K9 CHRISTMAS DINNER/FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2009 FORTELEZA DEL MAR, PUERTO COLON (beneath the Lighthouse) (ample private parking scheduled) Cabaret 8.30pm till late. Auction, Tombola, Raffle & ‘Stand Up Sit Down’ Bingo Admission by Ticket Only €15 available from the kennels or 619678384 All proceeds to the care of the lost and abandoned animals of Tenerife K9 appreciates the support freely offered by the Artist’s appearing. Please come along and ‘splash the cash’. All for a good cause.

The walk starts from Alcala by MDI, walking to Playa San Juan and back again.
Followed by live music, entertainers, raffles at Tu Rincon Bar, Alcala plaza from 1pm

many entertainers , raffle, tombola

€5 entrance including buffet.

Starlights Show Bar, Coral Mar Square, Silencio

HELLO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF OUR ANIMALS,      

Sorry it has been a long time since a K9 newsletter has been published.   What with illnesses of helpers and lack of them in general time has gone by so quickly.

We still continue to rescue many dogs and cats, neutering and spaying as we go as the secret is to stop the breeding.   Don’t worry breeding will never be stopped altogether - some escape the net all the time!   The thing is that no matter if we are short of help or money the same numbers of animals always need to be rescued.  And money is what we need to talk about.

Always, money needs to be spent on animal food, vet bills, medicines, parasite sprays
and a variety of things needed for the daily, weekly and monthly running of the
kennels.   MONEY, MONEY, MONEY.   As an animal Sanctuary we simply cannot
do without it!   The kennels cost at least as much if not slightly higher than a year ago.
to run but one problem now exists, shortage of MONEY because of the economic
climate in general.   Because of this, funds are much more difficult to raise,
attempting markets, car boot fares, nearly new sales etc.   The truth is we are only
raising less than half the MONEY we were a year ago.   We thought it was hard then
but now………

The stage we have reached folks is that for example we owe the food suppliers €2,500 and the veterinary establishments €3,500 alone.    This cannot continue.   Like all suppliers of services they need to be paid.   They are being patient but we are at the “red letter” stage.  We continue to ask them for their services, paying them only a fraction of what we owe.

In the meantime the animals are well taken care of, much with the help of volunteer helpers, but without an urgent injection of funds our future looks gloomy and questionable.

We do not like begging letters but this is one! We are in a desperate financial state. As members we are asking you for extra donations thus enabling K9 to continue to function normally without the thoughts of a bankrupt situation.   This can be done in the form of donations (large or small) or paying your out of date yearly subscription (€20) (if applicable).   We really need to raise €7000 to clear our debts and get back on “even” again.   So please dig into your pockets and purses and donate to this very worthy cause.   Can you really say “no” to all those lovable animals we have in our care.   We as an organization have faith that you can help the animals in this time of need.   In anticipation, the Committee, helpers and animals of K9.

Send your cheque with your name and address to: La Presidente, Refugio de Animales (K9), Apartado No 67, Adeje 38670, Tenerife, Canary Islands. Make your cheque out to “REFUGIO DE ANIMALES (K9)”  We will receipt all donations.   If you have any problems sending money telephone 0034 922 782840 or 922 740160

Some Facts: Since Jan 1st we have taken in 230 dogs, we currently have 78 dogs available for homing.

Sorry, hope to back to normal in September

Sixth Sense is a new company that is offering parking senses for your cars. So if you hate reversing, make your life easier and safer, no more dents from bumps.

Contact Gary on 660 061 434, or email garysixthsense@aol.com

For every installation Gary will give K9 a donation of €5, so make sure you mention K9 when contacting him.

Sorry for the inconvienience.

Our phone has gone to the heavens, we are currently waiting for a new one, this is taking longer than expected, Vodafone for you.

If you need to contact us, use our website.
Thanks

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEARLY NEW SALE ON SATURDAY 11th HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Due to Pat the cat going into hospital for a new hip, the nearly new sale that was due to take place on the 11th July in Callao Salveje has been cancelled the next one will be on the 8 August

Thanks