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23The English Newspaper for Gran Canaria TheCanaryNews.com News, Views & Sunshine Summer 2014 TARA Animal Respect Association: Rescuing, Reuniting, Rehabilitating, and Rehoming Pets and Strays in Gran Canaria , Facebook.com/TARAGranCanaria or Brian@TARA-Animales.org . TARA Animal Charity Shops, Events, Pet Foster Homes & Adoptions . (+34) 928 062 891 or 634 345 812 . Together We Can Make Gran Canaria A Paradise For Animals Too! A short article to explain what TARA does and how to contact TARA for help, to foster or to adopt homeless pets, to offer dona- tions, or volunteer time and expertise. TARA Animal Respect Association (along with her founder) has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned and abused cats and dogs, kittens and puppies, and myriad more (horses, mules, burros, frogs, turtles, hedge hogs, goats, birds of a feather, etc.) in Gran Canaria for the past quarter century. TARA helped to save the lives of thousands of animals (mostly dogs and cats), finding Foster Homes and Forever Homes for the homeless.. In addition to providing medical care, food, and shelter for many homeless pets on our island, TARA devotes time, energy and ex- pertise in the aid of feral feline colonies. TARA’s efforts in concert with the community have helped to by-pass laws that prohibit feeding of stray or feral cats. TARA campaigns have contributed to significant reduction in neutering costs for abandoned pets and feral feline colony populations through eight veterinarian clinics on the island. TARA exists solely due to the efforts of the community – no govern- ment funds are available for animal charities in Gran Canaria. Our island community of animal advocates takes care of many animals in need. TARA has two second-hand shops full of formerly owned treasures donated by community members. Supporters purchase these pre- owned items through donations generating funds to aid animals. The shops are staffed by volunteers – no employees, just commu- nity helpers. The recycling of personal items supports the effort to recycle (re home) pets. It is a synergistic, symbiotic system that works wonders and exemplifies community advocacy at its best. Both TARA Shops are located across the street from the beautiful community park in Arguineguín – Pino Seco – at 63 and 67 Calle Tanausu. Shop hours are Mondays through Saturday from 1000 to at least 1600 hours. Telephone 928 062 891. The TARA email contact number is info@tara-animales.org. The TARA FACEBOOK sites: TARA Animal Respect Association FACEBOOK – the charity at large FB.com/taragrancanaria; TARA Second-Hand Shops FACEBOOK – details about products donated to the shops. “TARA-Shop-TARA-Tienda-Segunda-Mano” The TARA website: www.TARA-Animales.org in service to members and supporters beyond FACEBOOK. You can become a member of TARA by paying an annual fee of €10. TARA members receive discounts from animal clinics, pet shops, and animal beauty salons (no kidding) throughout paradise. In conclusion, TARA is a community animal advocacy group of people taking action to help animals in need. Together with other animal welfare organisations and community members working on their own, our community at large addresses the needs of our ani- mals with enthusiasm, energy, and hope. With your help, we can make Gran Canaria a Paradise for animals too. WHATDOESTARADO? “A lot of people don’t realise how much it costs to invest not only in the best possible equipment, but also in the space to be able to provide all kinds of services for domestic pets. As well as purchasing instruments and the kit we need, we also spend a lot of time keeping our knowledge up to date, attending conferences and continuing with our education, but this is what we love to do, and having the opportunity to help people and animals is the reason we spent so long studying at university” Above all, when talking to Ayose and Guaci, you get a distinct sense that they care deeply about what they do. With visions of being able one day to provide a 24hour service and expand their operation still further to be able to offer the most comprehensive facilities on the south of the island, it is evident that these two passionate professionals are destined not only for great success, but the long lasting appreciation of all those in the community they serve. “People often forget, that a pet is much more than just an accessory, but is in fact a full member of your family, and that to ensure their best health, we must check their condition regularly. Annual checkups are a must to ensure the general well being of every creature, and keeping up with all the necessary vaccinations will help to guarantee a long, healthy and enjoyable life, not just for your pet, but for every member of your family.” It is a distinct pleasure to meet people who care so deeply.