WE WILL NEVER FORGET

ELEPHANT ENDOTHELIOTROPIC HERPESVIRUS (EEHV) IS A DEADLY VIRUS WHICH AFFECTS YOUNG ELEPHANTS GLOBALLY. We want to find a solution to this disease.

This complex disease is having a catastrophic(灾难性的) effect on the global conservation of the Asian elephant and we want to find a solution to the problem as soon as possible to stop more elephants from dying from this deadly disease.

EEHV DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE (区别)

It doesn't matter whether it's a two year old elephant at Chester Zoo, at a zoo in the USA or in the wild in Africa—this is a problem right around the world which makes it even more critical(关键的) that we find an answer. We don't want it to be an extinction level event for this important animal.

MIKE JORDAN, CHESTER ZOO'S COLLECTIONS DIRECTOR

At present, not enough is known about this disease so we need to carry out important research to hopefully get closer to finding a way to stopping it killing more elephants. We're part of the world conservation community devoted to the conservation of Asian elephants, so we will continue to carry out more research and work to discover more about this virus and how to treat it.

WE'RE ACTING FOR ELEPHANTS…

…to help save the global population of the species. You can help find a solution by making a donation today. We Will Never Forget.

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Join the fight now and 100% of your money will support the research and help us put a stop to this deadly virus.

Here are four organizations that rescue and train shelter dogs to be service animals.

Merlin’s Kids

Merlin’s Kids is an organization that rescues and trains shelter dogs to become service animals for children with special needs for emotional support. Dogs can expand kids ‘social comfort zone and dramatically improve their mental health. In the public’s eyes, these working dogs have proved that shelter animals are amazing.

Pets for Vets (老兵)

Animal trainer Clarissa Black created Pets for Vets in 2009 as a way to say “thank you” to our nation’s heroes. This organization recognizes that many vets return home with scars (伤疤), which make it difficult for them to live a normal life. Pets for Vets was founded to rescue and train shelter animals to provide therapy dogs for vets. The organization says that when the vet is matched with the right dog, both of their lives change for the better.

Paws With a Cause

This organization has been around since 1979 and it improves the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities. Paws With a Cause specializes in helping people with disabilities complete daily tasks and the dogs can open doors and pull a wheelchair. The organization’s founders Mike and Candye are very pleased with its development.

Can Do Canines

A dog from a local shelter helped start Can Do Canines in 1989. Named Annie, she assisted her owner for eight years. Annie was the first of over 500 rescued dogs specially trained as service dogs to assist people with hearing problems, diabetes (糖尿病) and autism. But if a dog in the organization is not suited due to behavior or illness, the dog is never trained again and placed into a forever home with a family.

As families get ready to head back to school for the fall, parents are on a tight budget lo get all the right supplies purchased, paperwork filled out and physicals (体检) scheduled. It can be a tough time of year and many parents struggle to find the time and money to make it happen smoothly. That’s where Heartland Community Health Center can help.

In order to get kids off to a healthy start to the school year, Heartland, with support from Connect Church, will be focusing on the back-to-school needs of families during the week of Aug. 7—11, and beyond. During the event week, Heartland will offer reduced-cost school physicals by appointment only. Free backpacks filled with various school supplies and free toothpaste to protect teeth, along with other helpful information, will be available on a walk-in basis during event hours.

The 2017 Back To School with Heartland event will be held: Monday—Thursday 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. and Friday 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m., Aug. 7—11. However, reduced costs for physicals will be available through Sept. 30 this year, for those who are unable to schedule an appointment during the event week.

Heartland’s regular clinic hours are as follows: Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 a. m. -5:00 p. m.; Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 a. m. -7:00 p. m.; Friday: 8:00 a. m. —3:00 p.m.

Heartland is a Level 3 Patient-centered Medical Home and a Health Center serving Douglas County and surrounding areas with primary care, behavioral health and assistance programs. Services are available to all, regardless of income or insurance status. Heartland is located at 346 Maine St., Ste. 150 in Lawrence, KS, and also offers an office inside the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department at 200 Maine St.