International Homeless Animals Day

International Homeless Animals Day


The third Saturday of August each year is observed as International Homeless Animals Day. International Society of Animal Rights initiated this observance in 1991. and each year it has grown awareness for the homeless animals.

This day is an opportunity for all of us to collectively acknowledge the problem and take an action to bring about a solution to help homeless animals in our community. These animals need us all to help them. There are companion animals who are in shelters, rescue groups or who have still yet to be born that suffer or wait for homes to call their own.

In 2001 three friends and myself organized the first Homeless Animals Day event in Memphis, Tennessee. Kathy Bonney, Stephanie Talley, Yvette Mock and myself pulled resources together and held an event at midtown Memphis' beautiful Overton Park. It brought over 20 groups and shelters together for the first time for an organized multi-group, animal-related event in Memphis. The popular Surfin' Cowboys with Linzie Butler played their reggae blues music and helped us rock.

The fun-filled event which started at 6:00 pm at the Overton Park Shell amphitheater was an adoption event, pet parade of hopeful adoptables & rescued animals who had been already been adopted. Attendees were able to sign up with a group, learn more and/or adopt a precious animal. We ended the event with a candlelight vigil. The wonderful friendships that were built that day will last a lifetime. And, the paths that many of us set out on for the precious animals have changed our lives forever.

Here are links for a couple of blurbs for that August 18, 2001 event.
Memphis Daily News http://www.memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=23964
Memphis Flyer http://www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/saturday-august-18/Content?oid=1106679

My friends and I were not part of any organized group, but we knew individually that helping animals in a collective manner was something we wanted to do on this special day. Shining the spotlight on the dedicated, wonderful people and groups who were helping animals was also a goal for us.

International Homeless Animals Day is an occasion that no matter who you are or where you are located... you can make a difference for one or more homeless animals who need you. Some ideas:

1. Organize an event that will bring awareness for the homeless animals.
2. Visit your local shelter and adopt a pet.
3. Help bring awareness for spay- neuter programs as a solution in your community.
4. Donate your talent to a local shelter, spay-neuter, humane or rescue group.
5. Connect with other animal lovers and start a coalition to help animals.
6. Donate newspaper, toys, beds or food to your shelter-whatever they will take.
7. Promote education. Ask an educator to coordinate a project during the year.
8. Take action through your local government if problems exist at your shelter.
9. Never ever give up in seeking solutions to injustices that are happening to animals in your community.
10. Post adoptable pics or websites that help animals in your emails.

To learn more about Homeless Animals Day, please visit International Society of Animal Rights website at http://www.isaronline.org/

To become involved in the Animal World USA-International Weeks for the Animals campaign, please visit Animal World USA at http://www.animalworldusa.org/

Know that your unique special gift and talent can change the plight and history for animals in greater ways than you can ever imagine. It could possibly set you on a path that you have only dreamed of in terms of fulfilling your destiny.

Michelle Buckalew, Animal World USA-International president

International Youth Day August 12, 2011: "Change Our World"

Animal World USA-International is honored to work with youth throughout the year and is pleased to turn the spotlight and celebrate International Youth Day. This year's Youth Day theme is "Change Our World."

Through the Animal World USA-International Youth Leadership program, A.S.T.R.O. educational program and global Weeks for the Animals campaign, we connect with young ones in communities around the globe. Animal World USA-International salutes and seeks to honor our future generation of leaders everyday.

On August 12th, as International Youth Day 2011 is being celebrated, we encourage everyone to reach out to a young one showing your love and respect. On this day commit to making a better and more loving world for them. They need us all to lead, mentor and guide them. They need our life experience, inspiration and protection. Let us help and empower them to "Change Our World!"

History of International Youth Day
International Youth Day is the designated time to commemorate the power and strength of the youth all around the globe. International Youth Day has been celebrated every year on 12th August since 1999. United Nations designated this annual event to build awareness for young people.

The purpose of International Youth Day:
International Youth Day purpose is to endorse social consciousness, particularly among youth. The World Program of Action for Youth attempts to focus on specific areas. The 10 areas are starvation, poverty, education, employment, health, drug exploitation, childhood felony, recreation events, Child and young women, Environment. The International Youth Day suggests that regional, countrywide and worldwide communities implement the program.

The activities of International Youth Day:
The United Nations marked out the youth, the age between 15 to 24 years. This is one sixth of the global populace. The youth will develop the countries to increase preciously in 21st century in all sides.

Many activities and events that take place around the world on International Youth Day promote the benefits that young people bring into the world. Many countries participate in this global event, which may include youth conferences on issues such as education and employment. Other activities include concerts promoting the world’s youth, as well as various sporting events, parades and mobile exhibitions that showcase young people’s achievements.

Visit Animal World USA website to see how we celebrate youth everyday:
http://www.animalworldusa.org/

Nominate a young one or classroom for our Animal World USA-International Youth Leadership award. http://www.animalworldusa.org/Youth-Leadership.html

Visit United Nations Youth Day website:
http://www.un.org/en/events/youthday/

See how Africa is celebrating International Youth Day at Africa Weeks website:
http://www.africaanimals.org/information.html

2nd Annual Africa Week for the Animals Coming August 1-14, 2011!

Animal World USA-International is pleased to announce that the 2nd Africa Weeks for the Animals is scheduled for August 1-14, 2011. The special weeks will highlight the importance that African animals play in our world and bring communities together on behalf of the amazing animals. The wonderfully humane leaders and young people in Africa will be highlighted along with the African organizations that help the animals.

The Africa Weeks are designed to celebrate and build awareness on behalf of African animals and efforts being made to save them from the challenges they face, including many species from extinction. Africa Weeks for the Animals is bringing together advocates, educators, humane organizations, sanctuaries, students, community leaders, and caring citizens in two important weeks of activities.

The weeks will feature festivals, fundraiser events, educational activities, animal watching/walking tours, blessings of the animals, low cost vaccination/spay and neuter opportunities, young people creating art and essays about wildlife, conservation initiatives, vegetarian festivals and more! African organizations will be spotlighted to help bring attention their needs in caring for the incredible animals they work with everyday. The Africa Weeks for Animals is a unique opportunity to help the African animals by all of us collectively coming together on their behalf.

Precious lives will be saved and important relationships built during the weeks. If you would like to learn more or become involved please call 877-454-0807 or visit the official website at http://africaanimals.org/ You may also learn more about the AWUSA-International Weeks campaign at http://www.animalworldusa.org/

Animal World USA-International mission: Inspiring, educating and empowering communities to understand, love, and protect the animals of our world.

1st Annual New Jersey Week for the Animals Coming July 9-17, 2011

(Trenton, NJ)Animal World USA is pleased to announce the 1st New Jersey Week for the Animals will kick off Saturday, July 9, 2011 and run through Sunday, July 17, 2011. The exciting celebration will celebrate and recognize the unique and life-changing role that animals play in the lives of citizens through all walks of life.

The week will be bringing together educators, animal shelters, humane organizations, sanctuaries, restaurants, businesses, students, musicians, artists, community leaders, decision makers and caring citizens in an action-packed compassionate week of community activities for the animals! This extraordinary week will feature a multitude of awesome fun-filled pet adoption events, events for the farm animals, festivals and blessing of the animals, bird days, wildlife activities, free and low cost spay/neuter, pet food donations to help local pet owners/orgs, vegetarian get-togethers, a salute to the military and so very much more!

Precious lives will be saved and communities transformed during this incredible week. The New Jersey for the Animals will build new exciting relationships for the animals like never before. Visit the official website for complete contact info and calendar at http://njanimals.org/

Help Please Help Animals who were in 2011 Alabama Tornadoes

THE ANIMAL VICTIMS OF THE ALABAMA TORNADOES URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP. DONATIONS AND SUPPLIES URGENTLY NEEDED!

Parts of Alabama have been totally destroyed. This parts of Alabama have been totqall y destroyed. The animals and those helping the animals are in desperate need of donations and supplies. Donating just $1 can buy a can of dog food that will save a starving dog's life. Donating $5 can do so much to help many animals. Please everyone, do anything you can to help these animals who do not understand what has happened to them.

1) Greater Birmingham Humane Society for areas surrounding Birmingham - 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL (off of West Oxmoor Rd) - phone 205-942-1211 - http://www.gbhs.org/

Donations are the number one need so they can purchase items that are not being donated. Please go to the GBHS website at http://www.gbhs.org/ to donate or mail donations to:

Greater Birmingham Humane Society
300 Snow DriveBirmingham, AL 35209

Supplies needed:
Dog Food- Small bags, and moist/canned cases needed mostCat Food- Small bags, and moist/canned cases needed mostCratesWaterDog Beds, Food & Water BowlsTowelsTreatsCat litterBleach, Paper towels, & Other cleaning supplies Office Supplies- copy paper and sharpie markersLatex glovesGauzeHandsoap & dishsoapKleenexPet Shampoo, regular formula (NOT flea formula)Yellow professional mop buckets
Horse supplies
Low water troughs
Goat feed

2) Metro Animal Shelter of Tuscaloosa - 3140 35th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 - 205-752-9101 - http://www.metroanimalshelter.org/index.html

This shelter is run by the city and county; however, I'm sure donations are appreciated at this time for the animal emergency situation.

Supplies needed:
Dog Food- Small bags, and moist/canned cases needed mostCat Food- Small bags, and moist/canned cases needed most
Toys for dogs and cats to help with their post traumatic stress
Water
CratesDog Houses
Collars/Leashes
Pet Bowls
Dog Beds, Food & Water BowlsBlankets
TowelsTreatsCat litter/Litterbox liners
Laundry detergent
Bleach, Paper towels, & Other cleaning supplies Office Supplies- copy paper and sharpie markersLatex glovesGauzeHandsoap & dishsoapKleenexPet Shampoo, regular tearless formula (NOT flea formula)Yellow professional mop buckets
Horse supplies
Feed for farm animals
Heartworm Preventative - Interceptor, Heartguard, Advantage Multi
Flea/Tick Preventative - Frontline, K9 Advantix, Advantage

3) Humane Society of West Alabama - The Flea Market at 3201 Main Avenue in Northport (main location for donation/supplies drop off) - 205-339-3331 and 205 554-0011 - http://www.humanesocietyofwa.org/

Cash donations are desperately needed due to banks being destroyed. Go to http://www.humanesocietyofwa.org/ for details of donations via paypal or mail your donation to:

Humane Society of West Alabama
1515 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Supplies needed (drop at 3201 Main Ave. in Northport):
Crates and Pet Carriers of all sizes
Dog Food- Small bags, and moist/canned cases needed mostCat Food- Small bags, and moist/canned cases needed mostToys for dogs and cats to help with their post traumatic stress
Collars/Leashes
Pet Bowls
Dog Beds, Food & Water BowlsBlankets
TowelsTreatsCat litter/Litterbox liners
Pet Shampoo, regular tearless formula (NOT flea formula)Purified Water
Dog Houses
Laundry detergent
Bleach, Paper towels, & Other cleaning supplies Office Supplies- copy paper and sharpie markersLatex glovesGauzeHandsoap & dishsoapKleenexYellow professional mop buckets
Horse supplies
Feed for farm animals
Heartworm Preventative - Heartguard, Interceptor
Flea/Tick Preventative - Frontline, K9 Advantix, Advantage or Advantage Multi
Medication for pets - Clavamox especially
Dry powder milk replacer for kittens
Small animal nursing bottles

4) Alabama SPCA - contact Mani at 205-310-9635 or mfbert@live.com - they have a storage facility in Northport and desperately need donations and supplies.

Specific supplies requested from Mani today:
Heartworm Preventative - Heartguard, Interceptor, Advantage Multi
Flea/Tick Preventative - Frontline, K9 Advantix, Advantage
Combo vaccinations for dogs and cats, Bordatella
Meciations - Clavamox especially

Two adjacent counties were hard hit, too and with no media exposre. They are are desperate for supplies, donations and volunteers. These are small, rural areas and their shelters are do the very best they can, but need help. Please don't forget about them.

5) Hale County area - Hale County Humane Society - 20 Correction Drive, Greensboro, AL - 334-624-8120 - http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AL251.html

Donations are desperately needed. Please mail donations to:

Hale County Humane Society
PO Box 476
Greensboro, AL 36744

Supplies needed:
Crates and Pet Carriers of all sizes
Dog Food- dry and canned
Cat Food- dry and canned
Toys for dogs and cats to help with their post traumatic stress
Collars/Leashes
Pet Bowls
Dog Beds, Food & Water BowlsBlankets
TowelsTreatsCat litter/Litterbox liners
Pet Shampoo, regular tearless formula (NOT flea formula)Purified Water
Dog Houses
Laundry detergent
Bleach, Paper towels, & Other cleaning supplies Office Supplies- copy paper and sharpie markersLatex glovesGauzeHandsoap & dishsoapKleenexYellow professional mop buckets
Horse supplies
Feed for farm animals
Heartworm Preventative - Heartguard, Interceptor
Flea/Tick Preventative - Frontline, K9 Advantix, Advantage or Advantage Multi
Medication for pets - Clavamox especially
Dry powder milk replacer for kittens
Small animal nursing bottles

6) Walker County area/ Walker County Humane Society - donations and supplies should be dropped off at the EMA building at 16781 Hwy 69 S Jasper, AL (located closer to Oakman, AL) - http://www.animalshelter.org/shelters/Walker_County_Humane_Society_rId90_rS_pC.html

Walker County Humane Society
2302 Birmingham Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
Phone: 205-221-6621Email: molly@traveller.comSupplies needed:
Crates and Pet Carriers of all sizes
Dog Food- dry and canned
Cat Food- dry and canned
Toys for dogs and cats to help with their post traumatic stress
Collars/Leashes
Pet Bowls
Dog Beds, Food & Water BowlsBlankets
TowelsTreatsCat litter/Litterbox liners
Pet Shampoo, regular tearless formula (NOT flea formula)Purified Water
Dog Houses
Laundry detergent
Bleach, Paper towels, & Other cleaning supplies Office Supplies- copy paper and sharpie markersLatex glovesGauzeHandsoap & dishsoapKleenexYellow professional mop buckets
Horse supplies
Feed for farm animals
Heartworm Preventative - Heartguard, Interceptor
Flea/Tick Preventative - Frontline, K9 Advantix, Advantage or Advantage Multi
Medication for pets - Clavamox especially
Dry powder milk replacer for kittens
Small animal nursing bottles

Please note....there are many more areas in need, than the above listed; however, these were in the direct path of the super cell F5 tornado.

See a list of organizations & shelters at http://www.alabamaanimals.org/

Governor Bev Perdue Proclaims 4th Annual North Carolina Week for the Animals April 30-May 8, 2011!

(Raleigh, NC)Animal World USA is pleased to announce that Governor Bev Perdue has graciously proclaimed 4th Annual North Carolina Week for the Animals Saturday, April 30-May 8, 2011. The special week will highlight the importance that animals play in our lives and bring communities together on behalf of the animals throughout the great state of North Carolina.

This statewide event is designed to celebrate and build awareness on behalf of all animals, as well as recognize the organizations and citizens who support them. The NC Week for the Animals is bringing together educators, animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, businesses, students, musicians, artists, pastors, community leaders, and caring citizens in an exciting week of community-building activities.

The fun-filled week will feature awesome pet adoption festivals and events, pet therapy in hospitals, school/art displays and activities, kid's art day, birdhouse making activites, library story-telling and R.E.A.D. dog activities, blessings of the animals at shelters and parks, concerts, book signings, special Animal World USA magazine to celebrate the week, low cost spay and neuter opportunities, meet and greet events, pet therapy in over 60 classrooms including special needs students, salute to Ft. Bragg K-9's and much more!

All these events will shine the spotlight on the amazing animals and compassionate people of North Carolina who love them.
Precious lives which will be saved and communities will be transformed during this week through a wide variety of animal-related events and activities. Special events are being scheduled and can be viewed on the website calendar, and more are being added regularly.

If you would like to learn more, become involved, collectively organize an event or list an event, please call 877-454-0807 or visit the official website for complete contact and event information at http://ncanimals.org/

Governor Jack Markell Officially Proclaims Delaware Week for the Animals April 16-24, 2011

(Dover, Delaware) Animal World USA is excited to announce Governor Jack Markell has officially proclaimed the 4th Annual Delaware Week for the Animals April 16-24, 2011!

Events that are happening statewide will include fun-filled pet adoption fairs, spay/neuter awareness events, shelter adoption days, R.E.A.D. dog programs in libraries, Girl Scout activities, Bingo events, visits with the farm animals, pet food donations, horse benefits, low cost vaccinations, a salute to the military and working K-9's and therapy dogs visiting hospitals and nursing homes. Exciting Earth Day events will also be taking place during the week underscoring our need to protect the planet.

Also to be included are feline fundraisers, special programs at the sanctuaries, blessing for the animals, and full-filled festival days for families to come and enjoy food, music and the amazing animals! Delaware Week for the Animals is bringing together animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, businesses, students, musicians, artists, educators, community leaders, and caring citizens in an exciting week of community-building activities.

Precious lives which will be saved and communities will be transformed during this week with a wide variety of animal-related events and activities. A list of events are scheduled on the website calendar. Events are being added daily right up until kick-off of the week.

you would like to learn more, become involved or schedule an event, please visit the official website at http://www.delawareanimals.com/ For more information, please call 877-454-0807 or email info@animalworldusa.org