K9-Chi Helping Those In Need

09/06/2021

An update on Lucy held captive at Edmonton Valley Zoo

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1168896326927993/?d=n

UPDATE ON LUCY THE ELEPHANT - EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO

Free The Wild's Co-founder, Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne has been in constant contact with Edmonton Valley Zoo's administration and Edmonton Council over the last few months and we feel that some further clarity on Lucy's case is a must for our followers and Lucy's advocates.

We've uploaded a short press release on our website for those interested in Lucy's case, the current state of affairs surrounding Edmonton Valley Zoo and her stay there.
https://www.freethewild.org/lucy-the-elephant

Our offer to have an unbiased team of elephant experts visit and assess Lucy is still on the table.

Thank you all for your continued support and your ongoing commitment to Lucy's well-being.

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead.

FTW ❤️

06/03/2021

An inspirational story about a teenie we**ie cub named Daboo

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1109149859569307/?d=n

Daboo is a baby Asian Black Bear that was taken from his mother after she was shot and killed by poachers in Azad Kashmir Neelam Valley, Pakistan.

His short life has been chaotic and torturous - his mother was killed, he was taken from the wild, his ears were crudely clipped and glued to the sides of his head and he ended up being taken away from his only saviour and placed into Lahore Zoo.

Over the last few weeks however, FTW has been working closely with Critters Ark welfare Organization founder, Anila Umair - who's worked on his freedom since the day he left the poachers' hands - and Lahore Zoo Deputy Director, Kiran Saleem to come to an agreement in having the bear transferred.

We were able to make a success of his release with the help of our amazing friends in Pakistan - and we need to say a very special thank you to Rauf Klasra, Amir Mateen, BBC Urdu and associated press, the legislative lawyers working to secure his freedom, Animal Justice Welfare group for creating his petition, Lahore Zoo Deputy Director, Kiran Saleem for her support and, most of all, to Anila Umair for her unwavering determination to get Daboo to safety ❤️

Read more here: https://www.freethewild.org/daboo-the-baby-black-bear

Please help us to do more like this: https://www.freethewild.org/donate

Thank you and be sure to check back soon for updates on Daboo in his new home 🐻

FTW 🌴

03/11/2021

An exciting competition for your creative side join in and Free The Wild

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1058432937974333/?d=n

ENTRIES NOW OPEN - We've officially launched our first online photographic competition!

The Urban Wildlife & Nature Photography competition is simple:

Take a photo of something wild in your village, town or city and upload it to FTW's website before 10 May 2021.

To submit your photograph and for more information about the competition, entry requirements and prizes, please visit our website: https://www.freethewild.org/urban-wildlife-photo-competition

Thank you and we look so forward to seeing your amazing photographs!

FTW ❤️📸🐅

02/17/2021

In order to help animals that are suffering in Captivity your supporting donation allows them the HELP they need

Sharing from Free The Wild

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1045910799226547/?d=n

We are officially over halfway to our $30K fundraising goal for the elephants in Karachi!

We were incredibly lucky when working with Kaavan to have received a large anonymous donation that allowed us to quickly reach our target, but with COVID still causing issues around the world, these donations are harder to come by.

If you know someone looking to make an impact, please refer them to us so that we can continue working to end the suffering of wild animals in captivity. Humans can learn to adapt to our environments, but animals held in cages have no choice and nowhere to go.

With your help, we can work together to improve their lives or find them more suitable homes. Every donation counts.

Please consider making a donation towards the Karachi Campaign so that we can ensure a long and healthy life for the four African elephants currently held in Karachi Zoo and Karachi Safari Park.

https://www.freethewild.org/karachi-campaign

Thank you to everyone whose already donated - your support means the world to us and, without you, animals like Kaavan and Vishwa would still be in chains.

Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday ❤️

FTW

02/03/2021

Free the Wild Auction for the Karachi elephants

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1034399270377700/?d=n

This amazing charcoal illustration, by Zimbabwean artist, Ricky Dampers is now on Auction from Free The Wild!

All proceeds go directly towards supporting the Karachi Campaign - four African elephants suffering in Pakistan that desperately need help.

To find out more about Ricky, the artwork and the Karachi Campaign, please visit: www.freethewild.org/ricky-dampers

To head straight to the Auction: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353370314103

Thank you for your support and have a lovely weekend!

FTW

01/27/2021

A message from Free The Wild
Tune in

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1033203160497311/?d=n

Free The Wild Co-Founder, Mark Cowne and Trustee, Anika Sleem are sitting in for a live interview with Jane Unchained News this Sunday!

We'll release links as we get closer, but please make a note of the time and date and join in for talks on Kaavan, Karachi, Bua Noi and much, much more.

Date: Sunday Jan 31 2021

Pacific time: 10AM
UK time: 6PM
Canada: 1PM

See you there!

Please don't forget about the Karachi Campaign! We've raised just over 30% of our total target, and time is closing in. Please donate today to ensure we can get all four elephants the help they need: www.freethewild.org/karachi-campaign

FTW

01/25/2021

From ~ Free the Wild

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1031937470623880/?d=n

Join FTW Trustee, Anika Sleem and Nikita Dhawan in "Zoom-in With Experts" - an interview series run by Youth For Animals - YFA​, aimed at educating and inspiring the younger generation on animal welfare.

Anika answers a number of key questions surrounding Kaavan and Free The Wild's future projects - watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/cU6Yv4vuA98

Currently, Free The Wild is raising funds to treat four African elephants in Karachi that need immediate medical attention. We have raised just over 30% of our total goal to fund the team of vets, their transportation to and from Pakistan, security, accommodation, insurance, medical equipment (including portable x-ray, ultrasound, scales, tranquillisers etc), treatments and specialist antibiotics. Please help us get to our goal so that we can have the elephants treated as soon as possible: https://www.freethewild.org/karachi-campaign

Thank you ❤️

FTW

01/16/2021

Free The Wild
Help us Help Them Four African elephants need our Help urgently

https://fb.watch/337Gpa7f_j/

01/13/2021

An Urgent Appeal from Free The Wild

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1024993861318241/?d=n

Urgent Appeal to help the Karachi Elephants

Time is of the essence.

Please help us urgently with any donations to cover the costs of sending an expert medical team to Karachi as soon as possible. We also need to fund the expensive shipping of specialist medical equipment such as portable X-ray machines, tranquilliser guns, scales and more to do certified examinations and tests on these very ill elephants. We also need to fund medication and treatments, including prescription antibiotics, pain-killers and anaesthetics. There are logistical issues and costs that we simply cannot cover without your help and support.

Please don’t look away. Please help us, help them.

www.freethewild.org/karachi-campaign

FTW

01/11/2021

Free The Wild update on Karachi zoo elephants

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1023903931427234/?d=n

Malaika and Sonu are two African elephants that spend their lives in chains, confined to tiny cement enclosures in Karachi Safari Park, Pakistan. Their lack of space has led to potentially life-threatening medical conditions that need immediate attention.

FTW Litigator, Owais Awan has been in discussions with the Karachi government and the owners of the Karachi Safari Park and we can confirm that we're making progress!

Your signatures are helping raise awareness and we've been given the green light to administer medical care 🎉

Look out for more information coming soon!

Please sign for Malaika and Sonu if you haven't already: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/973/437/630/malaika-and-sonu-elephants-in-karachi%E2%80%99s-safari-park-need-urgent-medical-attention/

Help us do more for these elephants - together we can make their lives better! www.freethewild.org/donate

Thank you

FTW

01/08/2021

From Free The Wild

A Plan of Action is Underway but please Sign the petition in post , share and if your able to donate

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1022063198277974/?d=n

Two African elephants in Karachi, Pakistan, urgently need help.

Malaika and Sonu are chained at their feet 15 hours a day and have developed cracked nails, swollen legs and potential foot rot. Their discomfort is so extreme that they've been seen standing on three legs. If their symptoms aren't relieved soon, these issues could very quickly become life threatening.

Please sign our petition to help us raise awareness of their suffering, and leverage our voices to initiate change. If we're able to show the Karachi Government that we have your support, we're more likely to see a positive outcome for Malaika and Sonu. Please, sign today: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/973/437/630/malaika-and-sonu-elephants-in-karachi%E2%80%99s-safari-park-need-urgent-medical-attention/

For more on their story: https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1788136/pakistan

A plan of action is underway to provide veterinary care and, if possible, we're seeking for the elephants to find a new home. More updates to come.

Thank you to all of the amazing supporters who've made donations so far this year - you're giving us the resources to take action for those who suffer in silence!

If you'd like to help make a difference in 2021, please consider a small donation to Free The Wild: www.freethewild.org/donate

FTW

12/30/2020

A Message from Free The Wild
is on the agenda in partnership with LEAP

https://www.facebook.com/266382433846058/posts/1016450102172617/?d=n

In a bid to have Lucy released from Edmonton Zoo, Dr. Jane Goodall has joined the cause and shared a heart-felt video message, urging the zoo to re-think Lucy's situation, and hopefully consider allowing her the medical attention she needs and moving her to a new home 🐘🏡

https://youtu.be/LnwgEsuXbiQ

Please help us make Lucy's 2021 a year she'll never forget: www.freethewild.org/donate

In partnership with Lucy's Edmonton Advocates' Project (LEAP) and the hundreds more campaigning for Lucy's release.

FTW ❤️