Goa and IAR International Animal Rescue

I spent a few weeks in Arombol, Goa. And was delighted to see so many happy dogs playing on the beach. All the dogs seemed to be in relatively good shape, even those away from the beaches. I wondered why when other areas were rife with suffering critters. And then I noticed an animal ambulance and followed it to the Goa offices of International Animal Rescue. I was so happy to see this NGO and volunteered my services, walking dogs and such.

After some time I met the founder, John Hicks from England. What a great guy and so many fabulous stories he told. About having Christmas dinner with Paul and Linda McCartney. Linda was a big animal activist and knew John well from his efforts. John was the guy who single handedly won the court case that stopped fox hunting in England. Yes, he has a lot of enemies.

His home in Goa is fantastic. There are seven dogs and three monkeys running around in the house and a dozen or some more in a compound beside the house. These were all rescue cases. I offered my marketing services to John and was excited to have me help. But a middle marketing manager got her shorts in a knot over my involvement and I backed out of the situation. I don't need corporate politics in my life anymore.