Posted on December 18, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
The 1914 Christmas Truce – German and British Soldiers Stop Fighting In The Trenches And Play Football Against Each Other.
From The Illustrated London News of January 9, 1915: “British and German Soldiers Arm-in-Arm Exchanging Headgear: A Christmas Truce between Opposing Trenches”
WW1 Christmas truce marked in army football teams match
The Christmas truce (German: Weihnachtsfrieden; French: Trêve de Noël) was a series of widespread but unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front around Christmas 1914.
In the week leading up to the holiday, German and British soldiers crossed trenches to exchange seasonal greetings and talk. In areas, men from both sides ventured into no man’s land on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to mingle and exchange food and souvenirs.
There were joint burial ceremonies and prisoner swaps, while several meetings ended in carol-singing.
Men played games of football with one another, giving one of the most enduring images of the truce.
However, the peaceful behaviour was not ubiquitous; fighting continued in some sectors, while in others the sides settled on little more than arrangements to recover bodies. The following year, a few units arranged ceasefires, but the truces were not nearly as widespread as in 1914; this was, in part, due to strongly worded orders from the high commands of both sides prohibiting fraternisation.
Soldiers were no longer amenable to truce by 1916. The war had become increasingly bitter after devastating human losses suffered during the battles of the Somme and Verdun, and the incorporation of poison gas.
SAV Comment – Football NOT Killing !!
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Posted on December 18, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
We do have very regular news and very recent photographs relating to Nani the deer.
All we can currently say is that Nani is alive, although is no longer being held at the hunters facility.
We know exactly where she is and have photographs of the conditions in which she is currently held; but all we can say at the moment is that the situation is very delicate and we are waiting on the actions of others to see if she will or will not be released back to the Mitic family.
We would hope that given the massive response to Sasha’s shelter appeal in just one week:
the government will think very carefully about the situation of Nani also.
The Sasha petition is a very clear message of the current situation for animals in Serbia from a worldwide, global supporter network.
We trust that the message of Sasha and his shelter is sending a clear message to the government and authorities. The Nani situation is very similar – it is up to the government and authorities which way they will go; which will have implications from animal welfare NGO’s on future Serbian EU membership.
We will respond accordingly to the situation; regardless of the direction it takes.
Unfortunately this is all we can currently say – but we need to inform you that the situation is being watched and acted on constantly by Serbian campaigners.
We will give further news and actions (if necessary) when we know the outcome of current negotiations.
SAV.
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Posted on December 18, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Thank you to everyone who has already donated to help pay for the veterinary treatment necessary for little Marko. But the target which is needed to cover his costs are still a long way off.
We have happily donated to help this little guy; and if everyone gave just a few dollars we would get there in no time at all.
The donation link is given below and although it is an expensive time of year; please try to give this little guy something special for Christmas by making a donation – even if it is just a few dollars – they all add up.
The donation site is completely secure and you can donate either via Paypal or just using a normal card route.
Marko – Young, alone and injured…left to die. This poor little guy has had a really rough start to his life. Barely 4 months old puppy was found on the side of the road in town of Subotica. He came in with multiple puncture wounds, Demodex mites, chemical burns and a painful body. Currently he is in medical boarding while we try to get him comfortable and treat his wounds and skin. Marko deserves so much and we are committed to him but we need your help!
We need everyone’s assistance to help this poor little dog. No donation is too small and it will all go towards his ongoing medical care. Please help us help this amazing baby!!
We Thank You from the bottom of Our Hearts Your help is appreciated!
Volunteers from “Alex Subotica”, animal rescue organization & first no-kill shelter in Serbia.
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Posted on December 17, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Why are some people so cruel ???
Young, alone and injured…left to die. This poor little guy has had a really rough start to his life. Barely 4 months old puppy was found on the side of the road in town of Subotica. He came in with multiple puncture wounds, Demodex mites, chemical burns and a painful body. Currently he is in medical boarding while we try to get him comfortable and treat his wounds and skin.
See our (SAV) recent post on shelter Alex at:
Danas smo pronasli malog, maleckog pincha. Jako je mlad. Tek menja zubice. Bio je u ranama koje su delovale strasno. Na svaki dodir bi bolno zacvileo. Odneli smo ga odmah nasoj veterinarki u Libero. Rane lice na opekotine. Ima ih nekoliko po telu. Na uhu ima ujede. Da to ne bude sve, prisutan je demodex u ranoj fazi. Na srecu nema lomova.
Ne mozemo zamisliti sta se desilo Marku i kakvu je nesrecu u svom bebecem zivotu preziveo do ovoga trenutka. Zasto bi ga neko zeleo zapaliti i ostaviti na ulici da umire polako u mukama i da ga napadaju drugi psi??? Oporavak ce teci polako ali je najvaznije da je Mark sada na sigurnom u privremenom smestaju. Nakon oporavka mu trazimo dom.
Dragi prijatelji, ako ste u mogucnosti pomoci oko troskova za malog Marka volonteri azila Alex ce vam biti zahvalni! Donacije mozete uplatiti putem kredit kartica. Hvala vam! I molimo vas dijelite ovaj post!
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Young, alone and injured…left to die.
This poor little guy has had a really rough start to his life. Barely 4 months old puppy was found on the side of the road in town of Subotica. He came in with multiple puncture wounds, Demodex mites, chemical burns and a painful body.
Currently he is in medical boarding while we try to get him comfortable and treat his wounds and skin. Marko deserves so much and we are committed to him but we need your help!
We need everyone’s assistance to help this poor little dog. No donation is too small and it will all go towards his ongoing medical care. Please help us help this amazing baby!!
We Thank You from the bottom of Our Hearts Your help is appreciated!
Volunteers from “Alex Subotica”, animal rescue organization & first no-kill shelter in Serbia.
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Posted on December 15, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Hi all;
Before anything we must ask you please to ensure that you have signed the petition for Sasha and his dogs.
Full info at the petition which can be found at:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/399/617/989/450-dogs-to-be-evicted-on-christmas-day-massive-international-protest/
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I have had the pleasure of working with Lesley on some live transport investigation work in the past.
She is a wonderful person.
The following is a video link which has been set up by Lesley who runs ‘Eyes on Animals’ based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Mark has worked with Lesley several times before regarding the transport of live animals within the EU. You can read more about the investigation report which was produced in 2010 by visiting serbiananimalsvoice.com/about-us/ – scroll down past the many photos of livestock transporters at Dover, England – the section starts:
“During 2010 – In addition to the daily running of SAV, Mark worked with the same Dutch investigator friends at ‘Eyes on Animals’ http://eyesonanimals.com/ , as well as with Animals’ Angels http://www.animals-angels.de/startseite,en_ORG.html and PMAF http://www.pmaf.org/ to produce a 125 page investigation report for the EU Legal Affairs team in Brussels, Members of the European Parliament (MEP’s) and UK Parliamentarians, a report which investigated live animal (calves) transport between certain, specific (EU) member states”
Mark and Lesley have put a lot of effort into the improvement of conditions for animals in transport within the EU. Clearer signage for emergency rescue and the fitment of much larger access doors on all livestock trailers has also been a very important issue which has been campaigned for.
Here are a few links from the past:
The importance of good access to animals during road transport – also here you can access a link to the EoA report on the importance of access during transport:
The message from Lesley to go with her new video re Turkish slaughterhouses is as follows:
Dear friends of Eyes on Animals
I have made a video-message that I would like to show you. The video is about our efforts in Turkey.
We regularly send our teams to Turkey to try and help improve the conditions inside the slaughterhouses there. And we have had really promising success, particularly with a change of attitude among the slaughter workers and Ministry of Agriculture inspectors.
In my video, I explain further about our work there. My dear colleagues and I would really appreciate it if you watch it, so that you can see how urgent our efforts are there and what impact we have had so far.
I have to warn you, some of the footage is disturbing. But it shows what the animals have to go through, and what the inspectors from Eyes on Animals are trying to change.
When you have watched the video-message, please would you consider making a donation towards this project? We would so very much appreciate it, because we really need to continue working on this project for at least another 4 years in order to bring about long-lasting change. Together, we can really reduce the suffering of animals at Turkish slaughterhouses!
Eyes on Animals bank account information:
IBAN: NL73TRIO0212364219
BIC: TRIONL2U
Triodos Bank
Zeist, Nederland
On behalf of everyone at Eyes on Animals, I wish you peaceful and happy winter holidays,
Lesley Moffat
Directeur en inspecteur Eyes on Animals
Other ways to donate? Please see: Donate
Read more SAV posts in relation to EoA work in Turkey:
Regards Mark
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Posted on December 14, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Hi all;
Before anything we must ask you please to ensure that you have signed the petition for Sasha and his dogs.
Full info at the petition which can be found at:
Please crosspost to anyone and everyone that you know – we have very limited time on this.
Now, here is the main issue of this post; a message from Danica that the first gas has arrived at the shelter.
Danica writes:
The first tank of gas purchased this winter has arrived at last, thanks to the amazing Laura Simpson, The Great Animal Rescue Chase & Harmony Fund, and the simply outstanding support of our friends!
Although the days are dark and gloomy, with freezing rain and a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, there’s luckily no snow yet and the gas delivery truck pulled into the shelter with no problems at all.
Our gas tank has been filled up with 1500 liters of gas, and the central heating is finally on. All of the kitties are enjoying the warmth of their home and will continue doing so over the next two and a half months! 🙂
Thank you just doesn’t seem enough to express our gratitude to all of you who have all pulled together and generously contributed towards the costs of the heating fuel!
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Posted on December 13, 2014 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Please note this petition is now closed:
Dear Mark,
On Dec 13, 2014, you signed the petition “450 Dogs to Be Evicted on Christmas Day – Massive International Protest”. The petition author , Laura Simpson, has now closed the petition and wanted to share this message with you:
We reached an amazing 240,000 signatures, and in the end the dogs were allowed to stay!
With just days to spare before dog catchers were scheduled to invade the sanctuary, municipal officials announced that the dogs could remain on their property for the time being. Thank you SO much for your signature. You can read about the success here: http://www.care2.com/causes/care2-success-almost-250000-people-save-dog-sanctuary-from-eviction-on-christmas.html
On behalf of Care2, thank you for making a difference. Care2 hosts thousands of petitions like this one. Click here to create a petition of your own and have an even bigger impact.
See also our post with the good news –
serbiananimalsvoice.com/2014/12/24/serbia-wonderful-news-about-sashas-dogs-the-eviction-notice-suspended/
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Hi all;
You can see from the SAV link below that Sasha has now been threatened by the municipality of Nis to remove over 450 dogs from his shelter within the next few weeks.
A petition has now been set up to try and prevent this; this is urgent – please crosspost to all your contacts – we need to make this a big response, but we have little time.
The petition link is as follows:
Petition Target: Premijer Republike Srbije, Aleksandar Vučić (Prime Minister of Serbia), Predsednik Republike Srbije Tomislav Nikolić (President of Serbia), Prof.dr Zoran Perišić (Mayor of Niš)
The petition overview / wording is as follows:
Sasa Pesic runs an absolutely breathtaking cage-free dog sanctuary in Serbia. The dogs eat, play, run and sleep together peacefully. People come from far away countries just to visit this unique place. But today Saša is facing a major crisis and the peace here is about to be shattered as the municipality of Nis has ordered the dogs to leave the sanctuary by December 25th.
Suddenly officials have decided it is more profitable to use the land for other purposes. We stand united in our request to:
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STOP THE EVICTION: Immediately reverse the decision for the sanctuary dogs to be brutally rounded up by dog catchers on Christmas. Relocation for so many animals would require many months and massive costs.
2.ASSESS THE VALUE: This shelter has independently provided food, shelter, veterinary services and care for hundreds and hundreds of strays who formerly roamed the city. All of this was done through private donations and in keeping with best practices for animal welfare. The city has benefited immensely from this free service.
3. MAKE IT BETTER: Rather than attack the very people who are trying to resolve the suffering of stray dogs in Nis, Serbia, we ask that the government take this opportunity to help improve operations at the shelter and to strive to make it one of the first in the country to meet standards set forth by the European Union.
The SAV link with information is as follows:
The petition link is as follows:
URGENT – PLEASE SIGN AND CROSSPOST TO THE WORLD !!
Thank You.
HOW NIS ACTS ON ANIMALS
DISGUSTING ABUSE OF DOGS.
The WORLD WILL BE INFORMED until Serbia changes its ways with animals !
SAV Links to past Nis city actions – dogs drowned and then hung from trees – (please see photographs below) – these are the people we are dealing with here. Ask yourself – Serbia – EU candidate – do you want politicians who authorise this in the EU ????
Does the EU want to gain this kind of reputation ? – it will if it allows Serbia to join without implementing animal welfare legislation which does exist. The government and authorities conveniently ignore it.
So instead, we will remind you (and them) of what they have done in Nis in recent years:
All the above information is being provided to EU Enlargement Commission first thing on 15/12/14, to show them the situation they are dealing with in Nis.
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