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24 Oct

7 Pallets to Cyprus!

We can’t quite believe it – but we’ve DONE IT 😁😁😁😁. 7, yes 7 pallets packed and wrapped ready to begin their journey to Cyprus tomorrow.

There’s been a few sleepless nights wondering how on earth we’d pull this off but the Newcastle depot of Doree-Bonner International came to our rescue, offering the space we needed to sort out donations and pack the pallets. We literally couldn’t have done it without them. Or you 😘.

Thank you to each and every one of you who over the last 6 months have donated to TATT for us to distribute to those we support, and to those who donated for a specific pound or shelter.

This shipment will cost nearly £1500, more than we budgeted for but we had so much we wanted as much as possible to go across as we know there is a great need. Although it’s a lot of money, with over £2000 worth of food alone, plus at least another £1800 worth of items it is worth every penny.

There’s a description below each picture so you can see how much we’re sending to those we support.

Together we make a difference ❤️

20 Oct

Fun Dog Show Winners

Well with 213 entries this year, it has taken us ages to type up all the entries. But we’ve done it now and here are all the results from the classes.

Class 1 – Best Condition Veteran (29)
1st – Polly – Miniature Dachshund
2nd – Alfie – X Breed
3rd – Jess – Staffordshire Bull Terrier
4th – Kai – Whippet

Class 2 – Best Condition Adult (40)
1st – Poppy – Rough Collie
2nd – Baxter – Golden Doodle
3rd – Bonnie – Samoyed
4th – Poppy – Labrador

Class 3 – Best Condition Youngster (42)
1st – Hanzo – Border Terrier
2nd – Finn – Border Collie
3rd – Boo Boo – New Zealand Huntaway
4th – Crystal – Fox Terrier

Class 4 – Most Appealing Eyes (73)
1st – Bert – Border Collie
2nd – Maverick – Siberian Husky
3rd – Meg – Border Collie
4th – Mason – Staffy/Collie X

Class 5 – Best Rescue (35)
1st – Flynn – Greyhound
2nd – Benji – Carpathian X
3rd – Arora – Husky/Malamute X
4th – Fozy – Tibetan Spaniel X

Class 6 – Scruffiest Mutt (19)
1st – Lucy – X Breed
2nd – Fergus – Lurcher
3rd – Tessa – Scottish Deer Hound
4th – Pixie – Jack Russell X

Class 7 – Best Child Handler (24)
1st – Daisy – Coton de Tulear
2nd – Gucci – Poochon
3rd – Dexter – Pug
4th – Rolo – Pug

Class 8 – Best Trick (18)
1st – Tilly & Ruby – Miniature Poodles
2nd – Loki – Dalmation
3rd – Oscar – German Shepherd
4th – Nova – Jack Russell

Class 9 – Prettiest Bitch (61)
1st – Silver – Greyhound
2nd – Pebbles – Labrador/Collie X
3rd – Honey – Labrador
4th – Meg – Border Collie

Class 10 – Most Handsome Dog (67)
1st – Lloyd – Staffordshire Bull Terrier
2nd – Bertie – Corgi
3rd – Kobe – Doberman
4th – Elvis – Pug

Class 11 – Waggiest Tail (40)
1st – Beaux – Staffordshire Bull Terrier
2nd – Dani – Cocker Spaniel
3rd – Minnie – Chihauhau
4th – Baubau – Poochon

Class 12 – Best Fancy Dress (44)
1st – Digit – Miniature Dachshund
2nd – Bear/Poppy/Elsie/Rose – Chihuahua/Miniature Schnauzer/Doodle/Toy Poodle
3rd – Angel/Violet – Chihauhau
4th – Kiara/Marley – German Shepherd

Best in Show
Silver – Greyhound

Congratulations to each and every one of you.

17 Jul

Pre-entry opens for Fun Dog Show

HOW TO PRE-ENTER YOUR DOG/S

To pre-enter your dog, you need to download, complete and return the Fun Dog Show Pre-Entry Form 2018 (it’s a Word document so use a PC/Laptop if you can).

Simply click the yellow button.  Click ‘Save as’ adding your name to the File Name (so we can easily identify you and your dog/s), then complete all of the details, save the document again and email it back to us on info@takeawaythetears.co.uk or post with your payment.

12 Jul

The ultimate comforter for your dog

A fab new addition that will take away the tears.

Treat your dog to a Jumper Bed to help them feel safe when they can’t be near you.

Each one has been lovingly upcycled from old jumpers by Take Away The Tears volunteers.

Have you thought about bringing us one of your own jumpers? We can make a Jumper Bed that smells of you. They’ll love it!

 

Pop over to the Take Away The Tears Shop to place your order.

03 Jun

4 pallets head off to Cyprus

We did it 😁 We’ve packed four pallets full of dog beds, cages, food, treats and so much more; all ready to be shipped to Cyprus to help support 5 separate dog rescue pounds.

Thank you to each and every person and organisation that donated goods. There are far too many to name – but you know who you are.

Thank you to everyone who made a last minute donation and allowed us to send the 4th pallet. Your generosity means we have started our fund for the next shipment of items to support dog rescue heroes later in the year.

Huge thanks again to Jules and Max of Clutter Mouse who stepped in and helped with the transport which was so desperately needed.

And thank you to Paul and Bob from ProFleece, who once again allowed us to use their premises to pack the pallets, donating the tape and wrap and fleece pieces.

And finally, thank you to John for his support and for putting up with Sue over the last few weeks!

28 Sep

Donating Items to Help Rescue Dogs

Donating Items to Help Rescue Dogs

Take Away The Tears helps abused and neglected rescue dogs abroad.  You have already helped us send pallets to Cyprus and Romania – find out how the rescue dog carers felt about the pallets they received.

We collect the following to send to those at the front line of rescue:

  • Collars
  • Leads
  • Harnesses
  • Dog coats & jumpers
  • Dog beds – hard & soft
  • Bedding – including duvets
  • Bowls – metal & plastic
  • Metal cages
  • Plastic travelling crates
  • Dog food – wet & dry
  • Towels
  • Dog treats & toys
  • Wormers & flea/tick treatments

These can be dropped off at one of the following locations;

North Shields – Jacana Limited, 75-79 Howard Street, NE30 1AF
Morpeth – Four paws hydrotherapy, Unit 9, Whitehouse Farm Centre NE61 6AW

Thank you so much!

28 Sep

Fun Dog Show Results

Fun Dog Show Trophies and Rosettes

Fun Dog Show Results 2017

Well done to everyone who took part in the Take Away The Tears Fun Dog Show this year and a very special shout out to all our winners!  Here are the Fun Dog Show results:

Fun Dog Show Class 1 – Best Condition Veteran -15 Entrants

1st – Willow Border Collie Cross
2nd – Meg Staffordshire Bull Terrier
3rd – Big Dave Labrador
4th – Deva Springer Spaniel

Fun Dog Show Class 2 – Best Condition Adult – 43 Entrants

1st – Jasper Cocker Spaniel
2nd – Cooper Cockerdor
3rd – Xena German Shepherd
4th – Nell Manchester Terrier

Fun Dog Show Class 3 – Best Condition Youngster – 20 Entrants

1st – Hagrid Scottish Deerhound
2nd – Nala Golden Retriever
3rd – Leo Chi Pin
4th – Harper Cockerpoo

Fun Dog Show Class 4 – Most Appealing Eyes – 47 Entrants

1st – Kara Siberian Husky
2nd – Fluke Springer/Collie X
3rd – Shilo Border Collie
4th – Alaska Siberian Husky

Fun Dog Show Class 5 – Best Rescue – 29 Entrants

1st – Kobi XBreed
2nd – Harvey Springer Spaniel
3rd – Tiny Tim Lurcher
4th – Boris Boxer

Fun Dog Show Class 6 – The Scruffiest Mutt – 9 Entrants

1st – Indie Labradoodle
2nd – Scamp XBreed
3rd – Lucy XBreed
4th – Rocco Wheatador

Fun Dog Show Class 7 – Best Child Handler – 16 Entrants

1st – Beaux Staffordshire Bull Terrier
2nd – Nala Chow Chow
3rd – Patch Collie/Spaniel X
4th – Coco Labradoodle

Fun Dog Show Class 8 – Best Trick – 9 Entrants

1st – Meg Australian Kelpie X
2nd – Loki Dalmatian
3rd – Ziva
4th – Alfie Cavalier Kings Charles Spaniel

Fun Dog Show Class 9 – Prettiest Bitch – 46 Entrants

1st – Gemma German Shepherd
2nd – Lunar Rough Collie
3rd – Poppy Miniature Schnauzer
4th – Keela Finnish Lapphund

Fun Dog Show Class 10 – Most Handsome Dog – 39 Entrants

1st – Logan Boxer
2nd – Mutley Shitzu/Poodle X
3rd – Loui Chihuahua
4th – Ice Greyhound

Fun Dog Show Class 11 – Waggiest Tail – 25 Entrants

1st – Oz Labrador
2nd – Bart Cocker Jack
3rd – Teddy Chihuahua
4th – Chester Cavashon

Fun Dog Show Class 12 – Best Fancy Dress – 19 Entrants

1st – Angus Lurcher/Deerhound X
2nd – Bow Westie
3rd – Rose Toy Poodle
4th – Loui & Rosy Chihuahua

Best in Show (or the dog the Judge would most liked to have taken home)

Best Condition Youngster winner – Hagrid – Scottish Deerhound

(Apologies for the missing breed type, but no data was provided on the registration form)

Watch out for official photos coming soon.

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26 Sep

£1000 raised for Rescue Dogs at Fun Dog Show

144 dogs queued for the Fun Dog Show

Fun Dog Show raises £1000 for Rescue Dogs

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Fun Dog Show on Sunday 24th September 2017.

We had 144 dogs on the day – just brilliant – and we raised nearly £1000 on the day. Watch out for the official photographs coming soon.

Fun Dog Show – Fun Facts

We love looking through the fun dog show registration papers after the event and hope you enjoy these fun facts:

🐶Total number of dogs registered = 144
🐶There were 37 rescue dogs
🐶There were 38 dogs aged under 1 year; the youngest was a Cockerpoo called Ruby
🐶There were 5 dogs aged over 10; the oldest was a lovely little Jack Russell called Poppy
🐶Poppy was also the most popular name. There were 4 of them
🐶The top three breeds were
12 – Chihuahua
8 – Labrador
7 – Springer Spaniel
🐶We had 25 cross breeds where no specific name was given and an additional 18 named crosses
🐶The most unusual name was Dubhlainn (pronounced Dove-Lin). It is an Irish word meaning Black Sword and belonged to a beautiful Labrador
🐶We had 2 of the most unusual breed – a Finnish Lapphund. These are traditionally used to herd reindeer and they were beautifully represented by 8 month old Aspen and 3 year old Keela

One young lady went away very happy with one more dog than she arrived with ❤️❤️ The best behaved dog of the day – his name was correctly guessed as Rocky by young dog lover Amber.

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