Newsletter December 2014 Issue – 91
CHRISTMAS GIVING
What a wonderful way to bring the year to an end sharing the festive season with our dear friends at the facilities we visit throughout the year , our gift giving is always special as each gift is lovingly put together along with a PFT bookmark of the doggie poem and the Christmas story shared as we remember Christmas in the days when we found a coin in our Christmas pudding and the pleasure to see the Myer windows Christmas display brings an odd tear here and there , such fond memories as Santa’s little helpers entertained the audience dressed for the occasion and we all joined in to sing Christmas carols as the special bond between companion animals and humans is so evident , each week throughout the year our calm friendly dogs give people both young and old the chance to stroke and talk to them , this interaction is invaluable and never forgotten.
Christmas Greetings!!
CHRISTMAS MONSTER RAFFLE
Once again Earle Haven Retirement Village Management kindly invited us to use their lovely foyer for the day to hold our Christmas Raffle, the wonderful prizes all donated to PFT by volunteers, sponsors and supporters of which we are so grateful, help raise much needed funds to help continue our wonderful service to the local community, now 25 years of service.
The residents and staff all join in the Christmas spirit on the day having photos taken with our dogs and team members enjoying lots of cuddles and pats.
Congratulations to the lucky winners!!
PETS FOR THERAPY “CHRISTMAS PARTY “
What a delightful setting on the Broadwater at James Overell Park Southport to thank our dedicated volunteers both 2 X 4 legged for their wonderful contribution throughout the year bringing Joy , Laughter and Love into the lives of the folk we visit.
Santa was greeted with delight as gifts were delivered bringing Christmas Cheer. Many thanks to Pet Stock for their doggie bags and support over many years, also to Uncle Tom’s Pet supplies Nerang and Kerri’s Grooming at Ashmore for doggie baskets and goodies.
Congratulations to Marilyn and Sarah the lucky winners!!
CONGRATULATIONS
To Jeanette , Jim and Pappy ( Pappilon) they took a year off to travel extensively as nomads through Australia and Tasmania , Jim an amputee enjoyed his 80th birthday while on tour , well done Jim and many thanks must go to that wonderful woman at his side through thick and thin , Jeanette you are to be applauded and of course their dear little companion Pappy had her own seat up front in the mobile home , she is sure a country bumkin now and we are looking forward to their return in the New Year as I know many residents and staff have missed them dearly , WELL DONE !!
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)