Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters sang “Don’t Fence Me In”, almost exactly 70 years ago, in July 1944, to huge success.
But the volunteers of Aljezur’s AEZA animal charity would rather sing “please fence me in” as they seek to improve conditions at their Animal Shelter not far from the Sports Centre and Swimming Pool outside the town.
They have launched an appeal to raise €2,500 to erect fencing around a field next to the Shelter, which has been given to them by a generous supporter.
The aim is to provide a large fenced area which can help the dogs to become healthier and happier with the space to run and play.
And Amovate has responded quickly by donating €250 from our charity funds to get the Fence Fund up and running.
AEZA Vice-President Kerry Gross wrote to us, explaining: “Our organisation AEZA runs the local Aljezur Animal Shelter and we are seeking to raise €2,500 for the provision of fencing around a field that has been given to the Shelter in order that the dogs can have a secure space for them to run and play.
“Currently they are kept in confined kennels almost 24 hours a day with just 10 minutes in a small run outside, while the kennels are cleaned. If they are lucky and there are enough volunteers, the dogs get a 30-minute walk 3 times a week.
“Could Amovate please help us raise some money for this worthwhile project?”
We received Kerry’s e-mail On April 30, and 24 hours later at Amovate’s monthly committee meeting we agreed to send AEZA a cheque for €250 from our charity funds.
Amovate Administrator Ian Bedford, on behalf of President Peter Johnson, wrote back to Kerry informing her of the committee’s decision, adding:
“We have a Fun Day on 19th July in the grounds of the VDT Restaurant and the Karisma and we also agreed that your organisation could have your stall there promoting your cause as well as selling the Charity’s wares.”
Kerry responded: “Thank you very much, on behalf of AEZA, for your really generous donation of €250 towards our fencing project for a secure area where the dogs will be able to run and play in safety.
“It is very much appreciated.
“I will endeavour to raise enough volunteers to man a stall at the Fun Day, I am sure we will be there, and we appreciate this opportunity too.
“With our grateful thanks”.
Kerry
AEZA Vice-President
If you, too, wish to help the dogs to become healthier and happier with the freedom provided by the fenced-in field, here are the details for AEZA:
Associação Ecologista e Zoófila de Aljezur
(The Association for Environment and Animal Protection of Aljezur)
President Armando Frade – Telm: 917 882 492
Vice President Kerry Gross – Telm: 916 731 831
Secretary Isabel Motta – Telm: 914 085 052
E-mail: aeza.geral@gmail.com or kerry@aeza.org
Address: AEZA – Associação Ecologista e Zoófila de Aljezur
Apartado 1070
8670-111 Aljezur