Lucky & Murphy
Lucky and Murphy are a gorgeous duo who are looking for a new, loving home together. Lucky is a 2-3 yrs old, crossbreed and Murphy is a 5 yr old, labrador. They are both very friendly
though can be quite boisterous so would suit a family home with older children or a couple/person living on their own. Both have previously lived with cats aswell.
If you can give Lucky and Murphy a
loving home, please call and quote ref no’s 110028 and 117327. Jay - Age 1-2
Jay is a nice boy who will require further training.
Due to his breed he will not be rehomed with cats or any small animals.
If you
can give Jay a loving home, please call and quote ref 117198.
Sophie - Age: 8
Sophie is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross who is housetrained.
She is a lovely, older lady who is looking for a loving home to spend her twilight years.
Sophie will need to be the only
dog in the household. If you can give Sophie a loving home, please call and
quote ref 116752. Reggie and Ronnie - Young male rats
Reggie and Ronnie will require more handling and will need an experienced owner.
Give a rescued animal a second chance. Dogs, cats, rabbits and more are being cared for at your local Scottish SPCA Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre. Telephone 03000 999 999 or visit
scottishspca.org/rehoming.
The Year of the Rabbit (Katy-ma-bob)
Article written by Aileen Naismith
When my partner and I moved into our fi rst home together in Bridge of Weir three years ago, one of our fi rst ‘gifts’ was our free copy of the Gryffe Advertizer which provided a welcome distraction from the cleaning and decorating. I now look forward to the monthly ritual – the Advertizer, a cuppa and regaling my partner with the ‘parish notices’ – little moments of pleasure. But by far the greatest pleasure given to me by the Advertizer was my introduction to Lamont City Farm in Erskine.
I read about the Lamont City Farm Project in the Advertizer’s Pets section last year and, having no pets of my own, was immediately excited at the prospect of having such a fantastic place literally on my doorstep. We dropped into the farm one wet and muddy Saturday afternoon and were met at the gate by L.A., a delightfully friendly spaniel, who keeps herself busy greeting visitors and checking up on the residents. Our fi rst human contact was with Tracey, one of the hard-working and much-needed volunteers, who enthusiastically gave us the tour which culminated in me cuddling a fl uffy lion-headed baby bunny – what joy!
I was introduced to Farm Manager Alice Beaton, and before winter curled its icy fi ngers round us, I was becoming a regular visitor to the farm. Over a cuppa in the portacafe this modest lady laid bare her dedication to the project, and I began to appreciate its importance. Its importance as a safe haven for vulnerable animals, its importance as an outlet for community collaboration, its importance as a place of education and its importance as a way of bringing us all so much closer to nature – a real tonic for the soul.
My own experience of Lamont City Farm was one of learning, of giving and of receiving. As well as all the practical stuff, I learned of each animal’s own unique story – Alice, her volunteers and all who visit the farm are part of that story. Many people give freely of their time and services and I was glad to be able to spend time giving reiki to some of the animals.
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Nature gives back more than it ever receives, and my partner and I received the greatest gift of all - the opportunity to share our lives with a beautiful, smart and loving wee rabbit called Katy - priceless! Rescued by Alice, Katy came to live with us on Sunday 13th February 2011 – the Year of the Rabbit. Thanks to Lamont City Farm and the Advertizer our story is just beginning…
Lamont City Farm, Barrhill Road, Erskine, PA8 6EZ
Telephone number: 0141 812 5335
(Open 7 days a week: 10.30am- 4.30pm during the summer)
www.lamontfarm.org.uk
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