Posted on April 17, 2015 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Well things have got off a truly brilliant start – thank you to everyone who has given; big or small donations – they all add up !!.
Please also remember that there are dozens of other small animal shelters throughout Serbia doing what they can to help animals in distress and need.
We try to sometimes show the odd appeal on this (SAV) site; but if you sign up to Facebook ‘Serbian Animals Voice’ then you can see all the works and efforts made by these other shelters.
It costs nothing and is very easy to become a member.
We currently have1,157 members; but are always happy to get a lot more !
Fingers crossed this link below will take you to the site where you can see some of the work by all these small groups who are calling for help.
Excellent people; excellent causes – they just need some help in reaching their dreams.
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Posted on April 16, 2015 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
SAV – we are just putting this out quickly tonight; but will tidy the appeal up tomorrow. Please give anything you can – thank you.
Please share and help if you can!
Our debt at the vet’s is up around 400 euros already and will get larger as the additional cost of de-worming and de-fleaing all of the shelter kitties is awaiting us next week. The even more serious problems are our expenses for food (which are always high) are becoming literally frighteningly high during the transitional season, when the temperature differences between day and night are vast and even the toughest kitties easily get sick if they’re not fed properly and abundantly.
Honestly, we don’t feel comfortable asking for help over and over again but the truth is we can’t do much without your support. Is there anything more heartwarming than the sight of content, happy kitties which don’t have to wonder where their next meal will come from? All of the Felix cats know what hunger feels like, they’re all familiar with neglect and the danger of life on the streets and when they found their safe haven, their first and only home, can we possibly all gather together to provide them with what they need most?
If you’re able to donate any amount please do so, as everything adds up and keeps these wonderful creatures’ eyes bright and their purrs loud! If you’re ever questioned if and how much the kitties appreciate your kindness and generosity, just look at them!
As to us, their staff, we are grateful beyond words for all of the help we get!
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Posted on April 15, 2015 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
We send our best wishes to Danica as we know she has not been feeling very well recently; the days are long and tiring for her looking after all the cats – and as you can see from the photos below; they are all looking so beautiful and content.
Quite rightly, Danica must be very proud of them all.
Here is part of the message she has sent to us this week – please help with a donation if you can – whatever amount – it all helps !
Pay a visit to the Webshop – link given below – and see the whole range of fab cat items which you can purchase; and support the shelter at the same time !
Thank You.
Felix Shelter Donations can be made in any of the following ways:
PayPal button is on our blog:
and our website:
Webshop:
Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo 355-1070729-96
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Dear Mark;
We’ve been quite lucky weather wise this winter after all, but some of our oldest and sickest kitties sadly didn’t make it through the cold season. Winter is always a time of troubles, losses and grief, it somehow seems the most delicate cats simply can’t endure the dark, gloomy months, depressing for them and ourselves alike.
The biggest problem of running a cat sanctuary is exactly the fact that we provide all of the rescued cats with a lifetime of care, which means we’re here to offer them everything they need until the end of their days and when the time comes, we tearfully pet them for the last time and say our final goodbyes.
Our hearts have been broken countless times so far, but we must go on…
Right now some days are sunny, some are not, but even when the weather is nice the sun is deceiving and although the kitties enjoy spending their time outside during the day, all of them sleep in their properly heated rooms at night.
Luckily, thanks to all of our donors and friends, we’ll be able to keep the central heating running for as long as it’s needed.
Many kitties are shedding these days and looking shaggy and unkempt, some of them have lost some weight, but now when the real spring has finally come we’ll do everything in our power to help them thrive again.
The weather forecast is somewhat worrisome, it’s supposed to rain heavily in May and although the kitties won’t be cold, we all hope to avoid the horrible floods we had last year. Cat Shelter Felix wasn’t affected then, but no one can know what the future can bring…
We greatly appreciate your support!
To Everybody – Thank you so much for being there for us!
Sincerely
Danica
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Posted on April 13, 2015 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Injured cat Ostoje in need of your help
Just when we thought we have all vet bills settled and can focus on Princess’ hernia operation, we received a phone call……
April 9th – Around midnight, on a tip that an injured cat is lying on the entrance of a village Zednik, Subotica, volunteers of shelter “Alex” went to see what is happening. What they discovered was more than shocking.
Young cat was lying helplessly, almost like he already surrendered. We immediately took him. He has wounds on his mouth, hind legs, was in complete state of shock and he didn’t meowed at all. We carefully put him in transporter and tucked him in, ‘cause he was already getting cold.
We called the vet ambulance T&T from Palic because we couldn’t wait until the morning. This way we are expressing our gratefulness to them as they told us to come right away, even though it was around 1a.m.
Cat was fully examined. He has no fractures, but the wounds are horrible. He was named Ostoje and was already in the state of hypothermia.
We warmed him up, his wounds were cleaned, he received an IV, antibiotics, vitamins. From earlier he has diarrhea and the beginning of mange.
Currently he is at our volunteer’s home, tucked in next to the furnace and surrounded with love.
April 10th – Ostoje’s condition is still critical because his temperature varies and he won’t eat by himself. He received therapy which again included IV and antibiotics. He mostly sleeps so his chances are 50/50.
April 11th – Ostoje’s condition is improving. His temperature is now 38.3, he eats on his own, yet he doesn’t want water (probably because he receives enough fluids through IV). He again received therapy and is alert enough to bite and scratch.
You can see his full album here:
We post photos every day and will post more updates along them.
Please help us. Even by sharing.
Shelter “Alex” takes care of 500 dogs while trying to respond to each call and help as many animals as possible.
Unfortunately, we are running out of the funds collected for the care of our dogs in shelter and we fear what we will do then.
Can you please share this appeal and donate whatever amount you can?
No amount is too small and we appreciate it hugely.
Like us on fb: http://on.fb.me/1BRBYqb
Donate to our dogs: http://bit.ly/1Da3qXq
Thank you!
Donate to help shelter Alex at:
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Posted on April 9, 2015 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
We will be publishing an update on the Serbian situation very soon.
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[LegalAction4AnimalRights] NEW!! CAT CAFE IN CHINA by high school students.
The Anti-Fur Society has been working with rescue groups in China, helping with TNR trap/ neuter/return for several years. Many groups have benefited from our support which comes from donations, and private donations from the founder. Let’s not forget that Nanjing is the initial place where cats are picked up by illegal cat traders, shipped to South of China and sold for meat and fur. Anything we can do to help the poor strays in China, will be much appreciated by all of us and especially by the rescued animals.
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[News] Shocking! Story behind the case of slaughter and consumption of an adopted cat.
Trusted the adopter, but cats ended up as soup.
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They Changed Their Number! – Update on “Gordon Food Service: Help Pamela Anderson End Horrific Animal Abuse”
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Your message is being heard. Loud and clear. Momentum is gathering
an astounding 88,197 people have called on the European Commission to end the trade in live farm animals leaving the EU. And I am pleased to say that you are part of a growing worldwide movement.
Palestinian Animal League Solidarity (PALS) is standing side by side with you calling for the suffering to stop.
If you haven’t yet taken action, email the Commission here or show your support with a donation today. If you’d prefer to show your dismay against EU to non-EU exports in person, join Compassion and Ireland’s national animal protection group, ARAN, for a peaceful demonstration outside the Department of Agriculture in Dublin on 27th May.
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83 members of the UK Parliament are now calling for these medical debate hearings! – Update on “Animal Experimenters
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BREAKING NEWS:
Breaking news in the fight against dog meat
I have breaking news.
For the last decade, one of IDA’s most lifesaving campaigns has been our work to shut down South Korea’s horrific dog meat trade. And your support has been essential.
All the while it’s haunted me that sweet, beautiful dogs were also being intentionally tortured and disturbingly murdered for their meat – by the hundreds of thousands! – in nearby countries like Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Laos and others.
Many of you emailed to say you felt the same horror and outrage. I knew we had to act.
For the first time ever, IDA is putting plans on paper to EXPAND our campaign to ban dog and cat meat throughout Asia – to take our brave fight into places where the slow slaughter of dogs for human consumption is daily, disturbing, and entrenched.
It’s breaking news. But I need you on board to make it happen.
To take this leap will require steady funding, so we can use every ounce of our ability to put pressure on ALL neighboring countries simultaneously.
Demand for dog meat in Vietnam and China, for example, has grown to the point where dogs are stacked alive in flat crates and smuggled in from bordering countries.
Export trucks run their heartbreaking cargo night and day. “The cruelty of this trade,” said one reporter, “should shock and sadden you. Dogs were beaten to death in front of me.”
We cannot afford to piecemeal the approach. Please will you offer your early support?
I promise to update you the moment strategic plans are finalized, including any dog adoption opportunities that arise.
Please don’t delay. Every day the brutal betrayal of humankind’s most faithful friend continues.
Give as generously as you can now.
You are their strength and their hope,
Marilyn Kroplick, M.D.
President, In Defense of Animals
P.S. Thanks to IDA members like you a real shift away from dog meat has at last started to occur in South Korea – in fact not long ago that country’s longest-running dog meat restaurant shut down due to lack of demand. Together, we CAN do the same in places like Vietnam, Cambodia and China. Please give now to help us expand IDA’s brave campaign to put an end to the dog and cat meat trade.
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Horror journeys for Australian cattle sent to China & Philippines
Pregnant dairy cows suffer on trip to China
End the cruel trade of live exports!
Page for Non-Australians:
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Help to prevent the barbaric ritual “trichane” (dog spinning) from taking place again
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Charge woman severely who shot a mother dog while nursing her pups!!
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Milwaukee Police: Find and Prosecute Person who Stole Dog, Set Her On Fire and Left Her to Die!
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Ask your MEPs to support European legislation for CCTV in abattoirs.
Europe-wide video surveillance at slaughterhouses and documentation
Europaweite Videoüberwachung an Schlachthöfen und Dokumentation
All EU residents are urged to contact their MEPs calling for a MANDATORY CCTV IN ALL SLAUGHTERHOUSES making sure animal welfare laws are applied. Unstunned slaughter and any other cruelty against animals must be abolished once and for all.
Only our concerted efforts and determination will make this happen. We are not alone – the JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE and well over 100 organisations are supporting our demands for such a law. Please contact your MEPs and urge them to act. Thank you!
LISA BOLDIZSAR (Austrian spokeswoman) and
MARTINA PATTERSON (German spokeswoman)
EUROPEAN ALLIANCE FOR CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
To all the meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans!
The cruel conditions in the slaughterhouses need to be changed urgently!
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USA: Install Video Cameras in Slaughterhouses and Factory Farms
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Horror at halal slaughterhouse:
Shocking undercover film shows the ‘needless suffering’
of livestock that are butchered without being stunned first
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There are many ways that you can give new lives to the dogs in Soi Dog’s shelter!
Rescued Dogs Need You to Fly with Them from Thailand!
any ways that you can give new lives to the dogs in Soi Dog’s shelter!
Rescued Dogs Need You to Fly with Them from Thailand!
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Posted on April 2, 2015 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
We are all familiar with the excellent work of Sasha and his dog shelter in Serbia – most of you took part in the recent campaign to save his facility – Please note that everything is fine now and any petitions and campaign organised in the recent past have stopped:
Vesna here in London has been in contact with ‘Harmony Fund’ – and they are fully aware of, and keeping track of the current proposal situation for stray animals within Serbia as we are.
What we are hoping is, that the Serbian government will allow the public decision making process to take place so that this matter can be dealt with as laid down in the law. Let us all stand by for their next move which they said will be happening in April and which they were planning to finish (the proposal) in May!
We have to continue to put the global pressure on the decision makers and not let another Romania happen all over again. To ensure that we don’t have a ‘Romania 2’ regarding the abuses of stray dogs and cats; we are keeping the EU Enlargement Commission aware of what is happening; even though they are not bothering to contact us.
Watch dog rescuer Sasha Pesic (the same Sasha from the shelter above) scale the column of a bridge to reach a frightened dog stranded on an icy riverbank.
Scroll down a little more and you will see ways in which you can donate to Harmony Fund to help the animals in Serbia.
Enjoy the video – which has a good ending !!
Above – Sasha’s Shelter Dogs Say Thank You for All the Help They Have Had from You !
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Posted on April 1, 2015 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Shut down the awful Gaza Strip zoo!
Animals in a zoo in the Gaza Strip are dying from starvation, neglect and chemical exposure. Shockingly, the zoo owner continues to display the animals after they die, keeping decaying corpses in cages alongside living animals. He even took a taxidermy course online so that he can embalm the animals himself, saying “It doesn’t matter if the animal is alive or dead. We still want to see it.”
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict prevents caretakers from reaching the animals for long periods of time and chemical warfare takes a further toll on their health. Heartbreaking photos of South Forest Park Zoo show a lion’s emaciated body decaying in the sun and a mummified baboon who died bearing his teeth.
Mr. Awaida continues buying animals online despite the awful conditions. He smuggles them into through an illegal tunneling system by paying bribes.
Thank you,
Petition link –
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The following are other pictures we have obtained about this facility.
Rage, repent; sign the petition – thank you.
Petition link –
POLITICIANS DONT GIVE A TOSS
– BUT WE DO !
– Politicians are the ‘Tossers’
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