Wishing all our Members
Peace and Abundance for 2013
Peace and Abundance for 2013
Our
Mission
To prevent cruelty to Animals.
To one day have a stray free Tobago
Our
Motto
We speak for those who cannot speak for
themselves.
We are an NGO with little funding from
Government and we organize jumble sales,
book sales, adoption drives, collection boxes etc. to raise money to keep the
Shelter afloat. We continually rely on
the goodwill of individuals, both local and our foreign visitors to help us
continue to service the needs of the stray animals in our community.
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Projects
2. Events
3. Education
4. Staff
5. Volunteers & Helpers
6. Adoptions
7. Our projects for 2013
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1. PROJECTS
- Extend and upgrade our Clinic
- New Kitchen
4. Staff
5. Volunteers & Helpers
6. Adoptions
7. Our projects for 2013
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1. PROJECTS
- Extend and upgrade our Clinic
Thanks to Luise Kimme for
Her assistance in accomplishing this and Dr. Paul Crooks, our resident
Veterinarian, is now comfortable in his
‘new clinic’ which is opened daily and offers affordable veterinary care.
- Ask the Vet
Dr. Crooks also continued his TV Programme “Ask the Vet” which raises awareness on the treatment of all animals.
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| Dr.
Paul Crooks, our resident Vet, with Linda, a Committee member and John who always fosters a dog when in |
- New Kitchen
We completed our new
kitchen which we had to relocate when extending the Clinic.
- Boarding Kennels
Our other Project for 2012 was the building of 10 Boarding Kennels which we hope will generate funds for the Shelter. We did not achieve this goal in 2012 but I am pleased to announce that we have now Collected the funding and will start this project In January 2013.
- Christmas fair Dec 2012
- Calendar sale 2013
- Collaborating with others
We helped with the launch of the book “Tobago Exposed” at Stonehaven in exchange for a free advertisement.
- Adoption Drive
Held at the Gulf City Mall,Lowlands . We sold subway tickets and got a percentage from the sales which
went towards the Kennel Project.
Our other Project for 2012 was the building of 10 Boarding Kennels which we hope will generate funds for the Shelter. We did not achieve this goal in 2012 but I am pleased to announce that we have now Collected the funding and will start this project In January 2013.
2. EVENTS
- Successful Fund raising fetes
We started 2012 by organizing a Carnival Party at Stonehaven, the first of our fund raising Events for the year. We continued on to throw other fund raising fetes throughout the year.
We ended the year with another fund raising event at SandyPoint and again raised some funding for our Kennel Project.
We started 2012 by organizing a Carnival Party at Stonehaven, the first of our fund raising Events for the year. We continued on to throw other fund raising fetes throughout the year.
We ended the year with another fund raising event at SandyPoint and again raised some funding for our Kennel Project.
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| Crissy,
one of our Volunteers who helped us at our fund raiser fete |
- Christmas fair Dec 2012
- Calendar sale 2013
TobagoSPCA was given calendars to sell from TTSPCA Trinidad and AWN with half of the money going to them.
- Collaborating with others
We helped with the launch of the book “Tobago Exposed” at Stonehaven in exchange for a free advertisement.
- Adoption Drive
Held at the Gulf City Mall,
- SPOTT
In August we had our free SPAY/NEUTER Clinics with assistance from the Humane Society of the USA, TTSPCA Council and the Tobago House of Assembly, Agricultural Division helped with medications.
We had one clinic at our Shelter at Bacolet and an outreach Clinic in Charlotteville.
Our Wish for 2013 remains the same - that there will be no stray dogs, on the streets, beaches, airport, port, schools and everyone who has a dog will know how to care for it humanely. We hope when the Dangerous Dog Act is proclaimed this may become a reality with the onus being on responsible ownership.
In August we had our free SPAY/NEUTER Clinics with assistance from the Humane Society of the USA, TTSPCA Council and the Tobago House of Assembly, Agricultural Division helped with medications.
We had one clinic at our Shelter at Bacolet and an outreach Clinic in Charlotteville.
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| Dr. Adana Mahase at our outreach clinic in Charlotteville |
We spayed/neutered 100 animals. We would like to have more of these clinics
as we believe that this is the way forward to prevent unwanted puppies and
kittens in Tobago .
Dr. Crooks participated in
a spay week organized by Animal Welfare Network in Trinidad .
- Caribbean Animal Welfare Conference
Alexandra Rothlisberger Program Manager from Humane Society International, USA paid us a visit in March, on her agenda was to choose a location for the next Caribbean Animal Welfare Conference. This conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Trinidad from 14-17th April 2013. She is seen in the photo with Dr. Crooks, Clare Joseph, Shelter Manager, Mary Soodeen, Chairperson and Lois Helmark, Committee Member.
- Testing for Heart worm
Dr. Miguella Mark Carew from theUSA Island
3. EDUCATION
The TTSPCA and AWN in Trinidad have initiated a programme for Primary Schools and we will participate In this programme in 2013. Again we are looking for Volunteers to help with the programme. If you have an email address please forward it to support@ttspca.com
We thank the volunteers who give comfort and socialize our animals to make them adoptable. We NEED more volunteers so please call the Shelter if you can help. Or if you would like to foster a dog.
- Phillipe Le Farge fromIreland
6. ADOPTIONS
Our Tobago Terriers continue to be loved
and adopted by our foreign visitors and we sent Badger, Dexter and Billy to the
UK Germany
Check out some of the lovely dogs that have been adopted at :-
http://tobagospca-adoption.blogspot.com.es/
* Please note that from January 2012 new rules apply in sending dogs to any country within the EC. They are now micro chipped, receive a rabies shot and they can depart 21 days later to their destination. No more quarantine!
7. OUR PROJECTS FOR 2013
- Caribbean Animal Welfare Conference
Alexandra Rothlisberger Program Manager from Humane Society International, USA paid us a visit in March, on her agenda was to choose a location for the next Caribbean Animal Welfare Conference. This conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Trinidad from 14-17th April 2013. She is seen in the photo with Dr. Crooks, Clare Joseph, Shelter Manager, Mary Soodeen, Chairperson and Lois Helmark, Committee Member.
We look forward to attending this Conference.
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| Dr. Crooks (Vet), Clare Joseph (Shelter Manager), Alexandra Rothlisberger, Mary Soodeen, (Chairperson) and Lois Helmark (Committee Member) |
- Testing for Heart worm
Dr. Miguella Mark Carew from the
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| On June 23rd are you interested in FREE testing for your dog? Call TSPCA at 639-2567 for details. |
3. EDUCATION
The TTSPCA and AWN in Trinidad have initiated a programme for Primary Schools and we will participate In this programme in 2013. Again we are looking for Volunteers to help with the programme. If you have an email address please forward it to support@ttspca.com
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| education programme AWN |
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| one of the activity books for the education programme the TobagoSPCA will participate in |
We take this opportunity to thank our
staff - Clare, Denise, Kishon and Leston!
5. VOLUNTEERS & HELPERS
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| Clare Joseph, Shelter Manager |
We thank the volunteers who give comfort and socialize our animals to make them adoptable. We NEED more volunteers so please call the Shelter if you can help. Or if you would like to foster a dog.
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| 2 young volunteers - |
- Phillipe Le Farge from
6. ADOPTIONS
http://tobagospca-adoption.blogspot.com.es/
* Please note that from January 2012 new rules apply in sending dogs to any country within the EC. They are now micro chipped, receive a rabies shot and they can depart 21 days later to their destination. No more quarantine!
7. OUR PROJECTS FOR 2013
- We would like to make the Shelter self sufficient and by completing the Boarding Kennels we will make a start.
- We also want to upgrade the cattery and kitten area.
We appeal for your help
(l)
Donating a monetary gift to any Republic Bank to our Tobago Account
#020408593701
(2) Setting up a standing order with your Bank to
make monthly donations to the Tobago SPCA
Our Wish for 2013 remains the same - that there will be no stray dogs, on the streets, beaches, airport, port, schools and everyone who has a dog will know how to care for it humanely. We hope when the Dangerous Dog Act is proclaimed this may become a reality with the onus being on responsible ownership.
We
thank you all for supporting us
Tobago Shelter
Wishing
you all peace and abundance in the New Year 2013.
