KARE-Zabota is the first animal protection organization carrying out widespread activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. KARE is a member of World Society for the Protection of Animals - WSPA.
In accordance with the guidance of World Society for the Protection of Animals and taking into account the stray control practices of European countries, KARE endorses and is trying to operate the CNVR program: Catch - Neuter – Vaccinate – Return. Good results can be achieved if at least 70% of all animals, including pets (not of breeding value), are neutered/spayed. Prior and during introducing the CNVR program, we organised educational activities in order to raise animal owners’ responsibility, develop humane treatment towards animals and enlighten people in the sphere of animal psychology.
The main objectives of our organisation are:
- Develop and introduce national legislation on animal care and protection,
- Introduce humane methods of stray animal control in the cities of Kazakhstan in conjunction with the state authorities,
OUR CURRENT PROJECTS:
“Canis-Therapy for Physically Challenged Children”
Goal: integration of physically challenged children with society through interaction with animals leading to positive changes in their health and behavior.
Objectives:
- creation of favorable conditions for better physical and emotional state of children;
- establishment of friendly relationships with animals;
- change of child’s position through role games with dogs;
- information to society with regards to practicability of this project for physically challenged children.
Results:
- positive contact between children and dogs;
- positive emotional state of children;
- improvement of psychoemotional state and physical activity;
- development of a guide on canis-therapy for further usage by other organizations.
The lessons started on 2 February 2009. There are two Newfoundland dogs participating at each lesson. Shortly after commencement we evidenced significant changes in children: a 16-year old girl with oligophrenia started to laugh, a 6-year old boy who didn’t walk started to stand on his feet and walks holding the dog, a 4-year old girl with ICP who had temper tantrums when her mother tried to put her on her belly, stopped having them and loves to lie on a dog.
Humane Education
Humane education is carried out by our organization at orphanages and schools. A group of volunteers visits an orphanage on a weekly basis telling children about different animals, playing games, taking children to see cats, dogs and wildlife.
Humane education at schools is less frequent. So far we've conducted 15 lessons for schoolchildren aged 9-15 years. We've found that children are very interested in this subject and are keen to try and find ways to solve the homeless animals’ problem, learn how to care for their pets, give their ideas on how animals help people and study safety measures near the animals.
Spay/Neuter Months
During January and February 2009 KARE, together with veterinary clinics, conducted a low-cost spay/neuter campaign for pet animals. KARE also distributed leaflets about spay/neuter of cats and dogs encouraging people to sterilize their pets, explaining the benefits and how it can favorably influence the number of stray animals.
The results of the campaign showed that people tend to sterilize cats rather than dogs apparently because cats are more noisy while in heat.
This very worthwhile program will be organized several times during the coming year and we will encouage an increasing number of veterinarians to get involved. |
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