Cyprus update

Re: Cyprus update

Saskia Quinn — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:11:14 GMT

Well done Dippy!

You done brilliant! Defintely write an article for the VNJ! I would definitely read it.

p.s we missed you!!

Re: Cyprus update

Dippy — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:09:05 GMT

Forgot to say, the grand total raised was just over £3500 altogether.

S-J, I think I can cope with adopting a few feral groups to feed each time I go over. It's amazing that they know Ruth's car and just appear out of the woodwork when she arrives in various wasteland places, backs of hotels etc. How she's never run any of them over, I don't know! The worst bit was sitting in a car which stank of catfood in the sun

Re: Cyprus update

S-J — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:23:59 GMT

hey Dippy

glad that you enjoyed yourself, though i suspect u arent going to be having any peaceful hols to yourself i imagine ur planning the next trip over already.

glad it all worked out

Re: Cyprus update

Dippy — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:56:02 GMT

There's a sanctuary called Argos over near Larnaca so possibly that one at a guess. Didn't venture that far afield as there was enough to keep us busy opver the west side!

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Katy — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:51:39 GMT

My mother in law sometimes helps out with one of the charities over in Larnaca I think. Not got a clue which one though.

She used to take stray dogs and cats over for them to rehome.

Can't wait til my hol!!!

Re: Cyprus update

Dippy — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:46:14 GMT

Hi Katy

Didn't go to Frenaros or meet any Jess's but it would depend where they adopted her from anyway as only went out and about to homes with the one charity in Peyia so was mainly villages local to there. Hope you have a great time when you go over though!

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Katy — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:20:13 GMT

That's fab! Sounds like you loved it!

I wonder if you met my in laws? They have a rescue dog called Jess. And they live in Frenaros?

I'm going out there for a hol to visit them in June. Can't wait!!!

Re: Cyprus update

Fiona Leathers — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:54:43 GMT

Well done Dippy! It must be a great feeling to know that you've made a difference! You should right a report for the VNJ about your time in Cyprus - it would make great reading! Maybe encourage others to do the same!

Re: Cyprus update

Dippy — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:28:58 GMT

Hi all

Just got back (delayed flight) and am very tired! Had the most fantastic time, made loads of new friends (and sat in the gardens of a few very nice villas along the way whilst visiting various dogs in foster homes etc!) Did some trapping, did the rounds of various shelters, did our day on donkey ride duty at the annual fundraising dog show in the harbour, visited two veterinary practices (very different standards out there and raised several questions for me to think about as and when we ever do make the move, like lay staff doing things RVN's aren't even allowed to do and potentially jeopardising my RVN status if I was expected to do them too!), cried several times and nearly came home with a suitcase full of furry babies. That's really about it (the brief version anyway - I could waffle for hours!) but it was great to see where our money is going and to meet some of the success stories (like a couple who have 9 rescue dogs from PARC and are about to come back to the UK for 12mths for work, bringing all 9 with them, fully passported, and then take them all back again in 12mths when they return - how's that for dedication?) When you get to "go behind the scenes" with those who know where to look and who get contacted a million times a day by people in need of help, it makes you realise just how enormous the problem is, not least because of the now recently added issue of literally dozens of abandoned animals previously "rescued" by UK ex-pats who have now fallen victim to the exchange rate and decided to cut their losses and come back to the UK. Anyway, have tons of photos and although I never want to come home when I've been there, this time was the worst and I actually feel really down in the dumps today (not to mention flippin freezing and in need of my missed night's sleep!) I had planned to go somewhere different in September as I've been to Cyprus the last 4 times in a row but something tells me that's not gonna happen

Re: Cyprus update

Saskia Quinn — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:38:55 GMT

yes, it is a good job you are still off!! you will be tired lol!!

That is a fantastic turnout - well done!!

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Steph Worsley — Sun, 03 May 2009 01:34:58 GMT

will do Paula....that is if I get chance to speak to her.....42 people coming, 3 reps and 2 speakers...I'm gonna be tired (good job I'm still off on the friday from my surgery!!!)

Re: Cyprus update

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:20:50 GMT

cool! She will be very tired I am sure!

Tell her I was asking for her, wont you Steph?

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Steph Worsley — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:12:03 GMT

no contact, but she is coming to my meeting next week (only getting back into the country on wed night!) so I shall be asking her all about it!

Re: Cyprus update

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:15:25 GMT

has anyone been in contact with Dippy?

I wonder how she is getting on?