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The Triple Door
Saturday, August 15 at 8:00pm
This post was filed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare'sNeil Greenwood, who has just returned from Malawi.With all the family groups caught and safely relocated the team have been focusing on the few remaining bulls...
International Fund for Animal Welfare A big LA supporter of IFAW's has written a book for dog lovers called "The Complete Singles Guide to Being a Dog Owner" and has launched a blog called http://www.lovethydog.com, check it out...
Source: www.lovethydog.com
The complete singe's guide to being a dog owner offers dog training advice and good dog behavior tips for new dog owners.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare's Colleen Cullen sent this post over about a wildlife seizure in Cedros.A shipment of 83 yellow-headed parrots, 9 black headed caiques, 10 conures, 16 orange-winged parrots, an agouti and a wild hog were seized on Thursday, June 25th by Customs and Excise...
This exciting development comes just a few weeks after the successful rehabilitation of one of the most endangered species of Penguin in the world...
Benefit for IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare)
The brag & cuss marks a major turning point in Votolato’s career. With the success of his last Barsuk release, makers, he was able to quit his day job and focus on playing and...
Host:International Fund for Animal Welfare
Time:8:00PM Saturday, August 15th
Location:The Triple Door
International Fund for Animal Welfare Heading to the Seattle-area in mid-August? Software folks I'm talking to you...check out this show at The Triple Door on the 15th...it's a benefit for IFAW...in fact, if you live in that neck of the woods...check out all their shows...nice bookings...
Source: www.tripledoor.com
The brag & cuss marks a major turning point in Votolato’s career. With the success of his last Barsuk release, makers, he was able to quit his day job and focus on playing and touring full time. ...
This article, originally published in the Gulf News, came into my inbox this morning from our Dubai office, and definitely brought a renewed sense of pride in working for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). The organisation mentioned, K9 Friends is an IFAW grantee. J.C. Bouvier - IFAW...
International Fund for Animal Welfare We have a change of leadership at the IWC, looks like we'll have to renew our efforts for whales...
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FUNCHAL, Madeira Islands (AP) — There are no guarantees that negotiators from pro- and anti-whaling nations will settle their dispute within a 12-month deadline they have set themselves, the new head of the International Whaling Commission said Friday.
International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW's Global Whale Director Patrick Ramage appeals to whale lovers...
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In this short video produced by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Patrick Ramage, Global Whale Director asks for your support in our efforts to end commercial whaling forever. For more information please visit http://www.ifaw.org
International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW's work continues in Malawi...44 elephants have now been moved to the Majete reserve...
Source: www.animalrescueblog.org
We’re back in action and the capture team is in high spirits and working hard to make up for lost time in capturing and translocating the elephants. Since Saturday we have captured a further 26 elephants, making a total of 44 elephants safely moved to their new home at Majete Wildlife Reserve
International Fund for Animal Welfare at 1:08pm June 24
Hi all-
First of all, thanks for being thoughtful stewards of the facts regarding these issues...
IFAW does not condone trophy hunting under any circumstances. IFAW's involvement in this important project is at the request of the Malawi Government, which has stated categorically that hunting of elephants will not be allowed in Majete Game Reserve. ... Read More
Recent press in this regard, as well as statements from private organisations managing the park are thus misleading. A statement from the Department of Parks and Wildlife in Malawi reiterating this is forthcoming...
As always, many thanks for your support and patience as we work together on these difficult questions.
J.C. Bouvier
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IFAW
First of all, thanks for being thoughtful stewards of the facts regarding these issues...
IFAW does not condone trophy hunting under any circumstances. IFAW's involvement in this important project is at the request of the Malawi Government, which has stated categorically that hunting of elephants will not be allowed in Majete Game Reserve. ... Read More
Recent press in this regard, as well as statements from private organisations managing the park are thus misleading. A statement from the Department of Parks and Wildlife in Malawi reiterating this is forthcoming...
As always, many thanks for your support and patience as we work together on these difficult questions.
J.C. Bouvier
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IFAW
Peggy at 1:27pm June 24
Thank you J.C. I hope they stick to their word. Thanks to everyone involved in moving these elephants. Amazing job! I am just concerned that after all your hard work these elephants may not be in safe hands...
International Fund for Animal Welfare VIDEO: An Icelandic whaling vessel took two fin whales this week, take action today at http://www.stopwhaling.org
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The International Fund for Animal Welfare is asking everyone to take action on behalf of the worlds whales. Please visit http://www.stopwhaling.org today for more information.
Daniel at 5:46pm June 21
Humanity needs a big awakening if it does not want to destroy the planet and itself.
Chrissy at 12:41pm June 23
Take action-Take action- Take action!!!! Keep the pressure on to stop these atrocities....we live in a sick society when humans, who have the GIFT of choice, STILL choose to harm, destroy and outright perform cruel acts against our beloved animals. Endangered or not, this must STOP!!!
International Fund for Animal Welfare Video: Ecorazzi helping us spread the good word for whales...you can help IFAW too, and have fun doing it...take your whale tail picture at http://www.tailsforwhales.org
Watch: Pierce Brosnan On Capitol Hill Urging Support For Whales // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the l
Source: www.ecorazzi.com
Pierce Brosnan was in Washington, DC last month working with the International Fund for Animal Welfare to help gain support for new legislation protecting whales and other marine life. The IFAW has released ...
International Fund for Animal Welfare Fresh video from IFAW's Neil Greenwood on the ground with the translocation team in Malawi, Africa...for more information and to donate please visit: http://www.ifaw.org/helpelephants
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In this video produced by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Neil Greenwood talks about the successful beginning of the elephant translocation that began this week in Malawi. For more information please visit http://www.ifaw.org/helpelephants
International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW's Michael Booth just filed this report from Malawi, Africa on the start of the elephant translocation he's documenting there...for more information, please visit http://www.ifaw.org/helpelephants
Source: www.animalrescueblog.org
It was a long-time coming, but villagers in Mangochi were thrilled to see the problem elephants trucked off to Majete Game Reserve. Shrinking habitat and constant distress caused by human-elephant conflict in the area had made the situation unsustainable.
International Fund for Animal Welfare This just in from the Associated Press...for more information, please visit http://www.ifaw.org/helpelephants
Source: www.google.com
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Efforts are under way to end a deadly battle between farmers and elephants in a rural area of Malawi.
Sharon at 4:57pm June 8
good luck with this project...unfortunately it will be repeated over and over as our population grows.
Vanda at 6:09pm June 8
I don't imagine it's easy to persuade elephants to get into a truck on their own, but you'ld think there'd be a more humane way to get them on a truck than to hang they by their feet - poor things. At least they're going to a safer place but what a way to get there. They must wake up with sore ankles ...
International Fund for Animal Welfare Michael Booth posted this update by satellite from Africa...
Source: www.animalrescueblog.org
The main focus of today’s operation was to cut roads from the main Mangochi highway to allow the access of specialized transport vehicles and crates that will carry the elephants. This operation involved ...
Christine at 8:09am June 7
This is wonderful!!!!
Amanda at 8:27am June 7
A huge undertaking but well worth all the efforts! Great success to all of you participating!
Eva at 10:30pm June 9
It's so great to see 1) the elephants will not be shot and will be saved; 2) evidence of the rescue mission; 3) that our donations have been used for what they were intended!
International Fund for Animal Welfare This just in from the IFAW crew in Malawi...Neil Greenwood talks about the preparations on the ground and the realities you can only see once you visit communities where the people involved live...
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Watch as IFAWs Neil Greenwood talks about the upcoming Phirilongwe elephant move from the banks of Lake Malawi. This very complex mission is focused on the capture, move and release of 60 wild African ...
International Fund for Animal Welfare Here's an op-ed from Jason Bell-Leask, IFAW's director in S. Africa...
Source: www.animalrescueblog.org
This month will see the end of 10 years of strife between the Phirilongwe elephants and the villagers of Mangochi district, when the elephants are moved to Majete Wildlife Reserve in Chikwawa. E1479Over the years at least 10 people have been killed by the elephants. ...
International Fund for Animal Welfare Hey all - can you help IFAW move some elephants? Please spread the word...Tx! J.C.
Source: www.kintera.org
Dear [[First Name]], WE MUST ACT NOW to save a large herd of elephants - adults and babies - that face the firing line in the southeast African country of Malawi. The elephants - in a desperate search for food and water - are raiding storage areas and feuding with human communities. ...
International Fund for Animal Welfare Here's a U.S. News and World Report article talking about IFAW's efforts for whales on Capitol Hill...including a reception hosted by IFAW, with Pierce Brosnan and Chris Matthews in attendance...
Source: www.usnews.com
The Hardball host is tough on his guests but a softy for animals.
The article below published yesterday in several Sun media outlets by Greg Weston is a good indication of a dawning awareness in Canada.- Sheryl Fink Finally! People are realizing that commercial sealing in Canada isn't about economic necessity...
Chrissy at 9:58am May 19
THE CANADIAN COMMERCIAL SEAL HUNT IS A SUBSIDIZED ATROCITY--LEGALIZED ANIMAL ABUSE.
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40 years ago, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) was founded with the goal of ending the cruel commercial seal hunt in Canada. Now reaching that goal is closer than ever. The European Parliament voted 550 to 49 to ban the trade of seal products within the EU...
Source: www.ifaw.org
The European Parliament today voted 550 to 49 in favour of a ban on the trade of all seal products within the EU. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org) applauded the decision ...
THE SENATOR AND THE SEALS: ENDING CANADA'S COMMERCIAL SEAL SLAUGHTER
Join us for a discussion with Senator Mac Harb, who recently made history by tabling a bill to end Canada's commercial seal hunt. Senator Harb will talk about what motivate...
Host:International Fund for Animal Welfare
Time:5:30PM Sunday, May 3rd
Location:Vancouver Art Gallery
It has long been said that in war, truth is the first casualty, and that certainly applies to the highly political "seal war" that currently rages in Canada and Europe...
In this podcast produced by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, senior researcher Sheryl Fink relates her experience while on the ice during the 2009 Canadian commercial seal hunt. Take action today: http://www.stopthesealhunt.orgRight-click here to download the podcast.
International Fund for Animal Welfare Hey there gang...looking for a cuddly stuffed animal for someone's recent addition? Look no further...you can grab a fresh new Vermont Teddy Bear for the little tyke and help support IFAW at the same time...