Introducing Linda Nunn
Some of you may not have had the pleasure of knowing Linda yet, but once you see
the amazing work that she carries out, you will want to help her.
Animals became a big part of Linda's life more than 30 years ago, when she experienced
firsthand, the cold reality of cruelty and abuse that many animals face. From that
point on she vowed to help as many animals as she could - of all shapes and sizes.
Linda has become well known for her relentless hard work for animal rights and welfare,
especially in the Auckland area. Among other agencies, she has worked alongside
'Save Animals from Exploitation', the SPCA, the Humane Society, Animal Liberation
Aotearoa, Animal Control, Councils etc and has been involved in helping thousands
of animals over the years.
Linda has rescued and re-homed many animals, often fostering stray dogs, chickens,
kittens and cats until they are ready to go to a new home and is always looking
for like-minded people to help in this area.
She also helps stray cats that are best suited to remaining in their original habitats,
by 'trapping, neutering and then re-releasing' them (TNR) ... all of which takes
time and money. The earnings of her husband Paul, a handyman, is ploughed back into
the animal work, so they often live on a shoe-string.
Linda also liaises with other local rescue groups to try and find suitable homes
for animals, but has to raise her own funds.
In 2009 The New Zealand Companion Animal Council presented Linda with the Assisi
Award.
"In recognition of her tireless animal welfare and conservation work, primarily
on Auckland’s North Shore, and the physical rescue of many hundreds of animals."
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