Issue 37 May 2014
Bunny Bonanza!
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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 SHOPS RSPCA South, East & West Devon Branch 129 Reddenhill Rd, Babbacombe TQ1 3NT Black Hat Lane, Bakers Hill, Exeter, EX2 9TA Tel: 01803 323841 Registered Charity No: 205154 1 Market Street, Brixham TQ5 8EU Tel: 01803 859695 Telephone: 01392 439898 46 High Street, Budleigh EX9 6LJ Email: [email protected] Tel: 01395 442349 Website: www.rspca-littlevalley.org.uk 31 Cowick Street, Exeter EX4 1AL Facebook: www.facebook.com/rspcalittlevalley Tel: 01392 213847 Twitter: twitter.com/rspcaexeter 27 Paris Street, Exeter EX1 2JB Just Giving: www.justgiving.com/rspcaexeter Tel: 01392 494759 91 South Street, Exeter EX1 1EN Shelter Opening Times Tel: 01392 494113 Open 6 days a week (closed Wednesdays) 49 Courtenay St, Newton Abbot TQ12 2QN 11.00am-4.00pm Tel: 01626 330716 Last entry: 3.30pm 10 Torquay Road, Paignton TQ3 3AB Tel: 01803 528118 24 hour Cruelty & Advice Line: Brutus Centre, Totnes TQ9 5RW 0300 1234 999 Tel: 01803 866597
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Dolly Ilka Waffle
Gerald & Geronimo Tom & Jerry
Jive Bunny, Tango, Bolero Snufkin
Ruth Barnabas Jolene
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Happy Endings!
Marley
Ash
Archie
Tr ampuss ( was Com Bengali pass)
Unusual Shelter Guests We o e h e ome e h o h o he o he W e D o o R PC We H h T o . He e e j e h h e e h o h o oo — eo e o o e .
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New Homes Required!
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Hetty
Bendy Del Boy Chaz & Dave
Kiwi Walter
Steve
P igwig, Oin koink & D oodah
Jennifer Mickey
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Canine Remedial Massage
A complementary therapy which uses the manipulation of soft tissue to promote the physiological and psycho- logical 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: [email protected]
Don’t forget our Amazon Wishlists—it’s a really simple way to donate items that we specifically need for the animals in our care without having to just donate cash. 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 ac- count and type into the search bo A Li le alley 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!
Friends of Little Valley By Jill Brush, Membership Secretary
I trust you are enjoying the spring weather—gardening, BBQs, walking and all the other fair weather pursuits. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Newsletter. The next one will be coming out in July and will include draw tickets for Shelter Day on Sunday 31 August. Please tell everyone you know that they can join the Friends of Little Valley for just £7 per adult, £12 joint, £5 concession (OAP/under 16) and that this money is vital towards the upkeep of the Shelter. There is an application form on our website. It is also available in our shops or at the Shelter Reception. If you join via Standing Order, we can make even more cost savings. Enjoy the summer— with best wishes.
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SUPPORT US! There are many ways you can help Little Valley—here are some. And don’t forget you can send a lease consider sponsoring a dog kennel, cat cheque direct to us or donate via pen or rabbit run for as li le as 3 a month our website using Paypal. through our Safe Haven scheme. n applica- on form can be found on our website.
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/ rspcali levalley Join the ets at Home I lub to get great discounts. Select your home store as Exeter, Exmouth, Tor uay or Newton bbot and you can opt for Li le alley as your chosen charity so we can receive benefits as you shop! egister at: h p://vip.petsathome.com
iveacar raises money for chari es by scrapping and selling old cars. They provide a na onwide EE service which: legacy to us will provide crucial funds. We could - rranges the collec on of the vehicle not carry on our work without such generous sup- from your home; port. lease visit our website to find out more - epending on its age and condi on, about leaving a legacy to us. recycles it at an authorised facility or sends it to auc on. To arrange dona on of a car visit Text L S13 www.giveacar.co.uk or call 020 7736 5 / 10 to 2 2, uo ng S Li le alley 70070 nimal Shelter” as your chosen charity.
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THE MILY M SS E ENT E Established 199 nnie Samuels (Hons.) −−− a holis c approach to health care and diet 1 3 f £30 £70 Av b 7 w k (9.30 5.30 ) b v v b f 7 iazza Terracina (river basin), Haven oad, Exeter EX2 8 T Tel: 01392 203182 (answerphone) Email: [email protected]
Sarah Moss MCFHP MAFHP Foot Health Professional
Exmouth-based foot health profession- al caring for your feet in the comfort of your own home, residential home, nursing home or hospital.
Call 01395 269300 or 07765 671941
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Events 2014 Saturday 7 June - Flag Day, Exmouth Details: Contact Budleigh Shop on 01395 442349 19-22 June - RSPCA Week Details: Collections at various Tesco stores throughout the area - please email [email protected] if you can help or call the Shelter on 01392 439898 Saturday 5 July - Littleham Dog Show Time: 2pm to 4.3opm Details: Contact Budleigh Shop on 01395 442349 Saturday 26 July - Summer Fete, Exmouth Time: 10am to 12 noon Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 2 Church Road, Exmouth EX8 1RZ Details: Contact Budleigh Shop on 01395 442349 Sunday 31 August - Shelter Day, Grand Reopening & Fun Dog Show Time: 11am to 4pm Venue: Little Valley Animal Shelter, Exeter Saturday 6 September - Flag Day, Budleigh Salterton Details: Contact Budleigh Shop on 01395 442349 Sunday 5 October - Sponsored Beach Dog Walk, Exmouth Time: 10am to 12 noon Venue: Starting at Harbour View Café Details: Contact Budleigh Shop on 01395 442349 Saturday 15 November - Christmas Fayre, Exmouth Time: 10am to 12 noon Venue: All Saints Church Hall, 2 Church Road, Exmouth EX8 1RZ Details: Contact Budleigh Shop on 01395 442349 Saturday 22 November - Animal Aid Christmas Without Cruelty Fair Time: 10am to 4.15pm Venue: Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter EX1 1BW Saturday 29 November - Christmas Fayre, Clyst St Mary Time: 2pm to 4pm Venue: Clyst St Mary Village Hall, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1BG
Please support our events, they raise vital funds for us. And if you can volunteer at them, let us know!
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Sadly, due to circumstances beyond our control, Shelter Day on Sunday 31 August 2014 is cancelled under next year. We are as disappointed as you are.
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