icawc-brochure-2015

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.