K9 Calendar Launch 7th November - The Day's Event

The Day's Event
3.30pm On the O'Jangles terrace - the welcoming sounds of Will Appleby on saxaphone-
4.00pm Official Opening of the Launch from Maggie Lennard who will outline the order.welcoming and thanking. Sale of Raffle tickets begin.
4.15pm Dominic James  Buble to Broadway
5.00pm Phil Gibson
5.45pm Launch of the Calendar
6.00pm Susy Q
7.00pm Avril Taylor as Cher
8.00pm To be advised.
8.45pm Raffle Prize Draw. Vote of thanks from K9 representative.
9.30pm O'Jangles own compere takes over.

Tables for:
Flower Arranging & Sales
Treasure Map with Meryl Kew
Jewellery stall
K9 merchandise
Tombola
Raffle Prizes

Prizes up for grabs are:
€50 Bianco Voucher
2 tickets Showtime - The Sound of Musicals (value €85)
2 tickets Tenerife Comedy Christmas Show
Poochies Pet Hotel Free 2 night stay for 1 dog (subject to availability)
2 Mustcat trips to see Whales & Dolphins
2 hour Horse Riding or 2 x 1 hour sessions donated by Karen Clack
2 vouchers for Megabowl at Fanabe
Meal for 2 at Sensations, Los Cristianos
Meal for 2 at Sinatra´s Lounge Bar, Torviscas
Meal for 2 at Roys, San Eugenio
2 Course Sunday Lunch for 2 people at La Finquia Hotel, Los Menores
€10 discount on Beauty Treatment at La Finquita Hotel, Los Menores
Bottle of Quality Vintage Cava
Meal for 2 at English Tea Rooms Los Cristianos
Bottle of Schnapps
Meal for 2 persons at K9 Christmas Dinner on 10th December at Fanabe
3 x A3 framed Photographs from Puppy Calendar provided by Nikki Attree

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Importance of grooming your dog

Written by Steph Tufft Vet assistant, groomer and pet sitter.

It is quite obvious that if you own a dog with long hair you need to  groom him or her at least every couple of days, preferably daily  (short haired too but long haired is more important...obviously).

Aside from the fact that you will be maintaining a healthy coat,  removing build ups of dead hair and generally keeping the fur clean,  you can also use that opportunity to find any changes in your dogs  appearance (the older your dog gets the more important this is)

By this I mean any lumps or bumps. Any cuts, infections etc.

This is also where your groomer will come in as they should give the  dog a thorough check over to ensure there is nothing out of the  ordinary that you may have missed and need to be aware of.

I'm provoked to writing this as recently, when clipping a dog, I  discovered it to have quite a seriously infected and blocked anal  gland which needed immediate veterinary treatment.
The owners were quick to react at being informed and as soon as his  clip was finished (and anal gland emptied) they took him to the vet. He also had an infected lump on his nose which had gone un-noticed.With luck the problems (especially the anal gland) will have been caught just in time and a strong course of antibiotics should sort it  as opposed to emergency surgery.

The reason I started this by singling out long haired dogs is because  it is by giving them a thorough once over during your daily/every  other daily grooming sessions that you can find and deal with problems  before they get to the stage where they become an emergency.
Through all that long and/or thick hair you cannot possibly see what  is going on underneath without going through it.

So please keep on top of your dogs grooming and care whilst also  ensuring he is regularly groomed and checked for anything that may  have slipped the net.

Know your dog. It could save his life.

If you would like to contact Steph for an appointment to groom your dog or pet sitting  ring on 628859973 or email vetpetcare@hotmail.com website

 

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Basil and Shaun the Sheep !

The crew at Tenerife dogs reckon I look like Shaun the sheep now, charming..!
I had to have my legs shaved for the blood tests and drip as you know.

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Acccion-del-Sol

Press release supplied by Karen Clack........

November the 5th bonfire night is just around the corner, please remember to protect your pets from the festivities .
This time of year can be a worrying and confusing one for your dog, occurrences like bonfire night don’t happen very often and that’s what makes it a lot scarier for your dog or puppy.

Dogs do not like unfamiliarity’s and all the flashes ,sudden bangs, smoke and flames can make your dog extremely scared and afraid of what is happening. Unfortunately there have been many cases of dog deaths on bonfire night over the last ten years so it’s a must to keep an eye on your dog at this time of the year and any other similar time such as New Years Eve.

Accidents and injuries happen on bonfire night because of dogs or puppies being loose outside and the unfamiliar sounds and flashes causing them to go into a panic and running away from home, running into roads, or getting stuck in tight spaces trying to hide from the noises.

Fortunately, there are rules and advice that can be followed to prevent times like these and keep your dog in safe hands. To begin you will need to stop your dog being out at night and keep them reassured indoors and away from their outdoor home if they have one.

Make sure all the doors are locked and shut, if your dog sees an opening they will go for it if they become scared. Try to make a small sheltered area for your dog where they feel protected and in control, and cuddles and calmly playing with your dog may help your dog be less nervous and take their mind off the situation.

If your dog does escape, be calm and positive with them wile trying to get them back inside as quickly as possible, if all these rules are followed then everything should go to plan and you will be able to relax on bonfire night and not have to worry about your pet.
    Information supplied by Accion Del Sol dog refuge , Poligono Industrial Estate, Exit 51 TF1, situated directly under the windmills at ITER , Parque Eolica, Granadilla. The refuge is open monday to friday 3-6 pm or contact 922778630.
    
    Last thursday the Tenerife Fitness club met at Torviscas and we had a great walk with our dogs to La Camella along the seafront. We meet every thursday at various locations for walks or fun exercise and agility with our dogs. Everyone is welcome to join us, there are lots of dogs at the refuge that would love to join in the fun if you dont have your own dog.
Please contact Karen on 687905511 or Danni Bryne on 619008035 for more information.
     Our next big event is on the 12th of December where we will be holding a horse and dog show at Hipico Del Sur in Buzanada , father christmas is even going to be there with presents for the children. More information to follow shortly but definitely a date for the diary.

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Cute Photo

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Basil has his woof back !

Feeling much better now its been a scary time though. Nikki and Richard thought I was a goner !. 

The photo above was taken yesterday, notice the green thing on my leg that's the catheter for the drip, its now been taken off so I much more comfortable now.

I am now doing my poo poos, I have never seen Nikki and Richard so excited about me going to the toilet before - Its like as if England won the world cup or something ! 


The toxins in my pee pee is still high so I am on a special diet, didn't like the special food at first but I am getting used to it now. I am slowly getting better, now manage a woof at the pooch next door and of course the postman !


Off to have a siesta now ... Muchas gracias for your good wishes..

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Does your Dog have a Firework Fear or Phobia!

This article was submitted  by Caz Irving - Veterinary assistant


--------------------What is the difference I hear you ask? Well a Fear is essential for survival; it protects us from danger and is relative to the risk of harm. A phobia is so intense and out of context, that it limits normal behaviour.

Here is an example of how fear protects and phobia cripples. A person with a normal fear would avoid walking across a road unless it was clear. One with a phobia of cars would not go near a road in case a car appeared. Dogs, which have a phobia to fireworks, may not want to go out even when the fireworks have finished or may even stop going out at night as they now associate the fireworks with darkness. A fear is normally only displayed during the time of the fireworks.

There is treatment available for phobic and fearful dogs, but there is no quick fix. Desensitisation and Counter-Conditioning are the recommended methods used; in severe cases, drug therapy may also be necessary.

Desensitisation uses a special CD to expose the dog to the sound of which it is fearful. So as not to induce anxiety in the dog, start by playing the CD at home at a very low volume, as a background sound. You then increase the volume very gradually over time until reaching maximum volume and the dog no longer reacts to the sound. At this point, the dog is desensitised.
Counter-Conditioning starts after the dog has been desensitised. You achieve this by again playing the CD at a very low volume whilst at the same time feeding the dog or playing a game. When it is apparent that your dog anticipates the food or game each time the sound occurs, the volume is gradually increased. You then repeat the above method in various public places.

You need to undertake the above methods several times a day for periods of 5-10mins. Treatment can take many weeks or months of continued repetition before you see any improvement.

If you unable to complete the above methods for whatever reason you can help prevent the problem from getting any worse by following these steps,
- Do not take a sound sensitive dog to places where phobic events are likely. For example fields where hunters are out shooting or at fiestas.
- Avoid close proximity to the launch sites of fireworks.
- Do not restrict access to escape routes unless there is a very important reason to do so. Try to open up opportunities to escape.
- Do not sympathise with or get angry at a fearful or phobic dog, as either will add to emotional intensity of the situation and will increase the likelihood of future problems.
- Do not force animals to confront their fears by, for example, dragging them to places where they are reluctant to go.

It is very important to provide the dog with somewhere to hide; this could be under a bed, a wooden box, under the stairs or a covered indoor kennel. Your dog may already have a place they feel safe, sometimes they like to move from one place to another. This is why it is very important not to close the door and allow them to move and not feel trapped. It also helps to turn on the TV or radio in the room they feel safe. Some dogs are inclined to seek out their owners for security but this should be ignored. It may seem harsh but they become dependant of you when frightened and will have less chance of coping when you are not home. When your dog eventually emerges from its hideaway showing a more relaxed behaviour, you should reward the dog in the hope that this will help it recover more quickly on the next occasion.

I hope this information helps, but I would strongly advise seeking professional help to assist you before attempting the treatment methods. 

(The CD can be brought from this website click here )

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Update on Basil

Basil's went to the vet on Saturday for another blood test and the toxins levels are all much lower. Except for the ones in his urine , but the vet is hoping that will improve when he goes back for another test on Monday. So he still isn't recovered yet, but its looking really good.!

(see his blood tests below)

 

 Thursday

Friday

 

Saturday

What I have learnt from this, is obviously be really careful and don't let your dog chew on any rubbish when out walking - though of course that is easier said than done, as dogs often make a bee line for any food or dead animal that is disgusting and smelly.

Never let your dogs off the lead near restaurants as often they leave poison near their rubbish to kill the rats and cats !. Saying that though, where me and Richard  walked with Basil there are no restaurants and not to much food rubbish so it was just unlucky.

If your dog keeps repeatedly vomiting and is lethargic  take him to the vet, don't wait !, poison can take a couple hours to take effect or even sooner, depending on the type of poison and amount.

Basil was lucky he almost died as all the toxin levels in his blood, urea, etc  were on the higher  limit for him to stay alive . 

I have the Vet in El Medano ( Animal Center Sur), Pete and Kate from Poochies to thank for saving Basil's life. 

The Vet in El Medano has diagnostics in house so can do a blood test and get the results in an hour if need be, which is really important. Juan and Alex who both looked after Basil were both very professional and I felt Basil was getting the best treatment.

Pete ( Poochie Pet Hotel) gave me advise ( which probably saved his life)  as when I told Pete, Basil had had his anti-vomit injection but  still wasn't getting any better and was very spaced out, Pete told me to go back to the vet immediately. I was going to leave it a few more hours before going back to the vet.!

If I had waited a few more hours Basil probably wouldn't be alive as he was dehydrating so much.  We are so lucky he is still around. The little chap really fought to live. 

Big muchas gracias to the Vets at Animal Sur and Pete and Kate, and thanks everybody who phoned, emailed and left messages on facebook sending their best wishes for Basil it was very much appreciated. 

It wasn't Basil's time to go and hopefully we'll have his company for a few years more:)

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Basil is feeling better..!

I'm back home!.  I still have a way to go but the vet said he is optimistic about my recovery.

I can't stay long on the internet because Nikki is worried about me getting too exhausted and she wants me too eat a little bit more chicken. I am getting hand fed now, could get used to this life ! 

Muchas gracias mis amigos for leaving such kind comments on facebook and The forums plus all the phone calls and emails to wish me well, I am touched !



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Basil is ill...

Our mate Basil isn't too well, he is at the Vet on a drip at the moment. Basil didn't improve  after yesterday's injection to make him stop being sick. Get well soon mate , miss you already..

Basil waking up after a Siesta

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Oktoberfest

 Fun was had by all at the Accion-del-sol event on Sunday - Photos taken by Karen Clack

 

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K9 Launch their Wooftastic 2011 Puppy Calendar

Have you ever seen a skateboarding dog ? or a pooch making music on a laptop ? or a pup driving a truck ?

No ... ? Well you might be about to meet these wonderful woofers when K9 launch their wooftastic 2011 calendar on the 7th of November from 4pm at O'Jangle's Bar, Mirador Strip Los Cristianos.

A great line up of artists will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening at this fun event, and there's a raffle and tombola with fabulous prizes. K9 merchandise will be on sale: Christmas cards, key rings etc ... and of course the K9 Puppy Calendar !

The calendar (with images by Nikki Attree) features puppies from the rescue shelter in a variety of cute, fun and unusual settings. These cheeky chappies will brighten up anybody's  wall throughout 2011, and would make the perfect Christmas present. So why not get down to O'Jangle's and grab a few.

All profits from the calendar will go towards the ongoing costs of feeding and caring for the 80+ dogs and cats in the K9 kennels at San Miguel. K9 receives no funding from any official body, and relies solely on the generosity of the general public.

After the launch the calendars will be on sale for 8 euros at the following venues:

Properties R Us - situated opposite La Pinta Hotel at Torviscas;
The Avenue Cafe - situated at Coral Mar Square, Costa Del Silencio (next door to HiperDino);
Premier Satellite Services - Hotel Conquestador, Playa de las Americas;
Libelula Shop - Santiago 3, lower mall leading to the pool;
Friends of the Animals Shop - Playa de la Reina, next to medical centre;
They will also be on sale at the various K9 & FOTA Car Boot Sales and Market Stalls.
K9 Kennels - 667 638 468 - email: mikebtenerife@yahoo.co.uk

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Marion ( Director of Accion-del-sol ) talks on canal 4 radio

Breaking Barking News...!

Listen to Marion the Director of Accion-del-sol  today at 11.15am on Radio canal 4 . Marion will be taliking about the shelter and the up and coming Oktoberfest on the 17th.

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Puppy playing the keyboards !

Here' another sneak preview of a puppy who is going to appear in the Wooftastic K9 puppy Calendar. 

This image was kindly sponsored by OMM a very stylish and classy restaurant, meeting bar and disco in Playa Las Americas.  Muchas gracias OMM.


This little chap has now found a new home ...

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Accion-del-Sol events and re-homed dogs

Press release supplied by Karen Clack..

These lucky two dogs have both been found new loving homes in Germany. Both dogs have been in the refuge about 6 months. Accion Del Sol tries their hardest to match dogs correctly with there new owners. These dogs will be much happier in Germany living in the cooler climate.

  
Accion Del Sol is open mon- fri 3-6pm and everybody is welcome to come and view this amazing facility or to walk a dog or two. Accion Del Sol is situated at exit 51 on the TF1, follow the signs for ITER the Eolica windmill farm and the refuge is directly under the windmills. Marion can be contacted on 922 778 630.

Our Tenerife Fitness club is meeting on the 21st of october at Torviscas in the carpark by the Moonlight bar near to where the old market use to be. A stroll along the seafront with you and your dog, do come and join us, its great fun and good exercise for you and your dog and makes new friend at the same time . For more information on the fitness club please call Karen on 687905511 or Danni Bryne on 619008035.

Don't forget the OKTOBERFEST at Accion-del-Sol on the 17th of October .Click here to read more

Accion Del Sol is open mon- fri 3-6pm and everybody is welcome to come and view this amazing facility or to walk a dog or two. Accion Del Sol is situated at exit 51 on the TF1, follow the signs for ITER the Eolica windmill farm and the refuge is directly under the windmills. Marion can be contacted on 922 778 630.

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Kiki needs a home

Introducing Kiki she is currently being taken care of at Poochie Pet Hotel by Pete and Kate. She is a mixed breed pooch only has three legs , loves to play with other dogs .

If you would like to adopt Kiki ring Pete and Kate on  661 099 365....Muchas gracias :)

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Wedding pooch..!

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Out-Take from the K9 Puppy Calendar 2011

Here's another out-take from the K9 Puppy Calendar 2011.

Do you think this is my best side..?

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K9 Puppy Calendar on Sale Soon...!

Only a few more days to go and the Wooftastic K9 Puppy Calendar is ready for collection from the Printer, and  on sale shortly...! 

Christmas cards will also be on sale. ( See below )

The Calendar will be available to buy from the K9 Kennels ring 667 638 468 (see address below) or email: mikebtenerife@yahoo.co.uk......

and Nikki (Tenerife dogs) email: nikki@tenerifedogs.com

List of other venues that will be selling the K9 Calendar are as follows.......

Properties R Us which is situated opposite La Pinta Hotel at Torviscas.
The Avenue Cafe situated at Coral Mar Square, Costa Del Silencio (next door to HiperDino)
Premier Satellite Services, Hotel Conquestador, Playa de las Americas,
Libelula Shop, Santiago 3 lower mall leading to the pool
Friends of the Animals Shop, Playa de la Reina, next to medical centre
They will also be on sale at the various K9 & FOTA Car Boot Sales and Market Stalls.

 

How to Find K9.....K9 is 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.

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Rayo the Rottweiller shows the way to legality

Article written by Tenerife News , information supplied by Karen Clack and Marion Gonzalez of Accion-del-Sol Tenerife.


Child maimed by Pit Bull Terrier". "Rottweiler savages baby". "Little girl killed by Staffordshire."

Sadly, tragic headlines like these are only too common, not just in Britain but in the Canaries too. Only a few months ago, the death of a toddler who was attacked by a dangerous dog caused shock across the island.

If you own one of these breeds, you might think it would never happen to you. That you know and trust your dog or that you think it is under proper control. If so, think again. In fact, just contemplate the consequences, not only for the person attacked but for your dog who could be taken away from you and yourself as the owner who would be heavily fined or even sent to prison.

What you need to do is to get your dangerous dog legalised and though in Tenerife that involves a lot of red tape and some rather unusual processes to go through, it is quite simply the law.

Tenerife News recently heard about the case of Rayo the Rottweiler whose owner is nearing the end of this procedure and felt readers might like to know some of the steps involved. Please don´t let complexities put you off because if you truly love your dog, you will want to protect it and safeguard its future as well as doing everything within your power to avoid any sort of tragedy.

The information was kindly supplied by Karen and Marion of the Accion del Sol dogs´ refuge at Granadilla and Marion would be happy to explain anything you don´t understand if you would like to phone, visit or email.

You will see from our illustration which breeds are classified as potentially dangerous and need a special licence and are subject to strict controls such as needing to be muzzled when being walked (and only one at a time) and only owned by someone over 18 and without a police record. You might think you would never be stopped but the police everywhere are being more vigilant about this problem and do conduct spot checks.

You first step is to go to the SAC office at your local town hall and request a form known as Solicitud de Inscripcion en el Censo de Animales Domesticos Y/O Potencialmente Peligrosos. You will need various papers such as your NIE and passport and your dog´s microchipping evidence etc. The document is in Spanish.

Next, surprisingly, you have to take yourself to your local centro medico and have a medical which will determine if you are fit to keep a potentially dangerous dog (eyesight, blood pressure, reactions etc) and why you want one. You will also be asked to take a questionnaire with 60 questions. This is the main cost involved at 53 euros.

A visit to the Mapfre building in Santa Cruz is also necessary to obtain a certificate which will eventually be returned to you confirming you have no criminal record. If you do, you will not be allowed to get a licence.

You also need to take out dog insurance with a minimum cover of 120,000 euros (on your house insurance or a separate policy) and will need to sign and complete another form from the SAC (Peticion de Antecedentes Penales de Registro Central de Penados y Rebeldes). I took my insurance out with Tenerife Insurance Services 922735321 and i found them most helpful.

Eventually, you take all the papers, microchipping document, innoculation verifications etc back to the SAC and you will receive a preliminary certificate. Subject to all the paperwork being correct, your licence will be issued in a month or so later.

As you might guess, this whole process is lengthy and complicated but it is the right way to get your potentially dangerous dog legalised. Sadly, many owners just don´t bother but Accion del Sol would like others to follow the example of Rayo´s owner.

You should also be aware that if someone else is walking your dog and it attacks a person or another animal, it is still your responsibility, not the minder´s. Your premises should also  display a dangerous dog sign and you should always carry your licence and the dog´s paperwork. You must also take these steps if you want to adopt a dangerous dog breed from a refuge and should not be allowed to take it away until you have the paperwork.
It is, we are sure you will agree, quite an eye opener to discover the procedures involved which take around two months. But the law is the law and the only way not to fall foul of it is to bite the bullet and get on with it!

*You can visit Accion de Sol between 3pm and 6pm Monday to Friday - 922 778 630

Rayo

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Puppet Theatre

Accion-del-sol are busy organising the fiesta for October 17th . They have built a Puppet theatre - see photo below.

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