CAS Holiday Greetings
snacks, advance booking on 952 52 3599.
As the year comes to an end, the Costa Animal Society (CAS)
would like to express our gratitude to all our friends and
volunteers who have been fantastic in all aspects of rescuing
and rehoming animals in need.
Happy Tails
Sometimes people ask CAS why we
send dogs to Northern European
countries so we thought we would
provide a short description of the
process. Most people who work to
rescue animals in Andalucia will tell
you the task is monumental with
around 15,000 dogs abandoned each
year in this region alone and there
are very limited foster and
permanent homes available. The end
result is that literally thousands of
Tiny Tim
dogs are placed in rescue shelters (if
they are lucky) while the unfortunate
ones meet an untimely death in a local pound.
From business sponsors to shop volunteers, from private
kennels to fosterers, and especially to the work of our
veterinarian partners, thank you. From those who take care of
the paperwork enabling us to send wonderful dogs to our sister
charities in Northern Europe and Scandinavia, to the
volunteers who drive them to the airport and to those who fly
with them, muchisimas gracias!
And, especially a huge hug and big kiss on the lips (only a hug
for Paul) to the magazine, newspaper and radio station folk
who pro bono help us to get the word out on this issue of
animal welfare. Hopefully one day we won’t need your help,
great progress is being made, but until then your support is
invaluable. (Oooh ahhh thanks Scott!! - Ed).
At the same time, in Scandinavian countries as well as Holland
and Germany there are strict neutering policies and limits
placed on breeding by the governments so they actually have a
shortage of dogs available for adoption. With our local animal
societies struggling to find homes for rescued animals and with
more being abandoned everyday it only makes sense for
groups like CAS to work closely with sister charities in
Northern Europe to find good places in those countries.
Here We Come a-wassailing
What better way of celebrating Yuletide than an evening of
carolling at the Coach & Horses in Nerja on Friday, December
15 beginning at 7.00pm. Those who can carry a tune are
particularly welcome, while the tone deaf can quietly enjoy the
Burger & Hot Dog Bar with all the trimmings. There will be a
Luxury Hamper Draw as well as a Christmas Quiz. Entrance is
€10 with all proceeds going to CAS. To reserve in advance,
please ring 952 52 0071.
Two prime examples are Tiny Tim and Harvey. Tiny Tim was
rescued from a busy campo road hiding under a car, trying to
pinch cat food left out for a couple of street cats in early
October. Fortunately, he is very cute and small and he was
quickly reserved by a Norwegian family.
Punta Lara CAS Quiz
Join CAS in the holiday spirit at the Punta Lara Bar for their
Christmas quiz taking place on December 22 at 7.30pm. Fancy
dress is optional but thinking caps are required for this fun
filled event to raise money for the needy doggies and moggies
in our area. Food and drinks are available at the bar and
advanced booking is recommended by calling Mark at 635 369
673.
However, this is only the beginning of the journey because
dogs travelling to Norway require a microchip, passport and
two rabies jabs (three weeks apart) as well as the other normal
vaccinations. After waiting six weeks for the rabies vaccines to
take effect the dogs must then
undergo a rabies titer blood test to
show they have sufficient
antibodies in their blood stream.
Animal
Behaviourist
Lecture
The lab results take another two
weeks and then a flight has to be
arranged so from start to finish it
takes several months for a dog to
be prepared for Norway. If there is
no foster place available during the
prep time CAS has to place the dog
into kennels while they wait for a
travel date. Tim is nearing the end
of this process and will hopefully
be in his new home before
Christmas.
CAS is pleased to present a
lecture by the distinguished
animal behaviourist Jim
Stephens. The talk will take
place at the Fellowship of
the King church (near
Mercadona) in Nerja on
Thursday, December 7 at
7pm. Admission is €8
which includes wine and
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Harvey