Newsletter August 2014 Issue – 87
SHOWTIME
What a fun time every year when the country comes to the city to celebrate the best of country life , many of the folk we visit have lived on the land and share many wonderful memories with us , having entered their dogs , horses , cattle , crafts , baking etc and enjoyed Show Time with their families . Many of the facilities we visit still enter their craft work and are still winning prizes ( well done ) Bee Cee our border collie rounds up the sheep , while Misty gives the sheep a hard time delighting the audience she eventually gets the sheep in the coral . Sunny Boy comes in style riding his Harley, with line dancing and country music all in attendance clap along. So easy to see why Pets are such good Therapy, at Parkwood Gardens we could not squeeze another resident into the auditorium and a fun morning was had by all.
PET- A – DOG
Once again Bond University Student Group invited us along with our canine companions on a chilly evening, the eve of exam’s to meet and greet with students as a stress reliever, a pleasant and fulfilling evening was spent chatting to the students while they petted and cuddled some of our PFT dogs, we receive wonderful feedback from the students, many come from afar and miss their own pets. Many thanks to all who attended.
A DOGS DAY OUT
Studio Park / Studio Village Community Centre presented their first Expo , all dog on lead were welcome and what a fun day was had by all who attended, many of my team coming along from a sick bed to attend on a warm sunny day they enjoyed Pet- n- Play Stage show , Animal Education , Free Giveaways , Pet Parade etc, congratulations to our winners , Bruce and Tony won best character , Sunny Boy won best dressed , Cyn-D and Bee Cee’s obedience and trick demonstration was applauded loudly . Cavell and Frank donated wonderful doggie raffles, congratulations to the lucky winners!!
THIS MONTH’S VISITS
Arcare Hope Island
RSL Galleon Gardens Currumbin
Oz Care Day Respite Burleigh Heads
FSG Disabilities
Tri-Care Mermaid Beach
Parkwood Gardens
Opal Domain Lodge Ashmore
Cypress Gardens Carrara
Woodlands Lodge Blue Care
SENIOR CITIZEN’S WEEK
Frank applauded the achievements of many outstanding Seniors in our community and brought back many memories of their achievements, we often forget the marvellous contribution the senior‘s make to our society.
I was delighted to receive The Gaven Electorate Award for most community minded Senior Citizen for 2014 and feel privileged that I was chosen by Dr Alex Douglas MP and for his support of the PFT program over many years, I commend the other worthy recipients also.
A SAD GOODBYE
It is with great sadness this month that we announced the passing of little Bobby. Bobby was blind for 8 of his 17 years, a chocolate toy poodle he was so much loved and cared for by Yuki a very special person and volunteer. He came to PFT a very timid and shy little doggie, he gradually opened his heart and began to trust and enjoy his visits with his team friends. Yuki and Bobby were part of our team for 8 years, Yuki continues visiting with us as she says she has learned so much from him and PFT. Dear Bobby you will be sadly missed by so many.
I would like to thank our Sponsors and welcome new Sponsors, the names of which are on the Pets for Therapy website.
To Dieter, our Webmaster – our most grateful thanks.
Cheers from Yvonne (Coordinator) and Misty (the wonder dog)