Barky Bits - Noah`s Bark Dog Rescue

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OPENING NIGHT MOVIE FUNDRAISER
The movie that has tongues wagging can help us to
get tails wagging…
For just $30 a ticket you and
your girlfriends (and
boyfriends!) can enjoy a
cheeky night of risqué fun
and frivolity while sipping
bubbly and seeing why
millions of women have been
seduced by FIFTY SHADES OF
GREY.
The fastest selling novel for
adults of all time is now a
controversial movie. This is
your perfect excuse to see
what is sure to be one of
2015’s most talked-about
films
So if you’re not tied up on
Thursday February 12th,
book now at http://
www.trybooking.com/117046
and join us on opening night.
Warning…this film explores a
complex, erotic, modern
relationship.
All funds raised will go towards
Lucy’s future surgeries.
Read Lucy’s story on page 3.
Noah's Bark Dog Rescue’s primary focus is to rescue,
rehabilitate, and rehome unwanted and abandoned
companion canines. We are not a pound; our dogs are
kept in loving foster homes. With nearly 40 years of
animal welfare experience between us we aim to find
Matt: 0409 109 201
Caroline: 0432 585 484
E-mail: info@noahsbark.org.au
the best possible home for each of our rescues taking
into consideration their individual needs and
requirements.
We operate as a not-for-profit organisation and rely on
donations from the public to continue this very
important work.
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email, subscribe on our website.
We thank our followers and other members of the
www.noahsbark.org.au
sharing the word about our dogs, and the network of
public who spread the word by promoting rescue,
other like-minded rescue groups who we work with.
FOST ER C ARERS NEEDED
We are always looking for new foster
carers.
If you would like to join the
Noah’s Bark family and experience the
joy of introducing our dogs to family
life please call
Caroline on 0432 585 484.
Lucy’s Story
Lucy an ex breeding dog arrived in January in
need of a bath, good food and lots of love. We
were delighted to welcome her and are
looking forward to introducing a her to a
family life filled with love and joy. She is a dear
little girl who gets on well with other dogs and
isn’t phased by cats.
Lucy has had a dental and will be going back to
the vet next week to have her mammary tumors
removed. She will also require cataract surgery
on both eyes.
Lucy's vetwork and future surgeries are expected to cost $5000-$6000. If you would
like to contribute to her vetwork, please buy a ticket to our movie fundraiser or visit http://www.noahsbark.org.au/how-you-can-help/
2014 HIGHLIGHTS
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We had a very busy year in 2014 successfully rehoming 102 dogs and 2 cats!
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Ex Breeding dogs
Voluntary Surrenders including 2 cats
Darebin Council dogs
dogs from other rescue groups
Banyule Council dogs
Geelong Animal Welfare dogs
RSPCA Queensland dogs
RSPCA NSW dogs
We had two successful movie fundraisers in Northcote and Brighton raising more than $4,000
We launched our inaugural Noah’s Bark Calendar featuring some of our rehomed four-legged
friends
We forged new partnerships with Councils and animal welfare organisations
We participated in the Pet Lover’s Show in Melbourne, held two adoption days and participated in
four local Council family days
All of this we could not have achieved without you, our valued supporters and with your continuing help
and assistance we’re looking forward to an even more successful 2015!
VERA
Our beautiful little girl Vera has found her perfect forever home with Mum Lucy, daughter Isabel and
her new buddy Louis.
Vera came to us from a breeding establishment and as well as being extremely timid she also displayed
a terrible fear of males. Sometimes this can manifest due to a predominantly female staff interaction
before coming to us but Vera's fear was much more deep seated than this.
Vera's foster parents did notice a slight improvement over a long period of time - she would no longer
bolt out the room when her foster Dad came in but if he was to move, cough or sneeze, she'd be gone.
When there was no male influence in the house however Vera would become a different dog, relaxed,
playful even cheeky.
When we received a call from Lucy and she explained what a lovely calming household they had, we
thought it sounded perfect for Vera. Almost straight
away our little poppet bonded with Isabel and they
are now inseparable .
Animal Registration
Being a responsible pet owner means ensuring your
animal’s are registered with your local council. Animal
registrations are due by 10 April across Melbourne’s
councils and every cat and dog over the age of three
months must be registered.
Pet registration is a legal requirement under the Domestic
Animals Act 1994. You can be fined for not complying.
However, there are many additional reasons to register
your pet.
While microchipping provides a reunification service, there
are many things that microchipping cannot provide that
registration does which includes the designated dog parks
which so many of Noah’s Bark’s families enjoy.
Meet Petey
Introducing Dinah
Petey is a worried little man. He needs an
owner who will help build his confidence!
Dinah is a beautiful old soul with plenty of life
left in her!
Petey is good with other dogs as long as they
respect his space - he would be happy to share
his home with a low key dog and is cat friendly!
Everyone who meets her can't believe that
she is 16 years young!
Petey is not suited to a home with children. His
new owners will need to be home most of the
time.
Find out more about Petey at
www.noahsbark.org.au/adoption/
Dinah is used to living with other dogs and
cats and having human companionship and
would like to continue this with a similar arrangement
Find out more about Dinah at
www.noahsbark.org.au/adoption
K EEP IN TOUC H!
Don’t forget to email us your stories and photos. We always love
to hear how our four-legged friends are doing.
Noah’s Bark 2015 Calendars Still Available!!
$15 including postage
There are a limited number of our calendar’s still available—
to order email info@noahsbark.org.au
Upcoming Events:
PETstock Adoption Day - Saturday 7 February
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Venue: PETstock, Clifton Hill. 592-596 Smith Street
Noah’s Bark Opening Night Movie Fundraiser - Thursday 12 February
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Dendy Cinema, 26 Church St Brighton
Darebin Kite Festival - Sunday 14 March
Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Edwardes Park Lake, Reservoir
Stonnington Pets in the Park – Sunday 22 March
Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Central Park, Malvern East
Please accept my kind donation to help Noah’s Bark rescue, rehabilitate and rehome our four-legged
friends:
$50
$100
$200
which will help pay for one of our four-legged friends’ vet check.
which will help pay for one of our four-legged friends’ anaesthetic.
which will help pay for one of our four-legged friends’ general dental.
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To complete your gift:
Mail to: PO Box 342, Glenroy Vic 3046
Email this form to: info@noahsbark.org.au
Donate online at: noahsbark.org.au/how-you-can-help/