The Bob Kerridge Animal Welfare Fellowship is calling for applications from people who are passionate about improving the lives of animals.

The Fellowship was set up last year by Bob Kerridge, a long time animal advocate and welfarist, and is awarded to projects that seek solutions to animal problems, and aim to create change, ultimately benefitting animals, people and the environment.

After more than 30 years of being a voice for New Zealand’s animals, Bob Kerridge’s legacy is to continue the work through others that are in a position to enhance the health and wellbeing of animals.

“We are looking for individuals as well as academic or scientific organisations that are involved in animal and environmental activities who want to make a difference to one or many species of animals whether they be companion, farm or wild animals.

“All animals are sentient beings and we are privileged to be sharing this planet with them. It is our duty to search for ways to enrich their ability to live in harmony with humans and the environment.”

The Bob Kerridge Animal Welfare Fellowship provides an annual endowment of $10,000 which is awarded to a committed animal welfarist to fully explore their areas of interest. This may include an existing project or an opportunity to investigate, learn, network or develop leadership skills.

Applications close on 31 January 2019. Visit www.animalwelfarefellowship.org.nz for further information.

The recipient of the 2019 endowment will be announced in March 2019.

The Bob Kerridge Animal Welfare Fellowship is supported by Jet Park Hotels.

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