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4th October 2010 - The Mayhew Animal Home and Mayhew International have launched their Christmas Catalogue 2010. All profits from the catalogue support The Mayhew Animal Home and Mayhew International. Download your copy here, or an order form here.
22nd August 2010 - Mayhew International has written to the Georgian Embassy in the UK and to the Mayor of Tbilisi over concerns raised about their welfare standards for the stray companion animal population of the city and beyond. We are advising on sustainable solutions to the issue and not short-term options
20th August 2010 - Mayhew International has written to the Indonesian Embassy in the UK over the news that authorities in Bali are continuing to use strychnine to kill dogs in a cruel and misguided attempt to control rabies. We are advising on alternative, humane approaches which could be adopted which would not result in the death of the animals
18th August 2010 - Mayhew International made a 400kg donation of dog food to SOS for Serbian Animals in July. This food has finally made it to Nis in South-East Serbia. For many of the animals it is the first time they have ever been able to taste nutritional dog food.
16th August 2010 - Celebrating the fantastic work of Mayhew International. Join us for a fun day of international food, drink and activities from a range of countries and cultures.Meet some of the dogs that we have rescued from countries such as Romania, who are now in their forever homes. Entrance is free on 9th October at the College Park Community Centre near The Mayhew Animal Home between 11:00 - 16:00.
14th August 2010 - In Haiti, the ARCH team has reported that a total of 27,149 animals have been treated by the Mobile Veterinary Clinic and over 18,000 animals vaccinated since they entered the country. Mayhew International is delighted to be affiliated with this effort. Fantastic work!
12th August 2010 - Mayhew International is very happy to have welcomed Samantha Green of Dogstar Foundation, which performs some fantastic work helping the companion animals of Sri Lanka. Samantha is soon to head off back to help the charity in Asia and has come to The Mayhew to learn more about veterinary nursing, modern methods for post-operative care and aseptic techniques.
11th August 2010 - Mayhew International has written to many of the authorities charged with looking into the issue of stray animals in Moscow. An example of the letter we sent to Mayor Luzhkov is now uploaded on our Facebook site.
10th August 2010 - Our veterinary team have returned from Peru and their trip report is now online!
6th August 2010 - Mayhew International has received the following news video accessible by clicking here from Russian TV's news programme "Vremya", with some worrying news for Moscow stray dogs. We are trying to find out about it but it is possible some strict euthanasia policy for dogs in the city shelters could be introduced shortly.
4th August 2010 - We're looking for people to take part in the Santa 5K Run for Mayhew International. It takes place on Sunday 5th December at Greenwich Park. Santa costumes are provided and dogs can take part too! So if you'd like to sign up and help animals through our International work, please get in touch on 0208 968 2445
3rd August 2010 - Mayhew International is sponsoring the TNR Vaccination Programme in Bheemili, India where 1900 dogs are planning to be vaccinated and neutered before being returned to where they were caught. A fantastic programme for the region run by VSPCA who are progressing well with their programme delayed by cyclones and intense summer heat
2nd August 2010 - Mayhew International supports HOPE and Animal Trust in India. In July they managed to neuter and vaccinate 349 animals, whilst attending to numerous cases of neglect, skin disease and injuries
1st August 2010 - Many hundreds of stray dogs may be kicked out of their shelters near Moscow as the city no longer wants to financially support them. It is estimated that the maintenance of the animals in the shelters will cost over $25m in 2011. The worry is that instead of trying to find a humane solution to the issue it may be easier for the authorities to look to alternative methods
30th July 2010 - Mayhew vet Ursula and Mayhew student vet nurse Nikki have just returned from a sterilisation drive in Peru. We are just sorting out all the fantastic photos of all the animals they helped out there as well as visiting 2 university vet facilities. Watch this space for more photos soon.
21st July 2010 - Mayhew International is working with Save the Dogs in Constanta, Eastern Romania over the control of the stray animals in the city. They have produced a video showing some of the poor standards of animal welfare being used by the authorities charged with controlling the stray animal problem. We have written to the appropriate individuals expressing our concern over their policies and suggestions for change.
20th July 2010 - Mayhew International is writing to the Ministry of Agriculture in Iraq, encouraging an alternative to 'shoot to kill' and 'poison bait' policies. We emphasise the use of humane alternative methods which have been seen to be successful worldwide in the control of rabies and overpopulation in stray animal communities
19th July 2010 - Thanks to everyone who came down to The Mayhew yesterday and supported Mayhew International. Food was yummy - thanks to Aneil's mum for the Indian, Mohammad's wife for the Afghan sweets and Kcensia & Oksana for Russian delicacies & chai!
17th July 2010 - Sunday, July 18th is The Mayhew's Open Day - 11.30 - 4.30. Mayhew International will be there. Why not come and join us - there will be food from some of the countries where we work - samosas & curry from India, Afghan sweets, Russian tea & vodka if that's what you fancy! You will also be able to visit the Home and the Mayhew Veterinary Clinic where vets from abroad come for training. See you there!
16th July 2010 - We were delighted to receive a visit from Bear, our Afghan Kuchi dog who was rehomed from The Mayhew Animal Home after being rescued from a dog fighting future in Afghanistan. Happy and well - this is a real success story
15th July 2010 - Veterinarians and local police have shot and killed some 58,000 stray dogs in a campaign to control a surging population of dogs blamed for attacks on residents in Baghadad.
14th July 2010 - Our 400kg donation of dogs food for the stray dogs of Serbia is now en route to the country from the UK!
13th July 2010 - Our team has recently left for Peru and took two extra large dog carriers with them all the way from London, which was apparently exhausting and a fantastic effort. Even the taxi driver was impressed and gave them £5 to support the cause. Brilliant!
12th July 2010 - Mayhew International's CEO, Caroline Yates, will be trekking up to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in October to fundraise for out work abroad. If you are keen to sponsor her please follow this link. Thank you!
11th July 2010 - The Mayhew International Fundraising Lunch was organised and hosted by Angela Humphrys at the house of Cheryl & Jules Burns. Nearly £3000 was raised for the work of Mayhew International and a lovely time was had by all, with gorgeous weather, delicious food and drink and Russian-flavoured entertainment by Bibs Ekkel & Vanya Podzhopnikov
Mayhew International would like to thank Angela, Cheryl and Jules and to everyone who attended and gave so generously.
30th June 2010 - After the Haiti disaster on the 12th Jan 2010 it has not only been humanitarian organisations working in country. Animal welfare organisations came together to act as a collaboration named ARCH to help both the animal and the human population. Mayhew International is a part of ARCH and has raised over 3.5k so far to help the projects on the ground. This video, available on the link to our homepage above, shows the phenomenal work achieved so far to vaccinate and treat the animals left after the disaster, some of the are the only family some young children have left. Amazing work.
27th June 2010 - Mayhew International's chief Vet and one Vet Nurse will be leaving for Peru in early JUly to work at a shelter in Colan near Piura training vets and animal handlers on surgical and welfare practices, including spay and neuter techniques. We will bring your diary entries and pix when we can
25th June 2010 - Mayhew International has made a 400kg donation of dog food to SOS for Serbian Animals. This food will be well received as normally the dogs there live every day on soaked bread and sometimes the supporters of the charity would go and beg things from the slaughterhouse which they would boil to poor over the bread to make it taste better. For once now, the animals under their care will have proper nutritious dog food to eat.
23rd June 2010 - We have been informed that HOPE in India managed to sterilise 276 animals in June, which is excellent considering the 45 degree heat. Since April 2010, they have now managed to sterilise 832 animals. A fantastic effort!
21st June 2010 - We have received reports from Baghdad that 42,000 stray dogs have been killed, averaging 2,400 a day since their dog control programme was recommenced this month. The budget for this campaign is 35 million dinars (equalling around £25000) to fund the 20 shotgun-wielding squads out to hunt down the capital's strays.
19th June 2010 - Mayhew International supports HOPE and Animal Trust in India. Here the sterilisation team consistently has to beg local community groups for the use of spare land to base their neutering project from. In these images you can see their new camp close to the Railway Station where the feral dogs are brought to before being sterilised and then returned back to their point of capture. It is a tough job they do but it is very worthwhile as the population of stray animals continues to fall and their welfare is dramatically improving.
17th June 2010 - By the end of April, ARCH in Haiti, of which Mayhew International is a member, treated nearly 15,000 animals. Planned activities during the coming months include: continuing mobile street clinics six days a week, replenishing vaccines, setting up dog survey protocols, refresher training of teams to ensure quality, getting the mobile clinic permanently on the road and complete the fitting out of the vehicle
15th June 2010 - We are working with other aid agencies to address the approach being adopted by the Sofia authorities to control their stray dog welfare issue.
12th June 2010 - In Haiti, a total of 20,214 animals have been treated by the Mobile Veterinary Clinic now since emergency aid was offered to the animals of the earthquake stricken country
11th June 2010 - Mayhew International is supporting the adoption of neutered, vaccinated stray dogs in Afghanistan. Although still in its infancy, the programme has the chance to outreach to the wider community on the value of adopting a stray animal
10th June 2010 - We support HOPE and Animal Trust in India. They are taking steps to improve the welfare of the animals under their care by investing in the construction of new detachable kennels, humane dog traps and protective gloves for handling.
9th June 2010 - Mayhew International is sponsoring the TNR Vaccination Programme in Bheemili, India where 1900 dogs are planning to be vaccinated and neutered before being returned to where they were caught. A fantastic programme for the region run by VSPCA who have taken these images of the commencement of their programme delayed by cyclones and intense summer heat
8th June 2010 - Mayhew International Summer Supplement is now available online by clicking here.
1st June 2010 - Link to the Morocco Trek Information is now available online here.
26th May 2010 - The new Mayhew International Magazine supplement is available! Please see the link to the supplement here
25th May 2010 - Up for a challenge? Why not join The Mayhew on a trip to Morocco up Jebel Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains to raise money for our animal welfare work abroad (5-11th Sept). If you would like more information please contact us at chris@mayhewanimalhome.org
24th May 2010 - Mayhew International is supporting our former International Veterinary Training Student Mariam Chkhikvishvili, who has helped found the Homeless Pets Help Organisation in her home country of Georgia. Here she performs flank surgery, vaccinates stray animals against rabies and educates on responsible pet ownership
23rd May 2010 - Mayhew International was visited by the Japanese Anti-Vivisection Association who were informed about humane education and community outreach
22nd May 2010 - Before cyclone LAILA causing localised flooding and 46 degree heat, the TNR programme in Bheemili, which Mayhew International is funding has carried out 311 sterilisations between 15 April and 20 May. There is a target of a further 700 operations by mid June!
21st May 2010 - The next issue of the Mayhew International newsletter will be out very shortly. To make sure you received it, please sign up to be a Friend of Mayhew International! Thanks
20th May 2010 - Having just got some great photos from Bheemili in India and the TNR & rabies vaccination programme we are sponsoring there, the team in India are on alert as Cyclone LAILA is heading their way and they could well be hit with gale forces winds reaching 75 miles per hour and torrential rain over the next 48 hours. We will stay in touch with them if possible and hope our project will not be too severely affected.
7th May 2010 - Mayhew International will be attending the Humane Society Expo in Nashville, USA from May 12-15.
6th May 2010 - Two years of deliberation on the stray issue in Bucharest has resulted in a draft law advocating culling as the preferred method of stray animal control. Mayhew International will contact Bucharest City Government to advise on sustainable humane solutions to their stray issue problem
30th April - 5th May 2010 - Mayhew International is in Moscow under the invite of the city government to perform a sterilisation masterclass for the municipal shelter veterinarians
25th April 2010 - Miharu has now left us and we have updated her page here highlighting the work she has done during her training. Please read about it here
24th April 2010 - Miharu Yamaji, our Japanese veterinary surgeon who has been training with us for the last month (extended due to the volcanic ash air issues!), has finally managed to organise a flight and return back to Japan this evening! We are all delighted for her that she can finally go home back to her family
23rd April 2010 - Mayhew International invited veterinary nurse students from different universities in Norway and Denmark, who are all in their second year of study to visit our animal welfare centre. They came here to get a better understanding of how a small animal welfare centre which has veterinary services on site functions as there are no provisions ...for this in their countries. They were, of course, very impressed with our facilities and particularly our cattery which they liked very much.
22nd April 2010 - We donated 360kg worth of top quality dog food to The Foundation for the Protection of Community Dogs in Oradea, Romania. We know how much this food is needed and how well it will be appreciated in this part of the world.
21st April 2010 - Mayhew International was the starting point for 'London Delhi by Road', which is a charity event that will travel through 15 countries starting from London in April 2010 to reach New Delhi, India in 7 weeks. The journey is in aid of an animal charity in India called Friendicoes SECA . They also hope to raise awareness among people in countries en route on how they can look after their animals better and spread the message that cruelty to animals is not acceptable.
20th April 2010 - HOPE and Animal Trust, whose veterinarian we sponsor, have neutered 262 dogs in March out of their temporary railway station veterinary clinic which is a fantastic effort - especially as anti-rabies vaccines are given to all of the animals.
19th April 2010 - Update from Timothy Lim, a Malaysian vet, who attended the International Veterinary Training Programme in 2009. Read about his progress here
18th April 2010 - Many of you are aware that Ranchi, India is a difficult place to work in rescuing animals due to people and law and order problems. However, for the first time in the history of Jharkhand with the support of administration - Police, Municipal Corporation and forestry department, we were able to destroy the illegal animal trade and take the custody of few animals. DFO and Asst. Conservator of Forest also ceased about 300 exotic birds trade. It is the biggest rescue effort initiated by our group. Every year in the summer, HOPE and Animal Trust try to clear the illegal animal trade to stop the animal torture or provide assistance to the shop keepers for the sake of animals. But todays move made history in Jharkhand. Thanks to all the Police Department - Forest Department and Ranchi Municipal Corporation and in particular HOPE and Animal Trust for their dedicated work.
15th April 2010 - We have received an update from Daiga Rozensteine, from Latvia, who attended out International Veterinary Training Programme, in 2009. Read about it here
4th April 2010 - Update on the training for Miharu Yamaji here from the Japan Cat Network for veterinary training. The surgical team have been reiterating to Miharu the importance of understanding asepsis - being free from disease-causing contaminants. Here she is taught how to maintain good hygienic in the operating theatre.
3rd April 2010 - ARCH’s mobile clinic offers primary vet attention in the streets of Port au Prince. Ten year old Kenny brought his dog Vito, who had an infection. “It has been sick for a long time, but I don’t know any vets and don’t have any money to take it to one”, said Kenny. ARCH gave the dog antibiotics and vitamins. Now there i...s the mobile clinic, there can be two lines of people waiting: one outside for dogs, aggressive animals and farm animals, and one inside for cats and wounded animals.
2nd April 2010 - Mayhew International has been helping to advise Japanese animal welfare charities on the use of haltis and stop-pull harnesses for their dogs in their shelters.
1st April 2010 - Update on the work by the local vet team hired by ARCH. We treated 189 animals in Lilavois in Port au Prince recently; mainly dogs and goats, but also pigs, chickens, cows, ducks and cats. They focused on deworming, vaccination and vitamin supplies. People are coming from everywhere, bringing their animals. It’s clear ...that a lot of these animals have never been treated by vets before.
31st March 2010 - Our collagues at Nowzad Dogs have helped assist bring this fantastic adopted labrador out with the British armed forces in Afghanstan back home. Read about it here
30th March 2010 - Mayhew International helps Moscow Animals in Russia. Recent appeal for help:
Urgent foster/permanent home wanted for abused Yorkshire Terrier! This tiny little girl (3 kg), 8 years old, was badly abused and beaten by her owner who subsequently dropped her off at an animal shelter that cooperates with the Movet veterinary clinic. He said tha...t he did not need the dog anymore. The dog was in such bad shape that the shelter could only offer to euthanise her, but one person with a very good heart took her to the charity's vet. The dog also has multiple hematomas that need to heal before she can be sterilised. Right now, we are looking for a quiet and loving home (temporary or permanent) in Moscow for this poor girl so that she can recover from her ordeals and where she can learn that not all humans are bad! If you would like to help, please write to moscowanimals@gmail.com.
29th March 2010 - As part of our international education outreach work we aim to help to educate animal welfare charities with educational support and veterinary assistance. Today we have received Miharu Yumaji, from the Japan Cat Network, who will be here as part of the International Veterinary Training Programme. She will be here for three weeks and aims to learn more about advanced surgical techniques, in particular concerning sterilisation of cats.
23rd March 2010 - Download out latest newsletter by clicking here
18th March 2010 - Mayhew International welcomed over forty students from The Tokyo Business School Pet Department to visit our animal welfare facilities and understand how the legislation and implementation of these laws works in the UK. We also spoke with them about their own animal welfare standards in Japan and how they can look to make improvements in t...he future - in particular concerning their policy on euthanasia and education of children.
17th March 2010 - The latest figures on animals treated in the field in Haiti by ARCH standing at a total of 5092
16th March 2010 - Mobile clinic in Haiti relief effort had record day of treating 500 animals; over 4,000 treatments to date.
14th March 2010 - Animal Nepal together with the Adhinath Forest Committee launched a campaign to create a rabies free Chobar in 2010. Chobar, where the rehabilitation center is located, faces many stray dog problems. An unknown number of locals get bitten by agressive dogs and twice a year female dogs produce large litters whose change...s of survival are minimal. The forest committee together with volunteer Rajendra Bista for many years have provided rabies vaccinations to local dogs. AN will support them by educating the community and spaying female dogs to create a healthy and happy dog population by the end of 2010.
12th March 2010 - Mobile clinic in Haiti relief effort had record day of treating 500 animals; over 4,000 treatments to date.
10th March 2010 - Mobile euthanasia chambers are the norm in Japan where a reported 89% of stray animals are put down annually. Do you think irresponsible owners are to blame or is it the local council?
8th March 2010 - Mayhew International is deeply concerned about the fate of stray dogs in the affected areas after the earthquake in South America. Chile is a country with a huge stray dog population and we are afraid that those dogs in flooded zones that are not already dead are at risk of starvation. It is still early and difficult to know the full situa...tion but as soon as we know more we will let you know.
5th March 2010 - Mayhew International is working with liaising with the local municipality in Fiji to advise them on humane methods for the control of their stray dog population which has been labelled as a 'menace'.
1st March 2010 - Who wants to run the London 10k for Mayhew International? Oh go on you know you want to!! 'Tis for the wee puppies and kittens.......:)
25th February 2010 - Story coming out Bangalore suggesting that pit bulls are growing in popularity throughout the city.
20th February 2010 - ARCH in Haiti between 27th January - 10th February have managed to offer veterinary care to 328 stray dogs and 82 feral and owned cats amongst another 600+ farm animals.
16th February 2010 - It’s been one month since the earthquake in Haiti and the ARCH coalition went in to help. In those days we’ve remained focused on our mission, and together we are helping make a difference for Haiti’s animals. The outpouring of support we received has propelled us. For everyone that has helped us to achieve so much in ...just one month, I thank you. There are many more days ahead of us and your support helps very much.
15th February 2010 - Mayhew International is delighted that we now have over 200 fans on our Facebook site! This is brilliant news and we would like to grow bigger so please suggest that your friends become a fan of ours so we can spread the message of international welfare to as many people as possible. Thanks!
10th February 2010 - Dozens of animal rights activists have gathered in front of a Moscow government building to protest against new regulations which will allow municipal shelters to euthanise stray dogs and cats. The protesters are urging passers-by to sign a petition to Moscow’s mayor not to give the green light to the proposal, which i...s currently being drawn up by the city’s legislators. The organisers of the rally say putting strays to sleep is both cruel and inefficient in solving the problem.
5th February 2010 - HOPE and Animal Trust continue to press on with their sterilisation work at a pace, having neutered 276 animals and vaccinated them all for rabies in the month of January. This is brilliant work!
2nd February 2010 - Mayhew International supports HOPE and Animal Trust in India. They have received funding from the Animal Welfare Board of India which enabled them to buy a one man dog catching rickshaw, partly in exchange for neutering the dogs in the area where they purchased the vehicle.
1st February 2010 - After meetings with Haitian officials in the morning, the ARCH team will begin to develop a more in-depth plan for the aid of Haiti's animals.
27th January 2010 - Word from the ARCH team on the ground in Haiti: "Walking among the wreckage and misery that is Port-au-Prince is nothing one can get used to. An entire country is in pain, it’s visible and palpable everywhere you go. Thanks to our supporters, we are here, now, to lend a hand, to assist both humans and animals and bring relief to Haiti."
26th January 2010 - Initial word from the team: "Team has left Santo Domingo en route to Haiti border. Haiti team powered through flat tyre and two aftershocks today (reportedly 4.8 and 5.3). They saw grazing cattle in decent condition, and stray dogs a little worse off." More updates to come
25th January 2010 - A team of trained veterinary experts representing ARCH, arrived in Haiti Thursday evening to provide aid to animals affected by last week's earthquake. The team will provide immediate animal care as it can, and also assess conditions for animals in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. As circumstances permit, the expe...rts will also advise emergency and relief workers on extra steps they might take in the coming days to alleviate the suffering of animals while the desperate work to help the island’s human population continues.
24th January 2010 - The Haitian government has requested aid from ARCH, of which Mayhew International is a collaborative member. Since we now have an official request from the Haitians, I am even more confident that the ARCH team will be in Haiti without much further delay and that we will be able to complete a first-hand assessment of the situation on the ground.
23rd January 2010 - Mayhew International has provided an expert view on the dog fighting situation in Afghanistan to a Canadian journalist who has written the attached article in the Toronto Sun. It is excellent that this topic gets highlighted further in the media showing the horrific nature of the 'sport'. We continue to work hard in this country to try and improve the welfare for all companion animals. Read about it here
22nd January 2010 - Mayhew International is now a collaborative member of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) and will be assisting with the aid efforts in the region. We continued today with our evaluation of how best to help and will update accordingly.
21st January 2010 - We are very grateful to all of our supporters who have been so generous in supporting our appeal to raise money for the companion animals affected in Haiti. So far we have received an average donation per person of over £30 which is hugely appreciated. If you are able to spare anything at all for this cause, it will be massively beneficial to the relief effort in place.
20th January 2010 - Like you, all of us at Mayhew International are deeply saddened by the reports of death and destruction in Haiti caused by Tuesday's massive earthquake. We're grateful that government and relief agencies are mobilizing to assist the hundreds of thousands of people in need of water, medical care, and shelter. And as with any disaster of this magnitude, animals are also suffering and in dire need of care. Please help our cause here
20th January 2010 - Mayhew International is now a collaborative member of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) and will be assisting with the aid efforts in the region. We continued today with our evaluation of how best to help and will update accordingly.
15th January 2010 - The issues with the overpopulation of stray and feral companion animals in Moscow has led many locals to question the city government on their approach. Despite the funds being made available for a scheme which should function properly, there is still misuse of designated funds. Read about the story here
10th January 2010 - Mayhew International is supporting animalNepal, an innovative NGO based in Kathmandu Nepal, which is run by an enthusiastic team of Nepalese and overseas animal welfare campaigners and educators who believe that through awareness-raising and practical interventions that widespread animal cruelty can be gradually reduced, and that Nepal can ultimately become a model country for animal welfare in the region. We help fund their staff for their sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccines and awareness programmes. Read about the work we do in Nepal and see further images of this work here
5th January 2010 - Occasional hysterical reporting of a controllable situation results in an hysterical response. It is important that the authorities take a measured approach by vaccinating the stray animals in that area of Moscow and do not 'remove' the animals due a potential risk of rabies. Reporting such as this with an inappropriate photo only goes to further instill unnecessary concern. Read about the story here
9th December 2009 - Update from HOPE and Animal Trust in Ranchi, India who continue to press on with their sterilisation programme in the area. Since we have supported this project from May 2009, they have managed to neuter 1100 animals and vaccinate them all against rabies, often in difficult circumstances. Mayhew International sponsors the salary of the veterinary surgeon (in pictures) so that they can continue this important work. Please read about it here
2nd December 2009 - Update from our project we are supporting in Nepal where the Animal Rescue Centre has now undergone a soft opening and the ABC programme has just commenced. Please read about it here.
1st December 2009 - The Mayhew Animal Home and Humane Education Centre has received the prestigious Marchig Animal Welfare award and $20,000 to fund and promote the charity’s pioneering neutering ethos and educational community programmes. A portion of the funds will also go to further develop Mayhew International’s overseas projects, setting up sterilisation initiatives and working for best practice and animal welfare standards for companion animals. Patron of the award, Lady Marchig, has been a keen supporter of The Mayhew, in Kensal Green, for many years and backs the charity’s mission: to stem the current global stray animal crisis, more neutering and public awareness programmes need to be set up to prevent rising numbers of unwanted litters being born daily.
Lady Marchig has also given generously to help build The Mayhew’s Community Veterinary Clinic in 2007, supported our stray & feral cat neutering project and has funded one of the Home’s Animal Ambulances, used by the charity’s four Animal Welfare Officers in the community work and rescue of abandoned or abused animals.
Mayhew CEO, Caroline Yates, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this generous award. The Mayhew works tirelessly to pioneer new community programmes and drive home the message of responsible pet ownership; of which neutering is key. Additionally, at a tough time financially, all charities are feeling the pinch and this support means we can continue with our essential animal welfare work and educational initiatives.”
We are very grateful for this award and thank Lady Marchig and the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust for their support.
27th October 2009 - Latest Newsletter from Mayhew International is now available online! It can be read here.
1st October 2009 - Caroline Yates (CEO) and Chris Sainsbury (International Projects Officer) visited Moscow again in August to visit extra municipal shelters and see what improvements have been made from our previous visit. We also attended promotional events to highten knowledge of animal welfare issues in Russia and meet with local animal welfare groups. Please click here to read the report of their visit.
30th September 2009 - Update from the International Veterinary Training Programme. Report on the most recent attendee, Dr. Timothy Lim, can be read here.
7th September 2009 - Update from the International Veterinary Training Programme. Report on the most recent attendee, Daiga Rozensteine from Latvia, can be read here.
3rd September 2009 - Update from HOPE and Animal Trust in India who have reported 113 animals neutered during the month of August. Mayhew International continue to support this organisation by sponsoring the salary of the local veterinary surgeon and advising on agreements with the local municipality. You can read more about the work we do in India here.
24th August 2009 - James Hogan, experienced marathon runner and Vice-Chairman of The Mayhew Animal Home, will be running the Moscow Marathon 2009 in aid of animal welfare work in the city. Please support his efforts by donating what you can here.
29th July 2009 - Update from Dr. Chkhikvishvili in Tbilsi, Georgia who has sent through a video clip of one of the owners of a cat she performed a flank spay operation on and her comments on how successful the technique was compared to the midline incision. View the video clip here.
22nd July 2009 - Dr. Ebenezer Ogbonna has recently finished his training period here on the International veterinary Training Programme. Read about his time here and the animal welfare situation in Port Harcourt, Nigeria here.
13th July 2009 - Chris Sainsbury, International Projects Officer, completed the Asics London 10K run in 35.13, which is a fantastic time so congratulations to him! If you wish to posthumously sponsor him for his run please visit http://www.justgiving.com/chrissainsbury
10th July 2009 - Update from Hope and Animal Trust (India) where they report neutered 142 animals in the month of June. Read about this organisation that we support here.
6th July 2009 - Dr. Potapochkina, our sponsored vet in Moscow, has now managed 107 neutered animals on behalf of Mayhew International in 2009. Read a report on her training during the International Veterinary Training Programme here.
Paws in memory of animal war victims on Remembrance Day
Mayhew International are asking for people to take an extra moment on Remembrance Sunday to spare a thought for the animal victims of war.
The charity, which works in many countries around the globe, wants to highlight the suffering of abandoned dogs in war torn provinces in Afghanistan. The charity works with ex-Royal Marine, Penny Farthing, who is now renowned for his rescue story after bringing back several dogs from Helmand Province, where he was stationed in 2006.
In February 2009, Mayhew International assisted Pen Farthing is finding a new home for an Afghan dog of war, Bear, who had his ears and tail hacked off in preparation for dog-fighting – a popular sport in the country. Re-homed through The Mayhew Animal Home, Bear is now living in a happy family home, but his shorn ears and tail remain a constant reminder of the perils these innocent animals face.
Mayhew International CEO, Caroline Yates, said: “We hope the public will spare a thought this Sunday for the animals suffering in war torn countries across the globe. Our work in Afghanistan has exposed us to the reality of the silent suffering of these dogs, like Bear, as well as other animals. The British public are proud of their animal-loving status and now is the time to share that compassion for the innocent animal victims living in conflict zones.”
Mayhew International has worked in Afghanistan for several years, both the Kabul University Veterinary Faculty and Kabul Zoo to highlight the plight of companion animals in the area.
Ex Royal Marine, Pen Farthing, said: British soldiers are continuing to give the ultimate sacrifice so that ordinary Afghan civilians have a chance at a life that we take for granted. It is also fitting that we remember that it is not just the people who suffer through war and conflict. By promoting animal welfare and education then we have a chance to improve both the lives of the local people and the animals that are at times just forgotten in the fog of war’.
13th July 2009 - Chris Sainsbury, International Projects Officer, completed the Asics London 10K run in 35.13, which is a fantastic time so congratulations to him! If you wish to posthumously sponsor him for his run please visit http://www.justgiving.com/chrissainsbury
10th July 2009 - Update from Hope and Animal Trust (India) where they report neutered 142 animals in the month of June. Read about this organisation that we support here.
6th July 2009 - Dr. Potapochkina, our sponsored vet in Moscow, has now managed 107 neutered animals on behalf of Mayhew International in 2009. Read a report on her training during the International Veterinary Training Programme here.
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!
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.
Mayhew International Fundraising Evening
Burgh House, Hampstead
Tuesday 16th June
7pm - 9.30pm
