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Working for Change

Active Fundraising

Sue Olsen and Polly Mason successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in October 2014 as part of the Born Free fund-raising team who successfully raised over £55,000.

OAT regularly host and sponsor events for the projects we support. See Events page for more details.

Participation

We have, and continue to march for the abolition of canned lion hunting, ceasing the Taiji dolphin slaughter, elephant & rhino protection and anything else we feel passionate about!

Sue Olsen and Dave Higgs attended the 2016 CITES Conference on International Trade in Endangered Species, as members of Species Survival Network (SSN) and observers for OAT.

Membership and Support

OAT holds memberships and offers support to the following organisations

SSN - Species Survival Network

PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal

PAWS - Performing Animal Welfare Society

WDC - Whale & Dolphin Conservation

FAS - Farm Animal Sanctuary, UK

WVS - Worldwide Veterinary Service, UK

STE - Save the Elephants, Kenya

Anahita - Animal Shelter, Iran

Claws Out - Anti lion cub petting campaign, UK

Four Paws - Enrichment at Lions Rock Sanctuary, South Africa

Elephant Haven - Elephant Sanctuary, Europe

Many dog & cat rescue societies

Kilimanjaro - Oct 2014

Sue & Polly the day before the final ascent. Climbing for the Born Free Foundation, every step to the top was for the animals. Collectively, the team raised £55,000.

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CITES CoP17

OAT's first time attending the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in Johannesburg, October 2016.

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Marching for the rhinos & elephants

In September 2016 Dave Higgs, aka OATOKE, joined a huge crowd of protestors and marched to the door of No. 10, to urge the government to take action on closing the UK's ivory market & the International rhino horn trade.

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Anti 'canned' lion hunting march

Sue and friend Sandy in London campaigning against canned lion hunting.

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Anahita Animal Shelter

Against all odds, Azadeh

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Claws Out campagin

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Worldwide Veterinary Service

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Farm Animal Sanctuary

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Lions Rock, Four Paws Sanctuary

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Marine Savers releasing turtles from nets

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At the CITES conference CoP17

Vital decisions affecting the well-being and existence of many endangered species. A room filled with pro and anti-trade organisations as well as politicians from each participating country. No prizes for guessing which side of the equation OAT were on!

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Fundraising Event for Shamwari

The Olsen family at one of our hosted fundraising events, "Out of Africa" in aid of Born Free's Big Cat Sanctuary, SA. Pictured here with Virginia McKenna OBE, founder of the Born Free Foundation and her son Will Travers OBE, President.

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PAWS Elephant Sanctuary - California

The Olsen family visiting Ark 2000 Sanctuary in California. A purpose-built sanctuary specialising in the rescue and care of elephants and other wild animals previously used for performances and exhibitions. Founded and funded by PAWS - Performing Animal Welfare Society.

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