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New Mobility Dog for Viv

  • Update for 26/10/2012

      26 October 2012

    Thanks for all your emails after the ggood sortsh programme. http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/good-sort-finn-mobility-dog-video-5129567 Your interest, support and encouragement make me feel very loved. I have received approx 20 offers to take Finn. Many have had me in tears ? caring and taking in an old dog is huge. Many are from people also with elderly Golden Retrievers, with lifestyle blocks. A WEE generalisation, but dog-lovers are good people! My choice was made easy though, when Finnfs puppy walker/trainer came forward. So he is going back to his first-ever home. Ahh, the circle of life! Ifm so pleased. I just heard today, my new dog, Levi, will join me on 3.12.12. itfs a little bitter/sweet, as Ifm sure you can imagine. Warm wishes Viv

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  • A Reason to S.M.I.L.E Promo Video

      5 September 2012

    Single Mothers to Inspire Lift and Encourage

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  • Update for 05/09/2012

      5 September 2012

    Good news we have raised the last part of the $45,000 needed to cover the cost of getting a new mobility dog. This has come from: Quiz night $1250, Rotary $1000, GiveaLittle $990 and your generous donations given directly to me. Your support has been at times overwhelming and so encouraging for me personally to know that so many people care about me and Finn. I have met my goal and everything given from now is a bonus. I would like to be able to give a bit of money to Finnfs new owner, to cover food, medication and vet bills. Also, there will be things I will need to buy for the new dog. Thank You from Viv

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  • Tama promo

      31 August 2012

    The production team explains the story of Tama and why this film should be made

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  • Update for 24/08/2012

      24 August 2012

    Mesage from Viv: I am so very grateful for your generous donations, as well as the supportive, encouraging comments. I feel very loved. Thank you Still no news from the disability dogs people about when my new dog is coming or what it will be like. So just have to wait patiently. Check out the mobility dogs at work, on http://www.facebook.com/mobilitydogs? (so amazing; cute and clever)

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  • Update for 11/08/2012

      11 August 2012

    Many people are asking what the new dog is like (breed/sex/colour). I still donft know and to say I am curious, is an understatement. Several months ago when the Mobility Assistant Dog Trust visited and met myself and Finn, they felt they were able to get a good idea of the type of dog that would suit. So I will let you know as soon as I find out any more.

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  • Update for 05/08/2012

      5 August 2012

    It isn't the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives it.

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  • Update for 02/08/2012

      2 August 2012

    A message from Viv.? Your generosity is overwhelming.? I really appreciate that many are spreading the word and raising awareness and funds. Thank you all. Knowing our time is limited, Finn feels extra special.

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  • Update for 30/07/2012

      30 July 2012

    Thanks again for your big and small donations every single one is appreciated. Some of you have asked about Finn. When the time comes Viv will work hard to find a wonderful new home for Finn. Viv will make sure it is a place where he has companionship as she has always been with him and that is what he will need for his retirement.

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  • Update for 28/07/2012

      28 July 2012

    WOW $365 raised after 24 hrs Thank you so much for your quick response peoples.

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  • Update for 28/07/2012

      28 July 2012

    The page has been changed from Pledge to Donate so its quicker and easier to use, you don't have to sign up or be a member. Just click Donate put in amount and credit card details and if you want to add any name and a comment afterwards. Much easier for non technical people so tell anyone who already tried and found it a bit hard. Thanks

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  • Mobility Dogs 'unleashing life!' TV commercial 2012

      27 July 2012

    30 second commercial, produced by Golem Productions for the Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust, to screen on Maori Television, June 2012

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