VAFA

Wonderful Report

I thought I commented before, so sorry if this is a repeat. 

Thanks so much for this report on your second trip to the Vafa shelter.  It's so good to hear that the shelter is thriving and making improvements.  Nothing makes me happier than to see the faces of contented dogs.  I respect all the wonderful people who work and volunteer there--they are angels, as you said before.

I would like someday to see more about the second Vafa shelter and to get some more information about the cats that are being cared for, as I know from reading on the new web site for the shelter there are cats being cared for.

The love of animals and the wish to care for them crosses all political boundaries and all walks of life.

Dear kfravon

You are so sweet and kind person ... an angel .

Thank you .

from a dog owner

many people adopt a pet and once the newness wears-off the just leave them outside.

In every metropolitan city here in US, if a stray dog or cat is reported to humane society, once they pick them up and feed them for 7 days or so, then if no one adopts them they are just put to sleep.

do not adopt a pet if you are incapable of tending them.

poison to cats

dear red wine, i don't know if it's the 'people' who do that.

i understand the authorities put out orders for cats/dogs to be removed off the streets, and i suppose that's one way for them to handle it...it's crazy!  

funny story (not too funny for my in-laws though): during this recent trip, i started feeding a couple of their street cats in the backyard--and basically two of them parked right outside our bedroom window during the entire 2 weeks.  Apparently after we came back to the US, one of them found her way in to the house, and had a litter of kittens in my dear mother-in-laws bedroom closet!  they found out after the kittens were born....and put them outside in the backyard in a box. i was too afraid to ask if the mother stuck around, as i understand they don't stay if their litter is moved....

it's so so sad..

i understand a group is working on a system to at least catch the cats and spay/neuter them, so they can control the population of feral cats...it is not an easy project though.  again--i promise to keep you posted as i learn more.

Dear kfravon

I heard many people in Iran giving to cats food with poison...

Is this true :=( ?!

Thank you for information,God bless you .

kfravon jaan

Thank you so much for any update. They are all living creatures and people are always helpful if they are updated and know how to help. 

Feral cats in Iran...

I understand there are a few groups who are working on establishing a cat shelter-- they are small groups who are already rescuing as many as they can...
Vafa originally started with cats & dogs rescue, but due to lack of space and resources, they had to choose one over the other...

I promise to keep you all posted as I learn more. 

Red wine

I agree. My uncle used to feed 9 cats in his garden and since last week they have ALL not returned. He is so depressed. Apparently in Iran they use poisoning as population control for cats and dogs. Poisoning is one of the most painful ways of dying. I hope this didn't happen to my uncle's cats. I hope someone in Iran helps cats too and lobbies for better way of population control of strays. People in other parts of Asia are doing this but I do not think in Iran there are such efforts .

My greatest respect to the people who run this shelter. And the doggies are so cute.

Lucky Dog

Yeah ... They are realy lucky dogs but how about iranian cats ?! anybody help them or ... ?!

God !!!

"What Iran Needs"

...is teaching kindness and generosity. 

As they say, the proof is in the pudding. I find that countries who are cruel to animals lack progress and and deny human rights for their own people.

What Iran Needs should begin in the very core of their humanity. They must understand and desire compassion. They must believe in God (or Allah) within themselves not up some where in the la la land. If they believe in their inner divine, then they'll feel guilt and responsible for their sins and cruel acts. 

great pictures

very touching...  what a great lady...

Good work Great people!

Everything is sacred.

Thanks

Thanks for your time and efforts.  I agree with you about Mrs. Lida Esna-asheri.

My family members and I have been supporters from day 1.  Interest is growing and I hope we can open other shelters for more and other creatures.

Mohammad Ala 

HHH JAN

the # 7 should say PERSIAN GULF countries.

All the other wish list are reasonable.

For some reason I'm too sensitive about it as to personally buy -cutted from the local Iraqi store here called KHALIJ MARKET !!           Maziar

What Iran Needs

1. Social Security and pension system for the elderly and the poor

2. Fixed-rate Income-Tax for incomes above the poverty level

3. Shelter for homeless and abused women

4. Anti-discrimination law for the physically-challenged including a law forcing all public businesses and organizations to eliminate staires and make buildings accessible to wheelchair users and elderly

5. Animal shelters with veterinarians in location

6. Strict inforcement of reasonable law

7. Tight border control with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Gulf countries to prevent drugs from entering

Just to start!

How to adopt a vafa dog from USA?

Dear Sheila,

North America is probably one of the easiest countries in which you can adopt a dog from overseas. There are some regulations.
One of the first angels who adopted a dog from Vafa shelter and brought him to US put together a list of items that need to be put together in order to make the transport as smooth/easy as possible and here's her blog:
//animalhaven.ning.com/profiles/blogs/adoptin...

there will be many volunteers/fans who may travel to iran in the summer, and i bet we can handle the transportation for you.

feel free to email me if you have any further questions:
kfravon@yahoo.com

How do you bring the dogs to US?

Do they have to go thru some health check up? what did you do? I'd be very interested to know the process.

Fantastic blog

What a wonderful bunch of people they are to take care of these lovely animals. Please continue to keep us updated.