They're Dying To Entertain You...

Patronize circuses that are animal-free, Circus animals do not perform to please their trainer. They work from fear only after having their spirits broken.

Most circus animals have been brutalized and perform because their food, water, rest (or all three) have been withheld. Some performing animals are only fed after a satisfactory performance.

In order to force animals to perform stressful acts (like jumping through fire), trainers use whips, muzzles, electric prods, and bullhooks. In nature, these animals would be free to walk and run, choose lifetime companions, and raise their families. The circus forces the animals to perform confusing acts night after night for 48 to 50 weeks every year. Between acts, elephants are kept chained, and bears and tigers are "stored" in cages barely large enough for them to turn around in.

Elephants are routinely shackled, deprived of water and beaten with bullhooks, after which they will allow someone to sit on their heads, or submit to waltzing on their hind legs.

When tigers aren't confined in small cages, they're chained to their pedestals. Ropes are put around their necks to choke them into learning tricks. Tigers leap though hoops of fire to avoid being punished should they fail to please their trainers.

Elephants, big cats and other "exotics" belong in their homelands, not under the bright lights of a circus ring for commercial entertainment. Monkeys never get to climb trees or stay in a troop and bears never have the comfort of a den, wild animals deprived of their natural environment and living in cages in the circus.

Still nursing baby animals are taken away from their mothers before they are weaned causing trauma, harm, loneliness and even death. Training animals start at a very young age.

Dressing animals in costumes and forcing them to perform tricks robs them of their dignity and the respect they deserve. Wild animals don't do headstands or jump through fire because they enjoy it; they do it out of fear of punishment.

We have to stop teaching our kids that they should applaud this kind of animal slavery, abusive confinement and training, and hideous exploitation. People think that circuses are fun. But they don’t think about what these poor animals have to endure for their entertainment.

Remembering Tyke...

Tyke, was the circus elephant who courageously rebelled on television worldwide back in August of 1994. She first killed her trainer, trampled a groomer and then ran rampant in the streets of Honolulu before she was finally gunned down by 87 bullets. She lay bleeding, agonizing and crying in the street for two more hours, until she finally died.

As some may already know and some may not, Tyke Catalyzed the founding of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, as well as several other animal advocate institutions. She inspired California Congressman Sam Farr to write up legislation to protect elephants from circuses. She has inspired many localities to ban circuses with elephant acts. She has also touched many individuals as well - one man wears a tattoo of Tyke as a conversation piece to educate others; some have made Tyke T-shirts, and so on.

If someone were to ask Riddle (or his people) about Tyke, he will say that Tyke deserved what she got. Some say she knew what she was in for; it was kind of like Thelma and Louise – She was going to go all the way! No turning back! She was so brave!

See the video !!! ( Additional footage of elephant abuse after Tyke is killed. )

Say No To Animals In Pet Shops!

- Imagine the conditions under which this puppy's mother lives. She is breeding non-stop to make unscrupulous breeders rich! This is the daily suffering pet shop owners either do not understand or do not want you to see. How to solve this problem? The answer is quite simple you can make a difference and help in several ways. Read more...

The practice of selling animals from pet shops promotes impulse buying and irresponsible breeding for profit. Please help us to stop it. We already have far too many dogs and cats without homes.

Our Mission At Say No Is To:

• Educate all potential pet owners why they shouldn't buy their companion animals from pet shops
• Lobby Federal and State Government to ban the sale of animals in pet shops

Cute, small breeds are always put in pet shop windows to attract children and impulsive buyers. Pet shop owners are interested in making money, after all, they are running a business. They are not primarily concerned with educating their buyers in properly caring for their new pets or in taking responsibility for their well-being.

And so, new owners go home and soon realise that owning a pet is not all fun or as easy as they thought. Many abandon their pets when the novelty wears off, and these gorgeous little puppies and kittens are now homeless in a pound awaiting a death sentence. Of course not all pound dogs and cats were originally bought from pet shops and discarded, but based on discussions with pounds and rescue centres, observing the breeds that predominate in shelters and statistical logic, it is obvious that many were.

Because this pet shop market exists in all over the world, backyard breeders and "puppy farms" continue to churn out more and more poor puppies and kittens, while thousands are being killed at the pounds every year.

" Why encourage people to breed animals for profit while so many loving animals are killed for no crime other than not being able to find a home? "

Sign the biggest ever global petition to protect animals!

Help us achieve global recognition that animals matter, that they can feel pain and can suffer and that we have a responsibility to put an end to cruelty around the world. We seek 10 million signatures to let the governments of the world know we are serious about achieving a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare at the United Nations.

Show your support for the Universial Declaration On Animal Welfare : An agreement among peopleand nations to recognizethat animals are sentientand can suffer, to respect thier welfarenedds and to end animal cruelty... for good.

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Grimes Jailed for Rescuing Dying Chained Dog.

Think once you see the video and pictures, you'll understand why I made this decision... "Tammy Grimes"

More : http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/doogie.html

40 or so people went on to the district court, filled the courtroom, with 30 or so people overflowing to the parking lot, where they waited for 4 hours to see the results and be there when we came out. Talk about dedication! People came from as far away as Ohio, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia, and the far reaches of Pennsylvania to support Tammy and what she did for Doogie.

Tammy Grimes, founder of Dogs Deserve Better, was arrested Monday, September 11, 2006, for helping a dying chained dog she dubbed Doogie in East Freedom, Pennsylvania. Grimes organization was called with frantic pleas for help by a neighbor and another concerned citizen who alerted them to his plight.

Kim Eicher, the neighbor, stated that Doogie had been unable to stand since Saturday, and she had gotten no response from the local humane society after calling all weekend. Grimes instructed her to call again, leaving a detailed message. When Ms. Eicher had gotten no response by noon, Grimes team went out to see if they could help Doogie.

Grimes, upon seeing Doogie from the road, initially felt he had already died, as he was lying with his back to the road and was not moving. Her team went to investigate, and found that he was still alive, but was unable to stand, his legs flailing about in the mud and his own feces. She documented his condition with video and photos, and—making the decision to put Doogie's welfare ahead of any fears of legal action—took him to a local veterinarian, getting him immediate and necessary care. She then took Doogie to her home, bathed him, gave him food and water, and made him comfortable. She was later arrested for her refusal to return Doogie to a certain and immediate death on the end of a chain. She is now facing misdemeanor theft, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass charges.

Grimes states, "I will always be proud of what I did for Doogie. As Oprah says, there is one thing I know for sure: helping Doogie was the only morally right thing to do. The video has been placed on You Tube, and has received over 13,000 views in two days. People are astounded and outraged that we live in a society where those who help suffering animals are arrested, and those who abuse them are not punished. I am calling for my immediate release from all charges, and for the Arnolds to instead be charged with abuse—based on video and photo evidence, the testimony of a neighbor and another citizen, and the testimony of the veterinarian. I am asking all concerned citizens to stand with me against this atrocity. Speak out, do not let the press and local authorities railroad me while the Arnolds get away with this abuse. Please visit the website at http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/doogie.html. View the video. You will understand why I had to stand up for Doogie; he could not stand up for himself."

Dogs Deserve Better is a 501c3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Tipton, Pennsylvania, is the 2003 First Place Winner of the ASPCA Pet Protector Award, and currently has 150 area reps in 38 states as well as in Canada and Australia.

About Dogs Deserve Better

Dogs Deserve Better works to bring dogs out of the backyard and into the home and family.
Website: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/



Email From: "Tammy Grimes" tammy@dogsdeservebetter.org


OK, everyone, if you're getting this e-mail it means the police followed through on their threat to put me in jail for taking Doogie today.

Here is the background info:

We got a call from Kim in East Freedom this morning, crying because Doogie hadn't gotten up since Saturday. She had been calling the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society since Saturday to no avail. We told her we aren't law officers, and she needed to call the humane officer. Then we got another call about the same dog, from another person who passes him every day. At that point we called Kim back to see if she'd heard from the Humane Officer.

She had not, so we promised her we'd go out and see what we could do. When we got there, we took photos and video of Doogie. We initially thought he was dead, as he was not moving and his back was to us. We found out that the people were not home to talk to about him, so I made the decision that he could not lay there on the cold wet ground for one moment longer, and I would accept all consequences of my decision.The neighbor Kim has agreed to testify on my behalf if necessary.

She cried the whole time we were there, you can hear her on the video.

I think once you see the video and pictures, you'll understand why I made this decision.The vet documented his general negligent condition, low weight, sores, missing fur, and took xrays of his back and hips. He determined that he has very bad back spurs that are causing him a lot of pain and are most likely responsible for his inability to walk.He also saw an undetermined mass near his hip on the xray. He gave him a shot for pain plus some B vitamins for energy, so that perhaps he could have even one good day or a few good hours. He wrote a letter stating his condition in case we needed it.

Shortly after we got Doogie to my home, situated, bathed (had to, the stench was too bad), and fed and watered an Officer Flag called from the Freedom Township Police Department (I know, Freedom, isn't that ironic?). He wanted me to return Doogie, which I refused to do.Here's what I need from you all. View the videos and photos, below. I think you'll agree with me that this is NOT acceptable in ANY kind of humane society, and we cannot allow this kind of animal abuse. We MUST stand up and STOP accepting this to be ok for people to do to their dogs, and STOP jailing those who are trying to help them!

"I could never look myself in the eye again, much less sleep tonight, had I left Doogie there dying, shivering in the dirt. I will spend the rest of my life in jail as opposed to handing him over to be abused further by these people.Please, contact ALL media with these photos and videos. Get justice, for Doogie and for me. Do NOT allow this treatment of those who are here to help, and who actually care. Call the Pennsylvania Humane Society and tell them you expect them to stand with me against this kind of abuse."

Doogie laying on the ground, neighbor crying in background:

Malaysia's Inhumane Dog-Catching Competition by MPS council.

Catch more than 150 stray dogs within six months and you might just win at least RM11,000.

This competition was announced by the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) recently to solve the stray dog problem in the area.

It is open to residents.

However, the dog-catching competition drew a lot of flak from animal lovers and pet owners who described the move as inhumane and distasteful.

Council president Zainal Abidin Azim said the competition was introduced as it received about 80 complaints about stray dogs every month.

He said that despite catching about 200 stray dogs every month as part of their animal control management, the problem remained unsolved.

The chairman of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Selangor (SPCA), Christine Chin, said that the MPS was setting an unhealthy and unethical trend that encouraged people to perceive dog-catching as fun and financially rewarding.

Chin questioned the methods that residents might resort to, which could cause unnecessary pain and suffering if the dogs were maimed in the process.

Spokesman for non-governmental group Furry Friends Sabrina Yeap said that MPS should use the reward money to engage professional dog-catchers instead of relying on residents who were not trained to nab stray dogs.

Under the rules of the competition, residents can work with their respective resident committees or any other organisation, but must deliver the dogs alive.

Photographs of the captured dogs are to be submitted as proof and the council will provide tools for those interested in taking part in the competition.

The first-prize winner will walk home with RM15,000; the runner-up RM13,000 while the third -placed winner will win RM11,000.

The minimum capture for the top three winners must be at least 150 dogs each.
Each month, the council pays RM20 for each stray dog caught as an incentive to the dog-catchers.

~ In Loving memory of Maximus 12 July 2007 ~

~ Dog Doused With Gas, Burned & Left To Die ,Former Owners Or Perpetrators Still Not Found. A man has been charged with cruelty after his dog was tied to a tree and set on fire. ~

The dog, a pit bull called Maximus by his rescuers, died last week after three surgeries. Authorities said he smelled of gasoline when he was found, severely injured, on July 12.

"He was a good dog up until the very end ... giving licks and kisses," Reed Zaroff, one of the Long Island veterinarians who tried to save him, told Newsday.

Derick Phanord, 22, of Brentwood, was arrested Monday night on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty, Suffolk County police said. Phanord also was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon for possessing a bludgeon, police said.

He was awaiting arraignment on Tuesday at First District Court in Central Islip. Donations are still being collected to defray the costs of Maximus' treatment.

~ Maximus suffered second- and third-degree burns on more than 60 percent of his body.~

URGENT!!! Stop Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo 7/20 & 7/28 from playing at the most cruel and brutal rodeo in the world!

This July the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo,
one of the cruelest rodeos in the world, will once again brutalize, maim and kill animals in the name of mindless "entertainment".

All the graphic images shown on this blog were documented by SHARK investigators at the Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) Rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, 2005. The pictures and videotape tell the truth as many animals are injured, abused, and even killed.

Sponsors and entertainers for CFD should be ashamed to support such abuse!!

CLICK HERE to see VIDEO documentation of the horrific practices inherent in every rodeo.



( This horse was used in spite of an injury to its hoof. The blood spatters inside the chute shows that this wasn't the first injured animal used. See more bucking horse injuries at CFD. )

( Injuries at the Frontier Days Rodeo are common. )

( The WTE article exposes the repeated violations of the rodeo's rules, such as the shocking of horses with a Hot-Shot as seen above picture. )

Steer Roping

The Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo includes an event called single steer roping (also known as steer busting or steer tripping). Steer busting is so brutal ( picture above ) and cripples and kills so many animals that it is allowed in only a handful of western states.

A steer is impossibly contorted during an event that used to be called "steer tripping" or "steer busting." It is the most cruel and dangerous event in rodeo. The name of the event has now been changed to the more benign-sounding "steer roping." The name may be changed, but the abuse remains the same. See more steer busting at CFD.

Calf Roping - Abusing baby animals!

This event used to be called calf roping, because that's what it is. Three to four month-old calves are clotheslined, body slammed and tied for points. The calves are considered expendable. In an effort to mask the true nature of this disgusting activity, rodeo people have now changed the name of the event to "tie-down roping." The name has changed, but the cruelty of the abusers is the same.

- The images that SHARK captures are virtually impossible to erase from one’s mind, but are truly impossible to erase from the lives of these animals, and indeed all the animals to come, as long as corporations support rodeo.

-That's the rodeo world for you: abuse animals, repeatedly break the rules, reap awards. The PRCA does a fine job of exposing their corruption all by themselves.-

See the video . " WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO BELOW !!

- Make sure to turn down the volume of the blog music background that is playing on the bottom of the blog page!

Moved by what you see ? Then do something to help this animal...

Birds Should Fly Free ...

:.Think Outside The Cage.:

There is no such animal as a “cage bird.” All caged birds were either captured or bred in captivity. In the wild, these beautiful beings are never alone—ever. And if they become separated for even a moment, they call wildly to their flockmates. They preen each other, fly together, play, and share egg-incubation duties. Many bird species mate for life and share parenting tasks.

Unfortunately for birds, the very qualities that we find admirable and fascinating about them—their brilliant colors, speech capabilities, and intelligence—have made them the third-most-popular type of animal companion in the United States. It’s estimated that in the U.S., 40 million birds are kept caged and captive—bored, lonely, and a long way from home.

Because irresponsible retailers sell birds and other animals to people who buy them on impulse—including some people who don’t have a clue about how to properly care for them—countless birds spend their entire lives unable even to use or stretch their wings, confined to small cages, and deprived of the vital companionship of other birds.

Driven mad from boredom and loneliness, caged birds often become aggressive, neurotic, and self-destructive. They pull out their own feathers, incessantly bob their heads, peck over and over again at cage bars, and shake or even collapse from anxiety.

Just as there are puppy mills, there are now enormous bird factories, where breeders warehouse thousands of parrots and other exotic birds and remove their offspring in order to sell them. These birds are frequently kept in dim lighting and confined to dirty cages, where they are unable to fully stretch their wings. Like dogs on chains, caged birds crave freedom and companionship, even if they have always been deprived of those things.

:.Learn More .:

-If you already care for a bird in your house, learn ways to improve your bird’s health and provide stimulation while keeping your bird safe.

-If you don’t have a captive bird, don’t get one. If you must get one, consider rescuing a bird who has been removed from an abusive situation. Even better, add a bird feeder, bird baths, and bird houses to your back yard and transform your yard into a mini-sanctuary for free-flying birds.

-Learn more about the bird market and its unscrupulous suppliers and about good and bad bird sanctuaries.

-Find out why buying a bird from a pet store contributes to the problems that birds face.

Cruel Killing of 13 Dogs, Shot to Death by the Malaysian (Seremban) Municipal Council!

~Eng visiting the 11 dogs that he had transferred to a temporary shelter in Membau, several kilometres from his house in Seremban. Eng had kept 26 dogs until the incident, when half of them were shot dead by a team from the municipal council~

66-year-old Eng Her Sun is a hero for giving stray dogs a home, but to some of his neighbours he is a nuisance. On July 2006, the Seremban Municipal Council (MPS) shot 13 of the 26 dogs living with him at his terrace house in Taman Desa Rasah. While the council’s action has caused an uproar among animal lovers who described it as cruel, some of the odd-job worker’s neighbours defended it.

~ Eng getting into his car with several of his dogs in an attempt to drive off with them from his home at Taman Desa Rasah in Seremban during the incident~

We, the Undersigned, endorse the following petition:
Cruel Killing of 13 Dogs, Shot to Death by the Malaysian (Seremban) Municipal Council to the prime minister's departmen.

Sponsor : Nick Josh K. Karean, Humane Society (Malaysia)

As shown in the link above , the government of Malaysia did not respond to this petition's 2000 signature support to use our advise in implementing humane education, humane law enforcement, animal legal defense and legislative/law improvement/changes relating to all animals in Malaysia in the year of 2006. We don't really understand why even a single signature is required to implement humane values in our society? How much more signatures is needed before a government will embrace this humane support request? Is it so hard to become a humane society?

Petition Goal

Though the Eng's has been described as animal hoarders by the Malaysian Municipal Council and those who are in favor of that understanding, and in the inhumane action taken by them, this petition is not in anyway trying to make the Eng's look like they were indeed animal hoarders.

This petition is only trying to show what humane alternatives could have been taken based on the believe, accusation and excuses given by the Malaysian Municipal Council, and those who are in favor of that understanding and in the inhumane action taken by them.

The goal of this petition is to gain the Malaysian government's support and cooperation to use our advise to implement humane education, humane law enforcement, animal legal defense and legislative/law improvement/changes relating to all animals in Malaysia.

We acknowledge the fact that there are many of those who dislike dogs and/or other animals in general, just like the way they would dislike some people too.

Therefore, we are trying to get government officials, judges, jury and the general public to understand, whatever our personal emotional feelings and/or mental thoughts towards a certain species are, may they be human or nonhuman, they all still deserve respect, fairness and humane treatment while justice is served when and where an abuse, cruelty or any form of injustice takes place.

We are trying to secure a better future for the animals in terms of welfare, protection and basic rights by looking at a bigger picture and working things out on a larger scale to help the Eng's, people who are in similar situations, and all animals in general no matter what species they belong too.

Petition Case

It is claimed that the Eng's, guardian of 26 dogs were hoarding animals, a human behaviour that involves the keeping of higher than typical numbers of companion animals (pets) which is against the law, and without necessarily having the ability to properly house or care for them.

Yes, animal hoarding can lead to serious dangers to health, both for the companion animal and their guardians because of the sanitation issues that keeping animals entails.

Whatever the accusation is/was, true or false, these guardians of 26 dogs did what they did nothing but out of love and compassion. The authorities should have realized that there are humane ways in dealing with issues such as these.

Unfortunately, instead working together to help each other out, and finding humane solutions, the Malaysian Municipal Council Enforcement Officers took a rather shocking and inhumane approach to deal with the matter...

Petition Advise for Signers

We understand that this incident is emotionally aggravating, but please present your comments/criticism in a positive and constructive manner that expresses integrity and professionalism, and without running counter to the basic principles of compassion and respect for others, no matter who they are or what they have done.

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"It is strange to hear people talk of Humanitarianism, who are members of societies for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals, and who claim to be God-loving men and women, but who, nevertheless, encourage by their patronage the killing of animals... "

Otoman Zar-Adusht Ha'nish (1844-1936)

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"I represent the Remembering Sheena Campaign which began after a German Shepherd was kept starving by her owner. The newspapers reported that the Dept of Veterinary Services did not attend to the repeated telephone calls reporting Sheena's abuse and then the court let the owner of Sheena free with only a RM100 even though the law provides for a jail sentence. Now with the 13 dogs shot by the authorities it shows a total lack of compassion and humanity in Malaysian authorities in dealing with animals. Let the people not look the other way. What profits a Man when he gains the whole world and loses his soul."

Shoba Mano,Malaysia ( Read "remembering sheena.." )

Dogs and cats in China need your help !

Massive, systematic cruelty, and extremely inhumane killing methods are used, involving severe panic, trauma and needless prolonged suffering. Dogs are tied up short by a thin wire metal tight around the neck so that they can hardly move, then stabbed in the groin area, blood begins to pour. With every move, the wire cuts deeper into their throats as they struggle in terror and pain desperately trying to escape in a pool of blood.The lucky ones bleed to death before being skinned, but often dogs are alive and fully conscious dying slow excruciating indescribable deaths. As each dog is killed other dogs can hear the screams and cries. All that matters to the killers, is that this method of slaughter causes least damage to the dogs fur - preserving its market value.German Shepherd dogs are the most commonly killed dogs in China, as their fur resembles the fur of wild animals such as coyote or raccoon - the same courageous and noble breed that guides the blind and does search and rescue, these intelligent and loyal dogs are being bred in huge numbers in the north of China.

Dogs and Cats Skinned Alive for Their Fur in China

Cats fare no better than dogs in China, the cats are killed by being hung by the neck from a piece of rope that tightens as the cats struggle causing them to eventually suffocate. Sometimes the cats are hung from a wire while water is poured down their throats through a hose until they drown. Long haired cats are kept as pets in China, yet ironically an estimated 500,000 short haired cats, mainly ginger or tabby coloured are raised for their pelts, estimated figures are that about a half million cats are killed each season from October to February. Cat fur is hard to distinguish from other furs once it has been dyed - President of a German company prominent in the cat fur trade.

Innocent cats, many of them stolen pets, are slowly and cruelly strangled while other cats watch, all await the same fate.

You came, you saw, and... SPEAK OUT! TAKE ACTION! TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
( Australia, the United States, Switzerland and five EU member nations - Italy, Denmark, Belgium, France and Greece – have already banned imports of dog and cat fur. But the European Union as a whole has no such ban.)

Voice 4 Dogs has actively campaigned for an EU-wide ban for more than five years, hence we were delighted in November 2006 when the European Commission issued a proposal to ban the import, export and sale of dog and cat fur across the 27 Member Nations of the EU. However, the proposed legislation is not a total ban since it contains provisions which allow the ban to be derogated from, and a major loophole that allows fur into the EU from dogs and cats killed for other purposes.

WHAT MORE CAN YOU DO?
-Tell everyone you know about the Chinese fur trade and how the dogs, cats and other animals have to live and how they have to die. Once people are aware, they won’t want to buy these products of suffering. If the market disappears, manufacturers will stop making these products
-Inform owners and managers of shops and department stores about the trade in dog and cat fur and ask them to not sell fur products.
-Boycott shops that sell fur, and politely but firmly explain your reasons to management. Tell them you won’t shop at their premises again until they stop selling fur and that you will encourage your friends and family and everyone in your community to do the same
-The Chinese pet products industry is hugely profitable (and it brings much more money to the booming Chinese economy than cat and dog fur sales.) This makes China vulnerable to a boycott that will hit them where it really counts: Tell the pet shop owners and management in your local area that you are boycotting products made in China as a protest against the Chinese dog and cat fur trade, and urge them to join the boycott by refusing to sell toys, leads, bowls or any other products that are manufactured in China.
-Write letters to local papers, contact local radio stations and tv news stations to raise awareness of the issue.
-Circulate our website address, http://www.voice4dogs.org/ to friends, family, neighbours and those in your address books, spread the word.
-And of course…don’t buy clothes or accessories or goods that are made of fur or are fur trimmed - remember that real fur is now frequently sold as fake fur.

STOP THE KILLING OF SEALS !

Noorway and Canada have a new kind of tourisme. Killing baby seals!!!! They call it "hunting" and i'ts a sport.
You want to call this sport ??

Is he a sportsman???

You're our only hope !!!

Please let it stop. This barbarisme shouldn't be possible in our society.

Don't turn your back on us, we are so defenceless...

I know these images seem painfull for you, but we feel the pain...!! We are being slaughtered by ruthless people and it's going on RIGHT NOW...!!!

What gives him the right to kill us. Who is he to decide about life and death.

What kind of sport is this..?? I didn't harm anyone..!! I was just swimming around doing nothing.

Please help us...!!
You can't just ignore these images..?? Keep silent and doing nothing makes you guilty...!

Please help me and my friends...!!!

STOP THE KILLING OF SEALS!!!!

~You can make a statement by forwarding this thread to as many people as you can. Bring these murderers to the attention of world leaders.~

Torturing a Bull for Saint John

We are constantly hearing from people about how tortured their souls and spirits are, because of the Church's action, or lack of it, when it comes to animal issues, and many of these people have left their church because of it and turned against Christianity. Toros de Coria is one of the most blasphemous and sadistic forms of "entertainment" that we have ever seen, and the Church's silence and acquiescence about this event is the primary reason it continues.

The picture above were sent by Rosa Mertens and are followed by two of her comments:

Rosa writes: Every year between the 26th and 29th of June in Coria, Extremadura, arguably the most backwards region of Spain when it comes to animal issues, a hapless bull is horribly tortured to death by the rabble. He is made to walk for hours while being tortured with darts, directed especially to his eyes and other delicate parts, until he gets so tired from the stress, the pain and the blood loss that he lays down to rest and that is when the barbarians fall on him and cut his testicles while he is still alive.

Rosa continues: No-one that has a minimum of sensitivity or conscience can understand what moves humans to do things like this but they do, and it happens all over Spain and also in parts of Mexico, Brazil...while the authorities at best ignore it, at worst declare it of "cultural interest" and promote it! Most of these events are dedicated to saints from the Catholic church (Saint John for the Toros de Coria).

We can understand why these hard hearted government officials and politicians support such cruelty: they are trying to buy votes, just as our politicians do when they kill innocent animals in hope of buying the votes of the 4% of Americans who hunt. However, we can not understand how the church, particularly the Catholic Church, can sit "idoly" by and support such ungodly and satanic torture, whether through their silence or actual support.

~If you are sickened by this event as much as we are, then speak out and help the church end its silence and take a stand against this event and all other forms of animal abuse and exploitation!~

LaSSie Langkawi Animal Shelter & Sanctuary Foundation

The Langkawi Animal Shelter and Sanctuary Foundation is set up to receive, rehabilitate and care for neglected, abused and needy animals. The organization also runs the Langkawi Island Animal Clinic a charity project aimed at the sterilization of the stray cat population. Both are non-profit ventures, staffed by volunteers and aimed at improving the lives of unwanted animals.

LASSie is a private organisation intiated by Narelle McMurtrie who set up Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort Langkawi in 1984. Narelle has a big heart for the animals and in the beginning accommodated a number of dogs which she saved from disastrous living conditions and gave them a home.
The Sanctuary cares for animals whose age, disposition or disability make them unlikely to find homes. Many of our animals are road accident or trauma cases and therefore need special love and attention. These animals are given the opportunity to live out their lives with dignity.
For stray cats on the streets, they are trapped and sterilized, then returned to their normal habitat. In this way the Sanctuary hopes to control the stray population. An adoption centre is also in operation.
Animals put up for adoption are spayed, neutered, dewormed and vaccinated. Astray wildlife brought to the shelter are treated and once healthy are then returned back to nature.

Cat sanctuary at Langkawi

The LASSie-cat sanctuary at langkawi is created and accommodates for stray,road accident and trauma cases. stray cats which are on the streets, they are trapped and sterilized, then returned to their normal habitat. The Sanctuary hopes to control the stray population. An adoption centre is also in operation. Animals put up for adoption are spayed, neutered, dewormed and vaccinated. The organization also runs the Langkawi Island Animal Clinic - a charity project aimed at the sterilization of the stray cat population.