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First National Animal Welfare Conference in Murcia


The PAES National Animal Welfare Conference is being held at the Costa Narejos Hotel, Los Alcázares, Murcia from the 16th to 18th October 2015 and is believed to be the first of its kind in Spain. Three animal welfare organisations from Murcia and Almeria: ACTIN, San Animal and Cruz Azul, are collaborating on the PAES (Protección Animales España) Project which is creating great initiatives and programmes, including the National Animal Welfare Conference.


The conference is aimed at those who would like to learn more about running their own Trap, Neuter and Return campaigns; volunteers involved in shelters, sanctuaries, rescue groups and foster pet parents, as well as anyone who loves animals and wants to get involved.


Delegates will be able to learn about the lifesaving changes taking place across the country and the organisers are confident that they will take those ideas back to pets in shelters, and with rescue groups, in their home towns.


“Our mission is to bring together as many people as we can who are involved in animal welfare in Spain, to encourage co-operation and exchange of ideas” said Lyn Baines, Conference Manager. “We will be launching the PAES Project at the conference and we have some exceptional speakers on various topics.”


The best-of-the-best experts converge at the PAES National Animal Welfare Conference to share their ideas and expertise: leaders of the no-kill movement, experts in animal care and behaviour, marketing and fundraising experts, professionals from private and public animal welfare organisations, and more.


Topics will include: Animal Welfare Law


European Microchip Database


Compassion Fatigue & Compassion for Rescuers Knowing Your Boundaries & Keeping Safe Education in Schools and/or Canine Assisted Therapy Animal Behaviour


Galgos & Podencos in Spain Animal Fellows & Zooplus World Veterinary Service & Trap, Neuter, Return TNR of Cats – The Spanish Experience Creating & Managing Cat Colonies Communicating Your Cause/Marketing & PR Tips


“We have speakers from all over Europe who will share their expertise and experiences with our delegates” commented Lyn. “We know how hard it is running an animal welfare charity, so we have kept the registration donations as low as possible, so that we can engage as many people as possible.”


You can find out more about the conference itinerary and how to register by visiting their website: www.proteccionanimales.es or by emailing conf@proteccionanimales.es


PAES (Protección Animales España) is a project that has been developed by the ACTIN Association (Charity Number G30866925) with the aim of bringing together associations, protectoras, animalistas, government, authorities and professionals or companies interested in animal welfare so that, by working together, we can make a real difference in improving the welfare and treatment of animals in Spain.


Our aim is to provide a Legal Group, Veterinarian Group and, eventually, our own Rescue Centre, to co-ordinate fostering with the various local rescue charities. This will enable us to monitor dogs and pass them as fit, before they are released to foster homes and, eventually, their forever homes.


Pets in Spain.


Lotta is a 8 yr old Collie cross. She has been to the vets and is negative for all Mediterranean diseases. She has a slightly enlarged heart but this doesn’t affect her and she is on medication for it. Call: 645 469 253. More animals for adoption on www.petsinspain.com. To advertise an animal for adoption email: info@petsinspain.com.


Last Hope Dog Rescue


ARCHIE is 40cm high and fully grown. He is an affectionate dog. Could you give this wee boy a home. He is fully vaccinated and will soon be passported etc. Tel 634 065 540 or 965 073 084 or email lasthopedogrescue@outlook.com.


My name’s Quique. I’m a one year old medium sized male doggie. I am lovely and


I am vaccinated, debugged and castrated. See my profile at http://protectoraoriolana.org/ficha/1938/. Call volunteer Laura on 633 923 530 and she’ll answer any questions you have.


K9 Club.


Meet Duke, 11 month old and house trained. Fully vaccinated, passport and ready to go. Friendly with people and other dogs. For more information please contact 600 845 420 or 865 776 348 or visit the web site at www.k9club.es


Calling all animal charities - let us know about your forthcoming events and animals for adoption. See page 4 for contact details.


other dogs. I am waiting for someone to rescue me from a life in the refuge.


ASOKA San Bartolomé sociable


with both people and


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