ACE Egypt
-
Upload
helen-collins -
Category
Travel
-
view
91 -
download
0
Transcript of ACE Egypt
ANIMAL CARE IN EGYPT
ACE was started in the year 2000 when two English women, Kim Taylor and Julie Wartenberg visited Luxor on holiday. They saw the poor condition of caleche horses and other working equines….
An ‘Oasis’…
ACE was started with “washing and grooming” facilities, which provided somewhere for the animals to rest and be cared for. It
soon became clear that much more than this was needed…
(wash area at the current ACE Centre)
Challenges…
The working animals suffered from sores and injuries caused by poorly fitting home made harnesses and tack like this.
A vet was employed and as the work expanded, with the help of a small legacy and a major fundraising drive in the UK, the new ACE Centre was built.
It opened in January 2008
Busy work…
From the very first day, animals were queuing to use the improved facilities and receive free treatment from the vets...
Advice…
The vets also advise owners on animal welfare, especially on how to prevent injuries and sickness. Dr David has an
audience while he treats a horse…
Help…
Young boys will often be responsible for the families’ working animals. Showing children like these how to replace chains and
ropes with kinder head-collars (which ACE provides) helps prevent sores and wounds
Teaching…
ACE’s Egyptian teacher, Wael, shows them that animals feel pain and hunger by means of classroom activities and by being
shown the animals…
Small animals too…
Increasingly, local people, especially children, are bringing their dogs and cats for free treatment.
There is nowhere else in Luxor for them to go for small animal treatment.
This dog had a severe infestation of ticks and was treated by our vets.
Caring…
These boys brought their puppies for a check over by ACE vets and sometimes Dad comes along as well…
Emergency…
ACE also provides emergency treatment for farm animals. This young boy has brought his sheep for treatment ...
Knowledge…
Dr Assma with volunteer vet Zofia examining a horse. Increasingly, ACE welcomes Egyptian student vets in their
holidays, to spread knowledge even further
ACE runs a programme where vets and student vets visit from all over the world to assist our 4 Egyptian vets and exchange information and knowledge.
Busy work…
Student vets assess the condition of this emaciated horse – a sight all too common in Luxor at present...
Saving…
This mother and foal spent time at ACE in recovery after the foal was born by Caesarian Section. ACE is the only place in Upper Egypt where this kind of surgery can be performed – it is often life saving ...
BBC Report…
Kim was interviewed about how the huge drop in tourist numbers since the Revolution has affected the animals. She said that people are struggling to feed their families – but the animals on which their livelihood often depends, are also suffering…
The current situation in Luxor was highlighted recently on the BBC News.
Hard life…
Donkey and dog scavenge for food.Whatever the situation in Egypt, ACE is there for the animals
– and for their owners.