(IN) PAWS December 2007 NewsLetter

December 31, 2007

PAWS December 2007 Newsletter

Edited by Shilpa Phadke

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This issue containsE

From the Desk of Hony. General Secretary

1. Urgent Attention - SOS

2. Some Notable Field Calls

3. PAWS on Web

4. Monthly Anti-Rabies Drive EThane

5. PAWS Annual Recognition Awards

6. Anti-Rabies Drive EKalyan

7. Donation in Kind

8. Circus Inspection

9. School Awareness Program

10. Advertisement in Print Media

11. Your Chance to Help Animals

1. FROM THE DESK OF HONY. GEN SECRETARY:

One more year has quietly slipped away leaving behind a treasure trove of

memoriesE.all the hard work, rescue acts, exciting campaigns, drives &

camps for animals. Along with this, we saw many Ups & downs. An entire

yearwhich also saw lot of comp

romises on the personal and professional lives of each of PAWS volunteers.

We tried our best to help as many animals as possible. Our staff &

ambulances worked long hours to rescue the needy animals. I would like to

thank all those who donated their valuable time and money to the cause

taken-up by PAWS. I would also like to thank those volunteers who went

out-of-their-way to help PAWS during the year.

What a year it was!

I remember a few lines of 'Crystal Rogers' who founded 3 organizations in

India namely 'The Animal's Friend' in Delhi, 'Help In Suffering' in Jaipur &

'CUPA' in Bangalore.

'I shut my eyes and see the little girl I knew myself to be, eighty years

ago, racing barefoot down a slope after a bunch of colourful, fluttering

butterflies. Not to catch them. Not to break their wings. Not to preserve

them in a jar to show off to friends. I know now that the girl was chasing

after them to share their freedom.'

With the above mission in mind, in this New Year, we pledge to work with

total dedication, enthusiasm, and motivation always. We will respect each

other, honour each others suggestions, and strive to form a result oriented

PAWS team working away for the glory of animals.

1. URGENT ATTENTION - SOS:

PAWS is always in need of funds as it is largely dependent on local

donations from animal lovers, volunteers & supporters like you. Even your

small contribution would make a difference in the life of injured animals.

So please do not hesitateE.start the new year on a good note! *Fo**r** Di**

r**ect T**r**ansfe**r** of Donations**:*

* **Bank : ICICI Bank Ltd. *

*B**r**anch : Dombivli MIDC B**r**anch *

*A/C. No.** : 008801026804 *

*Name of A/C : 'PLANT & ANIMALS WELFARE SOCIETY'**

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Thank You!

1. SOME NOTABLE FIELD CALLS:

## Our new volunteer from Kalyan, Crystal Fernandes called PAWS, when she

found 2 baby owlets near her building, lying helplessly on the ground. They

were being attacked by other stray animals. PAWS staff immediately swung

into action & rescued the owlets & immediately took them to Bombay SPCA forfu

rther care. We thank crystal for her tireless work for animals.

## We congratulate Prasad for rescuing maggot-wounded dog from Shelar Naka

area, Dombivli. We were unable to catch this dog even by a grasper as he was

running amok. We then called the Darting person from Mumbai who was on a vis

it for 2 days to dart but unfortunately we could not find the dog in time,

finally Prasad saw that dog in deep gutter. He along with our driver cum r

escuer Mohan went inside the gutter & retrieved the dog which was lying with

hundreds of Maggots on its neck. The dog is fine now & recuperating at IDA

hospital.

1. PAWS ON WEB:

# Our American volunteer Penny flew back to USA, but when she was in

Indiawe had nice

rescues as well as vaccination drives. See her blog to see our photos below:

http://penprints.spaces.live.com

# When the PAWS team inspected Rayman Circus at Bail Bazaar, Kalyan, the

findings were startling. Click the below link to read full page story in

Mumbai Mirror:

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http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article & sectid=2 & contentid=200\

71226200712260533534214cec44ad

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# Read Full story in Kalyan-Dombivli Plus about our New Ambulance:

http://www.mumbaipluses.com/DombivaliKalyanplus/index.aspx?page=article & sectid=4\

& contentid=20071208200712071233401562cc898f6 & sectxslt= & comments=true

# Read an excellent story on our volunteers Kavita & Satish Nemade in

Hindustan Times, click below:

http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/artMailDisp.aspx?article=22_12_2007_581_003 & typ\

=1 & pub=264

# When the Hon. Ambernath MLA, organized a snake show, PAWS secretary was

quoted in Mumbai Mirror, read the full story:

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?Page=article & sectid=2 & contentid=200\

71213200712130228194219b9e8709

5. MONTHLY ANTI-RABIES DRIVE EKOPRI, THANE

PAWS team comprising Sonali Bagde, Kunal Chheda, Crystal Fernandes, Lekha

Lodaya, Lalita Gopalan along with Trustees Nilesh Bhanage and Anuradha

Ramaswami participated in a whole day Anti-rabies vaccination drive in Kopri

Colony, Thane EEast. Over 84 stray dogs were vaccinated against rabies.

Donkeys from Kopri villages were also vaccinated during the camp. Local

volunteers Sushil Kangya & Anil caught all the dogs & cats. The drive was a

successful event.

6. PAWS ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARDS:

At the end of every year, PAWS gives a 'Certificate of Appreciation' to

those people who have helped PAWS as well as Animals. The certificates are

given under different heads which relate to the nature of contribution.

This year our Certificate of Recognition goes to

1. Mr. Philip Woolen - Supporter

2. Ms. Darshana Sonpara - Volunteer

3. Mr. Rajat Ahluwalia - Supporter

4. Ms. Penny Harrow - Rescue

5. Mr. Yogesh Sadhwani - Journalism

Below is the detailed account of the above people who have made a difference

in the life of animals in their own way.

MR. PHILIP WOOLEN (AUSTRALIA) - We met Philip at this years Asia

forAnimals confe

rence, wherein he offered financial support to PAWS. Later he raised the grant

to purchase an ambulance. We are grateful for his offer & delighted for the

support given to us. He supports over 250 groups in 30 countries every year.

Hats off to him.

MS. DARSHNA SONAPARA (THANE) - She joined PAWS team 3 years ago when she

found an injured dog in her building at Thane. We treated the dog & brought

it back to health. She showed her interest to join the group. After that the

re was no looking back for this lady. She participated in all PAWS camps

which we organized for dogs, cats, donkeys, bullocks & so on. She participated

& helped animals every time an incident called for it. Today she belongs to

the PAWS Core Team. Apart from helping PAWS, she regularly feeds several

dogs & cats in her colony. Not only that, she also vaccinates them annually,

treats the injured ones & calls PAWS ambulance when needed, sterilize the

dogs on regular basis.

We are proud to announce her this year's 'Best Volunteer 2007', May she

continue the work forever & spread happiness on the faces of our mute fr

iends.

MR. RAJAT AHLUWALIA (DELHI) - His financial help came when PAWS had a fund c

runch. We are grateful for his support and contribution for the cause.

MS. PENNY HARROW (USA) - She came last month to India as a tourist from USA.

She saw a puppy ran-over by some vehicle, moved by its plight; she got the

puppy operated with her own expenses. She found information about PAWS and

the puppy was shifted to Pune Shelter for lifetime care.

With this rescue act, she has set an example to residents of town as well as

animal lovers as to helping the neglected ones. We are proud to announce

this year's Certificate of Appreciation for her rescue act.

MR. YOGESH SADHWANI (AMBERNATH) - He is a Reporter of a leading local

newspaper 'Mumbai Mirror'. For the past 2 years he has been continually repo

rting stories, articles related to animals, against cruelties with his magic

words. His articles not only made front page stories but also literally

moved the govt, forest, civic officials to take necessary action against the

culprits who committed cruelties against animals.

We are proud to announce 'Certificate of Appreciation' for his '*Jou**r**

nalism*'

7. ANTI-RABIES DRIVE @ KALYAN:

PAWS dedicated volunteers from Kalyan Pradip Chincholkar & Amol Bhope look

after over 100 dogs in Kalyan Jimmy Baug area. PAWS organized anti-rabies d

rive there on 2nd December 2007. PAWS team comprising Kunal chheda, Sonali

Bagde, Crystal Fernandes, Penny Harrow, Sushant Rao, Darshana Sonpara, and

Lekha Lodaya participated along with trustees Nilesh & Anuradha. Over 63

dogs were vaccinated by the PAWS team.

8. DONATION IN KIND:

# We thank Dr. Chinny Krisha of Blue Cross who donated 2 graspers to PAWS

for it's new ambulance. They are very useful.

# We thank ASB International Pvt. Ltd. (Where our hony. secretary works),

who donated spare uniforms to PAWS. Now our attendant & driver wear them,

when they are on duty for the ambulance.

# We thank our volunteers Kavita Nemade who donated huge stock of gloves fo

r use in PAWS ambulances.

# We thank our volunteer Crystal Fernandez for her donation of beautiful

vaccination kit containing basket, bin, first aid kit & biscuits.

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9. CIRCUS INSPECTION:

PAWS team came to know that a circus was performing at Kalyan; immediately

the team swung into action, got permission from AWBI & inspected it and made

a report. To know more click below:

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http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article & sectid=2 & contentid=200\

71226200712260533534214cec44ad

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10. SCHOOL AWARENSS PROGRAM:

PAWS 'Best Volunteer' Sonali Bagde organized a school awareness program. To

know our programs click the below link:

http://www.pawsasia.org/index.php?id=61

11. AWARENESS ADVERTISMENT IN PRINT MEDIA:

PAWS along with an advertising company decided to publish advertisements

against cruelty to animals in Newspaper. The advertisement concept was created

by Advertisement Company which was approved by PAWS. The series of

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