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The phrase “the union makes the strength” has been demonstrated to be true again with the organisation of the campaign against the abuse and abandon of animals, organised by Gabriella Cavalieri, active member of the Association of protection of animals and plants in Fuerteventura, OKAPI, in the Shopping Centre Atlantico, Castillo on the 02/10/10, director Michel Díaz, who kindly offered space in the premises, has helped OKAPI to spread out the message of love and respect to animals, together with the slogan of the Mayor of Antigua, Gustavo Berriel: “Dog without expiration date searches for owner without disposal date.”
In this event participated the 4th Company of the Guardia Civil Seprona who exhibited their great work regarding interventions to watch over law application and protection of local nature. The Canine Rescue Unit of the Cabildo participated with an exhibition of their dogs and explained how important animals are in daily life. Priceless are the efforts of the president of OKAPI, Thomas Wittwer and his family Andrea, Cecilia and Kim, who are confronted on a daily basis with the dramatic situations to rescue and save dogs lives, together with the volunteers Judit, Mónica, Karen, Gabriella, Rini, Marlene, Claudia, the lawyer Maite, the vets Javier, Bernabé and Raul who always are available in emergencies.The cooperation of many shop owners in the commercial centre and of the island has made it possible to offer a full-day activity programme like: a signature initiative to create an incineration facility for animals, shows, talks, theatre, face-painting for kids by Tic Tac, the clown Pablo with his “invisible” dog, music bands “Segundo Vital”, the youngster Brian who performed on his violin, a lottery, a drawing competition, etc.
Videos were shown to underline the importance to eliminate the suffering of animals, the abandon, the over population of the dog pounds, the castration, and make aware that animals are living creatures that have their own intelligence, thoughts, feelings, emotions, sensations and that they – like we do – do not want to be hurt. OKAPI, plants and animals of Fuerteventura would like to thank you all, including the media, for this successful event. And – like many said during the event – “Let’s do it again!!!”
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