2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/lauraandchrisforbattersea/rss.xml OK, we know this site is called 'get jealous', but trust us, having trawled the internet we think it's the best blogging/diary site, so apologies for it being inaptly named--------------------------------------------------------In March 2008 we will be embarking on a journey into possibly the toughest environment on the planet - the Arctic! We'll be surrounded by a frozen landscape 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle with only the sound of the panting Alaskan huskies and crunching of the snow under the sled's runners for company. We will be braving average daily temperatures of -5 to -35C. part of a 13 person (and several dog) team we will be aiming to cross 200km of sometimes harsh Arctic landscape in 5 days. Why are we doing this?! We will be undertaking this adventure to raise as much money as possible for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, a worthy cause indeed. The aims of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home are to Rescue, Reunite, Rehabilitate and Rehome. It acheives these through its famous Battersea centre as well as two satellite 'mini Batterseas' in Berkshire and Kent allowing cats and dogs that are totally unsuited to city life to be rehomed to more appropriate and spacious conditions. Our target is £6,000 so we, but more importantly the thousands of dogs and cats helped by Battersea each year, will be eternally grateful for all your generous support. We'll be using this page to keep you up to date with our progress and fundraising events. Believe us, there's lots to do! We have to reach our targets (as well as get fit!) so to hear about our trials and tribulations on the road to the Arctic and how to support us, read on..... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To 'lend a paw' as they say at Battersea, go to www.justgiving.com/lauraandchrisforbattersea where we would appreciate your most generous donations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read more about the great work Battersea Dogs and Cats Home does, see our blog and visit www.dogshome.org--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laura Bowlt and Chris Burkett http://www.getjealous.com/lauraandchrisforbattersea http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=380306&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Welcome to the virtual dog show, all in aid of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home! We tried to find a venue in central London, but the cost was prohibitive, wed much rather as much money as possible went to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, therefore, we decided to go virtual! To enter, email pictures or videos of your dogs to chris@burkett.co.uk telling us your name, the name of the entrant, the categ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=380306&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=411110&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Climb every mountainPublished: 09/08/2007 00:52Email article | Comment on this article | Sign up to News AlertsIt"s scientific fact that the proportion of the world"s surface not yet explored by City lawyers is less than 2%. The latest expedition is that of Trowers & Hamlins trainee Laura Bowlt, who will be trekking across the Arctic Circle by huskie sled in temperatures as low as mi... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=411110&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=368313&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=368313&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=364561&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Front page..!... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=364561&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=362678&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea So, we made it into the papers!!!!! Success!!!! :-)... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=362678&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=360736&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Should you not wish to donate online, please send a cheque made payable to 'Battersea Dogs & Cats Home' to us at Flat 143, Queen Alexandra Mansions, Bidborough Street, London WC1H 9DL. Many thanks.... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=360736&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=359606&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=359606&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=357152&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The crocodile, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the "apex predator", can still fall victim to implemented 'team work' strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and "survival of the pack mentality" bred into the canines. ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=357152&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=354348&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Thousands of lost or unwanted dogs and cats come through our doors every year, and each and every one is given as much love, care and attention as possible. With warm, dry kennels, food to eat and the very best of veterinary care, Londons lost and abandoned dogs and cats await the possibility of a new home. Dogs and cats come to Battersea for a variety of reasons sometimes, people just find it... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=354348&go=lauraandchrisforbattersea Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT