Neala's Pet Party - ONLINE PET SHOW - running til 19th April

He’s at it again! Our Helping PAWS fundraiser Tom “Wombat” Perrott and his wife Rosi, are kindly running an online pet show for PAWS on Facebook.

Due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 outbreak, we won’t be running our annual Fun Day this year. So Tom and Rosi had the excellent idea of an online show - not just for our canine companions, but for all of the pets who share their lives with us.

We are hoping that looking at some great photos of our lovely pets will bring a much needed smile and some light relief!

For full details of classes and how to enter, please see the attached flyer.

Sylvia Court

Sylvia sadly passed away on Xmas Eve after a very short sudden illness. She will be remembered very fondly by the PAWS Team and by all those who attended Judi’s Fun Days over the years, where Sylvia was often a judge. She was always so kind and gentle with dogs and truly loved spending time being surrounded by them. A bubbly, fun-loving lady, who will be very much missed by all who knew, laughed and smiled with her.

Sylvia's son Ian has asked that the following be shared:-
Sylvia Court’s funeral will take place on January 24th at 11.30a.m. at Boston Crematorium. Family flowers only please by request, but donations in her memory can be made to Practical Aid for Wolfhounds, a cause that she had always supported.

Please go to https://www.goldengiving.co.uk/secure/donation/paws if you wish to mark her passing with a contribution. Thank you.

PAWS - Fun Day Schedule - Sunday May 19th

PAWS Fun Day Dog Show

Plans for this year’s PAWS Fun Day on Sunday May 19th are coming together. Look out for updates on our Practical Aid for Wolfhounds FB page.

Loads of special rosettes, trophies and prizes up for grabs - 26 classes - including 3 for Irish Wolfhounds. Please come along and enjoy a relaxed, fun and friendly day out with your dogs. Barbecue, delicious home-made cakes and refreshments available all day. Judging starts at 11.00am in Ring One (Pedigrees) and 12.00 in Ring Two (Crossbreeds)

Another successful Fun Day marks the end of an era

New! - link to Orthopets

The PAWS Team are delighted that "Orthopets.co.uk" have kindly agreed to make commission donations on any of their mobility solution purchases made via our website or FB page.

Orthopets are industry leaders in custom fabricated veterinary orthotic and prosthetic solutions. Their mobility aids are designed to help dogs with problems ranging from mild joint instability, to paralysis, or missing limbs. 

PAWS volunteers have been using orthopets harnesses and slings from time to time on their own hounds for many years and these products come highly recommended.

Orthopets products are available to fit all shapes and sizes of dog - and they can also provide custom solutions where necessary.

Please click on the link to access the Orthopets website - thank you!

Judi's Annual Fun Day Dog Show - 5th August 2018

The PAWS Team are delighted to be one of the chosen charities to benefit from Judi's Pink Tractor Fun Day this year.

Wombat's Wheeling for Wolfhounds a Whopping success!

He's done it!

Pedal perfect Tom Perrott pushed himself to the limit this weekend for PAWS and completed the Dorset Gravel Dash!

Not only does this represent an amazing personal goal in Tom's fight for fitness - it also means that thanks to his generosity - and that of his supporters - Tom has raised a wonderful £835 for PAWS! 

Not only did he reach his target amount - he smashed it! Thank you to everyone who donated.

This is well in excess of his original goal of £250 and means that we can buy mobility equipment for Wolfhounds in need - not just for Tom's own region - but for pretty much every region in the UK. This is a fantastic achievement and the PAWS Team would like to thank Tom for his kindness in thinking of PAWS as his chosen charity.

Huge congratulations to Tom for completing the course and a massive thank you to Rosi, "the furry ones" and everyone who has supported Tom throughout his training.

Wombat's Wheeling Weekend for Wolfhounds

Well folks - there's just two days left before Tom "Wombat" Perrott sets off on his epic journey raising money for PAWS. 

Tom has put a huge amount of effort into this event. He has trained so hard and worked with his medics to make sure that he and his bike are set up perfectly. He has also put in a lot of work with publicity and promotion.

Please show your support for him - and for PAWS - by taking a little time to read his story

If you are able to get to The Red Lion, Swanage this Saturday for the 9am start of the "Dorset Gravel Dash" please go and cheer Tom on, or if you are in the area on Sunday afternoon - how about hanging around at the finish line to welcome the hero home? You can check out the route for the two day event here

A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far towards helping Tom reach his goal. He still needs another £100 to get to his target of £750 - so please let's try one more push to promote pedalling for PAWS and help lift Tom to a worthwhile weekend's wheeling.

Progress can be followed on our PAWS - events page and on the main Practical Aid for Wolfhounds page. Donations can be made here

Good Luck Tom and thank you!

Tom preparing for his weekend on wheels - 26th/27th May

Tom's "Tour de Dorset" - just one month 'til push off!

There's just one month to go before Tom Wombat Perrott sets off on his epic two day bike ride, rasing money for equipment for PAWS - South West region.

If you can get to south west UK on 26th/27th May - please go along to cheer Tom on. Start time at The Red Lion, Swanage is 9am for the two day race. Details of the route, including pubs and places of interest, can be found on the Dorset Gravel Dash FB page

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far towards helping him reach his goal. Tom's progress can be followed on our PAWS - events page and on the main Practical Aid for Wolfhounds page. Donations can be made here

Check out this great yellow jersey he's had made for the event. (with thanks to his fellow models for any additional paw prints!)