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INFO for Russian Members
Dear Russian friends and members, we received payment from many of you to renew your Press Cards. However, due to the boycotts there is no mail between Belgium and Russia. So, I cannot send you your cards and for the same reason, I cannot send you your money back. However, we will keep you on…
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Statement *** E. Chirskova
The board of the WDPA hereby declares that Elena Chirskova (https://www.facebook.com/elena.chirskova/) is not and never was a member of our Association. Moreover she is abusing our name and reputation. The WDPA distances itself from her hate campaigns. We reiterate that the WDPA values friendship among its members, regardless of nationality, religion or gender.
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PRESS CARDS for Russia & Ukraine
Dear members, unfortunately the war between Russia and Ukraine has made it impossible to send anything by mail to both countries. We really regret this situation and hope you understand that we can not send the press cards to those countries at the moment. As soon as this will be possible Karl will send out…
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UKRAINIAN NEEDS!
Dear Members, Yuliya Strizhkina, our member working in the shelters of Kyiv, sent us a list of the most important needs at this moment. If you happen to have these things or can collect them bring them to a local charity point. If big deliveries can be collected, we could bring you in contact with…
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WDPA STATEMENT
Dear members, The circle of WDPA friends is put to the test with the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The WDPA condemns the aggression of the Russian Government. We have precious friends and acknowledged colleagues in both countries. In the WDPA, this friendship is sacred, and we will never exclude any Russian member just for…
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FCI ANNOUNCEMENT
The FCI and its General Committee officially condemn the invasion of Ukraine by the armed forces of the Russian Federation. This conflict and aggression cannot leave anybody indifferent and we all feel concerned, sad and angry. The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Army has also put entire families of our dog community in complete…
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World Japanese Spitz Day 2022
Dear owners, breeders and lovers of Japanese Spitz! We invite you to join the celebration of World Japanese Spitz Day on the first Sunday of March! How to do it? – Very simple! To owners and breeders: post on your profile/group/page on Facebook and Instagram a photo of your Japanese Spitz on March 6, 2022 with…
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WDPA AWARDS 2021
The past two years have been hard on most human being around the globe, and those involved in the dog world were no exception. Dog shows were cancelled, and people remained at home under lockdown and isolation. Professional dog photographers who provide photos for magazines, among other things, were hit hard by the pandemic. The…