| Region |
Organiser |
Event Report |
| AnimalADDA Stray Adoption Fair |
| SPAIN - Barcelona
|
ADDA |
ADDA will once again stage its enormously successful Stray Adoption Fair where unwanted cats and dogs take to the catwalk in front of potential new owners. |
| Children's Painting Competition & Turtle Rescue Centre Open Day |
| GREECE - Athens
|
Archelon - The Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece |
Archelon plans to organise two events in celebration of World Animal Day: 1 - A Children's Painting Competition on the beach with the support of the Astir Palas Hotel; 2 - Chelonoparea (Archelon's Children's Club) will visit our Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. |
| Awareness Day |
| PORTUGAL - Olhăo, Algarve
|
Associaçăo de Defesa dos Animais e Plantas de Olhăo |
We plan to organise an Awareness Day on the main street in the city of Olhăo in the Algarve. Celia Caravela, ADAPO. |
| 'Lords of the Streets' |
| ROMANIA - Bucharest
|
Romania Animal Rescue |
Romania Animal Rescue will hold their 'Lords of the Streets' event at the Athenee Palace Hotel in Bucharest on October 2 in honor of World Animal Day! Livia Brenner of Romania Animal Rescue is organising the event with the help of Cristina Peterson of St. Francis of Assisi (Romanian charity). Nancy Janes, Romania Animal Rescue, Inc. |
| Children's Awareness Campaign |
| ROMANIA - Bucharest
|
The Nature - A Heritage for the Future Association |
We have several activities planned in celebration of World Animal and our focus will be on raising awareness of animal welfare amongst children in Bucharest. Carmen Milobendzchi, World Animal Day Ambassador, Romania. |
| Crossbreed Dog Show |
| LATVIA - Riga
|
LKF Animal Protection Group |
To mark World Animal Day, we plan to hold a Dog Show for Crossbreeds. Linda Zirdzina, LKF Animal Protection Group, Riga, Latvia
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| Presentation for Children: Protected reptiles in Gradistea Muncelului - Cioclovina Natural Park” |
| ROMANIA - Deva, Transylvania
|
Administraţia Parcului Natural Grădiştea Muncelului-Cioclovina |
We plan to mark World Animal Day by teaching children about the difference between common snakes and poisonous snakes, what to do if they are bitten, how to recognise them etc. |
| Animal Welfare Awareness Day |
| GREECE - Heraklion, Crete
|
Cretan Animal Welfare Group |
We will be holding an information stall in the centre of the island's capital, Heraklion, on World Animal Day, 4th October. |
| Raising Awareness/Sterilisation/Identification |
| GREECE - Corfu
|
The ARK |
The ARK in Corfu has arranged a number of activities in celebration of World Animal Day. The Mayor has kindly allowed us the use of an empty shop in the main shopping street for a few days and we intend to make good use of it! |
| Children's Awareness Day |
| FRANCE - Marseille
|
Aidons les Animaux |
My friend and I are members of a small animal welfare goup in Marseille, Aidons les Animaux, and to mark World Animal Day we will spend time with a group of children and talk to them about animal welfare issues with the focus on animals being sentient beings and not toys. Lilly. Website: www.aidonslesanimaux.fr |
| Awareness Campaign |
| SLOVAKIA - Zvolen
|
Pes v nudzi (Dogs in emergency) |
We are an NGO in Slovakia and we support and help dogs abandoned or abused by people. "Pes v nudzi " (Dogs in emergency) originated to help dogs in need and to find them new caring families. Our main objective is to establish a dog shelter near Zvolen (central Slovakia), where dogs can be placed until we find them a new 'forever' home. At present there isn't an animal shelter in this area. They need our help, because we are their only hope. In order to raise awareness of World Animal Day, we've placed the logo on our homepage www.pesvnudzi.info and tomorrow we are organising a World Animal Day event in the shopping center in Banská Bystrica where we will raise awareness of our work and animal welfare issues in general. Saturday is a very busy day at the shopping centre so a lot of people will learn that it's World Animal Day. Regards Kristina Mojzisova. Email: pesvnudzi@gmail.com |
| Drawing/Photo Competition & Information Stand |
| SERBIA - Pancevo
|
Society for the Protection of Animals - LJUBIMCI |
On the 4th October 2008 Society for the Protection of Animals - LJUBIMCI will organise following events:
1. Drawing and photo contest in all schools in the City of Pancevo with the topic: Moji Ljubimci (My Pets). Proficient Committee, compiled of famous artists, will select the best drawings or photographs- which will be used to produce promotional materials and Christmas and New Year’s greetings for our humane society and for the City Council.
2. Set up information stand in the city center, where our volunteers will give away our promotional leaflets about the World Animal Day and about our present activities, campaigns, and basic information about the animal welfare and protection. On this stand we will also have a veterinarian who will give advice about animal health issues and give free examinations of animals. Also, we will rehome abandoned animals and our staff will provide information about different animal welfare and protection issues.
3. Open its new web site at www.ljubimci.org.rs that includes lots of educational materials, veterinary Questions & Answers, online help - in order to further our aim to promote animal welfare and protection.
4. Promotion of the new spay/neuter campaign – sponsored by the City Council and supported by the Bulgarian Animal Protection Foundation from Sofia. About 400 stray animals will be sterilised by the end of October within this campaign.
5. All events and World Animal Day will be fully covered by media in the City of Pancevo, and in the national media. Ivan Kurajov, WAD Ambassador to Serbia. Contact Ivan via email: ljubimci@gmail.com |
| Adoption Day for SHPA shelter in Le Havre |
| FRANCE - Le Havre
|
Michel, Volunteer, SHPA shelter |
Recherchons d’urgence bénévoles pour participer ŕ la grande journée d’action « Adoption des chiens du refuge de la SHPA du Havre » Dimanche 5 octobre 2008
Lieu :
Jardinerie de Montivilliers 76290 « Le paradis des jardins » L’idée c’est « Un bénévole 1 chien » Plus nous seront nombreux et plus d’animaux auront leur chance de trouver enfin leur maître. Contactez nous rapidement pour vous inscrire avant le 03/10/08 pour une question de logistique : shpa@arche27.fr ou tel : 09 77 03 58 71. Tous les chiens présentés ŕ cette exposition devrons ętre contrôlés par le vétérinaires la veille au soir.
Démarquez vous et faite pour eux une bonne action.
« Vous verrez ça fait du bien !!! » Michel
Please join us at our day of action to promote the adoption of homeless dogs at the SHPA refuge in Le Havre. When: Sunday 5th October. Where: Gardens of Montivilliers 76290. Come and meet the animals seeking a new loving home all of whom will be under the care of veterinarians throughout the day. Please register your interest in attending by sending an email to shpa@arche27.fr or telephone 09 77 03 58 71. |
| Children's Painting Competition |
| GREECE - Islands of Aegina and Agistri
|
Animal Protection Society of Aegina and Agistri Islands |
In celebration of World Animal Day we have organised a Children's Painting Competition with the theme of "World Animal Day" which has been ongoing during the summer and will culminate with an exhibition of the entries and a prize giving ceremony on World Animal Day 4th October a the Community Centre on Agistri. Freddy the Fox will tell some animal stories and then present the prizes. Our aim is trying to educate and involve the young children to have a love and respect for animals and the environment. Sincerely Wendy Yule. Email: yule@altecnet.gr |
| Information Stall & Petition Against Factory Farming |
| FRANCE - Annecy
|
Katy Vila-Flor, Animal Welfarist |
In celebration of World Animal Day, I am organising an Animal Welfare Information Stall and collecting signatures on a petition against factory farming. This will take place on World Animal Day, 4th October, from 1.30pm at St Jean's Well in Annecy. Thank you Katy. Stand d’info + signature de pétitions contre les conditions d’élevage des animaux de ferme. Le 04 OCTOBRE ŕ ANNECY ŕ partir de 13h30, au Puits St Jean. Merci
Katy. |
| Lithuania Celebrates World Animal Day |
| LITHUANIA
|
Lithuanian Society for the Protection of Animals (LiSPA) |
On World Animal Day, there will be many events throughout the country. Every animal shelter will have an open day, the State Food and Veterinary Service will announce who will receive their St Francis medal in recognition of their work to improve animal welfare standards, stalls will be set up in shopping malls inviting the public to support animal protection organisations, a livestock show will exhibit rare Lithuanian breeds and the National Zoo will hold festivities. For more information, please contact Ben Noreikis, President, via email lispa@takas.lt |
| Fundraising Open Day & Birdwatch |
| GIBRALTER
|
Alameda Botanic Gardens |
I manage a Wildlife Conservation Park in the Alameda Botanic Gardens, Gibraltar. Every year, in celebration of World Animal Day, we host the Birdwatch event in the Gardens and the Conservation Park has an Open Day. This year it is more of a Fun and Learning Day for children to encourage awareness of animals; illegal pet-trade, animals in danger of extinction etc. We are raising money to construct a Walk-through Aviary in the Park to house some of our birds and some endangered species. There will be tours and talks about animals and conservation issues, animal feeding times, bouncy castle, wild animal colouring competition (ages 3 -7), fancy dress competition, wild animal face painting, raffles and much more! Events in the Park start at 12pm but there will be free entrance all day from 10am. Jessica Leaper, Park Manager, Alameda Wildlife Park |
| 'My Friend and I' |
| PORTUGAL - Viseu
|
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (Portugal) |
We are an Agrarian School from the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (Portugal), and we are organizing a contest and exhibition to celebrate World Animal Day. It will take place between 2nd and 13th October in Palácio do Gelo Shopping. The title of the exhibition is 'My friend and I' - to celebrate the friendship and love that we have for our animals. Best regards,
Carmen Nóbrega. Email: cnobrega@mailcom |
| Responsible Pet Ownership |
| GREECE - Island of Crete
|
Friends of Animals, Rethymno & Cretan Cat-A-List |
When: Saturday 4th October from 10.00 - 14.00. Where: In front of Rethymno Town Hall. Join us and our friends informing the public about responsible pet ownership and raising awareness of various animal welfare issues. We are planning to have people dressed up in animal costumes to hand out leaflets. Also, volunteers will cover the area placing our new stickers on dustbins, showing that animals are not rubbish. |
| Help the Homeless Animals |
| FINLAND - Helsinki
|
Helsinki Humane Society |
To celebrate World animal day 2008 Helsinki Humane Society is working with a local supermarket asking customers to donate food for homeless animals. Customers can also discuss animal matters with our staff and voluntary workers. Also, a famous Finnish film star dog 'Myrsky' will be attending the event in order to draw lots of attention to animal matters. We are also arranging a book sale in Helsinki city centre where volunteers will sell donated books in aid of our animal shelter. Finally, in addtion to our events, there will be several other World Animal Day events taking place arranged by other Finnish animal organisations. Riikka Suominen, Information Officer, Helsinki Humane Society. |
| Nearly New Sale/Fete/Animal Awareness Day |
| CANARY ISLANDS - Tenerife
|
Santiago del Teide Branch of Asociación San Francisco de los Animales |
Please celebrate World Animal Day with us on Saturday, 4th October. Join us in the Plaza, Los Gigantes, from 12 noon
BARGAINS GALORE! Clothes, household items, jewellery, electrical goods etc. etc. PLUS!! All the fun of the fete, with great prizes to be won in raffles and tombola, home baked items, lucky dip, games and plenty more to make a fun day out for all the family. We wil be promoting the importance of neutering, the consequences of abandoning domestic animals and the importance of vaccinations and microchipping. As Tenerife is a holiday island, handouts and posters will be in English, Spanish and German. Photographs of many of the abused animals will also be on display. NB Due to the Tamaimo Hill Climb, which is being held on the same day, we would strongly advise you to enter Los Gigantes via Playa Arena. Judith Noble, President. Email: judith@losgigantes.com. Telephone: 0034 922864102. Website: www.sanfranciscoanimales.losgigantes.com |
| Meeting with Mayor / Musical Extravaganza |
| UKRAINE - Kyiv
|
Kyiv Society for the Protection of Animals |
In recognition of World Animal Day, on October 17th, representatives of international animal welfare organisations from Great Britain and Austria will meet with the Mayor of Kyiv. In addition, on October 18th, the Mayor of Kyiv is planning a large musical extravaganza in Independence Square (centre of Kyiv) that will be attended by the country's celebrities. Tamara Tarnawska, Kyiv SPA-SOS Email:tamarat@voliacable.com |
| Shelter Open Day / Press Conference / Humane Education |
| UKRAINE - Kyiv
|
Kyiv Society for the Protection of Animals |
In celebration of World Animal Day we will be holding a number of events starting on 4th October with: an an open day at our shelter in Pyrohovo; holding a press conference to draw attention to animal welfare issues; volunteers distributing humane education leaflets on the city street. Tamara Tarnawska, Kyiv SPA-SOS Email:tamarat@voliacable.com |
| Animal Welfare Seminar |
| SERBIA - Novi Sad
|
Novi Sad University Students Union |
SFS centre for education and partners (Students Union of University of Novi Sad, National Centre for Prevention of Injuries & Safety and Ministry of Agriculture – Department of Veterinary Medicine) are organising an Animal Welfare Seminar in a local park and they are also arranging a panel discussion about animal welfare and protection of endangering species. We are planning to gain media attention of our World Animal Day celebrations via an animation of children, parents and students through short interviews and different illustrations and paintings. Further details about these events will be added as soon as available. In the meantime, you can contact the organiser, Natasa Sajlovic via email: natasa.sajlovic@yahoo.com
Natasa Sajlovic
Student union of Novi Sad University
00 381 64 908 315 9
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| Conference: Global Challenges, Local Responses |
| HUNGARY - Nagykovácsi
|
Linum Foundation |
To mark World Animal Day, we are delighted to announce that we are holding a series of events starting with an Environmental Conference on 3rd October. Environmental education in the V4 countries. Participants: Hungarian and foreign experts, teachers, environmentalists, volunteers and students. Time & venue: From 9am until 4pm pm, FVM Mezőgazdasági Szakképző Iskola. Exhibitions: Kispatak Óvoda (local Kindergarten), Elementary School of Nagykovácsi, Presbytery of Nagykovácsi. Opening: 4:30 pm "ÖREGISKOLA" Közösségi Ház and Könyvtár (Public house and library) On World Animal Day, 4th October, there will be presentations, slide shows, discussions and handicraft/ practical exercises for children. Time: between 9 am and 12.30 pm. Venue: Elementary School of Nagykovácsi, "ÖREGISKOLA" Közösségi Ház and Könyvtár. Invited quests: László Peregovits museologist, Egon Schmidt ornithologist, Tamás Szabados natural film camera man. The handicraft/practical exercises will be led by teachers, Fruzsina Szabó, Mónika Takáts and friends.
Excursion to Nagyszénás starts from the
Mayor’s office at 3 pm. Organizers: Linum Foundation, Kispatak Óvoda, Nagykovácsi Általános Iskola, "ÖREGISKOLA" Közösségi Ház és Könyvtár, László Peregovits László and Fruzsina Szabó.
Main sponsor: IVF – International Visegrad Foundation. Further sponsors: Foundation for Nagykovácsi, BÖNGÉSZŐ, Budakeszi Iránytű, Duna-Ipoly Nemzeti Park Igazgatóság, FixPont, Nagykovácsi Kábel TV. Further information is available by sending an email to: linumal@t-online.hu or telephone +36 26 555 028. |
| Worldwide Peaceful Rally for the Street Dogs of Turkey |
| TURKEY, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, DENMARK, GREECE
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On 4 October 2008 World Animal Day, we will all come together to demand strongly that Turkey stops violating animal rights. At the same time, animal rights defenders in Paris, London, the Hague and other cities will too come together to demand the same. We believe in the rule of law, and we ask that Turkey fully comply with the 5199 Animal Protection Act enacted by its own parliament. We believe that the Turkish people have over the years developed a strong sense of civic responsibility, and they will no longer tolerate their own laws being systematically violated. We cordially invite all who want to participate in this new civic process focusing on the rights of animals to be with us on this day: Istanbul, Turkey: Meet at 16:00 local time, Kadikoy Iskele Meydani (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21111379234
iruacan@yahoo.com); Brussels, Belgium: Meet at 15:00 local time, EU Commission (Berlaymont), 200 Wetstraat, Rue de la Loi (http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=29982396204
ilem_baturalp@yahoo.com); Paris, France: Meet at 15:00 local time, Turkish Embassy, 102 Avenue de Champs Elysees(http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27565957796
joelle.coudriou@wannadoo.fr); Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany: Meet at 15:00 local time, Kurt Schumacher Platz (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38521308856&ref=mf
Conny_krieger@web.de); The Hague, Netherlands: Meet at 15:00 local time, Turkish Embassy, Jan Everstraat(http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33130397525
Linda.taal@actiezwerfhonden.nl); in Denmark a petition is being handed in to the Turkish Embassy (http://www.facebook.com/gettingstarted.php#/profile.php?id=664187940
i_love_drew304@hotmail.com); Veria, Greece: The Association of Animal Friends of Imathia. Event starts at 16:00 local time in the Municipality Square of Veria - Email: lalealatli@gmail.com |
| AAS Project |
| HOLLAND
|
Animal Medical Care Foundation |
The Animal Medical Care Foundation supports 29 shelters worldwide with medicine, medical equipment and other related care products. In celebration of World Animal Day we are asking for donations of €2.89 to buy a rabies vaccine for the shelters we support. For more information about our work, please visit www.animalmedicalcarefoundation.com. Betty Mercey, Chairman. |
| Information Stand to Raise Awareness |
| SPAIN
|
Colectivo Andaluz Contra el Maltrato Animal (CACMA) |
To mark World Animal Day, on the 4th October CACMA will be holding an information stand in the "Plaza of Coal", one of the busy central areas of Malaga. We will be raising public awareness of: the consequences attached to abandoning pets; the benefits of sterlization; the cruelty of fur; exeriments using animals; bullfights. In the centre of the city, we will hand out a DVD entitled "Earthlings" and 5000 flyers. For further information, please send an email to Antonio: colectivoacma@gmail.com |
| Adopt a Shelter Project (AAS Project) |
| HOLLAND
|
Animal Medical Care Foundation |
On World Animal Day, the Animal Medical Care Foundation is launching its Adopt a Shelter Project (AAS Project) to support the rescue work of the following shelters: Fuerteventure Dogs (Spain), Lesbian Wildlife Hospital (Greece), Blue Horse Project (Spain) and Red Cat Nederland (Holland). For as little as 25 Euros per month, you can play a major role in helping one of these organisation carry out its valuable work to help the animals and, with enough support, possibly expand the projects carried out by your chosen organisation. Your name will be added to the website sponsor list and also be included in the monthly newsletter. To find out more, please visit our website at www.animalmedicalcarefoundation.com. If you have a query, please send an email to Betty Mercey: bmercey@animalmedicalcarefoundation.nl |
| Charitable Party |
| ITALY - Milan
|
Save the Dogs and other Animals onlus |
Time: from 15:00 to 20:00
Where: via Villapizzone 26 Milano Italy
A special charitable auction will take place at 16:00 followed by a speech by Sara Turetta, President of Save The Dogs. During the event there will be a free Vegetarian Buffet and handicrafts will be on sale. Contact Simona Spadavecchia at Save The Dogs and other Animals onlus, via Villapizzone 26, 20156 Milano. Tel: +390236584259, Fax: +300287383163, Email: info@savethedogs.eu, Website: www.savethedogs.eu |
| Open Day |
| MALTA
|
Island Sanctuary |
Thank God for his creation! Open Day at the Island Sanctuary, Fort Tas-Silg, M'Xlokk, Delimara. Sunday 28th September from 9.00am onwards. The Open Day is an opportunity for people here to visit the sanctuary, meet the dogs and the volunteers and, hopefully, consider adopting an (older) rescue dog. Visitors will also be able to become members and sponsor one of our dogs. We have a jumble sale as well as stalls selling Island Sanctuary T-Shirts and caps, and next years calendar. Our grand finale is Mass and the Blessing of the Animals at 5.00pm. This year we are very happy and excited to have His Excellency the Archbishop Mons. Paul Cremona O.P. celebrating Mass for us. Everyone is invited to bring along their pet. Names of your pets must be sent by email to glory@mashpromotions.com or via SMS on 79018901 by not later than 25th September. After Mass all pets present will be blessed and a memento will be given to them. The event is preceeded by several TV appearances and radio interviews by our indefatigable Gloria! Join us in celebrating God's Love for animals on the occasion of the feast of St Francis of Assisi. Website:www.islandsanctuary.com.mt Email: info@islandsanctuary.com.mt |
| Grand Office Opening |
| GREECE - Island of Crete
|
Cretan Cat-a-List |
Our dream of an office for our charity has come true! We have, with the help of supporters, paid the rent for one year and we hope to have everything up an running for our Grand Opening on 4th October; World Animal Day. We are busy painting and organising shelving. We have had some generous donations of quality goods that we will be able to sell, plus books DVDs and videos. We also plan to promote other organisations who work within animal welfare in Greece by displaying their flyers and other information that they make available to us. For those of you who will be in Crete, please come along to our new office between 6pm and 9pm on the 4th October. The office is located in Stavromenos next to Moneygram and opposite Kampos Gyros Bar. As the office is only small, we will overflow to Kampos and they are providing wine and beer for us. Best wishes, Jane. Email: jayb@otenet.gr Website: www.cretancatalist.gr
Working to improve the lives of stray cats in Crete. |
| Animal Awareness Day |
| CYPRUS
|
Argos Animal Rescue & Protection Association |
We have been very busy in our corner of the globe organising our Animal Awareness Day. This event will take place at our Sanctuary on Thursday 2nd October and the day's events will be as follows:
(1) blessing of the animals by our local priest
(2) symbolic tree planting
(3) visiting school children from both English and Greek
communities
(4) mini fayre
(5) media coverage of the whole event
The school children will be given leaflets to colour animals and answer some basic questions on the care of animals and their teachers will give them a project at school about their day at the new cat sanctuary. Stella Stylianou, World Animal Day Ambassador, Cyprus. |
| Peaceful Protest to end cruelty to stray dogs in Turkey |
| HOLLAND - The Hague
|
Foundation ActieZwerfhonden |
Join our peaceful protest outside the Turkish Embassy at 3.00pm on 4th October.
Foundation ActieZwerfhonden will be holding a peaceful demonstration outside the Turkish Embassy, Jan Evertstraat 15, The Hague, to highlight the abuse of stray dogs in Turkey.
Please join us on 4th October, World Animal Day, to show the Turkish authorities that such cruelty is totally unacceptable and must be stopped.
Peaceful demonstrations are also being organised in other major cities throughout the world and to create a greater impact they will take place simultaneously. Other participating countries are Turkey (Istanbul), Canada (Toronto & Vancouver), USA (Los Angeles & New York), Switzerland (Geneva), England (London), France (Paris), and Germany (Marburg).
In several southern European countries the street image is fixed by the countless stray dogs. Especially when the tourist season is over, these dogs are poisoned or killed in another inhumane manner. Turkey is known as one of the worst offenders of animal rights in the world.
Image not for publication without permission.
Information can be obtained from:
Linda Taal
Foundation ActieZwerfhonden
Email: linda.taal@actiezwerfhonden.nl
Tel: +31 (0) 111 407449
Website: www.actiezwerfhonden.nl
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| Animal Blessing Mass |
| AUSTRIA - Linz
|
St Peter's Roman Catholic Church |
As in previous years, our traditional Animal Blessing Mass will take place in our parish on the closest Sunday to World Animal Day. This year it will be on the 5th of October commencing at 9:30 am. Every year we receive telephone calls and emails from disappointed people who are unable to attend the animal blessing with their pet for reasons such as living too far away, health problems etc. Last year, a pet owner from Germany sent us a picture of his dog with the request for his pet to be blessed during the mass. This gave us a new idea for 2008 - if pet owners are unable to attend the service we invite them to send us a picture of their "animal friend" and tell us the name of their pet (via post or email). We will display the photographs and include them in our blessing enabling them to take part in our celebration from afar, on the intercession of Saint Frances of Assissi, the patron saint of animals. And so for the first time a world-wide participation will be possible. Please tell other pet owners about this possibility, so that as many animal lovers as possible can get involved. Greetings from Franz Zeiger, Pfarrer (Pastor) St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Tungassingerstraße 23a, 4020 Linz, Austria. This information is also available at http://www.linztermine.at/detail.asp?id=65910&cat=0&subcat=0&lang=de |
| PAWS World Animal Day Party |
| GREECE - Island of Paros
|
Parol Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) |
Our fundraising event will take place at the Apothiki Center in Paroikia on October 4th from 7 - 10pm. Please come along to show your support for the stray animals of Paros. There will be a slideshow with pictures of many of the animals that have been re-homed through the efforts of PAWS, a "finger food" buffet and an auction of items generously donated by local individuals and businesses. The items to be auctioned might also possibly be on display for an evening or two before the event - final details will be sent out by email from ParosWeb this week. Tickets for the event will cost 15 euro each. PAWS would also like to say a special "thank you" to all those businesses who have been willing to take a collection tin this summer and, of course, to everyone who has made contributions to the Society in this way. Your assistance and generosity is much appreciated. For further information or to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Ardy Fragola via email: msardy@aol.com or call 22840-53327, 694-413-5540. Paros Animal Welfare Society website: www.paws.gr. Vicki Preston, Publisher/Editor Paros Life & Naxos Life www.paroslife.com |
| Racing Greyhound Awareness Campaign |
| DENMARK - Copenhagen
|
Greyhound Action Denmark |
On World Animal Day I plan to go to Copenhagan with my whippet and ex-racing greyhound to distribute leaflets about the plight of racing greyhounds worldwide. I shall tell my greyhound’s story to everyone who shows an interest and encourage them to take action to help greyhounds. Lisbeth Mřnsted Larsen, Greyhound Action Denmark (founded 2005). If you would like to get involved, please send me an email: greyhoundmail@vip.cybercity.dk |
| School lesson on World Animal Day website |
| SERBIA
|
Fund sPas |
My name is Boyana and I’m the founder of the Fund "sPas". As I’m an English language teacher, I decided to devote lessons on Friday 3rd October to viewing the World Animal Day website and commenting it. In this way, the pupils will become acquainted with the idea of celebrating World Animal Day in preparation for organising a bigger event in 2009. The additional benefit of such a lesson is that it will help nurture a more caring attitude in the children and encourage them to treat animals with love and respect. Afterwards, we shall send photos of the pupils and their comments for publication in the overview of World Animal Day events 2008. Fund “sPas” is a non-profit humanitarian NGO, registered at the Ministry of Culture of Republic Serbia in 2002 under No 404. Address: I. L. Ribara 25. Telephone: +38165 211233. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/straydogsinyu |
| Shelter Open Day and Educational |
| GREECE - Patras
|
University of Patras Animal Welfare Society |
In celebration of World Animal Day we have decided to:
- Have an open house venue. Visitors will be toured around the shelter, be offered coffee, snacks and refreshments and be informed through leaflets, posters and magazines about caring for animals.
- Hand out GAWF leaflets with the WAD logotype on abandoning of animals, to schools in all areas of Patras.
- Invite pupils through the schools to visit the shelter.
- Inform the local Mass Media of the event by fax.
- Stick posters on major buildings and shops in the town centre. We are looking forward to this day. Stacey Katsarou, Secretary, The Animal Shelter of the
University of Patras, Greece. |
| Awareness Demonstration |
| GERMANY - Berlin
|
Tierversuchsgegner Berlin und Brandenburg |
Hi there, we are planning a big demonstration in the city of Berlin. Christiane Neuhaus. More details coming soon...... |
| Let's Party! |
| HOLLAND - Amsterdam
|
Dier en Recht (Animals and the Law) |
Here at Dier en Recht (Animals and the Law) in Amsterdam our preparations for World Animal Day are well under way! Last year we participated in organizing the first ever "World Animal Day Party" in the Netherlands which was a great success so another one is planned for this year! We are inviting people who work with animal protection societies, policy makers, law enforcement officers, journalists and celebrities. There will be music and dancing and plenty of vegetarian snacks and of course there are all kinds of activities to draw attention to the plight of animals everywhere and our concerted efforts to improve their lives! By combining serious activities with a party we hope to reach out to a large audience. Eleanor Evertsen
noor@dierenrecht.org, www.dierenbal.com. |
| Awareness Campaign |
| CZECH REPUBLIC - Prague
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Nadace Na Ochranu Zvirat |
Once again, we are planning to hold our World Animal Day event in Lucerna as this is a very busy area in the centre of Prague. This year we will be focusing on promoting compassion with farm animals and showing possibilities of healthy vegetarian food. This entry will be updated in due course. Ing. Petra Šindelářová, International Coordinator, NADACE NA OCHRANU ZVÍŘAT (Animal Protection Trust), Praha. |
| Animal Awareness Week |
| SPAIN - Mojácar, Costa Almería
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P.A.W.S. - Patas (People's Animal Welfare Society) |
As a shelter with very limited funding we are using WORLD ANIMAL DAY to stretch into a fundraising and awareness ANIMAL week. Starting with a Gold Tournament and Fashion Show on Saturday 4th and then Sunday 5th will be an Animal Education Day with an Animal Blessing. During the following week we will be holding smaller fundraising events culminating on the following weekend by a dog walk and an Adoption Day at our shelter. Regards Janet Franklin . For more information about our work please visit www.paws-patas.org. P.A.W.S. Patas, Box 627, Mojácar, Almería, Spain, 04638. Tel: + 34 678 490 217. Email: enquiries@paws-patas.org |
