Harrogate and District Branch

Harrogate & District Branch Newsletter

Branch Manager – Jill Johnson

PO Box 608

Harrogate

HG1 9EY

01423 886249

To report an animal in distress or an emergency,

please contact the RSPCA 24-hour Cruelty and Advice line

0300 1234 999

Vets4Pets Harrogate 01423 886666

Hutchinson Dunlop & Baird Wetherby 01937582025

Westwood Vets Boston Spa 01937 842210

Bishopton Vets Ripon 01765 602396

Rae Bean & Partners Boroughbridge 01423 322316

Birstwith Show was a huge success with well over 100 entries for the dog classes. We changed a number of classes this year to make it more fun for owners and dogs and they went down very well. Musical sit is now a firm favourite! The organisers had moved us to a much more central position this year and I think that certainly helped. It was a beautiful sunny day and everyone had a lovely time.

Bupa Southlands held their annual dog show and afternoon tea event for us in June. Although there were few dog show entries a great afternoon was had by all and over £400 was raised. A big Thank You to Bupa for hosting the event in aid of the Branch.

March – 1^st Sue Wilson (64)

2^nd Ruth Greenwood (41)

April - 1^st Peter Bolton (23)

2^nd Freda Jefferson (58)

May - 1^st Pat Jenkins (8)

2^nd Vicky Crawley (20)

June - 1^st Charlotte Davison (66)

2^nd Stella Brown (50)

To join our exclusive ‘Waifs & Strays’ Lottery 100 Club, all you have to do is pay a £1 membership fee and complete the attached form agreeing to pay £4 per month by standing order. This will enter you in our very own ‘Waifs & Strays’ Lottery.

Each month for 10 months one lucky member of the ‘Waifs & Strays’ Lottery will win £50 and a second member will win £20. In addition twice a year, in March and September there will be a Mega Prize Draw where the first prize will increase to £100 and the second prize to £40. The draw will take place on the last day of every month.

You stand a very good chance of winning any one of the 24 prizes, and you will be helping the local branch of the RSPCA at the same time.

We have been very busy trying to find new homes for cats and kittens. Rusty shown below came in with his 2 brothers and sister. Mum also came in with them but decided to reject them so I took them all home for a few weeks as they were so small. Luckily they all thrived and ended up absolutely bomb proof as I was having the house roof replaced and it did not bother them one little bit…..All have now been rehomed.

Elmo, Figaro and Dolly are three lovely kittens who will be ready to go to new homes in a couple of weeks. They were found abandoned in a cardboard box, they are all very friendly and full of fun.

Toby black neutered male aged about 3, Toby is very quiet and looking for a loving home with no young children or other pets. Toby has lots of love to give to someone who is prepared to give him time and affection.

Topsy black neutered female aged about 1. Topsy is a lovely young cat who is very playful and affectionate.

Vets4Pets have a brilliant offer on Vaccinations for life at only £49 for dogs & cats. The Vac4Life plan gives free annual booster vaccinations and annual health checks for life for just £49. This offer only applies to NEW clients.

Best Start in Life is another offer for puppies and kittens. For just £55

Primary Vaccination Course (2 injections)

Initial flea & worm treatment

Microchip

Bag of Royal Canin Food

10% discount on neutering

Discount voucher book for Royal Canin Food

Plus 4 weeks insurance with Cover4Pets.

This offer also only applies to New clients.

If you want to take advantage of either of the above offers please contact Jill on 01423 88629 to get your vouchers. For every voucher used the Branch gets a donation from Vets4Pets Harrogate. Offers apply until 31^st October.

Collection at Morrisons Harrogate on Friday 23^rd September (still need additional collectors)

Collection at Sainsbury’s Harrogate on Friday 28^th October (still need additional collectors)

Thursday 3^rd November Brearton Village Hall @ 7pm – 9pm

£1 entry with free glass of wine.

Jewellery, homewares, childrens gifts, paintings, menswear and womenswear.

Tombola

Proceeds towards RSPCA Harrogate & District.

Please come along and do some Xmas shopping.

£5 for quiz & curry

Raffle

Ring Charlie on 07940 469085 or Jill on 01423 886249 to reserve tickets.

Just some of the roles we need volunteers for are: photographing animals for rehoming, helping in our shops, fundraising, and home-visiting people who would like to adopt.

Call us on 01423 886249 or use the form on the next page if you would like to find out more

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