Recent Events -- 近期活動 

AnimalsTaiwan is going to obtain Charitable Status

動 物台灣即將晉升為合法的慈善團體囉！

動物台灣有個令人振奮的大好消息要告訴大家！在十月八日，台灣政府終於批准我們的申請，讓我們可以在完成一系列程序之後，正式成為合法的慈善團體。許多曾經參與活動的志工也許知道， 我們為了這項申請已經忙了許久，而這個天大的好消息，將會在未來的發展中，為我們的組織開啟許多機會的大門。

特別要感謝帕米爾法 律顧問公司，協助我們進行申請，沒有他們的鼎力相助，就不會有今日的成果。另外還要感謝Pat Farr (她最近剛搬到紐西蘭)，因為她投入大量的時間跟心力，和帕米爾公司共同合作，進而促成申請的成功。

如今即然政府已接受了我們的申請，將會有一系列的程序必須完成在，政府承認我們為正式慈善組織之前。我們必須集合一個超過100人名單，這分名單是 我們作為非營利組織的成員名單。動物台灣同時也必須產生一個奇數人數的董事，最少七人，並產生一位董事長。至少必須有三次的成員大會，用以完成每一階段的 選舉程序。請留心，這些程序對於台灣的任何組織取得慈善團體的身分，是絕對必須的。動物台灣正在尋求志願者，成為我們的成員以協助我們取得慈善團體的法律地位 。成員將繳交一定數量的經費做為基金，並有權利參與動物台灣的重要決定--將影響將來走向的決定。例如說：一旦政府登記我們為慈善團體，動物台灣的成員將可以決定如何統籌分配組織的基金，來協助我們的計畫，像CNR等；也可以決定動物台灣的使命將如何宣傳。然而在這些發生之前，動物台灣需要至少100位成員，如果你有意願成為我們之一，請寫信給 。

Help Us Fly Taiwan Strays To A Bright Future

 A fundraiser was held to send four of our dogs to the USA. Grace, Bliksem, Honey, and Laifoo were four dogs rescued from the streets of Taipei by four concerned dog lovers in AT. Grace is blind, Bliksem has three legs, and Honey and Laifoo could not find homes in Taiwan. However, they got lucky and found loving and caring homes in the USA. The fundraiser was held on the Grandma Nitty’s rooftop. Thanks to everyone who showed up and contributed. Honey recently flew to the USA and the others are on their way. Have a look at the adoptions section of the newsletter to see some pics of Honey’s new home!

幫 我們的動物飛向更光明的未來

我們辦了一個募款活動讓四隻狗狗飛到美國去。Grace、Bliksem、Honey及 Laifoo 是四隻被動物台灣愛狗人士救起的台北流浪狗。Grace 眼盲，Bliksem 只有三隻腿，Honey及 Laifoo一直在台灣找不到家。但牠們都很幸運受到美國家庭的青睞因此我們辦了一個募款活動讓牠們飛到新家去。在此感謝來參加活動和捐款的人。 Honey已經在美國而其餘的狗不久後也要飛去了。大家可以在領養部份看到Honey在新家的照片!

2007 Animal Whoop Festival

In September, AnimalsTaiwan had a booth at the 2007 Animal Whoop Festival sponsored by the Animal Protection Association of The Republic of China. At this event we managed to get an additional 20 sponsors and raise NTD $30,000 in sponsorship funds! A number of new volunteers showed up and did a great job of promoting the sponsorship campaign, selling merchandise, and talking to the public about AT. We even had a mini-flea market which raised about NTD$7000.

Thanks again for all volunteers and sponsors!

2007 動物呼喚主題園遊會

這 是由中華民國保護動物協會舉辦的一場大型的動物保護園遊會。動物台灣也設了一個攤位。在這次活動中動物台灣又召到20個贊助人，募進了三萬台幣! 新進的志工也做了很多義賣、籌款及宣傳等工作。現場的迷你跳蚤市場更是募進了七千元。

在此感謝所有志工及贊助人!

AnimalsTaiwan 101: New Volunteer Orientation

Every couple of months AT likes to hold an orientation session to introduce new volunteers to the facility, let them meet our friendly dogs and cats and learn about the many ways they can contribute. An orientation session for new volunteers was held at the AT facility in late September and a number of new faces showed up. AT Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Lo is in charge of this event. To find out about the next AnimalsTaiwan 101 session please contact 0912-950-939.

動 物台灣101 說明會

每兩個月動物台灣都會開一次說明會，讓新的志工認識收容所看看我們友善的狗和貓還有了解他們可以 協助動物台灣 的方式。9月底的說明會上就出現了一些新面孔。這個活動的負責人為Michelle Lo。想知道下次動物台灣101 說明會的細節請跟 (0912-950-939) 聯絡。

ANIMAL RIGHTS RALLY

On October 14th in Taipei, a rally was organized in reaction to a recent incident involving the de-skinning of a dog by a man in Taiwan. The rally included people from a number of animal welfare groups as well as many concerned citizens who were upset about what had recently happened.

The main purpose of the rally was to call for the arrest of the man who committed this horrible act and draw attention to animal abuse in Taiwan. A petition demanding more humane treatment of dogs was presented to the government. Some of the items listed on the petition included: the arrest of the perpetrator, the establishment of an Animal Police, neutering stray dogs instead of killing them, law enforcement to control animal trap purchases, and law enforcement to manage breeding centres.

A number of AT volunteers attended the rally, including Sean and Rita. Sean was asked to speak at the rally and talked about how great it is to see people rallying to support animal rights. He also pointed out that Taiwan is a great country and such abuse cases do not belong here.

動 物權 遊行

為了抗議前陣子一名狠心男子把狗狗的皮剝掉，國內幾個關懷動物團體以及關心動物的人們在10月 14日於台北舉行一場遊行，並為動物爭取權利。

此次遊行的主要目的在於請求政府將這名男子逮捕，並請政府正視更人道對待狗兒的問題。請願書上包括逮捕這名虐待動物的男子、成立動物警察、幫流浪動物結紮 而不是殺掉牠們、執法管制購買捕獸夾與繁殖場。

幾位動物台灣的義工包括Sean還有Rita也加入此次遊行行列。Sean 在遊行時受邀發言，他表示很高興看到很多人為支持動物權站出來，尤其向台灣這麼棒的地方，不應該有虐待動物的事情發生。

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION POTLUCK

Recently, Mayumi Hu held a great potluck party for volunteers at her place in Tienmu. This was a great opportunity for volunteers to socialize and catch up on what people have been doing. AT plans on making this a regular event, so please stay posted for the next party coming up soon!

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