http://www.arkbark.net/?q=en/node/2097
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0_ddjpww_o
Isabella Gallaon Aoki, a long-time friend of ARK, takes in the animals that other welfare organizations can not or will not care for – the sick, the old, and the extra large.
Isabella has taken in dozens of animals for ARK and other organizations throughout the country, and she has found them good homes. Now, ARK has learned that her facility is facing difficulties. We have also faced many hard times and decided to take a trip to Isabella's shelter in Niigata to see what was happening.
Animal Friends Niigata was begun in 2008 and in the past two years it has worked with volunteers to rescue some 250 animals from animal-control centers. A total of 150 of these animals, most of which were refused by other groups, were able to be rehomed.
Unfortunately, a legal dispute surrounding the land the animals are housed on developed. Animal Friends won the case in a hearing on May 10, 2010 but now is forced to pay a considerable amount more for the land.
The group is in desperate need of funds in order to make the increased payment on the land and keep the facility operating. The money is needed by the end of July.
If the payment is not met, Animal Friends will be forced to leave the property. As a result, many of the animals will have nowhere to go.
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From left: Isabella, Fubuki and Arashi
Arashi, (Akita, brindle) was in the pound and rejected by everyone because of his size. Behind Arashi is Fubuki. I walked with these gentle giants and neither pulled on the leash or even chased the local cat. We walked among the trees and through the rice paddies on a course taken every day by the rescue animals. Isabella, with her experience and knowledge, is one of the few people that can help these animals.
Cynthia greeting visitors to the office
Meet Cynthia, a Papillon. She was at the pound and rejected by other rescue groups because she has heartworm. Cynthia has taken on the role of sales manager at Animal Friends.
Cat area
The cat wing of the shelter is a feline heaven -- with sunny, airy indoor and outdoor areas. Many of the cats have come from animal control centers as adults since most rescue groups only care to take in kittens.
Cats with feline AIDS
Isabella takes in cats that have been diagnosed with feline AIDS and have nowhere else to go. Gigi (left) and Evan (right) are two such cats. Gigi was rescued by Animal Garden and Evan was rescued by another volunteer organization. Evan is currently living in the storage area and he loves dog food.
Taking care of older dogs
Isabella also takes care of older dogs whose families could no longer care for them and who were sent to an animal control center to be killed. The dogs at the top are Kogoro and Kojiro who are both over 10 years old with health problems. The dog at the bottom is Tsune, an elderly female with no health problems, who is good friends with Kogoro.
Isabella, Taisho and Hayate
Freshly bathed Taisho and Hayate are two male Akitas. They were also on death row at separate animal control centers until Isabella agreed to take them in. These two massive dogs are the best of friends. They are very gentle with people and clearly love Isabella.
* * * * *
Please help us in this appeal so that Animal Friends can continue to do its rescue work. Isabella, her family and staff and the work they do is little short of incredible. They have saved the lives of hundreds of animals and helped many people and their pets get through difficult times. It is our turn to help them now. Donations are greatly needed.
A message from Elizabeth Oliver
Isabella is out there, a fellow spirit, taking in animals on death row or ones that others have rejected. She needs our help now to secure the place where she can continue her valuable work in rescuing animals in need. Please give generously to the future of Animal Friends Niigata.
If you can help in any way please contact tokyoark@arkbark.net
Please send your donations to
P.O. Account Number 11240-22316841
Account name: Animal Friends Niigata (アニマル・フレンズ・新潟)
or
P.O. Account Number 00510-6-61632
Account name: Animal Friends Niigata (アニマル・フレンズ・新潟)
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Niigata Branch
Account no: 0056934
Account name: Animal Friends Niigata
Please be sure to give us your contact details so we can thank you and keep you updated. A special pack of four original Animal Friends postcards (see below) will be sent to each person who donates 10,000 yen or more.
Thank you!
ARK
Animal Friends Niigata Needs Your Help!
See Isabella's facilities on You Tube!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0_ddjpww_o
Isabella Gallaon Aoki, a long-time friend of ARK, takes in the animals that other welfare organizations can not or will not care for – the sick, the old, and the extra large.
Isabella has taken in dozens of animals for ARK and other organizations throughout the country, and she has found them good homes. Now, ARK has learned that her facility is facing difficulties. We have also faced many hard times and decided to take a trip to Isabella's shelter in Niigata to see what was happening.
Animal Friends Niigata was begun in 2008 and in the past two years it has worked with volunteers to rescue some 250 animals from animal-control centers. A total of 150 of these animals, most of which were refused by other groups, were able to be rehomed.
Unfortunately, a legal dispute surrounding the land the animals are housed on developed. Animal Friends won the case in a hearing on May 10, 2010 but now is forced to pay a considerable amount more for the land.
The group is in desperate need of funds in order to make the increased payment on the land and keep the facility operating. The money is needed by the end of July.
If the payment is not met, Animal Friends will be forced to leave the property. As a result, many of the animals will have nowhere to go.
* * * * * *
From left: Isabella, Fubuki and Arashi
Arashi, (Akita, brindle) was in the pound and rejected by everyone because of his size. Behind Arashi is Fubuki. I walked with these gentle giants and neither pulled on the leash or even chased the local cat. We walked among the trees and through the rice paddies on a course taken every day by the rescue animals. Isabella, with her experience and knowledge, is one of the few people that can help these animals.
Cynthia greeting visitors to the office
Meet Cynthia, a Papillon. She was at the pound and rejected by other rescue groups because she has heartworm. Cynthia has taken on the role of sales manager at Animal Friends.
Cat area
The cat wing of the shelter is a feline heaven -- with sunny, airy indoor and outdoor areas. Many of the cats have come from animal control centers as adults since most rescue groups only care to take in kittens.
Cats with feline AIDS
Isabella takes in cats that have been diagnosed with feline AIDS and have nowhere else to go. Gigi (left) and Evan (right) are two such cats. Gigi was rescued by Animal Garden and Evan was rescued by another volunteer organization. Evan is currently living in the storage area and he loves dog food.
Taking care of older dogs
Isabella also takes care of older dogs whose families could no longer care for them and who were sent to an animal control center to be killed. The dogs at the top are Kogoro and Kojiro who are both over 10 years old with health problems. The dog at the bottom is Tsune, an elderly female with no health problems, who is good friends with Kogoro.
Isabella, Taisho and Hayate
Freshly bathed Taisho and Hayate are two male Akitas. They were also on death row at separate animal control centers until Isabella agreed to take them in. These two massive dogs are the best of friends. They are very gentle with people and clearly love Isabella.
* * * * *
Please help us in this appeal so that Animal Friends can continue to do its rescue work. Isabella, her family and staff and the work they do is little short of incredible. They have saved the lives of hundreds of animals and helped many people and their pets get through difficult times. It is our turn to help them now. Donations are greatly needed.
A message from Elizabeth Oliver
Isabella is out there, a fellow spirit, taking in animals on death row or ones that others have rejected. She needs our help now to secure the place where she can continue her valuable work in rescuing animals in need. Please give generously to the future of Animal Friends Niigata.
If you can help in any way please contact tokyoark@arkbark.net
Please send your donations to
P.O. Account Number 11240-22316841
Account name: Animal Friends Niigata (アニマル・フレンズ・新潟)
or
P.O. Account Number 00510-6-61632
Account name: Animal Friends Niigata (アニマル・フレンズ・新潟)
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Niigata Branch
Account no: 0056934
Account name: Animal Friends Niigata
Please be sure to give us your contact details so we can thank you and keep you updated. A special pack of four original Animal Friends postcards (see below) will be sent to each person who donates 10,000 yen or more.
Thank you!
ARK
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