"We experience daily the anguish of the survival of the shelter but also the physical survival of the animals it hosts"

World Animal Day…

It was first celebrated in 1931 at a conference of environmentalists in Florence, as a way to raise awareness among the public and experts about endangered animals. Since then, the festival has expanded to include all kinds of animal kingdom.
October 4 has been established as World Animal Day because it coincides with the celebration of the memory of St. Francis of Assisi, which has been declared by the Catholic Church as the protector of animals and the environment.

The International Declaration of Animal Rights (1978):

Article 1
All animals are born with equal rights to life and the ability to exist.

Article 2
1. Man must respect the life of every animal.
2. Man belongs to the animal kingdom and cannot exterminate or exploit the other species of the animal kingdom. Instead, he must use his knowledge for the good of the animals.
3. Every animal has the right to human care, attention and protection.

Article 3
1. No animal shall be subjected to ill-treatment or inhuman treatment.
2. If the killing of an animal is considered obligatory, you must become instantaneous, painless and without any agony of the animal.

Article 4
1. Every animal has the right to live in its natural space (land, sea, air) and to reproduce according to the laws of nature.
2. The deprivation of liberty of an animal even if it is for educational purposes is contrary to the declaration of its rights.

Article 5
1. Every animal that is traditionally considered a pet has the right to live with the rhythm and living conditions and freedom corresponding to its species.
2. The differentiation of these conditions by man has speculative purposes and is contrary to the declaration.

Article 6
1. Every animal that is a companion of man has the right to a lifetime commensurate with its natural longevity.
2. Abandonment of an animal is considered an inhuman and degrading act.

Article 7
Regarding the animals that offer their services to humans, the duration and intensity of work must be within reasonable limits, their diet must be satisfactory and their rest must be mandatory.

Article 8
1. Any experimentation on animals, medical, scientific, etc., is against the rights of animals, if it causes physical or mental pain.
2. The replacement of animal experimentation by other existing techniques should be sought.

Article 9
Animals raised for human consumption must be housed, fed, relocated and killed without causing pain or distress.

Article 10
1. The exploitation of animals for the entertainment of humans is prohibited.
 2. Animal exposure and spectacles that use animals are a violation of the dignity and respect for the life of the animal.

Article 11
Every act that causes the death of an animal for no reason is a biocide, it is a crime against life.

Article 12
1. Any act that causes the death of a large number of wild animals is a "genocide", a crime against the species.
2. Infection and any destruction of our natural environment lead to genocide.

Article 13
1. Respect is imposed even on the dead animal.
2. Every scene of violence on television and in the cinema, with animals as victims, should be banned and only scenes intended to inform about animal rights should be shown.

Article 14
1.Animal protection and advocacy organizations must be represented by each government.
2. Animal rights must be enshrined in law, as must human rights.

Mr. Karoulas states:

"THE ANIMAL & BIRD PROTECTION ASSOCIATION OF LARNACA FAMAGUSTA, was founded in 1991 with the aim of protecting and caring for animals as well as improving their living conditions.   
Our target…
Raising public awareness on animal welfare issues and especially the homeless in the province of Larnaca and on the daily struggle, for the care and improvement of their living conditions. 
  It should be mentioned that the Association for the Protection of Animals and Birds of Larnaca - Famagusta, is responsible for the management of the Aradippou Stray Dog Shelter. The shelter has been operating since 2009 with the tireless efforts and care of our Association. Previously, the shelter was under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Aradippou. 
The shelter succeeds and operates thanks to the love of our Association members and volunteers. It continues its operation based on contributions, the income from some animal welfare events and from the money that the members of the Association have - as much as they can. The assistance provided by the state, unfortunately, is very small. Therefore, the people in charge of the shelter and the Association, experience daily the anguish of the survival of the shelter but also the physical survival of the animals it hosts. 
The Association appeals to the public to offer dog clothes and blankets for the winter months but also for financial contributions to cover the medical expenses of the animals. "Charity and hospitality are inextricably linked virtues, which reflect the level of culture of each country."