FW: (PK) World Animal Day 2009

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Waseem Shaukat [drwaseemshaukat]

Monday, October 12, 2009 11:58 AM

drwaseemshaukat

World Animal Day 2009

 

Dear All,

 

4th of October 2009 was celebrated as World Animal Day around the globe.

Pakistan observed this day in many ways. Vets Care Organization Pakistan marked

the day with multiple activities. Please find some time to read below report and

see pictures. You feedback will be highly appreciated.

 

Regards

 

Dr. Waseem Shaukat

World Animal Day Ambassador for Pakistan

 

 

 

 

World Animal Day (4th of October 2009)

World Animal Day (WAD), celebrated every year on 4th of October is a fun way to

explore the welfare of animals and to do something special for the creatures of

Almighty.

Joining hands with the international community, Vets Care Organization Pakistan

organized two days “Free Veterinary Treatment Camp†on October 03-04, 2009

at UVAS Outdoor Hospital, to mark the World Animal Day. UVAS Vice Chancellor

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz inaugurated the “Free Veterinary Treatment Camp†at

9:00 AM on October 03 at the UVAS Outdoor hospital. Speaking on the occasion

Vice Chancellor congratulated the Vets Care Club and Vets Care Organization for

organizing this camp to mark the celebration of World Animal Day. In his

message, Prof. Nawaz said that animals are our companions and humans have the

highest responsibility to take care of God’s creatures. He appreciated the

camp organizers and assured his support in animal welfare activities. The camp

continued till the evening of 4th of October. All animals that were brought to

the UVAS Outdoor hospital on 3-4 October were examined free of cost and free

medicines were also provided to these animals with the cooperation of various

pharmaceutical companies. A large number of animals including sheep, goat,

horses, cattle, dogs, cats and birds were brought at the camp and were provided

free medical facilities including all medicines. The camp received a lot of

attraction by the media. Various newspapers and TV channels covered the event

including Geo News, Aaj News, Express News, DAWN and others. Speaking to the

media at the camp, World Animal Day Ambassador for Pakistan Dr. Waseem Shaukat

urged the people to love, care and save the animals. About 25 veterinary doctors

and students extended their volunteer services for this noble cause. In addition

to it, large number of banners, posters, charts and pamphlets were displayed all

over the UVAS campus and outside it for creating awareness regarding animal

welfare issues especially among the veterinary students and public in general.

Vets Care Organization is thankful to all the pharmaceutical companies for their

cooperation and all the media persons for highlighting this important event.

Last but not the least, we are thankful to all volunteers who spared their time

for this noble cause.

Furthermore, a grand bird show was organized at Avari Hotel in Lahore by

Budgerigar Society of Pakistan. Vets Care Organization Pakistan collaborating

with the Budgerigar Society of Pakistan held a special stall at the bird show

which aimed to provide literature and pamphlets regarding world animal day to

the people visiting the bird show. A huge pledge board for signing was also

displayed at this show which stated that the signatory pledges that he/she will

not practice any cruelty to animals and will have a caring and humane attitude

towards animals. People from all the fields of life including veterinarians,

media members, students of different universities, families and other public

signed the pledge. UVAS Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz, former

provincial minister Rana Ikram Rabbani, famous TV actress Faryal Gohar, and

President of Lahore Press Club, Judge of the bird show Mr. Gerd Bleicher and

World Animal Day Ambassador for Pakistan Dr. Waseem Shaukat also visited the

stall and signed the pledge. In his message Faryal Gohar said that animals

deserve to be treated in a humane way. Click here to see the pictures of bird

show stall

In addition to it, a walk on the Mall Road Lahore was organized jointly by

Animal Foundation, Vets Care Organization Pakistan and Punjab Wildlife

Department. Large number of people from all the three organizations and general

public participated in the walk for showing their commitment for the care and

welfare of animals. Main purpose of the walk was to create awareness among

general public regarding animal rights and their welfare. The walk got huge

media coverage that included almost all TV channels and news papers. Click here

to see the pictures of walk

Further, Vets Care Organization will also organize a seminar on " Vets & Animal

Welfare " on 15th of October 2009. the famous documentary " Earthlings " will be

played in this seminar.

Vets Care Organization Pakistan commits to continue such activities in future

for the welfare of animals. We are dedicated to promote a humane and caring

attitude towards all animals. We commit to make Pakistan, a friendly and cruelty

free environment for animals.