- Rescue and re-home animals in need not only in their country of origin but also to the UK and other EU countries, USA and Canada.
- Supporting serving soldiers and contractors in war zones and areas of civil conflict by reuniting them in their home countries with the dogs and cats they have bonded with on their tour of duty.
- Reduce the dog population humanely by implementing TNR programs.
- The education of the local nationals on animal welfare and the benefits of happy healthy dogs and other animals.
- Work towards eradication of Rabies through controlled delivery of small and large scale Rabies vaccination programs targeting the stray animal and farm animal populations
Animals of War 2022 Challenge
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£13.49
Animals of War 2022 Challenge
Over 16 million animals served in the First World War. They were used for transport, communication and companionship.
In 1914, both sides had large cavalry forces. Horse and camel-mounted troops were used in the desert campaigns throughout the war, but on the Western Front, new weapons like the machine gun made cavalry charges increasingly difficult.
However, animals remained a crucial part of the war effort. Horses, donkeys, mules and camels carried food, water, ammunition and medical supplies to men at the front, and dogs and pigeons carried messages. Canaries were used to detect poisonous gas, and cats and dogs were trained to hunt rats in the trenches.
Animals were not only used for work. Dogs, cats, and more unusual animals including monkeys, bears and lions, were kept as pets and mascots to raise morale and provide comfort amidst the hardships of war.
£3 FROM EVERY MEDAL WILL BE DONATED TO WARPAWS:
War Paws was created to provide a voice and make the difference for the forgotten animals of war. We feel that the only way to make the difference that is needed is not to just try and remove the animals from war zones and areas of civil conflict, but instead, we aim to provide education for the local populations, provide information and encouragement on better animal welfare and animal husbandry and to promote happy and healthy ownership of animals.
Primarily we are working to alleviate pain and suffering of dogs, cats and any other animal that needs help, predominantly within Iraq but also covering Syria, Afghanistan and other war zones and areas of civil conflict. War Paws does not believe that any animal in any one country is more deserving than another so we are happy to work with any animal in need no matter where it is located.
What do i have to do to complete the challenge?
This is a 'one-off' activity challenge, you have the option of 2k, 5k, 10k, half, or full marathon. Once you have completed your challenge simply fill in your submission link, and you have finished!
What is a virtual challenge? A virtual challenge can done from any location you choose. You can run, jog, walk, cycle, swim, use of a wheelchair - whatever you choose and however you choose to complete a distance. There is no restriction on discipline. We aim to be as inclusive as impossible.
Submitting and Claiming your Medal
You will be emailed a separate link / web page when you sign up, to upload your progress as and when you want to. Your medal will be sent on purchase. For this challenge it's a one off submission, please complete submission link after your activity.' Your submission link should arrive within a few minutes of purchase, please email us at info@racethedistance.com if this doesn't arrive after a few hours.
Checking Your Progress
We have a real-time results system with instant tables, sort-able by age, gender and Country. We also have live tracking 'journeys' with fully interactive maps for our annual and seasonal longer challenges!
Strava Connect
Uploading your progress could not be easier with our challenges allowing you to upload activities direct from Strava. Do not worry if you do not have Strava, as you can also add activities manually.
Personalised Downloadable Certificate
Each competitor will receive a downloadable personalised challenge certificate with details of their results included.