My First Blog
Tags: blog, dogs, First, Conference, doggysnaps, international
After 35 years working for Dogs Trust, I’m delighted that technology has given me the opportunity to talk directly to so many of our supporters. So here it is… my first blog.
The last week has been one of great joy and great sadness for me. Last week I was at our International Companion Animal Welfare conference in Slovenia. The eighth conference we have organised to assist animal welfare organisations from all over the world.
Over 200 delegates attended the Conference, representing 34 different countries as diverse as Pakistan, Poland, Sri Lanka, Greece, Canada, Spain and Japan. Speakers gave presentations on topics such as neutering, animal behaviour, shelter management, veterinary matters, youth education, the law and fundraising.
There were many highlights but, for me, seeing the sheer enthusiasm of delegates facing terrible problems with little money was quite emotional. One speaker was reduced to tears by the level of commitment shown by the attendees!
It was also tremendously heartening to hear from people who had attended previous conferences and put what they had learned into practice. Shelters have been built, neutering programmes launched and educational initiatives started. It was also great to hear that organisations in cash strapped countries are starting to have some success with their fundraising.
Egos were left behind as delegates from rich and poor countries willingly shared their knowledge and experiences. All in all, a great occasion that gives us much hope for the future of animal welfare across the globe.
On a sadder note, I have just attended a memorial service for Lt Colonel RoosemaleCocq OBE MC. Rosy, as he was affectionately known, was once the Chief Executive of Dogs Trust – or the National Canine Defence League as it was then known. Rosy took over the NCDL in the 1960’s when it was a debt ridden organisation with little hope of survival. Thanks to his great dedication and love of animals, the fortunes of the charity were turned around. Without Rosy, it is no exaggeration to say that Dogs Trust would not be here today.
Rosy did live long enough to see the start of building work at our new Glasgow centre – a facility he was desperate to have built. The centre will stand as a monument to his huge contribution to animal welfare. As well as a mentor in my early days at the charity, Rosy was a great friend and I shall miss him terribly.
Finally, on a happier note, Dogs Trust has just launched a brand new website to allow dog owners to celebrate the four legged friends in their life. So, check out www.doggysnaps.com where you will be able to share photographs of your dog, browse through pictures of thousands of other dogs and chat in the forum section. See if you can spot the very handsome Cairn Terrier who shares my life!
That’s it, first blog done. Hopefully, the first of many.
Best wishes to dog lovers everywhere
Clarissa
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Thank you for helping the dogs.
Hi there, just wanted to say well done for the Dog's trust website, keep up the good work.
I am glad that the conference went well.
Take care, God Bless you and all at Dog's trust.
Elaine
Elaine Hallett at 15 Nov 2006 18:53
Blagger
Hi Clarissa
Lovely to read your comments I am currently sponsoring a gorgeous looking dog called Blagger
Julie Dickerson at 27 Nov 2006 19:53