| Region |
Organiser |
Event Details |
| SPANA marks World Animal Day |
| ETHIOPIA
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SPANA |
SPANA Ethiopia is making plans to commemorate World Animal Day 2009 |
| Fundraising Fun Day For All |
| NIGERIA
|
World Animal Day Ambassador |
Here in Nigeria, we will hold a World Animal Day celebration on 18th October that will include various activities to interest people of all ages including: Pet Red Carpet Show, Dog Show, Animal Parade, Musical Clown Performance, Macho Display, Powerbike Display, Fashion Parade, Talk on Animals.
Steve Omaoarukhe, World Animal Day Ambassador. |
| Animal Welfare Messages via Churches and Schools |
| GHANA - Nkwanta Distict, Volta
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Nkwanta District SWAGH |
The Nkwanta District SWAGH is organising two main activities to mark World Animal Day in the Nkwanta District of the Volta Region of Ghana. First: Animal Welfare Messages will be distributed to all Churches in the Volta to be read out to the congregation members on World Animal Day. Second: The same Animal Welfare Messages will be distributed to schools in Volta to be read out to all Students. Amos T Ujakpa, Nkwanta District SWAGH Co-ordinator, and Mark Majah Ujakpa, SWAGH Member. |
| Let's Celebrate! |
| MOROCCO
|
Association Azir |
We are preparing several activities here in Morocco with the support of many partners. We are delighted that our World Animal Day events will be covered on national TV for the first time. Nibani Houssine, Assocation Azir and Morocco's World Animal Day Ambassador |
| Animal Day at Rustfontein Farm |
| SOUTH AFRICA
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Rustfontein Farm |
Awaiting information from the organisers. |
| World Animal Day Renovation |
| NIGERIA
|
Nigeria SPCA |
The Nigeria NSPCA is holding several events to mark World Animal Day 2009. There will be a clean up at our office and shelter. With the support of WSPA, the NSPCA is embarking on a complete renovation of the NSPCA building and shelter. Our shelter is the only one in West Africa. The renovation will commence on World Animal Day. We will also distribute information leaflets, provide free vaccinations, and conduct humane education school programmes. Also a major humane education talk will take place on Monday 5th October at Uyo Town Hall in Akwa - Ibom. The programme will involve several primary schools in the region. Programme of events submitted by Emmanuel Eyoh, Executive Director, Nigeria SPCA & IVU Africa Regional Coordinator. |
| Kms for Canines / Animal Blessing Service / Cape Outdoor Expo Travel & Adventure Expo / Civvies for SPCA |
| SOUTH AFRICA - Cape Town
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Cape of Good Hope SPCA |
SPCA celebrates International Animal Week – 4 to 10 October 2009. International Animal Week, which starts on Sunday 4 October (World Animal Day) and continues to 10 October, is a celebration of animal life in all its forms and acknowledges the diverse roles that animals play in our lives – from being our companions, supporting and helping us, to bringing a sense of wonder into our lives. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA, South Africa’s oldest and largest SPCA, has initiated a number of activities and events, both during and after this week, aimed at raising awareness of the many ways in which animals enrich our lives. Join the SPCA in promoting kindness, compassion and respect for all animals by supporting one or more of the following activities:-
• SPCA Kms for Canines is a 75km non-stop walk from Cape Point to Table Mountain being undertaken by Binny Ridgway and her SPCA adopted dog, Judy starting on Saturday 3 October at 9am. Binny and Judy will be joined by SPCA Mutt of the Year ’09, Shenzi and his owner, Lindy Croxford and nine other fit and able walkers, as well as two Table Mountain National Park rangers, who will ensure their safety throughout their endurance walk. You can encourage the group from 12pm as they exit Cape Point National Park and walk past Smitswinkel to Kalk Bay. They are expected to finish the walk at 1pm on Sunday 4 October at the Wash House in Oranjezicht. For contribute visit www.doit4charity.co.za and find their page under Ridgway Ramblers.
• The annual Animal Blessing Service at 4pm on Sunday 4 October in Company Gardens, Cape Town has been organised by St George’s Cathedral in association with the SPCA and TEARS. All are welcome and encouraged to attend with their pets. Enter through the first entrance to the Gardens off Government Avenue and proceed along Lovers’ Lane to the large green lawn just opposite The Fernery, near the Restaurant and the statue of Cecil John Rhodes.
• Visit the SPCA stand at the Cape Outdoor Expo Travel & Adventure Expo, Bien Donne, off the R45, Franschhoek Environ. The expo runs from Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October and the SPCA has a fantastic new range of t-shirts on offer.
• Civvies for SPCA has been adopted by selected schools in Cape Town and to date over R13 000 has been raised by learners, who have purchased SPCA ribbons to wear in recognition of International Animal Week. Hundreds of learners will acknowledge their love of animals by wearing an SPCA ribbon during the first week of Term 4.
Events notified by Lamees Martin, Communication and Resource Development , Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
For further details contact the Cape of Good Hope SPCA on 021 700 4140, email comms@spca-ct.co.za or visit www.spca-ct.co.za |
| Woodland Dog Walk, Dog-Dipping, Animal Care Talk + Drama & Dance |
| ZIMBABWE - Harare
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Mukuvisi Woodland Associaton |
The Mukuvisi Woodland in conjunction with the ZNSPCA are holding a 4km dog walk in The Woodland, followed by free dog-dipping and a talk on animal care. Afterwards there will be performance by Ingonyama Drama and dance troupe which includes lots of traditional dances and animal impersonations. Contact: Simon Pitt, Chairman, Mukuvisi Woodland Association.
Woodland + 263 (0)4 747111/123 Mobile + 263 (0)11 416 574 |
| Birdlife Talk + Drama & Dance |
| ZIMBABWE - Harare
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ZNSPCA & Mukuvisi Woodland Association |
The ZNSPCA in conjunction with The Mukuvisi Woodland in Harare are holding A Schools Day on Friday 2nd October. 'Birdlife' will present a talk to children on how to make your garden bird-friendly. Afterwards there will be performance by 'Ingonyama Drama and Dance Troupe' which includes lots of traditional dances and animal impersonations.
Contact: Simon Pitt, Chairman, Mukuvisi Woodland Association. Tel: Woodland + 263 (0)4 747111/123 Mobile + 263 (0)11 416 574 |
| Shcools Challenge |
| SOUTH AFRICA - Kwa Zulu Natal
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Out Of The Blue Animal Rescue |
We have 32 horses that need Horse Sickness and Deworming very soon. We are going to approach schools and give them a World Animal Day Challenge: to raise the funds for the medication needed. Judy. Email: judy@rat.co.za Tel: 031 7681768 / 072 0122668 |
| Animal Welfare Seminar for Teachers |
| KENYA - Mombasa
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Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA) |
In our opinion the most imprtant thing in animal welfare is to educate the children as they are our future. Several weeks ago we organized an Animal Welfare Seminar for teachers from 15 different schools where they received the necessary information and materials to present lessons on animal welfare in the classroom. Our inspector has been visited the schools involved to see how the lessons are being received by the children and we have prepared a short test paper for the children to complete so that we can test the level of their newly aquired knowledge. The children who attain the top 5 result in each school are being invited to attend an event at the KSPCA to celebrate their success. There will be about 75 children and 15 teachers so it will be a pretty large affair! We can't teach the world in a day to respect animals but we can work towards this goal each day. So on World Animal Day we will celebrate all the work we have done throughout the year in order to improve the lives of animals. Marlen Enz, Kenya's World Animal Day Ambassador.
We will send you some reports and photos after the ceremonie which we will also have in our newsletters and the newpapers to try to get more children interested.
MARLEN ENZ, KENYA SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION AND CARE OF ANIMALS, MOMBASA |
| Addis Ababa Celebrates World Animal Day |
| ETHIOPIA
|
SAW |
We are making final preparations to celebrate World Animal Day 2009 on October 5, together with other animal welfare organizations in Addis Ababa. Best regards, Tekelye Bekele
World Animal Day Ambassador, Ethiopia.
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| Dance the Night Away for the Animals |
| MAURITIUS
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The Godfather Private Club & Technokratz Music Entertainment Presents |
The Godfather Private Club & Technokratz Music Entertainment Presents World Animal Day on Friday 2nd October 2009. For all of you who love animals please support our event to raise funds for the protection and welfare of animals in Mauritius. (All ticket sales will be donated to PAWS.) "The kindness one does for an animal may not change the world........ but it will change the world for that one animal." Help us to help animals. Tickets cost Rs. 200/-. Volunteer DJs for the evening are: Gothika, Jayan, Inconito, Ruben, Cutz, Splash & Junior. Music: RnB, Electro, House, Trance, Techno, Minimal. This event is being staged with the support of Radio One and Showbizz Entertainment. For more information about this event, please contact Sabriyah Jamlkhan at Technokratz Music Entertainment. Tel: +230 212 5945 Mobile: +230 7510332 or send an email to: technokratzevents@gmail.com. |
| Animal Awareness Fund Day |
| SOUTH AFRICA - Sandton, Johannesburg
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Sandton SPCA |
Calling ALL dogs, bring your family & join the Sandton SPCA in celebrating World Animal Day. From 9am - 1pm on Sunday 4th October we will be at the Ullman Recreation Park, Morningside Manor, ready to treat you to: Dog Training, Races, Competitions (wear your best collar) Prizes, Eats and Treats. For more info. please contact Candice - Tel: 011 444 7730 Email: spcasan2@mweb.co.za Website: www.sandtonspca.org.za. Donation: Your and your brothers and sisters are FREE but Mom & Dad have to pay R20 each. Please note that you must be healthy, socialised and on a lead. PS - Please spare a thought for your fellow dogs & cats who are less fortunate and bring along toys, blankets, tinned food, collars etc, for them! They will be so happy! |
| Sudan Celebrates World Animal Day |
| SUDAN
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Sudanese Animal Care & Environmental Protection Organisation |
As Sudan's World Animal Day Ambassador, we are ready to celebrate in Sudan. The events we have organised include television and radio programmes, the publication of newspaper articles, the showing of animal documentaries to primary school children, free vaccination of dogs and campaign to highlight the importance of preventing disease, distribution of informative leaflets and posters. Mustafa Bakrawi. |
| Raising public awareness of animal welfare issues in Egypt |
| EGYPT
|
SPARE |
SPARE is preparing many events to commemorate World Animal Day.
1. Firstly, SPARE will deliver a message of compassion and respect via two major TV channels, ‘Animal Planet’ and ‘National Geographic’. The programmes will be broadcast during the month of October and be viewed throughout the world! 2. ‘World Woof Tour’ - Joanne Lefson with Oscar her dog left Cape Town 5 months ago to visit 36 shelters in 36 countries, to raise awareness about the benefits of adopting dogs from animal shelters, and to focus on promoting animal sterilisation. SPARE was the shelter chosen in Egypt (see event entry under South Africa). 3. On World Animal Day, I will once again draw public attention to my biggest issue this year: When the swine flu fear first emerged, long before even one case was reported in Egypt, the Government ordered that all 300,000 pigs were to be killed in order to prevent the spread of the disease. Public health experts said this was a misguided attempt to combat swine flu. We held a demonstration outside the Ministry of Agriculture who were responsible for the inhumane killing of the pigs and we managed to get huge media coverage of this action including TV programmes and newspaper articles. On World Animal Day we will present a petition of more than 2000 signatures to the authorities condemning the atrocious treatment of the pigs. 4. We are also in dialogue with the authorities asking them to stop the killing and poisoning of stray dogs from World Animal Day, 4th October, to 11th October. 5. We are working with our colleagues at the AWARE organization and sending out joint press releases to many newspapers and magazines about World Animal Day. 6. I will appear on a TV programme in Egypt on this special day for the animals. 7. A friend from Austria will be visiting our shelter and taking two animals back to Austria for rehoming. 8. I shall be using our media contacts to ensure the World Animal Day message is spread thoughout Egypt and we will use the horrible plight of the pigs as an example of how badly Egypt treats animals. Amina Abaza, SPARE & Egypt's World Animal Day Ambassador.
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| Animal Care Week |
| MAURITIUS - Quatre Bornes
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PAWS / Municipality of Quatre Bornes |
Every year millions of people celebrate World Animal Day on 4th October with many extending this and holding events from 4th - 10th October.
PAWS is officially recognised as the Mauritian representative of World Animal Day on the World Animal Day website: http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/Ambassadors/Webpages/Mauritius.asp and we are proud to say that, with the help of the Media, PAWS has succeeded in publicising this International Event among the Mauritian population. We can now see other Animal Welfare Associations in Mauritius following in PAWS footsteps and celebrating this event every year in Mauritius, and it’s great for the animals!
This year again, PAWS will be celebrating World Animal Week with the Municipality of Quatre Bornes! PAWS vets will be sterilising animals free of charge in PAWS Mobile Clinics and PAWS staff and volunteers will be going door to door, treating dogs for ticks and mange (la Gale), and giving families advice on how to improve their pets' living conditions.
Unwanted puppies and kittens can be brought to the PAWS Mobile Clinics so we can find them good homes.
On Sunday 4 October (World Animal Day), World Animal Week will be launched at Pavillon in Quatre Bornes from 9.30 am to 4 pm, with the following activities:
Free Sterilisation of dogs and cats (by appointment only);
Free treatment of dogs and cats;
Free treatment for mange, fleas and ticks with ‘Taktic’;
Reception of unwanted puppies and kittens;
Face painting;
Children's drawing competitions (The winners will get balloons, stickers, Pedigree cap, chocolates etc.);
Sale of animal medicine & PAWS Merchandise (T Shirts, Bags etc) at discount prices.
Free anti tick & flea treatments carried out by Vet assistants and volunteers. Free anti-mange injections carried out by a Vet. From Monday 5 to Friday 9 October, PAWS vets will be sterilising and treating dogs and cats free of charge in the Mobile Clinics: Monday 5 October - Sodnac Leisure Park;
Tuesday 6 October - Sir Gaetan Duval Social Hall, Residence Père Laval; Wednesday 7 October - Nelson Mandela Complex, Berthaud; Thursday 8 October - Monseigneur Jean Margeot Municipal Hall, Residence St.Jean; Friday 9 October - Shree Mati Indira Ghandi Social Hall, Palma. On Saturday 10 October, the following activities will take place at the Municipality of Quatre Bornes from 9.30am to 4pm:
Free Sterilisation of dogs and cats (by appointment only);
Free treatment of dogs and cats;
Free treatment for mange, fleas and ticks with ‘Taktic’;
Reception of unwanted puppies and kittens;
Face painting;
Children's drawing competitions (The winners will get balloons, stickers, Pedigree cap, chocolates etc.);
Sale of animal medicine & PAWS Merchandise (T Shirts, Bags etc) at discount prices. We thank the Municipality of Quatre Bornes and ‘Forces Vives’ and all the World Animal Week sponsors: IBL, Ceres, Mauripharm, Pedigree for their contribution to animal welfare in Mauritius! Please contact Martine at PAWS by email on paws.mauritius@intnet.mu or on 7275365 during working hours, if you would like to help the animals during that week. Kind regards, The PAWS Team. |
| Not forgotten by God - Animals as Part of God's Community |
| SOUTH AFRICA - McGregor, Western Cape
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Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary |
You are warmly invited to join us at Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary, McGregor, on Sunday 4th October at 11:30am for a ceremony to mark World Animal Day and St Francis Day. Celebrate the glory of Creation - and memories of loved ones. The ceremony will be followed by a meditative walk. Some chairs will be available, but please consider bringing your own folding chairs. Companion animals are welcome - on leads at all times please. Tony Saddington, Education Project Manager. www.donkeysanctuary.co.za |
| Two-week celebration of 6 WAD Events in Ghana |
| GHANA - Greater Accra Region
|
SWAGH |
Here in Ghana we will be celebrating World Animal Day with a series of events in the Greater Accra Regions of Dodowa, Legon, Medina, Ashogman and Amrahia. Our events will include: 1. A two-day seminar on Animal Welfare; 2. A series of visits to schools; 3. Church visits; 4. Farm visits; 5. Visits to veterinary clinics; 6. Visit with an animal welfare association at the University of Ghana. We are delighted that our events are being supported by a large number of VIPs, MPs, dignitaries, government officials and animal-related organisations. SWAGH members countrywide will be participating and helping to ensure the success of World Animal Day in Ghana. For more information please visit our website at www.swagh.webs.com or send an email to Ujakpa Martin Mabeifam: ujakpamabeifam@yahoo.co.uk (CEO for SWAGH & Ghana’s Ambassador to WAD) |
| Fun Run/Walk |
| SOUTH AFRICA - Vorna Valley, Midrand
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Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) |
The Society for Animals in Distress is hosting a fun run & walk (5km or 2.5km walk) to raise money and provide a fun morning for those who would like to join in. When: Sunday 4th October. Where: The Paddocks, Plot 20, Moerdyk Street, Vorna Valley, Midrand. The cost is R20 per human - animals walk free. All healthy, well socialised, leashed dogs are welcome. Arrive before 7:30am to register and the walk starts at 8am. You can register and pay in advance by sending an email to Bev: aid@animalsindistress.org.za. There will be market stalls, refreshments and we have our animal farm for the children. The society is non-profit and educates people in the townships on how to look after their pets and offers veterinary services including sterilization, vaccination and worming. The Society also provides all veterinary care for 300 coal-yard horses. Beverley Richards, Corporate and Media. |
| Open Day |
| SOUTH AFRICA - Montague
|
Winelands SPCA |
7th October will be Open Day at our kennels/clinic, for the public to come and find out more about what we do and to chat over a cup of tea. We plan to specifically invite residents of local old age homes who are no longer able to have pets of their own. Sarah Ford, Winelands SPCA / World Animal Day Ambassador, South Africa. |
| Mutts March |
| SOUTH AFRICA - Montagu
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Winelands SPCA |
On 24th September, a public holiday in South Africa for Heritage Day, we are having a 'Mutts March' in a beautiful nature garden in the small town of Montagu. This garden has been developed entirely by the local community and attracts visitors from all over the country and overseas. No dogs are allowed, so we are very fortunate that, for this one day, we can have a fundraising walk through the garden, with all dogs on leads and all messes cleaned up - responsible dog ownership!
Our first World Animal Day article in a national magazine appeared at the end of August. As a result we are getting phone calls and emails from members of the public about what they can do or asking for ideas of what to do. We are having fun answering all this! For ourselves, we have expanded our plans with more events. Sarah Ford, World Animal Day Ambassadors for South Africa / Winelands SPCA
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| Rock Festival and Fundraising Event |
| BOTSWANA - Kasane/Chobe Region
|
SPCA Kasane/Chobe region, Northern Botswana |
My name is Bettina Kelly and I'm the Chairperson of the SPCA Kasane/Chobe region in Northern Botswana. In celebration of World Animal Day, we are planning a fundraising day for the SPCA Kasane together with the Chobe River College. The festival will be the first of its kind in this area and it's going to be spectacular so write the date in your diary now. Lot's of fun, food and entertainment for old and young will be awaiting you. The festival will commence at 3pm and continue until late and will be held at Chobe River College (Chilwero Road). The entrance fee is: 20 Pula per adult and children over the age of 12years; 10 Pula for children aged 6-12years. Live music will be supplied by various bands including 'Ashtemples', a rock group from Gaborone. There will be food, a bar, market stalls selling second hand clothes, wire hearts, plants, home made goodies, teak furniture and lots more. There will be information stalls for Snake Park, Elephant without Borders, Birdlife Botswana and SPCA Kasane. We are also holding an auction and raffle. There are still some stalls available for hire so why not come and sell your crafts, handmade goods or do marketing for your business. All funds raised will help pay for the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs. The SPCA also helps to treat sick animals, educate pet owners on animal care and deal with cases of cruelty against all domestic animals. For any enquiries or bookings please phone Esther Penton: 71733663 or send an email to Bettina Kelly bettina@caterplus.co.bw |
| Donkey Competition/Animal Welfare Quiz/Painting Competition/Student Debate/Quran Madrasat Dawaat Competition/March/Rabies Clinics/2 workshops |
| TANZANIA - Islands of Zanzibar
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Zanzibar Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
In celebration of World Animal Day 2009, we have 8 events organised and they are: 1. Donkey competition to improve standards of welfare for these creatures who currently suffer cruelty especially from being beaten during their work; overloaded; not given enough rest periods and insufficient food. The participants of this competition will be donkey keepers from the following areas: Kinazini, Amani, Mwembe Makumbi and Mtopepo. 2. Animal Welfare Quiz - the participants of this competition will be pupils of 10 primary schools and 10 secondary schools and aims to improve the students' knowledge of animal welfare issues. 3. Animal Welfare Painting Competition - again, the participants of this competition will be students from 10 primary schools and 10 secondary schools and aims to provide the opportunity for the students to express their views on animal issues through painting. 4. Student Debate - With the participation of students from 10 Secondary Schools, various animal welfare issues will be debated providing the opportunity for the students to give their views. 5. Quran Madrasat Dawaat competition - participants for this competition will come from five Quran Madrasat in different areas. They will have the opportunity to educate people about how religion affects animal welfare and how animals are treated. 6. On World Animal Day itself, a march will be organised for the animals followed by a celebration. 7. We will also run veterinary clinics on 28th September to mark World Rabies Day with the main objectibe of vaccinating as many animals as possible against Rabies and treating any other ailments they may have. Care guides for various animals and rabies leaflets will be distributed to all everyone who attends the clinics and distributed throughout the community. 8. Two different workshops will also be held. The first will be for dogs owners to educate them about caring for their pet properly, providing correct nutrition, necessary treatments, and providing a suitable kennel. The second workshop will be for donkey owners to help them improve the welfare of their donkey(s), eliminate cruelty and provide necessary veterinary care. Ali Juma, World Animal Day Ambassador, Islands of Zanzibar, Tanzania. |
| 11 Open Days (10 at Shelters + Environmental Education Centre) |
| MOROCCO
|
SPANA-Morocco |
In recognition of World Animal Day, we will once again be holding an Open Day in our Shelters and Environmental Education Centre. Our objective is to raise public awareness about stray animals and encourage people to consider adopting an abandoned animal. Best regards, A Belemlih, Président, SPANA, 41 résidence Zohra Harhoura, 12000 Témara.
Tél: +212 5 37 74 72 09 Fax: + 212 5 37 74 74 93 Email: spana@spana.org.ma Website: www.spana.org.ma |
| Educational Event |
| DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
|
Safe Environment 4 All (SEA) |
This year our World Animal Day celebration will take place in the Virunga National Park, near Edouard Lake. This event will be the first event ever to be organised by animal advocates. Participants will include youth organisations (including Boy and Girl Scouts of the DRC), UN Blue Helmets (peacekeepers), Military officers and students from the Fishery School at Vitshumbi. A "Thank you" certificate will be presented to the UN Blue Helmets for their support in helping to protect the biodiversity in Virunga National Park. We are also hoping to have helicopter tours of the Virunga Nationa Park to give the UN the opportunity to explain its mission to the young people attending our event who will also learn about our responsibility to protect the rights of animals. Paul Lughembe
S.E.A Coordinator and World Animal Day Ambassador in The Congo.
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| Donation of food for the animals of the Abidjan National Zoo |
| CÔTE D’IVOIRE
|
Monde Animal En Passion-MAEP |
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we've had to postpone this event, but it will take place at a later date. Kind regards Yao Novalis.
In celebration of World Animal Day we will be organizing a donation of food for the animals of the Abidjan National Zoo. We will invite the press, media and television to attend the official handover in order to emphasize the importance of this act and, at the same time, highlight the meaning of this special day to the Ivorian nation. For your information, the Abidjan National Zoo animals face: malnutrition and under nutrition; lack of care and health monitoring; death and multiple injuries due to outdated facilities; woeful lack of space; crucial lack of organization to provide the animals with their basic needs which currently falls far short of even providing a minimum level of comfort. Our World Animal Day gift will be an ideal opportunity to advocate for the improvement of the plight of these animals at the Abidjan National Zoo. In summary, the objectives of this event are: 1. To expose the deplorable existence of the Abidjan National Zoo animals. 2. To analyse the plight of animals in Ivory Coast and evaluate the implementation of measures appropriate for a sustainable development - benefits for all, animals included. 3. To highlight the need for a commitment from all members of the community to show respect for all animals. Yao Novalis, Founder and President of Monde Animal En Passion-MAEP and World Animal Day Ambassador, Côte d'Ivoire. |
| Shaggy Dog Show! |
| UGANDA - Kampala
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Uganda SPCA |
Once again we will be celebrating World Animal Day by holding our popular 'Shaggy Dog Show'. More information to follow, Katia Ruiz Allard, USPCA Director. |
| Oscar - the globe-trotting mutt |
| SOUTH AFRICA - Cape Town
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Joanne Lefson |
Oscar Lefson is embarking on the journey of a lifetime. Oscar, aged seven, will travel to 33 countries on five continents in the space of five months. Along the way, he'll surf, hang glide, climb Mount Fuji and rely on planes, trains and ferries to get around. That's no mean feat for a dog. Oscar and his owner, Joanne Lefson, left Cape Town on 2nd May and flew to Gaborone, Botswana, to begin their big adventure.
The purpose of the trip, dubbed the World Woof Tour, is to raise awareness about the benefits of adopting dogs from animal shelters, and to focus on promoting animal sterilisation.
Before boarding a plane to Gaborone, they made a guest appearance at the annual Mutt of the Year competition, held at Camps Bay High School. Oscar, whom Joanne adopted from the SPCA, won Mutt of the Year in 2004. Joanne said she had been inspired to plan the journey because she wanted to draw attention to the fact that "there are amazing dogs just like him" at animal shelters. Oscar has been fully vaccinated and is "eating free-range chicken" in preparation for his trip. The pair will not be visiting any countries that require dogs to be quarantined apart from Malaysia, which has agreed to waive laws for Oscar. "It's going to be a hectic five months, but … if Oscar's not comfortable with something, like our plan to hang glide off Sugarloaf Mountain in Brazil, we won't do it," Joanne said. on. She and Oscar will return to Cape Town on October 4, World Animal Day. Visit www.worldwooftour.com for more information |
| Fundraising and Educational Day |
| SOUTH AFRICA - Robertson, Western Cape
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Winelands SPCA |
Robertson Spring Show, Western Cape, South Africa
This year, Winelands SPCA will have a fundraising stand and a separate educational stand at Robertson Spring Show, Western Cape. Joining us will be Animal Voice and Compassion in World Farming. Together we hope to raise awareness of the plight of animals in this beautiful part of South Africa, and also the pleasure a well-loved mutt or moggy can bring to people’s lives.
We think the highlight of our work at the show will be presentations by local farm schools. Children from very underprivileged areas will have the opportunity to show what animals mean in their lives – this can be through drama, music or dance. Much enthusiasm is being shown for this project and schools are currently busy preparing their mini concerts. This information will be updated in due course. Sarah Ford, World Animal Day Ambassador, South Africa. Email: misa@telkomsa.net
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