ANIMAL CARE IN EGYPT

ACE was started in the year 2000 when two English women, Kim Taylor and Julie Wartenberg visited Luxor on holiday. They saw the poor condition of caleche horses and other working equines….

Hard, hot work…

Both horses and donkeys are used for all kinds of work in and around the town.

An ‘Oasis’…

ACE was started with “washing and grooming” facilities, which provided somewhere for the animals to rest and be cared for. It

soon became clear that much more than this was needed…

(wash area at the current ACE Centre)

Challenges…

The working animals suffered from sores and injuries caused by poorly fitting home made harnesses and tack like this.

A vet was employed and as the work expanded, with the help of a small legacy and a major fundraising drive in the UK, the new ACE Centre was built.

It opened in January 2008

Busy work…

From the very first day, animals were queuing to use the improved facilities and receive free treatment from the vets...

Advice…

The vets also advise owners on animal welfare, especially on how to prevent injuries and sickness. Dr David has an

audience while he treats a horse…

Assistance…

A farrier also attends regularly.

Help…

Young boys will often be responsible for the families’ working animals. Showing children like these how to replace chains and

ropes with kinder head-collars (which ACE provides) helps prevent sores and wounds

Education…

The ACE education programme reaches over 800 children every month.

Teaching…

ACE’s Egyptian teacher, Wael, shows them that animals feel pain and hunger by means of classroom activities and by being

shown the animals…

Showing…

Being cared for and treated by ACE…

Small animals too…

Increasingly, local people, especially children, are bringing their dogs and cats for free treatment.

There is nowhere else in Luxor for them to go for small animal treatment.

This dog had a severe infestation of ticks and was treated by our vets.

Caring…

These boys brought their puppies for a check over by ACE vets and sometimes Dad comes along as well…

Sharing…

Its interesting that the children are now often teaching the parents and that is

key…

Feline…

This cat’s owner looks on as Dr Hannah

examines his pet..

Emergency…

ACE also provides emergency treatment for farm animals. This young boy has brought his sheep for treatment ...

Operations…

Dr Abdallah (right) with the owner of a

sheep on which he has operated...

Dromedary…

Even camels, which are working animals in Egypt, come to see the vets (41 last year)

Knowledge…

Dr Assma with volunteer vet Zofia examining a horse. Increasingly, ACE welcomes Egyptian student vets in their

holidays, to spread knowledge even further

ACE runs a programme where vets and student vets visit from all over the world to assist our 4 Egyptian vets and exchange information and knowledge.

Busy work…

Student vets assess the condition of this emaciated horse – a sight all too common in Luxor at present...

Saving…

This mother and foal spent time at ACE in recovery after the foal was born by Caesarian Section. ACE is the only place in Upper Egypt where this kind of surgery can be performed – it is often life saving ...

Inpatients…

ACE has stabling for up to 30 donkeys and horses as well as shady paddocks...

Recovering…

where our inpatients can rest and recuperate...

BBC Report…

Kim was interviewed about how the huge drop in tourist numbers since the Revolution has affected the animals. She said that people are struggling to feed their families – but the animals on which their livelihood often depends, are also suffering…

The current situation in Luxor was highlighted recently on the BBC News.

Lots to do…

Neglected horse tied up in town

Hard life…

Donkey and dog scavenge for food.Whatever the situation in Egypt, ACE is there for the animals

– and for their owners.

Please help…

Please support us in whatever way you can – ask for further information.