OK... having just spoken to the Lady Janet Berry herself, I can tell you that she is unable to continue the work as it stands because of the sheer volume of paperwork / accounts maintenance /event organisation to raise funds / poop-scoop / feed animals/ arrange transport/ feed herself /sleep /shower !!! You get the picture.
QAWS will close down unless there is more 'hands on' help from outside. Money is not going to be the answer. Action is needed - in all forms. Some is purely academic.. there is a need for IT geeks, accountants, legal beagles, etc etc.
Now I know that there are some folks out there who don't want to poop-scoop... but could take care of the accounts... and others who can't add up, but could help organise the fund-raisers. Others like myself who are full of ideas and steam, but don't have the time to feed the animals... and lots of others who love feeding and petting animals and even like poop-scooping... but can't do any of the other things.
We need to organise ourselves, and form a Cavalry here, and come to the rescue. Who is up to the task?
Janet would be willing to continue provided there is a 'Steering Committee'. This is a basic need so that we know where the funds go, can help organise a team, and generally be the trustees who are able to answer the questions that arise concerning an organisation such as this.
Replies please, either here, or go direct to their site as Marjorie mentioned above.
http://www.qataranimalwelfare.org
You can press the contact link, and let Janet know what you can do.
Anyone want to take charge of responses regarding QAWS on this Forum??
OK... having just spoken to the Lady Janet Berry herself, I can tell you that she is unable to continue the work as it stands because of the sheer volume of paperwork / accounts maintenance /event organisation to raise funds / poop-scoop / feed animals/ arrange transport/ feed herself /sleep /shower !!! You get the picture.
QAWS will close down unless there is more 'hands on' help from outside. Money is not going to be the answer. Action is needed - in all forms. Some is purely academic.. there is a need for IT geeks, accountants, legal beagles, etc etc.
Now I know that there are some folks out there who don't want to poop-scoop... but could take care of the accounts... and others who can't add up, but could help organise the fund-raisers. Others like myself who are full of ideas and steam, but don't have the time to feed the animals... and lots of others who love feeding and petting animals and even like poop-scooping... but can't do any of the other things.
We need to organise ourselves, and form a Cavalry here, and come to the rescue. Who is up to the task?
Janet would be willing to continue provided there is a 'Steering Committee'. This is a basic need so that we know where the funds go, can help organise a team, and generally be the trustees who are able to answer the questions that arise concerning an organisation such as this.
Replies please, either here, or go direct to their site as Marjorie mentioned above.
http://www.qataranimalwelfare.org
You can press the contact link, and let Janet know what you can do.
Anyone want to take charge of responses regarding QAWS on this Forum??
Angel.