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| Introducing Linda Nunn |
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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 and she stopped eating animals at the age of 19 years. Linda has become well known for her relentless hard work for animal rights and welfare. Among other agencies, she has worked alongside 'Save Animals from Exploitation', the SPCA, the Humane Society, Animal Freedom Aotearoa, Animal Control, Councils etc and has been involved in helping thousands of animals over the years. Linda has rescued and re-homed many species of animal - from mice to horses, and often fosters stray dogs, chickens, kittens and cats until they are ready to go to a new home. She 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.
LINDA NUNN RECIPIENT OF ASSISI AWARDIn 2009 The New Zealand Companion Animal Council presented Linda with the Assisi Award for her services to animals. "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."
Read the text presented to Linda with the award - PDF: The New Zealand Companion Animal Council Inc - Award Winners: 2009 Conference Report
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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.
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