IFAW(International Fund for Animal Welfare) has partnered with WSPA to create the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) in order to mount a coordinated animal relief response to this devastating earthquake. Many of the world’s leading animal welfare groups have joined ARCH.
Click here for more information:
http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw_canada_english/join_campaigns/emergency_relief/index.php
Mavis Ellen McCahill
1929-2009
Passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sat. Dec 5, 2009 in Victoria. Last of 3 generation McCahill of Victoria. Grandparents Captain Michael & Helen Tyson; parents, James Andrew & Vivian Viola Matthews, brother Michael James predeceased her June 2008. Also with 4 generations on Matthews side in Victoria, she really can be called “Native Victorian”. Independent to a fault, she remained in the family home until shortly before her death. Educated at Burnside Elementary, Central Jr. & Victoria High Schools, she immediately joined the working world with BC Electric/BC Hydro and spent 40 years at various placements in Customer Accounts, retiring Dec 1987. Happy with a good book, her garden and her cats, she managed to survive all but Lissy” who will go to cousin Laurie. Survived by cousins, Laurie McKay (nee Matthews), Craig & Randel Matthews with their families, survivors of the Tyson, Puttinger, Humber Clan and many friends.
We at GVAC want to offer our condolences to Mavis’ friends and family.
“What you do for yourself alone dies with you … what you do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pike, Philosopher
GVAC is on CHEK 6 NEWS
“Island 30”
Each week one of our foster animals that is currently available for adoption will be shown
on “Pet of the Week”
Watch Fridays on Channel 6
6:30 – 7 PM
http://www.chtv.com/ch/cheknews/features/Island%2030/index.html
We want to thank our enthusiastic volunteers for all their hard work on the Pet Photos with Santa this year:
Lara Eichhorn – our talented photographer – we love you, Lara! Lara works tirelessly with GVAC and we want her to know how much we appreciate her!
Also, thank you to the following volunteers for all their hard work:
Scott, Annie, Thomas & Marguerite.
2009 GVAC Pet Photos with Santa was sponsored by:
We have lost Kitty – our very small tortoise-shell spayed female cat. She did not come home Saturday Dec 12th. She is very friendly and would go with anyone. Missing from Tattersall near Salisbury. She is micro-chipped, and is very missed. Please contact Susan Boyle at 250-418-0006
To Brenda in memory of Georgie and to everyone else who has lost their pet recently,
A Bridge Called Love
It takes us back to brighter years,
to happier sunlit days
and to precious moments
that will be with us always.
And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part.
There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above…
It keeps our dear ones near us
It’s the bridge that we call love.
Author Unknown
Mark this Saturday, December 5th from 10-1 or next Sunday, December 13th from 10-4 for Pet Photos with Santa!
Come on down to Petsmart in the Millstream Village in Langford and support GVAC at the same time.
Sponsored by:
We are very happy to let our supporters know that we made $480 from the ticket sales! Thank you to everyone who helped to sell the tickets and to those who purchased them! 100% of the $5 purchase went straight to help animals in need.
Citizen Canine is proud to present “What’s Up Dog?” with canine expert Terry Ryan in Victoria Nov. 27th and 28th.
Do you ever wonder what your dog is trying to tell you? Terry Ryan will help you figure it out. She’s a world-renowned dog expert in positive training and canine communication who is coming to Victoria for two days only on November 27th and 28th.
Attend one or all of these weekend events and find new ways to work with your dog.
Friday Evening Talk — SEEING THE SIGNS: Understanding Canine Body Language
November 27, 2009 at 7.00pm University of Victoria, David Lam Auditorium.
Advance tickets $20 on line (securely with paypal) at www.citizencanine.org
Or at the following pet stores: Chez Terry’s (Fairfield and Cadboro Bay), Pets West, Buddies Natural Foods, Bosleys in Colwood.
Tickets will also be available at the door. Doors open at 6:00pm
Saturday Workshops for Dog Owners
November 28, 2009 at U.Vic’s David Strong Building, Room C-122.
•Morning workshop 9:00 am: HOW DOGS THINK and THE DOG-HUMAN RELATIONSHIP (how to live happily with your dog)
•Afternoon workshop 1.00pm: TOOL KIT FOR SOLVING PROBLEM BEHAVIOURS (like barking, digging and chewing) and STRESSED OUT DOGS
Workshops are $40 for either morning or afternoon, $70 for the whole day. Register for the workshops by mail. Forms are available online at Citizen Canine
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a pioneer of positive dog training. Don’t miss out.
Note to professional dog trainers: The CCPDT has pre-approved 8 CEU credits for these three presentations.
For further details, ticket orders and registration information go to www.citizencanine.org
