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Tellington Touch talk by Sarah Fisher
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Dog Presentation

On the first Saturday of each month we hold our Dog Presentation, starting at 10am at West Parley Memorial Hall, BH22 8SQ. The dogs in our care are brought along by their Foster parents so that prospective adopters can see them and learn a little more about their lives so far. The presentation is followed by the Induction Meeting which all... read more

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Dog Walk

On the 4th Saturday of every month we have a dog walk. Start time 8.30am from May through to October and 9.30am from November through to April, at the Golf Course end of Francis Avenue, off the Mountbatten Arms roundabout. Poole/Bournemouth boundary. The walk takes just over an hour but some of the oldies go part of the way round. Excellent for... read more

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Garden Opening

'Resting Laurels' at 14 Chine Walk, West Parley BH22 8PU is open on Sunday 2nd June from 11am to 4pm. Admission £3 per adult. Refreshments on sale to raise money for Waggy Tails. http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?search=type:advanced-dr:999-nm:Resting+Laurels&id=22548... read more

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Annual Fun Dog Show - 15th June King George V Play

On Saturday 15th June we will be holding our annual Fun Dog Show at King George V Playing Field, Ferndown, BH22 9EN. Stalls will be open and our delicious refreshments will be available from 11am and the dog events will start at noon with a parade of Waggy Tails dogs reunited. Registration starts at noon with classes beginning at 12.30 for Fun... read more

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Please look out for this dog

We have reports of a missing 2 year old white German Shepherd Dog. Has been seen around Merley & Wimborne . Last sighting was by Julians Bridge. She has been on the run for a few days now and is very scared but not nasty. Please ring one of the numbers if you see her 07715596368 / 07801282624... read more

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BE VIGILANT

We are very sad to hear that one of our young healthy dogs has died from a severe bout of gastroenteritis. Please take great care when out and about, not to let your dog eat or drink anything from the ground if possible. And if your dog starts vomiting and you see some blood, don't 'wait and see' get straight to the vet.... read more

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Sponsor a cyclist, help Waggy Tails!

Kate Freney, one of our Parkstone volunteers, is undertaking a sponsored cycle ride from London to Paris. Please sponsor her in this marathon effort so she collects lots of money for Waggy Tails. Sponsor form available at Parkstone shop or go to: http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/akalondon-paris ... read more

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June Adams

We are very sad that our good friend June Adams died today after a long battle with cancer. She, and her wonderful husband, Bill, were magnificent fundraisers for Waggy Tails. She was a good and true friend of the charity. We will miss her wise counsel. Our thoughts are with Bill. The funeral will take place at 4pm, Wednesday 1st May... read more

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Animal Friends Insurance Competition

Thank you to everyone who voted for us through facebook on the Animal Friends page. We will receive £1500 thanks to your help. This money will enable us to care for more dogs who find themselves in need of a new home.... read more

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Jack Russells - such clever little dogs!!

Check out this video on U-tube. It demonstrates just how clever these little dogs can be and how affectionate they are.Paste this link into your web browser :- http://www.youtube.com/embed/PztO-OvzRyg?rel=0 OR go to our links under SUPPORT and view from there.... read more

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Blankets urgently needed

Thank you to everyone who has donated towels after our appeal. We now have a good stock which will keep us going for a while. We still need any spare blankets, these help to keep our charges cosy and warm, providing that little extra comfort for them. Thank you for your help.... read more

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Sainsbury's Store Collections

We would like to thank the managements of Sainsbury's Ferndown and Ringwood for allowing us to collect outside their stores for a day recently. The Ferndown total was £220.04 and at Ringwood we raised £142.25. We know that we could do even better if we could collect for longer so we are looking for volunteers who would help once in a while. A... read more

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The "WAGGY TAILS" name

Waggy Tails Rescue has no association with any other business, large or small or any other organisation. There are a number of dog groomers, trainers, retailers, etc. using the same name. If anyone is using the name Waggy Tails, or similar, it is up to you, the customer, to check it out very carefully.... read more

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Download a VOLUNTEER form

Are you over 18 years old? How about stepping out with a dog!. We are in need of volunteers to Dog Walk and help with the welfare of the animals at the Sanctuary. The dogs love their walks, even in the rain!! If you can commit a few hours a day or at weekends please consider this, it is very rewarding. We urgently need volunteers (from 16 years)... read more

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METAL WANTED

DO YOU RECYCLE YOUR CANS, JAR TOPS AND ALUMINIUM CONTAINERS TO THE COUNCIL? If so think of us, we can get money for these and lots of other metal items. Please drop small items off at the office at 69 Cobham Road, on Ferndown Industrial Estate or one of the shops.Larger items can be collected by arrangement but this means we are using the up... read more

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Boarding Kennels

We are now able to offer boarding for dogs, in comfortable, temperature controlled cabins. We have 24/7 care so can accept dogs with medical conditions. If you are planning a holiday or short break and would like more details, please phone the office on 01202 875000 . Dogs need to be fully vaccinated, including kennel cough. We have limited... read more

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Shop Volunteers needed

We urgently need volunteers for all our shops. If you have a morning or afternoon to spare, please consider helping out. All you need is to be willing to turn your hand to all sorts of shop tasks, from display, to dealing with the customers and sorting the donations. We are a very friendly charity and all we want to do is to be able to help the... read more

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Fostering and Volunteer Appeal

How about stepping out with a dog!. We are in need of volunteers to Dog Walk and help with the welfare of the animals at the Sanctuary. The dogs love their walks, even in the rain!! If you can commit a few hours a day or at weekends please consider this, it is very rewarding. We also still need Foster parents. We have a dedicated team who stand... read more

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High Flying Talks Donation

Local couple Diane & Phil Holt donated £400 from their annual fund raiser at the Bournemouth Air Festival. Phil has his own company "High Flying Talks" and has been in professional aviation all his adult life. Through his work at air shows Phil together with Diane have been closely associated with the Red Arrows for many years. The team support... read more

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Medication plea

Do you have any pet medication that you no longer need? We spend hundreds of pounds on medication for our charges each month so every little helps. If you have any tablets, shampoos, pain killers or dietary food, we can make use of it. Please contact the office on 01202 875000 if you can help.... read more

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Tellington Touch talk by Sarah Fisher

Pat, Ginny and Sara went along to this talk in Ringwood. It was a fascinating evening and Sarah is obviously passionate about her work and the benefits it has on the animals. Our thanks go to Sally Long who organised the evening and to Sarah and her colleagues who gave their time to come along. The proceeds will benefit all the dogs in Waggy... read more

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Sky Dive - 29th Sept.

Waggy Tails Rescue Charity Sky Dive on Saturday 29th September at Old Sarum Airfield near Salisbury saw a day of sunshine and thrills. our jumpers set off with some trepidation but found the whole experience thrilling and some of them can't wait to do it again. Thanks to Nicky for organising it and to everyone who went along to show their... read more

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PamPurred Pets Charity Event – Friday 31st August

On Friday 31st August PamPurred Pets held their annual Charity event, a day of watersports followed by an evening meal held at the Haven Hotel, Sandbanks . Invited to this day were their suppliers. This year they had chosen to support WaggyTails again. A special thank you must go to Steve and Charlotte from PamPurred Pets Head Office who... read more

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Turbary Road Shop

Our shop at 9 Turbary Road, Ferndown is now well established. COME ALONG AND BAG A BARGAIN. We are selling clothes, household items, books, games, electrical goods, FURNITURE and more. Please check the store for opening times. Donations of goods are welcome including good quality furniture.... read more

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Dog Show

Thank you to everyone who supported the dog show on Saturday 16th June and to those who worked so hard to make it a success. The high winds meant that some of the activities were not available but there was still lots to do, things to eat and of course the dog activities. Katie Martin from Radio Solent judged the fun classes and has been running... read more

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Volunteer of the Year

This year's award was presented to Roz Guest at the Annual Meeting on May 15th. Roz stood down as a Trustee in March where she had served as the Treasurer. She has been a dedicated volunteer giving freely of her time, organising collections and as a member of the fundraising committee. Roz is a worthy recipient of the award.... read more

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Dog Rescue Federation

Waggy Tails is proud to be a member of the Dog Rescue Federation. The Dog Rescue Federation is made up of voluntary, not for profit, small rescues, registered charities and individuals from across the UK, involved in rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned dogs. The Federation is all about volunteers and the work they do as for most it is... read more