Charity Auction Of Art To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on beautiful original artworks in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 30th of September. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Badger by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms.

Lot 2

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Cheetah by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms.

Lot 3

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a beautiful pair of Cheetah cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#16).

**A pair of Cheetah cubs by Milo ~ 2020.**

Lot 4

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Clouded Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 57 x 42 cms. (#34).

Lot 5

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Jaguar by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 57 x 42 cms. (#8

Lot 6

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a pair of Snow leopard cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59cms. (#26).

**A pair of Snow Leopard cubs by Milo ~ 2020.**

Lot 7

This is a stunning ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Snow Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#7).

Lot 8

This lot is ‘A Mother’s Love’, an adorable original watercolour, pastel and pencil of a Lioness and her cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 30.5×27.6 cms. (#17).

Lot 9

Who can resist ‘Those Eyes’? This delightful original watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a baby Orangutan is by Milo and is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#12).

Lot 10

This is a stunning ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Wolf by wildlife artist Milo. This beautiful piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#13).

Lot 11

‘A Mother’s Love’ is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Giraffe and her baby by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59 cms. (#18).

**‘A Mother’s Love’ (Giraffe & Baby) by Milo ~ 2021.**

Lot 12

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Giraffe by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59 cms. (#25).

Lot 13

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of an Amur Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#27).

Lot 14

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Sumatran Tiger by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#1).

Lot 16

This is an ORIGINAL pencil study of a Rhino by Dane Youkers . This beautiful piece measures 28 x 36 cms .

Lot 17

‘Tails Erect’ by Wildlife Artist Carol Barrett. This ORIGINAL study of Warthogs is in watercolour and ink and is on Rhino Dung Paper! It is mounted and measures 40 x 30 cm.

Lot 18

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour study of a Badger by Diane Antoine. This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

**‘The Badger’ by Diane Antoine ~2020.**

Lot 19

This is an ORIGINAL pencil study of a Wolf (artist unknown). This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 20

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by Simon W. Atack. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

The Leader Of The Herd by Simon W. Atack.

Lot 21

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by presenter and author Fearne Cotton. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 22

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by Jonathan Truss. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 23

‘Gentle Elephant’ is an ORIGINAL watercolour study by Anne Jolivet. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

**‘Gentle Elephant’ by Anne Jolivet ~ 2021.**

Lot 24

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour study of an Elephant by Debra J. Hall. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

**An Elephant by Debra J. Hall ~ 2021**.

Lot 25

‘The Animals Fight Back’ ORIGINAL watercolour Charito Lilley. This thought-provoking piece measures 40 x 30 cms

**‘The Animals Fight Back’ by Charito Lilley ~ 2019**.

Lot 26

This is a Limited Edition (No. 46/250) print is ‘Highland Monarch’ by Michael Demain. This stunning print measures 56 x 34 cms.

Lot 27

A beautiful print of Tiger cubs by Jan Ferguson. This piece measures 41 x 31 cms.

Lot 28

A stunning Limited Edition print (No. 7/100) titled ‘Endangered Nobility’ by Kim Thompson. This beautiful study of the noble Lion measures 60 x 42 cms.

**‘Endangered Nobility’ by Kim Thompson ~ 2011.**

Lot 29

‘Mischief Maker’ is a beautiful Ltd Edition study of a playful Lion cub by Julie Rhodes. It is mounted and measures 56 x 38 cms.

Lot 31

Street artist Sonny Sundancer’s gigantic painting of an Amur Leopard overlooked the city of Vladivostok, Russia and was part of his worldwide ‘To The Bone’ project aimed at raising awareness about endangered species.

This STUNNING piece of his work is caught brilliantly in this VERY Limited Edition of only 45 prints (No. 29/45) and measures 50 x 35 cms.

**Amur Leopard street art by Sunny Sundancer ~ 2017.**

Lot 32

In a very Limited Edition of only 75 prints (No. 6/75), this beautiful study of a Sumatran Tiger is by Nick Day. It measures 38 x 41 cms.

**A Sumatran Tiger by Nick Day ~ 2015**.

Lot 33

This is a stunning Limited Edition print of a commission for The Miracle’s Mission Rehabilitation Centre. This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction Of Ricky Gervais Signed Pictures To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on signed pictures very kindly donated by Ricky Gervais in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 24th of August 2025. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 2

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 3

This is a signed picture of Tony and Lisa (signed by Ricky and Kerry Godliman). The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 4

This is a signed picture of Ricky Gervais. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

LOT 5

This is a signed picture of Ricky Gervais as David Brent in The Office. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction Of Ricky Gervais Signed Pictures To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on signed pictures very kindly donated by Ricky Gervais in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 31st of March 2025. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 2

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 3

This is a signed picture of Tony and Brandy. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 4

This is a signed picture of Tony and Lisa (signed by Ricky and Kerry Godliman) . The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 5

This is a signed picture of Ricky as David Brent in The Office. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 6

This is a signed picture of Ricky live. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 7

This is a signed picture of Ricky Gervais. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction Of Ricky Gervais Signed Pictures To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on signed pictures very kindly donated by Ricky Gervais in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 31st of October 2024. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 2

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 3

This is a signed picture of Tony and Brandy. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 4

This is a signed picture of Tony and Lisa (signed by Ricky and Kerry Godliman) . The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 5

This is a signed picture of Ricky as David Brent in The Office. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 6

This is a signed picture of Ricky live. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 7

This is a signed picture of Ricky Gervais. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Please Don’t Turn Away, Please Don’t Pass Me By.

**Lara was rescued from her nightmare ‘life’ in Egypt along with five other dogs**.

“I may not be easy on the eyes right now, but I beg of you, please don’t pass me by.

I know my appearance may be unsettling, but beneath these scars lies a resilient spirit, yearning for a life filled with warmth and compassion. Together, we can defy the odds and create a future where my past no longer defines me.”

**Lara now thanks to Miracle’s Mission**

Your donation today is more than just a financial contribution—it is an act of empathy, an expression of love, and a beacon of hope. Your kindness will forever be etched in my heart, reminding me that there are still people who care.

**Just some of the animals rescued and rehabilitated by Miracle’s Mission.**

Please, don’t turn away. I implore you to donate now and be the difference in my life. With your support, we can prove that even in the face of darkness, there is still light and there is still hope.

Donate now and help me rewrite my story and that of other rescues. Together, let’s pave the way for a future filled with love, compassion, and the opportunity to experience the joy that every living being deserves.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Ella, Max, Princess and Danny ~ And All Of The Other Survivors Of Abuse.

**ELLA, MAX, PRINCESS AND DANNY ~ ALL RESCUED BY MIRACLE’S MISSION**

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP RESCUE ANIMALS

You can support our work by donating as little as £5 – It only takes a minute but it can last a lifetime for an animal in need.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DONATE

PLEASE HELP THE RESCUE ANIMALS AT MIRACLES MISSION

Everyone who donates will receive a Certificate of Appreciation as a thank you for helping rescue animals in need.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

‘Animals that use wheels and prosthetics can live as good a quality of life as fully able-bodied animals and this is what we want to show people’ ~ Victoria Bryceson, founder of Miracle’s Mission.

We do not receive financial support from the government or other institutions. We rely solely on donations from generous animal lovers.

Animal rescues cost a lot of money to run. While we get donations and funding through events like charity runs etc, the costs are EXTREMELY high. We need to pay for food, heating and other bills, as well as any staff costs and expenses like petrol for home visits.

The average cost to feed a dog for one month typically costs somewhere from £16 to £50, depending on the breed. Microchipping costs about £10 to £15. The average cost of essential vaccinations is £64. A routine vet appointment costs between £40-£60, surgery can cost anywhere over £1000. Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy – the average cost is £50 for a 30-minute session. Prosthetics and dog wheels etc can cost up to £500.

Please help Miracle’s Mission continue to rescue, rehabilitate & rehomeMANY MORE sick, injured & disabled animals by kindly donating ANY amount, large or small, today. Thank you.

Please donate at: https://gofund.me/135fb40a

Mike Towler Rescued Cropper The Fox And Found His New Best Friend

When Mike Towler first met Cropper the Fox he had been in a tangle with a dog and came off worse. Cropper had been rescued by The Fox Project in Tunbridge Wells. Not only was he badly injured, he was also suffering from toxoplasmosis, a dangerous parasitic infection. He was in no shape to be returned to the wild. There were only two choices: euthanise Cropper or find him a home. That is where Mike came in.

Mike Towler with rescued red fox in garden. Kent, UK, May 2009. — Mike Towler with Cropper, the rescued Red Fox in his garden.

Mike Towler gave Cropper a home. A retired engineer, he has been described as a man on a mission. Mike is fascinated by Fox behaviour and spends a great deal of time with them. In addition to nursing injured Foxes back to health, he also takes in orphaned Fox cubs and raises them until they can be released back into the wild. He does this by releasing them into his nine-acre garden. A few remain to be fed each night, some stay in the area for several years, while others take off to establish their own territories further afield.

CROPPER 2 — Mike and Cropper having a nap

When Cropper was nursed back to health by Mike’s patience, love and determination, Cropper became a member of Mike’s family. Cropper would eat food from the dog’s dish and curl up with the cats, but mostly, he would spend time with Mike. The two would even go for walks together and Mike would roll him over and give him belly rubs

After six happy years with Mike, Cropper passed away in 2007. However, another Fox, Jack, who had been suffering similar ailments, has moved in with Mike. Jack enjoys watching TV with Mike and even reluctantly tolerates a bath in the sink.

In addition to Foxes, Mike is also friends with a couple of Badgers. One of the Badgers, a female he named Benji, eats from a bowl while he holds it and allow him to pet her.

Mike warns that rescuing Foxes takes a great deal of patience and understanding, and a strong awareness of Fox behaviour. He says that Fox urine is especially odorous and difficult to remove.

Further Reading

My Friends The Foxes

Mike Towler and Cropper

A Day In The Life Of Jack

On Patrol With The Fox Ambulance

The National Fox Welfare Society

Charity Auction Of Art To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on beautiful original artworks in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 30th of June. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Badger by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms.

Lot 2

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Cheetah by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms.

Lot 3

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Fox by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59 cms. (#19).

Lot 4

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Clouded Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 57 x 42 cms. (#34).

Lot 5

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Jaguar by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 57 x 42 cms. (#8

Lot 6

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a pair of Snow leopard cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59cms. (#26).

Lot 7

This is a stunning ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Snow Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#7).

Lot 8

Lot 9

Who can resist ‘Those Eyes’? This delightful original watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a baby Orangutan is by Milo and is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#12).

Lot 10

This is a stunning ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Wolf by wildlife artist Milo. This beautiful piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#13).

Lot 11

Lot 12

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Giraffe by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59 cms. (#25).

Lot 13

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of an Amur Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#27).

Lot 14

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Sumatran Tiger by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#1).

Lot 15

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a beautiful pair of Cheetah cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#16).

Lot 16

This is an ORIGINAL pencil study of a Rhino by Dane Youkers . This beautiful piece measures 28 x 36 cms .

Lot 17

‘Tails Erect’ by Wildlife Artist Carol Barrett. This ORIGINAL study of Warthogs is in watercolour and ink and is on Rhino Dung Paper! It is mounted and measures 40 x 30 cm.

Lot 18

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour study of a Badger by Diane Antoine. This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 19

This is an ORIGINAL pencil study of a Wolf (artist unknown). This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 20

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by Simon W. Atack. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 21

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by presenter and author Fearne Cotton. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 22

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by Jonathan Truss. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 23

‘Gentle Elephant’ is an ORIGINAL watercolour study by Anne Jolivet. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 24

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour study of an Elephant by Debra J. Hall. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 25

‘The Animals Fight Back’ ORIGINAL watercolour Charito Lilley. This thought-provoking piece measures 40 x 30 cms

Lot 26

This is a Limited Edition (No. 46/250) print is ‘Highland Monarch’ by Michael Demain. This stunning print measures 56 x 34 cms.

Lot 27

A beautiful print of Tiger cubs by Jan Ferguson. This piece measures 41 x 31 cms.

Lot 28

A stunning Limited Edition print (No. 7/100) titled ‘Endangered Nobility’ by Kim Thompson. This beautiful study of the noble Lion measures 60 x 42 cms.

Lot 29

‘Mischief Maker’ is a beautiful Ltd Edition study of a playful Lion cub by Julie Rhodes. It is mounted and measures 56 x 38 cms.

Lot 30

The beautiful Butterflies In The Round by Cath Hodsman. This Limited Edition print measures 51 x 41 cms.

Lot 31

This STUNNING piece of his work is caught brilliantly in this VERY Limited Edition of only 45 prints (No. 29/45) and measures 50 x 35 cms.

Lot 32

In a very Limited Edition of only 75 prints (No. 6/75), this beautiful study of a Sumatran Tiger is by Nick Day. It measures 38 x 41 cms.

Lot 33

This is a stunning Limited Edition print of a commission for The Miracle’s Mission Rehabilitation Centre. This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on signed memorabilia kindly donated by animal welfare legend Ricky Gervais in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for – noting the reserve price for each – and send us your bid with the lot number and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 31st of January 2024 . We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. Good luck!

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

LOT 1

This signed image has been very kindly donated by animal welfare great Ricky Gervais. (Image size 200 cms x 250 cms. Frame is for display purpose and is not included).

Reserve: £100

Lot 2

This signed image has been very kindly donated by animal welfare great Ricky Gervais. (Image size 200 cms x 250 cms. Frame is for display purpose and is not included).

Reserve: £100

Lot 3

This signed After Life image has been very kindly donated by animal welfare great Ricky Gervais. (Image size 7 inches x 5 inches. Frame is for display purpose and is not included).

Reserve: £100

Lot 4

This signed The Office image has been very kindly donated by animal welfare great Ricky Gervais. (Image size 105 cms x 150 cms. Frame is for display purpose and is not included).

Reserve: £100

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Miracle’s Mission are a non-profit animal welfare organisation that works with sick, injured and disabled animals worldwide.

Our mission is to provide a place of safety for animals in danger, to educate on the needs of neutering both pets and strays and to neuter stray dogs and cats to prevent the birth of more animals onto the streets. We also rehabilitate and re-home dogs in need, often with disabilities, from our UK rescue base.

Miracle’s Mission Christmas Appeal

Thank you for your support in the past year but we still need your help.

We are wrapping up another year at Miracle’s Mission. In the past year we have continued to provide a place of safety for animals in danger, to educate on the needs of neutering both pets and strays and to neuter stray dogs and cats to prevent the birth of more animals onto the streets. We have also rehabilitated and re-homed many dogs and cats in need, many with disabilities.

Even with all this wonderful news we are still in dire need of funds to help us keep our doors open. We need donations to help pay for food, heating and other bills, as well as staff costs and expenses like petrol for home visits. The average cost to feed a dog for one month typically costs somewhere from £16 to £50, depending on the breed. Microchipping costs about £10 to £15. The average cost of essential vaccinations is £64. A routine vet appointment costs between £40-£60. The average cost of a 30-miunte physiotherapy or hydrotherapy session is £50. Prosthetics and dog wheels etc are upwards of £500.

We appreciate your continuous support, we truly wouldn’t be here without you.

Could you help us with our end of year fundraiser? Any donation helps!

With best wishes, Paul Christian, Patron of Miracle’s Mission.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP RESCUE ANIMALS

You can support our work by donating as little as £5 – It only takes a minute but it can last a lifetime for an animal in need. Please donate at: PLEASE HELP THE RESCUE ANIMALS AT MIRACLES MISSION

South Korea’s Dog Farmers Protest At Proposed Ban On Dog Meat

**Dogs pictured in cages at a dog meat farm in Wonju, South Korea. Credit: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji**

HWASEONG, South Korea (Reuters) – As South Korea moves to ban eating dog meat, many of those involved in the centuries-old controversial practice are fighting to keep it legal.

The farmers who breed the dogs, and the owners of eateries that serve the meat, have held protests in front of parliament to demand the government and ruling People Power Party scrap plans to pass a bill this year to enforce a ban.

**Rescue workers from Humane Society International rescue a dog at a dog meat farm in Wonju, South Korea. Credit: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji**

They say banning dog meat would decimate their livelihoods, and also limit the options available to diners by taking off the menu a dish that in the Korean peninsula has traditionally been consumed to beat the summer heat, but which today is only eaten by some older people.

“If I have to close down, with the financial condition I’m in, there really is no answer to what I can do,” said Lee Kyeong-sig, who runs a farm outside Seoul raising up to 1,100 dogs. “I’ve been in this for 12 years and it is so sudden.”

A Gallup Korea poll last year showed almost two-thirds of respondents opposed eating dog meat, with only 8% saying they had eaten dog within the past year, down from 27% in 2015.

Despite its declining popularity and opposition from animal rights activists, previous attempts to ban dog meat have failed because of industry protests.

**Rescued dogs are seen as they wait for transport, at a dog meat farm in Wonju, South Korea. credit: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji**

This time, the government has said the proposed ban would give the industry a three-year grace period to transition out of the trade, as well as provide the maximum possible financial support for those affected.

With the backing of the public, and bipartisan support in parliament, there are signs that the ban could soon become law.

TIME FOR CHANGE

The agriculture ministry declined to give details about the size of the industry, but the Korean Association of Edible Dogs, says far more farms and restaurants than those cited by the government will be affected.

The association said 3,500 farms raising 1.5 million dogs and 3,000 restaurants will have to shut down, almost twice the numbers stated by officials.

Nam Sung-gue who has run a restaurant selling dog meat boshintang, or “restoring” soup, for the past 30 years, said the ban was unfair, even though his business is fast declining.

“If they try to ban the food that people have eaten for a long time, that is a wrong kind of law, a law that takes away the freedom to choose what we eat,” he said.

Many opponents of the ban blame it on First Lady Kim Keon Hee, a vocal critic of dog meat consumption who along with her husband President Yoon Suk Yeol has six dogs.

South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol and first lady Kim Keon-hee invite the newest member of the presidential family Saeromi, a retired guide dog, after adopting her from the Samsung Guide Dog School in Yongin, Gyeonggi. [PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE]

Asked about Kim’s influence, an official at the president’s office said: “Both in the country and abroad there is support and consensus, as well as from the opposition party.”

An Byung-gil, member of parliament for the ruling party who is the main sponsor of the bill, also said the time was ripe for change. “Even though something may be part of tradition, what needs to be changed has to be changed,” he said.

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Everyone who donates will receive a Certificate of Appreciation as a thank you for helping animals in need.

The Mission of Protect All Wildlife is to prevent cruelty and promote the welfare of ALL animals. We believe EVERY animal should be treated with respect, empathy, and understanding. We raise awareness to protect and conserve wild, captive, companion and farm animals.

It is vital that we protect animals against acts of cruelty, abuse, and neglect by enforcing established animal welfare laws and, when necessary, take action to ensure that those who abuse animals are brought to justice.

Protect All Wildlife are involved in many projects to protect animals’ rights, welfare, and habitats. Money contributed to Protect All Wildlife supports ALL of our worthy programmes and gives us the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Your donations make our work possible.