Just to let you know, the ICAWC blog will still be going over the coming months as we gear up to prepare for next year. I'll be revealing the next destination as soon as it's known, so keep your eyes peeled if you're planning to attend next year.

You'd think conference attendees usually have a problem losing their voices - I'm losing feeling in my fingers! And loving it too; it's great to be helping spread the important messages that our speakers have taken the time to share with us. I'm really rather glad I didn't have to go on after the inspirational Mike Arms, but actually the standard of speakers across the board has been absolutely brilliant this year, as it is every ICAWC year. A hu... [read more]

Welcome to those of you who have joined in the past few days. Thank you for helping us start to build a community. Just to let you know, the blog (http://icawc.blogspot.com/) has two new posts from Dogs Trust's CEO Clarissa Baldwin and Dog Talk's Carolyn Menteith, talking about what to expect at ICAWC this year. Hopefully we'll see you there in October; if not you can still keep up with the goings on through the blog. Don't forget to drop me a li... [read more]

Jacqui Darlow: Hi there Alex, I couldn't make the conference but been reading about it all on your blog, can't wait for more information! Jacqui

Does anyone know if anything is happening regarding animal rescue in Georgia? Saw strays on the news clips.

We know not everyone that would like to can make it to ICAWC, so for them as well as for those that are attending, we've set up a blog which we'll update during the conference as well as on the run-up. Dogs Trust's Marketing Director, Adrian Burder, has been set loose on it! He's looking for a visionary to talk on and is offering a large, cool glass of wine to anyone who can help him... www.icawc.blogspot.com

Welcome to our social networking hub for delegates attending the International Companion Animal Welfare Conference 2008. This blog will be updated periodically with news on the run up to the main event. You can find plenty more information on the ICAWC Wiki (just click the link at the top of the page). There's also a chance there for you to add more details about your organisation and areas of expertise. This is your chance to network before, dur... [read more]

Jacqui Darlow: Its great to see this site up and running, can't wait to see you all. J