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NewsletterEPSOM CANINE

RESCUE

IN THIS ISSUE

MARLEYis in nee

d of a

forever home

www.epsomcaninerescue.co.uk

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In some way youcan Helpby Janine

Fundraisingby Paula

Toxic Plants

Lenka’s Adventure -Eastern Europe by Lenka

Dave’s Dog Deliby King Dave

Fun StuffEve & Ticky

Events DiaryDogs needing helpIntroductions -dogs and catsby Audrey

The ECR Store

Toy stuffing andboredom breakersby Theresa

Watery Warning‘Pets at Home’come to the rescueby Paula

Sponsor a dogWhat motivatesyour dog?by Sandra

Thank yousby Nikki

A heart-warming yearof support

Tel: 01883 334515

2011 saw lots of new volunteershappy to offer their time to assistwith fundraising , walking the rescuedogs in kennels and cover essentialadmin duties including our posh2012 newsletter!!! We really ‘pushedthe boat out’ on the fundraising side,with back to back fixtures mostweekends during the summer, inorder to boost much needed fundswith the increased number of dogsdesperately looking to us for rescueplaces. At one stage, we were up to14 dogs split between foster homesand boarding kennels, which for asmall voluntary rescue is a big drainon resources, with all needing someform of veterinary attention, mainlyneutering and vaccinating prior torehoming. Many of you may haveattended our Priory Park Fun Day andDog Show last July, our first big dogshow since 1999!!! Despite torrentialrain and gale force gusts of wind,everyone ‘soldiered on’ and it was aheart-warming sight to see peoplestill queuing to register their dogs forthe various classes in the pouring rain,

determined to make the day asuccess for us – we managed to raise£2000 so a huge thank you to allvolunteers and participants!!!! Thisyear, we have been a bit slow off themark to organise our events, butthese kick off in June so please checkthe Forthcoming Events Section inthis newsletter, our website and forup to the minute info, our FacebookGroup Rescue page has becomeinvaluable as it is updated daily withthe latest ECR news!!! We alwayslook forward to seeing old friends,both two and four legged for a catch-up!! Anyway, without furtherwaffling, I will let you get on readingthis latest newsletter….

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I have always loved animals, from my firstfrog to the 3 Rescue dogs, 2 cats & 4 hensthat my husband ‘John’ and I consider ourfamily. Our first dog ‘Noodle’, a BorderCollie, arrived almost magically, Val fromValgrays Collie Rescue turned up on ourdoorstep asking if by chance we could givea home to a puppy she had - the very weekthat we’d decided to have a dog! There hewas and how had we ever lived withouthim. A year or so later we decided heneeded a friend and Epsom Canine Rescuehad little ‘Lulu’, a Parsons Terrier. When wesaw her sitting so prettily and waggy tailedin her kennel bed we knew she was alreadypart of the family. Then there is ‘Dave’, aWhippety Terrier, and what a difference aDave makes…we were meant to befostering him for ECR – we failed, he stayed.

I make goodies - jams, pickles & chutneyswhich helps use up the gluts I have fromgrowing veggies. John is an accomplishedgraphic designer but has an exceptionaltalent for photography and his beautifulpictures are available as greetings cards andmany different sized framed prints. We sellour home produce to raise pennies to helpthe rescue dogs at ECR and have beenputting a small fair-weather stall outsideour gate for several years now. With thehelp of regular visits from friends buyingour hen’s eggs & goodies we are now over£1000 raised. We enjoy meeting our fellowvolunteers at countryside days, shows &fetes and had our own stall last summer at


In somewayYou canHelpBy Janine

an ECR fundraiser. Every week we go towalk the kennel dogs & give them as muchlove & treating as we can squeeze into thetime we have with each one. We’ve alsobeen taking ‘Pete’, a gorgeous Collie/Kelpieout twice a week since his owner was sadlyunable to walk him. Then organisingwalking, introductions, playdays andhomechecks until the fabulous day whenwe went to sign his Final Adoption papers.

Last year ECR had a little Staffordshire BullTerrier called ‘Cassie’ handed in – pregnant.Soon after she was settled in, she gave birthto 7 beautiful pups – all with immediateneeds but also soon enough needingforever homes. We were able to help withcleaning out, feeding and even just sittingin & cuddling mum and keeping them allcompany when the fireworks were scary.

We collected newspapers & boughtgoatsmilk, we weighed little furry bodies &clipped teeny toenails, we photographed &made posters and then we fostered.

‘Comet’ a little light brindle and white girlall kisses and waggy tail – such a sweetie,just wants to please, and eat, and drink, andpee, and poo, and play, and sleep & givekisses. Just as we are falling for her a perfectforever home is found, the family come tosee her and know she should be with them,and soon we are having last minute bellysnurges and goodbyes. We have been to seeher wonderful new life – I think she knows she has hit the jackpot.

Later that day we go to collect one of hersisters, ‘Gracie’, white with blue patches, sheis beautiful. Our 3 dogs can’t believe theyhave yet another playmate, the cats are lessenthusiastic. Training begins again andanother round of socialising andadventuring to introduce her to as much aswe can in these crucial early days. Again weenjoy the Staffie smiles & endless affectionand before long she has a family falling forher and she’s sending us messages of howwell she’s settling in and the manyadventures she’s had. She has neverforgotten her boyfriend Dave though andvisits regularly for playdates.

Then it’s time to collect ‘Mini & Scrap’ theMiniature Pinschers, or ‘teeny weenies’.They are amazing and so perfectly mini, likeDobermans just 10 inches high and almostas greedy. They are on our laps the momentwe sit down and follow our every step, soaffectionate - our faces ache from smiling.Just two days with us and the questionnaireis completed, introductions with familydogs successful, homecheck perfect, leavingpack prepped and they are on their way,complete with all their toys, bed & jumpers.Thank goodness they live close by – tostroke as they pass our gate on their walks.

And here now we have a foster family withpups, the littlest doggies I’ve ever seen -Bouncy Blossom, Big Baby Basil & BashfulBanjo all thriving despite their beginnings.

We prepare Rescue Dog Posters and keep abatch in the car, putting them up wheneverwe see an opportunity particularly in vets,pet shops and many friendly shops. At themoment I’m making dog beds from big oldjumpers before the next Veggie seasonstarts when I’ll be making goodies again.

In some way You can Help … Adopt or Foster or Sponsoror Volunteer or Donate orEducate or Network.

jan’s homemade goodie

s

Lulu, Noodle and Dave

with puppy Gracie


CAR BOOT SALE - clear out your tat on asunny morning – if you need a hand shout asthere is usually someone around that can help

SHOP VIA -www.easyfundraising.org.uk/epsomcaninerescue If you register on thissite (for free!) and select Epsom CanineRescue as your charity of choice every timeyou visit a shop via the easyfundraising siteand buy something the rescue also gets adonation. It costs you nothing extra. Mostcompanies are now available througheasyfundraising – Marks and Spencer,Amazon, Play.com, even pet and carinsurance companies are now on there

TIN RATTLING - we have several days a yearwhere we do street collections – could youcome and help us?

FETES - throughout the summer we attendfetes selling items and chatting to the public– could you help set up/take down/sell atone of our stalls?

EBAY - if you sell items on ebay you canchoose for part (or all) of the money raisedto come direct to the rescue

SPONSORED EVENT - sporty? If you arecould you run/jump or leap out ofsomething for the dogs?

CAKE SALES AT WORK - would youroffice let you make cakes to sell one day?

COLLECTING THINGS FOR US - we arealways looking for blankets for the dogs.Could you keep an eye on your localFreecycle for any that may pop up (we cantuse sheets, duvet covers or anything filledwith feathers!)

TOMBOLA ITEMS - Tombolas are alwayspopular at our fetes - do you have anyunwanted gifts that we could use as prizes?

RAFFLES - Could you contact companiesasking for items for raffles?

LEGACY - are you a secret millionaire?Maybe not but could you remember ourdogs in your will?

If anyone wants to help, has other ideas orneeds a hand to get something organisedplease contact Paula by [email protected]


While we make use of several great fosterhomes now some of our dogs just aren’tsuitable for fostering for many reasons (theyaren’t cat/chicken friendly etc) and so theyare boarded at kennels. Our boarding costsare part of our ongoing costs but and on topof that we always have a vet bill for eachdog – vaccination, spay/neuter, microchip,dentals etc. These costs all mount and whilewe ask for a minimum donation of £150 thisnever comes close to covering the amountthat an individual dog has cost the rescue toget it to a “homeable” condition.Fundraising or helping in whatever way youcan is a massive help to us and there areways that everyone can get involved.

Volunteer Wayne raised over £700

competing in the Survival of the Fittest

run dressed as Scooby Doo!

Fund raiser Paula

at an ECR tin

rattling day in Epsom

Thanks in advance

Paula

Shoppers have raised £708.43 for the rescue byusing the easyfundraising link and also they cannow do this :

Turn every £1 donationinto £1.25 with Gift AidIf your chosen cause is a registered charity or amember of CASC, you can now claim Gift Aid on thedonations you raise via easyfundraising.

Providing you are a basic rate taxpayer (20%), HMRCwill add 25p to every £1 you raise which means youcan really boost the amount your cause receives,without it costing you a penny more.

If you search for your cause, then click on 'more info',if you see the gift aid logo your cause is eligible toreceive gift aid.

• Cause administrator • Supporters• Higher rate tax payers

Fundraisingand other helpful th

ings!


Aconite (roots, foliage, seeds); African violet (leaves); Aloe vera;

Amaryllis (bulbs) = Can be fatal;Angels’ trumpets; Angel wings = Can be fatal; Apple (seeds) = Seeds contain cyanide; Apple leaf croton; Apricot (kernels) - Kernelscontain cyanide =Can be fatal;Arborvitae; Arrow grasses (leaves); Asparagus fern; Autumn crocus;

Avocado (fruit & pith) = Can be fatal;Azalea (all parts) = Can befatal if eaten in largequantities; Baby’s breath; Barilla (leaves & stems); Begonia; Bird of paradise (seeds); Bittersweet; Bleeding heart (foliage, roots); Bluebell; Box (leaves); Boxwood (leaves, twigs); Bracken; Broom; Buckeyes (nuts & immaturegrowths); Burning bush; Buttercup;

Caladium; Calico bush; Calla lily (leaves); Caper Spurge; Cardinal flower; Castor bean (leaves andseeds) Castor bean seeds = Can be fatal; Ceriman; Chenille Plant; Cherry (kernels) = Kernelscontain cyanide; Cherry laurel; China Berry; Chinese evergreen; Christmas rose (leaves, roots);

Chrysanthemum (leaves &stems); Cineraria; Clematis; Cocoa husks or mulch = Canbe fatal if eaten in quantity; Corn cockle (seeds); Corn plant; Crocus; Croton; Crown vetch; Cuckoo pint; Crowfoot; Cycads; Cyclamen; Daffodil (bulbs) = Can befatal;

Dahlia; Daphne; Datura; Deadly nightshade;

Delphinium (seeds, youngplants); Devil’s fig; Dieffenbachia = Can be fatal; Dragon tree; Dumb cane = Can be fatal; Dwarf morning glory; Easter lily; Elder (leaves, root, bark); Elderberry; Elephant ears = can be fatal; English ivy (berries & leaves);

Eucalyptus; European spindle; False hellebore (roots, seeds,leaves); Flannel flower; Flax; Foxglove (leaves, seeds); Fritillary; Fruit salad plant; Garlic; Gaultheria; Geranium; German ivy (berries & leaves); German primula; Glory lily; Golden chain (seed capsules); Granny’s bonnets (Aquilegia);

Grapes inc. Raisins & Sultanas; Heavenly bamboo; Hellebores; Heliotrope; Hemlock; Henbane; Hibiscus;

Holly (berries); Horse chestnut (nuts, leaves); Hurricane plant (bulb);

Hyacinth (bulbs); Hydrangea; Iris (roots); Ivy (entire plant); Jack in the pulpit; Japanese spindle; Japanese yew; Jessamine (berries & sap) = Can be fatal; Jerusalem Cherry (immaturegrowths); Jimson weed (Thorn Apple) =Can be fatal; Jonquil (bulb);Juniper; Kalanchoe; Kale; Kingcup; Laburnum (leaves, seeds); Lantana; Larkspur (young plants &seeds); Delphinium species = Can be fatal; Laurel; Lenton rose; Leopard lily; Leyland cypress; Lily; Lily of the valley (leaves,flowers, roots); Lily of the valley bush; Lobelia; Locust; Lupin (leaves, seeds); Mallow; Maple Tree; Marijuana; Marsh marigold; May apple (apples, roots,foliage); Meadow rue; Mezereon; Milkweed; Mistletoe (berries) = a fewberries can be fatal;

ToxicPlants


With summer coming and everyone out in their gardens, please

take care with fertilisers, peat and other garden treatments.


(not all inclusive - compilation of most common)

This list is only intendedas a guide. We take noliability for the contents.Contact your vetimmediately for adviceand treatment if youthink your pet hasconsumed any of these.

VPIS (Veterinary PoisonsInformation Service)

Anticoagulant rodenticides (difenacoum,bromadiolone, brodadiolone,coumatetralyl);

Ibuprofen (Nurofen, Advil);

Metaldehyde (Slug bait);

Human oral contraceptives (very lowtoxicity);

Chocolate / theobromine;

Diclofenac sodium (a similar drug toIbuprofen);

Salbutamol (Ventalin inhalers);

Alphachloralose rodenticides;

Paraquat;

Wallpaper paste (very low toxicity);

Borax / Boric acid ant killer gels;

Bonemeal;

Glyphosate based herbicides;

Asprin;

Cannabis;

Batteries;

Bendiocarb (powder ant killers);

White spirit / barbecue lighter fluid;

Antifreeze;

Loperamide (anti-diarrhoea drugs);

Bleach;

Pyrethrin-based insecticides;

Creosote;

Temazepam

HarmfulHousehold Substances

Monkshood; Morning glory (seeds, roots); Moroccan broom; Mother-in-law’s tongue(leaves) = Can be fatal;Mountain laurel; Naked ladies; Narcissus = Can be fatal; Needlepoint ivy (berries &leaves); Nerine; Nightshades; Oak tree (foliage & acorns); Oleander = Can be fatal; Onion; Paspalum (seeds); Pasque flower; Peace lily; Peach (stones & leaves) =Contain cyanide; Pencil cactus; Peony (roots); Peruvian lily;Philodendron; Pineapple broom; Poinsettia (leaves, stems & sap); Poison hemlock;

Poison ivy (leaves, bark & fruit); Poison oak (leaves, bark & fruit); Poison sumac; Pokeroot; Pokeweed; Poppy (unripe seedpod);Potato (green skin & sprouts); Prickly poppy; Primrose (leaves); Privet (leaves); Ragwort = Minute doses fatal; Raisins = Can be fatal; Rape; Red-ink plant; Rhododendron = Can be fatal;

Rhubarb (leaves) = Can be fatal; Rosebay; Rose periwinkle; Rue; Sago palm = Can be fatal; Savin;


Schefflera; Silkweed; Snowdrops; Solomon’s seal; Spider plant; Spruce Tree; Spurge; Squill; Star-of-Bethlehem (bulbs); Starflower; St Johns Wort; String of pearls/beads; Sweet pea (stem); Swiss cheese plant; Taro vine; Tiger lily; Tobacco plant (leaves); Tobira;

Tomato plant (green fruit, stem& leaves); Tulip; Umbrella plant; Varnish tree; Walnut (green hull juice); Water hemlock = Can befatal.; Wax tree; Weeping fig;

Wild cherry tree (twigs &foliage) = Can be fatal;Windflower; Wisteria (pods, seeds); Wolfsbane; Woody nightshade; Yarrow; Yew (berries & foliage) = Can be fatal.


It all started when I became interested indogs and studied dog behaviour &psychology. Then I started my own dogwalking business. After we lost my partner’sold girl Holly I decided that the next dogwould be a rescue dog, the type that wouldhave difficulty finding a home elsewhereeven if it had a handicap. Then I found Dotty,a deaf Staffie X from Epsom Canine Rescue.After a month of visiting Dotty and studyingbooks about how to live with a deaf dog, wefostered her to see how she will get on withother dogs. Because I am dog walker my dogneeded to be OK with my clients dogs. Eventhough Dotty can be a boisterous player sheis very good with small, big or old dogs. Afterrescuing Dotty I got involved with EpsomCanine Rescue and I love the way theyrescue and everything they do to get asmany people as possible to join in or toadopted one of their dogs. I was soimpressed with how this charity works Idecided to do something as well to helpwhere it is needed. As I come from theformer Czechoslovakia I got involvedthrough the internet with people who rescueanimals there. Sadly the situation in Slovakiais dire and the law doesn’t help people whoare rescuing animals either. So I decided todo a collection of old collars, leads, blanketsand everything what everyone of us whoowns dog or cat have lying around the houseand no longer use. These old/unused dog andcat things will help Czech and Slovakian dogshelters so much. So I did some leaflets andput them in the local Vet , pub andDeepdene Dog kennel in Ewhurst where I

also work as well as doing my dog walking. Ididn’t expect much help so I decided to buysome dog and cat food on my own and alsomy clients helped me with their unused dogand cat stuff. But the biggest help I got wasfrom Epsom Canine Rescue. They managedto fill my van nearly to the top. Wheneverything was ready and my van filled up Icouldn’t wait to start my journey.

5am I left Gomshall, my home. 7.50am I gointo the Eurotunnel. Only half an hour underwater and I was in France. I had a lunchbreakwith my school friend in Luxemburg. Afterlunch I went to Germany to visit a lady thatI was an aupair for years ago. She isremarried and her new place, where she liveswith her new husband who is an artist, it islike the house from the movie Alice inWonderland. It is super original and a verynice place to live. Next stop was Munich,where I slept over at a girl’s home who gaveme some more things for dog shelters. I donot know how I managed to fit it all into thevan I had to close the door very fast to stopthings falling out.

Then I went to the Czech Republic. On theCzech border I met another special man whois saving every animal you can think of -from dogs, cats, wild animals and evenexotic animals. He is a very interesting man.I gave him some stuff for his animals andalso for a dog shelter that he had openedmany years ago and had passed ontosomeone else to look after. After a littlelunch break I carried onto Prague. Thejourney through Germany was veryexhausting. On the way to Prague I stopped

by another good soulwho gave me somecarpet for dogshelters. I had a littlespace after givingsome stuff on theCzech border. InPrague I slept atMaja Bee’s house.She is a very lovelylady with big heart. Ileft some stuff in herhouse for a charity

which rescues mostly puppies and some fora cat charity.

I woke up very early. Maja has to go to workwhich I didn’t mind because I still had a longjourney in front of me. Lunchtime I was inmy Home. Quickly visit my Nana and thencontinue with my journey to Slovakia. I have2 dog shelters to visit, there was no onethere at the first so I decided to go to thefurthest dog shelter on my list. I went tovisit one old lady who has been rescuinganimals her whole life and she gives her

animals everything. She lives very poorly buther dogs and cats are very well looked after.At the moment people try to raise somemoney for her to build at least one bedroomhouse with shower. At the moment this ladywith such a big heart lives with no properbathroom. I gave her some food for her dogsand everything she wanted plus somemoney. She was so grateful for everything. Itwas very emotional.

The poor girl didn’teven know how todrink from a bowl.Next sleep over was at An Palatinus’ place,through her we rescued one poor dog whichhad spent all it’s life on a chain with nowater. The poor girl didn’t even know how todrink from a bowl. We called her Bella, she isnow with my mum and other rescue dogs.She is very happy now. I left An Palatinussome stuff for her cats. An rescues dogs butlives with her parents who sadly do not have

SLOVAKIATHE STORY OF LENKA’S

DOGAIDTRIP TO


By Lenka Herufkova


the same passion for her rescuing. But shewill not be stopped. While I was at her placeshe had there a very injured dog from a dogshelter where the owner stopped lookingafter the dogs properly. The poor soul wasripped by a stronger dog and in very badcondition. She was left with no vet helpprobably to die. She will never get betterwithout proper Vet help. 3 Vets in one clinicspent 3 hours sewing her injury. Sadly she isnow blind in one eye and has brain damage.She was transported to Prague. She is in abetter place now. But the law in Slovakia isnot good and nobody wants to deal withthis problem. Even though there is a vetreport and pictures, and even reports fromvolunteers working in this dog shelter. Butknowing An she will fight until this is sorted.

After breakfast I went to the furthest dogshelter and quickly visited another dogshelter which had got flooded, but theydidn’t want anything, they left it to theother dog shelter close to the Ukraineborder. They knew that they would need itmore. In Vranov nad Toplou I arrived at 4pmand it was getting dark, so I missed the dogwalk. I gave them as much as I could and leftto journey back. I took one puppy with me,which needed to go to a foster home inBratislava. I wanted to get a little closer tomiddle of the Slovakia. I managed to get aplace to sleep not quite in middle but betterthan nothing. I stayed with people who run adog shelter as well. They were very nice and Igave them some stuff for their dogs as well.

I left early for my journey home and verymuch enjoyed the views of mountains. Onthe way home I stopped at another dogshelter and got 4 puppies for transportation.2 puppies I dropped off in Bratislava, but oneof them was sick. I couldn’t tell which one. Inthe end we found out the one I dropped ofin Bratislava got PARVO and didn’t survive.For the other puppy I was meeting the ladywho was fostering her at a petrol station in alittle village on the way to Bratislava. And ofcourse on the way there I found poor dog onthe fast road all disorientated. I got out ofthe van and tried to get the dog. He got soscared and started running to the middle ofthe field, but luckily not too fast. The poorthing was blind and so scared he tried to biteme. But as soon as I cuddled him he froze. Iput him in one of the empty cages and wentto drop of the puppy. This poor dog wasclearly purposely dropped by the road. There

was no village close by only fieldseverywhere. And if a huntsman sees a dog ina field he has got the right by law to shoot itregardless if it has a collar or not. People inSlovakia try to change this law, becauseSlovakia is made 80% fields. A lot of petdogs and cats are killed by these people andnobody can do anything about it. Somepeople use this as a way to get rid of aunwanted dogs. There have been letters,petitions and even protests but thepoliticians are not interested. Maybebecause 80 % of politicians in Parliamentare huntsmen.

I met the girl who I was to drop off thepuppy with. She was on the way to the dogshelter. It was just a little one, 3 or 4 kennelsby the local police station. The police haveto pick up a dog when someone reports itbut then they do not care to look for a newhome for the poor soul and usually the dogis PTS. But volunteers decided to dosomething about it and are going thereevery day to look after the dogs and mostimportantly they do their best to not let thepolice PTS any dog. So by accident I wentthere, but they couldn’t take the blind dog Ifound because he will not survive. So I gavethem some stuff and food for their dogs. Theblind dog went with me home to my mum.After I got to my mums house the puppieswere a little down. I left them to rest andtook the blind dog to the vet for a check upplus one of my mums dogs had an injury onhis leg so he went as well. In the morning Igot a phone call to say that the puppy Idropped of earlier is in the vet hospital withPARVO. So I took the 5 puppies straightaway to the vet and the poor blind dog aswell. They all got a shot of antibiotics. Sadly2 of them got worst and had to be ontransfusions for 3 days. But they all survived,sadly the one that I dropped off earlierdidn’t. We put them in my dad’s room withthe fireplace to keep them as warm aspossible. Then off I went again to visit 2Slovakian shelters, luckily close to the borderand gave them the rest of the stuff I had.

I went again to see the Vet because the 2puppies were not getting better. But the Vet Iused was so good he didn’t mind when webothered him even at 11pm. Because I hadto go, the lady who is renting a room at mymum and dad’s house had had experiencewith this PARVO so I left her money and shetook some days off to look after them. After4 days they were ready to go to their homes.On my journey back I took 2 adult dogs toPrague to foster homes. It was pretty latewhen I got to Prague but I did continue tothe border with Germany. By the border Islept over at the man’s place that I met onthe beginning of my way to Slovakia. He hasan animal shelter. I got there very late, had alittle chat about his animal shelter andsomething to eat. I was so tired I fell asleepso fast I can’t even remember.

I was woken at 6am. Even though I am notan early bird, I didn’t mind. It was good toleave early. The journey through Germanytakes forever so I had a lunch with anotherfriend in Germany. It was lovely. She cookedlike it was for an army. After lovely germanbreakfast then I went to Luxemburg for alunch with my school friend. We had a littlewalk around and then left for France. The lastday was the longest and I drove the mostmiles in one day. I felt quite tired and keptawake with singing in my car like crazy. Gothome to my lovely bed around 9pm. Tiredbut very happy about this successful journey.I met a lot of very special people.


Pet-loving Lenka’s new journeyLenka Herufkova from Gomshall, who did charitable trip through Eastern Europe tohelp with animal welfare, is planning another similar trip. This time she will be goingat the beginning of November and would very much like any animal-lovers whocould help to contact her by e-mail to [email protected] or to phoneher on 07739 136833

Lenka needs old collars, leads, beds, towels, sheets, blankets, shampoo, fleatreatments, worming tablets, cages, bowls, toys, puppy training pads, first aid kits,bandages, dog food and dog treats, or anything you no longer use for your dogs orcats that could help the animal shelters in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine.We wish Lenka every success with her new journey.

November

2012



DAVE’SDOG DELI

Super chef ‘Dave’ hasdecided to share some ofhis favourite gourmetrecipes for you to try onyour hungry dogs!

Milky Terriers1 cup hot water¼ cup unsalted butter½ cup milk powder1 beaten egg3 cups wholemeal flour

In a large bowl pour hot water over butter. Stir inpowdered milk & egg. Blend in flour graduallyuntil you have a stiff dough. Knead until smoothon floured surface (3-5 mins). Roll out & usedoggie shaped cutter. Space apart on greasedbaking tray. Bake at 200C for 15/20 mins.

Beefy Hoomins1 cup hot water¼ cup unsalted butter1 cup oats¾ cup bran2 tsp beef bouillon½ cup milk1 beaten egg2½ cups wholemeal flour

In a large bowl pour hot water over butter, addoats & let stand for 5 mins. Stir in bran, bouillon,milk & egg then gradually blend in flour until youhave a stiff dough. Knead until smooth on flouredsurface (3-5 mins). Roll out & use GingerbreadMan cutter. Space apart on greased baking tray.Bake at 200C for 25/30 mins.

Carrot Oaty Hearts1 grated medium carrot1 egg1 cup wholemeal flour1 cup oats

Mix all together adding just enoughwater to make a dough. Roll out on flouredsurface & use heartcutter. Space aparton greased bakingtray. Bake at 200Cfor 20/25 mins.

Honey &Mint Stars1 tsp dry yeast½ cup lukewarm water2 tbs Mint1 tbs honey1 egg1½ cups wholemeal flour

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add mint,honey & egg then gradually blend in flour untilyou have a stiff dough. Knead until smooth onfloured surface (3-5 mins). Roll out & use starcutter. Space apart on greased baking tray. Bake at 180C for 25/30 mins.



Perfect Pete

FunStuff

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

by Penny Craufurd

How Many Dogs Does It Take

To Change A Light Bulb?GOLDEN RETRIEVER: The sun is shining

, the day is young, we've got our

whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid

burned out bulb?

DACHSHUND: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!

ROTTWEILER: Make me.

LAB:Oh, me, me!!!! Pleeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I?

Huh? Huh? Can I?

GERMAN SHEPHERD: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from

the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one

more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of

the situation.

POODLE: I'll get to it when I've finished my hair and my nails are dry.

COCKER SPANIEL: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the

dark

IRISH WOLFHOUND: Can somebody else do it? I've got this hangover.....

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle.

OLD ENGLISH SHEEP DOG: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light

bulb?

HOUND DOG: ZZZZZZzzzzz.z.z.z..z..z..z...z

YOU KNOW YOU'VE BEEN DOIN

G RESCUE TOO LONG WHEN . .

.

You have a mental list of people

you'd like to spay, neuter or eut

hanize.

Doggie Mantras1. If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you'llget what you want.

2. Always give people a friendly greeting - a cold nose inthe crotch is most effective.

3 If it's not wet and sloppy, it's not a real kiss.

4. Women and cats will do as they please, and men anddogs should relax and get used to the idea.

5. A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turnaround three times before lying down

6. The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wagshis tail instead of his tongue.

Why do men chase women

they have no intention of

marrying? For the same

reason dogs chase cars they

have no intention of driving.

Q: What is thedogs favorite city? A: New Yorkie!


Eve &TickyI adopted Ticky almost 2 yearsago and I was so impressed bythe friendliness and enthusiam ofthe team that I tried to think of away I could help raise funds.

I love sewing of all sorts and myhouse is well insulated withmaterial I have collected overthe years! I offered a few itemsfor the summer fete last yearand since then have made bagsof various sorts and small quiltsand cushions etc. My machinewill embroider designs so someof the items have names andpaw prints on them (not Ticky’s).

I try to think of different thingsthat people will buy, so if anyonehas any ideas please let meknow. If I am given enoughnotice, I will take on smallcommissions for a donation toEpsom Canine Rescue. Eve and Ticky (known as Tic tocas she stops me working when itis her tea time)


EventsDiaryKeep up to date by checking our ‘Events’ section on our Facebook page.

A great way forsome of the rescuedogs to meet therebrothers and sisters

again!

Put the dates inyour diary

and bring your ECR dog

along, we’d love to see

you again!

Sat 23rd June - Ark Vets Birthday Fundraiser Kingston Road, Ewell - 2pm - 4pm

Sun 24th June - Bletchingley Fete, Bletchingley Sports Ground, A25, Bletchingley 11am onwards

Sun 15th July - Alexandra Park Jubilee Event, Alexandra Park, Epsom - Noon - 4pm

Sat 4th Aug - Scrufts Dog Day, The Sportsman, Mogador - noon - 5pm

Bank Hol Monday 27th Aug - Godstone Fete, The Green, Godstone - 11am - 5pm.

Sun 9th Sept - Banstead Woods Countryside Day, Holly Lane Carpark, Holly Lane, Banstead 11am onwards.

Sun 23rd Sept - Dog Show/Sponsored Walk to be confirmed.

Support Nina & Wayne..They are both taking part in The Nuts Challenge on Sunday 2nd September whichis an army style obstacle course. One lap of the course is 7km & has 90 obstacles,natural and man made. Nina is doing one lap of the course and Wayne is doing 4laps. Please sponsor them by visiting www.justgiving.com/Nina-Wayne-Smith


All these dogsNEEDOURHELP?

PotterPotter is a handsome golden crossbreed boy who

is a very playful & affectionate young lad.Male | 1 year | Med/Large

JakeWe are looking for an experienced home without

other dogs for this little Parsons TerrierMale | 2 years | Small/Medium

ShadowA very affectionate Jack Russell girl wholoves to curl up on your lap for cuddles.

Female | 2 years | Small

SummerSummer is pretty crossbreed bitch who is

loving and a real people girlie.Female | 7 years | Small/Med

WoodyA Lab cross - whoever gives him a chance will berewarded with a loving and loyal companion.

Male | 1 year | Med/Large

GismoGismo is a lovely little chihuahua cross boy who islooking for a home with older or no children.

Male | 4 years | Small

MarleyHe is an extremely loving boy full of staffie

exuberance and very cuddly.Male | 2 years | Medium

FraserA very friendly rough coated terrier boy

who is good with other dogsMale | approx. 5 years | Small

RubyA real friendly, happy staffie girl, you cannot

help to fall in love at first sight!!!Female | 5 years | Medium

OzzyA sweet Whippet X Terrier who needs an active &experienced terrier home without young children.

Male | 1 year 8 months | Small/Med

CassieShe just wants to be kissed & cuddled, but needs to live as an only dog. Female | 2 years | Small/Med

SweetieVery eager to please and is a bright little

Staffie X Terrier girl.Female | 7 months | Small

Where appropriate, all dogs under our care are neutered, vaccinated & micro-chipped prior to rehoming. For more information & to complete our re-homing questionnaire

www.epsomcaninerescue.co.uk or call01883-334515 or 07941-358615 for Nikki or Theresa.


THANK YOU to Tim Sullivan and Holly for providing merchandise

in the way of t-shirts, fleeces and hoodies

THE

ECRSTORE

We stock a huge range of dog harnesses in all sizes as well as collars and leads so why not drop by the ECR stall atthe next show and ‘pimp up yah pooch’! And for all you rescue owners or supporters why not advertise yoursupport to the world by wearing one of our super trendy ECR ‘T shirts’?


I have been rescuing cats for a number of years andhave also fostered dogs of various breeds and agesand with careful integration there is no reason whythe two cannot live happily together. One must bearin mind that a cat’s instinct is to go up high, so a dogstairgate (taller than a child one)is a must have,placed across the bottom of the staircase, as yourcat will have the ability to easily scale this and dartupstairs if he feels threatened. Therefore the idea isto leave the upstairs a dog free zone to start withand have this as an area where you cat can feelrelaxed and safe. Take time in the house to givetreats and get to know them before leaving your catflap open or even a door, I tend to leave a groundfloor vent type window open so the cat can use thisas you must remember that a cat running will be a

target. There will be times when they will meet andthis is always done under supervision and I tend touse a house line in the early days so you are able torestrain your new dog if need be. The owner mustplay the part of mediator, helped with both physicaland verbal rewards and it will certainly take time forboth to feel at ease with each other, and don’t worryif your cat has disappeared upstairs and doesn’t wantto come down at first, believe me, they will graduallyget braver as time goes on and venture down thestairs to peer through the stairgate – remember catsare very inquisitive!! Please don’t give up after 48hours because you feel sorry for your cat, they willcome around!!! Pictured here are two of my rescues,who like nothing more than to play and cuddle upwith each other.

Introducing your newdog to theresident catBy Audrey



Any toy that is hollow or can be filled is suitable. Kong is probablythe best known brand, but as you can see, there are lots ofalternatives, so you are sure to find something that suits your dog.All toys should be checked periodically for signs of wear, especiallyif your dog is a heavy chewer.

It is best to start simply, with something that isn't too challengingto get the food out; and whilst you are present, so that you canmonitor your dog. Any dog treats or biscuits are suitable, buthealthier choices are obviously better for your dog, and will avoidthem becoming overweight. We like using their own food &kibble, healthy treats like Fish4Dogs, or fresh, natural foods likecooked chicken. For toys with a single opening it is also a goodidea to layer the treats to really get your dog interested!

1st layer (Right at the bottom) - This should be something reallytasty & ideally smelly; but you only want a small amount. e.gcooked liver, cheese or pate

2nd layer (The main part) - Small biscuits, kibble,fish4dogs etc bound with some wet dogfood or wedged in really well.

3rd layer (Instant Rewards) - These needto be small tasty treat that fall out easily, to get your dog actively engaging withthe toy e.g sausage, cooked chicken.

Even when you are at home, it is agood idea to feed some of yourdogs meals out of a Kong orsimilar toy as it makes mealtimeslast longer and is much moreinteresting for your dog. You canalso try hiding or scattering yourdog’s dinner around the garden orhouse for him to find. Lawns, patios andpathways make excellent places to hide his food.Try putting some under upturned plant pots orunderneath cardboard boxes. To start with, you mayneed to help your dog understand this new game. Makethe food easy to find and use an encouraging voice and ask himto ‘find it!’

The limits are really your own imagination, but good 'bindingingredients are tinned/tray type dog food, grated cheese orgravy/stock (make sure its low/no -salt! ). Kongs containingcheese & kibble can be microwaved briefly (then allowed to cool)to hold everything together. They can also be frozen, as can toysfilled with gravy/stock, and they make a great garden treat on ahot day, a well as taking longer to eat.

ToyStuffing & Boredom BreakersMany dogs, if left to their own devises and without adequate supervision, can becomedestructive and noisy. Rather than correcting our dogs for poor behaviour, we shouldbe looking to provide them with a means of occupying themselves whilst we are out,that is both mentally stimulating, and more closely mimics their natural behaviour.

Happy Stuffing!!

By Theresa


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ONSOR

WATERY WARNINGDuring the summer and earlyautumn months, lakes, pondsand reservoirs are prone toblooms of algal growth.Although normally not aproblem, excessive growth ofsome, such as the blue-greenalgae, may cause a scum toform which may be blownalong shorelines.Accumulation of these scumscan present animals with ahighly concentrated dose ofcells and toxins, if they swimin the water or drink from thewater’s edge. A number ofdogs have certainly met theirdeaths due to suchpoisonings. If walking yourdog near lakes and reservoirs,particularly following a periodof warm calm weather, lookout for such scums, and heedany warning signs posted bythe authorities where toxicblue-green blooms have beenidentified.

Play in running w

ater such

as brooks or rive

rs to avoid

blue green alage

For nearly 2 years Epsom Canine Rescue have been Pets at Home nominated rescue.

They have given us loads of support including a charity “bin” where membersof the public can leave unwanted doggie items – toys, collars and leads, dogfood etc. I empty it on average once a month and items we can’t use (somecat foods etc) I pass on to Hedgehog Rescue.

We recently had a donation from Byfleet of bags full of brand new collars,leads and harnesses from the store too which means all the dogs coming intorescue can be kitted out with new rather than 2nd, 3rd or even 4th handitems they would normally get.

At Christmas the Byfleet store ran a “round to a pound” event and asked allcustomers if they would round up their payments to the nearest pound withus getting the extra donations. Their efforts resulted in the rescue getting acheque for over £300!

We can do collections in store too, so if anyone could help with these pleasecontact Paula.

Come totherescue!

Massive thanks to Stuart, Justine and all the staff at Pets at Home!

ECR’s fundraiser Paula receives a cheque from Pets a

t Home Byfleet


To date

this year Pets at

Home have raise

d

£1013.23

for us!

As a rescue we recommend Burns fish and maize as an allergy free dietfull of goodness which is easily digested. It has been beneficial for skinconditions in some of our bull breeds. We are grateful to Burns for kindlydonating six sacks, when our supplier let us down.

Brilliant


SP

ONSOR

AN ECR RESCUE D

OG

As a small rescue, sometimes we are approached to take dogs that mayhave been turned down by the bigger main stream rescue centres as theyare considered difficult to rehome and need some form of rehabilitation.With support and guidance from Sandra our resident trainer andbehaviourist www.dogsandownersguidanceschool.co.uk we try to offerthese dogs a second chance… In some cases, they have suffered someform of mistreatment or trauma or perhaps just simply neglected, andtherefore find it difficult to adjust to life in a normal home environment,needing more time to regain their trust in humans and become moresocially adept. Sadly, sometimes they have just been overlooked due totheir breed, age, or lack of ‘cute appeal’ and have not got past that firsthurdle and been given the chance to win anyone over with theirpersonalities. If you are unable to have a dog of your own, due to work,housing or social commitments, could you help by sponsoring one ofthese dogs ensuring that they receive regular toys, and treats that willstimulate them and make their daily lives a little more interesting whilstthey continue to look for their forever home….

SPONSOR?

POTTER

CASSIE

JAKE

MARLEY

RUBY


If you are interested in sponsoring one of our dogs

please visit our website for more information.


As previously mentioned, lots of new volunteers came on

board in 2011 to assist in all areas

of the rescue, which has been a god-send as I still find my

self working full-time�

Firstly I would like to thank the fosterers who offer our do

gs a place in their home; this is a

crucial part in helping us assess a dog, how does he react t

o normal household noises, does

he mix well with other animals and family members etc.

It is also good for prospective

homes to meet the dog in this type of environment and c

hat to foster parents to gauge

suitability etc. So thank you Audrey for always being the

re at short notice, Theresa, Gemma,

Sarah, Jan and Johnny, Nina and Wayne, Sandra and Nan

cy.

Next the dog walkers, who give our kennel dogs somethin

g to look forward to, so thank you

Paula, Gemma, Theresa, Jan and Johnny, Vida, Alison, Nina

and Wayne, and Val. Gemma,

Theresa and Alyson for transport to the vets.

On the training and behaviour side, Sandra of www.dogs

andownersguidanceschool.co.uk

for all her ongoing advice, handouts and 121 support for

any of our dogs requiring help.

Penel and Laura of www.dogcommunication.co.uk for d

oing our dog assessments.

On the crucial fundraising side, Paula for carboots and ma

king and selling craft items, Eve and

Ticky for all those wonderful hand stitched goodies, Jan a

nd Johnny for their stall selling Jan’s

scrummy preserves, eggs and Johnny’s photography, Vida

for egg sales, Theresa for her

famous cup cakes, Alex White for various school activities

, Phil Smart for her cookies, Sandra

and Banstead Village Vets for their annual fundraiser, Mari

a for her fabulous homemade

soaps, Tim and Holly for t-shirts, fleeces, cakes etc etc, Ste

ve for setting up at most

fundraisers and his Hook a Duck, Auntie Ruth for her gree

n fingers, Auntie Audrey and mum

for cakes, and El for the use of his heavy duty gazebos whi

ch saved the day at last year’s

show!!!

Admin wise, Theresa and Audrey for handling calls whilst I

am at work, this is the most

stressful part of rescue work and really on the frontline as

most people expect an immediate

solution to their problems. Theresa, Paula and Jamie for th

e website. Johnny and Jan for our

fab posters, leaflets, cards and other marketing material w

hich has really got us noticed and

of course for collating this latest newsletter, and of cours

e Nina for printing it all!!!!

General thank you’s to Alyson and Morris of Dellbruck Pe

t Lodge

www.dellbruckpetlodge.com for accommodating all of ou

r emergencies, offering free

microchipping for our dogs, and of course looking after C

assie and her babies so well� Pets

at Home for their ongoing financial and merchandise do

nations. Bridge Vets, Smallfield

Village Vets, Brockham Medivet and Waterdene for disco

unting their services for our dogs.

Goddards Vets at Tattenham Corner for their regular dona

tions of food and support at a

number of our events. Sheila Legg-Smith and Oxshott Do

g Training Club for their ongoing

contributions both monetary and merchandise. All the pe

tshops and vets that happily

display our posters. Jan Bunn and Freda le Mon for ongoi

ng donations. Jo and all at Naughty

Paws for their continued support and brilliant Christmas F

undraiser 2011 which raised over

£700 for us!! Ian Ferguson-Smith and Marley for their on

going support, Tilly and family for

their generous donations, Jean Runciman and Freddy for t

heir regular donations, Phyl

Thurston and Eve Beer, Jackie Ellis, Esther Bogalski, Yvonne

Hughes for their regular donations.

Helen at CR6 Magazine for regularly running our advert f

or Free. Bob for helping out with dog

walking, an endless supply of tennis balls and buying good

ies every week to raise funds.

Cheryl from Warlingham for helping find homes for our l

atest little litter. A really big thank

you to the following people for their ongoing monthly do

nations, Phillipa Mack and the

Church's and new Cassie sponsor Lindsay Ford :)

Finally a huge thank you to the patient husbands whose w

ives suddenly have to rush off or

take a phone call, namely, Steve and Mike whose toleranc

e levels are regularly pushed to the

maximum!! Anyone else, who I have forgotten to mentio

n….without you all we would not

be able to continue!!

Last but not least, the

Thank-Yous...

Nikki

WHATMOTIVATESYOURDOG?by Sandra Pearson – Dog Trainer, Instructorand Behaviour Advisor (AMACC)

A dog’s behaviour is controlled byconsequences. “If you do this, this happens, ifyou do that, another thing happens”. Thereare two kinds of things that happen in life,good stuff and bad stuff. We are in control ofthe good stuff in life so we need to use this toour advantage. So consider what motivatesyour dog. It may include for example, goingfor a car journey with you, being let of thelead to run free, being allowed access toother dogs and other people, gaining accessto smells on the ground, playing, exercise,food etc. As you can see, food is not the onlymotivator for dogs. Take control of the goodthings in life and never give them away forfree. For example, if you are going to let yourdog off lead for a free run, then ask him toperform an exercise first, such as sit. You willbe rewarding the dog for sitting nicely with afree run. If your dog was jumping up anddown and barking when you let him off thelead for a free run, think what you arerewarding then!!!

When using food, to avoid your dog gettingfat, you should measure out the amount offood you would usually give him for free inhis bowl each day, and use it to train himinstead!

When initially you are teaching a newexercise at home or in a low distractionenvironment, you can use his kibble or a lowvalue reward. When you are training in adistracting environment, you will needsomething a bit tastier! Use the dog’s mostvalued rewards for times when you witnessreally good behaviour, and for when you arein a new exciting environment, such as thetraining classes.

Consider how motivated your dog is forsomething depending on the circumstances.If you have just fed your dog, how motivatedis he going to be to work for food?!

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