Another Fire - An email from Animal Friends of Kuwait.

"Dear Friends,
Our religion is defined not only by we treat our fellow human beings, but how we treat fellow creatures. You can help locally! When bad things happen - communities come together.
Last night, March 22, 2010, Animal Friends League of Kuwait had a major fire at their shelter (the 2nd in a short period of time caused by faulty electrical wiring) which killed animals and destroyed most of their building.
Animal Friends League is funded by donations and helps hurt, injured, and neglected animals in Kuwait. It was started by a couple at their private farm in Wafra.
We are appealing to all Kuwaiti companies/individuals who can assist in providing the donation of manpower (construction, cleaning, laborers/helpers) and/or the donation of building materials or cash to immediately re-build the shelter. (If you are able to, please go to the AFL shelter and assist in person - bring your older children to help.)

Please contact Animal Friends League at:

Ayesha Al-Humaidi and John Peeveler
Address: P.O.Box 26122 Safat 13122, Kuwait
Telephone: 965.6700.1622
Fax: 965.2523.4179
Website: http://www.animalfriendskuwait.org/
Also on Facebook - Friends of Animal Friends League of Kuwait
Donations can be made to AFL at:
Bank Name: Bank of Kuwait and the Middle East (BKME),
Branch: South Surra,
Name: Ayeshah Waleed Al-Humaidhi,
Address Line 1: P.O.Box 71, Safat 13001,
Address Line 2: Kuwait.
Account: 42043311,
SWIFT: BKMEKWKW.

Thank you for considering support and please forward to those who you think can help.

Best wishes,
Meghan McCabe."

LWDLIK- It is very sad news indeed.You can get updates from their Facebook page. I think they are way too busy to update the website with the news. Have asked them for a map as they really need volunteers to go and help clean up the animals, etc. AFL Update - very sadly - 30 cats, 3 dogs and 4 puppies are gone. AFL needs volunteers to help clean up smoke damage. Bring boxed water as it has been turned off & cleaning supplies. They still need people to help bath groom the cats that are at RAH covered in soot etc. They are open now until 6pm again from 9am tomorrow.

If you can, bring cleaning supplies - sponges, rubber gloves, mops, etc. and bottled water (or jerry cans of water) as there is no water supply at the moment.Animal Friends shelter. If anyone is looking to volunteer their time or wanting to drop off supplies please contact Olivia at 9737 7867.

If you need map or directions you can contact the tel numbers above.