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A Plea From the Qatar Animal Welfare Society
QAWS WARNING: NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS
On Tuesday morning I was called out to an apartment building near Subway Signal for a dog rescue.
When I arrived at the site, I found a 3-4mnth old puppy that lay dying on the cement. I picked the pup up and rushed him to the vet, knowing full well what the final outcome will be. I wasn't even sure though I would make it, but when I reached my destination, he was still breathing, only just.
He died on the table at the vet shortly after.
The vet diagnosed that he was severely malnourished and dehydrated and due to this had died a terrible death.
The kind people that had called me to collect him couldn't tell me how long he had been there, but the faeces I had seen outside the apartment look quite old, which meant he had probably been there a while.
While I understand that its not always possible to know if you have stray dogs in your area, please take note of your surroundings, as you will soon see a spot he/she might use as a toilet area. If you happen to notice this, please make sure that if nothing else, you do put water out just in case they come back. A dog can scrounge for food, but water is very scarce. If you wish, a bit of food won't go to waste either.
I have attached pictures of the puppy but it is NOT for sensitive viewers. Please use your discretion when viewing.
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Mercia said
Thats so sad, I suppose ...Thats so sad, I suppose thats the downside of your job.
PM said
God bless you Xena ...We have stories from the life of the Prophet (saw) about caring for all God's creations. It just breaks my heart when any of these creations suffer.
A life unexamined is not worth living -- Socrates
Snowstorm said
what a pity ...those who have pets would find it hard to digest......
very very sad.....
YOU DONT KNOW ME, DONT EVEN TRY !!!
swissgirl39 said
sad ...but xena you are doing a great job to help them
in case i can come back to doha and you need some help i will be there.
take care
:-)
Oryx said
Xena ...I am not even going to look at the pictures.
Just bless you Xena.
Scarlett said
Xena... ...How people can treat animals like this is totally beyond my comprenhension.
To those people who drop animals off in deserted areas(or occupied areas either!) and "think" someone will pick them up or just don't CARE if someone will or not...remember, what goes around, comes around in life and death.
Animals are dependent upon humans for survival..so please, be kind to them and at least give them water....if not food....and take them somewhere safe.
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. --Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)
pranay91 said
we need an SPCA here in ...we need an SPCA here in doha...
canarybird said
such a ...Such a shame and a pretty animal into the bargain - what a way to die.
Scarlett said
yes, pranay... ...we certainly do...the number of abandoned and mistreated animals is just so sad......
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. --Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)
thexonic said
Poor dog... it pisses me ...Poor dog... it pisses me off to see how humans can become worse than animals and do such things.
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"Be Like a Flower, Which gives off it's fragrance
even to the hand that crushes it.
Eco-savvy said
Found Cats in heartrending conditions ...is there any place where we can drop them,
sometimes their survival chances are doubtful.
Xena said
Pranay... there is a SPCA in Doha.... ...its called Qatar Animal Welfare Society or QAWS.
The only problem is that it is not as yet a recognised facility and the people that are involved are, along with the generosity of others trying to keep it running.
They are a group of animals lovers that will go to the end of the earth if they can, but sometimes in these cases, that just not enough, and heaven is about all we can offer them......
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
visit www.qatarpets.org
Oryx said
Animal Rights? ...Unfortunately animal rights are going to improve until basic human rights are respected.
They are Qatarising so many jobs esp 'non-technical' ones... well I'd like to see them work under the conditions as the labourers, housemaids etc.
There would soon be some human right laws brought in instead of these fancy conferences and blethering that lead to nothing.
Gypsy said
I'm going to be at QAWs ...I'm going to be at QAWs this afternoon, I'm on firm orders from my mother not to bring another pet home...
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princess habibah said
I could not go past the ...I could not go past the first picture. (crying my eyes out at the moment)
How could people be so cruel and dispicable? At least put some water out for the poor puppy!
That dog looks just like my dog "Sam" when I was a kid.
Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi
Oryx said
Xena ...If you need me to look after a cat or dog let me know.... acutually i think it would be very therapeutic for me :)
dandy0510 said
sad.. =( ...****************************************
PEACE NOT WAR FOR 2008!
smile and be happy as always! =)
herne said
That is so sad! :( I ...That is so sad! :( I hope this was the last case and it won't happen again. And so disappointing that most people don't care about animal here at all. :(
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tallg said
Thank you Xena for bringing ...Thank you Xena for bringing this sort of thing to everyones attention.
To everyone - the volunteers at Qatar Pets/QAWS (including Xena) do an amazing job with very limited resources and need all the help they can get, so please don't be afraid to contact them and offer your services and/or resources.
And if you're seriously thinking about getting a pet then they are the people to get one from. There are some lovely animals there who would have met the same fate as the dog in this story if QAWS hadn't stepped in. And after one visit you'll have fallen in love with at least one of them. Trust me, I know!
Supernurse said
terrible, just ...terrible, just terrible......I'm speechless. Is QAW a charity?
Xena said
Thanks Tg.... and you speak from experience.... ...Tg and his lovely wife recently became the proud parents of Camy, one of our rescues.... she couldn't have asked for a better home.
Supernurse, QAWS is in the process of applying for charity status, but as with everything, beaurocracy is a nightmare... we are getting there though
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
visit www.qatarpets.org
Xena said
Swissgirl... we are always needing ...volunteers for walking, grooming and loving the dogs.... we are only a small team of ladies that take care of their day to day needs and sometimes, we don't have time to just stop and give them a cuddle, so we rely on the volunteers to do as much of that as possible.
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
visit www.qatarpets.org
tallg said
And I'll just add that, as ...And I'll just add that, as well as benefiting the dogs, going up to QAWS and taking a few dogs for a walk is a lovely way to spend an hour or so. You really feel like you've stepped out of the city and found a tranquil spot, even though your just a stones throw from Villagio!
Dianapilar said
animal lover ...I take my hat to u Xena, u tried ur best, all the best and the center for the future.
Supernurse said
Let me know, I'd love to ...Let me know, I'd love to make a donation. I only give to animal charities, always have done....or is there any other way I can help?
desert_queen said
Thanks Xena ...for putting it on QL ;)
DQ ;)
www.qatarpets.org
Moonbeam said
QAWS ...Thanks Xena for ptting it up from my side too.
It's hard to look at the pictures. What a sad end this poor puppy endured. I add voice to the our plea from QAWS; please remember, summer is on our doorstep.............and it s the worst time of the year for our four legged friends. Hot temperatures, lack of food and worst of all water; and all that when people leave for their holidays, so the little attention they might have gotten becomes a distant mirage.
If you are here during the summer and would like to help, please let us know. It is the hardest time of the year for the shelter. Fostering, dog walking, cuddling and volunteering are scarce during the peak of summer.
On behalf of all of us (Poppy, DQ, Xena and I) Thank you! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! It is only through awareness, and sadly sometimes suffering too (as in this case) that change can and does happen.
Keep spreading the word! Blessings to all.
http://www.qatarpets...
abm said
Agreed ...It is sad so see such an image and thank you for brining awareness about QAWS it's always good
however I see priority for our humans dying from starvation in africa and other places around the world
something to keep in mind
just my opinion
Alexa said
Well, as right as you ...Well, as right as you are about that abm, I am here in qatar, and I can do something here. And feeding some stray animals here does not hinder one to give for the people in Africa.
It requires wisdom to understand wisdom : the music is nothing, if the audience is deaf.
Walter Lippmann
someonenew said
I'd like to help ...I'd really like to help. I'm not in Doha right now but I will get in touch with you guys as soon as I am there.
Good work Xena. It really takes a lot of gutts and determination to actually do something for the poor animals.
azilana7037 said
I would have some free time soon... ...I think I can lend a hand (or two)...will send you an SMS/text for the details...
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" -Eleonor Roosevelt
jarhead said
Stray! ...Just to let you know, i have seen stray dogs in bin mahmoud area...they look really thin as you can see the ribs and the dogs have wounds and scars all over the side. I have seen 3 dogs in bin hamoud but there may be more. I think these animals would be better off with qaws.
desert_queen said
Please..... ...If someone would be able to Foster one of our dogs for a couple of months get in touch with us.......
At the moment we are desperately looking for a Foster-home for Daz, who really needs a break from the shelter as he just had an operation and is recovering from that.....
So he could really need a break for a couple of months in a loving/caring home.....
If you could offer him this....please contact us.........actually contact Xena or Moonbeam....as I`m leaving for a couple of day`s......
Xena & Moonbeam ......Good luck for the coming days ;)
DQ ;)
Ps: if you wanna see Daz....go to www.qatarpets.org and click on adopt/foster a dog ....
THANKS.....
normanila2000 said
HI Xena, ...Can you do something to these stray cats hanging out in the dumpster near our place?
EMS- "Our job is to save lives and we are highly trained to do it"
desert_queen said
normanila2000 ...you can contact QCC, Miss Dorothy.....I`ll send you an PM with her contact details
DQ ;)
www.qatarpets.org
desert_queen said
buzzz ...;)
www.qatarpets.org
Moonbeam said
DQ ...Bye.....................we'll miss you whilst you're gone :(
xxx
www.qatarpets.org
Scarlett said
DQ....have a wonderful ...holiday...its well deserved!!
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. --Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)
desert_queen said
Ohhhhhhh ...that`s sooooo sweet of you girls ;)
Just came back from the shelter..... to say bye to my babies :(
Please keep an eye on Ella for me........;)
And my gosh....this Ollie is a karakter hahahaha .....go and check him out......;)
DQ;)
see you in 10days again xxxx
www.qatarpets.org
palmtree said
to Jarhead, are the 3 ...to Jarhead, are the 3 strays black , brown and small white 1. If they are then they live outside my house and i try to make sure they are ok, i now have 2 rescued dogs in my house and this weekend i found a new puppy in the area which is currently snuggled up at my house!!! I called Qaws and they are going to help me and take it off my hands in a qouple of days,
Its amaing what those guys are doing there.
irrysa said
i'm so sorry to read this. i did not dare 2 look at the pictures ...If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.
johny_boiei said
oh nooooo ...my GOD cant believe this that such a beautiful animal lost his life becoz of someone bad out there...really bad person who didnt care of this beautiful dog
"Imagination is more important than knowledge"
qatarisun said
i even didn't open the attachment ...I guess there are some pics of this poor puppy in the attachment, and i just cannot see such things.. even the story itself made me almost crying.. i am too sensitive to such stuff, for sure...
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This Too Shall Pass.....
poolplan said
You get locals spitting at ...You get locals spitting at the animals in the zoo, and throwing ice cream at them etc. Stray animals haven't got a chance on the streets.
It's not much fun being a cat in Qatar!
desert_queen said
poolplan.... ...neither is it to be a dog in Qatar.....and that's why we ask you all to help us out by feeding and putting a bowl with water outside for these animals, and keep an eye on these animals for us, as we can't be at all these places at once........
And please do report these cases to us .......as we do as much as we can......but can't do it without you guys!!!!!!
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
DQ;)
www.qatarpets.org
Gharbawy said
How to Volunteer ...Hello There
How can I volunteer with QAWS, I would really like to help, the group need to get bigger and raise more funds.
How to contact them?
also is there an emergency number to call if I found an animal in danger?
Thanks
desaim20 said
Animal Lovers, ...You may know that I have a dog which I brought from Janet last year and the Vet charged me around QR220/- for so many injections and medicines, I am still keeping him after one year but the amount of complaints I receive from the compound from my Arab neighbours and also they have threatned me with police action.
My Pet has never been aggressive only thing he wants is attention and wags his tail to go near to anybody in the compound, he has never dirtied any place in the area. So pet lovers following is the problems you may face with your pet.
1. Complaints.
2. High price of Vet fees
3. High price for the nutritious food you give.
4. If you are not careful everybody will throw some food which is not suitable and that may cause food poisoning, and end up paying the exorbitant fees and you cannot find any pet medicines so easily.
desaim20 said
sorry the vet charged me ...sorry the vet charged me QR2200/- missed one zero.
jasminejasmine said
Pets ...I agree with point 1. Many compounds have recently tightened up on the rules regarding pets. Pople may have had a dog for a year and then suddenly they are told it has to go. Neigbours can make trouble for people also. However, many of the complaints are about noise. If you work full time, don't adopt a dog unless you are sure he can cope with being alone all day.
The two main vets have similar charges. The fees are something to consider when adopting a dog, you have to be able to afford the vaccinations and medications if they get sick. Personally, I think that the fees are reasonable, you would pay more in the UK for a consultation and medication but it can come as a shock if you are not expecting to pay at least 150QR most visits.
Food is an expense, whether you buy from the supermarket or the vets, it works out roughly the same cost.
I am not saying don't adopt a dog, but consider desaim2's points first, they are so accurate. QAWS want to adopt dogs out, they really don't need to have them returned after a week because the owner didn't think it through!
someonenew said
I dont think its absolutely ...I dont think its absolutely essential to feed dogs "Dog food". Can we not feed them home food- a mixture of meat and vegetables and pulses? It works for our dogs back home.
jasminejasmine said
food ...There are lots of receipes on the net for balanced dog food. Offal is quite cheap here and very nutritious, you just have to watch they don't gain too much weight. Regular bones and chews are also so important, the main large expense in dogs is dental problems caused by a build up of tartar. If you ask in carrefour, they will cut up bones for smaller dogs and they only charge a few riyals (if you get the right person behind the counter), otherwise you have to resort to sign language, very embarrassing!.
someonenew said
yeah there are a lot of ...yeah there are a lot of alternatives to Dog food on the internet. But Vet's charges and medicines are an expense you cant cut down.
Moonbeam said
giving bones to dogs ...Whilst JasmineJasmine is correct, bones can be given to dogs..............but hang on and read before you start giving your dog bones. I grew up knowing what bones and parts can be safely given. Unfortunately that is not the case here, and just saying 'bones' doesn't mean that ANY bone can be given. Many people simply do not know what kinds of bones, cooked or uncooked can be given. Watch out though, because your dog will get very 'gassy' LO ;) and constipated!
My alternative: Bone-meal (ground up bone which you add to their food) and ground baked eggshells. I collect the eggshells, rinse them, place in the oven for a few hours at 100C until they get very dry and brittle, and then I grind them to a fine powder. This I add to their food. :)
SO.........To be on the safe side.............DO NOT GIVE:
If you want to give your dog a bone then:
3 Steps To Safer Chewing
If you think your dog would benefit from chewing bones:
bone away if necessary.
For further reading go to: http://www.thepetcen...
QAWS & Qatar Pets
http://www.freewebs....
brandylady said
photographs ...I had to look at the photographs, broke my heart
It makes me so angry to know that people can do this to helpless trusting animals, after all, if you give them love and care they repay you tenfold!!!
If I want to volunteer for dog-walking etc, could you give me some idea of the times it would be best??
tallg said
brandylady, you need to ...brandylady, you need to contact QAWS about volunteering; http://www.freewebs....
brandylady said
volunteering ...thankyou tallg, will look into it, can't bear the sadness of hurting animals x
desaim20 said
help me find a [this post ...help me find a bitch for my male dog he is on heat. Sorry to write on this site but that is also a kind of torture here for the poor guy.
Badly needed, for the dog.
Moonbeam said
Desaim20 ...Male dogs do not experience being on 'heat'
The best thing you can do for your dog is to have him neutered!
Sorry, but with all the strays thanks to people breeding their dogs without thinking of where the animals will be homed; you will not get any sympathy from me.
Be responsible and have your dog neutered!
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manditojr said
if only I could ...If only I could find a dog to help and take him/her to the states with me.
mr_rob said
lol [AT] desaim20 - you'd ...lol /-a-t-/ desaim20 - you'd best get the rubber glove and the vaseline out for the poor chap!
arust029 said
Just show up at QAWS and ...Just show up at QAWS and fill out the volunteer paperwork. They are very welcoming of volunteers
arust029 said
SPCA Qatar ...Inshallah by Gods Will i am working on a project of establishing a SPCA Qatar. If anyone wants to volunteer in establishing an SPCA, give me a shout on my e-mail:
a.rustom/-a-t-/hkhqatar.com