RESIDENTS CONTRIBUTE OVER OMR2,000 TO OMANI PAWS

Comprised entirely of volunteers, Omani Paws received contributions of over OMR2,000 during their recent ‘Bark in the Park’ event, which was held in Ras Al Hamra, in the old PDO school. With the voluntary organisation facing debts incurred from costs due to providing veterinary care, food, and shelter, this money will go a long way in easing their financial worries and helping them care for more animals who can’t fend for themselves.

“Bark at the Park was created as an idea to support and help Omani Paws to cover outstanding bills at the vet clinics for their great work in helping animals with surgeries and medications needed,” said Jamilya Bala, member of Omani Paws and organiser of the event.

“It took around a month to plan and to find volunteers to organise the gathering,” she added.

“Like-minded people have responded quickly and we soon began the process. Activities such as interactive games for children, sales of different type of goods from art to clothing, beauty corners, face paintings for children, food stalls, and nursery registrations were available at the event.”

Around 20 volunteers gave up their weekend to help these animals on October 6, with the idea of the event also being to introduce more people in Oman to the problems faced by stray animals. Around 400 people attended Bark at the Park. “There are so many animals looking for forever homes that are available for adoption,” explained Bala.

“Please adopt, don’t shop. For those who can’t adopt for some reason we accept any help, such as donations or anything they think could help and support Omani Paws. “This was a huge help for us