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HISTORY
Sponsadobe started life in 1988, and was the brainchild of Connie Wilton -
since then names such as Connies husband Alf, Yvonne Archer, Peter &
Audrey Kelly (1993-2003), Elaine Whiting and Albie Sellwood have all
played their part in keeping Sponsadobe running. The baton was then handed
over to myself at the beginning of 2004. In those early days Sponsadobe ran alongside Sales, now it seems to have gone full
circle.
ITS PURPOSE
To raise funds to provide sanctuary and accommodation, giving a more
favourable quality of life in one of our kennels for dogs, which
unfortunately cannot be rehomed. Having said that, there have been just a
few cases in this time span when an exception to that rule has been
applied, but only when careful appraisal and proper attention was paid to
their needs, and under experienced handling has a home been successfully
granted.
REASON
Those which are on Sponsadobe had been considered not suitable for
rehoming are there for many reasons. These include, Dobes used purely as
guard dogs, Dobes with health issues often caused by neglect or
mis-treatment and thereafter the owners had decided to discard them
(sometimes in appalling conditions and locations) other reasons are
aggression (can you wonder why), and unbelievably by becoming an old aged
pensioner.
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
The Dobes quickly settle as they become aware that they are safe and free
from whatever unpleasant experience they had endured. They also enjoy
having a routine to their day to day lives. Once familiar to them they
become happy and content with the kennel environment. It never ceases to
amaze how they soon build up a rapor with the kennel staff and dog
walkers, a true joy to witness.
INFORMATION
Our twice yearly Sponsadobe Newsletter explains by giving more detailed
information about the dogs currently with us, and the various predicaments
they found themselves in which made them prime candidates to become
Sponsadobes. Included within the newsletter is a picture of each Dobe and
any updated news on their welfare along with general news. Some
people like to sponsor a particular Dobe and we are happy to send a
current photo when time permits. However, all the money donated to
Sponsadobe goes to all the Dobes in care at any one time. We have found
that by using the Sponsadobe scheme it avoids the drain on our main funds
which are there to provide care, veterinary treatment and kennelling costs
for the Dobes awaiting new homes.
MEMBERSHIP
New Sponsadobe Members initially receive a certificate of membership,
car sticker or lapel badge and also become eligible to receive two issues of the very
popular "Lifeline" magazine.
SUBSCRIPTION
If you renew every year the subscription carries on - we have to rely on
members to renew as to send out reminders would prove too expensive, but
we always send you a receipt unless you tell us otherwise. There is no set
amount for sponsoring the scheme and it is ideal for anyone not in a
position to own their own Dobermann, the minimum is £5.00 per annum, a
small amount I'm sure you'd agree, but every little helps. Obviously you
can donate as much as you are able and can be made on an occasional basis
or by periodic Direct Debit/Standing Order (details below) - but remember
£5 every year keeps your "Lifeline" and Sponsadobe Newsletter being sent
to you.
TO ENROL
You can download a membership form here:
If you find it more convenient to:
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Fill in a Bankers Order to an
amount and frequency of your choice, for me to action - OR
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Send a cheque payable to
Sponsadobe, Mailed to myself at the address below, the choice is yours.
Whichever way you choose, I will
process your membership and look forward to welcoming you.
Lynda
Mrs Lynda Tregenna
Honorary Secretary
Sponsadobe Club
49 Totnes Road
Welling
Kent
DA16 1BU
lynda@dobermann-rescue.co.uk
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