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News in Brief - 27.08.2010
News in Brief Tennis youngsters are all set THE Cabildo’s Island Tennis Centre in Santa Cruz, managed by the public company Ideco, is staging its ninth Children’s Tournament, “Isla de Tenerife”, from next Friday. As ever, the following categories will be contested: Newcomer, Novice, Youth, Cadet and Junior for boys and girls, and some 200 players are expected to take part. The event runs from 3^rd-12^th September and interested players should call 922 640 868. Deadline for registration is 1pm on 2nd September. Refuge dogs can’t wait to show off their agility EVEN the Aktiontier dogs are counting the days to their next agility fun meeting, to be held on 5^th September. Owners and staff at the dog refuge, based at the Accion Del Sol centre in Granadilla, will start with a gentle stroll to the beach with the animals at 4pm. That will be followed by afternoon tea and cakes at the refuge, and a guided tour by Marion, who runs the sanctuary. Then comes the entertainment with the dog agility class. It’s great fun for the owners and even more so for the dogs as they strut their stuff. There is no charge for this event, but a few euros in the pot would be welcomed by the staff - and dogs - towards the new quiet area which is being built. Please contact Karen on 687 905 511 for more information, and any other details you may want about the refuge. It is open from Monday to Friday (3-6pm) and staff are always looking for walkers to help with the 170-plus dogs in their care. So if you have a few hours to spare, then please lend a hand. The centre is situated at ITER Windmill Farm, on the Granadilla Industrial Estate. Turn off at junction 51 on the TF1 and just head for the windmills, where you will find Accion Del Sol, directly underneath them. Kalle the cat’s incredible journey A STRAY cat called Kalle somehow found his way back to the base he called home after an incredible 10-kilometre journey. Kalle is one of several strays neutered by K9, who all live within the Laguna Park 2 holiday complex at Torviscas. Rauni, a cat-loving Finnish lady who spends her holidays there each year, keeps K9 informed of any concerns about the animals. In 2009 she took home one of the stray cats and, during her holiday here last March, decided to take Kalle back to Finland with her. However, Kalle had a problem with one of his ears, so K9’s Hazel took the animal to the vet, who prescribed antibiotics. Kalle was returned to Rauni, who cared for him until she returned home on 13^th March. But the cat was still not well enough to travel, so he came into the K9 cattery to continue his treatment. . After that, and before his travel documents had arrived, Kalle escaped from the cattery on 2^nd April. As he had been there for three weeks, it was assumed he would return when hungry, but he didn’t. Rauni was given the bad news and was, understandably, upset. She returned for another holiday in June and, happily, found Kalle after a search of the complex. He had lost weight, having somehow found his way back to Laguna Park from the K9 kennels at San Miguel. But a check-up revealed he was none the worse for his ordeal. Some holiday-makers and staff at the complex continue to feed him, and he has regained weight. But he won’t be travelling to Finland. It has been decided that he will be allowed to spend his remaining years at Laguna Park 2, which is obviously where his heart lies. Laguna Park 2 is one of a number of responsible complexes which co-operate fully with K9 and other animal welfare organisations in their quest to neuter the stray and feral cats living on their properties, thus preventing further breeding. Maxine’s fond farewell A MEMORIAL service in the form of a celebration of her life was held for Maxine Michaela in her home town of St John’s, in Worcester, last Saturday. Friends and family gathered to pay tribute to the popular teacher’s assistant from Tijoco, who died recently from an aggressive strain of ALS, which affected her muscles. Maxine, who was 41, leaves a partner, Fran, and her five-year-old daughter Jessie. She was attached to the Spanish School at El Medano before her illness took a grip 15 months ago. K9 & FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS UP-DATE August 2010 K9 Car boot sales take place at Happy Days, Costa del Silencio on the first Sunday of every month (08.00hrs until mid-day) Sunday 5^th September Sunday 3^rd October Sunday 7^th November Sunday 5^th December K9 SALES at Shimmers Bar, Callao Salvaje take place on the second Saturday of every month (09.00hrs until mid-day) Saturday 11^th September Saturday 9^th October Saturday 13^th November Saturday 11^th December FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS CAR BOOT SALES take place at Tipsy Terrace, Los Gigantes on the first Sunday of every month (08.00hrs until mid-day) Sunday 29^th August Sunday 26^th September Sunday 31^st October Sunday 28^th November Sunday 26^th December K9 also have a Stall at ALCALA MARKET every Monday and at Playa San Juan every Wednesday. K9 and FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS need a constant supply of clothes, bedding, curtains, books, Bric a Brac, pictures, handbags and shoes to enable us to provide the public with the quality of goods they wish to buy. Goods may be left at the Kennels near Las Chafiras (667 638 468) or delivered to us at any of the above markets, or call Pat on 608 121 081 or Kenny on 686 141 003 to arrange for collection. FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS now have a shop in Playa de la Arena (next to the Medical Centre) which is open weekdays 10am until 6pm, Saturday 10am until 2pm and closed on Sundays. Any full collection boxes please contact either Hazel at the Kennels (667 638 468 or Pat the Cat (608 121 081) www.k9tenerife.com info@k9tenerife.com