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 Jill, Duchess of Hamilton to Visit Aiken SPCA New Shelter Project web posted January 28, 2012  AIKEN – Author, conservationist,
journalist and historian Jill, Duchess of Hamilton, will be touring the
Aiken SCPA shelter project on January 30, 2012. Her Grace, who
recently complete a 15 year term as Vice President with the Royal
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), will be in
Aiken to meet with SPCA management, staff and donors to learn more
about the Shelter and to share her experiences as a committed animal
welfare advocate.“I have seen plans for the shelter project and am excited to have the opportunity to visit the site personally,” said the Duchess. “Our organizations share similar goals: to prevent cruelty, promote kindness to and alleviate suffering of all animals. The Aiken SPCA, like our organization in the UK, is a strong supporter of adoption,” she continued, “However, the Aiken SPCA’s state-of-the-art Regional Spay and Neuter Clinic and Marr Education and Training Center are the keys to solving the larger issue of over population. In other words, the Aiken SPCA is working to solve the problem and not just react to it.” “We are delighted to host Her Grace in Aiken,” said Barbara Nelson, Board chair of the Aiken SPCA. “Jill has many years of experience in the UK and internationally addressing many of the issues we face in Aiken. We look forward to showing her our new facility and hearing her insights on many animal welfare subjects.” About Jill, Duchess of Hamilton Jill, Duchess of Hamilton, former newspaper journalist in both Australia and London, was born and educated in Sydney. Since 1999 she has spent much time living in the Old City in Jerusalem and in 2005 completed her MA in Near & Middle Eastern Studies with a distinction in Applied Economics at SOAS, the University of London. She is currently completing her PhD at SOAS. Five of her books are either on or connected to the Middle East: Marengo, the Myth of Napoleon's Horse (Fourth Estate, London, 1999); First to Damascus (Simon & Schuster, Australia, 1999, three editions); God, Guns and Israel (History Press, three editions: 2004, 2055 and 2009); From Gallipoli to Gaza (Simon & Schuster, Australia, 2004) and Thomas Cook the Holidaymaker (History Press, 2004). She has a monthly column in The Catholic Herald and also writes occasionally for The Guardian. About the RSPCA The RSPCA was founded in London in 1824, as the world’s first animal welfare charity. Royal patronage followed in 1837 and Queen Victoria gave permission to add the royal R in 1840. The organization’s involvement in the First and Second World Wars makes up a large part of their history and heritage. Millions of animals were enlisted to serve alongside British, Commonwealth and Allied forces, and many RSPCA staff served on the frontline, not only to serve the country, but to help these animals. Today the RSPCA remains committed to forming and improving animal welfare law. The organization has a network of 166 RSPCA branches around England and Wales, and works with many animal welfare organizations abroad through an international team. In one year, the RSPCA rescued and collected 130,033 animals, treated and helped 211,188 animals in their hospitals and clinics, including neutering 79,810 animals, found new homes for 83,268 animals, micro-chipped 67,388 animals, investigated 159,686 cruelty complaints provided 5,653 meals for animals in their care on Christmas Day. About the Aiken SPCA Established in 1935, the Aiken SPCA has placed thousands of needy animals into loving homes. This success was achieved through the dedicated efforts of numerous Aiken SPCA employees and volunteers. It also hinges upon commitment, support and responsibility from our community. The Aiken SPCA is a non-profit organization operating under IRS Section 501(c)(3). The organization receives no funding or support from state or federal agencies or from the ASPCA. They depend upon local donations to support efforts to save the lives of homeless dogs and cats in the Aiken community. The Board of Directors has taken on the long-term goal of reducing pet overpopulation in the CSRA by providing affordable spay and neuter services, and teaching values through humane education. © Copyright 2012 All material is property of
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