283 April 2018 - Gryffe Advertizer

More documents

Recommendations

Info

26 the advertizer Re-homing Pets Can you offer a home to any of our featured pets? Thomas - 14 y/o male Domestic short-hair Thomas is what you would call a distinguished and debonair elderly gentleman of the cat world. He is a wonderful boy who is young at heart and loves his cuddles and Thomas going out for a potter about the garden to stretch his legs. He loves his cat naps and will be a wonderful companion. He can be homed with older children but no other pets. Cardyke Farm, Langmuirhead Road, Auchinloch, Glasgow G66 5LD - Telephone 0141 779 3341 Chester - male Crossbreed Chester is a handsome, gentle giant who is full of character and looking for his forever home. He enjoys lying outside in the sun so he would not be suitable to live as a house rabbit. He also enjoys a bit of a fuss and exploring his Chester surroundings. Like all rabbits Chester will need a large enclosure with plenty to keep him entertained. To contact the centre about any animals, please call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org/rehoming Pet Blog by PetVets Rabbit Vaccinations Rabbits can be vaccinated against two viral diseases called Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD). Myxomatosis: Very common in the wild rabbit population. Rabbits can be infected by direct contact with infected rabbits or the virus can be spread by biting insects. Infection causes puffy swellings around the face, eyes and ears, swelling around the anus and genitals, fever and anorexia. Most cases are fatal within 10 - 14 days. There is no specific treatment and often euthanasia is the kindest option. Vaccinated rabbits may still be infected but the disease is milder and the rabbit often recovers with symptomatic care. Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease: Common in wild rabbits in the UK. The virus persists for a long time in the environment and can be carried on the wind, carried on shoes, clothing, etc, or by insects, birds and rodents, as well as spreading by direct contact with infected rabbits. Infection causes high fever, liver disease and internal bleeding. Infection is almost always fatal with death occurring within 2 days of infection. A mutated strain of the virus known as RHD-2 is now present in the UK. This strain causes anorexia, clotting disorders and liver disease. It has a longer incubation period and slower disease progress than RHD-1. Mortality is lower but death still occurs in 25% of cases. Prevention A combined vaccine is available providing cover for myxomatosis and RHD-1, and a 2nd vaccination providing cover for RHD-2 can be given 2 weeks after this. Vaccination can be started from 5 weeks of age and is repeated annually. Risk of infection can also be reduced by regularly cleaning and disinfecting rabbit hutches and runs, controlling insects using insect proof screens and regular flea treatment and preventing contact with wild rabbits and restricting access to areas where wild rabbits have been. For more information on rabbit vaccination and healthcare contact us at Petvets on 01505 800366. Chip - 2 to 5 y/o male Lakeland Terrier Chip is a cheeky wee chap who is full of fun! He is a typical wee terrier who isn’t a little lap dog. He loves to be on the go, playing with toys and exploring. He would benefit from living in a quiet home with few visitors. Chip Chip can live with people aged 16 years and over and needs his own secure garden to practice his training in. Chip needs an owner who is experienced with terriers and who is around for most of the day initially but he can be left for a few hours and is housetrained. Chip needs to be the only dog in the home and cannot live with cats. He is looking for a hands off home who will recognise when to give him the space that he needs. Chip needs a few meets at the centre to build a relationship before going to his new home. Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7SL. Open: 12noon - 4pm (inc weekends); 12noon- 7.30pm on Tuesdays; closed: Wednesdays Lost Pets? If your pet has gone missing and you would like to place a notice in The Advertizer, please call 01505 613340 or email info@advertizer. co.uk. We can also put updates on our website & Facebook. There is no charge for this service! Scottish SPCA 0141 882 1688 | www.scottishspca.org Dogs Trust Glasgow 0141 773 5130 | www.dogstrust.org.uk Cats Protection 0141 779 3341 | www.cats.org.uk Johnstone Cat Rescue 01505 337321 Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue 01505 502415 | www.hessilhead.org.uk The Underheugh Ark www.underheugharkrescue.co.uk Local Animal Charities Give a Dog a Bone www.giveadogabone.net Any Dog’il Do www.anydogildorescue.org Animal Support & Rescue www.facebook.com/ASARCharity Harvey’s Army Scotland harveysarmy.com Lamont Farm www.lamontfarm.org.uk These centres are always on the lookout for donations and fundraising. If you can help, please get in touch with them. deadline date for our may issue - Friday 13th April - You don’t want to miss it!!
april 2018 t: 01505 613340 e: info@advertizer.co.uk There is a wonderful animal rescue charity running at Mid Gavin Equestrian centre by Howwood. Set up seven years ago by Jaine McPherson, with one mare and a Shetland, this has now escalated into around 30 horses and ponies and a waiting list of many more. Jaine had fantastic support from Margaret McPherson and Karen Crawford from day one. While Margaret got on with running the yard, Karen took it in her stride to keep the admin, fundraising and event side running. The charity also takes in battery hens who have served their time, and have rehomed a number of dogs, cats and rabbits. While the charity try to re-home as many as they can, some of these horses are in need of specialised care. Some are quite elderly, some have arthritis, a couple have narcolepsy, all of which make them less likely to be taken on by another family. As this has been a wet and harsh winter, the hay, feed and bedding bills have gone through the roof, there is still rent to pay, and vet bills are a constant worry for the Charity. Recently, one of their favourite residents, Sammy, came down suddenly with colic and was rushed to the Glasgow Vet School. He was operated on straight away but unfortunately they were not able to save him. The charity still has a bill to settle for this, and has opened a gofundme page to try to help cover the cost at https://www. gofundme.com/7n35v-sammys-vet-bill I met Margaret on a cold and wet morning at the stables. The horses all looked happy and cosy in their stables, but this has been part of the problem. With the recent weather, the horses are being kept inside more than normal. But Margaret still had a smile on her face as she explained the need for funding help. And with the number of animals to be cared for, they are also always on the lookout for reliable volunteers. Margaret McPherson with one of the residents Now Jaine is appealing to local animal lovers for any help they can give. Having already used up all her savings, she is now faced with selling the only horsebox the charity owns just to fund the bills. The charity’s facebook page has over 5,000 friends and Jaine told The Advertizer, “I don’t like to beg, but last week I was very low and put out an appeal that if everyone on our facebook page committed to a standing order of £1 a month, that would help enormously. However, the bills still come every month, and we really do need regular income to help keep our residents warm, healthy and happy.” “I have set up a gofundme page to cover the cost of just one vet bill, and I have appealed to anyone thinking of taking part in charity events to do them in the cause of our charity. This year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk takes place on 29th April with 3 walks: The Mighty Stride - 23 miles, The Big Stroll - 15 miles and the wee Wander - 6 miles. For every penny raised for the charity Sir Tom Hunter will contribute 40% on top. More information and the application process can be found on their website http://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/glasgow-2018/” “Margaret and I have been overwhelmed by the response to my facebook appeal and really do hope that some of your readers will be able to make a contribution to help us keep helping these lovely animals. We are trying so many ways to raise funds and would be so grateful for any support anyone can give, whether it’s by donation or organising a fundraising event, donating items we can sell or auction, any unwanted tack or rugs, possibly to donate a bale of hay - absolutely any way you can support would be so very gratefully received. We are also always in need of reliable volunteers who have a true passion for horses and what we do.” If you feel you could help out in any of the ways mentioned above, please contact the Animal Support & Rescue charity through their Facebook page. Donations can be made via PayPal to animalrescueglasgow@ gmail.com. There is also a text donation option by texting ASAR22 AND £AMOUNT TO 70070. There is also the option to pay directly to our vet or feed company, details can be provided by sending a PM to the charities Facebook page. Hedgehogs are starting to emerge! Judging by the amount of phone calls we are getting, hedgehogs are starting to emerge! They will be hungry and thirsty, please offer them meaty pet food, hedgehog food or cat biscuits and always just water to drink. Also please log sightings on the BIG Hedgehog Map at bighedgehogmap.org 27 Zip slide across the River Clyde! Zip slide from a 150ft crane 1000ft across the River Clyde on Saturday 16th June. A safe and unforgettable adrenaline packed experience using the latest technology and safety equipment, led by experienced, qualified zip line masters. Participants are asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of £150, which includes a £20 non-refundable deposit. Please register for this event by visiting the following link to pay your deposit: https://www.scottishspca.org/ shop/events/zip-slide-the-clyde/. Alternatively you can pay your deposit by calling 03000 999 999 (option 4). Your space will be confirmed as soon as we receive your deposit. This event holds a maximum weight restriction for each participant of 17 stone or 108 KG. Participants must be 16+ on the day of the event. Please note that spaces are given on a first come first served basis so I would advise getting your space confirmed as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. https://www.facebook.com/events/167081223908579/ Donations Needed Monthly donations mean we can save animals in Scotland today, tomorrow and in the months and years ahead. We receive no government or lottery funding, which means donations are all we have. With your support we can give abused, abandoned and injured animals: • Food, warmth and shelter • Veterinary care • The second chances they need Please help save lives by making a monthly donation. You can also make a one-off donation. Any amount helps... Visit https://www.scottishspca.org/support/ donate/ to donate. Do you run a local animal charity? Want to get the word out about fundraising? Contact us on info@advertizer.co.uk or call 01505 613340 @GryffeAds www.advertizer.co.uk
Page 1 and 2: FOLLOW US GryffeAds April 2018 No.2
Page 3 and 4: april 2018 t: 01505 613340 e: info@
Page 25: april 2018 t: 01505 613340 e: info@

283 April 2018 - Gryffe Advertizer

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?