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Chairperson's message
Dear All,
As Chairperson of the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW), I am grateful for the opportunity to support the important work being done every day to protect and care for the animals across our country.
Animals cannot express themselves in words, yet they experience pain, fear, and joy just as we do. How we care for them reflects the kind of society we aspire to be. At MSAW, we are reminded each day that compassion is not defined by grand statements, but by quiet and steady action, often unseen, but always meaningful.
There are days when the setbacks are difficult but there are also moments of quiet joy - when a dog who once knew only fear begins to trust again, when a sick animal recovers or when an animal is saved from cruelty. These are the moments that sustain us.
Our goal is to keep moving forward. To learn, to improve, and to carry on. Change does not happen overnight, and no single person can do it alone. But together, as leaders, employees, volunteers, and members of the public, we each have a role to play.
To everyone who has chosen kindness, whether by adopting an animal, supporting a sterilisation effort, comforting a frightened animal, or simply offering food or shelter to a stray animal - thank you. These acts may seem small, but they are the foundation of animal welfare. True care does not always make headlines; it is seen in quiet acts.
As we look ahead, we know there is still much to be done. But we face the future with determination, led by care and purpose. Let us continue to build a country where animals are treated not as burdens, but as living beings deserving of dignity.
Thank you for your compassion.
Sincerely,
Mrs Anuja GHOORAH
Chairperson of the Council