Cal50

Thanks for that Christine  [:D]  I'll try that next time  [;-)]

Yes I'm here I'll try to post links to photos to this handsome chap if someone can do better and insert the photos then please do pretty please http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=238&u=11019333 http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=237&u=11019333 http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=239&u=11019333

Yes absolutely a big thanks to John for giving him the best chance of a future and to Christine Animal for posting him here !!! On this note there are a lot of refuges out there that need foster families to save animals from being euthanased or simply to ease overcrowding so anyone who is interested  in any dept I'll try and point you to your nearest centre just need your dept no Have a happy life Maxo thanks new mommy and K for helping !  

I thought I'd posted this already but maybe I sent it to Christine , Try again Very Good News !!!!! Very happily Maxo is going to be a farmboy as  of tomorrow and truly landed on his paws. His new mommy and friend are doing a round trip of 450 kms to fetch him . Heres part of their message "could you please put something on that site about him being a farmboy as of 22nd...he's probably the only dog in France with a choice of 4 bedrooms....indoors,a wooden kennel complete with baby mattress & blanket on the veranda,a bunkbed in a stone shed with a new insulated roof & a stone built kennel totally refurbished. It would be nice to update his progress for the interest of all those who were so concerned for him. " He's going to live with a doggy friend and go out accompanying his new mom while riding the horses Safe trip tomorrow K & M  all the best cally

I've sent you a pm Christine re Maxo

Thanks very much WJT !!!! the refuge will benefit not only from cheques received ( which of course is an enormous help ) but also if the bank sees they are getting a lot of support they might be more likely to help with a loan so every donation has a double effect well done !!!!!!! I've sent the refuge an email to see if they think it is a good idea to set up a paypal account ( after the idea came from Sam on AI - Thanks Sam ! ) making donations instant from any country

Thanks Christine There have been donations promised already of cheques and food and ideas coming in such as doing car boots and volunteering help Some who have already adopted dogs and cats there are gearing up to help also I'm hoping the bars , shops and gite businesses can help with collection boxes soon as it would be desperate to lose a place where lost animals and strays find their famillies every euro is so gratefully received there !!!!!!!!!

Thanks to Régine on TF for doing the translation of the Refuge Appeal The refuge for cats and dogs usually never asks for help, but today they need you because they are in big trouble as regards food for dogs and cats, litter, pet carriers,baskets, and unfortunately money... Your donations, whatever they are, are VERY important, and can be deducted from your taxes. ( see the address and tel number of the refuge in cally50' s post) Dear friends and family, I am not used to this kind of emergency call but here goes... I need your support for an action that is very important to me.. Some will not be touched by the situation but some will... 150 cats and dogs are in imminent danger of being put down without our quick and collective support.. You know how involved I am in associations for homeless people and abandoned animals. Today I am asking for help for the latter .. A refuge for abandoned animals is in danger of being closed down by lack of means.It is the only refuge in departement 61 ( Orne, basse normandie) that can rescue abandonned, ill treated or lost animals. Thanks to Madame Violleau, its owner, many pets are rescued, but she has little means, nevertheless she does it with all her heart, courage, energy,her little income and lots of love. Today, the authorities are threatening to close down the refuge, that is not in conformity with the new norms... If the necessary renovation is not carried out, in order to be conform to the new law,more than 150 cats and dog will be put down. Mrs Villeau cannot afford to start the 35 000 euro renovation by herself. So the reason for this e mail is to try and collect money as soon as possible , so as to avoid the death of those unfortunate cats and dogs, and save a refuge, which is THE ONLY ONE in departement 61. Withjout this refuge, the next abandoned or lost animal will be immediately put down.. So action is urgent and with your help, I'm starting a support comitee called " Rustine et Capsule" . So, I would be thankful if you could help this refuge by sending a donation, even a small one.. Please let it know to your neighbours, work colleagues, friends, relatives;.. etc... Donations for associations can be deducted from your taxes in France, since this refuge is legal and an association " loi 1901" ; which means it is perfectly legal. Mme Violleau will send a receipt for the administration. this receipt will allow you to deduct the amount of your donation from your taxes. I personnally know this lady, it is not a joke or a hoax. It's just useful. If we succeed in gathering enough money, it could help Mrs V. to apply for a bank loan . the more supporters to Mrs Violleau, the more likely she will be to get the necessary loans from a bank and help from the administration. Address fir the loans and cheques ( see Cally50's post ) So, please, can I get you to give her a little of your time to send a cheque to her, in the name of ADAA, and please send it with a note on which you write " membre du comité de soutien " Rustine et Capsule" . ( = Member of the support comittee Rustine and Capsule).. Send it to Mme Marie France Violleau Association de défense Animale d'Andenne ( ADDA) 5 Avenue Robert Cousin 61140 Bagnoles de l'Orne. For the internet site, see the address on Cally50's post) I will regularly visit this refuge to see how things are going for the support comittee and the amount of donations received. I will go and visit Mme Violleau next week end. All your ideas to help rescue this refuge are welcome. For those who have a little free time,please send this e mail to family and friends... to incite them to take part in our action. If you intend to adopt an animal, please think of that refuge. You can surf on its website. I really rely on your generosity. Thanks a lot. I will let you know about the total amount of donations we will get each time I get in touch with Mrs Violleau. Yours truely, Laurence Yamnaine. Mobile phone number : 06 81 49 37 55 HOPE THIS TRANSLATION WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION BETTER . Régine.

If you wish to adopt a dog or cat , go to this link and scroll right to the bottom and you'll see buttons to click for Chiens et Chats http://www.refugedebagnoles.fr.vu/

The refuge for dogs and cats at Bagnoles de l'orne is at crisis point and in danger of being closed down. It is the only refuge in dept 61 and 150 cats and dogs are now in danger of being put down They are desperate for any donations - any donations ! i.e food , bedding , baskets and of course money donations ( tax deductable ) Many thanks for reading more details below Le refuge de Bagnoles de l'Orne (61), est un refuge très discret qui ne demande jamais rien à personne... Aujourd'hui, ils ont besoin de nous, car ils sont en grandes difficultés de nourritures (chiens/chats), de litières, de paniers et malheureusement aussi d'argent... Vos dons, quels qu'ils soient, sont très important et de plus, déductible des impôts ! Coordonnées du refuge : Association de Défense Animale d'Andaine 5 Avenue Robert Cousin 61140 Bagnoles de l'Orne Tél. 02.33.37.85.68 ou 06.72.28.34.06 http://www.refugedebagnoles.fr.vu/ Chers Amis et Famille, Je n'ai pas l'habitude d'entreprendre ce genre de démarche, mais je me lance. J'ai besoin de votre soutien à tous pour une action qui me tient très à coeur. Certains d'entre vous ne seront pas touchés par cette action, mais je sais que vous serez cependant nombreux à être sensibles à la mort imminente d'environ 150 chiens et chats qui seront euthanasiés sans notre soutien collectif rapide. Vous connaissez mon engagement auprès des "sans domicile" et des "animaux abandonnés". C'est cette deuxième catégorie qui lance un cri d'alarme aujourd'hui. Un refuge pour animaux abandonnés est sur le point de fermer ses portes, faute de moyens. Il s'agit du seul refuge recensé dans l'Orne (Basse-Normandie) qui, grâce au dévouement de sa fondatrice, Madame Violleau, accueille des chiens et chats abandonnés, perdus ou mal traités. Madame Violleau dispose de peu de moyens pour secourir ces quatre-pattes. Mais elle y met beaucoup d'énergie, toutes ses petites ressources financières et un amour incommensurable. Aujourd'hui, les autorités la menacent de fermer son refuge qui n'est pas aux normes en vigueur. Si ce refuge n'envisage pas les travaux imposés par la législation, plus de 150 chiens et chats seront euthanasiés. Madame Violleau n'a cependant pas les moyens d'engager les dépenses afférentes à ces travaux, qui s'élèvent à près de 35.000 euros ! Ce mail a donc pour objet de récolter le plus vite possible des fonds pour éviter la mort certaine de ces malheureux chiens et chats, et sauver un refuge qui a le mérite d'être le seul à exister dans le département de l'Orne. Sans ce refuge, tout prochain animal qui se verrait abandonné ou qui se trouverait perdu serait, sans dérogation, euthanasié. Il y a donc urgence à agir et, avec votre concours, je fonde le Comité de Soutien "Rustine et Capsule", qui vient au secours du refuge fondé par Madame Violleau. Aussi, je vous remercie vivement d'aider ce refuge en envoyant un don, peu importe le montant. Faites-le, s'il vous plaît, pour eux, pour elle, pour moi, pour vous. Faites le chers amis, tontons, tatas, cousins, cousines, frères et soeurs, faites-le ! Sachez que les dons au bénéfice d'associations sont déductibles de vos impôts, que vous soyez particulier ou commerçants/entrepreneurs/profession libérale. Ce refuge est une association Loi 1901. Madame Violleau enverra à tous ceux d'entre vous qui auront la gentillesse d'aider son refuge, une attestation destinée à l'administration fiscale. Cette attestation vous permettra de déduire votre don de vos impôts. Je connais personnellement cette dame, ce n'est ni une arnaque, ni une blague. C'est juste utile. Si nous réussissons à récolter une somme suffisante, elle sera un préalable à Madame Violleau à la demande d'octroi d'un prêt bancaire. Plus nous serons nombreux à soutenir Madame Violleau, plus elle aura de chance de pouvoir obtenir des banques et des administrations les aides dont elle a besoin. ADRESSE DU DON ET LIBELLE DU CHEQUE : Prenez donc quelques minutes de votre temps, même si ce n'est pas le moment (car demain il ne le sera pas plus), pour établir un chêque à l'ordre de ADAA, et envoyez-le en l'accompagnant d'un papier portant la mention "membre du Comité de Soutien "Rustine et Capsule", à : Madame Marie-France Violleau Association de Défense Animale d'Andenne (ADAA) 5 Avenue Robert Cousin 61140 Bagnoles de l'Orne Site Internet : http://site.voila.fr/amis_mfrance/index.jhtml Tél. : 02 33 37 85 68 - 06 72 28 34 06 Je me rendrai régulièrement à ce refuge pour faire un point sur les dons de notre Comité de Soutien "Rustine et Capsule". J'ai d'ailleurs programmé de m'y rendre le week-end prochain. Toutes vos idées sont les bienvenues pour aider plus avant ce refuge. Pour ceux qui auront un peu de temps, envoyez ce mail à vos amis, collêgues et famille, pour les inciter à participer à notre action. Si vous souhaitez adopter un animal, pensez à ce refuge. Vous pouvez consulter le site Internet. Je compte sur votre générosité à tous. Merci beaucoup. Je vous tiendrai au courant de l'évolution dans les tous prochains jours et vous informerai du montant que nous aurons récolté après avoir fait le point avec Madame Violleau. Très affectueusement. Laurence Yamnaine Tél. 06 81 49 37 55

Yes Christine , Like many I despair when I see images like these But as far as saving them goes I've got a long way to go before catching you up ;-) ps that lurcher looks lovely

There seems to be no end of cruelty going on in spain The photos in the following link are distressing but something has to be done as the place seems to be lawless on this front English translation in second post   http://rescue.forumactif.com/Appels-et-SOS-c1/SOS-Appels-Divers-f2/Horreur-en-EspagneEncore-t87479.htm?highlight=

Hello Vicky Hopefully you will find the following site is just what you are looking for http://rescue-normandie.forumactif.fr/index.htm If you need anything translated I'll try my best Good luck with the move !

That sounds about right for France Quillan , thanks for that :-) and zeb100 your company sounds better , who are they out of interest ? thanks all regs Cally

Thanks Andyh4 , I think as its probably only a minor repair I suppose its cheaper to get it back on the road and sold I can see your point though