VALGRAYS BORDER COLLIE RESCUE

Valgrays News and Results

Another year and Valgrays have even more Valgrays collies competing successfully. Since last years presentation in April 2006, they have rehomed 71 collies, most of which have gone to agility homes.

This year Valgrays has gone from strength to strength. March saw Val Win the Ladies Rescue Award at Crufts 2007, a recognition of all the dedication and hard work she has put in over the many years for our faithful friends the dogs.

This year Valgrays had a donation left by Pat Pleasants who sadly died. This has enabled them to update the charity van and renew kennels etc. a bonus for all the dogs including the residents which will stay there forever. As always, however, Valgrays needs foster homes, leads, collars, beds, food and funds so please just give a little to help.

Valgrays would like to take this opportunity to thank you to all for helping, supporting and homing the beautiful collies which come in all the time. You are providing wonderful loving homes for these dogs.  It is obvious that many folk are not bothered if the dog is a registered Border Collie or not nor do they worry if they cannot take them aboard to compete. It is the dog and not the pedigree which is important.

Valgrays Dog of the Year
Val Philips said, 'Last year we saw many more working sheepdogs chasing these awards. Well done to all the worthy winners of the Valgrays Dog of the Year Awards. You have all done Valgrays proud.'

The 2007 presentation will take place at the Wallingford DTC Agility Show on 22 April 2007.

Winners

Thank you to the Wallingford Committee for allowing Valgrays to make the presentation at the show

For the new season awards, it has been decided that a Valgrays dog can only enter into one category, so handlers must choose which one they wish to send in their points in for.

Article taken with permission from www.agilitynet.com

Valgrays Rescue Dogs of the Year 2006

The presentation for the Valgrays Dog of the Year took place once gain at the Wallingford DTC open agility show at Newbury.  As you all know Valgrays Border Collie Rescue play a very big part in homing the many collies we have in rescue to you agility folk..

Val Philips said, 'Here we are again, another year gone. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Wallingford DTC for having us at this lovely show and venue and for making time for our presentation again and the biggest thanks to all of you who have so kindly taken on a Valgrays Rescue Dog. My last thanks is to Chris Park and Agility Eye for Complying the results for this competition.'

And so onto the results:-

2006 Results

Unfortunately Diane could not attend so no pic.

Sunday was a very special day for George and Phydeaux of Valgray, lovingly known as Basil. Val Philipps presented them with a Special award as Basil is retiring from agility.  For many years he has graced our agility rings and many times has won the Valgrays Dog of the Year. 

'Basil has had a fab life with the Hildersley family, said Val 'and I had much pride in awarding both George and Basil a lovely memento.  I can assure you their was no dry eyes. Next season we have many new collies who will be chasing these trophies so watch out.'

Article taken with permission from www.agilitynet.com

Valgray’s Dog of the Year 2005

The presentation of algray’s Dog of the Year 2005 took place at the Wallingford Agility Show on Sunday, 24 April in the most lovely sunshine. The trophies were presented at 1:00pm by Val Phillips, founder of Valgray’s Border Collie & Animal Rescue.

Val was, once again, delighted to present the Valgray’s awards and was so pleased to see the winners there as well as many supporters and friends who all have 'Valgray’s' rescues.

She gave the winners a heartfelt thank you and well done as well as a warning to each one of them. 'There are a lot of Valgray’s owners out there, she said, 'and they are looking to take those trophies away from you so keep up the good work !

Valgray’s Border Collie and Animal Rescue started in 1978 and has, over the years, become respected as one of the most successful rescue charities which caters for the very unique nature of the Border Collie and its close relatives. You just have to look around the Agility circuit to see just how many dogs with a Valgray’s name are competing with their new found families.

Val decided over the years to give something back to the new owners of the Valgray’s Rescue Dogs and so the Valgray’s Dog of the Year was born and is now a very coveted award to be won.

Congratulations to the winners

Thank you from Val
I would like to say thank you, from myself and also on behalf of Valgrays’ to Carol Hughes. She has worked so hard over the years to help us with our rescues and has taken so many herself. We will all miss her a great deal and hope that Carol, Michael and all of the dogs will enjoy their new adventure and that they will all be extremely happy (We will all have to pay a visit soon and you never know there may even be a Spanish Valgray’s Rescue soon!)

I would also like to extend my thanks to Wallingford Dog Training Club for, again, allowing the Valgray’s presentations to take part at their annual show and a special thank you to Carolyn for giving Bonnie a lovely home and becoming the owner of the latest Valgray’s Rescue.