Newsletter October 2014 Issue – 89
G.C.PET & ANIMAL EXPO
A huge thank you to our team members and their dogs who participated and helped make the weekend so much fun and a great success, the Expo Committee congratulated us on our wonderful exhibit and well behaved doggies. Each exhibitor bought their own uniqueness to the event which helped contribute to the overall success of the Expo, we have received some wonderful feedback. The weekend was a delight seeing so many breeds and fun dress ups WELL DONE!!
HOTTING UP
What a warm October, still our wonderful team continued to spread cheer throughout the facilities with their canine companions flying the black and white chequered flags and riding in the race car at Arcare-Regency were Caesar, Bruce, Fluffy, Fi Fi and Misty and what a fun morning was had by all who attended, children, residents and visitors alike, the family members were thrilled that their parents and grandparents were treated to Pet Therapy in such a fun way.
MEET AND GREET
At Hillview House Merrimac and Tri-Care Labrador we enjoyed a morning of chatting to the residents and visiting rooms on request while they patted and cuddled our doggies Lucy , ( silver toy poodle ) Kobi , ( white toy poodle ) Tigger ( Bichon , poodle cross ) Misty , (miniature silver poodle ) Cooper, ( silky terrier cross ) Caesar , (standard white poodle ) Jackaroo , ( labradoodle ). Having time to interact makes a pleasant change when the volunteers get a chance to hear stories of pets the residents have had as companions in their lives.
OCTOBER VISITS INCLUDED
Hillview House Merrimac
Arcare –Regency Hope Island
Probus Club Arundel
Blue Care Day Respite Coomera
Arcare- St James Helensvale
RSL Galleon Gardens Currumbin
Blue Care Day Respite Coomera (Friday group)
FSG Disabilities
Ozanam Villa “Keith Turnbull Place” Labrador
Villa Serena Robina
PROBUS CLUB ARUNDEL
We were invited by Dell Guest Speaker Co-ordinator to present our dogs and explain what the Pets For Therapy program is all about.
Cyn-D and Bee Cee( border collie ) and Yvonne and Misty ( miniature poodle ) delighted the members with their skills and found our presentation most informative , they were amazed to hear that we are now in our 25th year of volunteering in the local community .
HALLOWEEN
Celebrated at Villa Serena , we had so much fun with the residents and staff requesting tricks from Bee Cee , Misty and Tigger and then receiving a treat ( dogs and Residents ) Dogs wearing witches hats , bat capes , a jacko lantern to keep the evil spirits away , the audience showing interest in the origin of Halloween and a fun time was had by all .
A FOND FAREWELL
To Judy at Bavia House. We have known Judy for many years and will miss her as I know the clients will also > Judy enjoy your retirement, WELL EARNED!!
WELCOME
We welcomed two new members this month to our team. Jennie and Jackaroo, Jack is a six year old labradoodle and has travelled all the way from the USA, a very smart boy learning quickly and enjoying the company of our team members
Also Michaela a young lady, she re homed Angel a staffordshire terrier six years old with a delightful temperament. Michaela is keen to see Angel progress.
ENERGY
Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time. They have the heart!!
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)