Mexico: Urgent 25/11/14 – Just 3 Days To Save The Remaining 97 Vaquita – Please ACT IMMEDIATELY – Message To Send Here In Post.

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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Photo – The Vaquita – Greenpeace

Today, you and I could save a species.

There are just 97 vaquitas left in the wild. But Mexican President Peña Nieto has the power to protect their habitat and save them – and he’ll be making his decision in just three days. Send an urgent message to him now and ask him to act.

https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/page/speakout/save-the-vaquita?js=false&source=em&subsource=20141125ocem03&utm_source=gpeace&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=20141125ocem03  

These rare porpoises are similar to little dolphins, and live only in the Northern part of the Gulf of California in Mexico. They’re shy and rarely seen – except when they are pulled up to the surface, dead, in nets. Destructive and illegal fishing are responsible for driving the vaquita towards extinction.

The good news is that we can do something about this – after all, we know exactly where it lives and what is killing it. In just 3 days, Mexican president Peña Nieto will consider new measures that could protect the vaquita’s home. Past measures have been insufficient and poorly policed. It is essential for him to now take strong action to ban all types of fishing and fishing gear that could affect the vaquita, and to implement effective oversight and monitoring.

Send an urgent message to President Peña Nieto now telling him to protect the vaquita’s habitat: https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/vaquita 

https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/page/speakout/save-the-vaquita?js=false&source=em&subsource=20141125ocem03&utm_source=gpeace&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=20141125ocem03  

The little porpoises drown when they’re trapped in the nets used for fish and shrimp. They’re also victims of the illegal trade in health food and Chinese medicine. Poor enforcement has lead to rampant illegal fishing for the prized swim bladders of the similarly-sized totoaba fish.

This generation has already seen the extinction of the Chinese river dolphin. Experts estimate that if steps aren’t taken now, the vaquita could be completely wiped out in three years. It’s time to stand up and demand action.

Send an urgent message to President Peña Nieto and tell him to act now before it’s too late: 

This little porpoise needs a big helping hand from all of us – I hope you’ll join the call!

With all my thanks,

Victoria

PS This is about so much more than one species. What’s threatening the vaquita is also threatening oceans worldwide – destructive fishing, bycatch, and lack of control and enforcement. Let’s make a difference here and everywhere in our oceans:

https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/page/speakout/save-the-vaquita?js=false&source=em&subsource=20141125ocem03&utm_source=gpeace&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=20141125ocem03  

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Serbia: 24/11/14 – Quick Overview Of Some Of the Latest At Felix Shelter.

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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Dear all

Danica has  kindly contacted us today to give us an overview of the situation at Felix shelter.

So below is a short summary of events.  As you will see; keeping a good supply of gas (via large bottles) is the next big issue to ensure that all the cats are kept warm during the harsh Serbian winter.  If you feel you can donate any amount, then everything is always most welcome.  Donation links are given at the end of this post.

So here is a short summary of the current situation from Danica:

  • Many kitties are not feeling well, they must be affected by the weather just like we are, so the oldest, chronically ill and disabled ones are having a hard time.

  • Those with acute health problems are under treatment, but all we can do for the geriatric kitties, (we have quite a lot of them), is to feed them high quality food and give vitamin supplements to help them get through the day and stay with us for as long as they can.

  • Tik’s leg amputation surgery was performed a couple of weeks ago and everything went well, he was also neutered at the same time as I wanted to avoid the risk of putting such a young kitty under general anesthesia twice in such a short period of time. He’s been receiving antibiotics and had his bandages changed daily for a week and is recovering extremely well.

  • Unfortunately, his little sister Tok is seriously ill, and the vet suspects she has FIP. Prognosis is poor if he’s right but I still hope he’s wrong and I’m doing everything I can to help her.

  • Tufnica and Njanja look a little better although they’ve suddenly become picky eaters, which is not good as they are both very skinny. It’s not that they’re not eating, but their food preferences are changeable and I never know what kind of food they will be willing to accept.

  • Echo is still being fed Royal Canin veterinary urinary SO food, and I hope the surgical removal of her bladder stones won’t be necessary.

  • Morgan is slightly improving, he’s finally eating but his nose keeps blocking up despite the drugs he’s receiving that are helping to clear the mucus out. Whenever he sneezes droplets of blood are coming out of his nose but he seems to be breathing a little easier afterwards. He’s still under treatment and everyday’s visits to the vet are the norm already, but he’s a genuine fighter that refuses to give up and his chances are increasing with each passing day.

  • Tink was spayed a couple of days ago and everything went well although she had a little trouble waking up from the general anesthesia. Her wound is healing nicely, she behaves normally and her life is back into its cozy routine.

Now we’re trying to raise funds for gas for central heating, we should’ve begun weeks ago, but we had to finish the shelter repairs first. Not a day goes by without new problems…

With sincere thanks

Danica

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelter-felix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo  355-1070729-96

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Serbia: 22/11/14 – Little Tok is Seriously Ill.

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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Little Tok is seriously ill.

She had been badly injured before she even arrived at the shelter, one of her eyes had leaked out and a part of her lip is missing. But now her abdomen is swollen, filling with fluid and the vet suspects she has FIP. 😦 A few days ago she had a high fever and has been receiving powerful drugs since, so right now her body temperature is normal, but she’s refusing to eat and seems to be giving up already.

We all know there is no known cure or effective treatment for FIP at this time, unfortunately, but there’s also no definitive diagnostic test to confirm it’s actually FIP we’re dealing with. Knowing that Tok’s brother Tik was born with a deformed leg which had to be amputated, the vet has come to the conclusion there was something horribly wrong with the entire litter from the very beginning.

Anyway, while there is life there is hope and even if this little sweetie is not much of a fighter, we’ll fight our hardest for her and do whatever it takes to save her if possible.

Please consider donating towards Tok’s vet care! Our vet bills are mounting but this precious little girl needs all the help she can get!

This tiny angel needs a miracle!

http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/help-the-feline-residents-of-cat-shelter-felix/161828

To help Felix with any support, please visit the web site and the blog at:

Website: http://catshelter-felix.com/

Blog: http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/   

 THANK YOU.

 

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Serbia: 20/11/14 – Latest News And Photos From Shelter ‘Felix’.

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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Danica Mirkovic Shelter Felix

Taking everything into account, we came up with the brilliant idea to put up transparent window blinds (instead of those useless tarps we had) to protect the sheltered area beneath the roof eaves and also the newly made corridor below from the icy northerly winds so characteristic for Vojvodina – all the while nonchalantly ignoring the fact we have no money to turn our irrefutably good plans into reality.

The necessary materials have been purchased on debt and the work is more than half done already; once it’s finished, hopefully less fuel will be needed to keep the kitties’ rooms properly heated. Even if it doesn’t happen, all of the cats are obviously enjoying their new sheltered spaces and most of them are not just watchers, but they’re active participants and helpers while the work is still ongoing.

Read more on my blog: http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

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The kittens which all recently arrived after having spent the first part of the lives living on a building site in Belgrade are all now safe and content at Felix shelter –  here are a few pictures of them.

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To help Felix with any support, please visit the web site and the blog at:

Website: http://catshelter-felix.com/

Blog: http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/   

Thank You ! 

 

 

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Oliver Bear – News From ‘Animals Asia’. Farewell Brave Oliver.

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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Farewell brave Oliver bear

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Dear Mark,

It’s the news we’ve all been dreading – Oliver, our beautiful broken bear has died.

This much-loved and inspirational bear, who survived 30 years in a bile cage before his dramatic rescue, has died at our Chengdu rescue centre.

After four and a half blissfully happy years with us, Oliver had reached the end of the road, his condition deteriorating over the past few days. On Wednesday, our vets made the decision to euthanise him – and offer him a peaceful, respectful end.

Oliver died surrounded by those who loved him dearly – and with the sweet taste of strawberry sauce in his mouth.

This brave bear’s incredible will to survive and the joy he showed in the simplest of pleasures inspired so many to join our campaign. I know how much Oliver meant to you too, so we’ve put together a special tribute page in his memory. Click on his image to view.

Bear hugs,
Jill Robinson MBE Dr med vet hc
Founder and CEO

https://www.animalsasia.org/uk/media/news/news-archive/november-12-declared-annual-oliver%E2%80%99s-day.html

Animal welfare charity Animals Asia has announced it will mark November 12 each year as Oliver’s Day – following the death of inspirational brown bear Oliver.

Oliver captured the hearts of people around the world having endured 30 years on Chinese bear bile farms. He was kept in a tiny cage and subject to daily bile extractions for use in traditional Chinese medicine.

When rescued by Animals Asia in 2010, Oliver’s life was saved by roadside surgery to remove his gall bladder. Vets were shocked to find a metal coil embedded deep inside the brown bear’s organ.

Following news of his death, Animals Asia has been inundated with messages of condolence with supporters, volunteers and staff past and present sharing their Oliver memories and what he meant to them.  Many came to the movement for the first time having heard his story.

 

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RIP Oliver – now free from the bile industry and the suffering you endured through it at the hands of the human species for 30 years.  Finally freed to spend over four years with other humans at AA who cared so much about you and your welfare.

Loved in the end !

Close down everything to do with the bile industry – free all the bears !

Check out the brilliant work of AA at:

UK – https://www.animalsasia.org/uk/

USA – https://www.animalsasia.org/us/index.html

Australia – https://www.animalsasia.org/au/

China – https://www.animalsasia.org/cn/index.html

Vietnam – https://www.animalsasia.org/vn/index.html

Germany – https://www.animalsasia.org/de/index.html

Italy – https://www.animalsasia.org/it/index.html

Hong Kong – EN – https://www.animalsasia.org/hk-en/index.html

https://www.animalsasia.org/hk/index/

 

 

 

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Serbia: Latest News About ‘Morgan’ – 17/11/14.

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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Danica Mirkovic Shelter Felix

When Morgan first arrived at the shelter at the beginning of September he was a skinny, weak and neglected kitten which was totally blind in one eye and his other eye was not in good shape either. And that’s not all; his left rear lower leg had been unskillfully amputated before I took him in, but we don’t know why or when.

Two weeks after his arrival he had eye surgery and we’ve been battling his eye infections ever since, unfortunately with no significant results so far.

Both his right eye (on which he had a corneal ulcer and a third eyelid flap surgery performed) and the hole that was left after his left eye leaked out are in horrible condition, with copious brown discharge and not even weeks of various powerful antibiotics have managed to clear up the infection.

Right now he’s in a serious crisis, he has a high fever and is receiving IV fluids and Longacef every day, aside from the eye drops and ointments applied topically to his eyes.

Can anyone please help with his climbing vet bills? Many of the shelter kitties have been sick lately and our debts are skyrocketing, but we simply can’t just watch Morgan struggling and stand by and do nothing.

This sweet boy that’s already been to hell and back certainly deserves every chance to keep the life he’s fighting so hard to keep!

http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/help-the-feline-residents-of-cat-shelter-felix/161828

 

 

 

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RSS Feeds to SAV, and Romania Starts Action To Reduce Stray Numbers Through A No Kill Sterilisation Programme. TAKE NOTE SERBIA.

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Firstly; we have had a few mails about some people who belong to the SAV RSS feed getting 3 or 4 copies of the same article from us, and can we do something to stop it.

Well sorry but NO; RSS is completely out of our control as it operates through Internet Explorer (IE).  We do not have a ‘name list’ or any list of people who are on the feed that we can delete, amend, whatever !.  This is a thing set up directly between the person and IE.

There is another way – you could scrap the RSS feed and just come directly to the SAV site now and again.  On the right hand side, directly under ‘Recent Comments’ you will find a section headed ‘Recent Posts’.  These are effectively the same as what you would be sent via the RSS feed if you belong.  You can just click on any of these to see our latest posts.

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Now here is a link to an article which we REALLY hope that the Serbian government and authorities will take on board; especially the paragraph which reads:

“Since May, the clinic has sterilised and neutered a total of 640 dogs. This will avoid the birth of potentially thousands of puppies, who could have ended up abandoned and living on the streets of nearby towns.”

The very message we have been trying to get into their (Serbian, Romanian etc) heads for the past 10 years; and still Serbia wants to ignore the message by currently doing nothing !!

Maybe soon Serbia will be the ONLY European nation that still lets corruption rule it stray animal attitude, rather than implementing NO KILL control procedures for its current street animals.

Here is the article and link:

04 November 2014

Hundreds of dogs treated at mobile clinic in Romania

We have been working with Save the Dogs to protect dogs in a remote area of Romania

Author/Organization: World Animal Protection

Year: 2014

Where: Romania

Topics: animal protection, dog population management, stray dogs

http://www.worldanimalprotection.org/news/hundreds-dogs-treated-mobile-clinic-romania

 

 

 

 

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