“ Animals do have something to say. They may not have a voice nor a language that we humans can or even wish to learn. Nonetheless they have lots to say - not just about themselves , but about the world, about how living creatures interact with one another and finally - about us.”
Kristine Cilvere – founder of the Animal Friend Trust.
Since the project ‘Once a human had a friend’ was set up in April 2004 it has provided food , medicines and shelter for man’s smaller friends who have fallen on hard times. Some are common everyday pets , others more exotic animals , but all have lost an owner and ended up in an animal shelter. Others are strays who have suffered or are in need of urgent help.
This project’s inception is the work of “The animal friend trust” and “The animal friend” shelter. Both of these rely entirely on private help and private donations . The “Animal Friend” shelter cares for approximately 80 cats on a daily basis , and an average of 30 animals receive veterinary help at the “Animal Friend” vets clinic. Around a hundred stray cats per month are sterilized . Over the 15 years since it was established approximately 13,000 animals – dogs , cats , hamsters, rabbits , pet rats , pet skunks , budgerigars , tortoises and even a pygmy pig , have been rehomed. These are all happy endings!
Your donations to this project will help to:
- purchase cat , dog , puppy / kitten and any specialist type food
- provide vaccines , medication as well as veterinary support . Often the animals which have been taken in are so weak that they require special assistance - injuries need medical attention or even
- provide essential items for their welfare such as collars, leads , food bowls, hutches, beds and
- inform the public at large and publicise the search for caring and kind new owners for those homed at the
- develop an educational programme focussing on the welfare and protection of animals , especially for children and young people , thus helping to promote the understanding of animal characteristics / behaviour and encourage responsible attitudes towards
It is also possible to make donations to “Once a human had a friend” using the phone number 9000 6781 (The cost of a call is 1,42€ ).
However time too can be worth more than money, even much more , because a warm welcoming heart cannot be bought. There are many ways in which it is possible to help , for instance by becoming a volunteer at “The animal friend trust”.
To find out more about both “The animal friend trust” and “The animal friend shelter” go to our internet site www.dzd.lv where you can also see all the current residents at the shelter.
“We protect those who cannot protect themselves, and help those who are most in need of our help”.
The Project is placed online on: 09.01.2016
Project completed 31.12.2016
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It's also possible to make a donation by calling to the charity phone number 9000 6781*.
* Call charges 1.42 euros, including Lattelecom service charge per call 12.1%. If you can not donate calling from mobile phones, please contact your operator to find out whether your selected tariff allows you to make calls to phones charity. Unfortunately, the prepaid card users are not able to donate to charities by calling the phone.
