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ANIMAL-KIND INTERNATIONAL
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May 8, 2013
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I've visited Uganda Africa many times and I have witnessed the ongoing suffering of stray animals/street dogs in Uganda. I have been donating to the Uganda SPCA and I deeply appreciate the support they receive from Animal Kind International. I will always support AKI as they strive to make the world a better place for animals.
Christina Coburn, Victoria BC Canada
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2013
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April 23, 2013
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I've been hugely impressed with Animal-Kind Int'l for quite some time.
I know the founder (Karen) personally and can assure you of her integrity and the legitimacy of this organization. It's been a labor of love for her and she's extremely dedicated to it -- at the same time she's an excellent organizer with great connections so it all runs very efficiently. It's established and has a great track record.
I think it's an excellent place for any of us who love animal-kind to put our dollars
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2012
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April 22, 2013
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My sister and I spent several days working with AKI-affiliated Deborah Binns in Kingston, Jamaica. Alone or with the help of only a few people, Deborah travels a different route around Kingston every day to feed and medicate malnourished dogs and cats. Her work has saved countless lives. On top of that, Deborah's efforts have led to incredible changes in the communities she visits. She has inspired people within these areas, especially children, to see animals differently. Because of this they have become more humane, not only to the dogs and cats of the streets, but to themselves and other people as well. Deepest love and respect to Deborah and to AKI!!
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2011
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April 18, 2013
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I interviewed the director of Animal-Kind International for a profile of my blog, streetdogstory.com. Having spent the last decade overseas in countries with serious street animal problems and knowing how difficult it is to find reputable organizations to which I can donate, I am double impressed by both the concept and the efficacy of AKI. They have done a careful vetting of animal charities in some of the most devastating (for dogs and cats) situations in the world, allowing would-be donors to be certain their money is being well-spent. When I published the interview on my blog, I got many comments from people who had excellent experiences with AKI and with the charities they represent. I strongly recommend this group as an exemplar of one getting it right.
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April 18, 2013
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What makes this group different from many others is that 100% of your donation goes directly towards helping the animals. I was impressed when promptly after my donation, I received a personal thank you. Animal-Kind International assists many small, relatively unknown rescue groups & often these shelters/clinics are the only ones in that particular country. In the AKI newsletters, I enjoy reading the recipients' thank you notes which state exactly what the money was used for. Someday I would love to visit one of the projects they support.
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April 18, 2013
I am not sure how I found Animal-KIind, but Karen Menczer does a great job of publicizing groups in developing countries that need assistance. I have donated to a group in Malawi, where i served as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and with Karen's help was able to visit a forest dog sanctuary in Istanbul. Animal-kind International does a lot with very little.
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April 18, 2013
I could sit here and go on about the wonderful things AKI does for animals, the countless strays they save, but we all know those stories, we've seen them most of our lives. Animals are the ones people always forget. The ones who can't speak for themselves, and so, organizations like AKI speak for them. However, what is truly special about AKI is that they speak for the animals that are the most forgotten, the ones on the outskirts of the world, in countries torn with war/conflict/poverty. In these countries, people mostly focus on the people, getting them food, shelter, water, which is understandable of course, but there is a tendency to forget that there are animals suffering in these countries too. I can't justify one life over another; a person's over an animal's, so I am really grateful for organizations like AKI who don't forget the animals in these countries like Bosnia, where I'm from, or Honduras. In Bosnia dogs are beaten, have acid thrown on them or simply shot. While many people are suffering in Bosnia after the war, this does not justify this abysmal treatment of animals. In Bosnia it is typical to hear: "Animal rights? Forget animal rights! What about human rights?!" - this alone gives you a clear picture of where things stand in post-war countries. Thank you AKI for not forgetting that animals feel pain too, regardless of where they are! You're truly amazing and the work you do is truly life-changing for these animals, and honestly, gives me hope. Thank you!
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April 10, 2013
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I am a board member for Animal-Kind International so I know first hand what great work we do with our partner organizations in countries with very limited financial resources. The great thing is our organization is so transparent you can see everything we do. And 100% of your donation goes directly to one of our partners of your choice. We have no overhead. That means more spay and neuter days more humane education and more money going towards humane treatment of domestic work animals.
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November 28, 2012
Animal Kind International is unique in giving all donations directly to partners orgs and does a great job of keeping donors informed with a website and a newsletter. I am proud to be on the board of this organization.
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April 6, 2013
There are animals in desperate circumstances all over the world. However, we in the US, have many resources to rescue and help our own animals. AKI is like Doctors Without Borders, addressing the needs of animals WORLDWIDE who need food, shelter, health care, protection and love. This organization knows no limits and works tirelessly to improve the lives of animals in desperate need of aid. Every single cent donated goes to the cause, the way non-profits are supposed to operate.
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November 28, 2012
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AKI addresses the needs of an often ignored population. As heartbreaking as abused and neglected animals are in the United States, at least we have a working safety net. Many places around the world do not.
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April 5, 2013
Animal-Kind International has consistently helped the neediest of animals in Europe, Afica, Central America and the Caribe. They help with spay/neuter clinics for animals owned by individuals who would overwise be unable to afford this surgery. They have helped with financing construction of shelters at the dog refuge and with humane education talks at elementary, high schools and the universities here in Honduras. Karen Menczer, as the director of AKI. is always available to help in anyway possible to address the many animal welfare concerns here and in the other countries where her partner organizations work. AKI and Karen Menczer have been of immense help and I am incredibly in debt to them. Thank you from all the abandoned, homeless and sick animals you have helped. Gracias
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2013
November 28, 2012
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Animal-Kind has supported Helping Hands for Hounds of Honduras almost from the start. Without their help, we could not rescue, spay/neuter and save so many abused and abandoned animals. Besides the economic support, AKI gives emotional support. They are my rock and I so depend on them.
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thank you Christina for being such a dedicated supporter! you are really making a difference for Uganda's dogs and cats.