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Read from Bottom and Up for each month.

April 2009 Highlights
From (www.streetdogrescue.com)

30th April

None of the forest pups were there today. We had a drive around the mountains but couldn't see any sign of them. Liam and Tony spotted the old partially blind dog today. They stopped and went back, but by that time it had disappeared. It was on the other side of town from where Luke saw him weeks ago. One of the dogs we fed today was in a very poor state. He has lost quite a lot of hair and is very scared. He did eventually come over for some food. Pippy and Poppy had their first vaccinations today and their first worm treatment.

28th April

pics have been added of the dogs in Holland in their new homes and any news is added under "adopted dogs" on the discussion board.

27th April

Only Rosie and Elf were at the forest huts today. Yesterday Elf was there on her own and before that it was just Bracken. We still haven't seen the other 3. Bigdog has an ear infection which is being treated. Poppy and Pippy have moved in as they were in danger of being run over. William and Trixie move when they see cars coming but the little ones have no road sense. Lily is well and getting bigger by the day.

27th April

All dogs that went to Holland are fine and happy and being well looked after. Sil and Vera have done a brilliant job and the screening process has been thorough. Many homes were refused because they weren't suitable. It is for this very reason that just over a week ago the people who were adopting Samson and Fluffy were told the adoption wouldn't be going ahead. With only a few days to go, another family said they wanted to adopt Fluffy. Until homechecks have been carried out and the adoptions agreements signed, the dogs don't go to any new owners. This is why Fluffy is with a very good and experienced foster carer.

25th April

Just heard that the dogs are doing fine on their journey and will be arriving in Holland tomorrow, late afternoon.

24th April

Wolfy, Snoopy, Bella, Tallulah, Fluffy, Tuffy, Lucky and Samson left on their journey 3 hours ago. They are hoping to make Holland on Sunday afternoon. It was so hard seeing them go. Many of them have been part of our lives and family for such a long time. I just wish they knew what was happening and that they are heading to their forever homes. Sil, vera and maybe my daughter Kerry, are meeting them in Rotterdam with the new owners. As soon as we have pictures of them in their new homes, we will put them on the group page. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored dogs or donated. You have all helped to make this possible. The 2nd trip of dogs going to new homes in Holland should be taking place the first week in June.
None of the pups were at the forest huts this afternoon. It is the first nice day we have had in a while, so I expect that Rosie, Elf and Bracken are all somewhere together. The others haven't shown up yet. All we can do is hope that one day they will turn up. It is the not knowing that is the hard part.

22nd April

Emma here
The Transfer of the pups to Holland Is in 2 days,nerves are fraught, The Rowles use a *Pet Chauffeur* A company who are based In The UK, They were recommended and are really good with the dogs. There is air conditioning and food and water during travel. It is expensive but with the mature dogs, it is important to have people handling them who are experienced.
The second leg of dog Travel was to be done by a lady who offered to Transport the dogs But unfortunately has had to pull out,which Means That *Pet Chauffeur* WILL need to be used again,as you can probably Gather This is NOT a cheap service for a struggling charity
Could you offer a small Donation? even just a couple of Euros or Dollars, Times ARE bad But we have a roof Over our Head on food on our table, with your 2 D

Hi everyone.... I'd like some help in promoting Rudozem street Dog Rescue.

The best way to do this is through the Media!!! Newspapers, radio & even televion if we are lucky!!

Other mediums through the internet - magazines, forums, other charities

If everyone can help write to some of the following email addresses/Enquiry forms, it would help a lot!!!

If you have any more places / email addresses - Please add them!!!

I know the list can be overwhelming, but even if you wrote to only 1 place, it goes a long way!!


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(Tip: You don't have to write to each individual email address... If you take the template letter, and adapt the letter to suit you and what you feel about the cause. In your Email - instead of pasting the email addresses in the "To" field, paste them instead into your "BCC" field. This lets you then send to as many email addresses as you want without the receiver knowing who else you have sent the email to.


Sample Email

From:
To: (leave blank)
Subject:

(Show Cc & BCC): Press on BCC - Add all your email addresses in here. Each email address should be separated by a comma - for mulitple email addresses.

After your letter is ready. Then Press Send. Trust me, it will send to the whole group of emails you have inputed without showing who else you have sent to..

Please be careful when sending the letter to each organisation that the right angle of information applies to that particular company...


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Template Letter can be downloaded from http://www.mediafire.com/streetdogrescue (under RDSR Template Letters)


ADDRESSES/WEBSITES


MAGAZINES

K9 Magazine
http://www.dogmagazine.net/
http://www.dogmagazine.net/about-k9-...
Tel: 08700 114 115
email: mail@k9magazine.com

Dogs Life
http://www.dogslife.com.au/contact_us

Dogs Life magazine
http://dogslifemagazine.com/
http://dogslifemagazine.com/contact-us/

Bark
http://www.thebark.com/
http://www.thebark.com/content/conta...

Dog World
http://www.animalnetwork.com/DogWorl...

http://www.moderndogmagazine.com/
http://www.yourpetmagazine.com.au/

http://www.pawsandclawsonline.com.au/

http://www.petmag.co.nz/

http://www.petfriendsmagazine.com/
stories@petfriendsmagazine.com

http://www.theanimalprint.com/

http://www.thatslife.com.au/

http://www.take5mag.com.au/


CHARITY ORGANISATIONS

http://www.internationalanimalrescue...

http://www.ifaw.org

http://www.greatergood.org


Cesar Millan Foundation

http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/founda...

http://www.animalsheltering.org/

http://www.paws.org


http://www.rescueapet.co.uk/
http://www.rescueapet.co.uk/contactu...


VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS / ORGANISATIONS

Sofia Vegetarian Restaurants -HappyCow- Health Food / Vegan Dining Bulgaria
Source: www.happycow.net

Bulgaria Vegatarian Vegan Restaurants
Source: www.vegetarian-restaurants.net


MEDIA

UK

Peter Barron (Editor, BBC2 Newsnight)
peter.barron@bbc.co.uk

Craig Oliver (Editor, BBC1 Ten O'Clock News)
craig.oliver@bbc.co.uk

Steve Herrmann (Editor, BBC News Online)
steve.herrmann@bbc.co.uk

Ceri Thomas (Editor, Radio 4 Today Programme)
ceri.thomas@bbc.co.uk

Peter Rippon (Editor, Radio 4 PM Programme)
peter.rippon@bbc.co.uk

Nick Robinson (BBC Political Editor)
nick.robinson01@bbc.co.uk

Andrew Marr (BBC Political Editor)
andrew.marr@bbc.co.uk

Mark Easton (BBC News reporter)
mark.easton@bbc.co.uk

Gavin Hewitt (BBC News reporter )
gavin.hewitt@bbc.co.uk

Paul Mason (Reporter, BBC2 Newsnight)
paul.mason.01@bbc.co.uk

Kirsty Wark (Presenter, BBC2 Newsnight)
kirsty.wark@bbc.co.uk

Gavin Esler (Presenter, BBC2 Newsnight)
gavin.esler@bbc.co.uk

John Humphrys (Presenter, Radio 4 Today Programme)
john.humphrys@bbc.co.uk

Sarah Montague (Presenter, Radio 4 Today Programme)
sarah.montague@bbc.co

FUNDRAISING IDEAS / VOLUNTEERS - NEED HELP WITH FUNDRAISER VOLUNTEERS

Hi everyone - if you would like to volunteer in helping fundraise for the Rowles Family. I have put the following information together for you:

PROMOTIONAL TOOLS
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Website: http://www.streetdogrescue.com/

Youtube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIRd3...

RDSL Downloads - Download RDSL Posters, Sponsor a Dog Posters, Sponsor Forms, Handouts, Fun Trivia, Photo Collages, Template Letters etc.

http://www.mediafire.com/streetdogrescue

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WEBSITES YOU CAN USE FOR EVENTS

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/...

http://www.mycause.com.au/

http://www.justgiving.com/

http://www.fundable.com/

http://gofundraise.com.au/?OnlineFun...

http://www.mycharity.ie/

http://www.everyclick.com/

(I don't know what these sites are like - so you'd have to check them out)

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FUNDRAISING IDEAS (FROM EVERYONE IN Fundraising / Creating Awareness discussion

http://www.fundraisingideas.com.au/ (I found this website which has heaps of wonderful ideas)...

http://www.fundraising-ideas.org/ (more ideas)

http://www.fundraiserinsight.org/ (ideas)

http://www.fundraising-ideas.com/ (Directory of Fundraising Items / Products to order)

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FUNDRAISING IDEAS

* Personal Collection Can (spare change)

* FACEPAINTING - great for kids at events in your town, if you can paint or find an artist

* GARAGE SALES - get rid of your old stuff and put these posters Diane and Tony created and a self made RSDR sign..all proceeds go to them ***

* Ice cream cone stands! Puppy Popsicles on hot days...get a little booth
and sell something unique!! People LOVE FOOD!

* Also, at the grocery stores and even online, you can buy a box or two of solid, milk chocolate FUNDRASING

*CANDY BARS..and sell them for $1.00.
I alone, used to buy us 3-4 of those bars. Here is a link, for instance, on candy sales:

http://www.thegoodiesfactory.com/Can...

* CAR WASHES! Huge in high schools...

* GIFT BASKET RAFFLE...can buy stuff dirt cheap and beautiful at Cost Plus stores or stores similar to that and

wrap it up beautifully...with a Raffle Ticket.

* a karaoke night - everyone paid $5 to get up and sing a tune

* A dog costume event! Meet in a park or downtown area...and dress up your dog! Of course, all vaccines would be up to date ;-0 and on leashes.
But the point being, walking the dogs down the street, having little booths
with things to sell..(again, all proceeds go to RSDR)...music, etc. and then, hold a Talent Show and Best Costume contests ;-) You get the picture, but a Puppy/Dog Event once or twice in wonderful weather and a fun Filled day for children and adults, with their pets ♥

* Jewellery / Candle Parties

(ideas above from Nanette M Ruth)

* u can hold a fundraiser at a pub or night club, as many ppl go there and spend money on drinks. find a nice

pub manager who's wiliing to give u some of the money he makes on one evening n have ur fundraiser there. and

u can distribute fliers.

(ideas above from Maria Կաղեան Aaraj)

* Easter Quiz - Charge amount per person for entry, prize an easter egg

(idea above from Sue Gregory of Derbyshire)

* Cookies / Chocolate sales

(idea above from Silvia Duivestein)

OTHER IDEAS

* Walk-a-thon (raise money for every km you walk)

* Lose-a-thon (losing weight)

* Tread-a-thon (raise money for every km u walk on your treadmill)

* Garage Sales

* Hampers

* Quizes

* Bingo

* Auctions

* Cent Sale (is where business donate items - then it's like a raffle draw...with different amounts on different coloured tickets.....- different items for different raffle colours. 1 copy of the raffle goes into a bucket, then copy of that ticket to the customer.... everyone has all the