http://www.ifaw.org/international/theme/everything/rss.xml/17/31 en Despite continuing struggle in Cyprus, animal shelters receive ongoing support http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/despite-continuing-struggle-cyprus-animal-shelters-receive-ongoing-support <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/international/about-us/cats-and-dogs/shannon-walajtys">Shannon Walajtys</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Wed, 05/22/2013</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-body"><p><img alt="Shannon Walajtys visiting a cat shelter in Cyprus." class="caption" longdesc="Shannon Walajtys visiting a cat shelter in Cyprus " src="/sites/default/files/Cyprus%20shelter_0.JPG" style="width: 350px; height: 265px;" title="Shannon Walajtys visiting a cat shelter in Cyprus." />Imagine, you wake up to find out that your bank is closed, and you cannot take out your own money!</p> <p>This is exactly what happened in late March across Cyprus.</p> </div><p><a href="http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/despite-continuing-struggle-cyprus-animal-shelters-receive-ongoing-support" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Cats and dogs Animal rescue Cats & Dogs animal shelters cats crisis Cyprus dogs fiscal Image Tue, 21 May 2013 16:36:16 +0000 Shannon Walajtys 92491 at http://www.ifaw.org Canada's Northern Dogs project uses GIS data to map community behaviour models http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/canadas-northern-dogs-project-uses-gis-data-map-community-behaviour-models <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/international/about-us/cats-and-dogs/janice-hannah">Janice Hannah</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Tue, 05/21/2013</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-body"><p><img alt="The Northern Dogs project team receives an enthusiastic greeting from on of its target community members." class="caption" longdesc="The Northern Dogs project team receives an enthusiastic greeting from on of its target community members" src="/sites/default/files/photo%20%282%29_0.JPG" style="width: 350px; height: 467px;" title="The Northern Dogs project team receives an enthusiastic greeting from on of its target community members." />The Northern Dogs Project has returned north for the spring 2013 season!&nbsp;</p> </div><p><a href="http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/canadas-northern-dogs-project-uses-gis-data-map-community-behaviour-models" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Cats and dogs Education Cats & Dogs Canada Cree data dogs First Nations GIS modeling neuter rescue spay Tue, 14 May 2013 17:39:50 +0000 Janice Hannah 92001 at http://www.ifaw.org Spotlight China: Guangzhou’s new Public Safety Bureau animal shelter, an educated design http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/spotlight-china-guangzhou%E2%80%99s-new-public-safety-bureau-animal-shelter-educated-design <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/international/about-us/elephants/grace-ge-gabriel">Grace Ge Gabriel</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Mon, 05/13/2013</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-body"><p><img alt="The phrases “dog welfare” and “adoption” were repeated in speeches during the opening ceremony as well as on posters and signs throughout the building" class="caption" src="/sites/default/files/wordpress/education-room-web.jpg" style="width: 350px; height: 251px;" title="The phrases “dog welfare” and “adoption” were repeated in speeches during the opening ceremony as well as on posters and signs throughout the building" />Dog ownership in China has boomed in recent years. But more dogs don&rsquo;t necessarily mean that owners are aware of how to responsibly care for them.</p> </div><p><a href="http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/spotlight-china-guangzhou%E2%80%99s-new-public-safety-bureau-animal-shelter-educated-design" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Cats and dogs Education Cats & Dogs animals bureau caring cats China companion dogs forethought guardianship neuter pets planning PSB shelter spay Mon, 13 May 2013 20:22:45 +0000 Grace Ge Gabriel 91911 at http://www.ifaw.org Balinese villagers overjoyed as partner staffer works his magic to save mother and her pups http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/balinese-villagers-overjoyed-partner-staffer-works-his-magic-save-mother-and-her-pups <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/international/about-us/cats-and-dogs/kate-nattrass-atema">Kate Nattrass Atema</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thu, 05/09/2013</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-body"><p style="background:white"><i><span lang="EN"><img alt="Community members rejoice as mother and pups are rescued." class="caption" src="/sites/default/files/wordpress/bali_dogs_web.jpg" style="width: 350px; height: 263px;" title="Community members rejoice as mother and pups are rescued." />This story was recently shared with us by a staff member at the International Fund for Animal Welfare&rsquo;s (IFAW) partners in Bali, the Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA). </span></i></p> </div><p><a href="http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/balinese-villagers-overjoyed-partner-staffer-works-his-magic-save-mother-and-her-pups" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Cats and dogs Cats & Dogs animal behavior Bali birth dogs protect puppies Wed, 08 May 2013 20:26:06 +0000 Kate Nattrass Atema 91756 at http://www.ifaw.org Working around open heavens, vets help cats and dogs in Syferbult, South Africa http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/working-around-open-heavens-vets-help-cats-and-dogs-syferbult-south-africa <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/international/about-us/cats-and-dogs/lisa-cant-haylett">Lisa Cant-Haylett</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Fri, 04/26/2013</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-body"><p><img alt="IFAW’s Senior Education and Research Specialist Sue Wallace, CLAW Project Lead Cora Bailey and IFAW Program Director for Animal Action Education Nancy Barr tend to animals recovering from surgery during the mobile spay/neuter clinic in Syferbult." class="caption" src="/sites/default/files/wordpress/cora_scoob_nb_syferbult_web.jpg" style="width: 350px; height: 240px;" title="IFAW’s Senior Education and Research Specialist Sue Wallace, CLAW Project Lead Cora Bailey and IFAW Program Director for Animal Action Education Nancy Barr tend to animals recovering from surgery during the mob</p /> </p></div><p><a href="http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/working-around-open-heavens-vets-help-cats-and-dogs-syferbult-south-africa" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Cats and dogs Cats & Dogs Africa caring cats charity community dogs helping hope kids learners Soweto veterinary Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:11:24 +0000 Lisa Cant-Haylett 91261 at http://www.ifaw.org Spotlight Germany: a new vet practice helps financially challenged pet owners in Hamburg http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/spotlight-germany-new-vet-practice-helps-financially-challenged-pet-owners-hamburg <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-author"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/international/about-us/cats-and-dogs/d%C3%B6rte-von-der-reith">Dörte von der Reith</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-date"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thu, 04/25/2013</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-body"><p><img alt="IFAW-Vet Alexandra knows how to treat all her different patients. Copyright: IFAW/R. Otzipka" class="caption" longdesc="IFAW-Vet Alexandra knows how to treat all her different patients. Copyright: IFAW/R. Otzipka." src="/sites/default/files/IFAW_Tieraerztin_0055%20%28Medium%29-web_0.jpg" style="width: 350px; height: 271px;" title="IFAW-Vet Alexandra knows how to treat all her different patients! Copyright: IFAW/R. Otzipka." />A sick pet but no money for the vet?</p> <p>A lot of people struggling to make ends meet in Germany find themselves in this situation.</p> </div><p><a href="http://www.ifaw.org/international/news/spotlight-germany-new-vet-practice-helps-financially-challenged-pet-owners-hamburg" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Cats and dogs Cats & Dogs cats dogs Germany low income veterinary Image cats dogs Germany low income veterinary Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:03:25 +0000 Dörte von der Reith 91131 at http://www.ifaw.org