Teddy and Tim! What a day!

Last weekend at the Northern Beaches Expo, Claire and Zoe had the chance to meet lots of great people.  Among these was the expo front man, weatherman Tim Bailey, who did a weather cross with us before the Million Paws Walk earlier this month.

We also met Teddy, a beautiful pomeranian belonging to Lena Seeta (who also had a stall in the pet area of the expo). Teddy was adopted from Yagoona in September 2009 (at that time named Alex) and he was 4 1/2 years old. Lena was told that his owner really loved him but was moving and couldn't take him. Teddy was at the shelter for a month before Lena found him and adopted him. Lena says "Teddy is the perfect dog, gentle, quiet, housetrained and the inspiration behind the Dog Pack"

What's Dog Pack you may ask?  Check out the link at http://dogpack.com.au/ for Lena's original hands free dog walking kit!

Tim Bailey, Zoe from Education and Lena with Teddy

Teddy chilling out

Applause for the million paws!

"Clap, clap, clap!"

Thanks to the many human and canine participants of the annual RSPCA Million Paws walk last Sunday who braved the morning chill to enjoy a great day out, fundraising and supporting a great cause!

It has been proclaimed that 2012 was our BIGGEST walk ever so it was no surprise that the RSPCA NSW Education felt that two stalls were called for. Thanks to those who dropped by to see either Community Education Manager, Matt French, "picking up chicks" at the Humane Food Stall, or Education Officer, Zoe Dawson, cuddling up to RSPCA canines awaiting adoption and sharing responsible pet ownership information.

If you had an awesome time or bumped into one of the Education Team members, we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a comment :)

Matt with his "chick"

Zoe with an adoption dog - Kimba

The surmounting begins...

Don't think it was a one-off Vaccination Drive in Cranebrook, because watch out Mount Druitt, we're coming!

Well, actually, we've been and gone but shall be back next week!

Earlier this week saw the RSPCA NSW Education Team run an Info and Registration Day for residents with the postcode 2770. Benefiting pensioners and low income earners and their canine companions, the Drive will hopefully have a direct impact of the parvovirus cases that seem to be hitting hard in the local community.

The Vaccination Day will be held on Tuesday 29th May, 2012 at two local Vet Clinics. If you are yet to register and are eligible, please contact Community Education Manager, Claire Kendall on 9782 4460 or ckendall@rspcansw.org.au

RSPCA Education Van - Out and About

Last weekend saw the official launch of the new RSPCA Education Van.
The design has been in the pipeline for many months - we received over 200 amazing photos from people with their pets.  We couldn't decide on only ONE winner, so we used ALL of the photos in a mosaic for some animal shapes around the van.
It looks fantastic, and if your school would like a visit, please let us know.
Don't forget to wave if you see us around town.......

Over 100 protected!

The power of Education is strong as it sweeps over Western Sydney, helping owners and their dogs become protected against disease!

Tuesday 8th May, 2012 saw RSPCA NSW's Free Vaccination Drive come to fruition in Cranebrook with over 100 dogs vaccinated for free for local pensioners and low income earners.

Community Education Manager, Claire Kendall, would like to thank the following who made it all possible...

• Virbac
• Provet
• Penrith Veterinary Hospital
• Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic
• Dr Mark Kelman
• Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre
• Penrith City Council
• Housing NSW

Watch this space for our next instalment, "Mount Druitt surmounts parvovirus!"





It's National Families Week!

Did you know that this week, May 15-21, is National Families Week? The Educaiton Team at RSPCA NSW Education were invited to RM Campbell Reserve in Bankstown today for a fun filled family day for local families and playgroups.

Steph and Zoe attended and had a great morning talking to parents, teaching children basic dog safety skills, and even doing some fun colouring in!

Steph at the RSPCA Marquee - A lovely day to be out in the sun!

Zoe colouring in with Max (the dog) and a new friend

From the City to...

Olympic Park!

Geography is no challenge for the RSPCA NSW Education Team as they assist with the promotion of RSPCA's Million Paws Walk - a major fundraising event that helps raise the almost $40 million needed each year to keep RSPCA NSW running.

The Channel 10 News weather cross was taken over by cute and cuddly canines, all looking for a home and helping to spread the word about the Event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3PjAWlvCvk&feature=youtu.be