars appearing include Mike Edwards, Cy Benson, Katy Kennedy, Christine Kaye, Jesse Garon, Aidy Evans, Stan Fraser, John Ashford, Rose Eden. Tel 667 507 270 for more info or to reserve a seat.

Donations of Dog food or Treats are gratefully accepted at all K9 functions.

Friday 11^th December. K9 Dinner/Fundraiser at Fortelaza Del Mar, Puerto Colon. PDLA.

Admission by Ticket only €15. Available from Kennels or 619678384. All star line up including Billy Porter & Jesse Garon from 8.30pm. Meet 7pm for 7.30pm. Usual K9 Tombola, Auction, Raffles & ‘Stand up Sit down Bingo’. More information in later editions.

Members Notice. The Annual General Meeting of K9 will be held on Tues 10^th November at Starlights Bar, Silencio, at 5.30pm. All members cordially invited to attend.

The K9 Officers & Committee are grateful for the continued support to our abandoned animals from the general public in these very difficult times financially. If any bar or individual would like to arrange an event to raise much needed funds, please contact any of the phone numbers below. It will be very much appreciated.

The Kennels and Cattery are open EVERY day from 10.30am till 1.30pm. Cleaning, Feeding, Walking & Exercising start from 8.45am.

If you are coming to walk the dogs, please remember to wear sensible footwear and a hat bring a drink and enjoy the experience. Respect the advice given about each dog.

People often ring to ask “Where are your kennels”. They are at Las Chafiras on the San Miguel side of the motorway. Follow the San Miguel road for 400 metres, you will see the First Impressions Building on your right hand side. After a further 300 metres you will see a road off to the right. Continue on this road for approx a mile. The kennels are on the right on a bend. Car parking opposite the entrance.

Useful contacts.

Kennels 667 638 468.

Pat the Cat 608 121 081

Spanish only 667 638 468 Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm.

Spanish only 670 841 925 Evenings & Weekends.

Website HYPERLINK "http://www.K9tenerife.com" www.K9tenerife.com

Email HYPERLINK "mailto:info@k9tenerife.com" info@k9tenerife.com

K9president@k9tenerife.com

Having a Bath..!

About 10 times a year humans think its necessary for us to have a bath. I don't know this human obsession with hygiene, personally once a year would be fine, but no as soon as my owner sniffs a doggy odour about the house its off to the bathroom for me. I mean for goodness sake, I am a dog I am bound to smell doggy !.

As I said this washing ritual usually happens about once every 4-6 weeks for me, but really it depends of course what I have been rolling in !. I have heard some poor pooches who are prone to oily skin have baths every 2-4 weeks and they have to use a special shampoo for dogs. Though I would say its probably best on the whole to use dog shampoo for all sizes and differing length of furriness..

A tip when washing us though, make sure you don't get excessive amount of water in our ears, we really hate that , and it can cause us to have ear infections. Some humans put a cotton ball into our outer ear to remove the excess water, but that will depend on whether your pooch will allow you to do that..!

Finally, very important give your pooch a treat after washing, at least we know then that after the ordeal of having a bath we have something to look forwards to afterwards..!

Here is a video of one unfortunate pooch being given a bath

The Worlds Oldest Pooch...

The worlds oldest pooch a Dachshund terrier cross who lives in Shropshire is 20 years and 8 months ..! His owners put his longevity down to the fact he eats a well balanced diet and enjoys a roast on Sunday

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