Barky Bits - Noah`s Bark Dog Rescue

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Official Launch / Movie Fundraiser
We’re delighted to announce our launch and inaugural movie fundraiser in May
where a very exciting Noah’s Bark project will be revealed.
Come along to meet the people behind Noah’s Bark and have a fun afternoon
supporting a great cause!!
2 0 1 4 HI G HL I G H T S TO DAT E:
 We have rehomed more than 30 dogs into wonderful forever
homes
 We continue to strengthen our relationship with the City of
Darebin and are hopeful of building more partnerships at a local
level
 We are hosting our official launch/first movie fundraiser in May
 We are attending the Dog Lover’s Show in May
 We attended the Darebin Pet Expo and held an Adopt-a-Pet day
at Petstock
W E N EED YO U!
 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.
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: [email protected]
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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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.
$10 per Month for 100 Supporters
We Need YOUR Support!!!
At Noah’s Bark we are on a mission to have 100 of our wonderful supporters sign up to
donate $10 a month.
$1,000 a month would allow us to welcome more dogs and also more dogs with higher
medical needs into our family.
Over the course of a year you will have paid for a dog to have their general dental work
done, 1 dog desexed, 2 dogs vaccinated, 8 dogs microchipped or made a significant
contribution to one of our dogs with higher medical needs.
Your support is valuable for groups like Noah’s Bark to continue rehoming our four-legged
friends and at the end of each financial year we’ll send you an annual certificate of
appreciation.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO DO THE WORK YOU BELIEVE IN!
It’s simple and we have three ways you can sign up via our website
(http://noahsbark.org.au/how-you-can-help):
‘Give Now’ – using your credit card they will take the payment each month and issue
you a receipt.
Direct Deposit – set up your own monthly donation with your bank – our details are
available on the website
Paypal – set up a recurring monthly donation through your Paypal account
As always if you have any questions please send us an email at [email protected] or
facebook message and we’ll respond as soon as we can.
Meet Kirby
Introducing Esme
A bright and energetic 4 year old small Jack
Russell Terrier, Kirby hasn’t had much time spent
on him, but what he lacks in skill, he makes up
with in enthusiasm!
A 3 year old small Lhasa Apso x Shih Tzu,
Esme's greatest joy in life will be keeping
you company.
He loves to learn and looks to his humans for
direction. He is also good with other dogs and
cats.
She is good with cats and most dogs and is
learning how good other dogs can be! Her
new owner will need to be strict with her
discipline as she can be quite wilful.
Find out more about Kirby at
www.noahsbark.org.au/adoption
Find out more about Esme 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.
We’ve found our forever homes!!
Chocolate Easter Eggs and Dogs
Chocolate made from cocoa and cocoa beans
contains a nasty little chemical called
Theobromine which can be highly toxic and
dangerous for dogs. Small amounts can lead to
vomiting and diarrhoea, whilst a toxic amount can
lead to tremors, high blood pressure,
hyperactivity, seizures and potentially cardiac
arrest.
If your dog ingests chocolate, be sure to contact
your veterinarian immediately.
Paralysis Ticks
How to brush your dog’s teeth
Commonly found on the east coast of
Australia, stretching from Lakes Entrance
in Victoria through to Cape York in
Queensland, paralysis ticks prefer bush
land and scrubby areas but can be found in
green, grassy areas too.
Here are five steps to brushing your pet's teeth!
Signs that your dogs may be suffering from
tick paralysis include:
 Weakness or paralysis in the back
legs, progressing to the front legs
 Wobbling and lack of coordination
 Coughing, gagging or a grunt on
breathing
 Change in tone of bark
 Difficulty swallowing
 Regurgitating or vomiting
 Drooling
 Inability to stand
 Facial paralysis
If you find a tick or see signs contact or
take your dog to a veterinarian
immediately.
1. Start by handling your pet’s mouth and
rubbing his or her gums gently and briefly, first
with your finger, then a gauze square or a soft
cloth. When your pet is relaxed and enjoying
the attention, introduce the veterinary
supplied toothpaste letting him or her lick a
small amount from your finger.
2. After a few days of practice, introduce the
toothbrush. Apply a bit of toothpaste and let
your pet smell and lick it. Give some treats
and introduce the toothbrush with treats to
your pet ten times.
3. For upper teeth, gently place your free hand
over your pet’s muzzle and lift the lip with
your thumb or fingers. Place the toothbrush
against the teeth and begin brushing the teeth
and gum line. Be gentle, and give your pet lots
of praise.
4. For the lower teeth, use your free hand to
gently pull down the lower lip.
5. Ideally, your pet’s teeth should be brushed
every day, however if you can only manage
once a week, your pet will still benefit.
Make sure you praise often and provide treats, to
make the experience as pleasant as possible.
Noah’s Bark Fitzroy Market Stall
Date: Sat 17 May 2014
Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Website: http://www.fitzroymarket.com
Location: Fitzroy Primary School
319 George Street Level 4, Fitzroy
Items wanted: Clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, baby/kids
clothes, bric-a-brac, homewares, books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, pet
products – beds, jumpers, toys
No: Secondhand electrical goods, toys or cosmetics
Drop-off points:
Glen Iris - Fiona (0409 359 624)
Taylors Lakes - Sharon (0417 757 341)
Reservoir - Zana (0423 399 378)
Lysterfield - Caroline (0432 585 484)
Call Fiona or Zana for more information.
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.
My special donation of $____
to help support our four-legged friends.
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To complete your gift:
Mail to: PO Box 342, Glenroy Vic 3046
Email this form to: [email protected]
Donate online at: noahsbark.org.au/how-you-can-help/