G'day,


It's great to have a moment to get a post out to you! The past week has been incredibly busy, letting people know we are here for them as required.


On Tuesday, Lynne, Jeannine and I headed up to the bush fire affected areas of Hazeldene, Flowerdale, Yea, Springvalley Reserve, Strath Creek, Reedy Creek & Wandong. As we drove up our normal chatter ensued, discussing where we were going and what we planned to do. The greenery around us lulled us into a false sense of security. Having been to various places affected by fires over the past week I some how think that I am ready for what we see.... then we drive into Flowerdale. The shock hits me again, it is unbelievably quiet but the silence is a constant reminder devastation is only a glance away.


On our journey we were able to help a lost sheep on the road find her way home, (Dog Listening works with sheep too - at least partially). Also, we came across a Reedy Creek local, affectionately know as 'Grumpy'. Grumpy told us about a dog, whose owners are in hospital having been injured while evacuating, the neighbors are currently caring for the dog. We spoke with the neighbours, and while they were happy looking after the dog, they were struggling with the cost of food (as they had three dogs themselves). We supplied them with two weeks food and gave them our contact details, should they require more assistance.


In our first blog post we mentioned a farmer with dogs running loose on his property. Unfortunately, they haven't been seen since. We asked the farmer to feed the dogs each day to see if they come back and to gain their confidence at which time he will call us and we will assist in the collection of these distressed animals.


We will keep you advised on these dogs!

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Many of the fire survivors are understandably hanging on to their dogs as so many loved ones were lost. As time goes by we believe that more and more people will look to us for help as the practicalities of rebuilding their homes and lives continue, Fun4Paws is committed to the long term effort and support of these people and their dogs.

We thank the public for their wonderful response to our request for foster homes and donations and rest assured we will be there helping as the months roll on. If you have registered your details, please don't be deterred if you don't hear from us initially also, you can follow our progress here at www.fun4paws.com.au or on our blog.


Something that has warmed our hearts is the wonderful sense of community and true Australian spirit that lives strong in the hearts of the affected survivors.. and indeed in all Australians.

UPDATE
We have been contacted by a kennel in an affected area and will coordinate assistance as required. We will keep you updated via this blog so please check back and travel this journey with us.

Thank you again,

Luke
Fun4Paws - Proprietor

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