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The 17th InternationalCompanion Animal WelfareConferencePORTOPORTUGAL6th-8thOCTOBER2015

The InternationalCompanionAnimal WelfareConferenceThe ICAWC visionThe International Companion Animal WelfareConference (ICAWC) was developed by itsorganisers with the belief in working towardsa world where no healthy companion animalis destroyed for want of a caring home withresponsible owners.ICAWC heads to Portugal!For 2015, we are excitedto be visiting Portugal forthe first time.Many of the presentationsappear on the programmeas a result of requestsmade by you, both viathe feedback forms or byemail. We look forward tomeeting new delegatesand welcoming back old friends and can guarantee a full programmecovering all aspects of companion animal welfare.ICAWC 2015 has limited spaces due to limited conference facilities,so please ensure that you book your place early this year to avoiddisappointment.The VenueThe 5* Sheraton Hotel is conveniently located in the business andcultural district of Porto, only a short walk away from the city’s richheritage. We have negotiated a discounted rate for delegates but iffor any reason you would prefer to stay elsewhere, please email: helio.almeida@abreu.pt for a list of alternative accommodation if required.EU Dog & Cat Alliance MeetingThe 2nd meeting of the EU Dog & Cat Alliance will beheld at ICAWC on Tuesday 6th October. The meetingwill cover EU issues such as dog and cat breeding,trade and illegal importations. The meeting will onlybe open to members of the EU Dog & Cat Alliance,but organisations can find out more about joiningthe Alliance for free on the website: http://www.dogandcatwelfare.eu/about/become-member/Free animal handling equipmentat the conference!SNIP International, Cats Protection and MDCExports Ltd willagain be donating items of humane, specialist equipment foruse in trap/catch-neuter-return programmes outside the UK.Application forms will be available at the conference. You canview the entire range of MDC products on the website, www.mdcexports.co.uk Only a limited selection will be available atthe conference.

Tuesday 6th October2015 ProgrammeFor information on joining the Alliance for free and attending the meeting, please visit the websitehttp://www.dogandcatwelfare.eu/about/become-memberMEETING OF E.U CAT & DOG ALLIANCEROOM 1: 09.30 – 12.00 2nd Meeting of the E.U Cat & Dog AllianceOptional WorkshopsROOM 2:13:15 - 13:45 MediMark Sponsor Workshop; Infection Control within anAnimal Shelter13:50 - 14:10 Adaptil and Feliway; The Advantages of Use In A ShelterEnvironment, Sponsor Presentation14:15 - 14:35 Petplan Insurance Sponsor Presentation; Working withCompanion Animal Welfare14:40 - 15:00 Animal Housing by Technik, Sponsor Presentation15:30 - 16:15 Ask the Behaviourist – Interactive Workshop16:15 - 17:00 Ask the Vet – Interactive WorkshopROOM 3:13:00 - 14:00 Breed All About It; Breed Specific Training Startingwith the Puppy Plan – Carolyn Menteith14:00 - 15:00 Reinforcing the Canine Human Bond ThroughTraining – Alasdair Bunyan15:30 - 17:15 How to Build Sustainable Shelters – Paul Wass*Please note:Places for workshops are very limited and must be booked in advance.Portuguese translation services are not available for workshops.Programme 7th & 8th OctoberPortuguese Animal Welfare*Simultaneous translation from English to Portuguese will be available for all talksCristóvão Norte (Deputado da Assembleia da RepúblicaPelo PSD, Portugal)Poverty and Pets; The Shelter Intervention/Prevention ModelEmergency Fundraising; How We Raised €210k in 78 Days inThe EU’s Poorest CountryThe Power of Play; The Forgotten ReinforcerSpeaking Up for CatsIdentifying Animal AbuseOne Step at a Time; Dealing with Challenging Dogs in aShelter EnvironmentCampaigning for Change in the Digital Age; The New PeoplePowered HeroesIf You Build It, They Will Come; How SOS Animal Built the FirstCharity Veterinary Hospital in PortugalEU Activity UpdateFeline Groovy; Environmental Enrichment for CatsAnimal Welfare Education in a War Zone, The Dream is PossibleI Second That EmotionGifts in Wills and the Quest for ImmortalityThe Full Monty: Running a Comprehensive, Community BasedDog and Cat Welfare Project in Praia de FaroIns & Outs of Homing CatsWhen Love Breaks Down; Reasons for Pet Relinquishment in PortugalMission Rabies UpdateBuilding for Future Welfare; Dogs Trust’s Newest Rehoming CentreCommunity Centered Dog Population ManagementCanine Welfare Assessment for TNR ProgrammesBank on it; Building a Safe & Stable Account for Your DogStanding out From the Crowd: Building a SuccessfulLori Weise (Downtown Dog Rescue, USA)Svetlo Petrov & Nadia Stancheva (Animal Rescue Sofia, Bulgaria)Alasdair Bunyan (Dogs Trust, UK)Jacqui Cuff (Cats Protection, UK)Paula Boyden (Dogs Trust, UK)Nico Joiner (Dogs Trust, UK)John Coventry (Change.org, UK)Sandra Duarte Cardoso (SOS Animal, Portugal)Claire Calder (Dogs Trust, Brussels)Rachel Casey (Bristol University, UK)Pen Farthing (Nowzad, UK / Afghanistan)Carolyn Menteith (Behaviourist, UK)Adam Buckles (The Brooke, UK)Harry Eckman (Change for Animals Foundation, Portugal)& Maria Pinto Teixeira (Animais de Rua, Portugal)David Newall (Cats Protection, UK)Sandra Duarte Cardoso (SOS Animal, Portugal)Luke Gamble (Mission Rabies, UK)Paul Wass & Alasdair Bunyan (Dogs Trust, UK)James Pirnay (IFAW, Brussels)Heather Bacon (Edinburgh University, UK)Sarah Fisher (Behaviourist, UK)Charity Brand – Nick Daniel (Dogs Trust, UK)

Evening & OptionalActivitiesWelcome DinnerTuesday 6th October, 7pmComplimentary Welcome Drinks Reception atthe Sheraton HotelThe organisers invite you to join us on the opening night of theconference for drinks and canapés at the hotel. Weather permitting,we will be outdoors and have a chance to enjoy the Portugueseclimate. Please join us for a chance to mix with other delegates in arelaxed and informal setting.Optional DinnerWednesday 7th October,Optional River Cruise and Gala Dinner at Taylor’sPort Wine LodgeGuests will be transferred to a private boat for a short cruise up theDouro River where they will enjoy a glass of Port while viewing the cityfrom the water. The boat will moor at the famous Taylor’s Port WineLodge where guests will be given the option to join a short tour of theport wine cellars before dinner. Guests will enjoy drinks on the terracebefore a 3 course traditional meal.Price: €55 per person to include River Cruise, 3 course meal and drinks.Optional SightseeingFriday 9th OctoberOptional City of Porto TourThis walking tour will be like going on a journey throughtime and history as you are escorted through the historicalcentre of Porto, classified as a World Heritage site. Portopresents itself as a city of contrasts; traditional tiledhouses appear to nestle against each other, interspersedby monumental churches and grand palaces and theDouro River at its feet. During the tour there will be theopportunity to have a coffee break & enjoy the famoustraditional delicacy, the Pastel de Nata.Please note: The trip will include return coach transfersfrom the Sheraton Porto Hotel. It is recommended to wearcomfortable clothes and shoes.Duration: Half dayPrice: €24.50 per person

THE SEVENTEENTH INTERNATIONAL COMPANION ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE6-8 October 2015 – Sheraton Hotel, Porto, PotugalTitle/Family nameName of OrganisationAddressCity, Country, postcode/zip codeREGISTRATION FORMPlease complete ONE FORM PER PERSON and return to:ICAWC, c/o Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7RQ, ENGLANDFax: +44 (0) 207 833 2701 email: ICAWC@dogstrust.org.ukTo book online visit www.icawc.orgFirst nameTelephone Fax EmailDietary requirements: vegetarian n vegan nCONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE €60 per personAccommodation at: Sheraton Hotel, Porto, PortugalSingle - €115 n Double/Twin - €130 nCheck in Date Check out Date Total nights requiredArrival and Departure Information:Arrival date Flight number Flying from Arrival timeDeparture date Flight number Flying to Dep. timeTransfers: Private Transfer - €35.00 (2-3 people one way transfer). n Arrival n DepartureDelegates not choosing the private transfer option can make their own way by public transport on the Metro:Departure Station: Porto Airport, every 30 mins, Destination Station: Francos, Trip Time: 22 minsDistance Francos Station - Sheraton Hotel: 700m - 8 mins walk.Buy Card: €0.60, Choose Travel Ticket: Z4 €1.85 (Note: Remember to validate your ticket before travel)Optional Programmes and Payment:Tues 6th October Registration fee €60Wed 7th OctoberAccommodation (full payment required in advance)– Please include all nights in your amount €– Meeting Of E.U Cat & Dog Alliance FREE– FREE Sponsor Workshops (please indicate which workshops)n Infection Control in an Animal Shelter n Working with Companion Animal Welfaren Adaptil & Feliway; The Advantages of Use In A Shelter Environment n Animal HousingAll Other workshops charged at €10 eachn Ask the Behaviourist n Ask the Vet n Shelter Buildingn Breed All About It n Reinforcing Bonds Through Training– Complimentary welcome buffet FREE– 7 Bridge River Cruise & Gala Dinner at Taylor’s €55 per personFriday 9th October – Optional sightseeing tour €24.50 per personOptional airport transfer to/from the Sheraton Hotel(Payable at time of booking to confirm reservation)See pricing aboveTotal AmountPlease indicate which method of payment you are using: (Payable at time of booking to confirm reservation)n Bank Transfer (for bank details see over) Credit Card: n VISA n MastercardPayment taken in EurosTo make payment by credit card, please email: helio.almeida@abreu.pt

How to BookYou can book online at www.icawc.org or bycompleting the Registration Form in block capitalsand returning to:ICAWC, c/o Dogs Trust,17 Wakley Street,London,EC1V 7RQ, UKFax: +44 (0) 207 833 2701Agent Bank Details:Please use a reference with your payment: your name + ICAWC2015Billing Details: Viagens Abreu, S.A., Avenida dos Aliados, 207-4000-067 Porto, PortugalTel: +351 22 204 36 80; Email: helio.almeida@abreu.ptBank Details and Form of Payment:Bank: Millennium BCPAccount Name: Viagens Abreu, SABranch: Av. Prof. Dr. Cavaco Silva (Tagus Park), Account Number: 0000000000231320 83edificio 2/Piso 0 b, 2744-002 Porto Salvo, Portugal Swift Code: BCOMPTPLBank & Branch Code: 0033 0000 00000231320 83 IBAN Code: PT50 0033 0000 00000231320 83International Grants and Training ProgrammeIf you would like to apply for grant funding or arrange for specialist training to support your organisation’s needs, pleasecontact us at international@dogstrust.org.uk or visit our website: www.dogstrustinternational.com for more information.The OrganiserFounded in 1891, Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, and now has 20 Rehoming Centres networkedthroughout the UK and 1 in Ireland. Dogs Trust believes that no healthy dog should be destroyed and last year lookedafter in excess of 16,000 Dogs. Our mission is “to work towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free fromthe threat of unnecessary destruction”. We work with like-minded European animal welfare charities: offering support,advice, education, health and welfare programmes as well as grants.Registered Charity Numbers: 227523, SC037843 & 20057978