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March for the Greyhounds 18th Nov 2006
There will be a march protesting the continuing abandonment and killing of greyhounds, inspired by the Sunday Times news stories from July 2006, in London on November 18th. This is a general protest and a chance for all doglovers, whether greyhound owners, owners of other breeds or people who just like dogs and don’t like […]
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Ollie (Petseek, Warwickshire)
15/11/2006 Sad news. Poor little Ollie has had to be put to sleep as he had kidney trouble and problems with his rear legs. As his rescuer says: “that’s probably why he was found as a stray – how can people be so cruel?” -
Are Two Oldies better than One?
We usually have lots of pairs of homeless oldies listed on the website – each dog waiting for a new loving home with his or her best friend, often a lifetime companion. Read Frances’ account of her experience of adopting a pair of beautiful oldies. -
Oldies Club Christmas Cards are here!
Get your Oldies Club Christmas cards – two designs available.
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China: so happy in her new home
China was rehomed by The Ark to the family of one of their volunteers. -
Bella is staying at The Ark, in her little palace…
Regular readers will have seen lovely old Bella the Staffie who has been waiting at The Ark, for the chance of a new home, since her owner died. -
OLDIE SPRINGER MISSING IN BERKSHIRE – Have you seen Tess?
Springer Spaniel, Tess, went missing from Ockwells Park in Maidenhead, Berkshire at around 7pm on Thursday 28 September. Have you seen Tess?
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Search for Tess on 14 October – Volunteers needed, Maidenhead
The owners of Tess, the oldie Springer who went missing in Maidenhead recently, are organising a search party for Saturday 14 October. Please can you join the search?
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Charlotte (Derby RSPCA)
5/11/2006 Poor little Charlotte has passed away – so sad that she spent her final months without a home of her own. -
Curly (Derby RSPCA)
20/11/2006 Curly has been rehomed!
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Jessie (Derby RSPCA)
11/11/2006 Jessie has been adopted by her fosterer! -
Oldies Posters for download here – AOL and NTL users, please read!
Are you with AOL or NTL for your internet access? You may not be getting our email updates! Posters and memos are on our website too, please check them here!
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Tofty (Algernon Trust Animal Sanctuary, Northants)
11/11/2006 Little Tofty has been put to sleep. Run free now Tofty.
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A letter from Bruno Shortlegs!
Bruno has sent a letter to his old foster home! -
Titch & Jade (Oldies Club)
Titch and Jade were in Oldies Club foster care – and they never left, as their foster parents were unable to part with them! See the photos from their Rehoming Party here! -
Oldies Coats – email problem contacting volunteers
Bit of a hiccup on the email front…
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Monty Dobermann (Wood Green Animal Shelters, Cambs)
29/10/2006 We are so sorry to hear that Monty has passed away. -
Wag & Bone Show Oldies (including competition results)
The Oldies Club stall at the 2006 Wag & Bone Show raised nearly £250 and lots of awareness. Many thanks to our kind sponsors, Initial Ideas & WOW
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Freddie (The Ark, Lincolnshire)
24/8/2006 We are very sad to relay the news that poor old Freddie has, on veterinary advice, had to be put to sleep. Run free now Freddie. -
Thank You Oscar! (Oldies Club)
A tribute to Oscar the Golden Oldie by his devoted new owners.
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