England: David Cameron Knows He Will Fail Hunt Vote – So Pulls The Plug Less Than 24 hours Before !

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Breaking News – 11-00am 14/7 – David Cameron now cancels hunt vote on 15/7 as he knows he will not win.

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Due to Cameron rushing this through, or attempting to do it, now failing; the anti hunt protesters have had little time to react, but they have done a brilliant job in the time ! – Cameron does not know which way to turn now.

New Poll this morning shows 3 in 4 people are OPPOSED to bringing back the hunting legislation.

Cameron is running scared and has had to cancel the vote which he would fail with – the vote would have taken place tomorrow (15th).

Massive anti hunt demo in London (Parliament) today the 14th.  Click on links below for pictures !

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2015/jul/14/sturgeon-explains-snp-u-turn-decision-to-vote-on-foxhunting-in-england-politics-live

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/11737801/snp-to-vote-down-foxhunting-live.html

Almost three in four British adults are against making fox hunting legal, a poll has suggested.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33507280

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32889769

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Photos – Mark – SAV.

Georgia: Big Multi Day Animal Events Planned in August. Spread The News !

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Today, 14th July 2015 we have been contacted by our animal buddies in the Caucasus ! – they have a big ‘Eurasian Animal Rights Gathering 2015’ several day event planned in Georgia 0n the 23-25 August this year.

It looks as if will be a fantastic event, and you can see all the planning and events in the following information.

In the true tradition that animal welfare campaigners have no boundaries, we want to wish our friends all the very best with their gathering in August.  As they state below:

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The following text is taken completely from the description of International Animal Rights Gathering, which inspired us to make this event in the Eastern part of the continent: «We will meet for a weekend of workshops, talks, discussions, films, information stalls, entertainment and networking. The aim of the Gathering is to promote and improve co-operation and co-ordination between activists from many different countries, with the aim of building a strong coherent global movement to fight animal exploitation and spread compassion. This is particularly important bearing in mind that most animal exploitation and abuse is an international business which operates across international borders, so it’s vital that we as a movement also learn to think and work globally too».

If that is not a reason to support this event, then what is ?

Wishing them the very best for what sounds like a great meet – we hope that post event we will be able to bring you more news on it as well as showing some photographs.

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Georgia information

Location:

Europe

Status:

UN Member Country

Capital City:

Tbilisi

Main Cities:

Sukhumi, Kutaisi, Rutsavi, Batumi

Population:

5,472,000

Area:

70,000 km2

Currency:

1 lari = 100 tetri

Languages:

Georgian, Armenian, Russian

Religions:

Georgian Orthodox

Check out the following for some of the recent news:

https://www.facebook.com/eurasian.arg/posts/856926577733621:0

PLEASE SHARE AMONG YOUR VEGAN FRIENDS AND AR ACTIVIST COMRADES!

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Welcome to EARG 2015! (It’s not in USA! It’s in Caucasus!)

The Eurasian Animal Rights Gathering 2015 (taking place in Georgia on 23-25 August) is a second annual international event, which aims at bringing together activists from all over the world — particularly from Eastern Europe and Asia, because in countries of that regions AR activism is not connected well to the international network and exists more or less in an isolated form. Plus the problems that unite AR movement in Eastern Europe and Asia differ from the problems, that our comrades in Central and Western Europe and Northern America have to face, which makes the discussion and the unifying of the efforts essential for our cause.\

https://www.facebook.com/eurasian.arg

Aim
The following text is taken completely from the description of International Animal Rights Gathering, which inspired us to make this event in the Eastern part of the continent: «We will meet for a weekend of workshops, talks, discussions, films, information stalls, entertainment and networking. The aim of the Gathering is to promote and improve co-operation and co-ordination between activists from many different countries, with the aim of building a strong coherent global movement to fight animal exploitation and spread compassion. This is particularly important bearing in mind that most animal exploitation and abuse is an international business which operates across international borders, so it’s vital that we as a movement also learn to think and work globally too».

Schedule
There will be also an action (http://www.end-of-speciesism.org) in Tbilisi centre before EARG, so we will be happy if you come beforehand and take part in it as well. And after the gathering everyone who want can go with us to Georgian sea coast to volunteer in animal shelter for about a week. So the schedule of events is:
• 22 August — Action in Tbilisi (Antispeciesist Day)
• 23 August — Going to EARG campsite and arriving there
• 24-25 August — EARG events
• 26 August — everyone who wants go to Batumi to volunteer in animal shelter; others go back to Tbilisi or any other place smile emoticon

Organization
EARG will locate in countryside, in the bosom of fabulous nature of Georgia. The events of the gathering will be held in the open air. Participants of the gathering are to stay in the tent camp; there will be also sleeping accommodations in a building (if by some reason the campsite doesn’t suite you, please inform organizers about that in advance, because the quantity of sleeping accommodations is limited). ATTENTION: participants take tents, sleeping bags and all other stuff for staying in tent camp with themselves!

Participants
On security grounds for the participation in the gathering one needs to obtain the personal invitation of the organizers OR any invited participant of the gathering. If you want to take part in the gathering but you do not know any participant, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the organizers: earg@riseup.net

Costs
We make the costs (for catering) of participants minimal. The costs for all three days for each participant are 20 lari (8 euro). The absence of financial possibilities won’t be an obstacle for participating in EARG, just let the organizers know in advance. On the same time if any participants would like to put more money in the box, the organizers would be happy, because there are already forecasts for the lack of money. Even if the expenses of EARG will be covered, the money will go for AR activism in Georgia.

Transportation
Transportation from Tbilisi to EARG location will be managed by means of hitchhiking and public transport. Participants will get all the directions and tips from organizers and the maximum help with getting to the place easily.

Catering
Three vegan meals daily will be provided by the organizers. If you have any special medical requirements for food please inform the organizers about them in advance. Please take a table spoon, a soup plate and a cup with you!!!

Security
Organizers take on responsibilities for the security of the gathering participants on the campsite.

Photo, video equipment and mobile phones
The use of any photo or video equipment and mobile phones is not allowed on the campsite. Organizers will provide a place for safekeeping of valuables.

Discrimination
Racists, nazi(onalist)s, sexists, homophobes and adherents of all other forms of discrimination/supremacism are not welcome at the gathering. EARG is a peaceful event for the people of different attitudes and lifestyles, so the absence of the persons with the discriminative views is caused by safety considerations, which is #1 in the list of organization priorities.

Activism
Organizers kindly ask the participants to refrain from holding any kind of spontaneous actions before, during and after EARG on the territory of Georgia. If you have any practical suggestions on activism during your stay, please discuss your ideas with organizers for the avoidance of causing problems as to organizers, so to other participants.

Workshops
We highly welcome your initiative towards workshops, discussions, movie screenings and entertainment at EARG, so if you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to take into account all the feedback and make the gathering useful, interesting, comfortable and memorable. If you want to make your workshop at EARG, please contact the organizers before 15 August.

After EARG
Once again, if you do not want to leave Georgia right after the gathering, organizers will provide interesting, useful and pleasant activities (volunteering in animal shelter in sea area of Georgia) for all comers during several days after EARG. If you feel interested in this kind of pastime, please write us in a good advance, so we could plan accommodations.

If you’d like to take part in EARG or have any questions/suggestions, please contact the organizers: earg@riseup.net

P.S.: Please share this information with your friends and comrades!

In cooperation with IATLG.

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Further News:

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AR activists blocked all the exits of Tbilisi city hall

6 April one more action against the bloody draft law concerning stray dogs took place in front of Tbilisi city council

(https://www.facebook.com/vegan.news.page/photos/a.630951163701397.1073741828.628537313942782/666241443505702/?type=1&theater).

This day the council was discussing and voting for this law on the territory of the capital.

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About 500 people groupped in front of all the Five exits from the building thus blocking for the officials the possibilities for leaving. The security called forces intense of policemen. They had to press back the activists and and organize the corridor for authorities representatives.

During four hours activists chanted “Freedom to animals!”, “Let’s Help the Helpless!”, “Killers!” etc. Despite the powerful protests the bloody law was passed, which means a new stage in confrontation to arbitrary rule. Tomorrow activists will bring legal proceedings against the city council.

4 April the march against the bloody law went along all Tbilisi center up to the president palace gathering several hundreds of people.

30 March few hundred activists held an action in front of the city hall as well, appliying to the nation by the means of TV news live broadcast.

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https://www.facebook.com/eurasian.arg/posts/775611759198437

31 January activists of Vegan Base (facebook.com/veganbase) in Tbilisi, Georgia, took part in the protest action against the construction of the ‘Panorama’ complex, which is to be built on the place of the wild nature resort close to the capital’s downtown. The complex should include the aquarium with sharks and other fishes.

Two sharks already died in the residence of Bidzina Ivanishvili, georgian millionaire, the main author of ‘Panorama’ project. The complex itself will ruin the unique wildlife piece of the nature situated just half an hour walking from Tbilisi center. That’s why activists of the coalition ‘Ertad’ (‘Together’), formed for the sake of demolishing the project, coined the “SOS” with their bodies on the place where the tree cutting already started.

30 December one of the activists of Vegan Base was detained together with three other green guerilleros in front of the entrance to the city council. Activists had passes for the session on the subject of taking the status of the sanctuary away from the place of the planned construction of ‘Panorama’, but the security didn’t let them in. So they blocked the entrance for the deputees as well and were arrested. They were charged according to three articles, including the one of the criminal code. As a result of the court hearings they got only verbal warnings.

Vegan Base is a social Center created in Tbilisi in November. It holds free lectures, movie screenings, workshops and different actions in the city – starting from the protest demos and ending with walking out the shelter dogs and picking up the garbage in parks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viBy5YsrlpY

Published on 23 Dec 2014

21 December animal rights activists held an action of protest against Tbilisi Zoo. It was conducted partly as an art project: activists were holding painted photos of the animals, taken in this very zoo. For the sake of educating people about the problems of this exact zoo and the misery of the phenomenon of animal

Israel: 100 activists block entrance to a major Israeli SLAUGHTERHOUSE.

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100 activists took over and blocked the entrance to a major Israeli SLAUGHTERHOUSE

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Date: Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 1:08 PM
Subject: [AR-News] 100 activists took over and blocked the entrance to a major Israeli SLAUGHTERHOUSE

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Incredible video: early this morning, 100 activists took over and blocked the entrance to a major Israeli SLAUGHTERHOUSE, preventing the trucks carrying the helpless victims from getting inside.

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You can show your support to the activists on their Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Alfront

https://www.facebook.com/Alfront/posts/827600277359865

 

 

 

England: David Cameron Prime Minister Is About To Sabotage The Hunting Act.

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UPDATE – Monday 13th July 2015

For the ‘non Brits’ who visit this site; here is another angle on foxhunting – is it as ‘essential’ to get it back as David Cameron thinks ?

– the reality says NO:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/david-cameron-want-bring-back-6058333

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Brian May to lead fox hunting protest on Parliament ahead of vote to water down ban

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The Queen legend and animal rights campaigner will lead a rally outside Parliament against the watering down of the hunting ban

Dr May and his animal trust ‘Save Me’ will be there, along with PETA, the League Against Cruel Sports and Humane Society International will head down to Westminster to urge MPs to keep the fox hunting ban intact.

But why might the ban be revoked, where are the protests taking place and how can I get involved?

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Where and when is the protest?

The current legislation makes it illegal to hunt foxes with dogs

The protest will take place tomorrow at Old Palace Yard, SW1 Westminster, at 11am. That’s directly outside the Houses of Parliament, where the statue of Richard Coeur de Lion is.

Why not tell the world you’ll be attending, by joining the Facebook event?

Brian May is also suggesting you rally your MP to the cause by asking to meet them on the day to make your argument to them.

You can contact your MP by finding their email address/ office phone number here.

WATCH: The RSPCA video on the gruesome reality of fox hunting

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Above – A Major Pratt !

David Cameron has made no effort to hide his opposition to the hunting ban, writing in the Countryside Alliance magazine earlier this year: “There is definitely a rural way of life which a born and bred Londoner might struggle to understand.”

I have always been a strong supporter of country sports. It is my firm belief that people should have the freedom to hunt, so I share the frustration that many people feel about the Hunting Act and the way it was brought in by the last government.”

What happens on Wednesday?

Before the election, David Cameron promised a free vote on scrapping the Hunting Act altogether – a vote he would most likely lose.

But on Wednesday, MPs will get a free vote on whether to let a pack of dogs “flush out” foxes , rather than just the two allowed now.

Critics believe this is an underhand way of repealing Labour’s 2004 fox hunting ban without having to completely overturn legislation.

If passed, it may mean packs of baying hounds could be back chasing ­defenceless foxes by Christmas.

Because it’s a free vote, it means that Tory MPs don’t have to vote in line with their party policy- and with a slim majority anyway, this could mean a very close vote either way.

That’s why it’s important that if you don’t want to see the barbaric sport of fox hunting be introduced back into UK culture, you need to get on to your local MPs by writing and emailing them, and joining in the protests tomorrow so that Westminster has to listen.

Clifford Pellow, who hunted for 23 years, spoke to The Mirror about he supports the ban after exposing the full horror of the hunt.

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The ban on fox hunting was introduced 10 years ago, in 2005. It bans hunting foxes with dogs, and also deer, hare and mink.

It was introduced by the Labour government, which is thought to be one of the reasons David Cameron and the Tories criticise it- because they feel that it shouldn’t have been a priority for the government at that time.

Scotland also banned fox hunting a couple of years before England, and has separate legislation on the matter.

The act bans the pursuit of foxes with dogs as it is seen as inhumane and a cruel blood sport- a fox is no match for a pack of dogs and hunters on horseback.

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Notable supporters of the ban include Ricky Gervais and Brian May, but it also has some notable opposers, like Prince Charles (who said he “might as well leave the country and spend the rest of his life skiing” if hunting was banned.)

Andy Burnham also slammed the Tory “back door attempts” at creating law around fox hunting which was impossible to actually enforce.

Are the SNP voting on Wednesday?

The changes to the law don’t actually affect Scottish legislation- they introduced their fox hunting ban earlier and separately to us.

SNP MPs don’t normally vote on issues that don’t affect Scotland, but a spokesman for the party has said today that they will examine the precise details of the proposal before deciding what to do.

How else can I help?

One thing that you could do quickly and easily is sign a petition against the watering down of the fox hunting ban.

This Change.org one urging David Cameron not to change the ban has nearly 500,000 signatures , or this 38 degrees petition has nearly 100,000.

This one, asking the government not to make any changes to the ban has over 53,000 signatures.

Or, you could sign all three.

Vote against cruelty

We are calling on our readers to tell their MPs to vote NO to an amendment of Labour’s Hunting Act on Wednesday.

To find your MP’s contact details, go to parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps

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Past Information – weekend 11 / 12 July 2015.

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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/former-fox-hunter-exposes-full-6054986#ICID=sharebar_twitter   

Things are going absolutely mental in England over David Cameron and his attempt to overturn the current hunting act which has been legislation for the past 10 years.  He is just doing this in a pathetic attempt to please the hunting fraternity of which he is one – sort of look after your mates and stuff the people who are anti hunt.

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It is impossible to keep track of it all things are happening at such a rate.  Lots of demos planned everywhere – including Parliament in London over the next few days.

Some Conservative MP’s (Cameron’s party) are so worried about what he doing that they have formed a group called ‘Conservatives Against Fox Hunting’.  Read some of the comments on their Facebook site (link below) to see just what a real gripe the English have as a whole about ripping foxes apart using a pack of hunting hounds.

https://www.facebook.com/bluefoxCAFH

David Cameron is hated by a large contingent of the English, despite being ‘their’ Prime Minister.  Maybe this time his off the cuff brainwave will sink him well and good – lets hope so !

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Above and earlier dead fox photo – The Result of the Hunt

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https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2015/05/15/uk-david-cameron-do-not-repeal-the-fox-hunting-ban/  

Spain: Spanish Festival Season Set to Claim 60,000 Lives for Our (Some Sick Peoples) Entertainment

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SAV Comment – we have always been a pro-EU organisation; after all, I (Mark) was involved with a fighter jet manufactured by a European consortium back in the 80’s. (See more on ‘About Us’ – https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/about-us/   Now, the EU is getting very much out of control – the EU DOES NOT LISTEN to its own citizens and undertake the changes that they request.  They do not have any voice – instead non elected self admirers named ‘Commissioners’ now run the whole show whilst giving the two fingers to the EU citizen demanding change.  Normal people don’t want to change the world, they just want changes for the better – in our case mainly animal welfare.

The article below is very much a typical example of the stupidity / ignorance of the EU.  It is 2015 for Gods sake, not 1815; people know good from bad and they want changes to happen – now !  We are told the never ending story that we have an EU Parliament with MEP’s who will always address our concerns.  Sorry but that statement is complete and utter ‘tosh’.  For example, for many years, EU citizens have had big concerns about the abuse of animals in Spain for the very reasons outlined below – so called ‘;traditions’ which go back to the middle of time; whilst ignoring the fact that we have now moved on and (most of us anyway) do not get a kick out of causing suffering to animals.  But because it is tradition in Spain to pull the heads off live birds, or bullfight, or set light to bulls horns, the EU can do nothing about it.

Sorry but that is crap.  It is 2015 and Spain needs to get in touch with the modern world, not live as animal abusers still in the dark ages.

And what actually are our huge MEP membership actually doing about the abuses in Spain ? – answer – nothing.  They should, and this ignorance is what simply raises the anger of most European citizens.  The Commissioners say ‘shut up’, and so we must all shut up; simple as that.   The way the EU is going at present; certainly not working in defence of animals anywhere quickly enough; we will probably give our support to getting out of the EU in the 2017 referendum as promised by the UK government to UK citizens; let the UK people decide on their future in the EU.

The EU and its politicians are failing them, so who wants to remain surrounded by an institution who say that they can do nothing when the reality is they could; but probably don’t want all the trouble of doing it – an easy life I think they call it.

If we get out of Europe, the abuse will continue; but it does regardless of our position in or out anyway.  Lets (the UK) leave and get the EU masterclass to fumble their way through doing nothing except getting bigger salaries and further taking on the new abuses of Serbia, Romania and the rest.  Quite often you get to a point where no matter what you try to do to improve animal welfare, you just get kicked in the balls.  The EU and its politicians are doing this to EU citizens today, as they will tomorrow and the day after.

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http://www.care2.com/causes/spanish-festival-season-set-to-claim-60000-lives-for-our-entertainment.html

Spanish Festival Season Set to Claim 60,000 Lives for Our Entertainment

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Each year in Spain, more than 16,000 local and national fiestas take place which involve the torture, mutilation and murder of over 60,000 animals.

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Despite annual protests, high profile animal rights campaigns and worldwide media attention, many of these cruel festivities are now receiving new legal protection and are more popular than ever before, which begs the question: When will it end?

Local Traditions Don’t Die Easy in Spain

One of the first things to understand about Spain is that many of its people are fiercely loyal to their local town or village. Having developed over many centuries, and often being closely tied into religious ceremonies, these local fiestas are a showcase of local identity, bringing the community together in celebration.

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An abuser holds up the severed head of Goose which has just been ripped from the body.

Many of the cruel and inhumane practices that have developed would never be tolerated outside of these events and are definitely in violation of the (albeit lax) animal rights laws in Spain. Yet, when it comes to fiesta time, almost anything goes, and the scenes which can be witnessed up and down the country defy belief.

Some of the horrors which take place at different fiestas include geese having their heads ripped off, pigs having their throats slit on the streets, bulls having their horns set alight with burning tar, goats being dropped out of bell towers, and rats being thrown around the town.

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These sickening events are not just tolerated, they’re celebrated and enjoyed by all sections of society, including families who bring their young children to join in. This is not a shaming session of the Spanish people, but an observation on the power of tradition and culture in blinding us to the reality of what’s really happening.

If any of these events were to take place under different circumstances, in a different cultural setting, they would cause shock and outrage, and would certainly be stopped in an instant. But because these events have been happening for generations, it’s a different story.

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Why Isn’t the Law Protecting the Animals?

Given the cultural background to these disturbing practices, you might think that progressive modern animal welfare laws would protect the animals from suffering this horrific abuse and torture for our yearly entertainment, but the opposite seems to be true in many cases.

While some activities, such as the Andalucian festival where a live turkey is thrown from a church tower, have been made illegal due to pressure from animal rights campaigners, this has not prevented the event from taking place. Locals in the village are so intent on hosting this barbaric fiesta, that they are willing to group together to pay the 2,000 Euro fine, with the local mayor Juan Balbin Garrido stating that “if they tried to stop the turkey throwing, people would riot.”

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Many of the higher profile events, especially those involving bulls, have received new legal protection in recent years, in an attempt to protect Spain’s cultural heritage. Bullfighting, the burning bull, the running of the bulls and other events are world renowned and closely tied in with Spain’s cultural image, bringing in tourism and helping the economy to thrive. Any attempts to undermine this for animal rights reasons are now being overruled at the highest levels of government. When will the suffering end for these poor animals?

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History Needs to Be Left in the Past

There’s no doubt that modern day laws, created without the backdrop of Spain’s violent and bloody cultural heritage, would save almost all of the 60,000 animals who are mercilessly abused, humiliated and murdered for our entertainment each year.

It’s time for civilized societies to judge our actions by a new moral compass and not be swayed by what has gone before.

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Change EU, stop the animal abuse jargon, and do it very soon, or we in the UK say one thing to you:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ez5XzarIIQ

China: A Huge Victory for Chinese Dogs – AND Petition: Don’t let China host the 2019 World Dog Show unless it stops Yulin’s dog-meat festivals!

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Breaking News!!!

A Huge Victory for Chinese Dogs

After three days and 24 hour intensive negotiations, the Chinese activists formally secured the rescue of the 500 dogs in Kunming, Yunnan.

The dog meat trader bowed to the voices of justice and humanity and signed the consent to give up her right to the dogs. Government measures shall follow to punish violations of the dog meat trader.

Thank you Chinese activists. You are the greatest! – the photo shows activists who have participated in the rescue.

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Update on the Yunnan Dogs

Kunming, Yunan:
After more than 60 hours negotiation, the Chinese activists were able to get the officials to agree to unloading the dogs. There are about 500 dogs on this truck bound for a slaughterhouse. Some dogs did not survive. More than 60 activists from across the country are working at this moment to unload the dogs. These young Chinese activists ARE AMAZING! They are the hope of the destruction of China’s dog meat trade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you all who have show support and compassion!!!

Kunming, Yunnan, June 28: Chinese activists discovered a truck loaded with some 400 or so dogs of various breeds on a highway near Kunming, provincial capital of Yunnan in Southwest China. Activists have pursued a five-hour chase, contacted law enforcement, and are gathering volunteers to intercept it. Dogs on board are suffering from high heat, hunger, thirst and weeks of abuse in the hands of the dog meat traders. These dogs are suspected of being stolen from people’s backyards. It is still too early to say if the dogs will be successfully rescued. But the leading activists, Humane Society International partner group members, are trying.

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Petition:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/206/893/746/?z00m=25070342&redirectID=1732269849

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Don’t let China host the 2019 World Dog Show unless it stops Yulin’s dog-meat festivals!

USA (Texas): Petition – Lone Star Alligator Farm – Animal Torturers.

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http://forcechange.com/144863/stop-supporting-alleged-alligator-torturing-company/

Stop Supporting Alleged Alligator-Torturing Company

Target: Axel Dumas, CEO of Hermes

Goal: Stop the purchasing of alligator hide from business accused of animal cruelty.

An undercover investigation showed the use of brutal, inhumane, and unnecessary tactics for killing the alligators being farmed for their leather at Lone Star Alligator Farm in Texas. Investigators for PETA took footage of workers using box cutters to stab and twist into the spinal column of one year old alligators, placing some of them in ice bins to suffer while still alive. The alligators were labeled and named based on the size of skin they would offer, with the smaller ones being referred to as wristbands.

The standard way to kill alligators for hide is to knock them out with a livestock stun gun and then drain their blood by cutting major vessels and hanging them upside down.

Last year the farm reported they killed and salted 15,000 alligators to make tens of thousands of watches and purses for Hermes, a fashion company.

After PETA gathered video showing the inhumane treatment of the alligators, they turned it over to the county sheriff. After extensive research about alligator cruelty laws and the video evidence, Lone Star was formally accused of animal cruelty. They were then found not guilty by a jury and the video has since been released online by PETA.

Due to these allegations and the video evidence gathered by PETA, Hermes should stop allowing Lone Star to supply them with their expensive alligator hides. By cutting Lone Star out as a provider of animal hides, Hermes will show they don’t support the inhumane treatment of the animals they use for their goods and force all suppliers to be more careful in ensuring the animals they farm don’t suffer needlessly.

Sign this petition to demand that Hermes end any association with these animal abusers.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear Mr. Dumas,

PETA recorded video from within one of your company’s alligator hide suppliers showing the animals being brutally slaughtered and forced to suffer needlessly. The charges against Lone Star Alligator Farm have been dropped despite much work from PETA and Sheriff Brian Hawthorne, but you can still hold them accountable for their mistreatment of alligators.

As a company that uses alligator hides in so many expensive goods, ensuring that the animals giving their lives for these goods are treated properly should be a priority to you and your customers. Having the animals suffer at the hands of the people taking their hides should not be condoned and policies that allow the alligators to die in as little pain as possible should be enforced.

Remove Lone Star as one of your alligator suppliers and turn your company’s purchases to farms that make sure their animals are being slaughtered in as humane a way as possible. These animals are giving their lives to become your expensive goods and should be treated with respect.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Here]

http://forcechange.com/144863/stop-supporting-alleged-alligator-torturing-company/