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Pommy & Pals puts four legged friends first The Pommy & Pals Dog necessary medical attention and dogs in the past three years. is deeply satisfying. Giving food, Rescue’s family-friendly fund- rehabilitation. Most importantly, Each dog has their own quirk; shelter and a second chance at life. raiser is going to the dogs and we an enormous amount of love and there are adjustment periods On the hardest days, Leslie says mean that in a good way! support from foster families until and learning curves. Leslie says that, “their love is enough.” The Family Holiday Fundraiser they find their “forever homes.” that patience is key: “fosters Once the dog is groomed for adoption, they start will be hosted at the McArthur The organization receives dogs Island Sports Centre on Sunday, through several avenues, such as screening applications. The process is not on December 11 from 5:00 to 9:00 owner surrenders, strays and shela first-come-first-serpm. The evening promises to be ter or rescue transfers. Leslie Hill, a fun evening for all ages fea- volunteer and foster says, “Many vice basis; all dogs are turing a pasta dinner, children’s rescue dogs are pulled from kill methodically matched games, silent auctions and even shelters in California. The Rescue with a home that is best a visit from Santa Claus. Express Transport Bus brings suited for them. Pommy & Pals is a non-profit them to a town just over the US The organization organization that facilitates rescue border where volunteers and orgais solely volunteer efforts and support initiatives for nizers pick them up.” based and all donaPomeranian and other small breed Alongside her partner, Cory tions directly service dogs from around BC. Though Brietkopf and daughter Lily, the dogs. Volunteers in the society’s focus is to rehabiliLeslie has fosthe Kamloops area are tate and rehome small breed dogs, tered over 35 always welcomed and Pommy & Pals still strives to help needed. Leslie says, as many local dogs as possible “there’s always a need Pictured are and to accept large breed dogs for fresh ideas and extra Cory Brietkopf whenever possible. hands whether it’s short and Lily Hill. or long term fostering, Steadfastly confundraising or support.” cerned with the wellbeing, safety and Volunteers can be happiness of the dogs, assured that fostering Pommy & costs are covered and the “fur babies” will be Pals have their and owners really provided with food, clothing, colhealth need to embrace the lars, toys and leashes. and situation.” She’s also The dogs receive their examibehavworked with Fernando nations and treatments from iour the Brazilian Dog Guru Twin Rivers Veterinary Clinic— assessed when dealing with depending on need; the dogs get so that dogs in need behav- vaccinations, dewormed, spayed/ they ioural training. neutered and micro chipped. They receive Ultimately, the work - continued on page 2
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