MELBOURNE CUP THEME
We ran our own horse race with dogs dressed in silks and toting jockey’s to the delight of all present, the audience looking smart in their race day hats. Ambra was a little slow out of the barrier , Louie did well over the jumps , Lucy & Kobi were well backed , Fluffy looked great with her feather hair piece and Misty was distracted by the lunch smells coming from the kitchen. Everyone joined in the fun with much laughter and cheers.
MEET & GREET
I would like to thank Dorothy & Fluffy ,Rose & Louie , Peter & Kobi , Sue & Lucy , for filling in, in my absence at Tri-Care Labrador .
The residents enjoyed the morning with lots to chat about with the volunteers and enjoying the pats and cuddles from the doggies.
NOVEMBER VISITS INCLUDED
De Paul Villa
RSL Galleon Gardens
Tri-Care Labrador
Nerang Community Respite
Sandbrook Aged Care
Abri Aged Care
Mudgeeraba Nursing Centre
Oz-Care Day respite Burleigh Heads
St James Park
Hillview House, Ashmore
Marana Gardens
Cypress Gardens
A SPECIAL VISIT
To Oz-Care Day Respite Burleigh Heads by the Service Dog Team Cyn-D & Bee Cee , Lisa Maree & Baron , Paula & Gypsy & Zak
Baron has just reached his first birthday and can hardly be called a puppy any more being a White Swiss Shepherd, he is a big boy.
Baron’s puppy raiser family Paula and her family have worked hard to ensure Baron is a healthy, happy and
confident young dog, who enjoys
working with people and learning new things. For his work as a Service Dog , Baron is learning to open & close doors & drawers fetch a ringing phone, retrieve dropped items, carry things, operate lift buttons & crossing signals, pull his handlers wheel chair, help with household chores, summoning assistance if required Although Baron is big he is very very gentle, this has been demonstrated with Paula’s 5 year old son Zak.
Cyn-d & Lisa Maree help Paula with special training, training will be tailored to suit his handlers needs.The Clients and Staff at Oz-Care found the morning most informative.
CHRISTMAS GIVING
Our festive season starts early so that we can distribute the gifts that Dagmar so lovingly puts together all through the year and we thank her for all the time and effort she so selflessly puts in each year.
What a delightful way to bring the year to an end sharing the festive season in the Gold Coast facilities.
Our doggies enjoy the sleigh ride dressed up for the occasion as we all enter the spirit singing Christmas carols with the residents.
SOMERVILLE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Manager Jenny and Carolyne hosted a lovely afternoon tea for our volunteers, sponsors and Diversional therapists. How proud we are to have Somerville Funerals generous support and for them to acknowledge the joy we bring to the local community.
NEWS FLASH
The audience at Volunteering Gold Coast’s ninth awards ceremony held on 4th December applauded as it was announced that Pets For Therapy won
the People’s Choice Award especially created due to popular demand – which we were surprised to win. Well Done Team, Congratulations!
DECEMBER VISITS INCLUDED
Talley Haven Hostel, De Paul Villa
Lady Small Haven, Melody Park
The Cottage Domain, Domain Varsity Rise ,Oz-Care Day Respite Runaway Bay, Southport Nursing Centre
Nerang Nursing Centre
Earle Haven Retirement Village
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Earle Haven Retirement Village
once again generously allowed us to use their foyer for the day, the residents joining the Christmas spirit as our doggies visited in festive attire to have their photo’s taken and to have a pat and cuddle.
Lucky winners were :
1st Prize…Christmas Hamper
Won By …Colett
2nd Prize…Christmas hamper…
Won By…Marjery
3rd Prize…Christmas Hamper
Won By…Sally
4th Prize…Christmas Bear
Won By…Dawn
5th Prize…Christmas Dog
.Won By…E.Elderdyce
6th Prize…Christmas Bear
Won By…Joyce
7th Prize…Kitchen Clock
Won By….Peter
8th Prize…Christmas Stocking
Won By…Nancy Dickson
Many thanks to Uncle Tom’s Pet Supplies and all our Volunteers for their generous contributions towards the Christmas Raffle this year
PFT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Held at James Overell Park Southport was a wonderful success with a great attendance , delicious food and great company . Santa paws was greeted warmly by all the doggies , they each received a surprise and gobbled down their share of Ambra’s 12th birthday cake. Many Thanks to everyone who helps us to bring Joy , Laughter and Love throughout the year and to all I wish you a BRIGHT AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
