Newsletter of Bianca

Official Bianca Association Newsletter | Year IV

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APRIL / MAY’ 2013

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Official Bianca Charity Newsletter | Year IV

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

MOURAFeatured Animal

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EDITORIAL

Since last April our newsletter will be issued bimonthly.

We have been having lots a priority work with our animals

but want to keep on telling you the news of the shelter,

events, volunteers and everything else.

This month we present you the story of Yuma at the

“Special Adoption” section and Moura at the “Featured

Animal” section.

We also had to say goodbye to some of our most ill or

senior animals and would like to pay them tribute in this

DID YOU KNOW. . .

The Center for Children Animation (CAI) has two weekly visits to our shelter? Every

tuesday and thursday, around 2:15 p.m. , dozens of dogs are walked by this ‘gang’. Join

them, because only if you try will you understand how fantastic it is to give love to these

dogs who are anxious to be walked and petted.

edition.

Good reading!

Help us to help them!


HOT STUFF

Starting in July, the volunteers’

blog will be featuring a special

kit called “4 solidary paws” kit,

with one T-shirt of your

choosing, one pin, one pen, and

one foster certificate valid for

one year, all for the symbolic

price of 40 euros. It comes in a

transparent box and may be

delivered to whoever you want.

Take this chance to offer it to

someone special.

http://fazendoanimaisfelizes.blog

spot.com

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Carol | CaduCalu

Safira

Tyr | TothSissi

Simba

Zizi

Harbour GreyYakir

Tamir

General

Luna

ShalomMoura

Nalaa

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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SerraItai MigasSul

SilvaKarin MimosaRuka

Elin Jeni

WE WERE ABANDONED.. .


TIPS

Guide dogs are not only pets but also working dogs.

Although we might get tempted to show our amazement

by petting the dog there are some rules everyone should

know, not to disturb the dog or the blind guide dog user,

or even endanger the safety of this team. Here are some

safety tips. When a Guide Dog has his harness on, he is

working, so you should not distract him by any means.

If you have to approach the team please talk to the

person and not the dog. And very importantly please

make sure your pet dog is on a leash or under control around the Guide Dog. When

approaching, it may be polite to let the person know that you have a dog. When at home

or out of the harness, Guide Dogs are just like any other pet dog but with the harness on

they are highly skilled guides that should not be distracted.

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hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism, an

endocrine disorder caused by high blood levels

of glucocorticoids, specially cortisol. Cortisol

is released by the adrenal glands in response to

ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) released

by the anterior pituitary in the brain.

Let's try to give some quality of life to this little

girl who has been a true warrior!

Adopt her!

FEATURED ANIMAL COVER ISSUE

M O U R A


Moura was found on the side of

the road, almost blind, with her

hind limbs wrapped in gauze. She

could not stand up.

Her belly skin was so big that she

stepped on it when walking.

She has Cushing Syndrome,

which is also known as

Yuma suffers from Hydrocephalus which

is a rare genetic disease, common among

pure breed dogs. This disease is

characterized by the excessive

accumulation of fluid inside the skull,

which exerts pressure over the brain.

Animals with hydrocephalus usually die

before they complete 3 months of age.

Yuma is almost one year old meaning she

got over the most difficult part of the

disease and is now stable. Nevertheless is

it most likely that she will lose her sight

completely. There is no medication for it.

Yuma needs a calm and loving home! Our shelter with over 300 dogs its not the right

place, she gets very stressed with all the dogs and noises.

Yuma is a sweet and kind dog, loves to be on our lap and being petted.

Give her a chance and adopt her.

SPECIAL ADOPTION

Y U M A

5Ninna


MAKING ANIMALS HAPPY

This month we have selected the fabric covered notebook that

was specially and gently handmade for Bianca Charity.

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 g a sMigas was abandoned at Bianca. When we took him to the vet,

he was diagnosed with kidney tumours. This was unbearable

for the animal. Now he rests in peace after 10 years with a

family who abandoned him after all these years.

C o n d eOur sweet Conde was at Bianca for 2 years. Lately he was

showing some signs of aging until one day he couldn’t get

up. . . Rest in peace, sweet boy.

L u i s i n h oLuisinho was found at Quinta do Conde by one of Bianca’s

volunteer. His physical condition was very poor and as soon as

he arrived at the vet, was immediately taken under

observation. Unfortunately Luisinho didn’t make it and

passed away.

E l f oAfter 3 years with us, our sweetheart Elfo left. His heart didn’t

take it. Goodbye little Elfo, we all loved you.

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REMEMBER ME?

This issue features news from adopted pets.

This month is about Uma, now called Luna.

"The last few months were very exciting for me

and I have sooooo much to tell you.

First of all I have to tell you my new name,

because I did not like Uma. Mom and Dad could

never pronounce that name correctly so my new

name is LUNA.

I live near Wiesbaden in a small town. Although

I miss you all very much my new family is

sooooooooooo sweet to me. I always feel like a

princess. I sometimes have problems with the

German language (but sometimes i don't want to

understand it).

We do a lot of things, especially on weekends. We

walk through the woods, the vineyards, we go to

dog school and I am a big shopping queen. I'm

always everywhere with them. Mom and Dad do

have a job so I also spend my time during the day

with my grandma. She is so cute because I always

get treats from her without doing something for

that (I’m an intelligent princess).

Sometimes I visit my new friend Harry. Harry is

a black labrador dog and meanwhile my best

friend. He takes care of me while grandma is

working. But I count the hours each day til Dad

picks me up. Mom waits at home for me and then

we go for a walk. The rest of the day is reserved

for cuddling, cuddling and aaaaaaaaaahhhhhh

cuddling. I also send you some pics. One of these

pics you see me as a new football fan.

Maybe we find the time next year to visit you.

Your LUNA”.

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I’M VOLUNTEER

M a d e l é n e , S o fi e , S a n d r a a n d M i k a e l a

Hello, we are Madeléne, Sofie, Sandra and

Mikaela from Sweden.

We are studying animals, especially dogs, at

high school. We are going in the same class and

are together almost every hour of the day. We

were expecting bad conditions (in Portugal)

for the dogs, but because it is such a enormous

difference against Sweden it was a shock

anyways.

We think that people need to think two times

before getting a dog, this is an animal that will

not always be small and sweet, it will grow

older and may live with them for more than 10

years. People need to make sure they have that time, before getting a dog.

We think it is an amazing charity that they work on. People how have other places to work

come to Bianca at evenings and weekends to walk and socialize other dogs how don't have

a home. The people who work at Bianca are doing a great job. They see every dog and makes

sure that every dog gets what it needs. Of course every dog can't be checked for ticks and

be loved every day, but during our two weeks so far, we have just found ticks at 4-5 dogs,

of approximately 300, and the most of the dogs are very socialized, almost too much if

that is possible.

We have very strict rules about animal welfare in Sweden, for example how big the space

needs to be for the dog, how long they can be left alone at home and that we can't have

them off-leash during the summer. If we don't follow these rules we can be charged with

fine, prison or even lose your right to have animals in the future.There was an episode we

want to share. . . When the big scared dog, Roxy, came up to us the first time. She was so

scared of us in the beginning, but she is a real sweetheart, when she learned that she could

trust us. Also when Sandra was carrying the little black-and-white Jack Russell dog, and

she sat her down and she walked with us for a short way. We also love it when the staff

trust us with different tasks, and let us try to do it on our own. This is the main memory we

will take from this experience at Bianca.

Its hard to say, but people really need to take responsibilities for their animals. If they

don't take care of the animals or abuse them in any way the owners should get some kind

of punishment.We are very grateful that we get to experience this kind of animal welfare.

It's such a big difference and we all think its good to see, in real life, that all animals don't

have a great life. Sweden isn't perfect, but we don't see homeless animals so often.

Best regards

Sandra, Sofie, Madde and Mikaela.


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King Sissi Spring

Judith

Colbi

Dickens

Kimby

Snow

Grifo Dickie Feliz

Duke

Sonata

Maribel

Klaudio Smooth

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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Canello Jedi Cola

Cookie

Lona

MoleteMagnoliaMaluda

Mins Mandarina Cortiça

Cadu

Canella

Ciro Caio


I FOUND A HOME. . .


NEWS of the MONTH

There are now two plates to register the animals that are

walked daily, in order to avoid that some of them go to walks

2 or more times a day and others never get walked.

For those who know the shelter the plates are located in the

gate between the dogs houses of Clif and Karma.

All kennels/parks have numbers, so when a pet goes for a

walk the volunteer who does it registers the number of the

doghouse/park of that animal on the plate by placing a cross

The doghouses numbers are not removable but the date and

crosses are easily cleaned.

So in the end of every day we clean the plate so that the next

day the register starts all over again.

Thank you for your support.

W a l k i n g B o a r d

The project Creative Meeting, developed by IADE and the dutch university NHL, picked

Bianca for the making of an awareness video against animal abandonment and some

graphic work that we can use in the future. We have had the pleasure of receiving 12

students that for 3 days made a fantastic job. They deserve our aplause. The video was

aimed to children between 7 and 14 years of age.

See it at: http://youtu.be/YMieUDCvO_0

I A D E a n d N H L

The volunteers of the project “CAI solidary

with Bianca Charity” has shared their

experiences with the reporters of the

newspaper “Jornaless” de Sampaio having

made a visit to our shelter. Soon the

feedback of the reporters will be published

on CAI’s facebook page. Stay tuned.

C A I s o l i d a r y w i t h B i a n c a C h a r i t y


EVENTS

Next 22th of June, Bianca will be present at the annual pic-nic in Tomar with a small

sale booth run by our volunteers. Our presence in this event is becoming regular, and it

allows us to meet new people and see old supporting friends from that region.

Every sale will fully revert to Bianca. If you’re nearby please come and visit us. We are

expecting a funny and productive day.

P i c - n i c

On June 8, Bianca will attend at Mirbessa Reunion, represented with some of Bianca’s

board members. Mirbessa is one of the organizations with which we actively

collaborate, finding us forever homes for our animals.

This reunion allows us to promote our work and our animals. And on top of that we get

to reunite ourselves with the animals that have been adopted in the NL, which is always

a blast!

If you are near, stop by and say hello!

M I R B E S S A R e u n i o n

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FRIENDS OF BIANCA NEWS

May 11, Friends of Bianca hosted a booth at the Frederick Celtic Festival! They had

doggies to pet (wearing their Bianca T-Shirts), a yard sale (Beanie Babies, Furbies and

Boyds Kitty Cat dolls), Celtic Tarot Readings for your dog, FOB bags, notes and pens! A

50/50 raffle rounded out the day!

www.frederickcelticfestival.com


F O B a t F r e d e r i c k C e l t i c F e s t i v a l

FOB in USA created a banner. We are very proud of that!

U S A B A N N E R O F F O B

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FRIENDS OF BIANCA NEWS


Terrific evening on Saturday, 11th May,

possibly even better than the first “Evening”

last year. Packed hall and brilliant

entertainment from Michelle Bruce, Yvonne

Morton and Alan Walker, Malcolm Dowie and

Sue Robertson and the cast of Five Pound &

Twa Bairns (Scott, Sinclair, Sue, Kris, Heidi

and Paula-Jane). People were so generous in

not only buying heaps of raffle tickets but in

donating loads of prizes, all topped off by the

auctioning of 3 items, two kindly donated by

artist Alice Stuart (www.alicestuart.co.uk) (an

original watercolour) and writer Irene

Furneaux (a signed Burns book). A huge thank

you to all who helped make it possible with

special thanks to the artists for giving so freely

of their time, to all the FOB committee members, to my wife Norma and my amazingly

supportive friends Michael Craig and Peter Milne. Photograph below shows Yvonne

accompanied by Alan.

E v e n i n g f o r B i a n c a

A professionally preservation-framed composition of

an Outlander quote handwritten on parchment and

signed by the internationally best-selling author of

the Outlander Series, Diana Gabaldon, next to a

striking sunset photo of the Urquhart Castle on the

shores of Loch Ness, Scotland from noted Scottish

photographer Andy Hall. The Outlander quote is

"Tomorrow I shall be on a hill, without a head. Have

you no compassion for my sorrowful maiden, my Mary,

the fair and tender-eyed?" This is a one-of-a-kind

piece approximately 37 x 21 inches and is offered this

one time only. The frame and matting are specially

selected to set off the marvelous colors in the

photograph of silver, fuchsia, deep blue, black and

grey. A letter on Diana Gabaldon's stationery is

included in a pocket on the back of the picture noting

its origins and provenance.

This unique piece is being offered as a fundraiser for Friends of Bianca, a registered UK

charity in Aberdeen, Scotland, and all the proceeds will be used to support the

homeless, abandoned and abused pets at Bianca Pet Shelter in Portugal. Currently the

major project underway is the construction of a veterinary clinic for the animals, many

of whom come to Bianca in desperate need of veterinary care. Due to the size and

uniqueness of this piece, it will be shipped only to addresses in the continental US.

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