| Region |
Organiser |
Event Details |
| Caracus and Maracy Celebrates |
| VENEZUELA - Caracus & Maracay
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Anima Naturalis |
Anima Naturalis will be organising celebrations in the cities of Caracus and Maracay. Roger Pachevo Eslava, Campaign Coordinator, Anima Naturalis Internacional. |
| March for the Animals |
| NICARAGUA
|
La Asociacion Protectora de Animals (APA) |
Here in Nicaragua we will be joining the March for Animals to mark World Animal Day 2009. Grisela Torres - APA - www.apanaimal.org |
| Huge Animal Blessing Event |
| PERU - Lima
|
Grupo Caridad - Asociación Protectora de Animales |
Grupo Caridad is organising a huge Animal Blessing Event in Peru's capital city, Lima. Email: info@grupocaridad.com Website: www.grupocaridad.com. Fernando Moreno, Grupo Caridad and Peru's World Animal Day Ambassador. |
| Westie Gathering |
| BRAZIL - São Paulo
|
Club Paulista do Westie |
The Club Paulista do Westie will hold a Westie Gathering in São Paulo to mark World Animal Day.. All dogs will be blessed and be given a St Francis of Assisi medal. Vivian Mauro, Social Director, CPW. |
| Cat Spay Special |
| TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
|
Trinidad & Tobago SPCA |
In commemoration of World Animal Day (October 4th, 2009), the TTSPCA - Northern Branch is celebrating by offering to spay your cats during our World Animal Bi-Week for TT$125 during the dates 5th - 19th October - Take Advantage and Book NOW! - Remember, spaying saves lives! Please call the TTSPCA - North Branch for more information and to book your space. Event notified by Fletch Persad, IT / Admin Assistant, TTSPCA Tel: (868) 622-1367 Tel/Fax: (868) 628-1615 Email: info@ttspca.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ttspca |
| Raising Awareness: Film Show and Information stand |
| BOLIVIA - Santa Cruz
|
Voluntarios en Defensa de los Animales (VEDA) |
In celebration of World Animal Day, our Organization, Voluntarios en Defensa de los Animales (VEDA) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, will be showing two videos about animal cruelty issues at a local University - NUR University. Students and the general public are invited to this presentation that will take place on 7th October. VEDA will be also displaying information that covers topics such as responsible pet ownership, spay and neuter, cruelty free products, and vegetarianism. We will also have a Power Point presentation for the local Media about the reality for animals in the city of Santa Cruz. The goal is to invite the Media to help us communicate to the public our objectives and goals in our work towards creating a better world for animals, both domestic and wild. On Wednesday 14th, VEDA will participate in a radio talk show on Radio Santa Cruz - Red Amazonica Satelital about humane education topics. Website: www.veda-bolivia.org Email: veda-bolivia@care2.com |
| World Animal Day |
| HONDURAS
|
AHPRA |
COMUNICADO
La Asociación Hondureña Protectora de los Animales y su Ambiente (AHPRA), por este medio, COMUNICA: Que debido a la profunda crisis política por la que atraviesa Honduras, desde el 28 de junio del presente año, nos hemos visto obligados a suspender las actividades de celebración de la Semana Mundial de los Animales, entre la que destacaba, la primera exposición fotográfica de la situación de los animales en Honduras.
Esperamos que al mejorar las condiciones actuales, podamos desarrollar ésta y otras actividades de sensibilización y educación para continuar contribuyendo a mejorar las condiciones de vida de los animales de Honduras. Karla Johanna Duarte Tercero, President. |
| Free Vaccinations / Dog Show / Awareness |
| MEXICO - Yucatan
|
AMEDEA-MANTand Evolucion A.C. |
To celebrate World Animal Day, we will give free vaccinations to dogs and give recognition to Evolucion A.C., the veterinarians that support the dog shelter. We will also hold a dog show and take into consideration the health and welfare of the dogs entered to recognise the care they are being given by their human families. We will use the opportunity to distribute information about animal welfare issues. Our event will take place on World Animal Day, 4 October, commencing at 9:00am at Colonia Aleman Park. Marcia Lara. |
| Launch of New TV Programme about Pets |
| COSTA RICA
|
Pets y más |
Ya nos pican las Pulgas por salir al Aire... EL Programa de las Mascotas: Pets y más TV. A partir de este domingo 04, todos los domingos, a las 4 p.m. en XperTV - Canal 33 de Teletica y Canal 154 de Amnet Digital. Nos vemos!!!! Saludos, Christine Bork, Pets y más. |
| Peaceful March and Awareness Event |
| MEXICO - Cancun
|
Respeta Ayuda y Protege A.C. |
Respeta Ayuda y Protege A.C. is dedicated to protecting animals here in Cancun. In celebration of World Animal Day we are organising a march called 'Caminata Pacifica por los derechos de los animales' (Peaceful March for Animal Rights). When: Saturday 4th October at 5pm. Meet at Plaza do Toros (de la Tortura) and the march will end at the Parque de las Palapas where we will be holding a beauty contest for mixed breed dogs rescued from the streets. At this event we will collect petition signatures calling on the government to treat animal cruelty seriously. We will also show videos, distribute information, etc. Regards, Ricardo Pimental,RAP volunteer. Website: www.cancunanimalrescue.org |
| Peaceful Demonstration |
| MEXICO - Mexico City
|
El Zoo de Mexico |
In order to celebrate World Animal Day and raise public awareness, El Zoo De Mexico (México's Zoo) and many other independent animal advocates and animal welfare groups, are joining together to speak up for the rights of animals. You are invited to join our peaceful demonstration and help us draw attention to animal welfare issues that are of concern here in Mexico. We will walk to the center Plaza of the city, handing out leaflets along the way, where our event will end with the further distribution of leaflets. The timetable and route for this is as follows: 11.00 am - meet at the Mexican Revolution Memorial (Monumento a la Revolución Mexicana). 11.00 am to 12.00 noon - setup information stall for distribution of leaflets.
12.00 noon - departure towards the main plaza (square), (zócalo) vía center route. 1.00 pm-2.00pm arrival at the Main square, distribution of leaflets, event ends. As always, our motto is…”SÉ LA VOZ DE LOS QUE NO TIENE VOZ” (BE THE VOICE OF THOSE WITHOUT ONE). On behalf of EL ZOO DE MÉXICO, yours truly, Gabriela Rivera Padilla, Moisés Armando, García Gaferas. Telephone: 5514006150, 5514007877, 58770146. Facebook: El zoo de mexico Periódico. Email: Elzoodemexico@gmail.com, gabybabar@hotmail.com, moy2fast4u@gmail.com |
| Walk for Animals |
| MEXICO - Mexico City
|
AnimaNaturalis Internacional / People for the Defense of Animals (GEPDA) |
AnimaNaturalis and GEPDA, in Mexico City, are planning a Walk for Animals on October 4th, starting at 11:00 a.m. in "Angel de la Independencia" (located on Paseo de la Reforma Avenue). The walk will finish in the socle of Mexico City. We are asking participants to take signboards in support of Animal Rights. Participants should wear blue jeans and a white t-shirt. Please come and join us to celebrate Animals World Wide! Contact:
Lic. Claudia E. Ortega Morales
Coordinación Editorial | AnimaNaturalis Internacional
ClaudiaO@AnimaNaturalis.org | www.AnimaNaturalis.org |
| Animal Blessing Services |
| PERU - Northern Villages
|
Asoc. Humanitaria San Francison de Asis |
To comemmorate World Animal Day 2009, we are holding Animal Blessing Services on Sunday 4th October in two or three rural villages in Northern Peru where animal are not treated well. To have the priest bless them is quite something!The Asoc. Humanitaria San Fransisco De Asis is a not for profit association dedicated to improving animal and community welfare in the rural villages of Northern Peru. Contact Rosemary Gordon. Email: rosagordon2003@hotmail.com. Website: www.ahsfa.org |
| 4th October Celebration |
| BOLIVIA
|
ADDA-SUCRE |
ADDA-SUCRE is holding a World Animal Day celebration on 4th October at the Main Plaza, in the city of Sucre. Notified by Liliana, World Animal Day Ambassador. |
| Animal Cultural Circuit |
| BRAZIL - São Paulo
|
Projeto Natureza em Forma |
The people in Brasil love animals, and here in São Paulo, 15 animal welfare organisations have grouped together to present "Animal Cultural Circuit", a week of commemorations and actions, from 27th September to 4th October, to benefit the pets of disadvantaged people and stray animals. Renato Bacci Neto, Presidente, Projeto Natureza em Forma. Tel: 55.11.93814701 / 55.11.31711112 / 55.11.29170257. Email: renato@naturezaemforma.com Website: www.naturezaemforma.org. www.circuitoanimal.org www.spaigarata.com.br |
| Rights of Animals Mobile Broadcast |
| PERU - Lima
|
Asociacion Defensora De La Fauna Y Flora (ADFF) |
In celebration of World Animal Day 2009, ADFF have organized a mobile broadcast in Lima for the Rights of Animals on 5th, 7th and 9th October. We are hoping to educate the public and encourage them to respect animals and recognize they are living sentient beings. By joining together with animal advocates throughout the world and participating in commemorating this special day strengthens us in our work for the year ahead. Jorge A.D., Cynthia & Mary Ann. |
| Awareness Event |
| MEXICO - Mexico City
|
Naturanimales |
On Sunday 4th of October, NATURANIMALES is holding an awareness event in Mexico City to distribute information about pet adoption, the benefits of spaying/neutering, cruel/blood sports, animal experimentation, animal rights, vegetarianism and veganism. Our information stall will be located on the corner of Reforma Avenue & Insurgentes Avenue (infront of the gas station) from 10.30-14.00 hrs (in the hour of the cycle route). We have held this activity on other occasions with very good results! Greetings from Mexico City. Susana Cruz Aguilar. Telephone: 59 50 40 00 Ext. 7158 Website: www.naturanimales.org
Naturanimales Mexico. |
| Animal-related film screenings, Animal Welfare Debate, Vigil, 4th October Celebration, Vegetarian Food Fair |
| BOLIVIA
|
ADDA - Bolivia |
As World Animal Day Ambassador in Bolivia, here are the activities we have organised to celebrate this year: Friday 2nd October - Screening of animal-related films "Animal Wonders" and "Earthlings". Debate at the Green Room of Cochabamba Forum of Environment and Development. Saturday 3rd October - Late Night Vigil "For the Homeless Animals of the World", "For the tortured animals" and many other signs and many lit candles, into the night. Venue: Prado - Plaza de las Banderas. Sunday 4th October - We will celebrate World Animal Day with music and joy - Prado, PLaza de las Banderas. Monday 5th October - Pedagogical Vegetarian Food Fair. Wednsday 7th October - Further screenings of animal-relatated films. Debate at the Green Room of Cochabamba Forum of Environment and Development. Thank you, Liliana Téllez Flor. President, ADDA-BOLIVIA and World Animal Day Ambassador, Bolivia. |
| Workshop: Friends of Animals in La Reserva |
| COLOMBIA - Bioparque La Reserva, Cota
|
Bioparque La Reserva |
Bioparque La Reserva in Cota is a place dedicated to promoting biodiversity, conservation and raising awareness of Colombia’s natural resources, through sustainable use and research. We focus on change in behaviours and attitudes of people (especially children), on conservation and promotion of respect for every living organism. To celebrate World Animal Day 2009, we are organising a practical workshop called "Friend of animals in La Reserva" on 4th October 2009 from 10am to 4pm, for children between 6 and 12 years old. The event will include several workshops (that require pre-booking) talks, birds of prey flying demonstration, trekking and funny games. Our aim is to involve children in the conservation of wildlife through learning about animal behaviour, teaching them about environmental enrichment and showing them simple examples such as a food dispenser for wild birds or butterflies; a hiding place for poison dart frogs. The children will also learn about: the diet of tortoises and help to prepare it; the importance of maintaining environments such as rainforest and wetlands in La Reserva; understanding why not to keep wild animals as pets; learn about the hard work of animal keepers in pursuit of the highest level of animal welfare. For more information, please send an email to: info@bioparquelareserva.com. Website:www.bioparquelareserva.com |
| Traditional Blessing of Animals |
| MEXICO - San Luis Potosi
|
Asociacion Potosina por la Dignidad Animal, A.C. (APDA) |
For the 7th successive year, APDA is organising a celebration of World Animal Day in San Luis Potosi. Our traditional blessing of animals by Franciscan monks has become very popular in the city and also is always a great success. Last year more than 4000 people joined us, and hopefully this year even more!
The blessing will take place on 11th October between 16:00 - 20:00 hrs. at Aranzazú Plaza. This event help promote the work of APDA and raises public awareness of animal welfare, protection & related issues. For more information please email Lizbeth Munoz, President, apda01@yahoo.com.mx, www.apdaac.org & Arlett Reyna mobil (+52)4448272819. "la voz de los que no tienen voz" |
| March against cruelty to animals |
| COSTA RICA - San José
|
Organized by Yadira Pinto |
To mark World Animal Day, I'm organising a march against cruelty to animals and calling on the Costa Rican Government to approve the revisions to law Nº 7451 as proposed by Carlos Zamora (covers all animals, not just domestic). This will enable our judicial system to bring to justice all those who are found guilty of cruelty to animals and for fines and jail sentences to be imposed. The peaceful march will take place on World Animal Day, 4th October, commencing at 10am in the central avenue of San José and end at the Children's Museum where another World Animal Day event, organised by the Asociación ‘El Arca de Noé, is being held. Everyone who cares about animals is invited to attend this peaceful event - please bring a suitably worded placard or poster. Healthy, well-socialised, leashed dogs are welcome to join the march. (Please pick us after your dog and bring water for them to drink.) Thank you very much, Yadira Pinto, Organizer of the March against Maltrato Animal. Telephone: Cellular (506) 8861-1551 |
| Adoption Fair - Expo- Adopta |
| MEXICO - Hermosillo
|
Comunidad Animalera Trabajando |
My name is Georgina Aguilar-Aguila from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. I am president of Comunidad Animalera Trabajando, a small Group dedicated to the rescue, rehab and adoptions for homeless pets. We are planning to celebrate WAD with an adoption fair, we are having different stand for adoptions, spay and neuter, rabies vaccination, vegetarian food promotion and others activities for fund raising. This is our second adoption fair, called in Spanish Expo-Adopta, but this time we are promoting it as a celebration of World Animal Day. My best regards, Georgina Aguilar Aguila, President of COAT, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. |
| Celebrating WAD at Colegio Bilbao |
| MEXICO - Mexico City
|
AMEDEA & Mexico Antitaurino |
As Mexico's World Animal Day Ambassador, it's my role to raise awareness of this special day for the animals. On 18th August, members of our organization will give a talk with elementary school teachers to explain the importance of celebrating World Animal Day and why they and their students should be a part of it. On August 29th we will have a talk with students’ parents about animal rights, and World Animal Day. During the week of 28th September to 2nd October, the school teachers of Colegio Bilbao will include in their classes topics such as animal rights and cruelty to animals. We have provided material and information to prepare them. On 5th October, we will present to the students a puppet show called: What do you do with your hands? The story of a calf and a horse, and a kid activist and a child matador. We will talk about the importance of protecting animals and we will show a couple of movies on the same topic. We are very excited about all this work with children, parents and teachers for WAD 2009! Ara Ferris, Ambassador to WAD, Mexico. |
| Free Veterinary Treatment and Adoption Fair |
| COSTA RICA - San Jose
|
Asociacion para el bienestar y amparo de los animales (ABAA) |
In celebration of World Animal Day, ABAA will once again hold a fair in Moravia Park, San José, from 10am to 4pm. We will be offering free worm treatments and free flea treatments sponsored by 'Advantis Multiple'. There will be 60 animals available for adoption, all of whom were rescued from the streets. There will be activities for children and for the whole family. We will also be offering Vaccinations at special prices: Dogs C4.000 Colones; Puppies C4.000 Colones (US$7); Cats C4.000 Colones and against Rabies C3.000 Colones (US$5). More information will be added when available. Juan Carlos Peralta Viquez, Presidente, ABAA |
| Monument to Street Dogs, San José, Costa Rica |
| COSTA RICA
|
Pets y más & Asociación ‘El Arca de Noé with the support of the Municipality of San José |
Last year, we presented to the municipality of San José the idea of creating a monument to stray dogs to help raise public awareness of their plight. We are delighted that the project was approved and a set of six street dog designs by a Costa Rican artist called Francisco Munguia were selected. Each statue measures about 1 metre high and will be erected in a pedestrianised boulevard in the centre of San José. People will be able to touch them, to take pictures with them and enjoy looking at them. We will also erect a plaque about the dogs and why they are there. We are delighted that we've received enough donations to cover the cost of making the statues and the donors names will be engraved on marble plates (well, the owner and their dogs names!). The statues will be augurated on Saturday 3rd October to ensure good media presence. There will be speeches and toasts culminating with the official unveilling. On World Animal Day itself, we are organising a huge march through the city to the statues. Christine Bork, Director, Pets y más and Patricia Artimaña, Founder & President of Asociación ‘El Arca de Noé and World Animal Day Ambassador, Costa Rica. |
| Animal Blessing Services x 3 / T-Shirt Day / Walk a thon / Radio Programme |
| BAHAMAS
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Bahamas Humane Society |
As World Animal Day Ambassador representing the Bahamas, I have been co-ordinating with the other local groups throughout the various Family of Islands encouraging them to get involved in celebrating World Animal Day. The Bahamas Humane Society will be organising an Animal Blessing Service on three Islands and a T-shirt day to highlight World Animal Day. I am also trying to organize a walk a thon and to go on one of the local radio talk shows to discuss the importance of World Animal Day. We are doing as much as we can to raise public awareness of World Animal Day. Stephen Turnquest, Executive Director and World Animla Day Ambassador.
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| Silent Protest & Origami Workshop |
| COLOMBIA - Medellin (Colombia's 2nd largest city)
|
Fundación Unau |
;Here in Medellin, Colombia, Fundación Unau is planning several World Animal Day events to highlight wildlife issues, in particular sloths that we work with. Our first event will take place on Friday or Saturday and this will be a silent protest in one of Medellin's important squares to draw attention to the illegal traffic in sloths and the threats to their survival in Colombia. All participants will wear a T-shirt with a sloth image and carry banners. We will probably organise an origami workshop for the children. We are delighted that three other organisations have confirmed their participation in celebrating World Animal Day. I will provide more information about our event as soon as it's available. Thank you very much. Slothfully yours, Tinka Plese, Director, Fundación Unau. Website: www.fundacionunau.org |
| Children's Art Competition & Celebration at Museum |
| COSTA RICA
|
Asociación ‘El Arca de Noé |
To mark World Animal Day we will be holding a Children’s Art Competition at the Children’s Museum with the theme ‘We take care of the animals’. On September 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th September, young people aged 10 and 17 will come to the museum where they will have the opportunity to paint under the supervision of a national artist. On Wednesday 30th September a panel of judges, including Mercedes Pinagel (a recognized national artist), Professor of Art at the Country Day School, Director of the National Gallery and the Director of the Children’s Museum, will select the best 30 paintings.
On World Animal Day itself, Sunday 4th October, a celebration will take place at the Museum where the selected paintings will be exhibited. Out of the 30 paintings, 3 winners will be chosen and presented with their prizes. In addition there will be many interesting stalls, a fancy dress parade(?) and entertainment including the group ‘The tree standing up’ who will sing for the salvation of our planet. Patricia Artimaña, Founder & President of Asociación ‘El Arca de Noé and World Animal Day Ambassador, Costa Rica. |
| Sterilization Campaign |
| PANAMA
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Fundacion Spay Panama |
To commemorate World Animal Day, on Sunday 4th October, the Spay/Panama team and many of the supporters/volunteers will be going to the indigenous community of Puru, on the banks of the San Juan de Pequeni River to gather and celebrate the Embera Culture as the guardians of nature. We will pray for the animals, nature, peace and non-violence. Event notified by Patricia Chan.
Over 80% of the dog and cat population of Puru were sterilized, dewormed, vaccinated, had their ears cleaned, and given an injection of vitamins. http://www.spaypanama.org/files/Projects/Rio%20San%20Juan%20de%20Pequeni_en.htm
Funds collected the week prior to Sunday October 4th will go towards the botanical garden where the Embera indians are trying to preserve and promote medicinal plants. Contact email address: doctor@spaypanama.org Website address: www.spaypanama.org
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