The Society for the Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt (SPARE) is an organization which has been formed to cope with the wounded animals, poisoned dogs and cats and those that have been shot by the authorities as part of a seasonal eradication programme. It is run by one of the most extraordinary women in Cairo; President and Founder Amina Abaza works against all odds in extremely difficult circumstances. SPARE a Life is a charity in Egypt which aims to inform uninformed people of all ranks, young and old, rich and poor, to feel compassion and respect towards the very animals which so often enhance their livelihood if well fed, watered and cared for. The doors of the centre are open 24 hours a day. Any animal in need of medication and shelter will find a permanent home at Spare. No animal is ever put down unless it needs to be put out of its misery and all rescued animals are neutered and spayed upon arrival. SPARE also developed as an animal advocacy organization, and now its members work on issues related to animal welfare in all of Egypt, including: * fighting to improve conditions at the Cairo zoo * working to stop the growing “private zoos” that are the latest fashion in Egypt * campaigning to get the government to stop its own cruel idea of animal control, which is poisoning and shooting * lobbying for the passage of the new Animal Protection Law, which SPARE played a role in drafting * uncovering the conditions in the Egyptian slaughterhouses and pressuring the government to improve the standards there * educating the public on animal kindness and specifically on the need to spay and neuter companion animals Unfortunately, there is a long list of animal welfare problems in Egypt, and we are tackling them as quickly and efficiently as we can. But there will always be the need for more participants in our work. If you want to report an animal welfare concern, please email SPARE President Amina Abaza (amina@sparealife.org) and if you are willing to lead the charge on a welfare campaigns, please let us know.