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Celebrates its


Mr & Mrs Jones' 3 year old

BELLA

Winner of the

Best Rescue Westie Award


Click HERE for Show photos

Once again we were blessed with good weather for our 10th anniversary show, held on June 20th 2009.  A fleeting light shower did nothing to dampen anyone's enthusiasm, and fortunately it was a very comfortable temperature for the dogs.

Westies arrived in their hordes, the furthest competitor, Lili had travelled from the Isle of Mull, with her owners Alf and Edna Smith.  Others had travelled from as far afield as Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Manchester, Suffolk, and South Wales, such has become the popularity of SCRUFFS.

Our judge for the day, Mr. Glyn Eamus, Dog Warden for Swindon Borough Council was a very popular choice and did a sterling job.  He chose three year old local dog Bella as the Best Rescue Westie from a huge entry.  Every dog was a winner, going home with a luxury rosette and a waggy tail.

BBC Radio Presenter Sandy Martin opened the proceedings, and had invited Jacqui into the studio the previous day to talk about the show and Westie ReHoming with two of our dogs, Islay and Tuppence.  A good time was had by all!!

Volunteers Sandra, Chris, Pauline and Helen worked hard on our stall all afternoon selling an excellent selection of doggy items.  An interesting new feature this year was 'Gemani Clocks', whereby you can order a clock with your favourite photo printed onto the face.  We were so impressed that they are now on offer on the website.  Manufacturers Ian and Gemma will be taking orders, and have kindly offered to make a generous donation from each clock sold through Westie ReHoming .

Another wonderful, memorable day!  May we extend our thanks and gratitude to our judge, volunteers and helpers, sponsors, and everyone who came along.  The atmosphere at Scruffs is tremendous, and it makes it all worth while when we see the happy faces going home at the end of another successful show.

At the risk of repeating myself from last year, we are so fortunate to have such a happy, dedicated band of volunteers, all working together.  Because of them, our charity continues to grow.  Our thanks to them all, and to everyone who came along to support us.



CANINE FIRST AID COURSE

held on Saturday June 27th. 2009
at Liddington Village Hall

Westie ReHoming held a canine first aid course in Liddington on Saturday June 27th. and the event was a huge success.  Numbers had to be restricted for maximum benefit to those taking part, but as it was such a success we are considering holding another next year.

We were taught by Sophie and Pip, both veterinary professionals, and learned a tremendous amount.  We will all now be much better equipped to deal with any emergencies that may happen in the home or out on a walk before we can get our dog to a vet.  Participants were able to practice bandaging under instruction, and CPR on a ‘resusci-dog’ thus building our confidence to enable us to cope in an emergency situation.

You may like to have a look at some photos taken at the event.






To make any enquiry about Westie ReHoming, call Jacqui or Robert on 0844 879 4260 [INFO] or Email:.

You can now write to Westie ReHoming at the following address:

Westie ReHoming
PO Box 2868
SWINDON, Wiltshire
SN4 0WU.


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