"moral and cultural progress of a country is measured from its treatment of animals" Calenders and t-shirts are also for sale to raise funds for the dogs- www.protectoraarca.org T-SHIRTS ADULTS AND CHILDRENS FOR 10€ EACH protectora.arca@wanadoo.es
2010 ARCA CALENDAR 2€ protectora.arca@wanadoo.es
URGENT ADOPTION REQUIRED CALLED ARCA TODAY A.R.C.A. (Association for Refuge and Taking care of the Animals) it is a non-profit association operating since the summer of year 2001. It is dedicated to protect and to defend the abandoned animals. They are a small number of volunteers who try to protect the well-being of the dogs and look after them until they can find a home for them. They try to make sure that they are adopted and they obtain the best possible home. Also they want to make people more responsible for the animals so that the quantity of abandonments is reduced. They also micro chip the dogs and sterilize them . At this moment they have 300 left dogs. They are in Tortosa in the province of Tarragona (Spain). But it does not matter where they come from nor the distance as the dogs need aid and the best aid is that they have shelter and food. All the material aid comes from the donations, thanks to them we can survive but with each new arrival the more donations are needed. If you want to donate to Arca if only by 5 € each month, minimum, please send an e-mail with your personal data and account number or call or write. Or just become a volunteer to help with the dogs. email: protectora.arca@wanadoo.es ARCA Post office 496 Tortosa (Tarragona) or contact: Maeve (English) 678 975 816 Cinta 625 915 605 Carmen 655 040 359
A. M. P. A. R. E. The society for the protection of animals Ebro region. Based in Mora La Nova. We desperately need to re-home dogs to make room for more! We have over 200 dogs for adoption. Lynn 638 731434 English Isabel 977 404720 Spanish/ Catalan Donations always appreciated. NOW HOMED-These two puppies have been abandoned in the last two weeks. The one on the right is a female and the fluffy one is a male. They are about nine weeks old and will be quite big dogs. Unfortunately, due to their size, if homes are not found in the next few weeks they are likely to be with us for life! They are very friendly and used to people and are wormed and vaccinated. It's not their fault their mum's owner was irresponsible! Please help them. If you are interested in these or any other dog please phone: Lynn 638 731434 English Isabel 977 404720 Spanish/ Catalan Donations always appreciated.
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both Rumba and Dina adopted
ARTEMIS and RISI HAVE BEEN ADOPTED
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Sultan & Bob have found a home
Jacky has found a home
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Blue & Kiara have found homesCLICK FOR YOUR EQUESTRIAN NEEDS
EQUESTRIAN CORNER. SEPT 2009
When boxing your horse a good idea is to feed your horse first, by the ramp of the box, every day for approx. 1 week. Then your horse gets used to the box & ramp. Don't pull the horse in. You want your horse to go in because he wants too. Put his (or her) hoof on the ramp & gently encourage him to go in. It will take a while, just have patience. They will go in. Encourage your horse in with some food in a bucket. Don't lift the ramp straight away. Let your horse get used to the box for approx 1 week. Put a gate across the back first, as your horse won't "feel Boxed In" If your horse feels no fear of the box, they will always box easily, no matter where you are. DO NOT FORCE. Patience works every time.
EQUESTRIAN CORNER AUG 2009
This month’s tip has to do with horse’s feet, (Hooves) to be precise. Many people think that the hoof is quite a way down the general make up of the horse, because it is so strong. Well you are right, it is strong, but problems can occur, for example: - the two bottom hinge joints, pivot like a hinge. Ligaments hold them in place; the joint has rounded edges, so it is easy to move within the joint. The upper hinge joint holding it in place. This upper hinge joint has a small ridge of bone preventing sideways motion, & stops it being dislodged. This is why people bandage them so that there is less damage to these two joints. Although the hoof itself is strong, the two joints above are very fragile.
In this hot climate, Linseed Oil is a very good idea. Apply this once a month. To help lubricate the joints. Put some on an old rag & apply well around the hoof, not forgetting the frog, underneath the hoof. Keep this rag which can be used time & time again. (Don’t let your partner use this rag for checking the oil in the car.) Branches of the suspensory ligaments hold the fetlock pastern & coffin joints in position. So you can see it is a complex joint, although it can withstand some hard knocks.
If you are jumping your horse, to a high standard, it is good practise to bandage these joints. Remember, they can be easily pushed out of their sockets, or fractured, with a fall, or a knock.
When you have finished working your horse, rub Olive Oil in these joints. It helps to keep them supple. Horses can get a form of arthritis in these joints so the oil is good for this as well.
Good practice is also to, once a week, apply Olive Oil with a small brush, on the hoof, top & bottom, especially around the frog of the hoof. This can get very dry & hard, due to this hot climate.
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a dog is for life not just as a puppy JUly 2009
Due to a lack of space and money the animal shelters ask you “please do not abandon your animals .A dog is a part of your family, you wouldn't abandon your child, so why do it to your pet?”
I would also like to clear up a few misconceptions and clarify the laws regarding domestic animals.
Firstly, you must microchip your dog in order to comply with the law. Non compliance carries a fine of up to 400 euros. If you move house you must notify your veterinarian to update the microchip information. We have many dogs who were found wandering in good condition and often with a collar, but without a microchip we cannot locate their owners.
Secondly, it is NOT necessary for your dog or cat to have a litter before it is sterilised. Uncontrolled breeding is the principal problem of the animal shelters, as many of these puppies and kittens end up homeless. For every dog which is adopted there are many more in our shelters.
Your dog or cat can be sterilised before it has it's first season, which in cats can be as early as six months old and a dog a year. If you are too late and it has already been mated, the vet can give a drug to abort the pregnancy and then after her season finishes she can safely be sterilised.
If it is too late for this the operation can be carried out on the pregnant bitch to abort the pregnancy and sterilise. In some circumstances we can help with the cost of sterilisation.
Another option is a six monthly injection which can be given to prevent the bitch from coming into season. You should discuss all the options with your vet, who will know what's best for you.
Puppies and kittens are adorable but they all grow up and the extra mouths to feed are YOUR responsibility.
Male dogs should also be sterilised, it doesn't change their personality but it does help prevent wandering in search of a mate. Thirdly, if you encounter a stray dog , first report it to your local ajuntament and vet. who can check for identification. Your last stop should be the animal shelter.
Mistreating or abandoning a dog carries a fine of up to 20,000 euros!
Please help us by acting responsibly and complying with the law.
From The Society of Animal Shelters.
URGENT ADOPTION REQUIRED
ARCA Association for the refuge and care of animals Catalunya
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Alberg d'animals de les terres de l'Ebre
A.M.P.A.R.E. RIBERA D'EBRE BASED IN MORA LA NOVA
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Falabellas and Miniature Horses
The Falabella is not a pony. It is more refined and should look like a miniature Arab horse. They originate from Argentina but 100% bloodlines are quite expensive. Their height is less than 36 inches which makes them too small for anyone other than very small infants to ride. 100% Falabellas are expensive, the cheapest being 1,200 euros. Miniature horses and miniature Appaloosas vary from 500 euros to 1,000 euros depending on sex, height and colours.
You can find their ranch in Aubachs near Flix, Tarragona with Miniature Horses and Miniature Appaloosas. They are very cute and pretty. Small children can ride the larger ones. They are lovely to have as pets as they love human company, and each has its own character. They can also be trained to pull small carts but most keep them just as pets or lawnmowers.
They have 2 mares due to foal in in the summer and there were 2 foals born this April. This year they hope to have more foals for sale. They can also import from the UK and Holland. Visit their web site for photos when the foals arrive.
The stallion Ray of Light has good conformation and has won 3 first prizes in competitions in Holland. He is easy to handle and well mannered both out and in.
This year they have a few for sale. If you want something special they can get it for you. 
Miniature horses are easy to look after. They do well on a saucepan full of alfalfa granules, oats and bran twice a day plus a wedge of alfalfa or rye grass hay.
If you want to try breeding them yourself it is better to have a larger mare than the stallion to avoid problems foaling.
All the miniature horses come with passports and microchips.
If you love horses there is nothing better than looking out of your window and seeing these lovely creatures grazing and playing. One of the Falabella stallions from 1998 was bought by Spanish and takes part in the fiestas in Tarragona and can do all the same tricks as the Andalusian horses.
Visit the web site for more details:
www.tinyhorsespain.com
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