I have had recent experience in both camps and whilst i have a lot of admiration for what both organisations do - I do have a couple of comments that I hope will be taken as positive rather than critical.

Dogs in Doha

I seem to be operating a sort of satelite home for our four legged friends - all thanks to the Birgit. I now have 6 plus a load of cardboard cut outs of dogs that I whip out when i know she is visiting. She was overheard telling a friend of mine that bunk beds for mutts would be rather useful in my garden flat! Seriously, Birgit has a heart of gold and would do anything for the animals.

Qaws

I always say that you are your own worst enemy and you know why. Its that old chestnut - accountability! Be open to your friends and believe me they will all support you again and again. Your update / photos of the new build is exactly what people need to see - it looks really great okay! Accusatons of dishonesty are only made by people who are ill informed.

Point 2 involves your Leader - can you get her some PR training as often she really does come across as the Cruella De Ville of the Qatar Awful Witches Association.QAWS. Okay I was being faecetious before but there is some truth in that believe me. Perception is very important as is Accountablity.

As for you Pam - you are possibly a friend of fellow mis informed Truth 123 who also writes incredible mis guided bilge. I wish that you both get what is surely coming to both of you - in bucket loads. Got any buckets spare Kelly or Birgit? Preferabely full ones?

Sincerely!

Jim Oakes

Chairman - Barking in Doha Association.
Futtocks End Resort for Dogs and the bewildered.
West Bay

OMG - I gave away my nom de plume! Pam and Truth - etes vous? Oh okay - when you sober up then will be nice.