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Our TOTE Kennel place is now being taken by BLONDIES HARRY.

DON'T FORGET!!!

DOGS TRUST HOUND DAY SUNDAY 11th JULY 11 - 5.00

Berkswell & Balsall Common RFC Honily Road Meer End Nr Kenilworth CV8 1NQ

Skye (our dog of the year) Wins Honours at Crufts

SKYE, surpassed himself at Crufts recently. Skye, who was adopted by Gemma Dayman 3 years ago from the Rugby & Coventry Retired Greyhound Trust, is now 8yrs old. His racing career spanned Walthamstow, Milton Keynes and Coventry Stadiums - 84 races in all. But he has had a very busy and active retirement as well. Last September he was named 'Greyhound of the Year' and he become a Gold Medal Good Citizen Award dog.
He also loves dog shows and this year at Crufts he won the Obedience Class, won the Veteran Class and came third in the Greyhound and Coursing Class. All that and handsome looks and a fantastic personality.
Just goes to show that not only do greyhounds make loving and gentle pets, although it is true most are a lot lazier than Skye, they can be trained to a very high level of obedience as well in some cases.

BLOOD DONOR DAY

Teh Medi Vet Collection Team was with us again on February 15th. Ricky, Daisy, Harry (both), Jenny, Safa, Fifi, Romeo, Leigh all gave blood PLUS 2 of our boarding visitors Joker and Freddie. Maz had given blood last time but didn't this time as she was a bit nervous. Pepsi came along but she bled a bit slowly so she got let off - she still had her weetabix after though for being such a good girl. The rest of our retireds were illegible this time because they had just had their ops.

WOW!!!! Guess what, on my holidays in the kennels Sari and Sally took me to see the blood donors, I was rather excited! To tell you the truth I wasn't the least bit scared, because when they shaved my fur it tickled and they were lovely and kind to me as well! Once they'd finished they gave me lots of cuddles and I gave them lots of sloppy kisses, they also gave me a yummy biscuit and some weetabix because I had been so brave.
Now I have a bandage as you can see in the picture, it's not sore Mum and Dad. I promise! Can't wait to see you!
Love Joker (Lauren helped me write to you)

Please let me know if you would be interested in bringing your greyhound up next time the team are here.
It will always be a weekday - next date in 3 mths time

  • Dogs Homed MAY - JUNE

JAY JAY (Sarasota Jay Jay) has found his spacial new home with Josie Newman and her son Chris. He does the walking and is helping Jay Jay come to terms with the big outside world and he gets all his cuddles at home with Josie while Chris is at work.

SHELLEY (Fabulous Shelley) is now living very happily with Mary and Alan Norman. She loves visiting their house boat and is helping Alan recover from major surgery.

MURPHY (Maxilla Murphy) now lives with Christine & Colin Norton, GUS the Pomeranian, a Molly & Scooby the Chihuahuas. Qute a 'doggy' household but they all get on really well.

TEDDY (Blade Shadow) has had his second chance and loves his new family - Sarah & James Jorden and Melissa, Callum & Cameron dote on their new dog. Possibly the hamster is not so keen!

JENNY (Kerry Lady) was so shy we thought she would need to be with another dog but with her new owner Susan Mason she is totally at ease and relaxed and loves her new home.

ZARA (Zara Zoom) is a lucky girl - homed by Elaine and Ivan Rathbone she has only to wait till the end of July when Ivan retires and she will have constant companionship.

BUSTER (Watch for Buster) was very sadly returned to us after a marital split. A wonderful boy with other dogs and small children he now lives with Maureen & Julian Ingleby and their lovely greyhound Jenny. She and the Inglebys have all been very sad since Buddy died and Buster is helping the healing process.

MIMI (Enjoy Me) is living very happily with first time dog owners Hazel & Craig Fanstone and 10yr old Ryan. Ryan is a wizz on his Nintendo with his reality Dogs - now he's learning the joys and responsibilities of having a real one.

Crash (Crashes Fortune) has found his dream home! He now lives in Staffordshire with Sarah & Simon Wood, Lily 13, Maisie 9 and the cats Florence & Matilda. This wonderful boy has found the loving home he deserves.

!! 51 GREYHOUNDS HOMED IN 2009 !! HELP US TO MAKE IT MORE THIS YEAR !!

KEEP SPREADING THE WORD (AND BUSINESS CARDS) WHEN YOU ARE OUT WITH YOUR GREYHOUNDS! IT’S THE GREYHOUNDS THEMSELVES WHO ARE OUR BEST ADVERTISING.
!! TOTE !!

MAY TOTE RESULT!
CONGRATULATIONS
1st PRIZE R. Booth No. 68
2nd PRIZE Mr Mrs Harrison No. 46

JUNE TOTE RESULT!
CONGRATULATIONS
1st PRIZE A. Turnbull No. 13
2nd PRIZE J. Barclay No. 41

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS & MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS

DON'T MISS OUT. JOIN NOW HELP US TO MAKE ‘LOADSA MONEY’ + MAYBE WIN SOME AS WELL ! SPECULATE TO ACCUMULATE !

Our TOTE is run by Mr. IAN RANDLE FCA

Each Month we have prizes of £60.00 and £40.00

As our numbers increase we will have Bonus Prizes in March, September and at Christmas.

Thus our Prize Fund currently stands at £1,250.00

On Entry you will be allocated a number (£5.00 per number) which will then go in the draw each month.

You can download a Direct Debit Form (click here) or have one sent by contacting Watch Kennels. Cash or cheque payments can be made at the kennels but money must be received by 15th of each month to remain in the Draw.

Please send completed Forms to the Rugby & Coventry RGT or to
Mr. Ian Randle FCA

SATURDAY JULY 3rd 'MEET & GREET' BLOOMS of RUGBY 1.30 - 4.00
BLOOMS Garden Centre, Bourton on Dunsmore, Rugby CV23 9QG (Just off A45)
Once again we will be having a Meet & Greet outside the main exit. Join us and do a bit of shopping also.

SUNDAY 11th JULY DOGS TRUST OPEN DAY / GREYHOUND DAY 12pm - 5.00pm
Berkswell & Balsall Common RFC, Honily Rd, Meer End, nr Kenilworth CV8 1NQ
Always a good day out and a chance to catch up with greyhound friends or join in the dog show with your greyhound. We will see you there with our stall.

SUNDAY 8th AUGUST BEN TOWN THORNS SUMMER FETE 11 - 3.30pm
Town Thorns Nursing & Residential Centre, Easenhall, Rugby CV23 0JE
£1.00 Car Park Fee (inc Entry & Programme)
A good family Fete. Vintage Cars, Music, Childrens Entertainment, Ice Cream Van, Food Stalls, Craft Stalls, etc. All in a lovely setting.

SATURDAY AUGUST 21st 'MEET & GREET' BLOOMS of RUGBY 1.30 - 4.00pm
BLOOMS Garden Centre, Bourton on Dunsmore, Rugby CV23 9QG (Just off A45)
Once again we will be having a Meet & Greet outside the main exit.

SUNDAY 29th AUGUST RSPCA DOG FUN DAY RIVERSLEY PARK NUNEATON 11.00 - 4.00pm
'ANIMAL CRACKERS IN THE PARK' Riversley Park, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
The park is in the centre of Nuneaton and just off the A444. Not many details at present but we are promised lots of family fun, dog shows, stalls, etc. Riversley Park is a lovely location as well and the George Eliot Museum is nearby.

SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER WALK RYTON POOLS COUNTRY PARK 1.30 - 4.00
Ryton Pools Country Park, Ryton Road, Bubbenhall, Coventry CV8 3BH £2.00 car park
Join us at our favourite walk venue for a lovely stroll, a chat and a cup of tea. £5.00 entry per dog OR SPONSOR SHEET available from kennel or on day or can be downloaded from website. NB: We want everyone to enjoy the walk. Sponsorship is not obligatory as sometimes it is difficult / not fair to keep asking to same pool of family and friends.

SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER GREAT GREYHOUND GATHERING NOTTINGHAM
NOTTINGHAM RACECOURSE, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE
Dog Show and Family Fun Day with Sponsored Dog Walk. This promises to be a really exciting event again this year. Stalls & entertainments, the opportunity to meet greyhound owners & their dogs from all over the country and the dog show will be a major event.
Entries for all classes are £2.00. Registration starts from 9.30am. Judging starts at 11.00am. Entries can be collected from Watch Kennels or downloaded from our Web from July 14th. Can Also be downloaded from RGT Website: www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk. We will be there with our cake stall and contributions of 'doggy bakes; to sell will be greatfully received.

THURSDAY 25th NOVEMBER 5.00 - 9.00 WARWICK VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Swan Street, Market Place and the Old Square, Warwick.
Enjoy all the fun: Christmas Lights, Choirs, Victorian singers, Barber Shop Quartet and more. Fun Fair Rides and huge range on entertainments PLUS Charity and Craft Stalls. Come with you greyhound or alone. Wear Victorian Costume if you like. We will be making an effort on our stall!

DONATIONS/SPONSORSHIP

If you wish to make us a donation you can download the appropriate form, complete, then send to Watch Kennels for us to process.
If you wish to Sponsor a greyhound currently in the kennel please complete the form, let us know who you wish to sponsor and we will send you a Sponsorship Certificate. Sponsorship money helps pays for veterinary treatment etc and for the dogs collar, lead coat etc when it is adopted
You can make donations/sponsorship as a one off single payment or regular monthly payments.

TOTE

If you wish to join our Tote please use the Tote Standing Order Form and send it to us at the kennels.