| Region |
Organiser |
Event Report |
| World Animal Day Talks |
| AUSTRALIA - Newtown, Sydney, NSW
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Cat Protection Society NSW |
We would love to be involved in WAD again this year and would like to add information about our World Animal Day Talks. When:
Monday 4 October 2010 Where: Cat Protection Society NSW,
103 Enmore Road, Newtown, Sydney, NSW 2042.
11:00am-12:00pm Caring for your older cat
12:30pm-1:30pm Dealing with problem behaviours
2:00pm-3:00pm Importance of pets to people
We will be ending the day with light refreshments, followed by a blessing of the animals. If you would like any further information, contact our office on (02) 9519 7201 or visit our website www.catprotection.org.au. Chanel Stuart, Marketing Assistant. |
| SPCA Shelter Tours |
| NEW ZEALAND - Wellington
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Wellington SPCA |
The Wellington SPCA will be celebrating World Animal Day by offering free shelter tours for the entire month of October at the Newtown Wellington SPCA Centre. Booking is essential as places will fill up quickly. It's a great opportunity for anyone interested in getting a behind the scenes look into what we do, learn more about Wellington SPCA and, of course, spend some time with our animals. To book a shelter tour please call Jennifer Rizzi on the number below or send an email to jenniferr@wellingtonspca.org.nz. Telephone: 04 389 8044
Website: www.wellingtonspca.org.nz |
| 'Come out' a a Vegetarian |
| AUSTRALIA - A Worldwide Initiative
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Place in the Sun (PITS) |
Place in the Sun is using fashion to ignite a modern revolution. The movement starts on 4 October, 2010. On October 4, 2010, thousands of famous and non-famous vegetarians around the world will, as a collective, ‘out’ themselves as vegetarians. That is, October 4, 2010 will see the start of a revolution.
Place in the Sun is using fashion to ignite and coordinate a modern movement. By calling for vegetarians to wear a Place in the Sun vegetarian t-shirt this October 4 (World Animal Day), Place in the Sun will unite thousands of vegetarian people into a single tribe. A tribe that today constitutes a significant, and potentially very powerful, segment of society.
It’s true that people are becoming vegetarian now more than ever before. There are increasingly more persuasive and popular reasons to choose a vegetarian lifestyle. Place in the Sun’s first order of business is to assemble its tribe. Their concept is that the revealing of a tangible demographic will compel various industries to account for vegetarians in their development and supply. That is, more demanding vegetarians will mean more vegetarian products. Then as it becomes progressively more fun and yum to be a vegetarian, others will be encouraged to join the tribe, swelling the demographic further…and so on. In this way, change will come.
For more information and to order a Place in the Sun ‘Out and Proud’ t-shirt online please visit www.placeinthesunshop.com. T-shirts can be ordered until September 1 and will arrive with their new owners in time to wear in the most public ‘place in the sun’ possible on World Animal Day, October 4. This is NOT a commercial venture, while it is true that T-shirts are sold it is only to recoup their cost. There is a profit margin on the products and that is to cover unforeseen expenses and to allow reinvestment in planned future PITS projects. PITS has also selected a number of organisations to support for each project. Currently it is Edgar's Mission headed by World Animal Day's Australian Ambassador Pam Ahearn. Place in the Sun is focused on making the world a more vegetarian-friendly place. |
| Paws and Claws Bodypainting Competition |
| AUSTRALIA - Newcastle, NSW
|
Mattara Festival |
Have you ever seen a human turn into a leopard or zebra? Come celebrate World Aminal Day, October 4th, at Newcastle Foreshore as bodypainters from across Australia come together for the first annual Paws and Claws Bodypainting Competition. Watch as our talented artists literally transform models into animals and better still, you can help vote for the winner.
As a part of The Mattara Festival's Pet Day, there is also plenty of exciting entertainment for the whole family, including the Petstock Pet Parade for the four-legged members of the family.
The event will help raise awareness of important animal rights issues and support the valuable work of organisations such as 'Animals Australia'.
Painting begins at 10.00am and the winners will be announced at 4.00pm, along with a parade of all the amazing artworks. The event is free to attend and a great family day out.
For more information about this competition please contact Brendon via email: brendon@tatmeup.com.au. You can also visit the festival website: www.mattarafestival.org.au |
| World Animal Day Gala Ball |
| AUSTRALIA - Melbourne, Victoria
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RSPCA |
Tickets are now available for the 2010 RSPCA World Animal Day Gala Ball being held at Sofitel Melbourne on Friday 1st October. Last year's event was attended by 469 guests and raised over $183,000 for animal welfare and adoption services, a fantastic result and one that we aim to exceed again this year! If you live in or near Melbourne, we look forward to seeing you at the sensational event! This year's event will include: a traditional live auction featuring large ticket items such as overseas holidays & celebrity memorabilia; a silent auction featuring over 100 premium quality items; live music and entertainment; celebrity guests; a delicious three-course meal with complementary wines; gift bags for all guests. Early registration prize: Book and pay by 27 August to be in the draw for an amazing 42" LG HD LCD TV, valued at $1,200!! Book Now! Visit www.rspcavic.org or call Kavitha on 03 9224 2210. |
| Farm Fun Day |
| AUSTRALIA - Willowmavin, Victoria
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Edgars Mission Farm Sanctuary |
Our World Animal Day Event at Edgar's Mission will take place on Sunday 3rd October from 11.00am until 4.00pm. Location: Edgar's Mission, 365 McHargs Road, Willowmavin, Victoria 3764. Lots of fun things to do so come and celebrate your love of all animals. Events will include: presentations by guest speakers including a special presentation by noted horseman CarlosTabernaberri demonstrating humane horsemanship; walk for the animals; farm tours with Pam; delicious (animal-free) barbeque; meet and interact with the animal residents; cow pat throwing contest (yes, really!); dog agility demonstration; fun kid's activities and face painting; animal-friendly merchant stalls. Pam Ahern, Founder & Director and Australian World Animal Day Ambassador. You can contact Pam via email: info@edgarsmission.org.au or telephone 0408 397 301. |
| Worldwide campaign calling for Stricter Laws Against Animal Abuse |
| AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
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Numerous Participants |
This is not a rally or even a protest, this is a Peaceful Worldwide Event to urge Governments to take animal abuse seriously by introducing stricter laws and more severe penalties.
We have from now until World Animal Day to collect at least 10,000 signatures in each participating country – at least this number of signatures are needed for Governments to sit up and take notice! On Sunday 3rd October, all participants are asked to hold a petition stand in their town to collect final signatures. Petition signatures will then be presented to Governments worldwide.
At the time of writing, there were already 129 cities around the globe participating in this ‘group campaign’ - We are the Animals’ Voice!
AUSTRALIA: Robyn Faith – Melbourne; Greg Coventry.
NEW ZEALAND: Marilyn Mills; Dean Edridge – Auckland.
If you would like to organise a petition in your town, require further information or would like to contact someone who is already organising a petition in your country, please contact Tina Alaca who is co-ordinating this Worldwide campaign. Tina will provide you with everything you need including the petition wording for you to translate into your own language. The more people that are involved in collecting petition signatures, the louder our ‘Voice For The Animals’ will be! Email: alaca@isbank.net.tr Website: www.daugbjerg.info
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| Vegetarian Expo |
| NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch
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Christchurch Vegetarian Centre |
In celebration of World Animal Day and World Vegetarian Day.
Sunday 26th September 2010, Canterbury Horticultural Hall, Riccarton Avenue Christchurch, from 10am until 4.30pm. This is Christchurch's 4th Vegetarian Expo, the biggest dedicated Vegetarian Event in New Zealand, with crowds of up to 4000 people in the last 3 years. We have over 40 stalls, cooking demonstrations, workshops, a cafe seating area, and a film room. For more information about this event please send an email to: info@vegetarianchristchurch.org.nz or view our webpage: www.vegetarianexpo.org.nz. Anna van den Bosch,
Office Administrator. |
| International Donkey Day |
| AUSTRALIA - Clarence Town, NSW
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Good Samaritan Donkey Sanctuary |
Saturday 25th September. Don't miss this amazing day with people from around the world and all the friendly donkeys. Plus loads of fun and food with: 'Living history of the donkey' in live displays (first half of the day); Donkey Derby, the 'Sanctuary Slipper'; Dairy donkeys; Donkeys and their role in wars; a variety of childrens' activities; Hunter Valley Vintage Tractors and amazing old machinery. Please support our scrumptious sausage sizzle lunch and 'Bray Mart' donkey shop. A mouth-watering array of coffees, slushies, fudge and donuts. Gypsy Table Bric-a-brac (please bring items to donate for sale). Jo-Anne Kokas OAM, Secretary, Founder. Telephone: +61 (0)2 4996 5596. Email: admin@donkeyrescue.org.au IMPORTANT - If you live in the vicinity and would be interested in volunteering to help in the day to day running of the Sanctuary, Jo-Anne would love to hear from you! If you don't live in the area, how about taking a working holiday and volunteering your services for a week or so. It would be something different and lots of fun! |
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