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14-06-2009, 01:11 PM
The fundraising walk for the Irish pound doggies
Just back from the walk.It was a really lovely day - after the weathermen telling us it was going to rain we had a totaly lovely time.
Mia had a little trouble at the start as we were on a narrow windy path where she didnt have much warning of dogs coming, but then after a couple of miles it opend out and she calmed down lots
When we set off walking we had about £700 pledged and that rose quite a bit by the end of the walk.
Which is just fantastic
I will post the final result when we get it - of course we are still collecting - if you want to sponsor Mia and Ben please paypal me at pamduthie @ hotmail.com - even 50p will help the doggies lots
Here is the group after the walk - Mia is right on the end - but I never would have thought she could be so calm with so many dogs!!
I think about 6 of the dogs on the walk were Irish pound doggies, all happy in their new life and most training to be the agility stars of the future
The girl who organised it for us gave us theses cute certificates at the end
The bottom bit says (and beware - I was blubbing like a girl)
The reason
I would’ve died that day if not for you. I would’ve given up on life if not for your kind eyes.
I would’ve used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands. I would have left this life believing that all humans don’t care
Believing there is no such thing as fur that isn’t matted, skin that isn’t flea bitten,
Good food and enough of it, beds to sleep on, someone to love me, to show me I deserve love just because I exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands Your big heart saved me…..
You saved me from the terror of the pound. Soothing away the memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved. I have seen you do the same for other dogs like me.
I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair why you do it when there is no more money, no more room, no more homes
You open your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a little tighter, make just a little more room…
To save one more like me. I tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes
In the best way I know how Reminding you why you go on trying.
I am the reason. The dogs before me are the reason as are the ones who come after.
Our lives would’ve been wasted, our love never given
We would die if not for you
I would’ve died that day if not for you. I would’ve given up on life if not for your kind eyes.
I would’ve used my teeth in fear if not for your gentle hands. I would have left this life believing that all humans don’t care
Believing there is no such thing as fur that isn’t matted, skin that isn’t flea bitten,
Good food and enough of it, beds to sleep on, someone to love me, to show me I deserve love just because I exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands Your big heart saved me…..
You saved me from the terror of the pound. Soothing away the memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved. I have seen you do the same for other dogs like me.
I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair why you do it when there is no more money, no more room, no more homes
You open your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a little tighter, make just a little more room…
To save one more like me. I tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes
In the best way I know how Reminding you why you go on trying.
I am the reason. The dogs before me are the reason as are the ones who come after.
Our lives would’ve been wasted, our love never given
We would die if not for you
Sorry there are not more fotos of the walk but working a camera and keeping 2 dogs calm onlead just wasnt easy today
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15-06-2009, 10:19 AM
It was a really good day - I am a bit pink tho! should have put sunblock on
Total is up over £1000 so far!! totaly fantastic, that pays for the rescue for 1 month!
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