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Thursday, September 22, 2005
NEED ADVISE? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED? Wonder why Fluffy is coughing or Fido humps the pillow??
Find the answers on the following links : - CYBERVET - A specialist vet and team of caring, experienced regulars will answer your medical questions ... http://www.health24.com/experts/CyberVet/979-994,24438.asp Animal Behavioural Expert and dog trainer as well as a variety of dog enthusiasts, answer behaviour and almost any other dog related question... http://www.theworld.co.za/default.asp Educating ourselves and others about our animals is not only fascinating but of the utmost importance. Far too many animals AND people die, due to human ignorance. NB! These sites should not be used for emergencies. The experts on these forums work here for their love of animals and do so on a voluntary basis, they are not around 24/7. Consulting your own vet or behaviourist must always be first option. Our animals, like our children rely on us to take care of their health. [Posted by: Davina at 9:13 pm] Monday, September 19, 2005
Call to Vets to Join in De-sexing the City Contact: Christina Pretorius (IFAW) – S.A. Tel: +27 (21) 424 2086 or +27 (82) 330-2558; Email: cpretorius@ifaw.org (Johannesburg) A unique sterilisation drive aimed at raising awareness of the need to reduce pet overpopulation is seeking voluntary veterinary support in October. Called Desexing Da City, the intitiative by CLAW, a project of IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare – www.ifaw.org) in conjunction with AnimalTalk and VetsLife magazines, is hoping to sterilise at least 500 dogs over two days on October 8th and 9th and is looking for veterinary professionals to get involved. The event will be held in Rockville, Soweto, and is part of ongoing work by CLAW, an organisation which provides free primary healthcare services (including sterilisation, deworming, vaccination and parasite control) to companion animals in some of South Africa’s poorest communities. “Desexing Da City will be a high profile event to raise awareness among our communities that it is essential to keep pet populations under control, as a means to ending animal cruelty and improving the health of communities by preventing animal borne diseases to humans,” said Cora Bailey, founder of CLAW and IFAW Special Advisor on Community Led Animal Welfare. “We also hope to encourage veterinary professionals to consider donating their skills on a more regular basis to community service – helping us and other Community Led Animal Welfare projects to provide much needed help to the pets of people who are simply too poor to pay for such services.” The Desexing Da City initiative is looking for veterinary professionals to donate their services to help sterilise at least 500 dogs in a single weekend. “We have already enlisted the assistance of a number of veterinarians to help us with planning and logistics to ensure that vet volunteers can be absolutely assured of our commitment to providing a thoroughly efficient and professional environment from which to work,” said Bailey. Arrangements include waiting, surgery and recovery areas, as well as medicines and equipment. A park and ride system and refreshments will also be provided. CLAW was established in 1994 and, since then, has sterilised more than 30,000 dogs from townships and informal settlements in Gauteng, as well as providing free primary healthcare services. The organisation has received plaudits from around the world and last year was chosen as beneficiary for funds generated by the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science Rag events. Earlier this year it was voted one of Johannesburg’s favourite charities. CLAW’s work is highly commended by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, as well as the South African Veterinary Association. Veterinary professionals wishing to get involved should contact Lance Watson, on telephone (011) 475 2621; mobile 073 471 7657 and Email: kathyw@southcomm.co.za About IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) Founded in 1969, IFAW is an international animal welfare and conservation organization that works to protect wild and domestic animals and to broker solutions that benefit both animals and people. With offices in 15 countries around the world, IFAW works to protect whales, elephants, great apes, big cats, dogs and cats, seals, and other animals. To learn how to help IFAW protect animals, please visit www.ifaw.org. [Posted by: Davina at 1:38 pm] Monday, September 12, 2005
Would you like to spend more time with stray, abandoned & neglected animals? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those who cant speak for themselves? Volunteers needed in Pretoria, Centurion and surrounding areas Please contact Helene 012-6672037 / 0720707082 (all hours) for more info. You are NEEDED!!!!
[Posted by: Davina at 3:22 pm] Sunday, September 04, 2005
Funds raised for our Disaster Relief Fund will go to recovery efforts for shelters in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.
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 Every animal deserves love, protection and our voice.
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