Newsletter March 2013

Official Bianca Association Newsletter | Year IV

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MARCH’ 2013

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Official Bianca Association Newsletter | Year IV

http://bianca.pt/english | http://bianca-pet-rescue-adoption.blogspot.com

APPLEFeatured Animal

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EDITORIAL

March began with the visit of the british singer and

poetess Anne Clark, to our shelter. The visit thrilled her so

much that she decided to become our Ambassador.

With this issue in mind Bianca visited two other schools of

Sesimbra’s municipality. The children learned that

animals feel fear, hunger and cold and in the future they

will be respectful and conscious adults.

We had the pleasure of being at another food collection

campaign at Jumbo de Alfragide. We take this opportunity

DID YOU KNOW. . .

Cats are extremely careful with their hygiene, and the daily grooming is the equivalent

of a bath? When cats do not take care of their hygiene it is a sign that something is

wrong and they must be observed by a veterinarian.

to thank Jumbo’s administration for the invite, the volunteers and all of those who made

donations.

In this edition we present Apple as the featured animal, and Luka in the special adoption

section.

Read more inside this edition.

Help us to help them!


HOT STUFF

New badges with the same

design as the 2013 t-shirts.

Available in red and black,

with portuguese and english

inscriptions.

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Sun

Clarence and Litter

Sugar

Biscuit

Cayenne

Bala BonnyShirkan

Cookie

Hemingway

Marron

Cake

Benny

WE WERE ABANDONED.. .


Bianca was formed 10 years ago and (unfortunately) we know by

heart all the excuses people come up with to give their animals:

health problems, job transfers, new houses, divorces, etc. But in

fact, for those who love animals, there is no reason in the world

that could lead them to abandon their animal. Our shelter is not

the perfect home for any animal. We bring them to the shelter

(hopefully) temporarily, give them a safe place to heal and be

cared for, while trying to promote a responsible adoption for each

and every animal.

A responsible adoption because, if someone lacks the conditions

to adopt, they shouldn’t do it. The animal may become stressed,

psychologically damaged and his future life may be impaired.If

you want to join our cause, you may visit us on Saturdays and find

out more about us and our work. All help is welcome.

If you can and want to adopt, please send an email to

[email protected].

If you cannot adopt but want to help, know that you may sponsor.

This way you will be providing an extra welfare to an animal.

Know more at http://bianca.pt/english or send us an email.

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SpringBarty BarcaBanza

SonataMaribel

Ninna

WE WERE ABANDONED.. .

EVENT


Next saturday, April 6th, another “Lets Walk The Dog” event will take place, in order to

walk Bianca’s dogs.

Our animals love it, because they know it will be a different day with all attention just for

themselves and specially a couple of hours away from the shelter.

Came and join this group! You do not need anything except good mood, comfortable

clothes and shoes and of course, the will to walk the dogs.

TIPS

Pet proofing your home is a very important thing

specialy if you’re thinking about adopting a puppy or

kitten.

The first thing you need to do when pet proofing your

home is to assess all potential dangers.

See if you have loose electrical cords, medicines,

cosmetics or household cleaners that your pet could

easily get access to, and cover it or lock in cabinets with

childproof locks.

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fear of strangers. We believe she will fully

recover very soon and will need a special loving

home.

Adopt her!

FEATURED ANIMAL COVER ISSUE

A P P L E


Apple was found near a camping

park, in heat and with one

amputated and still bleeding paw.

She was very scared.

It was necessary to assembled a

clever system to catch her. But we

did it.

Nowadays she is recovering very

well and already lost a bit of her

Luka was born on the street and she was a

part of the pack of Madalena and Mimi. It

was very hard to catch her to spay her, she

was very gentle, but easily scared.

When she was pregnant we made several

unsuccessful attempts to catch her. But

one day she went to give birth inside a

dog’s house at the door of a lady. And so

we were able to catch her.

We took her to an “hotel”, as we did not

have a shelter at that time.

Her puppies were quickly adopted and Luka stayed with us. She lives in the shelter and

walks around free, in full harmony with the other animals.

She is still afraid of strangers but nevertheless she leads a happy life! She just needs

someone patient and willing to treat her very well.

SPECIAL ADOPTION

L U K A

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MAKING ANIMALS HAPPY

This month we have selected the

official Benfica t-shirt. Do not miss

this opportunity of having the

t-shirt of your favourite team.

See other items and utilities at the

blog and know that by buying

something you are directly and

actively helping Association

Bianca.

http://fazendoanimaisfelizes.blogspot

.com

IN MEMORY. . .

M i l a hUnfortunately Milah’s leg infection was severe and her health

conditions deteriorated. Despite all efforts she died.

Rest in peace.

T i n t i nThey do not last forever, everybody knows that. Despite that

Bianca strives to improve the welfare of every animal,

specially senior dogs with special needs.

Tintin was old but was happy at our shelter. . . Rest in peace.

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NEWS of the MONTH

The British singer and poetess Anne Clark is the

new Bianca’s Ambassador.

The artist has released dozens of albums and

singles and you can see her work on the official site

http://www.anneclarkofficial.com

Anne Clarks says: "As well as these themes running

through my writing and music I try to live in a way

that shows tolerance, respect and compassion for

all living beings. Only in this way can we make the

world a better place for all of us."

It was a great pleasure to received Anne Clark at

Bianca!

A N N E C L A R K - A m b a s s a d o r

Taking advantage of a break in the rain our

friends came to paint another part of the wall

FOB. The rain this winter has been bringing us

does not allow the painting of the entire wall at

one time. We remind you that the inside of the

wall still needs to be painted.

Thanks to this wonderful team that has waited

for the sun to shine.

P a i n t i n g t h e n e w w a l l

Bianca is always in need of dog and cat food for the more than 300 animals at the

shelter. So when Jumbo Alfragide administration invited us for another food collection

campaign, we could not refuse. Despite the lack of volunteers this campaign went really

well and Bianca managed to collect food for our animals. Thank you so much to the

administration of Jumbo Alfragide and to all the volunteers who worked for 2 days. It

was a big effort made with lots of love.

C a m p a i g n a t J u m b o A l f r a g i d e

During March, Bianca and Dr. Liliana, the municipality’s veterinarian, visited the Basic

School of Sesimbra and Nursery School of Alfarim, to teach to children about the

importance of animal welfare. These children will be adults in a near future and it is

urgent to change the mentalities. This is an old but always modern project of Bianca

Charity.

V i s i t t o S c h o o l s

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I’M VOLUNTEER

L O I S

My name is Loïs and I come from the

Netherlands.

I wanted to work as a volunteer in Bianca

shelter because I think in Portugal there is

much work to do as a volunteer because there

are so many animals in need for help. I also

wanted to volunteer in a foreign country

because I think it will help me to become more

independent, and I think I will learn a lot from

it.

I think Bianca is a very good organisation with

very hard working people that do everything

they can to make the lives of the dogs better.

I don't have a specific episode, but it’s just

great to see how happy and positive the dogs

are when they go for a walk or you give them attention. And some of them are very good

friends. They play together, sleep together and follow each other around.

In Holland we have not that many dogs to makes it a problem. So we don't have much

homeless dogs, and most of the homeless dogs are in shelters and taken care of. But it

could be better because there still are quite a lot homeless cats and of course there are still

too many animals with no families. Animals like pigs and cows and chicken are treated

horrible in Holland just like most countries do.

Overall I think Netherland treats the animals quite good, comparing to other countries,

but still far from good enough.

I think the government should be way more involved in it, and give it more attention. Most

of the people don't think about the animals as much as they should. There should be more

attention to the wellbeing of animals so that the people are going to think about it more.

And I also think that there should be laws for the protection of animals.

I want to say to everybody that they should treat the animals good and help them where

you can, because they need our help.

Hugs, Lois


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Benji Flury Nimas

Flor do Mar

Spring

Mimoso

Miluna

Sally

Pierre Asterix Cessi Pipinha

Lamia

Angelo

Napoleão Cee Lo

I FOUND A HOME. . .

It is always a great joy to see an animal being adopted. An adoption should always be a

conscientious, well though and voluntary act. And that is why at Bianca all adoptions are

carefully considered. This way we try to assure that the animals are in good hands, that

they will have a family for their entire lifes and will be loved, cherished and respected as

a member of the family that feels, reacts and suffers like all of us. And even with all this

some animals are still returned.

Remember, if you cannot adopt there are other possibilities for you, like sponsoring. In

this case, you are actually helping without taking the animal into your home. You may

walk your sponsored animal, take him to the vet, etc. They thank that!

Go to http://bianca.pt/english or send an email to [email protected] and find

out more about it. If you send us photos we will publish them on our website and social

networks. Contact us by e-mail for the address [email protected]!


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Nalla

Anuka

Roma

Moby

Angeli Anna Akita Barca

Banza

Annie Alda Alvin


REMEMBER ME?

This issue features news from adopted pets.

This month we recall Lee, a deaf and blind of

one eye, female dog. Thanks to the family

who adopted this girl.

"Hello from Lee, who now lives a happy life

in Denmark.

Thank you to the Bianca shelter to make it

possible.

Hugs

Tine”.

I FOUND A HOME. . .

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FRIENDS OF BIANCA NEWS

Elaine (on the pictured), Iolanda, Pamela and Mike were all behind the FOB stall at the

big dog event held in Aberdeen. We spoke to lots of people and helped spread the

message. Raised a bit of money and are hopeful that we will get a couple of new

volunteers to join us.


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