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Post by liz on Jul 7, 2010 0:24:52 GMT 1
I'm really excited to tell you about the Dogs Unleashed project! Some of you might have noticed that THUKST are not supporting the Love Unleashed project, but it's not because we don't support shelters and animal welfare! Oh no! We had already pledged our support to the Dogs Unleashed project, which is an Official Tokio Hotel FC project, and was already announced and underway ;D
So what is this project and how does it involve us?
Dogs Unleashed was masterminded by Inger-Helena and Siiri from the Official Estonian Tokio Hotel Fanclub. Inspired by the love and compassion the band have for animals, particularly dogs, they decided to bring the fans together for a fanaction that not only celebrates our love for Tokio Hotel but also offers support to animal shelters around the world!
From Inger-Helena and Siiri...
The purpose of this project is simply doing something good together and spreading unconditional love. We believe that animals need just as much attention as human beings and that they need our help even more because they are unable to speak for themselves.
This is were WE come into it! On JULY 17th, the day we have chosen for THUKST's participation in Dogs Unleashed, we want YOU to give your support to your local animal welfare shelter.
What we would really like you to do is arrange to visit your local shelter, on JULY 17th, and offer your services for the day (for free of course, lol!). They might like you to walk some of the dogs, help clean out cages, or just play with some of the animals. You can talk to them about what would help them the most.
If you are unable to offer your help in that way, or your local shelter, for some reason, cannot accept you as a volunteer on that day, there are a number of other ways you can still offer your help. Here's a few suggestions, or you may have your own ideas about how you could help.
* Shelters will always appreciate toys, blankets, towels, pet food, treats (only those made specially for animals), pet beds etc. If you have any of those things spare you could make up a donation box to take to your local shelter on JULY 17th. Please be sure everything is in a nice clean condition 
If you're going to make up a donation box, let me know and I'll make you a slip to put with it so they know it's from the Dogs Unleashed project.
* If you can't volunteer at the shelter ask if they would like your help doing something else, such as handing out leaflets. If you can do that on July 17th, even better!
* Organize a jumble sale and donate the proceeds to the shelter. This will probably not be achievable by the 17th, lol. But it will still count towards the Dogs Unleashed project.
* Some of the larger shelters (these are often available online also) run schemes where you can sponsor a dog. You 'll recieve a certificate, photograph and updates on your dog and his / her welfare. These cost money - usually a few pounds a month. Perhaps something several people might like to consider doing as a group? Please check that the charity is genuine and reputable though!
That's just a few ideas if you can't go to a shelter yourself on JULY 17th. You can be creative and come up with your own ideas also, but if you CAN go to a shelter and volunteer, please do!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES AND VIDEOS OF WHATEVER YOU DECIDE TO DO!
Post them here or email them to us: tokiohoteluk@gmail.com
If you have any questions at all, you can ask them here. As some of you already know, I work at a dog rescue center, that is also home to a host of other animals too, lol. So I'll help as much as I can. ;D
Finally, you can click this link and check out the Dogs Unleashed Blog. Don't worry if you see other dates being discussed there. Not everyone is doing this fanaction on the same day. The UK day is JULY 17th!
So everyone, locate your local shelter and start making plans! ;D |
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Post by Amiee♥TH on Jul 7, 2010 0:49:37 GMT 1
Omg, this is so cool! I love it, I totally wanna take part in this project *_*!!!
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Post by midori on Jul 7, 2010 6:30:01 GMT 1
Awesome, Amiee! 
Everybody who wants to take part, please feel free to use the regional area sections of the forum to maybe get organised with other fans from your region. The sections can help you to form little regional groups and meet up with other fans on 17th July to participate in the project.
We have started talk in the Yorkshire/Humber thread if any of you are from around there.
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Post by Helen Therese Sunniva on Jul 7, 2010 19:47:47 GMT 1
count me in ^^ tomorrow i'm gonna see if theres any animal shelters in truro ^^
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Post by Mikey on Jul 8, 2010 21:19:31 GMT 1
I like how this is for such a wonderful cause at the same time as being Tokio Hotellish  I donated to PETA a few days ago after inspiration from River Phoenix, which links to this in a way- although it'd be lazy of me to use that as an excuse for doing something and then moving on  I'll research where the nearest dog shelter is. This could be rather fun ;D |
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Post by liz on Jul 11, 2010 17:59:10 GMT 1
Anyone else making plans for the 17th?
We really want to get as many of you involved as possible! We know a lot of you feel strongly about animal welfare and this is a great opportunity to get involved and show that.
We can help out if you need ideas, help contacting your local shelter, or anything at all really! Just let us know. ;D
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Post by laurarockstar on Jul 11, 2010 18:23:49 GMT 1
heya i spoke to someone on twitter and i would really love to take part im such a dog lover! and would love to help if i can but i dont know a dog shelter in my town, i've tried looking on the net but the website i looked at idk whether to trust it coz the website looks extemely bad :/ (i know thats kinda silly) but anyways does anyone know one in Poole? |
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Post by liz on Jul 11, 2010 21:32:19 GMT 1
heya i spoke to someone on twitter and i would really love to take part im such a dog lover! and would love to help if i can but i dont know a dog shelter in my town, i've tried looking on the net but the website i looked at idk whether to trust it coz the website looks extemely bad :/ (i know thats kinda silly) but anyways does anyone know one in Poole?
Leave this with me, and I'll find out for you. |
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Post by liz on Jul 12, 2010 8:37:50 GMT 1
Ok. So far I can give you 3 places in the general area.. Though neither myself or anyone at work knows them personally. The last one also has no actual shelter, but may be useful in offering information about other shelters. I'll make some further enquiries later today, but for now, here's the details ...
Waggy Tails Rescue - 498, Ashley Rd, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0AD
Tel: 01202 732000 www.waggytails.org.uk/
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Margaret Green Foundation Trust Rehoming Centre - Bere Rd, Winterbourne Kingston, DT11 9BP
Tel: 01929 471340 www.animalsanctuaryuk.com/
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Pound Puppy Rescue - Poole
Tel: 01202 623078 www.poundpuppy.org/
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Post by midori on Jul 12, 2010 20:28:52 GMT 1
Here is also a site where Dog Rescues and their pages are listed. It's possible to search by region. Maybe that's helpful to anyone:www.dogpages.org.uk/nth-east.htm
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Post by TokioBee on Jul 12, 2010 23:12:34 GMT 1
I LOVE THIS IDEA!! And I know exactly where to go - there's an animal shelter about 15 minutes away from me My sister had to give up her dog there recently so it'd be nice to be able to go home and tell her how she's getting on
Is there gonna be a thread for pictures from the day?
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Post by midori on Jul 14, 2010 3:59:16 GMT 1
That's great, Bee!
Yes, people can post their pics/vids whatever here if they want to or email it to us. ;D
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Post by liz on Jul 16, 2010 14:40:38 GMT 1
If anyone still hasn't managed to locate a shelter, here's a couple of websites that will help ...
RSPCA website which has a simple RSPCA location search on the main page. Remember that not every office will have an actual shelter on the premises, so be sure to check that detail.
The Dog Rescue Pages which has a list of dog-rescue centres and organisations throughout the UK. Again, be sure to check the organization has an actual shelter on their premises, if you want to visit.
Please take part in this fanaction if you can! It's one that's close to our hearts and we'd love as many people as possible to get involved. ;D
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Post by liz on Jul 18, 2010 9:19:34 GMT 1
So did anyone go to a shelter yesterday? Or do something different?
If you did, and have some pictures and / or videos to share, we'd love to see them! You can either post them here, or send them to us and we'll put them directly onto the website. ;D
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Post by Amiee♥TH on Jul 18, 2010 13:54:26 GMT 1
I'm doing it next Saturday, that's okay right?
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I'll research where the nearest dog shelter is. This could be rather fun ;D
