Herald - Issue 419

17th February 2022 • The HERALD • Page 43 v THE HERALD - ENCOURAGING LOCAL ENTERPRISE v ANIMAL MAGIC Are you concerned about your dog? We are a not-for-profit organization providing qualified, professional help to dog owners across the UK. • One to one consultations with your dog • Telephone consultations UK wide • E-learning courses & workshops in dog training and behaviour • FREE courses and resources • We specialise in the rehabilitation of rescue dogs in particular. To chat to a canine behaviourist about how we can help you and your dog, please contact us on: T: 023 8178 1707 E: dogs2fosteruk@gmail.com W: www.dogs2fosteruk.org Keeping Dogs Out of Rescue Shelters by Promoting Positive Practice inCanine Guardianship, Welfare & Understanding. Proud Members of the Pet Professional Guild 38 Pylewell Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hants SO45 6AQ Tel: (023) 8084 1000 Fax: (023) 8084 5651 www.hythevets.co.uk An Independent Local Practice The Pet Healthcare Centre Animals at Barry’s Farm in Frost Lane, Hythe have been entertaining local children and adults alike for over 50 years. e donkeys, alpacas, goats, chickens, ducks, geese are adored by many. Of course, we can’t forget dear old Maggie the Pig who loves nothing more than a good roll in the mud! But of course, animals take A LOT of looking a er. is care and commitment also comes at a huge nancial cost, with constant food and vet bills to pay it can all add up to a tidy sum. To raise funds for this amazing cause, local animal artist and volunteer Christine Jones has put her creativity and talent to good use, producing a beautiful Barry’s Farm Needs You! e next indoor meeting of the New Forest Local Group of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 9th March at Lyndhurst Community Centre, High Street, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY (doors open 7.00pm). eir guest speaker, Pete Durnell, will give an in-depth view of our wonderful “Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes” where he is the Reserve Manager. e RSPB New Forest Local Group’s next eld trip is on Saturday 5th March from 10am to 1pm to High Corner in the New Forest (SU 197 107), meeting in the High Corner Inn public house car park in Linwood, near Ringwood. All meetings are subject to current COVID-19 restrictions. For any further information, please email: NewForestGroup@RSPB.org.uk or visit: www.rspb. org.uk/groups/newforest. ose taking part in eld trips should wear suitable, dull coloured clothing and sturdy footwear. Admission at indoor meetings for non-members is currently £5.00 per evening. community we can all play a part in helping Barry’s Farm continue and thrive for future generations to enjoy. OUT & ABOUT WITH THE RSPB greetings card suitable for all occasions. On sale at the Herald Office, Hythe for just £2 each (cash please!) the card features all the animals on the farm and ALL proceeds from the sale of the cards will be going directly to the care of the animals. As a HUGE INCREASE IN DOGS BEING GIVEN UP by Dogs2Foster e pandemic has a ected everyone one way or another but with the nancial impact of COVID- 19 and Brexit now taking hold as well, many dog owners are giving up their dogs and the problem is signi cantly increasing day by day. Most rescue centres were at full capacity before the pandemic, there simply isn’t space for all these dogs let alone resources to pay for their care. Please consider adopting a dog rather than buying one. e demand for puppies during the last 18 months is now causing a signi cant increase on dogs aged 1–2 years being relinquished through no fault of their own. Many dogs are frequently given up because of behavioural problems. Most of these behaviours are caused by stress in the dog’s environment and lack of exercise and stimulation. ese problems can be easily resolved, most of the time it is the owners themselves Could you open your heart to a dog in need of a loving home? that have caused the problem and not the dog being bad or naughty. We have many resources and courses on our website written by Canine Behaviourists’ and dog trainers to help dog owners that won’t break the bank if you can’t a ord training classes for your dog. If you are having problems with your dog, call us to speak to a Canine Behaviourist who can advise the best course of action straight away and help with solutions. Rescue centres don’t have a magic wand to care for the increasing numbers of animals being given up. Speak to a professional before making a hasty decision; we owe it to the animals, we have chosen to look a er them for life. Over 20,000 dogs were put to sleep every year BEFORE the pandemic, giving up your dog makes their future uncertain. Sustainability Trail at Lepe Saturday 19th February to Sunday 27th February, from 10am to 3pm at Lepe Country Park. £2.50 per trail. Parking charges apply. Going around their conservation area, learn about the things that you can do to make a positive change and help the planet! Pick up your trail every day between 10am-3pm from the Visitor Services Desk in e Lookout. Unfortunately as it is in the conservation area, dogs are unable to join the walk. Contact us in complete con dence on: 023 8178 1707 , email us at: dogs2fosteruk@gmail.com or take a look at our websit e: www.dogs2fosteruk Highlights of The 1980’s Railway Correspondence and Travel Society (RCT) and Mid Hants Railway, Solent Branch meetings are held in association with Mid Hants Railway – Southampton and Waterside Group. Meetings are held at the Eastleigh Railway Institute, Romsey Road Eastleigh SO50 9FE and commence at 7.30pm. e room, on the rst oor (sorry no disabled access), is usually open from 7pm. A bar is available for refreshments. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 16th March for a talk by Mark Greening titled ‘Highlights of the 1980’s’. Branch member Mark Greening presents an evening of 80’s highlights from the Southampton area. Followed on Wednesday 20th April for a subject that is to be con rmed. Please see the Railway Observer or the RCTS website for details nearer the time. A donation of £3 is usual to help with the costs of the speaker and room hire. Non-members are very welcome at their meetings. Further details can be obtained from John Godfrey on: 07850 220009 or email: solent@rcts.org.uk