AFA-Bulgaria presents the American writer Merritt Clifton, editor-in-chief of the worldwide-distributed monthly "Animal People" and an expert in field of establishing control over stray animal population.
AFA-Bulgaria highly appreciates this priceless gift of Merritt Clifton: AFA to present to the Bulgarian public the bulk of facts relating the Progress of Mankind in its attitude towards animals. Each month in the "Chronology" section we are publishing the facts year by year, as collected and analysed by Mr. Clifton.

To the Bulgarian friends of animals Merritt Clifton said:
"What I would have to say to the people of Bulgaria would
begin with an apology for not including any milestones in Bulgarian
humane history.

For example, I omitted by accident any mention of the 10th
century animal-loving vegetarian saint John of Rila. He should have
been included, especially since we visited the Rila monastery in
1999.
Every people, of every nation, have had people,
organizations, and movements that have helped to further the humane
ethic. My whole purpose in assembling the Chronology of Humane
Progress was to demonstrate that fact, so I am embarrassed to have
left out John of Rila and perhaps other Bulgarian animal advocates
whose work I do not yet know about.

I appreciate Bulgarian interest in the chronology, and hope
it will inspire and encourage others as much as researching and
publishing it inspired and encouraged me.

Thank you,

Merritt Clifton
Editor, ANIMAL PEOPLE
P.O. Box 960
Clinton, WA 98236

Telephone: 360-579-2505
Fax: 360-579-2575
E-mail: anmlpepl@whidbey.com
Web: http://www.animalpeoplenews.org"

AFA wishes to all that come close to the work of this author the thrill of feeling the progress of Mankind.

With Kim Bartlett, wife and the right hand of Merritt

Merritt in discussion on humane education at a work-shop , ICAWC, Istanbul, 2001

 

Dear Friends of Animals,
From January 2007 AFA starts campaign No 7: "Animals for Us". We will present to you the stories of animals which have helped people. Each of you is welcome to tell such a story, so that we make more people aware of animal readiness to help people. You're welcome to send your story to AFA's address.

THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF AFA-BULGARIA
WISHES YOU HEALTH AND HARMONY,
LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING
IN THE COMING 2007!