Fwd: RE: buying a cow, chicken, goat etc. for an elderly person

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I just got a reply from these dreadful people at Cows N Things. If you have not already written to them, please do. We have to stop these fools!!Thanks,Kerri MilamISWA, Co-Directorwww.insolidaritywithanimals.comCows N Things Contact Mailbox <moo wrote: RE: buying a cow, chicken, goat etc. for an elderly personWed, 14 Nov 2007 16:06:31 -0000"Cows N Things Contact Mailbox" <moo"Kerri Milam" <kerrimilam Dear Kerri Milliam Thank you for your e-mail. Millions of older people in the developing world rely on working with the land and livestock for a daily living. A cow can provide milk, meat and money. The work we fund supports older people in a way that will last, help them gain more independence and, given the right conditions, grow. For example an older person might receive two goats from a project, after a period of time they have four, one of which will be sold to pay for essential household items for the family. Any item

in our catalogue will have been selected following consultation with the communities we work with and assessment of what is most appropriate in that location. The gifts are part of an emergency response or long term development programme, and not provided in isolation. We ensure resources and infrastructure are in place to support the livestock, for example we operate water programmes in conjunction with livelihood activities which support farmers and small holders. The projects we fund ensure that livestock is procured locally, is fully screened by vets and then handed over to

the beneficiary with veterinary support. A livestock project will not just give livestock but will take into account food, water and veterinary support. We ensure resources and infrastructure are in place to support the livestock - for example we operate water programmes in conjunction with livelihood activities which support farmers and pastoralists. If you have any more questions or comments, please do contact us. Yours Sincerely Cecilia Holmgren Customer Relations Assistant Help the Aged 207-221 Pentonville Road London N1 9UZ Tel: 020 7239 1982 Kerri Milam [kerrimilam] 07 November 2007 01:25Cows N Things Contact Mailboxbuying a cow, chicken, goat etc. for an elderly person Add me to the list of people that will be spreading the word to put a stop to your ineffectual and cruel "initiative" to buy a cow, chicken, goat etc. for some elderly person in a 3rd world country. These animals require food, water and care - something that is beyond the capabilities of most of these people. Do you have any idea how detrimental this is for the animals and people who we are supposed to be helping? Please put a stop to this.Kerri MilamUSAhttp://www.chooseveg.com/meet-your-meat.aspThe'>http://www.chooseveg.com/meet-your-meat.aspThe world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. -Albert Einstein

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