Private tour 20 Nov 2010

Dear Friends of Noah's Ark,

Noah's Ark is pleased to announce that due to popular request, we have started a series of private tour days for visitors. Before you get confused, private tour date is for when visitors hire minivans or self drive into the sanctuary. On the other hand, public tour dates are done 3 times a year and we will hire tour coaches on that occasion. Start marking your calendar for a series of private tours to Noah's Ark! The next visit will be on:

20 November 2010, Saturday, 2.30-5.30pm

Write to us if you are interested to visit the sanctuary on this day with your own transport (either via mini bus or own vehicle). Once we reach our maximum capacity, we regret that you will have to join us on the next time. There are limited places available as we will also be expecting visits from other private organisations/schools. There will be a small donation of S$30 per person, where 100% of the proceeds will go into running of the wonderful sanctuary you are about to visit!

To register, please provide details:

Name:
Handphone number:
Email:

No. of pax you are registering for:

Modes of payment:

1. Cheque. Please issue your cheque to "Noah's Ark CARES" and send it to 42 Cairnhill Road, #02-01, S (229661). Please write on the back of the cheque "November 2010 Tour".

2. Alternatively you can do an ATM transfer or Internet Banking to our any of our 2 Bank accounts:

For transfer to OCBC BANK:

Bank: OCBC Bank (OCBCSGSG)
Acct No: 501-827745-001
Acct Name: Noah's Ark Companion Animal Rescue & Edn Society
Branch: OCBC Head Office
Branch Code: 501
Bank Code: 7339

For transfer to DBS BANK:

Bank: DBS
Account type: DBS CURRENT
Acct number: 012-900823-0
Acct name: Noah's Ark CARES
Branch Code: 012
Bank Code: 7171

** After the successful TT, kindly email us the following details for our accounting purposes:

Name:
Bank:
Date:
Ref:
Amount:

PLEASE NOTE:
Incomplete details will NOT BE ENTERTAINED. Do take the extra 5mins to double check ALL DETAILS here have been filled up (applies to Ibanking ONLY).


**Please note the following terms & conditions;

1) There will be no refund if you do not show up on that day. The money will be taken as a donation to the animals of Noah's Ark. Thank you.
2) Children below 5 years old are not advised to visit unless they have no fear of being surrounded by many dogs at one time. Parents/Guardians will have to be responsible for their children/ward at the sanctuary.

We look forward to seeing you soon at Noah's Ark!
What are you waiting for? Hurry and book with us to avoid disappointment! :) See you there!

I can't wait to greet all of you!



I will be on the lookout for you!

The Naked Truth 30 Oct 2010

The Naked Truth is an educational seminar for pet owners. There will be a series of speakers discussing various topics on pet ownership and nutrition.

Date: 30 Oct 2010, Saturday
Time: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Ticket price: $18 with free goodie bag worth $30!

To register, please email juleana@addictionfoods.com with the subject title "The Naked Truth" together with your Name, Contact No., Address, Email Address, No. of Pax, Breed of Pet(s)
OR call Juleana at 62738981 between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cycle & Carriage - Irish Red Setters

Hello hello!

My name is Cycle and and I am an Irish Red Setter.

I came to Noah's Ark 8 years ago in the big shift from Singapore to Pekan Nanas. I have a sister and her name is Carriage.

Word has it that a wealthy man paid a deposit for us to be imported from Australia. However, he was too busy to take care of us and left us at the pet shop to be rehomed.

Both of us were puppies then and were kept in the pet shop where we had many other puppy friends to play with. Eventually, our puppy friends went to their new owners one by one and we were left behind. Soon, we outgrew our cages.

The Pet shop owner was unable to rehome us into a landed property. Finally, he contacted Noah's Ark where Uncle Raymund agreed to take us in and gave us the free rein to run around the property.

As the former owner was spotted driving a Mercedes Benz, we were hence named Cycle & Carriage.

I am a boy and the bigger one. I like to play rough and tumble with the other boys and dive into the lily pond to chase each other.

Carriage, who look exactly the same is a sweet and demure gal who enjoys hanging outside the clinic, waiting for pat from anyone who passes by.

Once, she was given a whole chicken liver treat which she refused to eat. The volunteer who fed her has to break the treat into smaller pieces for her to relish.

Well, she's a prissy missy mah, gotta maintain an image right?? :D

Paws and Licks,
Cycle

Better Owner, Better Dog

The Better Owner, Better Dog seminar is back this year in its third year running! Organised by Pets Magazine, the Better Owner, Better Dog seminar is the largest scale dog care seminar of its kind in Singapore. Dog owners, both new and experienced, can all learn something new from this seminar with a local panel of 5 speakers giving valuable and practical insights and answering questions covering pet health, diet, training, alternative therapies, grooming and bonding. There will also be new faces and new approaches to the topics as most of the speakers are contributing for the first time in this seminar.

Theory Session Saturday, 23 October 2010, 1 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
- 5 speaker panel with new speakers
-Gain insights on pet health, diet, alternative therapies, training, bonding and grooming
-Learn and ask from the experts
-Share experiences with fellow dog owners

The Asian Civilisation Museum, Tickets from $12-$24 per person.
Includes a 2 tea breaks and goodies for attendees worth more than $100!


Practical Session Sunday, 24 October 2010, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (1 hour/class)
Introduction to dog obedience and the proper approach to dog training

Fort Gate, Fort Canning Park, Tickets at $10 per dog with owner.
Includes refreshments and opportunity for a free vet health check and bio-resonance food intolerance check for your dog

*Note: The Practical Session cannot be booked without the Theory Session


Sign up now!
Book your places online at http://petsmagazine.com.sg/
OR SMS your Name, Email, No. of Tickets, Theory OR Theory&Practical to 82666782 now
(e.g. of SMS format: John Tan, john@email.com, 3, Theory&Practical)

Grab your copy of Noah's Ark 2011 Calendars before they are sold out!

Dear Friends and Supporters of Noah's Ark,

Thank you very much for your continuous support. Noah's Ark 2010 calendars are ready and have been selling out very fast!

You may buy your copy from the following locations or for bulk order, you can fill in an order form and mail to us together with your cheque payment for processing.Alternatively, should you prefer to do an ATM or internet fund transfer, please see our bank details on the right sidebar. Do email us your transaction code to enable us to follow up and keep track of your orders.

Our calendars are excellent gifts for Christmas gift exchange, or for an animal-loving friend or even to family & friends who would like to understand more about what Noah's Ark CARES does and our mission ahead.

Go grab your copy whilst stocks last!

Online Pet Stores
www.lacaninecoupes.com

www.pawfamily.sg

www.thewaterdish.com.sg

Vets
Allpets & Aqualife
219 Jalan Kayu
Tel: 6250 8333

Mount Pleasant Veterinary Centre
232 Whitley Road
Tel: 6250 8333

Mount Pleasant Animal Clinic
105 Clementi St 12 #01-08
Tel: 6776 8858

Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre (Redhill)
Blk 113 Bukit Merah View #01-520
Tel: 6271 1132

Namly Animal Clinic
74 Namly Place
Tel: 6469 4744

Dog Groomers
Dog Care Grooming Centre
232 Whitley Road
tel: 6252 2326

Pet Shops
Annie's Pet Corner
Blk 221 Boon Lay Place
#02-112 Boon Lay Shopping Centre
Tel: 6265 8510

Annie's Pet Corner
Blk 85A, Toa Payoh Lor 4 #01-308
Tel: 6352 8100

City Pets
33 Jalan Mas Puteh
Tel: 6776 5338

Loving Pets
158 East Coast Road
Tel: 6346 1286

Paradise Pet Shop
232 Whitley Road
Tel: 6256 2500

Pets' Station - Causeway Point
1 Woodlands Square #B1-09
Tel: 6891 3547

Pets' Station - Holland Village
25A Lorong Liput
Tel: 6468 8838

Pets' Station - Jurong Point
1 Jurong West central 2 #B1-62
Jurong Point Shopping Centre
Tel: 6791 9989

Pets' Station - Tampines ONE
10 Tampines Central 1 #05-02/03 Tampines 1
Tel: 6260 8280

Pets Love
374 River Valley Road
Tel: 67383 6011

Sundream Pet Land
545 Orchard Road
#02-024 Far East Shopping Cntre
Tel: 6224 9944

U Petgamart
11 Pasir Ris Farmway 1
Tel: 6583 7858

On behalf of the animals at Noah's Ark, we thank you for your support and generosity :)

World Animal Day 10th October 2010

On 10 October we will be celebrating a very important occasion once again – World Animal Day! This is a special day when all of us who love animals can come together. Friends, family and pets are all invited! The SPCA has organised lots of fun and festivities, as well as talks and events to raise awareness about the animal welfare cause. So get ready to have fun and be inspired.

Here is what we have in store!

Puppy Mills Awareness Booth
Puppy mills are commercial dog-breeding facilities that operate specifically to make profit through the sale of animals, and often house animals in substandard conditions in order to keep costs low.

Most prospective and existing pet owners are, most times, unaware of the history of their pets which may be from a puppy mill. For that very reason, puppy mills continue to thrive because the unwitting consumer is unaware of how these operations are run - with minimum care for the breeding animals involved.

Thus, the focus of this year's celebrations will be to raise awareness about the cruelty and harsh realities behind puppy farms. Come support the SPCA who will be joining forces with ACRES, Action For Singapore Dogs (ASD), the Cat Welfare Society (CWS), Noah’s Ark CARES and the House Rabbit Society of Singapore (HRSS) to make a stand against the unethical and unacceptable practices of puppy mills in Singapore.

Come experience a mock puppy mill – learn first-hand, the see the cramped cages and unsanitary living conditions that these animals are subjected to. The awareness booth will uncover the horrifying conditions with photos taken at a puppy mill in Singapore.

Dog Adoption DriveIf you're thinking of getting a new dog, then consider saving a life by adopting one! The SPCA and ASD will also be bringing their homeless dogs to the park for an outdoor adoption drive. What a perfect way to commemorate this special occasion by adopting an unwanted animal! Hill’s Science Diet will give a 5lb dog food to each adopter. Premium pet product brand, FuzzYard will also be giving each adopter a goody bag.

The animal welfare groups will also be manning booths promoting their respective causes and selling their merchandise to raise funds.

Mass WalkCalling all pet lovers to unite for a fun walk around the East Coast Park as a show of solidarity, support and love for our animal friends - big and small, at 4.30pm.

Everybody is warmly invited to join in, including our four-legged friends. No registration is required. Just be at the tent site at 4.15pm as the walk will commence promptly at 4.30pm. Owners are expected to exercise responsibility by leashing their pets.

World Animal Day Pledge WalkGet involved - Do something special for the animals by making an origami cat/dog and writing your pledge on it. After that, stick it onto the WAD pledge board to share it with others. Every pledge you make (no matter how small) will make a difference to the lives of animals. Pledges can range from promising to adopt your next pet from a shelter, rather than buying; to sterilising a stray cat in an area where you live.

Every pledge makes a difference. What will yours be?

National Parks BoardMore than a thousand different animal species reside on our tropical island and many of them can only be found in the nature reserves. As we celebrate World Animal Day, the National Parks would like to share with you how to protect our natural heritage so that the nature reserves can continue to be a safe haven for the animals.

In addition, National Parks will be sharing information about its regular free guided walks at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve.


Pet Care Advice CornerMy pet has bad breath. Can you advice? Why should I sterilise my pet? And where can I do it? How do I care for my kitten? What should I feed my rabbit?

Get your questions answered! As a pet owner, there may be something about Kitty that is troubling you. Or you may not have a pet yet but are thinking of getting one, and you don’t know if you’re ready.

Come and speak to our information officers who will answer all your questions.


WIN PRIZES FOR YOU AND YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!

CONTESTS
Proud of your furry friend and how well you’ve taken care of him or her? Then show them off to everyone by taking part in the ‘Happiest Pet’ Contest happening at 1.00pm!

Think your doggie pal can wag its tail really fast? Sign up for our super ‘Wiggle-waggle’ contest. The audience will decide the winner! Contests begin at 1.30pm.

If your canine graduated at the top of his class for obedience, why not show him/her off in our ‘Super Smarties’ competition. Strut your doggy stuff at 2.00pm!

*Registration will be open 30 minutes prior each contest.

PERFORMANCES
Come around the stage at 11.30am and watch the very popular Dog Obedience Demonstration by Singapore Kennel Club!

Be captivated by our amazing magician Kunalen who will be performing at 12pm.

At 3pm, Valerie, a pet care and behavioral advisor for FuzzYard and the author of the blog, My Naughty Dog Needs Help, will share with all pet owners on the puppy mill issue and how pet owners can prevent their pets from falling sick by simply keeping their pets healthy – the natural way.

After our mass walk (at 4.30pm), Smart doggy will be presenting its highly energetic and interactive dog Frisbee performance at 5pm.

Also, look out for our stage games! Join in our games and you may win an attractive SPCA T-shirt and souvenirs! Be enthralled by our volunteer host Chris Liew, a master entertainer who will have you laughing out loud with his fun antics, rousing games and quizzes. Prizes are sponsored by the SPCA and Hill’s Science Diet.

FUN FOR THE KIDS!No one gets left out on the fun during World Animal Day! For all our junior animal lovers, come join us at the Children’s Corner.

Select from a variety of animal print designs and get a face-and-hand painting. There will also be origami, arts and craft, animal balloon sculpturing and much more. Even the young at heart are invited in on the fun!

AND A LOT MORE FUN…

• Hill's-SPCA ‘Pound for Pound’ Pet Food Drive - When visitors buy a bag of food for the animals at the SPCA, Hill’s Science Diet will match every pound donated. What a wonderful way to contribute to the upkeep of our animals awaiting adoption at the SPCA

• Pedicure for your Pet - After the walk, treat your dogs to some much-needed pampering. We are offering a nail trimming service for your furry friend. Qualified groomers will provide a pooch pedicure in return for a small donation.

• SPCA Exhibition - In view of the shocking cases of animal abuse that have emerged over the past 12 months, we will be showcasing our unsolved cases. We hope to raise awareness about animal cruelty and possibly even get some new leads on these cases. We will also explain what you can do if you see animal cruelty happening around you.

• Merchandise Galore - Look out for our adorable 2010 desk calendars, diaries and Christmas cards

GETTING THERE…
• Buses - 16, 31, 36, 55, 76, 135, 155, 196 and 853 to Marine Parade Road
(Bus Service 401 to East Coast Park Service Road is available on Sundays)

• Parking - Car Park D1