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22 Jan 2008 - News from our contacts in Kabul:"At the moment, we are trying to figure out how we can provide emergency assistance to purchase and distribute animal feed to tens of thousands of livestock keepers who are suffering the worst winter for more than 20 years - More than 3 metres of snow in places where there was normally only a sprinkle every winter. Thousands of animals have died and more than 200 people have died of starvation and cold. Its been -25 at night for the last few nights and about -10 by day in Kabul - So a lot of stray dogs are also dying of cold on the streets of Kabul at the moment."
The Mayhew’s international aid work in Afghanistan started in late 2001 when worldwide media increasingly highlighted the suffering of people and animals under the Taliban regime. Thanks to the personal efforts of our former Vice Chairman James Hogan, and family connections of Mayhew vet, Dr Abdul Mohammadzai, who is from Kabul, The Mayhew was among the first international organisations to respond to the situation on the ground. Initially, we provided food for the starving animals in Kabul Zoo and assisted with the reconstruction and education programme until a hand-over to international zoological societies was possible. 
Kabul ClinicIn 2002, we decided to build a clinic for the Veterinary Science Faculty of Kabul University. Veterinary facilities were virtually non-existent after decades of war and much veterinary knowledge had also been lost. A clinic would provide students with a practical training facility and also essential veterinary care for the sick and injured animals of the general population. Working in collaboration with The Dutch Committee, another international NGO providing veterinary services in Afghanistan, the clinic was finally opened in 2005. >>Please click here to read more >> 
Kabul Animal ShelterIn 2004 an American journalist started a small animal shelter in Kabul to help the stray dogs and cats that are visible everywhere in the Afghan capital. The shelter is staffed and operated entirely by Afghans and is mainly an adoption centre, working to promote the concept of dogs and cats as companion animals. Since it began, the shelter has helped many animals as well as people, in particular military personnel from the US and UK who have befriended or rescued stray animals while serving in Afghanistan. Due to the current political clime, however, the shelter must maintain a low profile for the safety of its staff and the animals. For more information on the Kabul Animal Shelter, please email Mayhew International directly at joy@mayhewanimalhome.org. >>Please click here to return to the Mayhew International home page>> |
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