Date: 13, June 2011(Monday) 7:00pm
Venue: Kempinski Hotel, Chengdu China (at 2011 Asia for Animals Conference)
Canino Hero Award
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Since 2003, more than 31,000 animals have been sterilised and treated both at Soi Dog's centre in Phuketand at mobile clinics throughout the region, including the neighboring provinces of Krabi and Phang Nga. Gill lost both lower legs in 2004 after contacting a rare bacteria whilst rescuing a dog from a flooded water buffalo field, but was actively working again days after discharge from hospital.
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Canine Welfare Enhancement Award
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The PAWS successfully drafted and lobbied for the first animal welfare law in the Philippines, which was approved in 2008. They have also lobbied for the Rabies Act, which increased penalties for dog meat traders. In 2009, The PAWS helped block the entry of greyhound racing and filed the first prosecution case against dog fighting in Philippines. PAWS is also committed to promoting sterilisation, vaccination, and humane education in Manila.
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China Canine Welfare Award
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Established in 2007, a very young and knowledge-based team forms the POHOME. The POHOME built its shelter based on RSPCA standards, and provides regular vaccination and sterilisation services.
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The above awards were presented by SPCA Executive Directo Mr. Sandy Macalister. |
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The event is published in the PawPrint - the newsletter of SPCA
