IMPORTANT NOTICE about our HELPLINE
We would like to inform you that we can only help emergencies.
When you call our helpline, please leave in a voice or in a text message
your telephone number and explain the reason why you call us. CAN YOU BE A FOSTER FAMILY?
We need foster homes where our stray animals can be homed for very short period of times - from 3 days to 3 months - depending on what you can do. All costs (food, vaccinations, sterlisations etc) will be paid for by zawf. Please contact Zakynthian Animal Welfare on tel. 6946986589
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Letter to Local Newspaper
DATE 17TH OCT, TIME 17.20
PLACE KALAMAKI RESORT MAIN ROAD
For the second time in one day tourists try to pacify a dog dying from poison, its whole body shaking uncontrollably while it dies a horribly slow and exceedingly painful death, in front of the passing tourists. Someone from Zante Animal Welfare arrives and rushes the dog to a vet. However, and again for the second time that same day, a dog dies just before it arrives at the vet's.
WELCOME to beautiful, friendly Zakynthos!! The smiles of the kindly folk in the supermarkets, tavernas and hotels disguise the sinister fact that some of them can cruelly feed poison to the homeless strays that roam our streets with no conscience. Apart from the strays, many domestic, well loved pets fall victim to the killers' poisons.
The island has a problem with strays, this is obvious. That there is virtually no help or assistance from the local councils is also obvious. A small band of volunteers do their best for an ever mounting number of animals whilst the inhuman barbarians who plant the poison are probably the ones who complain that the island doesn't have enough tourism.
Wake up and smell the coffee!! Seeing animals die in agony in the road deters people from coming here. So, if for no reason other than your pocket, STOP THE POISONING.
There are humane ways to destroy animals if that is the only answer but the indiscriminate distribution of poison which kills not just strays, is not the answer. In the long run the poison is just poisoning the image of the island.
Submitted by Penny Draper at 2009-12-03 10:32:08
Readers Letter
On Wednesday evening 5 puppies were brought to me at home by a guy who had found them at the side of a bin in Tsilivi, the puppies were in a tied plastic bag and then placed inside a brown bag, it was sheer luck that the guy was walking past and heard the puppies crying. Unfortunately 1 of the puppies had suffocated by the time they were all rescued, but the other 4, 3 dogs and a bitch were alive and are now being hand reared. Hopefully they will survive, although it is extremely difficult to hand rear especially when the litter is less than 48 hrs old, they also need to be fed every two hours to give them any hope of surviving.
This isn’t the first time that something like this has happened and you can guarantee it won’t be the last. From this particular incident we can highlight the fact that people are uneducated when it comes to preventing their animals from becoming pregnant, thus resulting in unwanted puppies, kittens etc. There are certainly more humane ways of dealing with unwanted animals other than, putting them in tied plastic bags to suffocate to death, drowning them and various other inhumane means of disposing of them.
Perhaps it’s time to explain to animal owners what they can do. Firstly, if the owner doesn’t want their animals to become pregnant, then get them sterilised, it is a relatively simple operation when performed by a competent vet, it is the easiest way and it isn’t that expensive it’s around €120 for dogs and €60 for cats.
Secondly, if the owners don’t believe in sterilisation then there are other measures that can be taken. Bitches are in Season for approximately two to three weeks i.e. 14 - 21 days, bitches will only usually accept mating between the 9th and 14th days from the start of the heat period. During this period keep the bitch in a safe place (a securely fenced in pen, in a spare room that can be easily cleaned or even a garage that has doors on), somewhere no other dogs can get to them; during this period ensure that your dog has adequate water, food, clean bedding and fresh air.
Thirdly if the inevitable happens, seek help from the animal charities they may be able to re home the puppies or kittens when they are old enough and as a final measure take the unwanted animals to a vet, they will euthanize them humanely, and I’m sure there will only be a small charge, if any for this. If this does happen however then the pet owner will need to get the vet to look at the bitch as she will still be carrying milk for her puppies, this will need to be dealt with pretty quickly otherwise the bitch can become extremely ill with milk fever.
But remember prevention of a pregnancy is the best thing and it saves a lot of heartache for everyone concerned.
09072009
Zante News
Submitted by unknown at 2009-07-14 21:54:56
“We condemn the operation of the circus on our island”
The presence of the circus with animals in the region of Ampelokipi has been condemned by the Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund.
Moves were made immediately to stop the operation of the circus, and to stress the fact that a letter had already been sent to Zakynthos Counci, and approved, asking to ban the operation of circuses which used animals.
Specifically, “On the morning of Friday 3rd June we were unpleasantly surprised to discover the arrival of a circus with animals in the region of Ampelokipi, Zakythos. The Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund took immediate action to condemn the circus and prevent its operation. We would like to stress the fact that our association sent a letter to Zakynthos Council which called for the ban on circuses with animals and the request was accepted by the Mayor Mr. D. Aktypis. Zakynthos Council made it clear that the permit for their operation had not been approved, (something which infuriated the manager of the circus), therefore the operation is illegal. The Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund condemns the operation of the circus on our island. We consider it undesirable due to the fact that it includes animals which are forced to perform. We call upon all Zakynthian residents, especially parents, to say NO to the circus and not unwittingly partake in the torture of animals, but to inform their children that the circus does not mean clever animals, joys and festivities, but animals driven crazy by confinement and fear, animals which have been taught in the most inhumane way that if they do not perform correctly they will be subject to beating with a whip or metal rod, thirst, hunger and whichever other sadistic punishment their owner sees fit. Their constant lifelong confinement in small cages within the traveling circus vehicles drives them crazy.
We call upon all citizens to ask themselves these questions: How can what man sees as entertainment be based on the pain and humiliation of animals; How entertaining can a circus be when we see these wonderful creatures, who were born proud and free, just as any other creature on earth, be compelled to carry out orders and perform unnatural acts;
It is about time this form of 'entertainment' which reduce and devalue the life of animals and human culture in general.
For years now animal welfare societies have tried to awaken the world to what a circus really entails.
The very existence and survival of the circus fosters and encourages attitudes that consider the animals slaves to the human yoke, not a living creature with a right to life and liberty.
09.07.2009
Zante news
Submitted by Zante news at 2009-07-14 21:33:56
Following recent enquiries to the ZAWF helpline concerning injured wild birds we felt it might be helpful to inform the readers of the procedures which are in place. ZAWF has no bird specialist on the island, but there is the National Park for the Treatment of Wildlife (Ethniko Kentro Peripthalsis Agrion Zoon) situated on the island of Egina near Athens.
If you find an injured bird, the best thing is to catch it and keep safe, find a box or crate with adequate ventilation and leaveit a little water. Check the bus timetable for the buses to Athens and choose which one you can reasonably get the bird onto. Please note you will need to be at the bus station 30 minutes before any bus is due to depart. Call the centre, either in Egina on 2297028367, or in Athens on 210 952 0117 and tell them which bus you will put the bird on. They will then arrange for someone to meet the bird and arrange for its onward journey. Please do not put a bird on the bus without speaking to the Park!
The container for the bird must be clearly marked that it’s going to the National Park and you will not have to pay anything as there is an agreement between the Park and KTEL to transport them free of charge.
This whole process is much easier with a little greek or with the help of a greek-speaker, but there are people in Egina who speak English, if they are on duty!
Submitted by zawf at 2009-05-06 15:11:31
Easter Bazaar
Last Thursday the ZAWF held an Easter Bazaar with a stall in St Mark’s Square in Zakynthos town. Two florist’s carts full of spring flowers and plants, hand-made candles (crafted by our volunteers) and other Easter items for sale made for an impressive and eye-catching display. Even the local police on duty said the stall brought life to the square! Many children visited the stall to have their photographs taken with the big Easter rabbit. The stall was open from the morning all the way through to midnight, staffed by volunteers, and thanks to their sterling efforts and a responsive public the sum of 923 euros was raised. Well done to all!
So many Easter cookies had been made by volunteers that along with the cakes donated by Malafouris Bakery in Laganas, some remained unsold at the end of the day. On Holy Saturday morning these were taken to the Old People’s Home of Zakynthos and were offered to the residents as Easter gifts. They were received with much appreciation and gratitude .
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for this event:
ÖÕÔÙÑÉÁ (GARDEN CENTRE) SOZOS & NEKTARIOS FARAOS, SCONTO CENTER THERIANOS, "LAGANAS" MALAFOURIS BAKERY.
Submitted by zawf at 2009-05-06 15:10:05
Zakynthos Open Darts Championship
About two months ago I was talking to Alan from ZAWF about the game of darts, Alan and his wife Tracy are both keen dart players, we were talking in general about the darts league here in Zante.
Alan said it would be a good idea if we had a darts tournament to raise money for ZAWF, I said I could that as I have been playing darts for over 40 years, and have a good knowledge of the game, that's when the ZAWF, Zakynthos Darts Open Championship was formed.
A few meetings later, Alan got me to go on air with Ailsa in her radio show on Island radio, to talk about the dart's tournament, I was well chuffed. Bobby Gee agreed to help with advertising the tournament and to be our distinguished guest and present our trophies, on finals night. He didn't know what he was letting himself in for!
Bobby talked about the tournament every day for what seemed like weeks, it also created a talking point for all the radio DJs.
Two lads from Kalamaki heard it on the radio and signed up to play, they don't play in a league, but play for fun, they reached the final of the doubles, and are now seriously thinking of entering the darts league with a team from Kalamaki.
The Tournament was played over three days, 3rd 4th and 5th of April. The competition over the first two days was brilliant as many played for fun just wanting to help a good cause.
All these games were played to BDO rules in the spirit of darts with good order from the people attending, lots of cheering and no booing. The last day was for the finals, so the competition was a bit more serious, but still loads of cheering, and encouraging cries from all attending.
Bobby Gee and Shay turned up to watch the finals and joined in the spirit of the game. Lesley from the Timepiece pool bar Alykanas was our champion chalker and checker she kept everybody in order with cries of “GAME ON” and called people up to play She has obviously done this before as the games went as smooth as could be. Fantastic job many thanks from all.
We took a 15 minute break before the finals were played. I told Bobby that one kitchen staff was besotted with him and listened to his breakfast show every day, and would love to play a simple 101 game of darts with him. Being a good sport he agreed, so I called in Widow Twanky who came flying in and put her head on Bobby's shoulder, the place was in stitches with laughter. They played a game with loads of cheering and laughter, Bobby won the game. His prize was a night out with the Widow Twanky that he respectably declined.
Many thanks Bobby for being such a sport and presenting the card winners and trophies.
Many thanks to Wayne from the local pantomime cast where he played Widow Twankie.
As fund raisers we had three football gaming scratch cards. one as a money prize one as a meat hamper donated to ZAWF, and one card with two prizes, first prize a set of darts with case and second prize of two sets of flights and stems and a signed photo of Big Cliff Lazerenko a legend in professional darts.
This second prize was won by a lady dart player Hillary and she donated it back to auction for ZAWF,
The doubles final was played between Mike and Gary from the River bar Lagana and Dave and Ray from the Timepiece pool bar Alykanas. Dave and Ray won the title of Zante Open Doubles Champions.
The final of the singles was fantastic, it was between Les from the Valais and a very talented lad, Tony from the Cheers bar Alykes. The final was hard fought with loads of cheering for both lads, Tony shot out to win the ZAWF Zakynthos Open Championship.
A certificate of achievemant signed by Bobby Gee was awarded to Andy for his two dart get out shot of 69, single 19 and bull, well done.
Many thanks to Kat and George Valais from the Valais bar Alykana for hosting the event
We made over 150 euros for ZAWF. Many thanks to every body for your support and donations.
From Zante News 09.04.2009
Submitted by Zante News at 2009-04-23 12:52:50
Zantenews 16th April 2009
I was prompted to write to you following the recent tragic death of a 16 year old youth in Romiri who lost control of his large motorbike after a dog ran into the road. It was reported in another local paper that a ‘stray’ dog caused the accident. There are a number of points this raises:
Firstly what was a 16 year old doing riding a large motorbike without a helmet, and one presumes also without a driving license or insurance?
Secondly why is it always assumed that any dog on the street is automatically a stray? Yes there are strays around, most of whom are fairly streetwise, but there are an increasing number of owned dogs whose owners allow them freedom to roam. This not only increases the numbers of unwanted puppies born to chained, unsterilized female dogs but can also, as we have seen, lead to traffic accidents.
Responsible dog ownership is sadly a rare phenomenon here in Greece; a dog may consider himself lucky not to be chained to a tree but provision of adequate food, water and shelter are a luxury for many.
Allowing your dog out to play and exercise itself without proper supervision is irresponsible and dangerous . It is up to all of us to ensure that our animals are in a secure environment and cannot escape to cause problems for the wider community. Sadly the recently introduced law on microchipping has been largely ignored by many owners, possibly because they fear repercussions if their animal causes damage or escapes.
I imagine the majority of people reading this are not the ones for whom my points are meant, but maybe we could help spread the word amongst the wider community along with the positive benefits of sterilization.
It doesn’t matter how many dogs the ZAWF manage to rehome, unless as a society we address the reasons why there are so many dogs on the streets, and tackle these head on, we will always be fighting a losing battle.
Mrs A Maganiaris
Submitted by Mrs A Maganiaris at 2009-04-14 14:59:24
ANIMAL ACTION: This is a letter from Rubrique to the ZANTENEWZ (2/4/09)
I would like to set out a few facts in reply to the various rumours that have been circulating on this island in regard to Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund and other Greek Animal Welfare Groups.
The first thing I would like to say is that I have been a volunteer helper to this organisation for a number of years. I am not on the Board, nor am I on any Committee in relation to ZAWF, but having been involved in the work that they do I have to say that I feel very strongly about the articles that I have read in the press suggesting that ZAWF or any other animal charity would send animals to other countries to be experimented on. If you think about this logically, can you think of any reason why any animal charity, run by animal lovers, would spend large amounts of time and money on these animals only to send them off to be experimented on. All the animals that ZAWF send to other European countries have to have pet passports, issued by a vet, confirming that the animal has been vaccinated, micro-chipped, blood tested for various diseases, and been given a clean bill of health by the issuing veterinary surgeon and also sterilised if required by the new owner. I know for a fact that this rumour is untrue, as I have seen the pictures of the many dogs my husband and I have fostered in their new homes, and we both feel personally insulted that anyone could believe we would be involved in such a disgusting activity, but if you do not believe me please visit ZAWF’s web site (www.zawf.gr) and check it out for yourself. Once you are on the home page if you click on links, then click on the first link (Inselhunde in Not Ev) you can see the pictures of the dogs in their new homes.
While you are connected to the web site, you will find plenty of other information about the charity’s work, such as the sterilisation programme for stray animals, both cats and dogs. This is very important because sterilised animals cannot produce unwanted puppies and kittens, and if we are to solve the problems of stray animals on the streets this is where we have to begin.
Also poisoned or injured animals need to be taken care of and I can tell you about one case of an injured animal, that I was personally involved with, to illustrate the kind of work which needs to be done. I received a phone call one afternoon last summer, asking me if I could possibly go to a particular hotel in Alykanas to pick up a dog with a hole in it’s head, and take it to the vet where one of the Committee members would meet me and authorise it’s treatment. Not knowing quite what to expect I asked my husband to come with me and we put old blankets and towels in the back of our car and set off. When we arrived at the hotel and located the dog I could hardly believe my eyes, I don’t think I have ever seen an animal still walking around with such a large injury. Someone had obviously seen this injury and attempted to treat it by using a bluey/green coloured antiseptic spray, which is used for injuries to animals, but I really can’t imagine what possessed them to do this and leave the animal on the street, why did they not contact someone who could get treatment for this dog? Well, to cut a long story short, we took him to the vets and much to my surprise he said that he would be able to save him, but it would need a lot of TLC and money. You will see what a wonderful outcome there was to this story from the before and after pictures that accompany this article and you can also find some pictures of him on the web site link with Germany, if you click on the dog called Emil.
A lot of people were involved to make this story have a happy ending including the Thomson reps, who called about the dog in the first place and also collected a lot of money through donations etc. which helped to pay for treatment and transportation to Germany, my husband and I picking him up and taking him to the vet, the various foster carers who looked after him here , after his treatment until he could be got on a flight to Germany for more treatment, and the foster carers in Germany while he has been having treatment there. So you can see why they need more volunteers to help them, and if you think that you could spare a little of your time, an hour or two every now and then would be so helpful, please contact them. The email address is info@zawf.gr
If you don’t think you could help with anything like the above, volunteers are also needed to help with fund raising and things that don’t necessarily mean direct contact with sick or injured animals. Anyone with any ideas at all to help with the work that they do will be welcomed with open arms.
There is one other subject I would like to comment on, and that is the amount of times I have either overheard someone, or actually had it said to me, that they don’t think ZAWF are any good because “we phoned the Help Line and “they” did’nt do anything”. I would just like to say that everyone I have worked with over the years is a “volunteer” and that there are not very many of them. They all have a living to earn and/or families to look after as well as doing as much as they can for the animals and if we could find a few more “they’s” to help them, even more could be achieved, and I think that instead of criticising them we should encourage them and give them all the help that we can.
Submitted by Rubrique at 2009-04-01 17:02:40
Stray Action Pet Therapy Hellas
The team from SAPT Hellas (implementing three projects funded by “the Stavros Niarchos Foundation”) visited the island last weekend on invitation by the Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund.
A team of 7 people and 6 dogs (ex strays who have now been adopted and trained by SAPT) gave a presentation to the island’s schoolchildren about the correct way to look after animals. The children and their parents had the chance to ask questions and especially liked the second part of the presentation when the trainers invited them to meet the team’s 6 dogs.
ZAWF believes that these events help towards the education a new generation of animal lovers.
Submitted by ZAWF at 2009-04-01 16:52:51
Action Figures Over Past Two Months
January 2009
Dog Sterilisations: 12 female, 7 male
Cat Sterilisations: 8 female
Dog Adoptions: 33
February 2009
Dog Sterilisations: 10 female, 2 male
Cat Sterilisations: 7 female, 2 male
Dog Adoptions: 19
The fund’s work is currently very difficult because there is no place to keep the animals we save. Therefore all the members of ZAWF keep a number of animals in their homes. We receive calls to our helpline for us to help abandoned puppies, dumped in fields or rubbish bins or to take care of injured on the roads, shot or poisoned. All of these animals are looked after in the homes of ZAWF volunteers until they are adopted.
As soon as we take on a stray we take it to the vet for a health check and necessary vaccinations. It is then immediately put on the adoption programme. The time it takes until a suitable family is found could be anywhere from two weeks to two months. Due to the large number of strays in Zakynthos, the more foster homes we have, the more animals we can save from the streets.
We are asking animal lovers living on the island to help us by temporarily fostering an animal. We desperately need foster homes!!
ZAWF will pay for the expenses (food, vaccinations and anything else that is needed) until the animal is adopted.
If you can help us to give the chance of a better life to a stray animal please contact call 694 698 6589
Submitted by ZAWF at 2009-04-01 16:51:38
Action Plan. April – June 2009 Sterilisation Awareness Project
Over the coming months the Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund will conduct an organised campaign to help raise awareness for the need of sterilisation of domestic pets.
We will place posters at frequently used places on the island, and distribute information leaflets. We will also run a number of radio and TV advertisements, and regular articles will be published in local papers to help those who have not yet understood how simple, painless and important these operations are for the sake of the animal's good health.
With past experience over the years and numerous calls to our helpline during the summer months reporting unbelievable number of puppies dumped in rubbish bins, in fields and gardens, we decided to focus on informing all Zakynthian citizens about the importance of sterilisation. Everyone must be made aware that it is cheaper to sterilise a female dog rather than look after a litter of puppies. In most cases the owners do not find enough homes for the puppies, and they become another of the island's strays.
Today there are 60 dogs and 32 cats on the adoption programme being looked after in ZAWF foster homes. It is estimated that there are approximately 500 stray dogs on the island, and an unmeasurable number of cats. Once the 60 dogs currently in foster homes are adopted, the Fund can help the next 60, so with simple maths, and a lot of hard work, we can save the current strays. But for every 60 that we save, another 60 puppies are born on the streets. That is the reason behind our campaign for sterilisation awareness.
In last week's paper, we featured Lily and Albert who are waiting for adoption. They have not yet found a new home, if you can help please contact Debbie on 6973524129
Submitted by ZAWF at 2009-04-01 16:48:18
Dogs Rehomed in Germany
In reaction to rumours that dogs sent from Greece to new homes abroad as part of various animal welfare adoption schemes are in fact being sent to animal experiment centres, ZAWF sent Zante Newz the following article:
In 1841, when Greece was trying to stand on its feet as a newly established country, the first animal welfare kennels were being built in Berlin.
Today, one question, “Why are there no stray dogs in Germany” is asked only of naivety. Anyone experiencing problems doesn’t have to be arrogant and refuse the help of his neighbour.
The truth is that you will not find hungry, thirsty and sick animals on the streets of Germany. In every town and suburb, and in many of the villages there is an animal welfare society equipped with kennels. Here somebody can take a dog if they do not have the ability to look after it. These animals are usually adopted quickly because German people on the whole prefer not to buy animals, but to adopt them from these kennels, even if they are mongrels. They would easily consider adopting an elderly animal, or one with health problems.
The state kennels are run by a committee of volunteers and not by civil servants as in Greece. All kennels have a manager and trained staff with qualifications in animal care.
The education and awareness surrounding animal welfare begins in the classrooms, with special programmes aimed at generating the animal loving citizens of tomorrow.
The breeding control programme also runs efficiently, with the majority of dogs responsibly sterilized and not roaming the streets.
There are a number of programmes on German TV featuring the work of the animal welfare societies and animals on the adoption scheme.
Rumours have been circulating that the stray animals of Greece are being sent to animal experiment centres in Germany. There is no evidence to indicate that the animals that go abroad become anything other than happy domestic pets.
In Germany the legislation regarding animal experiments is very strict. The European Convention for the Protection of Animals Used in Scientific Experiments has been approved by the European Union 23/3/1998 (1999/575/EK). Article 21, paragraph 3 states that ‘stray animals of the domestic kind are not used in processes. (by processes it refers to any type of experiment carried out on the animal, scientific or otherwise).
The Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund has a close co-operation with the German animal welfare society, Indelhunde-in-Not, in Siegin and acts a branch of ZAWF in Germany. The members of our sister society have as their main aim the protection, care and adoption of our island’s strays. We all know that unfortunately in Zakynthos there are more strays than willing, responsible families to adopt them.
Let’s look at things realistically. Even if a dog is adopted in Zakynthos, (an island which doesn’t show respect towards it’s animals) the odds are that it will be tied up outside, or on the roof or balcony, getting the odd kick now and then. Life in Germany with large parks everywhere and most homes having gardens gives animal lovers the opportunity to have two or three dogs. The dog is part of the German family. It sleeps on the bed with the children, the family bath it, take it to the vet for regular check-ups and most attend training classes. When a pet dies it can be buried in an animal graveyard or cremated.
The adoption process is also very strict from the Greek side. Applicants attend an interview, their environment is assessed before and after the adoption takes place, and they sign a contract containing strict terms and guidelines.
The Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund keeps a file on every animal adopted abroad, and maintains contact with its new family who agrees to send us photographs or video so that we can check the progress of the dog we once saved and got attached to.
ZAWF members regularly visit the families who have adopted rescued animals (October 2008, January 2009, next visit March 2009). We check the animals living conditions and behaviour.
Our members know very well that the animals, which with so much effort, expense and sacrifice of personal time, have been saved from the dangerous streets of Zakynthos, have finally found the homes they deserve.
Published in "Zantenewz" 19/02/2009.
Submitted by ZAWF at 2009-02-23 16:39:33
GAWF “Once Upon an Animal” Competition
Dionissia Marinou from Zakynthos won first prize
The tenth writing competition for E.F.L. students organized by the Greek Animal Welfare Fund was a resounding success with a record number of participants (6.952) from schools throughout the country. Dionissia Marinou, a 15 year old student from “Diana Paraschi, Languages School” Zakynthos, won the first prize at section 2. Apart from the essay, Dionissia produced a book with various photographs with her entry.
The standard of the entries was particularly high this year and there are certainly some budding authors and authoresses waiting to be discovered in many schools. In particular, students in Section 2, who wrote about dreaming that they were animals, showed astounding imagination with stories about insects, such as ants, and all kinds of different animals from mice to elephants. Judges were impressed with the compassionate thoughts expressed by the students, their understanding of the issues and the high level of English. Burlington Books sponsored two prize giving ceremonies in Athens and Thessaloniki and Dr.Iain Reddish, from Eurogroup for Animals based in Brussels, presented the prizes at both ceremonies.
Section 2
First Prize
Dionissia Marinou
Zakynthos
It was a rainy day and it was very cold outside. My brother and I were going to school when we saw a puppy alone in the cold. The puppy didn’t have a mother and it was crying. The puppy was so cute. It had brown eyes, black hair and white feet. Its tail was black and brown. In its eyes everyone can see that it was so scared and hungry. My brother and I gave it some food and took it to my uncle’s to take care of it because he loves dogs and cats.
When we got to school, there were seven dogs without owners. Everyone was kicking them and laughing at them. That was so disgusting! I felt for these poor dogs. I went home. I ate and did my homework. Then I decided to take a nap. I had a strange dream. I was a dog without an owner. I was cold and starving. I was looking everywhere for something to eat but I couldn’t find anything. Then I sat outside a restaurant. Everyone was looking at me. Nobody gave me anything to eat or water. I was walking alone for hours when I found a house. I felt so happy because I thought that they would give me something to eat and drink, but they kicked me like so many dogs. The years and the days passed and I was ten years old. Nobody took me home and so I died because I was very ill.
I woke up. I was so scared. I went to my uncle’s and I took the puppy. It was so happy when it saw me. I named him “Lucky”. Now when I see a dog without an owner, I feed it and give it water.
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