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Sunday 23rd February – CYDRA’s 3rd Annual General Meeting
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. All reports have been circulated either before the meeting or immediately afterwards to members and the full set of audited accounts is available for inspection. Barbara highlighted the difficult year it has been throughout Cyprus and how that has affected everyone. Shelters had to fight hard to survive and CyDRA has continued to provide what financial support they can, but with everyone suffering financially the knock on effect to charities is obvious. Barbara thanked Lesley Hey for her amazing fundraising efforts throughout the year, gave details of the dogs re-homed and emphasised that the biggest positive step forward by CyDRA last year was the introduction of the training and education programmes, lead by Carole Husein. The Treasurer highlighted the highs and lows financially and that it is fully apparent that 2014 is going to be a very difficult year for us, with a need to raise an additional 10,000 euros on top of the previous year’s fundraising if we are to continue rehoming dogs at the 2013 rate. Several plans are in place to work towards raising this additional amount. There were updates from the shelters we support and a report about the Training and Education programmes. This was followed by the re-election of the Committee, with all members from the previous committee being unanimously re-elected. So your Committee members are: Chair: Barbara Bahlburg Vice Chair: Eamonn Quinn Secretary: Julie Quinn Treasurer: Maggie Dolan Committee member: Carole Husein Our thanks go to everyone for standing for re-election. There being no other business relevant to the business of the AGM, the meeting was closed by the Vice Chair who encouraged everyone to continue working together to ensure another successful year for the dogs of Cyprus. Full Minutes will be circulated to all paid up members prior to the next AGM. Related...
Read MoreArrival Wednesday 5th March 2014 of Thomas in Frankfurt
Yesterday Thomas is arrived in Frankfurt. He has already found his forever home. He was eagerly awaited at the airport. His story makes us speechless. Thomas was found as he was tied to a tree. It´s not known how long he was tied there. He had injuries to the body, indicating that he was bitten by another dog when he hung on this tree. How can people tie their dog to a tree and just leave it be as his fate? What an ordeal. Dear Thomas, now you can start a better life, full of love. You’re safe now. Your story will not repeat itself. All the best for you! Related...
Read MoreSushi (J)
Date of birth: October 2013 High to shoulder: 40 cm Vaccinated: yes Neutered: not yet Homed: March 2014 Sushi and her sister Bonnie are sisters of the poor pups which had to spend the first weeks of their lives in horrible circumstances. These both have been more lucky and could have been placed into a foster home. Now their luck is unfortunately finished, their foster home couldn’t keep them any longer and they had to join their brothers in the shelter. Sushi is only a little smaller than her sister Bonnie, she is also very active and playful. She is looking for a loving and active family. She would love to visit with her family a dog school, to learn as much as possible. If you would like to give Sushi a good home, please feel free to contact us. Related...
Read MoreLewis (P)
Date of birth: May 2013 High to shoulder: 39 cm Vaccinated: yes Neutered: yes Homed: March 2014 Lewis was just 2 months old when he came to the shelter and he is now 8 months old. His entire, short life, has been spent there. The big wide world is foreign to him and he probably thinks there is nothing else other than the bars of his kennel and occasional walks. We do not want Lewis to spend his whole life in the shelter and wish so much a home for him. He is a cheerful, cheeky and very alert young dog. Lewis is very lively and playful, but equally just as cuddly! Of course, Lewis has a lot to learn, so a dog school here would be certainly helpful. All in all, Lewis a dog who is not fearful in the shelter and gets on well with other dogs. He is vaccinated and neutered. For Lewis we want an athletic family, as Lewis is a young dog and has a lot of energy. Look at Lewis here then get in touch: Related...
Read MoreUschi and Marie – have found together a forever home
Uschi and Marie have found together a home in Germany. First the family has fallen in love with Uschi (formerly Ursula) and then they have adopted Marie 3 weeks ago. They say that it´s very interesting how different the dogs are. Uschi was on the first night very quiet, Marie went right over the table and benches and is a real whirlwind. If the two don´t sleep they actually play most of the time with each other. There are nothing more exciting than watching dogs, just when they form a new pack and treat each other! Uschi and Marie feel comfortable in her new home very well and all family members are very happy to have them. Related...
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