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Costa
Animal Society News April 2010 |
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Costa
Animal Society News April 2010 |
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New President fo CAS |
Jane Kirk is the new President of the Costa Animal Society. She was elected at the organisation’s AGM last month when Wendy Thorne stood down after six years in the role.
She says this will offer the possibility of increased funding and lead to the active participation of more people. Expanding the network of foster families, who care for an animal while a permanent home is found, is also a priority. Wendy Thorne, meanwhile, has become CAS’s vice-president and will be continuing to work with the stray and abandoned dogs which come to the group’s attention.
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Click on the logo above to visit the website of the Costa Animal Society |
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Spanish dogs like snow |
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New discount card for members |
CAS is launching a discount card for members. When the annual membership fees fall due on June 1, supporters of the voluntary group will be pleased to find that the rates remain unchanged at €25 per person or €35 for a couple. They will also receive the new discount card which will gain them five to ten per cent discount from participating retailers. The list of outlets taking part in the scheme will be long, comprehensive and geographically wide-ranging and it should not be long before CAS members recoup the membership fee - and more. Businesses will not pay to be included in the list but will in theory see an increase in custom as CAS members show preference for their goods and services. With over 300 members, that’s a potentially valuable addition to any customer base, CAS says. The society will supply a window sticker announcing that they are part of the scheme and the business name will be included in members’ literature, as well as on the CAS website and blog. Anyone wanting to join CAS and any businesses interested in participating in the discount card scheme should contact Jane Kirk on (+34) 616 530 071 or email her here.
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Lazy dog-walker fined and disqualified |
We’ve
all seen it. A dog being “walked” by an owner who is riding a moped
or driving a car. Now, one man in the UK has paid the price for his
laziness.
The 23-year-old was stopped by police in County Durham as he drove his car with his lurcher dog on a lead through the window. Last month, he was found guilty of two offences under the Road Traffic Act and fined £124. He was also given three penalty points on his driving licence but as he already had nine for speeding and insurance offences, the total of 12 points meant that he was disqualified for six months. That’s a heavy price to pay for not bothering to exercise a pet properly. The Costa Animal Society is always looking for loving homes for stray and abandoned animals but emphasises that a cat or dog is a responsibility and a commitment. Dogs especially need daily, supervised exercise but trailing one alongside a car or bike is not the way to do it…
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Can you help CAS? |
We know times are tough but, sadly, that does not prevent the continuous flow of abandoned dogs and cats requiring help from the Costa Animal Society. This, in turn, costs money which is as tight for CAS as it is for everyone. However, if you could donate a little to help the animals, CAS would be most grateful.
Bank: Cajamar. Or visit the CAS Charity Shop at Calle Dr Ferran 12, Nerja, open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm. The entrance to the shop is on Calle Almirante Carranza.
If you can’t help with cash, perhaps you could spare some time to volunteer? Please contact Jane on (+34) 616 530 071 for a no obligation chat.
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