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Thursday, August 16, 2007
   A tribute to my beautiful friend's Maria and Lucky Dearest Maria (and Lucky),I am in tears. Tears of joy and sadness. Lucky is such a fitting name for your beautiful baby, he is so special, may he live many happy years with you.I feel you in every respect about fighting animal laws in not only Canada but the world. The SPCA is useless in general. I could tell you stories about the SPCA's in South Africa that would make your blood curdle! For future animal issues you can contact Earle Bingley, he is my contact and the President of the Canadian Voice for Animals Foundation. eheb@telus.net I want to share a story about another Lucky (really thats what we called him too:) He was rescued from an informal settlement. At the time of this rescue, he was tied with wire to a fence in the blazing sun (no shade nor water). The home made wire collar had been put on when he was a small puppy and as he grew, the collar did not and had penetrated about an inch into his skin all the was round his neck. He was also covered in mange, had no hair and gaping sores which he had bitten into his itching skin!I was given the task to comfort the poor baby while the rescue centre staff cut the wire from his neck. He was in incruciating pain and terrified. This poor baby had never experience anything but pain and fear from a humans touch but he looked at me with all this agony in his eyes and heart and flesh and licked my hand, as if to console me!Lucky was also a lucky one and was later adopted by a lovely family, let us prey we can reach more of the millions that desperately need us to.Keep up the good work Maria, you truly are an animal angel XXX [Posted by: Davina at 12:11 am] Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Husky puppy murderer, Mr. Phillip Matthysen (31) was killed in a car wreck yesterday morning. Was this an accident, coincidence or justice from a higher power?
[Posted by: Davina at 3:53 am] Friday, August 03, 2007 Wouldn't you like to sponsor a pet at the Irwin Animal Rescue Centre, or sponsor a garden for the animals who live here. There are 1257 domestic pets to sponsor and 458 gardens.......(Dogs and cats) To sponsor a pet and be a PETS PAL costs R25 a month and to sponsor a garden with a personal plaque stating 'This garden is sponsored by the Evans family' or a company plaque that would advertise a business or service e.g 'This garden is sponsored by the "Doggi Deli" Tel: 082 950 4368' or company's own board if preferred cost R60 a month. YOUR help would mean such a lot to our home and the animals who live here. They were born unwanted, they have been abused, neglected and abandoned. Today the Irwin Animal Rescue Centre provides a safe and secure home for them where they will no longer feel the pangs of hunger or the pain of mans abuse because they have been SAVED to LIVE and SAVED for LIFE. Our mission is hard but is well worth while. We are open from 10 am to 4pm every day (except Saturday, when we are raising funds for the animals), if you would like to visit the home or would like to come and pick a particular pet or garden to sponsor. The Irwin Animal Rescue Centre was founded in 1984 and registered in 1987 as a Section 21 Company not for Gain. Yours Sincerely, Anne Cronje Irwin Animal Rescue Centre P.O.Box 720, Henley on Klip, 1962 Tel: 016 5901255 or Cell: 082950 4368. For further details. Bank details: Standard Bank, Meyerton. Branch code 01 4537. Acct No: 021945756. Current account. Irwin Animal Rescue Centre [Posted by: Davina at 10:02 am] Wednesday, June 27, 2007 This is worthwhile to know from future incidents. Kudo to eblockwatch for including animal safety into their network!! Peace Davina Eblockwatch connecting U 2 community power Dear Davina "Cutting off a husky puppy's head with a chainsaw...sounds like a horror flick, right? Not this time...someone in SA did it yesterday to his own dog. Help us get this lunatic punished and register as an eblockwatch animals animal crueltymember. To be part of eblockwatch animal cruelty network will means that if you hear or see any animals being abused you tell us and we will mobilise the community to react.If so sms Watershed (Watershed the well known South African Band is behind this UNITY Button) to 33930. This sms costs R3 and you will receive a community Button which links you to your community and 50,000 eblockwatch members.Funds from this commUNITY button helps fund Child line.Eblockwatch looks after you ,your family and your animals.Eblockwatch promises that we will mobise communities against any person who abuses children animals or your family.www.eblockwatch.co.zaHUSKY HORROR CASE – CLARITYThe National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is aware of the petition circulating by e-mail which states that signatures are required to ensure that “He gets the maximum of 3 years.” The NSPCA appreciates the public strength of feeling on this case and is heartened by it. We share the public’s outrage, horror and wish to be heard. The motivation of persons who initiated the petition and of those who signed it electronically are undoubted and we share their sentiments. We wish to stress that there are TWO accused in this case and the NSPCA wishes to see the full strength of the law come down heavily on both of them, Mr Sirate as well as Mr Matthysen. The SPCA movement has not involved itself in the e-mail petition primarily because we believe that in this instance, the authorities have acted faultlessly and deserve the highest praise. The accused were arrested swiftly. The case came to Court within a short period of time. The Prosecutor is doing a wonderful job. The Magistrate refused to accept a plea of guilt and an admission of guilt fine. The case will go to trial. The NSPCA brought this issue to the public attention. The SPCA in Springs has been assisting with the case. We need the public to be vocal and to express feelings when all issues of cruelty, neglect or abuse of animals occur: - we do mean abuse to any animal. Public pressure can indeed make meaningful change. The NSPCA and SPCAs country-wide handle literally hundreds of cases, each one shocking and each one deserving of public empathy. The end objective of the petition is not clear. If it is calling for stronger penalties in terms of the Animals Protection Act, we certainly agree. It has to be borne in mind that potential or maximum penalties in terms of any Act and what judges or magistrates hand down as sentences are not the same thing. If this petition is prescribing to the Magistrate what sentence should be handed down in this particular case before it has been heard, then we fear it may even jeopardise the case itself. It is the firm opinion of the SPCA movement that rather than calling for the “upping” of fines, it would be of greater value to establish Courts specific or dedicated to cases of cruelty to animals, that is, where animal-related cases are heard separately and exclusively. Kind RegardsThe eblockwatch team [Posted by: Davina at 11:24 am] Tuesday, June 26, 2007 HUSKY JUSTICE >> Hi All, >> >> Sorry for the spam effect but I am trying to get 2500 signatures to >> submit to the prosecuting attorney who is handling a case in which a >> Delmas man cut off his pet husky's head with a chain-saw, because it >> bit his parrot and killed it. >> >> Please visit http://www.ecosystem.co.za/HuskyJustice.asp and sign >> your name >> - I will be delivering the petition to the prosecutor on the day >> before the court case is heard (24 July 2007). >> >> You can also check out the Husky Justice group at www.facebook.com. >> It's imperative you forward this email to friends and convince them >> to sign the petition - without public pressure this lunatic will walk >> free since it's his first offense. >> >> To those of you with pets of your own, can you imagine doing >> something like this to an animal which loves you like our pets do??? >> I can't, which is why with your help, I can help ensure he gets the >> maximum 3 years prison time. >> >> Remember, http://www.ecosystem.co.za/HuskyJustice.asp - it'll take 1 >> minute and your help will mean that poor husky did not die in vain! >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> -JONO- >> >> >> >> >> >> Jonathan Judelman Key Account Manager >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> >> tel: +2711 448 2122 mobile: +2782 824 8754 [Posted by: Davina at 10:22 am] Thursday, June 21, 2007
Husky Justice
Jono Judelman is collecting signatures to petition our legal system to prosecute Phillip Matthysen under the full penalty of the law. He has the following to say about this petition: "Cutting off a husky puppy's head with a chainsaw...sounds like a horror flick, right? Not this time...someone in SA did it yesterday to his own dog. Help me get this lunatic punished and add your signature to this petition! THE WHAT... On Tuesday 19 June , Phillip Matthysen, a South African 'man' murdered his Husky puppy after it instinctively bit out at his parrot and killed it. This sicko proceeded to hold the dog down and cut its' head off with a chainsaw. Due to a lack of animal rights and protection in SA's legal system, this lunatic now stands to walk free after committing this crime - this cause exists to make sure that does NOT happen! On July 24th 2007, this man will appear in court to answer for what he has done. With your help, I want to ensure he receives maximum punishment - R20 000 fine and 3 years jail time. THE HOW... I have spoken to Mr. G Schultz, the prosecutor on this case, and arranged to meet him on July 23rd. I plan to give him a minimum of 2500 of our signatures, which he will present to the judge on the case to show him we are ALL watching and that an example must be made. PLEASE sign your name below and ask all your friends to do the same. If we sign this cause, we've all done a great thing and that poor husky did not die in vain! So please, sign on and encourage all your friends to get involved! I will keep everyone posted as to how many signatures we get... -JONO- Email: jono@mybeat.net" Please sign this petition, and let as many people as possible know about it. You could even print it out, and get your neighbours and colleagues to sign it, and we can organise a fax number for you to send them to. Every signature counts. Thank you. A complete list of petitioners is currently not available, but may be made available in the future. When you submit your details, an email is sent to Jono Judelman to add your name to the petition. You can also sign the petition on the group Husky Justice at FaceBook.com. Enter your details and your signature will be forwarded to Jono Judelman. (Items with a star "*" are optional. Please note your details will not be forwarded to any third parties, under any circumstances. We require your details purely for petition purposes." [Posted by: Davina at 2:09 am] Monday, June 18, 2007
From The Sunday Times June 17, 2007 I’m down, man, it’s my personality type Roger Dobson and Will Iredale Next time your dog ignores his food bowl or stays hidden in the kennel, do not be too quick to scold him or call the vet. He may just be in need of a shrink. Researchers have used the techniques of human psychoanalysis to identify five key components which, they argue, can be used to explain many of the quirks of the canine ego. The traits, which the researchers argue are a unique combination for any species, range from neuroticism to extroversion, amicability, self-assurance and an ability to focus on training. They hope that, using a questionnaire, dog therapists will be able to rate pets under each heading and uncover the emotional roots of behaviour problems. The psychoanalytical technique may mean that puppies can one day be scientifically matched with potential owners who have similar personalities. It may also be possible to breed out psychological weaknesses which affect pedigree dogs in particular as a result of their small gene pools. “I can’t see them lying back on your couch telling you about their dreams but we are finding there are dogs out there with psychological problems who can be helped if we learn more about their personality,” said Pauleen Bennett, a lecturer in (human) psychology at Monash University in Victoria, Australia, and co-author of the paper. “Two of the aspects we found were neuroticism and extroversion which are similar to well-established personality traits in humans, while a dog which is strong and confident could be said to be one which has an ego.” Ben Fogle, the television presenter, who owns three labradors, said he had deliberately chosen that breed because it shows little sign of neurosis. “I grew up with golden retrievers which were timid and tended to be scared of things,” said Fogle. “Labradors are a mixture of sociability and confidence which translates as curiosity and for me the combination makes a really good mix.” The research by Bennett and two colleagues, to be published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science, began by asking a group of experts – including vets and dog-owning human psychologists – what adjectives they would use to describe their pets’ characters. The words were whittled down to a list of 41 and were given to a group of more than 1,016 dog-owning members of the public. They were asked to rate their pets under each adjective on a scale of one to six. The words were then grouped together to form five components. Some have close parallels in humans, but others are unique to dogs. The first component represents the degree to which a dog is energetic and bouncy – it includes words ranging from “hyperactive” to “eager” to “quiet”. The authors of the study equate this to the human characteristic of extroversion. Another component containing words reflecting nervousness, sensitivity and caution, combined with curiosity, was labelled neuroticism. The researchers found this trait was similar but not identical to human neuroticism. Canine neurosis, unlike the human version which mainly consists of anxiety, may be related to that of hyenas. “Perhaps a combination of fearfulness and curiosity represents a single factor in the dog but contributes to two separate factors in humans . . . further research will be required to determine the exact components of ‘neuroticism’ in dogs,” says the study. The researchers found the remaining three components difficult to liken to human characteristics. They included amicability – how happy-go-lucky or gentle the animal is. The researchers conclude that this is different from friendliness in humans as it “lacked the altruism qualities commonly found in human studies.” Training focus covers characteristics selectively bred by humans, such as the ability to follow a scent or retrieve a bird. The final component – self-assurance – comprises a dog’s assertiveness, dominance and comfort in its surroundings. Brian Sewell, the art critic, who has four dogs, cautioned against trying too hard to apply human characteristics to dogs. “I think being able to treat a dog is pushing it rather and is a little anthropomorphic,” he said. “But dogs do have egos and expectations of elevation. I have had dogs who have very powerful emotions but I am not sure how much you can apply aspects of human behaviour to the way they act.” [Posted by: Davina at 10:40 am] Wednesday, May 16, 2007
WORLD ANIMAL DAY c/o Naturewatch, 14 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 6AA Telephone: 01242 252871 e-mail: info@worldanimalday.org.uk Website: www.worldanimalday.org.uk WORLD ANIMAL DAY – 4TH OCTOBER 2007 – WHERE WILL YOU BE? Please help us make this year the best yet. Show the animals you care and be part of something special Dear Friends It’s wonderful that since the official World Animal Day website was launched in 2003, the number of events taking place throughout the world to heighten public awareness of animal issues has increased year upon year. The aim of the World Animal Day website is to ensure the trend continues by encouraging everybody interested in animals throughout the world to use this special day to commemorate their love and respect for animals and celebrate our special relationship with the animal kingdom. As your society is well respected, leading the way to improved animal welfare standards, we are calling on you to help unite the movement by getting involved in building the ‘World Animal Day’ initiative. You can make a start by visiting www.worldanimalday.org.uk now. You’ll find loads of ideas to inspire you and everything you need to help you organise a successful World Animal Day event. And I mean ‘everything you need’ – it’s all there waiting for you! Many of the ideas are relatively easy to organise, however, if you feel like being a bit more adventurous, you will also find ideas that require a little more time and effort - but with a few keen helpers on board anything is possible! If you already have plans to hold a fundraising or educational event close to 4th October then you can easily transform this into a World Animal Day event.
Don’t forget the website features an event listing facility to provide free publicity to any group or individual who is doing something special connected with animals on or around 4th October. Please help us spread the word by forwarding this email to anyone you know who might be interested in getting involved. You can also help support World Animal Day by including information in a newsletter (logo available in ‘Resources’) and/or by creating a website link (full instructions for a number of different styles of link are available in ‘Resources’. We look forward to hearing from you very soon and wish you continued success in your work to help the animals. Show you care this World Animal Day – Get Involved Kind regards Caroline BarkerProject Manager, World Animal DayTel: +44 (0)1242 252871 This initiative to raise public awareness of animal welfare issues throughout the worldis endorsed by World Animal Net A celebration of animals and their contribution to our livesWorld Animal Day website created by Naturewatch. All queries relating to www.worldanimalday.org.uk should be directed to: Naturewatch, 14 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6AA. E-mail : info@worldanimalday.org.uk Tel : 01242 252871Registered in England. Registration No. 2660946. A Company Limited By Guarantee. [Posted by: Davina at 9:31 am] Thursday, May 10, 2007
Newlink for dog lovers [Posted by: Davina at 11:38 am] Friday, March 30, 2007 Dear all, the folowing letter was sent to me by the ASPCA in the US, although the same thing happens right here in South Africa. Animals are stolen or aquired under false pretences from people advertising "Free to a good home" and used as untrained 'security dogs' in Africa. The purposes of these dogs is not to sniff out landmines, but detinate them! Please guys keep your animals safe, preferably indoors at night. In the unfortunate eventthat you can no longer take care of your baby, NEVER advertise try to rehome to peole you know or ask a Pro-Life shelter to assist you in doing so. Much love, always Davina Dear Animal Advocates, The federal Pet Safety and Protection Act, S. 714/H.R. 1280, would prohibit Class B Dealers and unlicensed individuals from selling dogs and cats to research laboratories. Class B Dealers are people who collect dogs and cats from random sources and sell them to the research industry. They sometimes obtain their animals through illegal or unethical means, such as by responding to “free to good home” ads in newspapers, falsifying records to keep the true origins of the animals unknown, and stealing pets kept outside in yards. The Pet Safety and Protection Act would provide a much-needed safety net to ensure beloved pets are not stolen or acquired under false pretenses and sold to research laboratories. What You Can Do Please visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center to send a letter to your representative and senators urging them to support and cosponsor The Pet Safety and Protection Act. You may use the same link to read about this legislation in greater depth. Thank you for supporting the ASPCA. [Posted by: Davina at 10:20 am] Monday, March 19, 2007 TOP 10 HAZARDS ENCOUNTERED BY PETS IN 2006 the ASPCA advises pet parents to stay alert to the possibility of poisoning from these common household items: 1. Human Medications: For several years now, this category has been number one on the ASPCA’s list of common hazards, and 2006 was no exception. Last year, more than 78,000 calls involving common human drugs such as painkillers, cold medications, antidepressants and dietary supplements were managed by the Center—a 69 percent increase over 2005. “Pet parents should never give their pet any medication without the direction of a veterinarianjust one extra-strength acetaminophen can be deadly to a cat, and just four regular-strength ibuprofen can lead to serious kidney problems in a 10-pound dog,” says Dr. Hansen. To avoid inadvertent poisoning from medications, store them in a secure cabinet above the counter and out of the reach of pets. 2. Insecticides: The APCC handled more than 27,000 cases pertaining to products used to kill fleas, ticks and other insects in 2006, up more than 28 percent from 2005. According to Dr. Hansen, “A key factor in the safe use of products that eliminate fleas, ticks and other pesky bugs, is reading and following label instructions exactly. Some species of animals can be particularly sensitive to certain types of insecticides, so it is vital that you never use any product not specifically formulated for your pet.” It is also a good idea to consult with your pet’s veterinarian before beginning any flea and tick control program. 3. Veterinary Medications: Surprising as it may seem, last year the APCC managed more than 12,000 cases involving animal-related preparations such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, heartworm preventatives, de-wormers, antibiotics, vaccines and nutritional supplements—a 93 percent hike in volume. “Although these products are formulated for use in pets, it is very important to always read and follow label directions for use exactly,” says Dr. Hansen. “As with flea and tick preparations, many medications are intended for use in certain species only, and potentially serious problems could result if given to the wrong animal or at too high a dose.” 4. Plants: The number of cases involving plants also shot up by more than 111 percent in 2006 to more than 9,300. Some varieties that can be harmful to pets include lilies, azalea, rhododendron, sago palm, kalanchoe and schefflera. ”Just one or two sago palm nuts can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and even liver failure,” says Dr. Hansen. “Also, lilies are highly toxic to cats—even in small amounts they can produce life-threatening kidney failure.” While poisonous plants should certainly be kept away from pets, it is also a good idea to discourage animals from nibbling on any variety of plant, as even non-toxic plants can lead to minor stomach upset. 5. Rodenticides: Last year, approximately 8,800 calls about rat and mouse poisons were received by the APCC, representing an increase of more than 27 percent over 2005. Depending on the type of rodenticide, ingestions can lead to potentially life-threatening problems for pets including bleeding, seizures or even damage to the kidneys or other vital organs. “Should pet owners opt to use a rodenticide around their home, they should make sure that the bait is placed only in areas completely inaccessible to their animals,” says Dr. Hansen. 6. Household Cleaners: In 2006, approximately 7,200 calls pertaining to cleaning agents such as bleaches, detergents and disinfectants were received—up 38 percent from the year before. Says Dr. Hansen, “Depending on the circumstances of exposure, some household cleaners can lead to gastrointestinal irritation or even severe oral burns for pets.” Additionally, irritation to the respiratory tract may be possible if a product is inhaled. “All household cleaners and other chemicals should be stored in a secure location well out of the reach of pets,” recommends Dr. Hansen, “and when cleaning your pet’s food and water bowls, crate or other habitat, a mild soap such as a hand dishwashing detergent along with hot water is a good choice over products containing potentially harsh chemicals.” 7. Chocolate: Always a common food-related call, more than 4,800 chocolate calls were received by the APCC last year, an 85 percent increase from 2005. Depending on the variety, chocolate can contain large amounts of fat and caffeine-like substances known as methylxanthines, which, if ingested in significant amounts, could potentially cause vomiting, diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity. In severe cases, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors and seizures have been noted—and it could even be fatal. “Typically, the darker the chocolate, the greater the potential for poisoning,” says Dr. Hansen. “Baking chocolate contains the highest amount of methylxanthines, and just two ounces could cause serious problems for a 10-pound dog.” 8. Chemical Hazards: A newcomer to the top 10 category, this includes such harmful items as volatile petroleum-based products, alcohols, acids, and gases. In 2006, the APCC received more than 4,100 calls related to chemical hazards—an astronomical jump in call volume of more than 300 percent. “Substances in this group can cause a wide variety of problems,” Dr. Hansen explains, “ranging from gastrointestinal upset and depression to respiratory difficulties and chemical burns.” Commonly-used chemicals you should keep your pets away from include ethylene glycol antifreeze, paint thinner, drain cleaners and pool/spa chemicals. 9. Physical Hazards: While not necessarily all toxic, items in this group consists of objects that could pose a choking hazard, risk for intestinal obstruction, or other physical injury, and in 2006, the number of physical hazard calls grew a staggering 460 percent to over 3,800. “We’ve managed cases involving the ingestion of several common objects—from pet collars and adhesive tape to bones, paper products and other similar items,” says Dr. Hansen. “It is important to make sure that items which could be easily knocked over, broken, chewed up or swallowed are kept out of the reach of curious pets.” 10. Home Improvement Products: In 2006, approximately 2,100 cases involving paint, solvents, expanding glues and other products commonly used in construction were managed by the APCC—up 17 percent from 2005. While the majority of water-based paints are low in toxic potential, they can still cause stomach upset, and artist paints sometimes contain heavy metals that could be poisonous if consumed in large quantities. In addition, solvents can be very irritating to the gastrointestinal tract, eyes and skin, and could also produce central nervous system depression if ingested, or pneumonia if inhaled. “Prevention is really key to avoiding problems from accidental exposures to these substances,” says Dr. Hansen. “Pet parents should keep pets out of areas where home improvement projects are taking place, and of course label directions should always be followed when using any product.” [Posted by: Davina at 8:51 am] Thursday, March 08, 2007 A LADIES EVENING, NOT TO BE MISSED!! We deserve a night off to dress up, relax, wine, dine and experience a new art form with a best friend, or two. The art of Belly Dancing. On Saturday, 21st April 2007 from 19:00 we will be hosting a Middle Eastern LADIES ONLY evening. Bring along your ticket and a couple of friends, and come and enjoy the evening. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets as soon as possible. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! Snacks will be provided and a cash bar is available. We will be entertained by the Oriental Belly Dance studio’s Instructor and students, and later in the evening, for those who want to join the fun, be given an opportunity to try some of the sensual and vibey moves. You may find a hidden talent that has never been explored! Tickets are available at R60,00 a head and proceeds will go to the “Wolmer Animal Project” to assist with sterilisation, inoculations and vets fees for the Wolmer community’s pets. TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS, DIARISE THIS DATE IMMEDIATELY AND BOOK YOUR TICKET!! Venue: Police Rondawel, Pretoria North Time: 19:00 till late (don’t rush off early - stay and dance the night away) Cost: R60,00 per ticket. Purchase your ticket as soon as possible limited seating. Dress: Middle Eastern, lots of colour, lots of jewellery and make up Tickets available from Cilla Trexler 083 339 1692, Desiré Read 083 652 5219, Natasha Kruger (Oriental Belly Dance Studio) 082 857 9715 or Kem de Beer Pharmacy, Ben Viljoen Street Pretoria North. LET’S DANCE!!! Dying to try, but always been too shy? Join us on the dance floor- snap and shimmy. [Posted by: Davina at 1:00 am] Monday, February 26, 2007
Please support Animal Ambulance in this excellent drive. Maria's telephone number is at the bottom of this letter ... Hi All animal lovers This is an update on what’s happening with our sterilization count down. We have been able in the last 2 week to sterilize another 7 babies. Taking our total to 88 more to go to reach our target, these 7 babies were done in honor of investec that donated towards 21 sterilizations. This is true blessing as this means less unwanted puppies out there. Also 5 of our doggies have been given a true loving home this week thank you to those that came and adopted a special pet. But we are still in the red with 20 doggies here so please feel free to come and visit. The 6 puppies should also be available for adopting in 3 weeks time. Mommy will be sterilized once she has stopped feeding and will also be available for adoption. Shame this girl has truly had it hard out there. Having one littler after another so that a human can have his bad habits taken care of. Also the Animal Ambulance is seeking bigger premises so we are able to help more sick and abused animals in the poor area’s as the present premises does not allow us to hold more than 20 and sometimes we truly push it to the ultimate with 25 making it very difficult, and forcing us to turn some real sick ones away. We have addressed the bank with the problem but have been turned away due to the fact that we do not earn enough income to be able to purchase a plot. Anyone willing to help in this department even if it’s a property for rental please feel free to contact us as this is an urgent matter. We thank each person for their support Regards Maria Phelan Animal Ambulance 083 241 4452 [Posted by: Davina at 9:55 am] Monday, February 19, 2007
Zeus's sad start to life... We have a very special appeal for this precious Husky... please only forward this email to those who really care Zeus is a beautiful cream Husky with one blue eye and one cream eye. He is 3 years old and is medium in size. He has not been neutered yet but this expense will be paid for in 6 weeks time. Please read on to find out more about this doggy's very sad story... From the age of 3 months, Zeus was tied to a chain heavy enough to pull a truck. All day, he lay in the hot sun with no shelter from our trecherous thunder storms. Cowering out of fear, he longed for the end of each day. He longed for someone to come and rescue him from this terrible fate... Only three years later, the word got out that this poor Husky was in need of help. His terrible owner decided to go away for a week and left him all on his own to fend for himself and find any scraps of food within his limited reach. As you can imagine, food was few and far between and Zeus slowly fell into a coma. At this stage, unbeknown to his neglectful owner, he had billiary too making the state of his condition truly serious. A wonderful lady from Husky Rescue called Joanne, had been trying to convince the owner to hand him over to which he refused saying that he was vicious and needed to stay on the chain. When she saw the state of this dear dog while he was away, she had the chance to take him off the property and rush him to an emergency vet. The vet was totally shocked by his condition and couldn't believe how this poor dog had even survived so long. After weeks in the vet and daily visits from Joanne, Zeus started to get stronger. He showed so much gratitude and love for what Joanne had done for him. Finally, Zeus was able to go to a foster home where he could run around in a garden and live the life of any normal dog. The day before he was due to go to a permanent home especially picked for him, somebody at the foster home left the gate open and Zeus ran out into the road where a car knocked him over. Poor Zeus now had 2 broken hips... Joanne was notified and once again rushed him to the vet. The vet told her that this operation would cost in excess of R4000. But why should we give up on this boy who had been through so much already and deserved a third chance in life!? So Joanne managed in one day to raise the money to cover the costs of the operation. Zeus has now been with Joanne for the past 3 weeks. He is starting to walk slowly and will obviously have a problem for the rest of his life. He is otherwise, a very healthy dog. Zeus does not have one vicious bone in his body. He is extremely gentle and loving. He is happy just sitting next to his owner all day. He asks for nothing more than love and affection... After all that this dog has been through over the past 3 years, we want to find him a VERY special home. He is fine with other female dogs and is great with kids! All he wants is a lap to put his head in and a hand to stroke his nose and tell him everything is going to be ok from this day onwards. Zeus has not yet been neutered due to his broken hips but he will be in 6 weeks time. Joanne will cover these costs. The one thing we wish for Zeus is a fabulous home. We need a family who understands animals, will be patient with him and will love and spoil him unconditionally. He needs to sleep inside in a comfy basket, eat the best food and live the most pampered life. If you can offer him this type of devotion, please call Joanne from Husky Rescue on 082 851 9576. The strictest of property checks will be done and only the best home will be considered. Please - no chancers what so ever! If you know of someone who could give Zeus the best home possible, please foward this email to them... [Posted by: Davina at 11:30 am] Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Dear Friends. The Canadian Voice For Animals - Canada and CVFA - Argentina have been asked by concerned citizens of Greenland to help them stop the horror that happens to the Greenland Sled Dogs. We ask you to please sign this petition and send it to at least 10 or your friends and ask them to do the same. If you have a website, please post the petition link on your site and send us the page it is on, and we will add your organization to our sponsors group. The petition has been dated for February 13th, so you may have to wait until tomorrow to sign it, however you can still add the link to your sites and to the bottom of all e-mails you send out. We cam add your site to the petition at any time. We hope to get at least 50,000 signatures and then we will present it to the Danish and Greenland embassies. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/GreenlandSledDogs/ Thank you so very much for your help....let's make this a petition that will be remembered, and please forward this to any animal foundation you may be familiar with. Kindest regards, Earle [Posted by: Davina at 10:49 am] Excerpts from a Dog's Diary* 8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing! 7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing! 8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing! 11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing! * Excerpts from a Cat's Diary* Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are Fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards! There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now... [Posted by: Davina at 2:05 am] Monday, February 05, 2007 Dear Welfare Organizations We have negotiated discounted prices for bulk orders of Puppy and Kitten milk and broad spectrum de-wormers from Kyron Laboratories. We will need to work together to coordinate quantities, discounts and logistics Please see the below email and lets here your ideas Warm regards Davina Thank you for your email. We are in favour of supplying animal welfare organisations directly, at reduced prices. We have a few provisos, though: Because we are a manufacturing concern, we don’t find it easy to supply small quantities to individual customers (we sell our products to wholesalers, who in turn sell to vets). Could the organisations you mention (Irwin’s, HAWS, etc) co-ordinate their requirements and form a single buying body to make their purchases? We have no delivery service and would expect you to collect any orders, which would be on a COD basis. If purchases were regular and reasonably sizeable we would consider opening an account for this single buying body. We cannot supply scheduled medicines on this basis. We can only supply veterinarians with such products. Any products sold to this purchasing body would be done so on the understanding that they were not to be resold. Besides KittyMilk and MilkoPup, we can offer animal welfare organisations a broad-spectrum dewormer (Antezole) packed in bulk (1000s), which makes them substantially cheaper. Please direct your response to Sonja Grobler, our General Manager, as I will be away for a few weeks David Goldkorn Director, Kyron Laboratories (Pty) Ltd [Posted by: Davina at 4:11 am]
"Saved to live and saved for life" As is the case with every other animal welfare organisation in South Africa, Irwin's receives no financial backing from the government. It exists entirely on the charity of animal lovers and with proceeds from the sale of pet food, donated books, clothes and bric-a-brac that are sold from their stalls at De Deur market. It is a knife-edge battle for survival every month. With around eight hundred animals on the farm, basic running costs, which includes feed, amounts to around an incredibleR60 000 per month. The added expense of medicines and vet bills can push this much higher. A further strain on finances has been the ongoing campaign to improve the aesthetics of the farm.As mentioned, the success of any operation of this kind depends largely on the generosity of donors. Anne has devised a number of ways in which folk can contribute towards helping the animals. For instance, the sum of R25 per month will make you a Pet's Pal, R40 per month will sponsor a kennel and you can become a Garden Sponsor for R60. Although the vast majority of animals at the farm are dogs, there are also approximately one hundred cats and varying numbers of ponies, donkeys, pigs and birds. In fact, no animal in distress is turned away. If you feel you would like to find out more about the centre, you can. Every Sunday, excluding the last one of the month, is an open day at Irwin's. The public is encouraged, from 10am onwards, to come and visit the animals. This allows them to interact with humans and helps to restore some of the trust and faith that was so badly betrayed. Listening to Anne, it can be of great benefit to both parties. Tel: 016 590 1255 or 082 950 4368Cell: 082 950 4368e-mail: irwins@telkomsa.netP.O. Box 720 Henley on Klip, 1962 [Posted by: Davina at 4:04 am] Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Dear Davina, It’s almost impossible to imagine the level of pain and cruelty that animals face today. Each year, baby seals as young as three weeks old are clubbed or shot without mercy for their fur. Six-week old kittens are doused with gasoline and set afire. Bear cubs are orphaned and left to die of starvation, their parents killed by hunters while they hibernate. For over 35 years, IFAW has defended animals like these from cruelty all over the world. We shelter baby elephants whose families have been slaughtered for their ivory. We fight for whales on the brink of extinction. We care for abused and abandoned dogs. And we rescue thousands of sea birds that fall victim to chronic oil spills each year. Without IFAW, these innocent animals have no voice. But with your help, IFAW can continue to speak out for and protect these animals. For only ZAR10 a month you can become a Champion for Animals and help save tortured and endangered wildlife. That’s ZAR5 a week to help end their suffering. Your small monthly contribution means that when the animals need us to save them from harm...protect them from cruelty...or rescue them from a desperate situation — then we can. Please click here right now to become an IFAW Champion for Animals. As a special thank you, we'll send you an adorable plush toy absolutely free. If you love animals, becoming a monthly Champion is the fastest way to help save more animals. \n\nThank you for making all this possible,\n\nFred O’Regan\nPresident, IFAW\n\nP.S. You can become a Champion for Animals — and get your FREE plush toy — simply by clicking here. Your monthly gift will not only help save individual animals ... but help preserve and protect entire species all over the world. Or, if you prefer to give a single gift at this time, please click here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIFAW © 2007\nThis message was sent to: davinahg@gmail.com\n\nAll gifts to IFAW represent a contribution to IFAW's entire mission. Donations will be used where they are most needed to help animals.\n\nWorried about Donating online?\nI used to be too ... so I made sure our online system is safe, secure, and state-of-the-art. It also eliminates check-processing costs, so more money goes directly to saving animals. But if you prefer to donate by phone or mail, simply click here for address information.\n\nNOTE: To make sure you continue to receive further emails from IFAW, please add fred@ifaw1.org to your email Address Book. If you use a spam filter program, please assign this address a status of “safe” or “trusted.” If you have an AOL, Hotmail, MSN or Yahoo email address, this is particularly important as we receive many “bounce backs” from these email addresses.",1] ); //--> Thank you for making all this possible, Fred O’ReganPresident, IFAW How Your Monthly Gift Can Help: ZAR20 a Month: Can pay one month’s salary for an anti-poaching elephant ranger ZAR40 a Month: Can pay for one day of videotaping the seal hunt to expose its cruelty ZAR80 a Month: Can buy vital gloves and equipment for cleaning birds in the event of an oil spill ZAR200 a Month: Can pay for one month of formula and milk for a rescued orphan bear cub Click Here to Become a \nChampion for Animals\n [Posted by: Davina at 12:00 am] Monday, January 15, 2007
 SIBERIAN HUSKY RESCUE The holiday season has hit all welfare and rescue centre’s with a punch (especially due to the senseless barrage of fireworks that we have had to endure). Many dogs are in need of loving, caring homes. We have both males and females of all colours available to approved homes. Please note that we only re-home dogs to approved homes, sterlised and micro-chipped. If you feel you can offer a home to a beautiful Siberian Husky, please contact … Jo-Ann at Husky Rescue 0n 082 851 9576 [Posted by: Davina at 11:05 am]
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 Dogs Ten Commandments 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years - any separation from you will be very painful.2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.3. Place your trust in me - it is crucial for my well being.4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment...You have your work, your friends, your entertainment...I HAVE ONLY YOU!5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when you're speaking to me.6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll NEVER forget it.7. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hands but I choose NOT to bite YOU.8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long or my heart may be getting old and weak.9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old.10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for ME if you are there. Remember that I love you. [Posted by: Davina at 9:48 am] Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Dear Friends It's C.A.R.E. Barnyard Time again ... Time for - HOT CHOCOLATE - Hot Chocolate is a spectacular show that delivers two hours of chartbusting hits that will sing your blues away, lift your spirit and get you rocking to music that is everlasting. ** Mowtown **Reggae ** Disco ** Pop ** Rock ** African ** The talented performers cover artists such as Louis Armstrong, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Seal, James Brown, Bob Marley, Whitney Houston and more. Please join us for a great evening's entertainment and help support C.A.R.E. (Did you catch the insert on Carte Blanche last Sunday about our latest release ...?) What: HOT CHOCOLATE Where: Barnyard Broadacres When: 8pm - Wednesday 1st November 2006 Cost: R120 per person NEW!! Delicious fresh Pizzas and Platters now available direct from the Barnyard - ask us for details. Contact Karen for Bookings 082 452 0146 Your support is appreciated ______________________________________Karen PillingC.A.R.E.Centre for Animal Rehabilitation & EducationPO Box 986 Fourways 2055 South AfricaTel / Fax: +27 11 468 3553Mobile: +27 82 452 0146karenpilling@iafrica.comwww.primatecare.org.za [Posted by: Davina at 4:37 pm] Wednesday, August 23, 2006
The warehouse at the Hyperama (Norwood) is going to be pulled down at the beginning of September. There are currently over 100 cats in the warehouse. We have been working round the clock to capture them and their babies and take them to a place of safety.
There are 16 kittens which will need to be rehomed in about 4 weeks time. They are at present tiny (2 weeks old) little creatures! The cats and kittens are being crushed on a daily basis by falling boxes. They are not cared for or fed and are in desperate need of help! Please, we ask you from the bottom of our hearts, help us to save them. We are in need of food, old blankets, cages and obviously funding. The cats and kittens are being taken to a struggling shelter in Broedestroom who has offered their support. The only problem is that they cannot afford to feed all of these animals. So what good are our efforts in the end? The Hyperama should be taking responsibility for all of these animals but have not yet promised to provide any form of assistance. Please could you help? The smallest of donation will be so gratefully appreciated. We will need to find homes for all of these cats If you can help in any way, please contact Felicity 0835345032 Renee 0116402192 Sarie 0119763775 Please forward this email to all animal lovers… [Posted by: Davina at 12:00 pm] Tuesday, August 08, 2006
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China launches another mass dog slaughter Christopher Bodeen Shanghai, China 04 August 2006 05:17 The dog days of summer are murder on China's canines.For the second time in days, a Chinese region has ordered a mass slaughter of dogs to curb a rabies outbreak, drawing criticism from animal lovers but also support from many who say such culls are the only sure way to contain a disease that kills more than 2 000 Chinese every year. Officials in the eastern city of Jining plan to kill all dogs within 5km of areas where rabies has been found, the official Xinhua News Agency said on Friday.The measure came in response to the deaths of 16 people from rabies in Jining in the past eight months, Xinhua said. It didn't say when the cull will begin or how the animals will be killed.It said the city has about 500 000 dogs .Rabies cases are on the rise in China, with 2 651 reported deaths from the disease in 2004, the last year for which data is available. Only 3% of the country's dogs are vaccinated against rabies. Such culls have outraged animal rights groups, who call them cruel and a sign of government incompetence in dealing with rabies, an often fatal disease that attacks the nervous system but which can be warded off with a series of injections."I think this is completely insane," said Zhang Luping, founder of the Beijing Human and Animal Environmental Education Centre."What's more, this really damages our national image and sets a really bad example to show how lazy and inconsiderate those local government officials are," Zhang said. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an activist group that partially represents an increasingly vocal lobby in the West and elsewhere, called such killings a "hideously cruel response", in a statement on its website. The group earlier in the week cancelled about $300 000 in orders for merchandise made in China and called for a boycott of all Chinese-made products to protest what it calls widespread cruelty to animals in the country.That was in direct response to the beating to death of 50 000 dogs on government orders by a county in south-western Yunnan province where three people died of rabies. The killings prompted unusually pointed criticism in state media, with many commentators saying it signalled how little capacity the local government had to deal with routine health issues.Other slaughters have been reported elsewhere in China this year, although the government says it has no standard policy of destroying dogs. Zhang, the founder of the Beijing education centre, said there are no laws under which citizens can stop the killings. However, she said she and other animal protection activists are reaching out through the media to try to change policy."I think this brutal and cold-blooded campaign should stop as soon as possible," Zhang said. People who answered the phone at Jining's city government and the epidemic-control centre refused to comment or said they weren't authorised to release information to media.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has not directly criticised the slaughters, but WHO experts have said they underscore a lack of coordination and other problems within China's health-care system. The killings have also prompted a slew of impassioned postings in online forums."Tens of thousands of people die in traffic accidents each year, but we don't ban cars. Dogs are simply easy to persecute," said one unsigned posting on Xinhua's electronic bulletin board."People opposed to killing dogs ought to think how they'd feel if they or a relative was infected with rabies. Are people's or dogs' lives more important?" said another, also unsigned. -- Sapa-AP ____________________________________________________________________ I am quite sure we all have something to say about this disgusting act of brutality!!! Please let your local Chinese High Commission here what you have to say... SWITCHBOARD 012 431 6500 FAX. 012 342 4154 PRESS OFFICER TEL 012 431 6525 FAX. 012 342 3950 EMAIL reception@chinese-embassy.org.za and sign this petition ... [Posted by: Davina at 12:44 pm]
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Fax +27 –(0)21- 671-7909 E-mail info@wolfsa.org.za DONATE TO US [Posted by: Davina at 3:39 pm] Thursday, August 03, 2006 FOUR PAWS NEWSLETTER Dear Sir/Madam News: Squattercamp projects: It was brought to our attention that there are already two other welfare organisations working in Diepsloot, so we decided to look for other squattercamps where help is needed. We are however going to Diepsloot whenever we are contacted for help. We started in Stop 12 - Choba, Spruit and Bapsfontein squatter camps; where we did dipping, de-worming, sterilisations, vaccinations and treatments of various wounds and infections. Diepsloot 3 puppies, unwanted-collected and taken to FORA Animal Shelter 1 puppy, found running on the road- taken to Wet Nose. 1 cat, abandoned-collected and still in our care Stop 12-Choba 4 dogs-sterilised & vaccinated 4 unwanted, sick puppies-taken to Puppy Haven for re-homing, underwent medical care, one died 2 dogs-sterilised & vaccinated(one dog was pregnant) Bapsfontein. Made a long running chain for a dog on a short chain We distributed some clothes and toys, donated to us, to the needy in Choba and Bapsfontein. Although animal welfare is our first priority, we are pleased to help people in need with clothing, etc donated to us. This also helps to build a relationship of trust with the communities where we work. Feral Cat Projects: Reading Golf Course 3 semi-feral kittens-collected; 1 re-homed , 2 taken to Kitty Haven Sandton 1 feral mother cat & four kittens-trapped, tamed; 1 re-homed, mother & 3 kittens taken to Kitty Haven Fourways Gardens 1 domestic cat, mistaken for a feral, sterilised and re-homed Melrose 1 feral cat-trapped, sterilised, released and injured eye removed Vaaldam 4 feral cats-trapped, sterilised, released Houghton 4 feral kittens-trapped, taken to Kitty Haven 1 feral cat-trapped, sterilised released Morningside 1 feral cat-trapped, sterilised, released The Castle Kyalami(ongoing project) 3 feral cats-trapped, sterilised,released Kempton Park 1 feral mother cat & 2 kittens-trapped; mother sterilised & released, kittens tamed & adopted by resident Roodepoort 5 feral cats-trapped and still in our care The above Roodepoort cats were being fed by an old lady, confined to a wheelchair, in her garden. Neighbours threatened to kill them and when she fell ill and ended up in hospital, we were asked to trap the cats and remove them. We trapped all five and they are currently in our care. As it is an almost impossible task to tame adult ferals, we cannot possibly take all ferals in trouble into our care. Most of the people asking our help with ferals, ask us to remove them. At Four Paws it is our policy to improve the quality of life of underprivileged animals; not to kill them. Removing them means to put them down. Ferals are very misunderstood. These cats are not pests, nor do they pose any threat to humans. FACT: Ferals keep the rat population under control, as rats are attracted to the same areas as ferals. FACT: Where ferals are removed, other ferals just move in. A sterilised feral colony will not allow other ferals to move in. FACT: Feeding ferals will not stop them from hunting rats, as it is a basic instinct to hunt. FACT: Ferals who are forced to live only on rats and mice, suffer from malnutrition and diseases, as this is not a balanced diet for them. Ferals must be trapped, sterilised, released and fed!! Something to chew on … Thousands of young and healthy animals are being euthanized countrywide each month because of the huge overpopulation. Back yard breeders, pet shops and people believing that their female pet must have at least one litter, are directly responsible for this tragic situation. Don’t breed or buy while the homeless die… Founder’s view People often say to me that people in squatter camps should not have animals. Whether they should or shouldn’t is not the point. They have animals and they always will. With very little money and no transport for their animals when they get sick or injured, animals suffer tremendously. With no ways of getting their pets sterilised, animals are multiplying and more animals suffer. With our basic health care and sterilisation programmes; and education on pet care, we improve the lives of many underprivileged animals. We need your support to continue our necessary work! “A life lived without compassion for the suffering in this world, is a life wasted…” Anonymous. Kind regards, Banking details: Four Paws Merinda Brits Nedbank: 168405, Acc nr: 1684110750, Fourways Mall FOURPAWS [Posted by: Davina at 1:39 pm] Friday, July 21, 2006
SA GUIDE DOG CHARITY DRIVE It’s only R10 an SMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To donate R10, SMS “seeme” to 38051. Proceeds to SAGA – for more info, see link above. July 21, 2006 [Posted by: Davina at 11:07 am] Wednesday, June 14, 2006 KIND FOOD GUIDE Compassion in World Farming (SA) Thanks to the buying power of caring shoppers, more and more farm animals in SA are being given the opportunity to enjoy life’s basis gifts of sunshine, soil, fresh air and the freedom to exercise their basic behaviours. But the majority of farm animals still remain hidden in factory farms. As caring shoppers, we can hasten their release from mutilations and crammed confinement by the choices we make at the supermarket. For example, every time we buy a free range item we effectively open a cage door and set more animals free. Compassion in World Farming (South Africa) has produced this guide so that each of us can help farm animals lead lives worth living. We have included additional information that is not strictly related to farm animals but which helps other animals and the environment too. Our achievements so far include the following: 1991 – Free range eggs reintroduced into supermarkets after decades of absence 1997 – Exposé results in ostrich industry ban on live-plucking of ostriches before slaughter 2001 – Exposé results in a nation-wide ban of the Devil’s Fork in Kosher slaughter as well as the rotating slaughter box 2004 – Woolworths banns eggs from caged hens in all its stores nationwide 2004 – Free range broiler (meat) chickens become available in supermarkets countrywide 2004 - Woolworths directs its Ayrshire farmers to raise all male dairy calves humanely until 18 months old 2005 / 2006 – Western Cape Education Department includes our video / DVD Farm animals and us – a South African perspective in its Edumedia Resource Catalogue for schools nationally, under Natural Science, Intermediate and Senior phase. Goosie’s Story (about a battery hen who finds freedom) in included under Languages, Intermediate – Senior phase. Eggs Eggs that are not labeled “organic”, “free range” or “barn” are from caged hens. This means the hens have a space allowance that is less than this sheet of paper for LIFE! AVOID EGGS FROM CAGED CHICKENS! Organic eggs: Hens have access to the outdoors, can lay their eggs in nests and can exercise natural instincts such as scratching and pecking, dust-bathing and sun-bathing. Their feed is plant-based and organically grown. Sick chickens are treated with homeopathic remedies and antibiotics are used only as a last resort. Free range eggs: Hens have access tot eh outdoors, can lay their eggs in nests and can exercise natural instincts such as scratching and pecking, dust-bathing and sun-bathing. However, their feed is not necessarily organic and if sick, they are treated with conventional veterinary medicines that included antibiotics. Barn eggs: These hens are kept indoors up to 9 birds per square meter. There are some perches and litter on the floor. 18 million laying hens are still confined to cages in SA! For more details on factory farming of laying hens, contact CIWF (SA) or see our Power Point presentation “Which comes first, the chicken or the egg” on our website. Milk Most cows in SA are injected with a synthetic hormone, rBST, to stimulate milk production. This often leads to cows having udders that are so huge, their hind legs are thrown out of balance and laminitis, an agonizing disease of the hoof, can set in. Look for organic milk, cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products. õ Woolworth’s Ayrshire dairy range has been rBST-hormone free since 2000. However, in March 2006, Woolworths extended this policy and became the first retailer in SA to guarantee that all its fresh milk and yoghurts are rBST-hormone free õ Pick & Pay also stocks rBST-free milk Calves Because they will never produce milk, baby bull calves in the dairy industry are regarded as surplus. They are removed from their mothers and often killed at birth, dumped at auctions or reared in tiny stalls for veal. In 2003, CIWF(SA) exposed the plight of bull calves in the dairy industry in a 14 minute documentary entitled “Saving baby Ubuntu”. As a result, Woolworths directed all its Ayrshire farmers to raise their bull calves humanely until 18 months old. In addition, the Milk Producer’s Organisation used its mouthpiece The Dairy Mail to appeal to farmers to give proper care to baby bull calves. Farmers were told: “Your responsibility does not end at the farm gate”. For more details, send for CIWF(SA)’s video / DVD “Saving baby Ubuntu”. Chicken When buying chicken, look for the free range label. This means that the chickens have been allowed to enjoy life’s basic gifts such as sunshine, soft green grass and the ability to move around. Look for the Free Range label when buying other meats as well! Pork Sadly, almost all pigs that supply the supermarket are still confined in factory farms in SA. MISLEADING ADVERTISING – DON’T BE FOOLED BY PRETTY PICTURES OF ANIMALS ROAMING IN THE MEADOWS. If the package does not say ORGANIC or FREE RANGE, it is not! Fish and seafood 75% of the world’s fish stocks are being exploited to their limits or are over fished. By-catch, meaning the unintentional catches of other than the targeted species, kills millions of animals such as albatrosses and turtles each year. The destruction of the seabed by bottom trawlers further increases the negative impacts of industrial fishing activities. If the seafood industry doesn’t change its practices we might soon run out of fish. Consumers can positively influence retailers by making purchasing decisions that favour sustainable seafood. When buying seafood, shoppers should avoid overexploited species and those that are caught by harmful gear. The South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) has published a shopping aide that fits in your pocket and lists endangered and recommended species. The international charity Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has developed a blue eco-label that can be found on 20 seafood products at Woolworths (19) and I&J (1). The eco-label identifies seafood that comes from sustainable fisheries. More info – www.wwf.org.za/sassi or www.msc.org Other symbols to look for are “Badger friendly honey” and “Dolphin friendly tuna”. Vegetarian – All ingredients of these products are suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians – people who don’t eat meat or fish, but do eat dairy products and eggs. Vegan – These products contain no ingredients of animal origin. Vegetarian and Vegan options help reduce animal suffering, are kinder to the environment and can be better for your health. To fin out why eating less meat is good for you AND our planet, please send for CIWF’s DVD / video “Eat less meat, it’s costing the earth”. Symbols we still urgently need are: õ Free range pork õ Calf-friendly milk õ Leopard-friendly lamb õ Seal-friendly fish To find out more about CIWF(SA) and hopefully support them, go to www.animal-voice.org (magazine) or Head office website www.ciwf.org Email – avoice@yebo.co.za [Posted by: Davina at 12:50 pm] Tuesday, May 30, 2006 Dear All I can recall many a story where a dog has given his own life to protect his master from danger, injury and the COLD. While many good hearted souls are involved in feeding and clothing the less fortunate but very few think about 'mans best friend' and other animals. As I mentioned before Irwin's animal rescue homes more than 1 100 formerly abused, neglected animal, are in dire straights especially with the cold months ahead. It actually got to the stage where there telephone line and therefore email was disconnected (so for all who tried to contact Anne, please try again) IRWIN'S ANIMAL RESCUE Tel: 016 590 1255 Cell: 082 950 4368 e-mail: irwins@telkomsa.net P.O. Box 720 Henley on Klip, 1962 We are going to Irwin's this Sunday 4 June 2005. Jane has miraculously arranged an 8 ton truck to take the kind donations we have already received and a special thanks to all who have so generously contributed. I can't stress enough how every donation makes a cold or hungry animal very happy. We are still in dire need of the following:- Food Blankets Baskets Any other bedding Kennels Cement Bricks Fencing Other building equipment Shade Net Trees Pots or bowls for food and water Jumble and Brick a Brack (no that does not mean your 12 year old NDS;-) Volunteers Dog and cat Dip Deworming and last but certainly not the least donations of money STD Bank Meyerton Branch Code: 014537 Acount holder: IRWIN'S Current Account # 021945756 Jane and I also need assistance with getting all donations to one or two central Drop off points before Saturday 3 June 2006. I am pleading on behalf of all these animals, please donate, every little bit counts Davina Hall-Green NEPAD Secretariat: Research and Policy, Market Access and Human Resource Development Units Tel: +27 11 313 3478 Fax: +27 11 206 3478 Mobile: +27 82 549 5177 email: DavinaH@nepad.orgwebsite: www.nepad.org [Posted by: Davina at 5:17 pm] Tuesday, May 02, 2006
 In Memory of Dingo ( Approx 1997 - 26 April 2006) My heart feels empty Bon Voyage, my sweet boy. May the Angels love you and protect you and keep their promises to you
XXX Mommy ....... Promises Kept (By Jim Willis) You run in different fields now. Effortless. You jump and play with wild abandon. Painless. Eternally young and carefree. Timeless. There is a shroud over my heart. Darkness. Days are longer and empty without you. Cheerless. I still keep your pillow next to my bed. Sleepless. The years march on. Ceaseless. The memories never wane. Impervious. I feel the moment of my fading, then...Brightness. We run in different fields now. Effortless. We jump and play with wild abandon. Painless. Together for all eternity. Glorious. [Posted by: Davina at 12:48 pm]
Irwins Animal Rescue Centre, is situated near Meyerton, South Africa. They are home to over a THOUSAND abandoned and abused animals They are desperate for donations and or the following, kindly email me should you find it in your heart to assist Kind regards Davina davinahg@gmail.com ... IRWIN ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE WISH LIST People often request a wish list from us so that they can promote our cause which ever way they can; so it is for this reason we include our wish list:- 1. With animals we always need food. 2. We always need kennels. 3. There will always be a need for new gardens,so we need fencing. 4. With building gardens we always need poles and gates. 5. Building materials are always needed. 6. There is never too much bedding for the animals. 7. We always need shampoo, dip, medication, de-worming, vaccinations, and veterinary treatment. 8. We need garden tools and equipment to keep the place nice. 9. We also need financial assistance to keep the Home going. 10. Roofing for the kennels is always needed. 11. We need pre-cast walling to block the noise of the dogs to keep our neighbours happy. (we would collect 2nd hand walling & paving for the gardens) 12. We need pots and pans for un-chewable food containers. 13. We need volunteers to spend some quality time with the animals. 14. We need paint to paint the walls, kennels, poles and gates. 15. We need jumble,bric-a-brac and books to sell. 16. We need more Pets Pals and Garden Sponsors for the animals. These are all things that we make every endeavour to do or get, as and when we can. We can’t do it alone, we need you and we really do need help [Posted by: Davina at 11:35 am] Friday, April 28, 2006
Emergency Remedy for Swallowed Objects • What do you do if your puppy (or mischievous older dog) gets into your holiday decorations and eats some of the glass ornaments? This potentially lethal mishap can darken even the brightest holiday season. • THE PROCEDURE: BEFORE the holiday go to a pharmacy and buy a box of cotton balls. Be sure that you get COTTON balls...not the cosmetic puffs that are made from man-made fibers. Also, buy a quart of half-and-half coffee cream and put it in the freezer. Should your dog eat glass ornaments. Defrost the half-and-half and pour some in a bowl. Dip cotton balls into the cream and feed them to your dog. This can be subtituted for anything the dog will eat or enjoys. • Dogs under 10 lbs should eat 2 balls which you have first torn into smaller pieces. Dogs 10-50 lbs should eat 3-5 balls and larger dogs should eat 5-7. You may feed larger dogs an entire cotton ball at once. Dogs seem to really like these strange treats and eat them readily. As the cotton works its way through the digestive tract it will find all the glass pieces and wrap itself around them. Even the teeniest shards of glass will be caught and wrapped in the cotton fibers and the cotton will protect the intestines from damage by the glass. Your dog's stools will be really weird for a few days and you will have to be careful to check for fresh blood or a tarry appearance to the stool. If either of the latter symptoms appear you should rush your dog to the vet for a checkup but, in most cases, the dogs will be just fine. • An actual experience: "I can personally vouch for the cotton ball treatment. While I was at the vet waiting for him to return from lunch a terrified woman ran in with a litter of puppies who had demolished a wooden crate along with large open staples. The young vet had taken x-rays which did show each of the puppies had swallowed several open staples. He was preparing them for surgery when my wonderful vet came in and said no surgery. I watched him wet several cotton balls, squeeze out the water and pop them down their throats. Within 24 hours every staple was accounted for. This was a lesson I learned in the mid-1960s and have had to use several times on my brats. I wet the cotton balls and smear on some liverwurst and they bolt it down and ask for more. The cotton always comes out with the object safely embedded." • Copyright reserved to Sandy Brock. Permission is hereby granted for any nonprofit reproduction by any person or group. This tip came from Darlene at Dogma's World (Thanks!)This is something I will remember for emergency cases. I suppose it would be best to consult your vet first and evaluate how dire the situation is. This is advised for emergency or remote locations. [Posted by: Davina at 3:30 pm] |
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