Commercial work welcome • Suedes, Leathers, Sheepskins Horse rugs cleaned ad re-proofed


• Same day service washes and duvet cleaning • Dry cleaning and specialist cleaning Dry cleaning and specialist cleaning • Professional wedding dress service • Professional wedding dress service • Commercial work welcome • Suedes, Leathers, Sheepskins Horse rugs cleaned ad re-proofed


LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING SERVICES Est 1977


Self service amenities Self service amenities


1, Earsham Street, Bungay, NR35 1AE Find us on facebook


1, Earsham Street, Bungay, NR35 1AE Find us on facebook


Tel: 01986 894598 Tel: 01986 894598


Same day service washes and duvet cleaning • Full linen service Full linen service


LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING SERVICES Est 1977


CLEAN ‘n’ DRY CLEAN ‘n’ DRY


WE are still very busy, with many cats coming in and rehom- ing amazingly quickly. Sadly, however, Mamie who we fea- tured last month is still with us. She is a delightful little girl and only about one year old, in spite of having had and homed five babies. This month we are featuring


Fizz, who has sadly been with us since the end of June. We even- tually decided her problem was not something wrong with her, but with her environment. She had had one owner for most of her life (she is nine to ten years) and never been “boarded” before


Rose Cottage Cats


(cats who have been used to boarding catteries settle down quite happily in Rescue, but those that haven’t find it more difficult). One of our volunteers offered to take her on, in a room of his house (a more natural envi- ronment) and he and his wife would care for her and let people to go them to meet her. She has settled very well and we think is ready to meet potential owners. Fizz is a very pretty nine to ten


year old Torti girl, who originally came from an elderly owner. We therefore believe a quiet environ- ment similar to her last home would best suit her with older


Broome and Ditchingham Playgroup Summer Fete


If you would like to book an advert or submit some editorial for next month's papers please contact the team today on 01502 725836


BROOME and Ditchingham Playgroup are holding their annual Summer Fair at Ditch- ingham Village Hall on Saturday 9th June, 11am - 2pm. We are looking for raffle donations to help support us. We’re a regis-


tered charity and rely on events such as these to keep our pre school running. We’re also look- ing for stall holders. Please con- tact banddplaygroup@yahoo. co.uk if you can offer a raffle prize or would like a stall.


owner/s, or younger but quiet people. If you think you might be


interested in having Fizz to live with you please contact us and we will pass on contact details. Having been spending quite a


lot of time telling people that kit- tens (unless conceived/born in a warm environment) are unlikely to be available until late Spring, we have just had the surprise of feeding a female cat (in a pen in my sitting room - due to no pens free in the Rescue sheds and hav- ing been with us for some weeks) moved and and revealed two tiny newborne black babies! We understood she was neutered, and until 24 hours before the birth (when I said thank God she’s putting a bit of weight on) because she’d been so skinny she looked like we’d been neglecting her, we found two tiny babies next morning were snuggled under her! Subject to weather we will be


having our first sale of the year at Bungay Buttercross on Saturday 24th February with nine paste tables of various goods, books, DVDs, CDs, pet accessories,


Animal World:


Hayward United Farmers Ltd


Tel: (01502) 475111


Agricultural & horticultural sales, repairs and servicing on all types of machines


• Pet & Livestock Feed


• Country clothing & workwear • Bottled Calor Gas stockists


www.haywardunitedfarmers.co.uk MARK THOMPSON


Taking care of our furry, four-legged friends Looking after


Heliport Site, Ellough, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 7XD


your golden oldies by Rosie Smith MRCVS


IS your older dog or cat less active? Stiff? Losing weight or having accidents? People often put slowness or lack of activ- ity down to age itself, unaware that their beloved pet is putting up with chronic pain and other problems, many of which are easily treated. I understand that a lot of people


are reluctant to take their older pet to the vet, perhaps concerned about the consequences of admit- ting that their pet is in pain. We all have aches and pains from time to


Excellent Saddle


Fitting Service by


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Society of Master


Saddlers Qualified


Saddle Fitter


Expert advice and fitting – Any distance


Everything for the Horse 111 Bedingfield Crescent, Halesworth IP19 8ED


Tel: 01986 874800 www.juddpurssaddlery-eastanglia.co.uk


ROSE


COTTAGE CATS


Has lovely vaccinated and neutered cats – also kittens, seeking new loving homes


Ring LYN 01508 482737


time and older pets, like older relatives, will suffer more. But that does not mean that their qual- ity of life is unacceptable. Anti- inflammatories and other joint supplements will often allow them to play like they used to and give them a new lease of life. Consider getting a raised bed or bean bag to sleep on to relieve pressure on old joints. Keep up with their exercise but be realistic about what your pet can manage. A walk to the first lamppost and back two or three times a day may not seem like a lot but it is very beneficial to your old pets mental and physical well being. Cats that can’t jump so well


will welcome strategically placed chairs or stools so that they don’t have to make the jump on or off their favourite sleeping place in one go. Some may also appreci- ate a litter tray indoors, and remember to keep an eye on their claws, which may need more fre- quent trimming. Older dogs and cats, like older


people, lose confidence. Shiny laminate floors can be a worrying challenge for an older pet anxious about pulling on a stiff joint. Put- ting down non slip matting will


make a real difference to them. Going downstairs is hard for dogs, especially if they can’t see well so make sure your stairs are well lit. Tooth problems are common


and often overlooked. Pets with tooth ache do not stop eating but they do stop enjoying life, sit qui- etly, play less and become more irritable. A dental procedure to remove infected teeth, carried out under a carefully monitored anaesthetic is a small risk to undertake to ensure your pet’s mouth is comfortable and pain free. Owners often remark after- wards that their pet is a lot more active and engaged. Finally, don’t ignore problems


in your older pet just because you think nothing can be done or because you think your vet will recommend that you have your pet put to sleep. The earlier you get some advice on lumps, bad breath, puddling or excessive thirst, the more options you will have. And remember too, that you don’t have to treat every problem. As long as your pet has an acceptable quality of life then you can decide, with your vet, whether to treat them or not.


Beccles K9 Dezyne


Professional Dog Grooming ESTABLISHED OVER 15 YEARS


• Bathing • Grooming • Clipping & Hand Stripping


• Microchipping Service • Nail Clipping


All breeds catered for C&G Qualified Groomer


Call Angie on 01502 714798 2 Cox’s Close, Beccles NR34 9HX


cards, toiletries, cosmetics etc. Please support us. If you need help or advice


regarding cat-related problems please ring Lyn on 01508


482737. Same number to make an appointment to see the cats we have in Rescue, if you would like to give a cat a home.


Pet and Animal Supplies


Stocking a wide range of Pet Food and Accessories


Unit 29 Ellough Industrial Estate, Ellough, Beccles NR34 7TD


Tel: 01502 711333


PETFOOD Plus More


19 Market Place, Bungay Tel: 01986 892563 16 Old Market Place, Harleston Tel: 01379 852967


FOR ALL YOUR PET’S NEEDS


Your Local Calor Gas Stockist all sizes available


for collection or delivery


NEW PUPPY?


We stock everything you need for your new puppy including a wide range of feed, toys, leads etc


One of the largest stockists in the area for all makes of dog food


Tel: 01508 518400


99 Yarmouth Rd, Ellingham, Bungay NR35 2PH www.crosswaysofellingham.co.uk


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