Biancas' Newsletter April 2012

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Official Bianca Association Newsletter | Year III

http://bianca.pt/english | http://bianca-pet-rescue-adoption.blogspot.com

EMILIOFeatured Animal

see page 4

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EDITORIAL

The month was relatively calm. Some abandoned animals,

others adopted, and it seemed we were going to have a

peaceful month. Unfortunately near the end of the month

we lost three animals in the same week. It started with

Parra, then Daissy and at last Fuzy. It was indeed a sad

week.

Mister is being socialized and for that we count with the

precious help of the volunteer Joyce that took him home

for one week and started the process. You can know more

about Joyce at the “Volunteer of the month” section of this

newsletter.

And we were lucky to welcome several foreign volunteers. Two of them stayed here for

about a month! They are undoubtedly a big help in taking care of the more than 250

animals living at our shelter.

Good reading!


MAKING ANIMALS HAPPY

The bazaar is made of donated articles that

are afterwards sold and all the income

reverts entirely to Association Bianca.

The featured article of this month is an

Arraiolos’ carpet. It is another beautiful

piece made by our volunteers and

supporters.

See other items and utilities at the blog and

know that by buying something you are

directly and actively helping Association

Bianca.

http://fazendoanimaisfelizes.blogspot.com

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Emilio

Johny

Sarah

Sérgio PockyRiva

Janine Iankie

JoelJasmine Jonas

Vivi

Yuma

Emma

WE WERE ABANDONED.. .


Bianca was formed almost 10 years ago and (unfortunately) we

know by heart all the excuses people come up with to give their

animals: health problems, job transfers, new houses, divorces, etc.

But in fact, for those who love animals, there is no reason in the

world that could lead them to abandon their animal.

Our shelter is not the perfect home for any animal. We bring them

to the shelter (hopefully) temporarily, give them a safe place to

heal and be cared for, while trying to promote a responsible

adoption for each and every animal. A responsible adoption

because, if someone lacks the conditions to adopt, they shouldn’t

do it. The animal may become stressed, psychologically damaged

and his future life may be impaired.

If you want to join our cause, you may visit us on Saturdays and

find out more about us and our work. All help is welcome.

If you can and want to adopt, please send an email to

[email protected].

If you cannot adopt but want to help, know that you may sponsor.

This way you will be providing an extra welfare to an animal.

Know more at http://bianca.pt/english or send us an email.

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Ariana Buba

Brad

IN MEMORY OF. . .


WE WERE ABANDONED.. .

D A I S S YDaissy was abandoned near the shelter along with 3 other dogs.

We only managed to catch 2 of them: Daissy and Estrella. Daissy

had some old health problems and despite of her age we always

tried to improve her quality of life. One of her front legs had to

be amputated and we controlled her heart condition. Initially she

was very shy but in time she became much more sociable and

loved caresses. Unfortunately, and despite her daily medication,

she had a heart attack and died in her way to the vet. May you rest

in peace dear Daissy.

P A R R AParra was a senior female dog that was at our shelter for too long.

She was calm, sweet and did not like confusion. She just wanted

to relax at her favorite spot. One morning we arrived at the

shelter and found Parra dead. The autopsy revealed a big tumour

in her spleen. She died without ever finding a home where she

could rest and have the peace she desired so much. We hope you

found that peace now.

F U Z YFuzy was a young, live and energetic female dog, that loved to

run. That is why when we saw her so apathetic and vomiting that

day we knew that something was wrong. She was imediately

taken to the vet and the results could not be worse. She had a

liver tumour with metastasis all over her body. She died at the

vet. Rest in peace sweet Fuzy.

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congenital or resulted from some infection. We

do know that at the moment it is not treatable

and Emilio will be most certainly blind for life.

Nevertheless a blind dog may be happy and, like

we have said before in other cases, they learn

how to deal with their condition very easily and

adapt just fine.

They just need a little more attention during the

walks so that they don’t hit anything. Above all

they need love like any other dog.

FEATURED ANIMAL

SPECIAL ADOPTIONS

COVER ISSUE

E M I L I O

Elfo at our shelter.

E L F O


Emilio at our shelter.

Elfo is a senior dog, super sweet and

sociable that was found wandering near our

shelter.

One morning, our volunteers arrived and

saw him walking on the side of the road

and picked him. Elfo has been at Bianca’s

shelter ever since.

He is a small sized dog, with no health

conditions, loves cuddles, being brushed

and being around people. He is just not

very fond of long walks. He needs a

comfortable and warm home.

Adopt him!

Emilio was found blind and with

his fur in a terrible condition. He

is a 2 year old mixed Shih-tzu and

he is very nice and sweet. Since

we do not know his life story we

do not know if his blindness is

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I’M A VOLUNTEER

J o y c e K o e r s


Hello, my name is Joyce Koers and I’m from

Holland. I have 2 dogs, 3 cats and 2 rabbits at

my home. One of my dogs came from Greece

where he was abandoned. My other dog came

from Poland out of a very bad shelter. My cats

are from a shelter in Holland and the rabbits I

adopted too. Since I was little I loved animals

and wanted to work with them.

Sadly enough I worked since I was 16 years old

because I didn’t like to go to school. It was not

an ‘animal job’ but as a ‘car cleaner’ in the

garage and later as mechanic.

My heart was still with the animals all that

time, so I started studying about that area

when I was 27 years of age. I liked it very much.

I also started volunteering at a shelter in Holland by the same time. After 2 years I finished

my education with a good result and I decided to search for an animal related job. It was

not so easy but after one year I found a job in an animal hotel, and I do it still and like it

very much. I had to stop volunteering in the shelter in Holland because I must work at

weekends.

At my work we also take care of dogs who come from Spain and Portugal if they have no

place to go on that moment. We take care of them until they have a home.

So I came in contact with Dierenhulp Mirbessa and I asked Thea if it was possible to

volunteer at Bianca. The next month I was here.

I widened my eyes because it was an amazing view to see all the nice dogs, they were happy

and all of them had food/water and a clean place to sleep.

I was very happy to see that because the year before I went to Poland and the shelter I saw

there was very bad. I made a complaint against the owner of that shelter and hope they do

something about that! That’s one of the reasons I love Bianca, I like to work there, the

people are all very nice. But the most important thing is that they are very good for the

animals! Respect for you all!!!

It gives me a good feeling that I can do something to help the animals too, that’s why I help

at Bianca. I have been there for 5 times now and it is not the last time. I’ll try to go 2 times

a year. The memories to take home are always good. I go home with a good feeling because

I know the animals are in good hands at Bianca!

Message for everyone if you have the possibility to do volunteer work do it, you won’t

regret it!

BIANCA ON THE RADIO

We have noticed before that Association Bianca has, for quite some years, a weekly radio

show at SesimbraFM. Since August 2011 this show may be heard in podcast at the site

http://soundcloud.com/biancaassociation. The broadcasts of 2011 are already available

online. If you could not listen to the broadcasts you can do it here, freely and with an easy

access. Listen and advertise!

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NEWS of the MONTH

It was with a lot of emotion that the second anniversary of the “Lets walk the dog” group

was celebrated with a cake and lots of treats. We were happy to welcome some new faces

that wanted to be a part of this special day and now say that they will not miss the next

walk. If you want to participate know that the next walk is scheduled for the next May 5th

at 10 a.m. Join the group on facebook https://facebook.com/groups/vamospassearocao

A N N I V E R S A R Y O F “ L E T S W A L K T H E D O G ”

Everything Outlander faire and Whiskey tasting benefit for our Association.

On Saturday, April 14th the group gathered at The Dawg/Central Dawgma in Frederick,

Maryland, where they could Skype with Mike Gibb. There were raffle tickets for cool stuff,

donations at the Foster Dog Shares, the Outlander Kitchen Recipes and Bernie’s Bianca

Biscuits booths. People received booklets of Outlander kitchen recipes and homemade

treats for their dogs!! And so much more!

On Sunday, April 15th the gathering was at the Catoctin Creek Distillery in Purceville VA

where they could Skype with Mike Gibb, taste fabulous whiskies made in the distillery

and learn about the whisky making process!

We thank “Friends of Bianca” for all the support they are giving us.

Join the group on Facebook and learn more about these

events and about “Friends of Bianca”.

https://facebook.com/groups/329 612760386249/

E V E R Y T H I N G O U T L A N D E R F A I R E

Rita RedShoes is our new ambassador. Lady of a great voice

and with an admirable stage presence Rita RedShoes

accepted the challenge to support our cause without even

thinking twice. We thank her very much and wish her the

greatest success.

N E W A M B A S S A D O R

Bianca's first major event, the "Evening For

Bianca", held last April 28th and placed in

Hairyhall Community Center, Aberdeen,

Scotland, went really well. More than 100 people

crowded into the room and were royally rewarded

by terrific performances from Sue Robertson,

Michelle Bruce, Yvonne Morton, Alan Walker and

Malcolm Dowie. Reaction from the audience was

E V E N I N G F O R B I A N C A


Rita Redshoes

very favourable, with some asking when the next event was, while those assembled dug

deep for raffles and even deeper for a beautiful carriage clock donated by Aberdeen's Lord

Provost which was auctioned.

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Nuki Carlin Rinaldi

Silvana

Kiara

Lapa

Gema

LolaNini

Estrelinha

Rimaldi

Risoto

Deeks

Talla

Carlota

I FOUND A HOME. . .

It is always a great joy to see an animal being adopted. An

adoption should always be a conscientious, well though and

voluntary act. And that is why at Bianca all adoptions are carefully

considered.

This way we try to assure that the animals are in good hands, that

they will have a family for their entire lifes and will be loved,

cherished and respected as a member of the family that feels,

reacts and suffers like all of us. And even with all this some

animals are still returned.

Remember, if you cannot adopt there are other possibilities for

you, like sponsoring. In this case, you are actually helping without

taking the animal into your home. You may walk your sponsored

animal, take him to the vet, etc. They thank that!

Go to http://bianca.pt/english or send an email to

[email protected] and find out more about it.

If you send us photos we will publish them on our website and

social networks.

Contact us by e-mail for the address [email protected]!


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Denie Cuca MikoDinah

Emma Belga Bob

Boris

Marcy João Gil MikoAxel


I FOUND A HOME. . .

TIPS

When we adopt a dog we never think that he may get lost. The truth is that even with all

the attention regarding the possible dangers, there are times when we may not be able to

react in time, and the animal may loosen himself and run away. We leave here some tips

that may help prevent this situations.

Everytime you walk your dog be sure that the collar or harness is well placed in a way that,

even if he struggles a bit he will not become loose. Always walk him on a leash in public

places and it is very important to teach him to obey to your call not just at home.

If your dog becomes loose don’t scold him when he returns to you. He will feel like

returning to you is a bad thing and will hesitate the next time.

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EVENTS

S O L I D A R Y C A I

The Animation Center for the Childhood (CAI) of

Cercizimbra created, in cooperation with Bianca, a

project named “Solitary CAI for Association Bianca”.

Since March that a set of action are being developed:

visits to the shelter for dog walks, awareness campaigns

at schools and kindergartens, food and insecticide

collections, workshops intituled “Blanket construction”

and “Nests construction”, amongst other things.

In March and April dozens of children visited Bianca

and became in love with the project.

In April Bianca has already visited Cotovia’s

kindergarten and Basic School of Santana.

Cercizimbra, Bianca and above all the children and the

animals deserve congratulations.

S I L E N T A U C T I O N

The “Friends of Bianca” group is developing an

online silent auction with different items you

can bid. Every once in a while new items are

being auctioned. See more by joining the

facebook group “Support Friends of Bianca”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/329 612760386249/.

All proceeds go to homeless, abused and neglected pets.

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