| Region |
Organiser |
Event Details |
| Fundraising Children's March for the Animals / Awareness Bazaar |
| GREECE - Island of Corfu
|
Corfu Animal Protection Society |
Here in Corfu we are making plans for our events to mark World Animal Day 2009. Louisa van Vuurde |
| Booksale / Open Day / Night of Poetry |
| FINLAND - Helsinki
|
Helsinki Humane Society (HESY) |
This year we will celebrate World Animal Day for the 100th time! We will be holding events on 3rd, 4th and 5th October. Erja Veivo, HESY. |
| PAWS Sponsored Dog Walk |
| SPAIN - Almeria
|
PAWS / PATAS |
We have a week of events planned starting off with a sponsored dog walk on 3rd October. |
| Children's Bat Workshop |
| ROMANIA
|
Administration of Gradistea Muncelului-Cioclovina Natural Park |
This year we plan to organise educational events at 5 schools for children in grades 1 - 8. We will celebrate the little creatures called bats. |
| Children's Awareness Day / Petition to ban hunting |
| SERBIA
|
Fund sPas |
This year the Fund "sPas" will celebrate World Animal Day at a school with the first class (aged 7). |
| The World of Animals |
| BELARUS - Gomel
|
Bioetic |
Here in Gomel, we will be celebrating World Animal Day. Natallia Sliadneva. |
| Shelter Awareness Event |
| FRANCE - Evreux
|
Les Amis des Chiens |
Les Amis des Chiens will be organising an awareness event to draw attention to all the dogs wanting new homes at teh Vernon Animal Shelter in Evreux. Michel Quereuil. |
| Spay Day 4 Stray Cats |
| ITALY - Castel Volturno, Campania
|
Lega Pro Animale |
To mark World Animal Day this year, we are organising a Spay Day for Stray Cats. |
| Dogs - Our Friends |
| RUSSIA - St Petersburg
|
Charity Fund-Help for Stray Dogs |
Charity Fund - Help for Stray Dogs will organise an event in the 300th Anniversary Park in St Petersburg. Participants will include dog therapists, dog behavourists, search and rescue team, life-saving group, dog show theatre and many others. We are advertising the event far and wide and hope to attract everyone in the city who loves animals. |
| Workshop and Public Discussion / Expo |
| PORTUGAL - Olhão, Algarve
|
ADAPO - Associação de Defesa dos Animais e Plantas de Olhão |
On Saturday 3rd October we are holding a workshop on the new philosophy view about the relationship between man and animals (philophers such as Singer, Tooley, Renaud). The workshop will include a public discussion about the problematic reality of the animals in our city of Olhão. On Sunday 4th we have an exposition about animal cruelty under the title: “You are also responsible with your indifference and silent”. Celia Caravela, ADAPO |
| Marking World Animal Day in Sweden. |
| SWEDEN
|
Djurens Rätt |
To mark World Animal Day, the world known philosopher and speaker/writer for animal rights has been invited by "Djurens Rätt", Swedens largest organisation for animal rights, to speak at our event which will include a vegetarian buffé, supplied by a local branch of Hälsofrämjandet (health promotion club), an information stall distributing pamphlets and booklets on Animal Rights. In addition, Tom Regans book 'Empty Cages' has recently been translated into swedish and he will join us to sign copies of his book. |
| Portugal celebrates World Animal Day in 12 towns! |
| PORTUGAL - Oeiras
|
ANVETEM - Associacao Nacional de Medicos Veterinarios dos Municipios |
Anvetem will hold World Animal Day events in 12 towns throughout Portugal! Anvetem are vets who work in the different municipalities throughout the country and are organising events in: Oeiras, Torres Novas, Seixal, Valongo, Mangualde, Pont Delgada (Azores), Vila do Conde, Almada, Coimbra, Sao Joao da Madeira, Montigo and Lourinha.
OEIRAS - http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/09/mvm-oeiras-comemoracao-do-dia-mundial.html
TORRES NOVAS -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/09/mvm-torres-novas-cartaz-do-dia-mundial.html
SEIXAL -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/09/mvm-seixal-campanha-de-adopcao-e.html
VALONGO -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/mvm-valongo-passeios-de-burro-e-bencao.html
MANGUALDE -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/cm-mangualde-iniciativas-na-biblioteca.html
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/mvm-ponta-delgada-passeio-com-caes-do.html
VILA DO CONDE -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/mvm-vila-do-conde-lancamento-de.html
ALMADA -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/mvm-almada-campanha-de-adopcao-do.html
COIMBRA -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/mvm-coimbra-encontro-de-animais.html
SÃO JOÃO DA MADEIRA -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/mvm-s-joao-da-madeira-uma-accao-de.html
MONTIJO -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/mvm-montijo-oferta-de-microchips-no-dia.html
LOURINHÃ -
http://anvetem.blogspot.com/2009/10/mvm-lourinha-dia-do-animal-celebrado.html
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| Information Stand and Petitions |
| FRANCE - Annemasse, Haute Savoie (near Geneva)
|
International Campaigns |
Our World Animal Day event will take place on Friday 9th October from 10am - 12noon. This is market day so the town will be extra busy. We will have a stand in the Passage Bleu, close to Libération parking, where we will distribute animal welfare leaflets and collect petition signatures. The issues we will highlight are Animal Experiments, Intensive Farming, Fur Farming, and hunting. Event notified by Marie Berger.
Website: www.international-campaigns.org/ic/action/programme-actions.htm |
| Press Conference & Anniversary Party |
| UKRAINE - Kyiv
|
Kyiv Society for the Protection of Animals |
To mark World Animal Day, on 5th October we are holding a press conference, together with ecologists, in order to emphasise the importance of protecting wild animals against use for business and entertainment purposes and their illegal import into Ukraine. As our Society will celebrate its 15th anniversary on 15th October, we will combine it with our commemoration of World Animal Day. We will also be holding another press conference on 15th October dedicated to the establishment of the Kyiv SPA-SOS. We will highlight the long and rocky road we've travelled in order to accomplish progress for the protection of animals. We will show films from our archives covering the closing of the Pyrogovo slaughterhouse and describe how difficult it has been for us throughout the 15 years. We will talkabout our international friends without whose help we would not be able to rescue and give medical assistance to thousand of homeless animals. Tamara Tarnawska, Founder & President of the Kyiv Society for the Protection of Animals "SOS". |
| Children's Workshops / State Police Dept. Campaign / Open Day |
| MONTENEGRO - Podgorica
|
Society for the Protection of Animals Podgorica. |
We have planned many activities for the entire week from 4 - 10 October. We are delighted that our events have attracted a lot of publicity. Montenegrin national TV channel will report about forthcoming events on Saturday and Sunday as well as all leading newspapers. We will hold workshops on the topic in many schools and kindergartens in Podgorica (the capitol of Montenegro) where children will, together with their parents and teachers, interactively participate in celebrating World Animal Day. We will also unveil the fliers designed in cooperation with the state police department to promote animal rights and sanctions for animal cruelty. In addition, we will organize a visit to the only animal shelter in Montenegro where many ambassadors and diplomatic representatives will give their support to the establishment of similar institutions throughout the country. Best regards, Svetlana Manojlovic
President of the Society for the Protection of Animals Podgorica - Montenegro. |
| Drawing Contest / Information Stand / Art Exhibition & Auction / TV Documentary |
| SERBIA - Pancevo
|
Society for the Protection of Animals Ljubimci |
On the 4th October, the Society for the Protection of Animals ‘Ljubimci’ is organising following events: 1. Drawing contest in all preschool institutions in the City of Pancevo with the topic: ‘My Dog’. The Judging committee, famous artists and painters, will select the best drawings and these will be used to produce promotional materials and greeting cards for our Humane Society and for the City Council. 2. Hold an Information Stand in the centre of Pancevo where our volunteers will distribute promotional leaflets about World Animal Day, our current activities, animal welfare and protection and publicise animals that are available for rehoming. In cooperation with the Panceveo Cultural Center, we will give promotional tickets to everyone who rehomes an animal during the 3 festive days. The stand will be open from Friday 2nd October and close at 8pm on World Animal Day, 4th October. On 4th October we will have a veterinarian present who will give advice about animal care and conduct free health checks. We will also collect signatures for the global petition ‘Animals matter to me’. 3. On World Animal Day we will launch our new campaign for helping homeless animals: Art for Animals'. The aim of the campaign is to approach as many regional artists as we can and ask them to donate paintings and sculptures to be included in a special week-long exhibition to be held at the end of this year at the city's Cultural Center. At the end of the exhibition, the art will be auctioned and all funds collected from this event will be donated to the local animal shelter ‘Ljubimci’. 4. A short documentary film about the problems surrounding stray and abandoned animals will be screened on the regional channel TV Pancevo. All events and World Animal Day will be fully covered by the media in the City of Pancevo and nationally. Ivan Kurajov, WAD Ambassador to Serbia. ljubimci@gmail.com. Tel: +381 64 217 4880
www.ljubimci.org.rs |
| Shelter Open Day |
| CYPRUS
|
ARGOS |
In celebration of World Animal Day Sunday 4th October 2009, ARGOS will have an open day at the shelter. Mr George Perdikis, MP of the Green Party Cyprus, together with his supporters, will take part in a tree planting and general clean-up of the sanctuary grounds. The SBA police who initiated the tree planting at the sanctuary to make it a better environment for our animal friends, will also be represented. Visitors will be able to tour the animal shelters and be given informative leaflets to encourage responsible pet ownership. Refreshments will be available. Media coverage both in daily press and on the day of the event. Time: 12.30 pm. Place: Argos Animal Shelter (situated behind the Ormidhia stadium – follow the signs)+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Óôçí åêäÞëùóç èá ðáñåõñåèåß êáé ç Áóôõíïìßá ôùí ÂÜóåùí ç ïðïßá êáé äéåíÝñãçóå ôçí áñ÷éêÞ äåíäñïöýôåõóç ôïõ êáôáöõãßïõ ìå áðþôåñï óêïðü ôç äçìéïõñãßá åíüò êáëýôåñïõ ðåñéâÜëëïíôïò ãéá ôïõò ößëïõò ìáò ôá æþá. Ïé åðéóêÝðôåò èá ìðïñïýí íá åðéóêåöèïýí ôá êáôáöýãéá êáé èá åíçìåñùèïýí ìå êáôÜëëçëá öõëëÜäéá ùò ðñïò ôçí õðåýèõíç êôÞóç êáé öñïíôßäá ôùí êáôïéêßäéùí æþùí. Èá ðñïóöåñèïýí áíáøõêôéêÜ. Ôï ãåãïíüò èá êáëõöèåß áðü ôá ìÝóá ìáæéêÞò åðéêïéíùíßáò. Ùñá: 12.30ð.ì. ×þñïò: Êáôáöýãéï Æþùí ÁÑÃÏÓ (ôï ïðïßï âñßóêåôáé ðßóù áðü ôá ðïäïóöáéñéêü óôÜäéï ôçò ÏñìÞäåéáò- áêïëïõèÞóôå ôá óÞìáôá). Regards Stella,
Argos Animal Welfare and World Animal Day Ambassador, Cyprus. |
| Animals are the Stars |
| MALTA - Ta' Qali
|
SPCA Malta / Maltese National Canine Federation |
Here's something new! On Sunday there will a truly spectacular event at Ta' Qali in the National Park. This is a day when animals are the stars. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. you and all your family and friends can enjoy loads of activities. Dog owners will find a grooming and fashion show, a display on obedience and the good citizen dog scheme and the chance to enter an exemption dog show, with trophies and rosettes for the winners. There are eight different classes, from the dog with the waggiest tail to best conditioned and most well behaved dog. So every dog will have its day! It is organised by the SPCA with help from the Maltese National Canine Federation. Entry fees of €3 per dog go to the organisation. If you prefer horses you're also in for a treat as there will be pony rides, and demonstrations on care and grooming and the Government Farm is bringing along goats, sheep and pigs. There'll be no shortage of entertainment thanks to the dedicated police dog display. In the Greek theatre an interactive play in Maltese called Peter And The Alsatian, will be performed by members of Theatre in Education and the Alison White studio will be presenting excerpts from the musical Cats. You'll also find lots of different stalls and you certainly won't go hungry because there will plenty of refreshments. Event notified by Barbara Cassar Torreginani. Contact: Jane Bannister-Grech, Secretary SPCA - email: jane@charlesbutcher.com |
| Launch of 'Counting to Zero' Campaign |
| LITHUANIA
|
Lithuanian Society for the Protection of Animals |
On World Animal Day LiSPA will nationally announce its new 'Counting to Zero' campaign in Anyksciai, Lithuania. The event will begin with a special church mass honoring St Francis, followed by a schoolchildren's concert, an animal-themed art show, award ceremony and a picnic.
The campaign will primarily focus on the unnecessary breeding of dogs and cats which are being killed in shelters. Last year 123 metric tonnes of previously owned pets were euthanised and sent to the Animal Waste Processing Plant. Reducing these numbers will require the campaign be fourfold: 1) the campaign's primary partner is the State Food and Veterinary Service which will assist in incorporating a new and mandatory nationwide pet regisitration scheme 'My License is My Ticket Home'. Pets will wear identity tags provided by veterinarians during annual rabies vaccinations. 2) LiSPA will spearhead efforts in lobbying government to make amendments to national and local animal welfare legislation. 3) The Lithuanian Small Animal Veterinary Association will assist with low-cost spay/neuter programmes, and - 4) LiSPA will coordinate humane education and fundraising programmes. The Campaign will be a major project requiring the cooperation of many institutions and together - we will make a difference! Ben Noreikis
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| Awareness Event |
| ESTONIA - Tartu
|
ESPA / AUH |
The Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals (ESPA) and the NGO 'AUH' will organise a World Animal Day event in Tartu on October 3rd. from 12.00 to 16.00 it will be possible to meet representatives of various animal-related organisations on the green area between Poe and Küüni streets. People may learn about their work, receive information leaflets, ask questions and advice, discuss animal welfare related subjects and support the activities of the organisations. Evelyn Valtin. |
| Film Festival / Photography Competition / Collections |
| BULGARIA
|
IWNS |
To commemorate World Animal Day this year, we have organized some traditional events and more. Our programme is as follows: 1. A Film Festival. We will screen Kung-Fu Panda at 13.00, Le Renard et l’Enfant, a French movie by the popular Diretor Luc Jaquet at 15.00 and 'Earth' by the BBC at 17.00; 2. Presentation of Awards to the winners of our Photographic Competition; 3. We are also organising 2-3 small events in Sofia's parks to collect donations for an animal shelter. Kristina Slavova, IWNS (Intimate With Nature Society) and Bulgaria's World Animal Day Ambassador. |
| World Animal Day Emergency Aid |
| GERMANY
|
WSPA Germany |
WSPA Germany focuses on emergency aid on World Animal Day 2009. The regional WSPA offices have planned various events all over Germany to help animals in disaster areas and inform people actively about animals in need. Their contact address (for the participant list) is: info@wspa.de Information supplied by Rebecca Stache, Germany's World Animal Day Ambassador. |
| Bearathlon |
| GERMANY - Bärenwald Müritz
|
Vier Pfoten |
BÄRATHLON am 4. Oktober
Am Welttierschutztag (4. Oktober) können Sie Ihre Bärenkräfte messen – beim BÄRATHLON im BÄRENWALD Müritz. Von 9 bis 18 Uhr dürfen sich alle kleinen und großen Bärenfreunde „wie ein Bär fühlen“ und an verschiedenen Wettkampfstationen im Park ihre Fähigkeiten beim Hören, Riechen, Laufen oder Klettern ausprobieren. Ob Sie dabei gegen Lothar, Katja und Co. eine Chance hätten, verraten unsere Bärenpfleger. Für die Gewinner gibt es tolle Preise!
Sportliche Höchstleistungen bietet auch das bunte Rahmenprogramm: Die Hundeschule „HUNDherum Fit!“ zeigt, was ihre vierbeinigen Schüler so alles können.
Als „bärenstarken“ Ehrengast begrüßen wir dieses Jahr Ralf Bartels, Europameister im Kugelstoßen!
„Bearathlon“ on 4 October
On 4 October, World Animal Day will be celebrated and you may find out about your “bear power” at the Four Paws Bearathlon at Bärenwald Müritz (http://www.baerenwald-mueritz.de/). From 9 am to 6 pm, all small and big bear friends may feel like bears and check their abilities (hearing, smelling, walking or climbing) at various stations in the park. Our bear caretaker will let you know if you would have a chance to challenge Lothar, Katja and the other bears. There will be great prices for the winners!
Athletic records will also be offered by the general programme: The dog school “Hundherum Fit!” show the talents of their four-legged students. As special guest there will be Ralf Bartels, European Shotput Champion. Event notified by Rebecca Stache, World Animal Day Ambassador, Germany.
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| Maurin Shelter Information Stall |
| FRANCE
|
Le Collectif Libération Animale de Montpellier |
Le Collectif Libération Animale de Montpellier, CLAM34, participera à la Journée Mondiale Végétarienne dans le cadre de la " Comédie des Animaux" de la SPA de Montpellier, le week-end des 3 et 4 octobre 2009. Voir la précédente édition : http://clam34.org/actions/jmv08.html Contact: CLAM Dominique au 06 88 57 42 06 / dom@clam34.org
Anouk, Ambassadrice France de World Animal Day sera présente avec le Clam34. |
| Petstore World Animal Day event |
| SERBIA - Belgrade
|
Max Advertising / Starpet |
For the first time, Belgrade will be celebrating WORLD ANIMAL DAY. Our event will be held at Novi Beograd, Zorana Djindjica st. 122a at 11a.m. 'Starpet', a huge petstore, will be hosting this event where there will be lots of free samples and promotion items available for all visitors. We invite all local animal shelters to contact us and get involved in this celebration. Also, we have prepared a press release about this event and we have invited a TV station to attend. Contact: Max Advertising, reklamna agencija, Srbija, Zemun, Filipa Visnjica 47, Ivana Jovanovic, direktor i vlasnik. Tel: 011 2 615622. Email: ivana@maxadvertising.co.rs |
| Charity Marathon |
| UKRAINE - Kiev
|
Youth Leage for Animal Protection |
Every year since 2007, the Youth League for Animal Protection organizes a Charity Marathon in celebration of World Animal Day. This charity event is aimed at promoting a humane attitude to animals, and in particular to stray animals, as well as drawing public attention to the issue of cruelty to animals.
This year the Charity Marathon will take place on the 10th of October and will include the following events: 'Dogathon' on wheels and on one’s own two feet 'We stand against cruelty'; 'Find a Friend' Event aimed at finding new families for stray dogs and cats; 'I give hope…' - make a donation and receive a “paw” sticker with his/her name on it; “Success Stories to Share” - stories of ex-stray dogs and cats who haqve found new caring families; Charity Fair; Various games and contests for kids. All donations received at the Charity Marathon will be used for the needs of stray animals (food, shelter, medical treatment). For more information, please contact Elea Palivoda, Youth League for Animal Protection. Tel.: +38067-509-7818. Email: palivoda@dogicat.info or visit the organization's website www.dogicat.org |
| Special Open Day |
| FRANCE - Miramont de Quercy
|
Les amis des chats |
We have decided to hold a special open day on 4th October at our Adoption Centre in Miramont de Quercy, (82) this will help us to promote World Animal Day but also to find caring new homes for the cats and kittens in our care. Carole Fuller, Les amis des chats. Spécialiste du bien-être des chats en France
06 47 53 34 85 Website: www.les-amis-des-chats.com
"Devenez membre et rejoignez ainsi le groupe croissant de personnes qui souhaitent faire la différence pour le bien-être des chats !" Become a member and be part of a growing number of people who want to make a difference in cat welfare. |
| Horse Welfare Seminar |
| SWEDEN - Borlänge
|
Dalarna's Djurskyddsförening / Dalarna's Ridsportförbund / Rommeheds Stallklubb, |
Dalarna's Djurskyddsförening and Dalarna's Ridsportförbund, in collaboration with Rommeheds Stallklubb, have organised a seminar with välkända” djurrättsjuristen” Helena Striwing on the theme of ”Safety of the horse in stables and in paddock and steps that can be taken to increase safety standards." The seminar will include discussions, questions and exchanges of experience. When and Where: Söndagen den 4/10 kl 16.00
The Great Hall, Fornby Adult Education College, Borlänge.
Admission 50: - including coffee/tea/sandwiches and a warm welcome. If you would like to attend, please contact Dalarna's Ridsportförbund via email: distrikt@dalarna.ridsport.se |
| Photography Competition and Exhibition |
| PORTUGAL - Viseu
|
Agrarian School of Viseu and the Veterinary Nursing Students |
The Agrarian School of Viseu (Portugal) and the Veterinary Nursing students, are preparing a Photography Competition and Exhibition entitled "My friend and I" (in Portuguese we say: "O meu amigo e eu!"). This is the second year that we have participated in the World Animal Day initiative with the kind support of Palácio do Gelo Shopping and Hills. When: 1st - 15th October. Where: Piso 0 Palacio do Gelo Shopping, Viseu. Once again we will celebrate the love that bonds humans and animals. Thank you! Kind regards, Carmen Nóbrega. |
| World Animal Day celebration |
| FRANCE - Aix en Provence
|
Association Nature & Relief |
PROJET DE LA JOURNEE A AIX- EN-PROVENCE de 11 heures à 21h. Chaque année, de part le monde, de nombreuses associations commémorent cette date pour que la cause des « sans voix » (comme on les appelle) puisse être entendue et reconnue dans notre société dite civilisée. Notre association s’est associée à cette journée à Aix-en-Provence depuis l’année dernière en organisant une soirée projection-débat à la Maison de la Nature et de l’environnement. Malheureusement, celles-ci fermant ses portes, nous nous trouvons donc dans la nature. Nous aimerions que cette Journée Mondiale des Animaux se fasse, cette année, dans le partage des connaissances sur le monde animal grâce aux intervenants mais aussi surtout avec le public, qui nous espérons de tout cœur, viendra nombreux transmettre son expérience.
Le thème fédérateur de cette journée sera la place de l’animal dans la cité au XXI s. Trois grands axes seront abordés par les intervenants :
- Le droit des animaux dans la société au XXI siècle,
- Les racines infantiles de la violence et de la cruauté,
- L’animal thérapeute.
Plusieurs stands dont le LPO, WWF seront présents sur le site. L'association EQUUS proposera une démonstration
équestre adaptée aux personnes handicapées, et les chiens guides pour aveugles seront aussi au rendez-vous.
Une projection de films et images 3D sur GRAND ECRAN est prévue en soirée si la météo le permet.
C’est la raison pour laquelle, l’association Nature & Relief avec l'accord de la Mairie a pu réserver un espace public approprié à une telle manifestation en plein air, à savoir : le Théâtre de Verdure au Jas de Bouffan.
Contact:
Michel CAMILLE (Directeur)
06 27 68 54 55
email: m.c3d@laposte.net
Association NATURE & RELIEF
MVA Lou Ligoures
Place Roméee de Villeneuve
13090 Aix-en-Provence - FRANCE
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| Thank GOD For His Creation & Open Day |
| MALTA
|
Island Sanctuary |
When: Sunday 4th October from 9.00am onwards and ending with Mass at 5.00pm. Where: Island Sanctuary, Fort Tas-Silg, M'Xlokk, Delimara. All those attending Mass are invited to being their pets. Please state type and name of pet (for dogs state size - S/M/L) by sending an email to glory@mashpromotions.com or via SMA on 79018901 by not later than 27th September. After Mass, all pets present will be blessed and a Memento will be given to them. Fr. Joe Portelli SDB has gladly accepted to celebrate mass for us and this will be animated by Joe Callus and friends. We look forward to welcoming you and ask you to encourage all your animal loving friends to accompany you. Gloria. |
| Symposium: The welfare of animals kept on the pasture |
| BELGIUM - Brussels
|
Federal Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment |
To commemorate World Animal Day, the animal welfare sections of the Belgian Federal public service Health, Food chain safety and Environment is organising a symposium concerning the welfare of animals kept at pasture. During periods of extremely cold or hot weather, the animal welfare inspection service receives more complaints about farm animals that are exposed to extreme weather conditions. We have invited speakers from the scientific world, government, animal welfare organizations and agricultural organizations to share the varying opinons about how the farm animals should be treated. Date and Time: 10am - 4pm on 1st October. Venue: CODA/CERVA, Leuvensesteenweg 17, 3080 Tervuren, Belgium
Language: Dutch and French (with simultaneous translation)
Contact : dierenwelzijn@health.fgov.be
+32 (0)2/524.74.16 More information (including program) on https://portal.health.fgov.be/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/DIERENENPLANTEN1_MENU/DIERENENPLANTEN1_DOCS/STUDIEDAG_01-10-09_NL.PDF (Dutch)
Or https://portal.health.fgov.be/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/INTERNET_PG/HOMEPAGE_MENU/DIERENENPLANTEN1_MENU/DIERENENPLANTEN1_DOCS/STUDIEDAG_01-10-09_FR.PDF (French)
Event notified by Ester Peeters, Scientific advisor for the council for animal welfare
Federal Public Service Health, Food chain safety and Environment, DG 4 Section Animal Welfare,
EUROSTATION - Block II - 7th floor, Victor Hortaplein 40 bus 10
B-1060 Brussels, Belgium. Tel. +32 2/524.74.23-Fax +32 2/524.74.48 |
| Nearly New Sale/ Fete /Animal Awareness Stall |
| SPAIN - Tenerife, Canary Islands
|
Asociación San Francisco de los Animales |
To Celebrate World Animal Day we are holding a Nearly New Sale and Fete together with an Animal Awareness Stall. There will be clothes, household items, jewellery and electrical goods for sale as well as home baked items. We intend it to be a fun day out for all the family. The Animal Awareness Stall will have numerous photos of before and after pictures of abused dogs together with details of new local council laws relating to dogs. Leaflets will be available available on such topics as heartworm disease - preventative and cure, the importance of vaccinations. When: 11.00am, Saturday 3rd October 2009. Where: Los Gigantes Plaza, Santiago del Teide, Tenerife. For more information please contact email address: jnoble@arrakis.es |
| Autumn Party |
| GERMANY - Neuwied
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Animal Shelter Neuwied |
The Animal Shelter Neuwied is celebrating this years World Animal Day with a big Autumn Party on 4 October from 11am at Tierheim Ludwigshof in Neuwied-Segendorf. Everybody is welcome. |
| Animal Friends Days |
| CROATIA - Zagreb
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Animal Friends Croatia & City of Zagreb |
Animal Friends Croatia will be marking World Animal Day as part of the 'Animal Friends Days' taking place from 1st - 4th October. During these days we hold events to commemorate World Vegetarian day, World Farm Animals day and World Animal Day. Jens Holm, an ex-Swedish MEP, is holding a lecture on October 2nd about the impact of the meat industry on climate change. All animal protection and ecological organizations have been invited to attend this lecture. Jens Hom will meet with a number of Croatian politicians during his visit to Zagreb. On World Animal Day itself, 4th October, we will have an information stall next to lake Bundek as part of the event being organized by the City of Zagreb. Many animal protection groups will be holding stalls at this event which includes a full, day-long programme of staged various events taking place including entertainment for the young and old. We have been directly involved in assisting the City of Zagreb plan this fabulous event which has gained the support of well-known Croation singers. Bernard V Franolic, Animal Friends Croatia and Croatia's World Animal Day Ambassador. |
| Pancevo Celebrates World Animal Day |
| SERBIA - Pancevo
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Society for the Protection of Animals Ljubimci |
As Serbia's World Animal Day Ambassador, I have been very busy during the past few weeks promoting World Animal Day in my country. I have contacted all major TV stations and national newspapers in Serbia, providing them with information about World Animal Day. I have also contacted all animal welfare and protection organizations in Serbia- giving them ideas about how they could organize actions and campaigns to commemorate World Animal Day 2009. I will very soon provide a list of planned events that will be held in our city on 4th October. Best regards, Ivan Kurajov, Society for the Protection of Animals Ljubimci & Serbia's World Animal Day Ambassador. |
| Happys-Farm celebrates World Animal Day |
| AUSTRIA
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Verein zur Förderung geretteter Tiere |
In celebration of World Animal Day, we are preparing an event at "Happys-Farm" in Anif (south of Salzburg) and inviting animal advocates from far and wide to join us. Here in Austria it's very difficult to get animal welfare organisations to work together, so we are hoping that by celebrating World Animal Day together we can change this. Torsten Schmitz, Verein zur Förderung Geretteter Tiere and World Animal Day Ambassador Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. |
| Street Collections / Dog Walk / Open Days at Kennels and Sanctuary |
| SPAIN - Estepona, Costa del Sol
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ADANA |
ADANA, the local animal rescue centre for Estepona on the Costa del Sol, is celebrating World Animal Day with a series of events. Monday 28th September, 11.00am - Grand Re-Opening of the ADANA Charity Shop following our flood and subsequent refit. Friday 2nd October to Tuesday 6th October - Street Collections in Estepona area. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with collections should contact Helen on +34 952 800933 or send an email to rayoldfield@gmail.com. Saturday 3rd October - Dog Walk from our kennels in Los Pedregales. Take an abandoned dog for a walk in the park from 10.30am. Last departure 13.00. Sunday 4th October - Open Day at our kennels in Los Pedregales Park, Estepona from 11.00 to 14.00. Tours of the new Sanctuary at 11.30, 12.30 and 13.30. Rastrol Stall at Sabinillas Market from 10.00 to 14.30. For more information, please send an email to: info@adana.es Website: artial-completed Sanctuary. David McNally. |
| Fish & Chip Supper with Quiz, Bingo, Music & Dancing |
| CYPRUS - Paralimni
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Helping Hands Animal Charity |
Helping Hands Animal Charity, based in Paralimni, Cyprus are holding a Fish & Chip Supper on 4th October with a Quiz, Bingo, Music and Dancing at the Nameless Restaurant, Protaras, Cyprus, in aid of World Animal Day. Tickets E8 per person, available from Helping Hands shop or the Nameless Restaurant. All proceeds will go to animal shelters in Eastern Cyprus. For further information please contact Celia on 00357.....99749788. Jean Bowler. |
| Fundraising Auction |
| GREECE - Island of Paros
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Paros Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) |
This year the Paros Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) plans to hold an auction in the popular art gallery 'Apothiki' in the capital Parikia, on Saturday 3 October 2009. Local stores, hotels, restaurants, artists and other individuals are offering quality goods and services to benefit the stray dogs and cats of Paros. A bazaar and boutique section will also sell items at full value. Cats and dogs for adoption will be on show. September is the time when hotels and restaurants close, summer residents leave the island and scores of cats are left alone to fight the cold, hunger and disease. In addition, the hunting season is on and 'defective' hunting dogs are abandoned on the highway, as are dogs that are no longer desired by departing vacationers. PAWS desperately needs funding for sterilizations, vet care, rehoming programs, and winter feeding. For more information about our World Animal Day Auction please send an email to Lena Yacoumopoulou, Board Member, yacoumopoulou@hotmail.com. Website: www.paws.gr - Email: admin2009@paws.gr. P.O. BOX 46911
Dryos, Paros 84400 Tel: (30) 22840 42073 mobile: (30) 69 42 95 59 50 |
| WAD Awareness Campaign |
| ESTONIA and worldwide
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United Dogs and Cats |
United Dogs and Cats websites unite over 300,000 pet owners from all over the world and we are proud to take part in World Animal Day celebrations! We encourage everyone to think about the relationship between humans and animals and sign the "Stop Killing Dogs" petition to stop dog torture and dog meat consumption in South Korea at www.uniteddogs.com/stopkillingdogs
Also, look around you locally and volunteer for an animal shelter - those companion animals really need your love and care. You don't need to donate money if you can just give shelters some quality pet food, pet supplies and toys. Let's make a difference together! Kind wishes, Ellen Murula, www.uniteddogs.com & www.unitedcats.com |
| International Dog Walk |
| FRANCE - Moux-en-Morvan, near Nevers.
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Animal Medical Care Foundation (AMCF) |
AMCF is oranising an International Dog Walk in recognition of World Animal Day. The walk will take place on Sunday 4th October in the pretty village of Moux-en-Morvan in France (to the east of Nevers). We will meet outside the village church at 14:00 hrs and the walk will last 1 - 1.5 hours. We aim to use the occasion to make people more aware of Animal Welfare. The cost will be Euro 5 per dog with all profit going to the shelters supported by AMCF. Each dog will receive a little present and after the walk if will be possible to have a drink (at your own expense) and learn more about the work of the AMCF and get to know some of the people behind the organisation. Please join us! Betty Mercey, President AMCF and World Animal Day Ambassador for The Netherlands. For more information, please contact us. Telephone: 0386 787442 or 0386 761002. Email: info@amcf.nl Website: www.amcf.no |
| Tallin Celebrates World Animal Day |
| ESTONIA - Tallin
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ESPA |
On 4th October, we will hold a large celebration of World Animal Day in Tallinn. The Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals (ESPA) and Tallinn Environmental Board is organizing a bigger event in Estonia's Capital City this year. The Kristiine City Government has kindly provided the premises on Tulika Street 33C ffree of charge for us to hold our event. In cooperation with other non-profit animal-related organisations, an exhibition 'Stories of Animals' will be displayed, enabling visitors to learn about the different fates of very different animals. Some stories have a happy ending while others do not. Animals who have survived various hardships (cats, dogs, tortoises etc) and their caretakers will also be present at the exhibition and other stories will be presented with photos. The most gruesome examples of what people are capable of doing to animals will be set up in a separate room along with the so-called pillory – an overview of the Estonian court practise concerning offences against animals. Children will not be allowed to enter this room. In another room children will be able to watch a puppet show, led by Loone Ots, about 'The problems faced by city animals'. Children will also be able to make and draw postcards for charity purposes and complete puzzles.
Additionally ESPA will also announce the most animal-friendly and animal-hostile acts of the year.
Information will be available about various animal welfare issues. The event will begin at 12 noon and everyone is welcome to attend. Throughout October, ESPA will conduct an awareness campaign inviting peopel to show they care about animals by making a donation that will be used to help people with financial difficulties pay for veterinary care and spaying/neutering. This initiative will help animals already in distress and also to prevent the spread of stray and unwanted animals as well as animals in need of help. Evelyn Valtin. |
| Electronic Questionnaire to Raise Awareness |
| GREECE
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MEDASSET |
To celebrate World Animal Day, MEDASSET will launch an electronic questionnaire to assess the level of awareness in Greek citizens about biodiversity. The results will be published in the January issue of GEO magazine (the official sponsor of this endeavour) to signal the start of the Year of Biodiversity.
With best wishes, Jenny Ioannou, Communications Officer, MEDASSET-Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles 1c Licavitou St., 106 72 Athens, GREECE Tel.: + 30 210 3613572, + 30 210 3640389, Fax: + 30 210 3613572
e-mail: medasset@medasset.gr www.euroturtle.org www.medasset.org www.medasset.gr
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| Pedigree/Whiskas supports World Animal Day |
| CYPRUS
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Stella Stylianou - World Animal Day Ambassador, Cyprus |
Pedigree / Whiskas will be supporting animal shelters throughout Cyprus in celebration of World Animal Day 2009. The company has put considerable funds into advertising its support. For every Whiskas or Pedigree product purchased throughout September until World Animal Day, the company will donate 10 cents to be shared amongst the selected shelters. In addition, the public is invited to contribute by purchasing any Pedigree or Whiskas products and placing them in specially marked bins at selected supermarkets. |
| Walk for the Animals |
| GREECE - Athens
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AOZ |
My name is Maria Panagiotopoulou and I am writing to you on behalf of AOZ (GREECE). On the 4th of October, at 9:00 am, we will start walking from Kiprou Square in Kallithea, Athens, towards Omonia Square where we will meet up with many other organisations. Everyone who attends this event is asked to wear colourful clothes. Thank you. You can email Maria if you wish to know more about this event: petran@petran.com.gr |
| Childrens Drawing Competition, Police & Guide Dog Displays, Raffle, Information Stands |
| GREECE - Island of Crete
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Cretan Animal Welfare Group |
On 10th October, the Cretan Animal Welfare Group (CAWG) is organizing various events in order to celebrate World Animal Day 2009. For the first time in collaboration with 14 other animal protection groups throughout Crete, we will celebrate the relationship between people and animals! The events will take place at the Lotzia in Heraklion from 11.00 -17.00 and will include animal welfare information stands, free face painting for children, drawing competition (every child handing in a drawing will receive a small gift), guide dog and training demonstrations. In addition, actress Anna Tsoykala and Marley (our dog mascot) will be there and children and adults can have their pictures taken by a professional photographer and have them signed by Anna. Raffle tickets will also be on sale with prizes such as a laptop (courtesy of Info) and digital photo camera (courtesy of Fotomaris). The charities have chosen the theme of celebration in recognition that animals help us daily and giving joy as domestic pets or helping us as animals of service. People find happiness and companionship from a wide range of pets. Animals also assist people in need from guide dogs for the blind to rescue dogs in disaster situations as well as in use against crime. This will be a unique event with the aim of leaving a positive feeling and with people appreciating and recognizing the importance of welfare for animals and the benefits they bring to all our lifes. Kerenza Vlastou, www.CretanAnimalWelfare.org "Working towards a better future for animal on Crete and beyond." |
| Shelter Open Day |
| GREECE - Patras
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University of Patras Animal Shelter |
In celebration of World Animal Day 2009, we have decided to hold an Open Day. Visitors will be given tours of the shelter and be invited to view poster displays about caring for animals and be given informative leaflets to encourage responsible pet ownership. Refreshments will be available. We will also invite groups of schoolchildren to visit our Open Day. In order to publicise this event we will send out a press release to the media and display posters throughout the town. We are looking forward to this day. Stacey Katsarou, Secretary. |
| Free Spay/Neuter on World Animal Day |
| ROMANIA
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ROLDA |
Here at ROLDA we will mark World Animal Day by offering 20 free spay/neuter operations at our veterinary clinic to benefit pets brought to us by people on low incomes. To date, ROLDA has sterilized 3300 dogs ..... and still counting! Dana Costin, President, ROLDA. Email: rolda@care2.com Website: www.rolda.org
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| Shelter Open Day + Adoption Day in Montpellier |
| FRANCE - Montpellier
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SPA Maurin-Montpellier |
Le refuge SPA de Maurin-Montpellier a annoncé sa participation à la Journée Mondiale pour les Animaux - World Animal Day. Le refuge sera ouvert toute la journée du 4 Octobre 209, pour les adoptions et s'installera également sur la Place de la Comédie pour faire connaitre afin de sensibiliser sur les adoptions. Venez nombreux apporter votre soutien aux bénévoles du refuge, et adopter un pensionnaire du refuge. Contact: Sandrine Mercier. Website: www.spa-montpellier.org |
| Blessing for ALL Animals of the World |
| AUSTRIA, Linz
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Parish of St Peter, Linz |
Saint Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of the Animals. His commemoration is on the 4th of October. This is also World Animal Day. For many years all pets living within the boundaries of the Parish of St. Peter in Linz, Austria have been blessed individually during Holy Mass on the Sunday nearest World Animal Day. The animal blessing ceremony will be take place in the church square, weather permitting. Incase of inclement weather, the service will take place in the church. Worldwide Participation possible! In previous years we've received many telephone calls and emails from people who were unable to come to the animal blessing with their pets for various reasons such as too far to travel or poor health. For those who are unable to attend in person, it's possible to post or email a photograph of their pet, with its name, for inclusion in the animal blessing service. We will display the photographs on the wall and they will receive God's blessing during the ceremony. Last year we received 550 emails from around the world with 900 pictures of animals requesting prayer and blessing. Dr. Judith Eigl, Veterinary Surgeon, has generously agreed to cover the cost of printing the colour photographs of all the animals. There is no charge for attending the service and, after the animal blessing, all participants will receive a photograph of the celebration by mail or email free of charge. Yours sincerely, Franz Zeiger, Pfarrer, www.dioezese-linz.at/linz-stpeter |
| Gala Evening in celebration of cats, of course! |
| FRANCE - Tournon
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LADC (Les amis des chats) |
It is with great regret that we have to inform you that our event has been cancelled due to lack of support! We hope we will be able to support World Animal Day in 2010. Caroline Fuller (Treasurer) Les Amis Des Chats. Les amis des chats invites you to an evening of celebration of the special cats in our lives on 3rd October at Le Brelan at Tournon. The evening includes an abundance of delicious food and wine, followed by live music and dancing. And not forgetting the special cats in our lives, the highlight of the evening will be a presentation of awards to the owners of the cats who have a story to tell about their cat. We need stories and nominations of the most comical, happy or sad tale of your cat in the following 'cat'egories (these are provisional ideas and may change).
• The cat that has used up the most lives!
• Hero cat
• The cat that has triumphed through adversity
• The cat who has achieved the most
• The cat who has changed the life of their owner.
If possible, stories will be published in a book to be sold in aid of LADC, so even if your cat doesn't win, he/she could become famous! So get writing - photos and drawings also gratefully received. Please send to Lynn at adoptions@les-amis-des-chats.com The Gala ticket price has yet to be fixed, full details to be provided shortly - watch this space! Cariole Fuller, Les amis des chats, Spécialiste du bien-être des chats en France
06 47 53 34 85 Website: www.les-amis-des-chats.com |
