We'd love you to join our meetings in Perth, Western Australia. Please contact animalaidabroad@yahoo.com.au for details.

Many thanks to our wonderful group of volunteers that made our first year attending the Perth Royal Show successful. Thank you Denise Schokman, Myrna Klein, the Yr 6 Animal Committee from PLC, Irene Thomas, Linda, Michael Fogg and Micheal Fogg Jnr, Cecelia and Adam Byass, Nellie Petrovich, Jacqui Williams, Jemma Cotter, Judy McAlpine, Jessica Boswarva and Eddie Skerritt, Jane Webb, Liz Alexander, Janette and Bob Huston, Claire Pritchard and Chloe Whiteman. We managed to raise $6528.20 which was a great amount for our first year at the Show.

Equine and Farm Clinic - 3rd and 4th [ September]

Many years ago Alexandria Zoo used to be a world-class facility but is now an inhuman, dirty, dilapidated shell of its former self. Animals are forced to be housed in tiny concrete cells and are fed nutritionally inappropriate foods. Medical checks and suitable care can not occur due to lack of funding, expertise and access to correct medicines. Many animals spend their entire lives in these tiny cages and do not display natural animal behaviours. All of the animals exhibit signs of extreme distress and mental trauma. Deaths occur regularly.

This man's daily work is offering donkey rides to tourists in Cairo at the Pyramids. His donkey is his livelihood which allows him to support his family of 6 children. His total income is derived from this donkey and he is unfortunately unable to afford another donkey despite the animal is old, ailing and overdue for retirement. This is the story all over Egypt and is the case with most equine-owners there. On this scorching day Janet saw the man and the donkey at work and noticed the donkey's swollen, infected eyes. When the man was approached and an interpreter found, Janet offered assistance that the man was unable to afford. Veterinary treatment did not come easily as the vet was not on duty that day. After arranging to meet at the vet two days later, the man waited from sun-up for Janet to arrive so that he would not miss out on the opportunity for treatment. The donkey's eyes were treated and follow-up treatment was paid for a further three visits. A protective fly veil was also supplied. The man was incredibly happy and extremely grateful. His smile said it all!

These terrible images reveal animals who are literally worked to death or die through unthinkable animal cruelty. These animals are worked until they can no longer work and even when they are sick, old and injured they must continue to work until they either drop or can no longer walk. They are usually just left where they are to die.

 

Private zoos in Egypt are cause for extreme concern. Animals such as pigs are often fed live to lions as a tourist display. Safari parks are guilty of feeding live donkeys to lions for tourist amusement.

 

Second successful equine clinic in Alexandria, Egypt

Daily Rescue and Treatment in Alexandria Egypt

See video of Brookie before treatment.

See story here

Dear friends,

Now all we need is a bit of snow to take that perfect picture!

Pramada Shah & Lucia de Vries
Volunteer Directors Animal Nepal
www.animalnepal.org

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