Cruelty abroad

What do you do if you see a case of animal cruelty during your cruise? It’s the kind of thing that can really spoil a holiday and yet it’s often difficult to know how to react. Well, Animals Worldwide (AWW) is a new charity that offers help to animal lovers who come across cases of cruelty while holidaying abroad. It was set up by Suzy Gale, wife of Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet, who came across feral cats and kittens dying in blistering heat while on a trip to Cyprus and who decided to go back to the island to work with vets on feral catch-neuter-release programmes. AWW has now been granted charitable status and has the backing of major organisations in the UK. Travellers are encouraged to report to AWW if they see cases of cruelty while they are abroad and urged also to complain directly to cruise and tour operators. AWW has a network of rescue centres and vets working in tourist areas, providing neutering schemes and practical support.