| July
2010 |
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HSAM
attended the Queens Park Dog Show in Brighton to help spread the
word about our work. |
| May
2010 |
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HSAM
volunteers return from their 5th neutering and treatment trip.
This was another successful trip; 55 cats were neutered and other
procedures carried out including 2 eye removals, removal of a
mammary lump and a cryptorchid castration. Vital treatment was
given to over 50 kittens, not forgetting the dogs that received
treatment for fleas, worms and mange. The number of cats neutered
prevented 150-200 kittens being born onto the streets of Essaouira.
Our achievements have contributed massively to a healthier cat
population. |
| March
2010
|
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Spring
newsletter now available. Articles about our November 2009 trip,
sponsored walk and more... Click HERE
to download. |
December
2009 |
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Fundraising
stall - Animal Aid Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre, London. The
day was very productive and we met many people who pledged support
for our work. A fantastic £150 was raised. |
November
2009 |
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HSAM's
4th neutering and treatment trip was a resounding success! |
| October
2009 |
|
Claire
Sedgwick, Rob White, Julie Buchanan and Rich Wall embarked upon
a 3 day 41 mile sponsored walk along the South Downs Way in Sussex.
Julie stated, 'Taking part in the walk in aid of HSAM was a real
challenge but I knew it would be a great way to raise funds for
the project'.
We
would like to thank everyone who sponsored us. We raised a grand
total £639.50. |
| July
2009 |
|
Tombola
stall - Hanover Day, Brighton. Had a fantastic day in the sun
and raised over £100 for our next trip in November. |
| June
2009 |
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Fundraising
stall at Queens Park dog show, Brighton. We raised £42 and
gained a number of new supporters. |
| May
2009 |
|
Volunteers
returned to Essaouria for HSAM's 3rd neutering and treatment trip.
Click HERE to download newsletter. |
March 2009 |
|
HSAM
supporter Martyn Wheatley found a young dog dying on the doorstep
of his house in Morocco. Naming her 'Riff', Martyn and his family
brought her back to health and had her neutered and vaccinated.
Martyn told us, "She has had lots of TLC from us and our house
guests." Lucky girl! Click HERE
for a picture of Riff
|
Feburary 2009 |
|
HOLIDAYMAKERS EXPERIENCE
HSAM’S WORK AT FIRST HAND. We received the following report from
John Murphy and Christine Rimoldy: ‘My wife and I were recently
on holiday in Essaouira and while there we chanced upon a lost
kitten close to our hotel (Sofitel) who needed assistance urgently.
When asked for a vet, the hotel called Mr Adnan El Aji who promptly
turned up and was of great assistance, taking the “patient” with
him. We also indicated to him the whereabouts of two other kittens
near the restaurant “Chez Sam” opposite the Moroccan gendarmerie.
He subsequently told me over the phone that those two kittens
had been checked and one was treated for eye problems. When asked
about a fee, Mr El Aji told us we could make a contribution to
HSAM.’
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December
2008 |
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Stall at Christmas Fair
in Lewes.
Stall at Christmas Fair, Cowley Club, Brighton.
Two kittens saved by HSAM volunteer.
Susie Casson reports: ‘I picked up 2 kittens in the medina, and
have one doing fine at home and another with a guy in the medina.’
Many cats and dogs are successfully treated and then re-homed
to people that live within the medina.
|
November 2008 |
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Brighton & Hove Leader
runs article outlining HSAM's work.
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October 2008 |
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Trip October 2008 -
HSAM's second successful visit. This time a group of 9 volunteers,
consisting of a vet, two nurses and six experienced handlers returned
for two weeks work. During this period 86 male cats were castrated,
30 females spayed and c.70 kittens were given treatment. It seems
we are already having a marked effect on the cat population; a
number of locals commented on how many of the male cats were so
much more relaxed now and spend their time lazing around rather
than fighting over females! It caused us great concern that Essaouira's
dog population is increasing rapidly. Dog ownership is becoming
ever more popular amongst Moroccans but unfortunately not always
the responsibility that comes with it. As such, many dogs are
abandoned and left free to roam and breed. Sadly, mange is an
all too common problem and all of the dogs we encountered were
suffering from this. In total we castrated two males and spayed
four females. During our trip in Spring 2009, our main focus will
be the dogs. Click
HERE for a picture.
So far, a total of 499 street animals have received our help.
|
September 2008 |
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Stall at London Vegan
Fair raises £90 and awareness for our cause.
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September 2008 |
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Claire has HSAM article published in the Veterinary Times. Copies
of this can be obtained from www.vbd.co.uk
article reference: 01 Sept 2008, vol 38, no 33 pg 14-15.
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September 2008 |
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World Veterinary Services
(WVS) donated vital supplies, essential for our September trip.
|
September 2008 |
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Dechra Veterinary Products pledge their support. Dechra's public
relations agency, Mistral pr Group stated 'Dechra Veterinary Products
is pleased to support the initiative and has donated enough Sedator
and Atipam to supply the needs of the neutering programme this
year. Dechra has also pledged its support for 2009.'
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August 2008 |
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HSAM stall at Small
World Festival, Kent. Volunteers sell pasties and cakes to hungry
festival goers!
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July 2008 |
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Cowley Club Fundraising
meal. More vital funds raised.
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May 2008 |
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Information and collection
stall in Brighton. Another good day collecting for the street animals.
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September 2007 |
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Trip 2007 - A year on
from Rob and Claire's holiday a team of 5 volunteers headed for
Essaouira to spend two weeks working alongside Adnan El Aji, the
local vet and his colleague Younes Mrabat. The trip was a huge
success; we treated c.200 kittens on the streets and neutered
107 adult cats. Click HERE
for a picture.
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June 2007 |
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Pub quiz held at the Hanover pub in Brighton. Hosted by Rob, the
evening was great fun and a great success. Supporters were treated
to a vast buffet and £290 was raised.
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December 2006 |
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Fundraising meal at the Cowley Club, Brighton; a great success
raising £140. Thanks to everyone who supported us.
Information and collection stall in Brighton. We received a great
response from the public and gained numerous supporters.
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August 2006 |
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HSAM was formed by Claire
Sedgwick and Rob White following a holiday in Essaouira. Upon
their return to the UK they decided to actively campaign for a
better life for the street animals. Click HERE
for a picture
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