In October the Anguilla Animal Rescue Foundation – with funds donated in memory of Penny Hope-Ross and Joan Hill, dedicated AARF members who passed away earlier this year, and additional funding from Besson- Cooper – sponsored a free spay/neuter month including free vaccinations to those bringing their dogs and cats in for surgery. A total of 85 dogs and cats benefited from this project. Project Manager, Suzie Donahue, would like to thank the veterinarians and dedicated staff at Morlens, and all the responsible owners who helped AARF to make this a success – and help control the births of unwanted puppies and kittens on the island.
In November, Malin Granroth, an expert on human-dog interaction from Finland, did a two-week education and dog training project on Anguilla, sponsored by an AARF supporter and managed by Johanna Pasila, AARF Education Chair. On weekdays she visited the local schools together with former and current AARF dogs that she had been working with and chosen for this purpose.
Malin talked to a total of 23 classes in the primary schools and kindergartens about the benefits of animal care and the positive relationship between owner and pet. Together with a 6-month old AARF puppy Twister she also visited the students at the Blossom Centre and the D.O.V.E. 2 Centre.
On the weekends both private and group dog training classes were offered to Anguillian dogs and owners. The dog training was free and focused on the relationship between the dog and its owner, providing tools to train on one’s own and work towards desired goals. This pilot project was the first of its kind and a huge success with a total of more than 30 dogs participating.
– Press Release
