Charity frees ‘last’ dancing bear!!!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Kerenza

We wanted you to end 2009 with some good news…

An animal rights charity from East Sussex says it has made history by freeing the last dancing bear in India.

International Animal Rescue, based in Uckfield, has been campaigning for an end to the centuries-old tradition.

It involved sloth bears having their teeth removed and being controlled by a rope bored through their muzzle.

The four-year-old bear, rescued on Friday, is the last of more than 600 to be given a permanent home and lifetime care in sanctuaries throughout India.

Alan Knight, chief executive of International Animal Rescue (IAR), said: “In all my years in animal welfare I have never been part of such a resounding success story.

“To transform the lives of hundreds of captive bears is amazing in itself – but to put an end to this cruelty once and for all is nothing short of momentous.”

Bear handlers

The campaign to rescue the bears began seven years ago, jointly organised by IAR, Wildlife SOS (WSOS) of India, Free the Bears Fund (FTB) from Australia, and One Voice Association France.

The practice of dancing bears was made illegal in India when the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 came into effect.

Part of the campaign has involved providing a rehabilitation package for the bear handlers, known as kalandars, so that they can learn new trades and continue supporting their families after surrendering their bears.

For the first time kalandar children are able to attend school and receive an education sponsored by the Kalandar Rehabilitation Project.

Source: BBC, click HERE

We will also be starting 2010 with good news so please keep coming back to read on…

… after your New Year’s Festivities of course!

Wishing you all the best for 2010 and thanking you for all your help,

the people and animals behind Cretan Animal Welfare Group!

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Merry Christmas & Happy 2010!!!

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Kerenza

We hope this holiday season finds you happy and in health and that 2010 brings you all the best in every way!

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in 2009…

You have truly made a difference to hundreds of animals!

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Daphne says…

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Kerenza

Hello!!!

And…


Thank you to everyone who sponsored me

and CAWG’s other 3 flowers , Marigold, Hebe and Yucca!

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Talos Plaza Events are on!!!

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Kerenza

Join us in the FUN!!!

Thank you to all the volunteers that gave up part of their Christmas holidays to raise funds and awareness for a good cause!

CAWG and the animals you have helped appreciate it more than you can ever imagine!

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Bigger, Better and more Frequent!!!

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Kerenza

If you enjoyed our X-mas cakes, decorations, face painting, hot chocolate and Marley’s company at the Hersonissos Bazaar on Sunday…

…You will love our stand at the Talos Plaza in Heraklion!!!


With Face Painting, Gluhwein, Gifts, Marley and lots more, nobody will be getting bored this holiday!

Find us there in the run up to Christmas and the New Year!

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Fizzy has found a home!!!

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Kerenza

After having been on our Adoption list for quite a long time, lovely Fizzy has found a home thanks to Mirtos Animal Project!

We hope that her new family enjoys her playful company and typical cat-like behaviour for many years to come!

Thank you for offering a cat which had gone past the cute kitten age,

a 2nd chance in life!

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Christmas Bazaar!!!

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Kerenza

CRETAN ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS BAZAAR!!!

The One & Only!

Sunday 13th of December

10.00 – 13.30

Come and find us (again!) at Gringo’s Mexican Restaurant,

next to the Halkiadakis-Spar S/M in Malia

* All the usual stalls with a hugh variety of goodies!

* Home made products on sale!

* Lots of new donations have been received so definitely worth checking us out again!

* Lots of books in different languages; English, German, Dutch, Greek, French and Swedish!

* Cafe is open for teas & coffees!

And last but certainly not least:

* Lots of good offers! As we can all feel the crisis, especially around X-mas!

Insider’s tip…

the earlier you come the better bargain you will score ;-) !

So pass on the word & come and join us all this Sunday in Malia!!!

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Do you remember Miriam??? (3/3)

Posted on December 8, 2009 by rebalou

Last update Miriam November 2009:

           

…and this is exactly all we wished for Miriam!

A big big thank you for all of you involved helping to give Miram this last chance! But we would like to thank especially Tamara and Gert Jan for taking the risk of giving her a home. We are wishing you all the best with Miriam, Zico, Marley, Drop, Binky and your still to be born baby!!

THANK YOU!!

Nieuwe foto Miriam!

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Greek leaflets for Children created by CAWG!!!

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Kerenza

CAWG is proud to have created & printed Greek leaflets that societies in Greece can use for two different age groups, promoting respect for all living beings and the environment!

The leaflets can be used alongside school presentations or distributed at events!

They cover farm, wild and companion animal issues through activities for ages 6-9yrs and a story for ages 10-12yrs. Both include safety and dog body language to help maintain a good relationship between humans and animals!

 

Greek societies interested in these leaflets can contact us via email.

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Poisoning: inhumane – dangerous – illegal !!!

Posted on December 4, 2009 by rebalou

As many cases of poisoning in Malia have been brought to our attention over the last few weeks we deceided to notify the citizens once again that poisoning is inhumane, dangerous and illegal!

Inhumane as an animal will suffer terribly, which could last up to hours before dying!

Dangerous for all living creatures, including owned pets and children!

Illegal under law no. 1197/1981 (art.8) and law no. 3170/2003 (art.12): Ányone that kills, abuses or abandons animals will be punished with up to a 6 month prison sentence and/or a fine ranging from 300 to 1500 Euro.

CAWG added some text on a couple of posters to inform citizens that cats in that area with a ‘cut’ ear have been neutered.

It might sound harsh, but it  feels as an even bigger loss when a neutered cat has been a victim of poisoning as a caring owner, fosterer or animal welfare organisation like CAWG has spent time and money on providing a better life and future for this particular individual as well as for its environment and a cruel act like poisoning has made that effort worthless…

Anti-poisonig posters have been kindly provided by the Greek Animal Welfare Fund

 

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