We recently received an e-mail giving us an up-date on Harvey the little blind greyhound so just to make it easy here is the message as it was received

Go Harvey Go (In no way related to a certain big store)

The next instalment of Harvey’s progress

If you have been following the story so far you will be aware Harvey had his procedure and has had to endure his buster collar/lampshade for what seems like a lifetime. After reconstructing my house and terrorising the other dogs Harvey’s collar has now finally been removed.

Worth remembering he’s gone from no sight, to tunnel vision (with collar) and now his world has got so much bigger. He can now see the world that he could only sense before.

When he returned from the vets after his latest check-up, greeted by his housemates he stood in the garden looking all around him. After a short time he and Vinney got down to the business of running after one another. This is something that he wouldn’t be able to do before his surgery.
You can only imagine the life changing effects that he has encountered in his short life. It’s nothing short of amazing that our Harvey has a whole new outlook on life now.

It’s been a lot of hard work and dedication from all concerned, MAAS, Isabel the vet and his long term foster carers, a real team effort and again reinforces the lifelong commitment to care. He continues to need medication administered, and his therapy will continue for some time to come. We see this as a small price to pay for this remarkable special little dog.

Harvey will have his other eye operated on in the future. However he needs time to recover fully from this intense period of change.

And of course this has all been made possible by MAAS, Dr Isable Buelher (vet) and the generosity of you the public, who made many donations to Harvey’s just giving page. We are overwhelmed at the generosity of you animal loving public out there.

Thanks

Davey

Andrew Johnston is completing this charity challenge on
behalf of the Sanctuary. Please donate online via
justgiving.com/andrewsumatra

20th April: MEMBERS COFFEE MORNING

11.00am – 1.00pm. An open invitation to all members to
come along and share a cuppa with the staff, meet the
residents and get an update on the work of the Sanctuary.

6th May: BELFAST MARATHON

Val is organising a number of relay teams to compete in this
year’s marathon. If you would like to be part of a team please
forward your details to the Sanctuary.

25th May: 40th ANNIVERSARY OF
ANIMAL WELFARE AT HURTLETOOT

1.30 – 2.00pm at Sanctuary premises. A re-dedication of the
memorial in remembrance of Mr Nelson Montgomery who,
40 years ago, recognised the need for an animal welfare
establishment and made the generous donation of land in
support of this. Additionally the Sanctuary memorial garden
will be formally opened. Refreshments will be served.

1st June: COFFEE MORNING & SALE

10.00am – 12.30pm Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church,
Lisburn. The annual coffee morning and sale organised by the
Lisburn Support Group. Come along and enjoy a cuppa, scone
and tray bake and pick up a bargain at the same time! All
proceeds go direct to the Sanctuary.

29th June: REUNION WALK

Commencing around 3.00pm Antrim Castle Gardens &
Clotworthy House, Antrim. An opportunity for all former
Sanctuary residents, their owners and supporters to come
along, meet up again with staff and volunteers and have a
general catch up on each other’s progress. The event will allow
for a walk around the historical and recently restored gardens
and refreshments will be served.

17th August: OPEN DAY

From 11.00am at Sanctuary premises. The annual family fun
day includes children’s entertainment, refreshments and a wide
selection of stalls. As always, the day will end with the fun dog
show with a number of categories including fancy dress and the
presentation to the best dog in show.

18th August: MOTORCYCLE RIDE OUT

Departing at 1.00pm The bikers will complete the normal
circuit leaving Carrickfergus and finishing at the Sanctuary,
where refreshments will be served.

7th September: ABSEILING EVENT

(times to be confirmed) at the Europa Hotel, Belfast. For the
adventurous type among our supporters, complete an abseil
and raise funds for the Sanctuary (minimum sponsorship
£100 per person).

In addition collections take place at various locations
throughout the year organised by our various support groups.
If you can spare a few hours to help at any of these collections
the sanctuary would love to hear from you.

If you would like to organise a fundraising event on behalf of
the Sanctuary please feel free to contact the Sanctuary for
help and advice.
]]> http://www.midantrimanimalsanctuary.org/2013/04/events-overview-for-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.midantrimanimalsanctuary.org/2012/09/a-fond-farewell-to-pj/ http://www.midantrimanimalsanctuary.org/2012/09/a-fond-farewell-to-pj/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:09:09 +0000 Jonathan Mitchell http://www.midantrimanimalsanctuary.org/?p=3984 We are saddened to report that long-termer PJ passed away on Friday. He will be sadly missed by all at the Sanctuary.

You can sponsor him at justgiving.com/andrewsumatra or donate by cash (in person only) or cheque (payable to Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary) to:

Andrew’s Rainforest Survival Trek

c/o Janet Hume

Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary

Greystone Road

Hurtletoot

Antrim

Additionally, click on the image to download a printable poster version to publicise the appeal in your workplace, community centre, local library, etc.

All at Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary.

If you have any unwanted items, or spare time, please remember the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary Charity shop. For relinquishing items, please drop them off at the shop reception: 31 Church Street, Antrim (beside McCabe’s, the Butcher) and for all enquiries, contact Roberta on: 028 9446 6144.

Thank you all so much for your continued support, it is of the utmost importance as we near the completion of the New Build Project. Without you, there is no Sanctuary.

A genuine, responsible owner required.

Get in touch via phone or email.

Please contact us via email.

Thank you!

You can see many of the donations and messages on our virtual ‘wall’ here (all thanks to the diligent work of dutiful secretary Diane). Since last time, we’re up to an amazing 269 bricks!

Don’t forget you can still donate by text, post, and online:

PHONE: Call us on 028 9446 3993 for information

ONLINE: Go to justgiving.com/MAASBuyaBrick and make your donation

TEXT: WOOF12 to 70070 to donate via JustTextGiving.

Thanks so very much for your continued support.