Ray of hope for the Innocent
In the dark alleys of the backyards in Sharm, where the shadows are hiding the garbage bins, between the smelly leftovers and trash, there is a life we might know about, but so often close the eyes in ignorance. Although for those who live there it is a question of life and death.
They’re the homeless animals, who live in colonies somewhere in your neighborhood behind the scenes of your everyday life.. Cats and dogs strived by instincts live a miserable life and reproduce, right in front of us, spawning and multiplying out of control. It’s easier to defy nature and blame it on them, as it would be their fault, but actually we, humans, are responsible for this misery.
Sharm Action for Animals (S.A.F.A.), working with volunteers and charities, is taking action to help. I met a few of these wonderful people to get more information about the actual situation in Sharm.
Sally Spenceley and Alina Sarycheva, told me all about the organization. The founder of this charity based group is Maggie Benson, with Diane Clemont, Sara Wassef and some others have established this organization in 2011, because they realized, that the situation of the stray animals was getting worse and worse.
The official solution is the so called “ the quick fix”, meaning the simple poisoning of the animals (often house pets are victims to this method, too), then dispose their bodies outside of the town. Cruel way and (at the end of the day) not efficient enough, on the long run. Sharm Action for Animals is offering a different solution and much more humane way.
They are working through raising funds, collecting animal food or even veterinarian help. Many pets have found new homes by adoption through SAFA during the past years. Besides adoption, the organization’s main program, due to the rising number of the stray animals in the backyards, is the so called TNR ( Trap, Neuter, Release ).
The animals are collected and delivered to the Pets Hotel. The vets operate there and the animals stay for the appropriate post op recovery time before being returned to the spot they were collected from. Considering just one unsterilized female cat and her offspring can be responsible for over 10,000 kittens in just four years, we think this program is pretty important to the health and safety of Sharm’s animal population. Same for the wandering homeless dogs in packs.
In the month of July, they have made an agreement with Dr. Albert Gabra, a well known veterinarian to start neutering on stray animals, heal then release them. Every day 3-4 animal will be cured 3 days a week. They need our support in every way, mostly donations. We can buy their special rubber armband for 25 EGP in numerous pet shops and public places in Sharm, such as Miro Pet shop, Maze Pet shop, Shark’s Bay Pet shop, the Lounge Bar and many more. If you wish to help this way, you’ll find the places.
Neutering is a long term solution, but if we seek immediate help, adoption and fund raising is where we can start to take part of the work of this organization. Not only money is needed, but also animal loving people, who can volunteer to be with the cats and dogs and make their lives more comfortable. SAFA has taken over the animal shelter in the Rowaysat area of Sharm, they need all kinds of volunteer work to keep up the place in human conditions. They welcome anybody, who would like to give a precious moment to an abandoned cat or dog simply by giving them company and love. It starts always with just an excursion to see how they are in the shelter without any commitment, just spreading some love to the dogs and cats playing.
You can find information about Sharm Action for Animals on their website http://www.sharmactionforanimals.com , Facebook page: Sharm Action for Animals. Let’s make a difference or simply call 01282216345. Learn to know about their events, donation and volunteer possibilities.
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