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PROJECT 22 - Ruwaysat - 50 dogs


August 22, 2024

Our Project 22 – Vaccination and Neutering of 50 Street Dogs in Ruwaysat.

Exhausting and a total success.

The project started on August 22 and was completed after 4 days.

26 females and 24 males.

This significant project is made possible thanks to the dedication and support of our team: Dara, Ulrich, Juju, Ahmed, Noah, Hany, Yasmine, our skilled catcher Walid, the Veterinary Clinic led by Dr. Albert, and of course, your generous donations.

On to the next big project adventure…

Day 1

August 22, 2024
Capture of 13 dogs

Day 2

August 23, 2024
Release of the 13 dogs.
Capture of 13 dogs (one of them was too old and had heart problems—he will not be operated on but will receive an ear tag so he won't be anesthetized again). So, a total of 12 dogs today.

Day 3

August 24, 2024
Release of 13 dogs.
Capture of 18 dogs, but only 16 can be operated on. One had high blood pressure, and a mother is still nursing her 6 puppies.

Day 4

25. August 2024
Release of the 16 dogs
Capture of 9 dogs

Day 5 - Final

26. August 2024
Release of the 9 dogs

PROJECT 21 - Ruwaysat - 50 dogs


July 1, 2024

Our Project 21 – Vaccination and Neutering of 50 Street Dogs in Ruwaysat.

Exhausting and a total success.

The project started on July 1 and was completed after just 3 days.

We had a veterinary team from (AMC Snap Team led by Rasha) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551916034670 as well as Dr. Albert from the Domina Vet Clinic https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552637614314 and his team, who neutered and vaccinated the 50 dogs.

25 females and 25 males
Each veterinary clinic neutered and vaccinated 25 dogs in just 3 days – an amazing achievement.

In addition to the usual rabies vaccination, Dr. Albert and his team, at their own discretion, also vaccinated the animals with a long-lasting antibiotic and treated each dog with anti-tick spray.

Walid, our dog catcher, came from Cairo – he, along with Joana, ensured the capture and transport of the dogs to the clinic and then their release.

Our volunteer helpers in this project, to whom we extend a big thank you, were: Sarah, Dara, Lai Hoo, Massimo, and Yasmine.

On to the next big project adventure…

Day 1

July 1, 2024
Capture of 19 dogs

Day 2

July 2, 2024
Release of the 18 dogs - one bitch has to stay in the clinic for another 14 days for further medical care.
And capture of 21 dogs.

Day 3

July 3, 2024
Release of 21 dogs
Capture of 10 dogs

Day 4

July 4, 2024
Release of the 10 dogs

PROJECT 20 - Hay El Nour


We have two young female dogs that need to be spayed and vaccinated.

Additionally, there might be an older dog, as Laura charmingly puts it, that she still needs to check.

Laura will take charge of our project, personally capturing the dogs and bringing them to the veterinary clinic. After the surgeries, she will return them to their territory on the streets.

The dogs are in areas like Naama Bay, Hadaba, and Hay El Nour—places where they are more accessible to people because they live among them.

Therefore, we don't need to use a blowpipe for sedation here.

Step by step, we are making progress. So far, our organization has spayed and vaccinated 93 dogs and 50 cats.

I would say, let's keep going—for a carefree and harmonious coexistence in Sharm El Sheikh.

Note: This project was never fully completed - we are therefore removing it from our programme.

PROJECT 19 – Vaccination of 16 Puppies


On our "Water for the Stray Animals" tour on May 24, we encountered many puppies.

• Old Market, behind Clock Square – 1 puppy
• Old Gate, Sharm El Sheikh – 2 puppies
• New Gate, Sharm El Sheikh – 6 puppies
• Hay El Nour Association Land – 7 puppies

So, 16 in total. Since only 1/3 of newborns typically survive, we want to vaccinate the puppies to give them medical protection for their lives.

In 5-6 months, these puppies will also be spayed or neutered.

We are definitely collecting donations for each of these little rascals.

With 250 euros, these little ones have a great chance.
Thank you for your help.

Note: This project was never fully completed - we are therefore removing it from our programme.

PROJECT 18 - Rixos & Radamis Hotel - Napq


A spontaneous and very important project!
When everyone works together like this, we can achieve a lot!

The day before yesterday, Mr. Gharib (Government) asked us to attend a meeting at the Rixos and Radamis Hotel.

The point of the meeting was that the hotel had an important event and didn’t want the 15-20 stray dogs on the premises.

In such a short time, good advice is hard to come by. To prevent the dogs from being rounded up and simply abandoned in the Rowaset area, “The Path to Humanity” took responsibility for the dogs, with the support of the hotel and the government.

A place near the hotel had to be found. Fortunately, there is a riding stable nearby with empty stalls. It took hours to track down the owner.

Mr. Gabr and 2 of his employees met us at the stables. He immediately decided that we could use the stables. A truly wonderful person, he even offered that we could always count on his help. A big thank you for that, Mr. Gabr.
https://www.facebook.com/MrGabr93?mibextid=ZbWKwL

On the first evening hunting the pack, we were completely unsuccessful. Nowhere were the dogs to be found. Unfortunately, their territory often includes the beach and the adjacent large construction site.

Then yesterday, we started early—in 37-degree heat, we were out from morning until evening. There was no time to call Walid, our dog catcher from Cairo. But the hotel’s General Manager, Mr. Gurhan Yuksel, offered us his full support. He sent Ahmed, a young man who had already helped catch animals, along with another hotel employee. Armed with food and a catching rope, we set off.

Joana, our volunteer and “dog whisperer,” did an amazing job. All the dogs were tame, and she practically petted them into the dog crate.

Mr. Mohamed Gharib (Government) also joined us at the construction site. Through great teamwork, we were finally able to catch 7 dogs—2 puppies, 1 dog that was already vaccinated and neutered, and 4 unmarked dogs.

All but one were taken to the horse stables, where it’s nice and cool, and were cared for. The remaining dog was immediately taken to the clinic to Rasha and her team.

Today, we will return the puppies, who need their mother, and the neutered dog will also be released. The other 3 will be taken to the clinic to be vaccinated and neutered.

We were all totally exhausted but very happy to have solved this “sudden” problem with humanity.

Thank you, Fabio, for the great photos. (Nice to have you back, my friend 🙂 - even during the Sea Shepherd days, Fabio was always by my side, providing us with the most wonderful photos and videos).
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008209142418

4 dogs will be vaccinated and neutered.

All 7 dogs are now back with their pack.

PROJECT 17 - Parrotel - Lagoon-Area - Shy

We know Shy from our Project 2 - at the Parrotel in the Lagoon Area in Napq. The dogs have become quite attached to their caregiver, "our Joana," and are visiting her more and more often, occasionally making themselves quite comfortable in her garden.

After a few days of getting to know each other even better, Joana noticed severe seizures in Shy. They were so serious that she had no choice but to take him to the animal clinic.

Since April 12th, Shy has been under examination. He is eating, and after two days, he was feeling better. Everything indicated that he had been poisoned. As far as we know, not by human hands, as the people in the area are open and kind to the animals. Instead, he may have ingested rat poison or something else.

Now Shy is fighting for his life, and the seizures are getting worse.

Joana, who has borne all the costs so far, we want to support here. Several blood tests need to be done to find out what's going on. As mentioned, not just for Shy, but the other 3 dogs in this small pack, while not experiencing seizures, appear weak and sick.

Is it the rat poison or the wastewater used for watering plants? Is it plastic being burned right across from the residential area?
As long as we don't have an overview here, all the dogs in this area are in danger.

If you want to help Shy, simply write his name in your note. Thank you.

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After two more days in the animal clinic, Shy suffered so much from the recurring seizures that he became aggressive and bit out. We had to put him out of his suffering with heavy hearts. R.I.P. Shy

PROJECT 16 - Rowisette - Ronja

Allow me to introduce Ronja. The still young dog was spotted in Rowisette, injured. It's fortunate that there are still people who report such incidents to one of the animal welfare activists.

We were asked if we could take care of Ronja – and of course, yes. Fortunately, Ronja was easily put into the car, and off to the veterinary clinic we went, where she was promptly taken care of.

Nothing is broken, but the cuts practically reach to her eye. Additionally, Ronja has an infection in the wound and countless ticks on her body.
She will be stitched up, treated for the infection and ticks, vaccinated – and on Friday, she will also be spayed.

The cost for Ronja: 50 euros – if anyone wants to contribute to the cost, that would be great.

Thanks to Heike for picking up the dog, Luca for reporting the dog, and Noa for helping to get the dog into the car.
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Ronja is doing quite well so far. The wound and inflammation on her face are being taken care of and will continue to be treated. The ticks that were scattered all over her body are gone.

Rasha from the animal clinic keeps us updated on this matter. Ronja is expected to be spayed this Saturday, after a few days of rest and healing.

A big thank you to the clinic and Rasha, as well as a special thank you for the donations.

Just for your information, it is understood that any excess donations received for one project will be allocated to the upcoming project.

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Completed, Ronja has been safely returned to her area after being neutered, vaccinated, and healed.

PROJECT 15 - Aqua Blu - Hadaba

We received a request from Mr. Gharib of the Doctors' Syndicate in Sharm El Sheikh asking if we could take care of the dogs roaming around Aqua Blu in Hadaba.

About two weeks ago, there was another poisoning incident there, where some dogs died. They were accused of attacking a guest at the hotel.

There are still 5 dogs left, very sweet ones, just sunbathing on the grass in front of the complex. Two of them still need to be neutered. To prevent these 5 from being eliminated as well, we are happy to take care of them.

And since Walled, our catcher, will be in Sharm again for the next 8 days, after the Eid celebration - the conclusion of Ramadan, we can quickly finish this project.

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The two dogs have been captured, they are already neutered and vaccinated.

PROJECT 14 - Lucky

This dog was captured at our project 8 Sierra to be neutered and vaccinated. He was extremely skinny, not eating, and not participating in life anymore.

The vet diagnosed him with a blood parasite that requires long-term treatment, including infusions and medical care.

After 2 weeks, he's already doing better and eating. There was a moment when we considered taking him out of the clinic due to lack of donations, as this treatment incurs high costs.

However, after a call-out on Facebook, we received some donations to fully heal the dog.

Hence the name Lucky. Thanks to everyone who helped to get Lucky back to his pack in good health.

PROJECT 13

Another cat project – specifically at our feeding station in Naama Bay and Sunterra.

10 cats have been operated on, are healthy, and free again.

This project is under the leadership of Heike.

PROJECT 12

Puppy Action

Area: El Nour and Aida

As announced, we will keep the puppies out of the "regular" projects and introduce separate projects specifically for them. These little rascals need to reach a certain age to be vaccinated and spayed. Additionally, the mortality rate is high... often, not even half of the little ones make it.

We are now collecting funds for vaccinating and spaying 10 of them. Our funds are currently empty. Therefore, please help us with donations and spreading the word about our organization.

Please remember that it's not just about the animals, but also about us as a society. By helping these puppies, we demonstrate compassion and empathy and send a message that we advocate for the well-being of all living beings.

3 dogs have already been captured and are at the veterinary clinic. They are Amy, Fiona the black female, and Electra.

The project has been completed - 10 puppies have been vaccinated and neutered.

Thanks to Heike and Sabrina.

PROJECT 11

And once again, we return to the area near the Rixos Hotel and Radamis.

During our marathon days in March, the hotel called us asking for help as a new pack had appeared on their premises. Spontaneously and with great enthusiasm, the volunteers took on this project as well. It was worth it.

5 dogs were captured, vaccinated, and neutered. The wonderful thing about it is that the hotel staff helped to capture the pack.

PROJECT 10

(Sunterra)

Cats are everywhere in Sharm El Sheikh. We coincide with the heat or mating season of the cats with our project by Sibylle.

It is all the more important to neuter the cats as soon as possible to prevent fights among them and, naturally, to sustainably reduce their numbers.

Note: This project was never fully completed - we are therefore removing it from our programme.

PROJECT 9

(Hadaba / El Nour / Old Market)

6 female dogs

This time, our "female dog" project is a bit more scattered.

Currently, the females are in heat, which means they can become pregnant quickly.

Normally, we aim for a balance between males and females in the castrations. But these females might already be pregnant, which requires a quick intervention.

PROJECT 8 - Sierra Compound in Napq

This is a COMMUNITY PROJECT involving all the people and Facebook pages of ALL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS in Sharm El Sheikh.

Unfortunately, on January 27-28, 2024, in this residential area, dogs were poisoned while searching for food in the large garbage dump of this residential complex. A nerve agent was mixed into the food. 9 dogs died, 3 were at the veterinarian's for a few days, including 2 puppies. Although it is now illegal in Egypt to poison innocent stray animals, it still happens.

We intervened immediately... We addressed the government - filing a complaint that we all need to come together to improve the situation between humans and animals. We also demanded that this act should not go unpunished and that the government should strongly condemn it.

Our efforts paid off. The manager of the housing complex was strongly urged to dispose of the garbage within the compound within a week and to close all holes in the fence, gate, or walls.

26 dogs were captured, vaccinated, and neutered.

PROJECT 7

In Hadaba near Tivoli, we have a pack consisting of 3 males, 2 females, and their 7 puppies.
One of the females was in heat and possibly already pregnant, so she had to be spayed.

In total, we have had 7 dogs here vaccinated and neutered.

PROJECT 6

At the Hyper Market - Back Road in Nabq, we have a pack of 7 dogs, all of whom need to be neutered/spayed and vaccinated.

One of the males has an inflammation on his penis and requires treatment with antibiotics. Another male has an eye inflammation, and we will also provide assistance there.

This project will receive our 3rd feeding station, as seen in the photos, which is absolutely necessary. The regular donations currently cover 4 feeding stations - which is tremendous and warrants a big thank you in advance.

PROJECTS 6, 7, 8 and 11

Are completed

PROJECT 5

Part 2: Cats in "Gold Sharm"

Since there are 80 cats in the area that need to be neutered/spayed and vaccinated, we have taken on this big project.

20 cats have already been operated on and are now back with their feline friends.
With this project, an additional 10 cats were vaccinated.

This time, with the remaining funds, dog and cat food was purchased to ensure our feeding stations are well stocked.

PROJECT 4

We are currently raising funds for our Project 4 in the Rixos Radamis area. The pack here consists of 2 female dogs, 1 male dog, and 6 puppies.

The 3 adult dogs need to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated.

Later on, the 6 puppies will also require the same procedures, provided they all survive. Unfortunately, it's a sad truth that, on average, only half of the puppy litter makes it.

In such cases, the collected funds naturally go towards the next project.

PROJECT 3

In Namaa Bay, "Gold Sharm" looks like a ghost town. Many residents have moved away, leaving behind the "street cats," and there are quite a few of them. Our animal-loving friends in Sharm estimate there are about 80 cats in the Gold Sharm area. It is absolutely necessary to neuter/spay and vaccinate them to give them any chance of survival.

Since this is not cheap and we need to make progress quickly, we will divide the 80 cats into 4 projects to start neutering/spaying and vaccinating them as soon as possible to counteract the unstoppable reproduction.

Here are the first 20 cats that have been vaccinated and neutered.

PROJECT 2

A pack of 6 dogs - in the area of Parrotel Lagoon

The dogs hang around the gates of a factory and are looked after by the workers there.

Unfortunately, the factory is right next to a hotel, so it was very important for the dogs to be vaccinated and neutered. This prevents them from fighting and displaying territorial barking.

They are a lovable and very friendly pack, able to look into the future without worries. They receive food and water - and they no longer cause any disturbance.

P.S. The photo with the dog that appears to be snarling is not aggression; it's his way of smiling when he sees Joana, who sometimes brings food to the dogs.

PROJECT 1

A pack of 8 dogs - in the Laguna Vista area

In this area, stray dogs have been a considerable problem for quite some time. Every mating ritual brought about intense fights with other dogs in the vicinity. Many residential areas complained about the noisy dogs. Unfortunately, this pack was very shy around humans, making it difficult to capture them.

Our volunteers fed the dogs to gain their trust. However, we had to use blowpipes to tranquilize them before taking them to the animal clinic.

They were all at high risk of poisoning by people who were annoyed by them. Now that they are all neutered, they stay in the place where we offer them food and water daily and no longer engage in fights. The pack can now lead a quieter life with less danger.

10.09.2023

After this little kitten was found on the street suffering from severe herpes, Heike, a local volunteer, took it to the veterinarian - Dr. Ahmed.

We decided to euthanize it. Even with treatment, it would not have survived on the streets of Sharm.

As you can see, Dr. Ahmed simply wrote down the euthanasia fee on a piece of paper, which we only tolerated this time because our board covered the payment. In the future, we need invoices for our accounting.

Sorry for the "not-so-nice photos" - but unfortunately, this is the harsh reality.

11.09.2023

The dog Bobby is 14 years old, nearly blind, but she receives eye drops, and it seems they are working.

Bobby has lost her owner twice because they passed away.

A woman from Sharm took pity on her, and she lives in an annex with her.

However, the money was not enough to have Bobby undergo a medical checkup after two days of nosebleeds. She had to stay at the veterinary clinic for 3 days, which cost around 155 euros.

Our board covered these expenses.
Bobby is doing fine so far - the bleeding has been stopped. Her kidney function is not the best, but her blood values are normal.
Then, we hope that Bobby manages to live for a few more years. She is a very lovely dog and certainly deserves a better life.

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