Happy New Year!
who was on holiday in Nerja, it was love at first sight. Munch
will soon begin his new life in Hertfordshire, England. ¡Adios,
amigo!
As we enter 2019 the Costa Animal Society (CAS), now in its
33rd year, is still busy rescuing and rehoming as many dogs
and cats as it can in Nerja/Maro and its near environs. We
hope you understand that one hundred percent of the work
done by CAS is carried out by unpaid volunteers. In fact, for
most of the CAS volunteers, their animal rescue work is what
they do after they get home from work. Or, in the inspiring
cases of our senior volunteers, it is the work they do after a
lifetime of work.
Fundraising News
CAS’s annual winter ball held last December 1 was a roaring
success with an elegant Casino Royale 007 theme. Eighty-three
guests were in attendance at El Restaurante Cuevas de Nerja,
many enjoying a chance to try their luck at the roulette wheel
So, yes, there are limits as to how many animals we can help.
We are limited by the amount of volunteers we have, by the
funds available to us, and by the space needed to care for these
lovely dogs and cats until we can find them perfectly matched
forever homes.
If the welfare of homeless and/or abused animals concerns you
please considering helping CAS. How’s that for a New Year’s
resolution? For general enquires and a no-obligation chat,
please contact CAS President Vera Newing on 95 252 9670.
Waggy Tales
Ofelia is a 1-2 year old small
Podenco female who was
rescued by an English lady
from the campo in early
November. In a joint effort
between CAS and APA, the
other animal charity in Nerja,
Ofelia was taken to the vet
for evaluation and
vaccinations and spayed a
few weeks later once she’d
put on a few extra pounds.
During that time APA found
a home for the dog in
Germany and she was
housed by CAS in kennels
until her transportation
could be arranged on
December 14. Ofelia
celebrated Christmas in style
under the tree in her new
home sporting a new coat.
Munch was rescued as a
young pup when he was only
a couple of months old and
he grew up in kennels for the
better part of a year. Last
month the handsome devil
was spotted on the CAS
website by an English lady
and/or blackjack table (non-redeemable chips of course). One
of the Costa del Sol’s best entertainment acts, the Mark T.
Connor Band, had the animal lovers dancing like their lives
depended on it right up through the finale encore.
CAS would like to thank all of the businesses who donated
raffle prices and the event’s main sponsor Dentadanés dental
clinic in Maro. We are pleased to announce that a total of
nearly €1,800 was raised on the night. These much needed
funds will be used to cover vet bills and kennel costs, our two
largest expenses, as we help our rescued animals recover to full
health and prepare them for adoption and a future as part of a
loving family, safe and sound.
Ofelia
Punta Lara CAS Quiz
Start the New Year off with a bang by joining CAS at the Punta
Lara Bar for the first quiz of 2019 being held on January 18 at
7.30pm. Put on your thinking caps and help CAS 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.
Rescuing & Fostering Responsibilities
Due the number of abandoned dogs and cats in the
community and the limited places for them to be housed once
they are caught CAS and other animal charities must often ask
Munch
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