Animal wise

Mahatma Ghandi (1869-1948) once said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Human activities impact on animal life in many ways. The choices we make - to eat meat, hunt, keep pets, etc - all have consequences. Many staff and students at Rhodes University take meaningful action to help address such concerns.

Get involved in the ACTION:

• Rhodes Organisation for Animal Rights (ROAR) aims to foster an understanding of the broader impact of our lifestyle choices - many of which entail the use of animals or animal products. Get in on the action: ROAR
• Grahamstown SPCA is dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals through education, pro-active and reactive measures, and  law enforcement. Get in on the action: SPCA
• Grahamstown Feral Cat project (GFCP) offers a humane alternative for the feral cats of Grahamstown: trap, neuter and release. This project was initiated by caring members of the community. Get in on the action: GFCP

  
  * don't breed or buy while animals in shelters die *

• Donkeys - what can we do to help donkeys.
• Snakes on campus - what to do when you see a snake.
• Barking Mad has a button where you can "Click to Feed - It's Free". This sponsored link generates food to feed rescued animals in South Africa. Get in on the action: Barking Mad
• Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Zimbabwe(VAWZ) is a Zimbabwe-based animal welfare group that was established to rescue animals in distress. Get in on the action: VAWZ

Need MORE INFO?

• Pet-wise
• Food-wise
• Animal Health Act
• UWC Feral Cat Project (TufCat) is a similar initiative to GFC in the Western Cape. Get in on the action: TufCat
• Fur-free movement (South Africa) encourages us to treat animals more humanely .Get in on the action: Fur-free movement SA
• People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organisation in the world, with more than 2 million members and supporters. Get in on the action: PETA
• South Africa is famous for its wildlife.

Go to the Rhodes University ENVIRONMENT front page. Suggestions/Questions? Contact environment(at)ru.ac.za