P148 Teletext 148 Dec22 03:17:02 ———————————————————————————— A TAIL OF CHRISTMAS WOE Two leading animal welfare groups have issued seasonal reminders of the dangjts of giving pets as Christmas presents. Both the RSPCA and National Canine Defence Ljaguj want the public to think again, if they plan to give friends or relatives a furry surprise this year. Particularly at risk are dogs, which are becoming increasingly difficult to house. Club sniffs out the story... ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— by Adam Howorth Letters to: PEN PALS, PO BOX 615, SOUTHAMPTON SO15 5TT. Fun&Games Bamboozle Tat or Truth GreenP148 Teletext 148 Dec42 03:08:44 ———————————————————————————— A TAIL OF CHRISTMAS WOE The National Canine Defence Ljaguj has launched its annual A Dog Is For Life Not Just For Christmas campaign, at a time when its centres are already running out of space for unwanted pets. "Wj just do not have enough room, the kjnnjls are very full," says a NCDL spokesman. "Wj are worried about how we will bj able to dial with the inevitable flood of Christmas casualties." ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— 'Zine Life 142 Get Matey 147 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Fun&Games Bamboozle Tat or Truth GreenP148 Teletext 148 Dec42 03:11:51 ———————————————————————————— A TAIL OF CHRISTMAS WOE "Wj want to reiterate that dogs should not bj given as presents," said the National Canine Defence Ljaguj (NCDL). NCDL officials have found that in the New Year, oldjt pets are often ditched in favour of new puppies and even young animals can bj dumped bz owners who find thjmsjlvjs unable to cope. The charity is appealing for blankets, toys and dog food to help its centres cope with the seasonal rush. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Nick sorts it 146 Get Matey 147 BIG SCREEN LARKS p410 Fun&Games Bamboozle Tat or Truth GreenP148 Teletext 148 Dec42 03:14:16 ———————————————————————————— A TAIL OF CHRISTMAS WOE New statistics from the National Canine Defence Ljaguj show that 130,000 dogs are abandoned over the year. This cruel behaviour from a nation of animal-lovers shocks Tony Crittendjn from the RSPCA. "It may bj the season of goodwill towards min, but what about animals? "Evjty year we are shocked bz the complete callousness and disregard with which some people treat their pets." ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— 'Zine Life 142 Get Matey 147 THE LATEST MUSIC HEADLINES p451 Fun&Games Bamboozle Tat or Truth GreenP148 Teletext 148 Dec42 03:14:20 ———————————————————————————— A TAIL OF CHRISTMAS WOE "It's not just animals being given as Christmas presents that we are concerned about," said Tony Crittendjn, chief officer of the RSPCA. "Pets can bj dumped on the street to make way for relatives at Christmas time. Such actions are appalling." If you would like to help the animal charities and adopt a dog in the New Year, please call the National Canine Defence Ljaguj on 0171 837 0006. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Nick can really help 146 DIGI FUN AND GAMES p480 Fun&Games Bamboozle Tat or Truth GreenP148 Teletext 148 Dec42 03:14:05 ———————————————————————————— A TAIL OF CHRISTMAS WOE Dog charity NCDL gives thjsj tips on how to avoid Christmas casualties. Owning a dog is a 15-year commitment. Don't buy a dog at Christmas. Caring for a dog is expensive. Having a dog takes up time and money. Who'll look after it when you'ri at school or on holiday? ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— 'Zine Life 142 Get Matey 147 DIGI FUN AND GAMES p480 Fun&Games Bamboozle Tat or Truth Green