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25.01.2022 CONTACT DETAILS FETCH Secretary FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS INC PO BOX 187... COOPERS PLAINS Q 4108 Email [email protected] Mobile 0468614303

24.01.2022 Entry No 1, in the Traditional category. Looking good young man

24.01.2022 It’s getting exciting, and maybe a little crazy FETCH is turning October Green & Gold for ASSISTANCE DOGS AWARENESS MONTH. There will also be some orange highlights, indicating our support, through entering a FETCH Team, in the Mental Awareness Foundation Australia’s Virtual Walk. ... Stay tuned for more Green & Gold fun (Admittedly the Handlers may be more excited than the dogs )

24.01.2022 A very good screenshot to keep on your phone

23.01.2022 FETCH is excited to announce the launch of its new logo Promotional and Administration documents, as well as future Identification jackets and cards will be transitioned to this logo. All current jackets are compliant and will be used side by side with the new ones This launch marks a new era for FETCH after twelve months of reconstruction to build the Strong, United, Efficient and Effective Association that is FETCH Today and of the Future ... October will celebrate another new beginning with the inaugural FETCH ASSISTANCE DOG AWARENESS MONTH through out Australia with events being held differently in each state due to Covid. Welcome to FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS, the family you will be proud to be part of

22.01.2022 FETCH recognises and honours the Service of all Defence and Frontline Persons Today is National Police Remembrance Day https://policeweek.org.au/

21.01.2022 New members in cairns Toby good job

19.01.2022 Please sponsor the FETCH Team https://www.walkforawareness.org.au//fetchassistancedogsinc

19.01.2022 I Am, We Are, FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS # 4000 Story Rosie’s Handler writes- Rosie is a 2 year old magic brown dog with 20 different breeds mixed throughout her family tree from chihuahua to pit bull, but at 30cm high and 9kgs ringing wet, the pit bull is hard to imagine.... Rosie enjoys long walks, chasing lizards and swimming at the local river, but most of all she loves being right next to me, especially when cuddling is involved - which it usually is. My wife and I foster dogs, taking them in and helping them grow in to lovely pets and finding their forever homes. Rosie was a foster kid too, but when she came in to care her I was in hospital for 4 months, so my wife would bring her in to spend time with me. The bond was immediate and soon Rosie spent every day and night with me, and helping me get better so we could go home together forever. I need help with life in general these days, we train daily and have been to obedience training to ensure we are a well behaved and professional team in public. Rosie is completely in tune with me, she knows when it’s time to nudge me if I’m getting anxious, when to climb on me if panic sets in, and also tell me when it’s time to exit! Rosie really steps up to her duties when her FETCH jacket goes on, she takes her tasks very seriously and isn’t easily distracted, although a lot of people do try unfortunately! At home things are more relaxed and she spends all day either cuddling or playing, although her night duties involve waking me when I have nightmares and cuddling up till we both go back to sleep. I can’t imagine my life without Rosie, we are a team, and thank goodness we found each other and FETCH.

19.01.2022 #25 I am,We are, FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS This is the #25 Story Rusty, a Chocolate Lab, is one of our youngest dogs, with one of our youngest Champion Handlers. There has been lots of dedication and training to get Rusty to his first half day of attending school. FETCH met with the class and teachers, and Rusty had some practice rides on the school bus, before his first school day. Like any young schoolies, he was exhausted that night. It’s a slow process, but this is one Team with a very big cheer squad behind them lending support and encouragement. Well done Rusty and Master L

19.01.2022 https://www.ndis.gov.au//5039-new-assistance-animals-resou

19.01.2022 This young Handler doesn’t have a puppy yet. So his stand in, is entering the PawsomElf section

18.01.2022 https://www.ndis.gov.au//including-specific-types-supports

18.01.2022 #I am, We Are, FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS A MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY On a personal note, sometimes this volunteer job feels more like a full time job on the side of my part time job ... But it’s been an amazing 10 months in the Secretary Treasurer role.. challenging and rewarding. I have met some wonderful people and been forced out of myself like never before. Whenever I feel like I am drowning or want to quit, I look at my own black ball of happiness at my feet, and know I want that opportunity for others as well. I cannot imagine this last 15 months without Serenity. She is my rock and angel, and when I walk out the front door, I am stronger because of her. She reminds me its ok, to have had enough of peopling in the shops and public in general. Most of all, she just brings me joy by being there. She has seen me through challenging times with unconditional love and patience. All of this is possible, because someone introduced me to FETCH Introduced me not just to the opportunity of having an Assistance Dog, but to the opportunity of realising I am not alone, I am not the only one, and that there are people who understand those no go days. I didn’t fit the criteria of some other associations/organisations, and they didn’t fit my needs either. I struggled with the idea of a ready made dog, I wanted a puppy I could bond with and participate in its train from the beginning. FETCH gave me that opportunity. If you know someone with a medical need that might be helped by an Assistance Dog, PLEASE tell them about FETCH.

17.01.2022 #I am, We are FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS #IN MEMORIUM Reaching and being reached by, the Community of those who understand that Life is a Challenge we may meet and manage more ably, through Assistance Dogs... FETCH Thanks these beautiful ladies for the generous donation. We will remember the kindness of you both LEANNE THOMAS At the age of 10, Leanne lost her left leg to cancer and it was amputated. This was back in the late 1960s. She was a daughter of a Vietnam Veteran who knew tough love. She was sent back to the State School where she was attending. Not only attending a ‘normal’ school but also in the School marching band. That is where our friendship grew. Leanne was a bright, bubbly person, you knew when she came into a room. She worked with Amputees and people with Special Needs. She had a big heart and put others before herself. Unfortunately my friend lost her fight with life last month. She left me instructions to seek out places that I could make donations to. Fetch came to me in the form of a very friendly owner and dog Jasper, at Stafford City. I decided this is one charity that Leanne would love. Kym Hyson

17.01.2022 ALL DOCUMENTS, CERTIFICATES, ASSESSMENT & APPLICATION FORMS, CORRESPONDENCE USED BY FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE COPYRIGHTED ISSN 1837-977X Unauthorised use, copying, plagerising, or distribution is prohibited. ... Documentation provided during inquiries &/or applications may not be provided to a third party. Information provided in any form in relation to Public Access Training Assessments or Testing may not be shared by or with a third party FETCH provides information and documentation, as a relationship between the Inquirer/Applicant/Registered Handler and itself only. All other use is a breach of Copyright Management Committee FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS INC

17.01.2022 Coming to a shirt, bag, lead or some where else inspiring in October! The FETCH Promo Badge. Thanks to the kindness of legacy of Leanne Thomas, all current Handlers will receive these free, and they will be included in future Handler intro packs. ... Handler Teams may not always being having a Let’s talk day, but when you are, you can now let people know you are in Ambassador mode. Hopefully during October, we will have lots of ++++ days to be able to share the joy and privilege of an AD in our lives

16.01.2022 # I am, We are, FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS The #33 story - the Gentle Giant Gypsy was never meant to be an Assistance Dog. ... She was brought as a family pet. Very quickly an unbreakable bond happened between Gypsy and her boy. She started to settle him when he had anxiety, would sit on him to prevent him from running and becoming hurt. The family went to an event where someone had their Assistance Dog and told them everything that the dog does to help them in the community. At this point the mum realised Gypsy was already helping her boy. She has been training for a few months now and helps her boy every day, she goes to swimming lessons, park visits, church and soon they hope she will go on any school trips.

15.01.2022 #I am. We are, FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS The #24-24 Story - Gideon, the Adorable Giant Gideon is a 3 and a half year old Rottweiler- hes a chunky boy weighing in close to 50kg. ... His favourite food is Chicken Nuggets - though they are a rare treat. He enjoys long walks, but he doesn't like sand or the water very much. He also sleeps on his mums bed to be ready for action at all times. He may also sit all over his mum while she's in her recliner too. He's very spoiled. Gideons mum has had him since he was 12 weeks old, she needed him to be super well behaved because he is such a big boy- so Gideon has completed many obedience programs and further training to ensure his manners and behaviour is awesome at all times, and that his mum has full control of him at all times. Then Gideons mum had some problems, and needed him to become an Assistance Dog when he was 18 months old, and Gideon stepped up for duty and FETCH helped them to become a team. It was easy for them because Gideons mum and Gideon have an incredible bond to each other- and Gideon was a natural at learning all the tasks he needed to gain his Jacket. As with all Assistance dogs, and dogs in general Gideon is always learning new things. He loves hearing people in the shops saying how beautiful or handsome he is, and he gets a lot of treats from his mum as reward markers for all his hard work in crowded places like the shops. Sometimes people wonder what Assistance dogs actually do and how can they actually help. Gideon has several ways that he helps , and Gideon has lots of ways he helps in public - but things you can see most often is Gideon helping his mum by putting his paw in his mums lap- to get her attention to him and off what's upsetting her. He will also stand and lean heavily on his mum to make her feel comfort via pressure. He might even nuzzle in and give her a cuddle when she's standing still. Gideon wears a Canny Collar. Which is a fantastic way to keep control of Gideon in the safest and most humane way to lead him. It has a strap that does wrap around his snoot. It is not a muzzle, he can eat and drink and give kisses. More information on the canny collar can be found in FETCH posts. Sometimes when they are in public spaces his mum doesn’t cope well, and She doesn’t want people to be offended if She is unable to be polite because she is in a heightened state. Gideon is a much loved family member, and he feels a lot of pride and satisfaction in his work.

15.01.2022 Great day today at the Sunshine Coast celebrating the end of year Our Christmas Chair was really appreciated by lots of families getting in some Covid friendly Christmas photos. Master L doesn’t have a puppy yet, but his best mate joined in the photo competition Two puppies came dressed in the Christmas joy, and I am pretty sure the Secretary’s tie meets the ugly / funny criteria

15.01.2022 https://www.ndis.gov.au/media/2543/download

15.01.2022 OCTOBER is Mental Health Awareness Month. FETCH chose October as ASSISTANCE DOG AWARENESS Month to coincide with these events, as many of our Handlers Teams can relate to how their AD aides their mental health every day. This year, FETCH will enter a Team in the Virtual Mental Health Awareness Walk. Our own Awareness Walk will support MAFA raising public understanding and awareness of mental health issues and needs. ... When the Team link is posted, we are asking everyone to match $for$ donations. Donate to FETCH in October, to support our AWARENESS Month, and if you can, also donate to MHFA as well. The FETCH Team link will be up soon. We encourage all our Teams to wear Gold, Green and Orange ribbons for October to identify our support. Be creative how you do that and please post your photos in the comments, rocking the FETCH colours, and the orange if you so choose Thanks everyone https://www.mhfa.org.au/C/national-mental-health-month-2020 https://www.walkforawareness.org.au/

14.01.2022 Please note the Date change on this Event. Thank you

14.01.2022 Look for the FETCH Banner marking event locations and promoting the Association in the future.

13.01.2022 #1 I am, We are, FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS This is the #1 story Meet the star of F.E.T.C.H. Assistances Dog Inc. Lots of people know him already, yes it’s Hoover. ... Hoover gets his Handler out into the shops and keeps him cool headed. In a few of these photos is Snoopy. Not many people know, but Snoopy was the very first dog donated to a veteran, when FETCH was first founded. Snoopy is Hoover’s nephew, so when they get together there’s trouble everywhere. Hoover also wakes his Handler up at night when he has nightmares and when he can’t sleep, he is there to keep him company, that’s why Hoover sleeps so much. Our dogs are special, and all do something different, keep going and enjoy your mate as much as our #1 Handler does.

13.01.2022 EXCITING MAILMAN DAY! FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS AWARENESS MONTH is supporting the 10th Annual Walk for Awareness, along with its own Awareness Walks in Brisbane and Toowoomba, and an event at the Ginger Factory on the Sunshine Coast. There Mental Awareness T-shirt and our new Promo badges, arrived today. ... The Promo Badges will be handed out free, thanks once again to the generousity of the legacy of Leanne Thomas

13.01.2022 FETCH ADMINISTRATION is in the office generally once a week, on Mondays. Most inquiries, applications and follow ups are done on this day. Where possible a brief quick interim response may be provided. FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS INC is run by volunteers, some with jobs. We do the best we can to be timely in our replies. If this is not suited to your needs, we may not be the Association for you. FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS INC expects it’s Handlers and Prospective Handlers to be proa...ctive and self managing, of their responsibilities to, and needs from, FETCH. If you do not feel this is something you can commit to, you may not be the right applicant for FETCH. The relationship between the Handler Team and FETCH is mutual respect, support, compliance and responsibility. You will be expected to be diligent in upholding both the reputation of FETCH, and of the Assistance Dog community in general. If you feel this is something you can commit to, FETCH will also commit to you. The Application process takes time. FETCH interviews each applicant, by phone and meets with them, in person or virtually, depending on location. We need to know you are a good fit for our FETCH Family, and you need time to be sure, we are the correct Association for your needs. Please be patient and kind, and we will begin the process together on a positive note. Suzanne FETCH Secretary

12.01.2022 #I Am, We Are, FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS #A Lifesaving Story Somewhere just beneath that line where consciousness and unconsciousness meet, I felt nudging and licking. Just awareness. Not enough to rouse me from my stupor. That required energy I didn’t have & the darkness returned. It can feel a welcoming place, when your brain is not fully functioning ... The next thing I could acknowledge was something pushing under my left arm & a weight on my chest. It would push push push, and wait, over and over again, push push wait. Until I was sufficiently conscious to reach for my monitor. Heart Rate 26. I have to move. I have to sit up. But I can’t. I don’t have the energy. The darkness is slipping back. The warm weight on my chest slides away & I am giving in to the darkness. I am too tired Four Paws & 29kg land on my chest over and over, interspersed with licks and nudges to my face. She is not giving in, she knows what she has to do I am awake. Tired and groggy, but awake My Heart Rate is 47 I reach for my guardian. She is still not satisfied. She knows I must sit up. I must drink some water & deep breathe to raise the O2 levels. I struggle upright. She watches she knows it’s really hard, to not just lie dow and go back to sleep. She won’t let me. Only when I pick up the water bottle and monitor, does she relax. I don’t have the energy to get up yet. But I won’t lie down again either. I am ok. She is ok. We are ok. This night, she only had to do this once. It was a good night. Many many nights, it’s over and over. A few months ago, the remote monitor I was wearing recorded her resuscitating me 17 times. The hospital was incredulous. Without her, I would not have survived that night It’s just one more day in our journey together. We are a FETCH AD Team

07.01.2022 The Management Committee wishes to advise, that whilst FETCH Applications are never closed, there may be some delay currently till possibly January 2021 in the processing of new applicants. Due to the increase in inquiries to be acted on, expect a two month time frame minimum You are reminded that all Committee members and Representatives are volunteers... You have a responsibility to maintain contact with us. If you fail to respond in a timely manner you are removed from the application wait list If you inquire through Messages, or via email [email protected], please save us both time, by providing your legal name ( and Facebook profile if it’s different ) Phone number, email, and location (suburb/state), and if under 18yrs, the age of the person requiring an AD. If you currently have a dog, specify breed, age, and if it is a rescue If you progress, you will need a medical referral, from a GP or other Health Professional and will be provided with a form for them to complete. The basic process is - 1. Make contact, providing the above specified information 2. Receive a phone interview / provide full address 3. If you are accepted for consideration you, after the phone interview, you will be emailed all the necessary documents 4. Return your application by email, and hard copy to PO BOX 187 Coopers Plains Q 4108 5. The Committee will make a decision if you progress to an interview 6. You will be advised of the decision by email 7. Interview will take place if you are accepted, to assess you, the dog, and your living environment 8. Final recommendation is made to Committee 9. You are advised of result by email 10. If accepted, you commence supported training towards Public Access Assessment If you do not already have a dog, you may commence the application process and if approved become an Associate Handler until you have acquired your dog. Final acceptance will be dependent on assessing the dog. Thank you

05.01.2022 To donate to FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS AWARENESS MONTH Please use these details FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS INC BSB 034189... AC 454107 To sponsor the FETCH Team in the Mental Health Awareness Virtual Walk Please use this link https://www.walkforawareness.org.au//fetchassistancedogsinc

05.01.2022 #I am, We are, FETCH ASSISSTANCE DOGS When you hear Handlers talking about indicating or alerting, they are describing their dogs behaviour in relation to their medical events. This is Serenity, acknowledging her Handler’s injured leg, and offering comfort and reassurance. ... Assistance Dogs are there for their Handler every moment of every day. No human can compare with their attention and love

05.01.2022 As part of the FETCH ASSISTANCE DOG AWARWNESS MONTH Events Our Team is Registered to support the Virtual Mental Health Awareness Walk Please donate to the FETCH Teams effort. The public is invited to join us 10am at-... Ginger Factory, Sunshine Coast October 9 th Manly Bayside Park, BrIsbane, October 10th Queens Park, Toowoomba October 18th and dependent on border restrictions NSW 31/10 or 1/11 Tweed/Northern NSW Check out the details in EVENTS We will be co-jointly raising funds for FETCH & MAFA https://www.walkforawareness.org.au//secretaryfetchassista

03.01.2022 OCTOBER is FETCH ASSISTANCE DOG AWARENESS MONTH In line with Mental Health Week, our main focus will be during the week October 11-18th. FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS INC would like to dedicate the 2020 FETCH ASSISTANCE DOG AWARENESS WEEK to the Memory of Leanne Thomas. Leanne was a gentle and kind person who understood the challenges of life all to well. ... Her donation to FETCH enables us to support others in need, through our work in supporting FETCH Assistance Dog Teams and raising awareness of Assistance Dogs in the community. FETCH ASSISTANCE DOG AWARENESS WEEK will be held October 11-18th 2020 Celebrations and community awareness activities and events will happen throughout the month, and be specifically targeted during that week. Any member of the public who would like to support the festivities is welcome to message to receive free stickers like the one displayed. Join us by adding green and yellow ribbons to your car or letterbox. Maybe put a soft toy dog and some green balloons on your fence in support. FETCH ASSISTANCE DOGS supports a wide range of needs and age groups in its work to raise awareness and accessibility to Assistance Dogs in the community. Your donations are always welcome

02.01.2022 PLEASE BE ADVISED Any Applications not processed by November, will be held over till February. Interview and Assessment availability times are limited. It is the Applicants responsibility to commit to the registration process, if they wish to be completed before we close. ... Please see the October Events in Toowoomba and Brisbane, which are an opportunity to meet with Representatives, by prior arrangement.

02.01.2022 Check out the Events for this weekend. See you in Brisbane Saturday or Toowoomba Sunday. Everyone welcome. BYO picnic morning tea & lunch ... EDIT: and chairs Bring the dogs dressed in a Christmas theme to join in the Christmas Photo Competition The Christmas Chair went down very well on the Sunshine Coast with lots of families grateful to get some Christmas photos & giving us an opportunity to talk about Assistance Dogs

01.01.2022 Hi all it’s the one and only Ricky here as most know I’ll be in your big city once again I want to encourage anyone who is having any trouble nows the time to squeeze my brain not to hard as it’s only little. On a mother not I really want to thank my right hand no Hoover that’s not you it’s the great Suzanne for all the help and work she dose. I see everything that she dose behind the seems and I want to thank her for all she’s done. So young lady thank you I don’t think we would be where we are today if you didn’t step up and help me make it what it is today. Thanks Suzanne