Mayhew International works to promote companion animal welfare and the humane management of homeless cats and dogs through a network of community animal care initiatives. Our work with vets interested in this area of animal welfare has a special significance for international development, benefiting communities in developing countries, many of whom rely on their animals for support.
- We advocate neutering as the most humane method of dealing with the overpopulation of companion animals.
- We offer information and advice on the setting up and running of sterilisation programmes.
- We collaborate with other welfare organisations and university veterinary faculties to provide low-cost veterinary services for local communities.
- We work with governments and local authorities in an advisory capacity to improve companion animal welfare conditions under their jurisdiction.
- We offer training for overseas veterinary personnel and animal welfare organisations.
Our work stretches from neighbouring European countries to places as far afield as Russia, Afghanistan, India and Peru.
Mayhew International Events
Mayhew International Fundraising Evening
Burgh House, Hampstead
Tuesday 16th June
7pm - 9.30pm
Mayhew International held a special International Evening to highlight the vital animal welfare work that is being carried out by The Mayhew in countries across the world. There was live Russian entertainment and a fabulous raffle. Penny Farthing of Nowzad Dogs will also attended and spoke about his relationship with Mayhew International and our collaboration in Afghanistan. In total we managed to raise over £1500 for the charity which is a fantastic effort. Thank you so much for your continued tremendous support!
Sunday 12th July
International Projects Officer, Chris Sainsbury, will be participating in the Asics 10K London Run this year on behalf of Mayhew International. Please support him to raise as much money as possible for the charity by donating whatever you can for the very important work that is done abroad by visiting: http://www.justgiving.com/chrissainsbury
Latest News
15th June 2009 - Dr Mohamed Gamal Sayed Mahmoud has recently concluded his training period at The Mayhew Animal Home as part of the International Veterinary Training Programme. Read a report on his attendance here.
1st June 2009 - Update from Hope and Animal Trust (India) where they report neutered 180 animals in the month of May despite the elections. Read about this organisation that we support here.
26th May 2009 - Update from Peru where Dr. Jierson Mendoza, who attended the International Veterinary Training Programme in 2008, has conducted a spay day with participants from The Asociación Humanitaria “San Francisco de Asis”. Read about it here.
21st May 2009 - The May 2009 newsletter is ready! Read it here.
15th May 2009 - Word from HOPE and Animal Trust (India) where we have assisted them with their appointment of a new veterinary surgeon! Read all about his progress here.
14th May 2009 - Update from Dr. Chkhikvishvili, now back in Georgia, and implementing changes he learnt here on her training course. Read all about it here.
13th May 2009 - In July 2009, The Mayhew Animal Home veterinary surgeon and Afghanistan national Dr. Abdul Jalil Mohammad Zai will be visiting the country to work at training the veterinary staff at the Veterinary clinic and also Kabul Zoo. We will report his progress here.
12th May 2009 - Updated Georgia page listing all the work and projects that we are involved with including the visit of the Tbilisi City Stray Animal Control Team and ARC Georgia to Mayhew International. Read it here.
11th May 2009 - Dr Mariam Chkhikvishvili has recently concluded her training period at The Mayhew Animal Home as part of the International Veterinary Training Programme. Read a report on her attendance here.
24th April 2009 - One of our Mayhew International supporters, Angela Humphreys, has very kindly sponsored the hire of Burgh House in Hampstead for a fundraising evening for our international work on the evening of Tuesday, 16th June 2009. This evening will comprise a presentation by Sgt Penny Farthing (ex Royal Marines and founder of charity Nowzad Dogs) who with our assistance rescued stray dogs from Afghanistan. He has written a book about his experience and the dog rescue “One Day at a Time” and he will also be signing books at the evening. Part of the evening will highlight our other work in Afghanistan but also our animal welfare projects in other countries, primarily Russia, Romania, India and Peru. Another highlight of the evening will be musical entertainment (Russia). There will also be a raffle draw with high end prizes hopefully. We have invited the Ambassadors to the UK of all the countries where we work. Please contact Mayhew International for further information.
26th March 2009 - Updated Nepal page listing all the work and projects involved that we are involved with. Read it here.
23rd March 2009 - Updated India page listing all the work and projects involved that we are involved with. Read it here.
11th March 2009 - Mayhew International travels abroad to Moscow to continue the work we are doing in Russia. Read it here.
18th February 2009 - Update from Elena Tumasheva, one of our vets who came on the International Veterinary Training Programme. Read it here.
9th February 2009 - Sgt Penny Farthing of Nowzad Dogs came to The Mayhew with Bear, an Afghanistan dog for re-homing. Read it here. Also, please look to buy the account of Sgt. Farthing's time in Afghanistan and his attempts to improve animal welfare in the region directly through Mayhew International to raise money for projects in the area. Read more about it here.
28th January 2009 - The January 2009 newsletter is ready! Read it here.
27th January 2009 - Japan update! Information on the work The Mayhew has done abroad in Japan is now available on-line. Read about it all here.
26th January 2009 - One Dog at a Time - the account by Sgt Pen Farthing of his quest to save the stray dogs of Now Zad in Afghanistan is now available to be purchased through The Mayhew. Please consult our merchandise page to find out more. Read more about the work The Mayhew has done with Nowzad dogs here.
17th January 2009 - On the weekend, we arranged for a delivery of equipment to be picked up to be dispatched to Romania. Included was a metal clinic table (plus sink), 12 shoreline cat cages, dog beds, collars and leads as well as food. This equipment will be used by FPCC/SOS Oradea which is an organisation which we have worked in partnership with a lot in the past. Together we help run neutering drives in Bihor, Marghita and other areas of north west Romania. This was where Mohammad and our ambulance was during the summer and October last year. Read more about what we do in Romania here.
14th January 2009 - Update from Dr Ileana Gheoghita in Romania who was one of the first students we had visit us here on the International Vet Training Programme. Read it here.
13th January 2009 - Update from Dr Tatiana Kryakhova in Russia who completed a secondment here as part of the International Veterinary Training Programme in 2008. She has now fully graduated and is now training other vets back in Russia with the skills which she learnt here. Read it here. News from Romania with updates from our IVTP students we had from Project Bihor in 2007. Check out their incredible progress here 12th January 2009 - Update from Dr. Victor Diaz in Peru who completed a secondment here as part of the International Veterinary Training Programme in 2006. The skills which he learnt continue to emphasise the importance of this veterinary programme which Mayhew International offers. Read it here 9th January 2009 - Romania update with a diary of work completed by our resident vet Mohammad from October 2008 now online under the Romania pages! Also read about the work that our animal care manager Gillian Scott did in Peru in June 2008 when she went to Colan to aid with the Asociacion Humanitaria San Francisco de Asis! Hurry along to the International Veterinary Training Programme site where you can read about the visit of Dr. Jierson Edgar Mendoza Estela from Piura, Peru who came here for a placement in June 2008. 6th January 2009 - Final figures in for Dr. Natasha Potapochkina in Moscow who reports a total number of 180 animals neutered during the calendar year 2008! To read more about the work in Moscow please click here 5th January 2009 - New International Projects Officer Chris Sainsbury begins the role today. Please do not hesitate to contact him if you have any questions regarding any of the information on the projects we collaborate with to chris@mayhewanimalhome.org 10th September 2008 - Mayhew International are proud to launch our first ever set of Christmas Cards. Our wonderful ten pack of Christmas Cards will thrill any recipient with their unique design. Please visit our merchandise page to view this card, and for ordering details. 13th July 2008 - The Mayhew Animal Home Open Day is Sunday, 13th July, from 12-4pm! International Projects Officer Joy Lee will be on hand to answer your questions and share the latest news. Refresh yourself with a Moscow Mule and a blini; browse the merchandise and take part in our raffle (vodka, Peruvian coffee), all in aid of Mayhew International. Sergeant Penny Farthing from Nowzad Dogs will also be making an appearance with Tali, one of the dogs we rescued last year from Afghanistan. See you there! 24th June 2008 - Gillian Scott VN, Animal Care Manager at The Mayhew Animal Home, will be participating in a sterilisation programme at the Asociacion Humanitaria "San Francisco de Asis" in Piura, Peru, 29th June - 13th July. To read about our collaboration with the Asociacion, please click here. Stay tuned for news from Peru in July! 16th June 2008 - Latest news from Moscow: Dr Natasha Potapochkina sterilises almost 100 animals so far this year; Moscow City Government plans to build more shelters! Coming soon. 1st May 2008 - Launch of Mayhew International website. This site is best viewed through Firefox (Windows or Mac), Safari (Windows or Mac) or Internet Explorer 7.