Society for Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt explained
Society for the Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt, or S.P.A.R.E., is a non-profit animal welfare organization in Egypt. It was founded by Amina Abaza and Dina Zulfikar in 2001. It is the first animal welfare organization in Egypt to address the situation of all animals, including dogs, cats, and donkeys.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Aims
S.P.A.R.E.'s greatest goal and challenge is to eliminate the cruel mentality which allows people to abuse animals. By raising public awareness about animal welfare in Egypt, SPARE works continuously to convince Egyptians that compassion towards animals is not a luxury, it's a must.
In addition to providing kennels, clinics, and spay and neuter operations, SPARE acts as an animal advocacy organization. It has undertaken causes such as improving conditions at the Cairo zoo, fighting the growth of "private zoos" in Egypt, and improving government standards relating to Egyptian slaughterhouses.[10]
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Notes and References
- http://www.sparelives.org/index.pl/about About S.P.A.R.E.
- http://greenheritagenews.com/animal-rights-activists-up-for-action-against-animal-abuse-in-egyptian-university/ Animal rights activists up for action against animal abuse in Egyptian university
- http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/students-accuse-veterinary-school-animal-cruelty Students accuse veterinary school of animal cruelty
- http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/middle-east/animal-rights-movement-starting-to-stir-in-egypt Animal rights movement starting to stir in Egypt
- http://www.animalsaustralia.org/media/press_releases.php?release=71 Egypt animal welfare group condemns reopening of live trade
- http://www.animalsaustralia.org/features/spare_egypt_amina_abaza.php SPARE a thought: the inspiring story behind Egypt’s first animal charity
- https://web.archive.org/web/20030505043854/http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2001/557/fe3.htm The (awful) truthabout cats and dogs
- http://www.worldanimalday.co.uk/event/school-visits-to-spare-celebrating-and-raising-awareness-about-animals/ School visits to SPARE celebrating and raising awareness about Animals
- http://www.yourmiddleeast.com/features/one-heart-or-none-at-all-interview-with-an-activist-on-animal-abuse-in-egypt_6942 One heart or none at all: Interview with an activist on animal abuse in Egypt
- Animal Jobs Direct (2009). Working with Animals, p. 99. Animal Jobs Direct.
