Newsletter May 2014 Issue 84
MAY DAY
Celebrated 1st May with many happy memories of the symbol, a giant May Pole erected in the school ground dressed in flowers or coloured ribbons. It took much skill and practice to dance around the May Pole weaving a garland of colour and then unwoven again. Those days full of fun and frivolity as we danced with our partners at school. Faces light up as we recalled those happy days.
MOTHERS DAY
To honour the many precious Mothers we visit throughout the year we went pink and so did the doggies, boy dogs included wore pink bows as Frank entertained with nostalgic songs and poetry which touched everyone’s heart.
Mother: The lessons and the values you have given me are the gifts I will treasure always…….because you shared them not only through your words, but by your example as well …..Most of all thank you for giving me the greatest heritage of all…..the heritage of love.
MILLION PAWS WALK
Sunday May 18th at Mt Tamborine on a lovely fresh morning some of our team and their canine companions and friends joined in the 5 Km walk to help raise funds for the RSPCA, animals of all breeds shapes and sizes joined in the festivities then relaxed and enjoyed a picnic lunch (well earned) a light shower did not dampen the spirits, well done Tara our senior dog, a great day and companionship enjoyed by all who attended. We were honoured again this year to be awarded the best presented Team “Well Done Pets For Therapy “.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK
Volunteers are the backbone of any society and this year we celebrated on Friday 16th May with a wonderful afternoon tea party and “ Thank You “ from Somerville Funerals at their Chapel in Nerang , hosted by Jenny Crewes and Vicki . We were joined by two other volunteer groups, Volunteering Gold Coast Choir and The Church of the Good Shepherd Ashmore. Somerville and Jenny support many groups and they believe it fitting to acknowledge volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year. Many thanks for an inspirational afternoon Jenny and Vicki and for your valuable support of the Pets For Therapy programme over many years, so very much appreciated by us all.
THIS MONTHS VISITS:
Anglicare Day Respite Southport
Milpera Cottage Day Respite
Merrimac Park Private Care
Mudgeeraba Nursing Home
Blue care Day respite Coomera
Tallai Glades Aged Care
Southport Nursing centre
Tri-Care Aged Care Labrador
Melody Park Resort Nerang
Anglicare Day Respite Robina
WELCOME
To the newest members of our team, Louise and Santo, Santo is a 1 year old groodle, chocolate in colour he has a wonderful temperament, he was warmly welcomed on his first visit and beautifully behaved, WELL DONE SANTO!!
Mandi and Pluto, Pluto is a black toy poodle 6 months old and full of beans, all eyes light up when they observe this little fellow he is so friendly and loveable.
Annette and Cooper , Cooper is a silky cross breed who was ill treated by his previous owners , Pet therapy has been wonderful for this little fellow with the tender loving care he is getting at home has changed his life around for the better.
FROM CANADA
Justin volunteered with us for two years while studying law at Bond University as he was missing his canine companion back in Canada. Since graduating with honours and returning home he has kept in touch and sent this message .What a great thing you are doing working with Bond University before exams. I know it was a stress relief whenever I was able to play with Misty and the other dogs in your team. I am saddened to hear of Ambra’s passing she was such a sweet little dog but she had a long and rewarding life. Give my condolences to Sonja.
With love from Canada – Justin.
I would like to thank our Sponsors and welcome new Sponsors, the names of which are on the Pets for Therapy website: www.gallerygiselle.com/pettherapy.htm
Cheers from Yvonne (Coordinator) and Misty (the wonder dog)