Posted on February 22, 2020 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Here is the second letter that we ask you to send – this time to all those in Serbian embassies located around the world. If ‘your’ embassy is not listed below, then use this link to find more – but be careful – only go for Serbian embassies; others are also shown:
We hope the content of the letter is self explanatory – it asks the CRC to intervene in the killing of the dogs in Serbia using very dangerous chemicals.
This letter (No 2) is more directly aimed at Serbia, and its embassies; asking questions about the use of such nerve agents on the streets of Serbia. Again, we hope it is self explanatory. Please copy and sent this letter far and wide if you can – Thanks.
You and those involved with the endless murder of animals never seem to learn, do you ?
For over 2 months now there have been mass poisoning of dogs and other animals in over 50 cities located within Serbia.
The murders have been undertaken using the poison Carbofuran. This is one of the most toxic carbonate pesticides; and exhibits toxicity mediated by the same mechanism as that of the notorious V series nerve agents and presents a risk to human health – fatalities occur with exposure to tens of milligram quantities via inhalation or absorption through skin; It is more potent than Sarin; another nerve agent with a similar mechanism of action. On such exposure, these agents severely disrupt the body’s signaling between the nervous and muscular systems; leading to a prolonged neuromuscular blockade; causing paralysis of all the muscles in the body including the diaphragm, and leading to death by asphyxiation, or a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body.
Carbofuran usage has increased in recent years because it is one of the few insecticides effective on soybean aphids; but as a nerve agent it presents a risk to human health. It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States; and it usage and storage are rigorously monitored and controlled.
Further, Carbofuran is forbidden by International Act of the Chemical Review Committee- banned in Canada and the European Union. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a ban on Carbofuran because reports showed that this chemical compound killed more wildlife and animals overall than any other poison.
Are the shinters and local authorities who allow / use this aware of the destruction it can do to humans ? – are you prepared for claims and financial compensation that may be directed at you by individuals ? It can kill dogs and wildlife in a terrible way; but also humans.
If the Serbian public knew that you were undertaking the usage of this nerve agent and putting them at a health risk; or even the possibility of death; would you allow its use to continue ? As you are currently a ‘Candidate Country’ for EU membership; would the EU view your actions as good for human safety ? – I doubt very much; but regardless; they must be informed of your actions using nerve agents.
Ways in which you are undertaking the elimination of dogs is barbaric; especially as there are no kill options available, including a national sterilisation policy. But for some, adopting this strategy would mean an end to the corruption that I / we know exists in your system at present.
Poisoned dogs, cats and other animals are dying on the streets and in the parks of Serbia; children also play in parks – remember that.
Who is in direct control; and has overall responsibility for this operation and the use of nerve agents ? – the Republic Public Prosecutor and the Police Directorate do not appear to want to respond, despite having been approached about this.
As a concerned citizen I feel it is my responsibility to go ‘global’ with this and inform the world about what is being done to living things in Serbia.
Stop all killings now; and adopt a sterilisation, no kill policy.
Posted on February 22, 2020 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
BREAKING: A day after winning the Academy Award for Best Actor—and subsequently making a headlining acceptance speech in which he spoke to the plight of mother cows and their babies used in animal agriculture—Joaquin Phoenix helped to liberate a cow and her newborn calf from a Los Angeles slaughterhouse and bring them to Farm Sanctuary, where they will live out the rest of their lives in peace.
Phoenix named the mother Liberty and her daughter Indigo.
Phoenix said, “I never thought I’d find friendship in a slaughterhouse, but meeting Anthony [President/CEO of the slaughterhouse] and opening my heart to him, I realize we might have more in common than we do differences. Without his act of kindness, Liberty and her baby calf, Indigo, would have met a terrible demise.”
Phoenix was joined at the slaughterhouse by his fiancée and fellow activist Rooney Mara,both his and Mara’s mothers, Earthlings Director Shaun Monson, Los Angeles Animal Save Founder Amy Jean Davis, and Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur.
The group worked with employees onsite to rescue Liberty—who had recently given birth at the slaughterhouse—and her newborn calf Indigo.
Phoenix added, “My hope is, as we watch baby Indigo grow up with her mom Liberty at Farm Sanctuary, that we’ll always remember that friendships can emerge in the most unexpected places; and no matter our differences, kindness and compassion should rule everything around us.”
It’s hard to imagine an experience more terrifying for a mother—or for her baby—than to give birth at a slaughterhouse. Witnessing the birth tugged at the heartstrings of the slaughterhouse owner—and not for the first time. This is the fifth mother-child bovine rescue secured by Los Angeles Animal Save from Manning Beef.
Phoenix concluded by saying, “Although we will continue to fight for the liberation of all animals who suffer in these oppressive systems, we must take pause to acknowledge and celebrate the victories, and the people who helped achieve them.
Shaun Monson, Amy Jean Davis, and the entire LA Animal Save community, have taken their pain of bearing witness and turned it into effective, diplomatic advocacy for the voiceless.
As a result, Liberty and Indigo will never experience cruelty or the touch of a rough hand.”
Special thanks to documentary filmmaker Shaun Monson for producing and directing this beautiful video.
Posted on February 22, 2020 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Bandit, the disabled dog that nobody adopted … until the right person arrived.
Bandit lived in a Dog Rescue Center: Gwinnett Jail Dogs, in Georgia, United States, as La Stampa says. He is a sweet and affectionate dog, but he is disabled. His life in a cart always scared potential adopters.
Bandit is sweet and affectionate, but they rejected him as disabled.
Despite this, over the years four families decided to take him home. A few days later they returned it. The disability problem caused them to back down. In the Center they believed that Bandit would never have a home.
But a couple saw on Facebook the story of Bandit and understood that they were adequate to give him the love and attention he needed.
Darrell and Sue Rider are the couple who were not afraid of the special care Bandit needs.
Darrell and Sue Rider meeting Bandit.
There were no more doubts from either party: Bandit was the right dog in the right family.
And since he arrived at his new home Bandit adapted as if he had lived there all his life. Only now Bandit knows that he found his place in the world. Where they love and understand it. And Darrell knows he has the dog he always wanted.
Who understands and loves him as he is.
“We knew what Bandit needed. And we also feel a much deeper connection than anyone else would have with him. “
Darrell also lives in a wheelchair. No one better than him to understand what that dog feels and needs.
And I mean…There is a saying that says: “A pain shared is a pain halved”.
The two will definitely be inseparable for a lifetime in luck and pain, and thus they will show everyone that the weak, the disabled, the helpless in our society deserve an opportunity to be loved and treated equally.
Posted on February 21, 2020 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Regarding the issue that we know Carbofuran poison is being used to poison dogs and other wildlife throughout Serbia; we have serious concerns. Here is why; just a basic summary that we uncovered today via research:
The poison Carbofuran is one of the most toxic carbonate pesticides; and exhibits toxicity mediated by the same mechanism as that of the notorious V series nerve agents and presents a risk to human health – fatalities occur with exposure to tens of milligram quantities via inhalation or absorption through skin; It is more potent than Sarin; another nerve agent with a similar mechanism of action. On such exposure, these agents severely disrupt the body’s signaling between the nervous and muscular systems; leading to a prolonged neuromuscular blockade; causing paralysis of all the muscles in the body including the diaphragm, and leading to death by asphyxiation, or a condition of deficient supply of oxygen to the body.
As this is a nerve agent which can be deadly to both animal and human species; should it be put into parks or on the street where humans are; especially young children ? – we will produce our Sample Letter to the Serbian authorities tomorrow – it is done in draft form but we need to get checks undertaken.
In the meantime, Slavica has produced a letter which you can copy and send to the CRC in Switzerland; expressing concerns.
The Chemical Review Committee (CRC)
Rotterdam Convention
United National Environment Programme (UNEP)
Avenue de la Paix 8-14
1211 Genève 10, Switzerland
Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00153 Rome, Italy
EMAIL: pic@fao.org , brs@brsmeas.org
Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention – UNEP
Office address: 11-13, Chemin des Anémones – 1219 Châtelaine, Switzerland
Postal address: Avenue de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland
LETTER TO SEND: COPY/PASTE IN YOUR EMAIL, ADD FEW OF YOUR OWN WORDS IF YOU WISH / SAYING WHAT YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS SITUATION
Letter:
REQUEST FOR INTERVENTION
We are reporting about mass poisoning on streets of Serbia,
We reported about it to Serbian Government, Police and Sectors for control of chemicals, but no one has reacted in response.
Through our investigation of poisons it is confirmed that chemicals found on the scene (streets) are two banned components but still they are spreading uncontrollably on streets and are continuously killing both wildlife and domesticated animals.
Named chemicals are;
The technical or chemical name of FURADAN, Carbofuran is 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl methylcarbamate, and its CAS Number is 1563-66-2.
Mass poisoning cases of dogs, cats and birds that happened from January to February 2020 and current counts of at least 350 cases are found and reports of poisoned animals are incoming while we are just reporting about this case..
We are appalled at this and are asking for regulatory bodies of Rotterdam convention to intervene pleasee.
Our report is reflecting the NOTE requested by Rotterdam convention committee.
According to the criteria for listing banned or severely restricted chemicals in Annex III to the Rotterdam Convention, Annex II, paragraph (c)(iv), indicates that the Chemical Review Committee should consider whether there is evidence of ongoing international trade in the chemicals it reviews.
In line with the process for collecting information on ongoing international trade adopted by the Chemical Review Committee at its first meeting, countries and other interested parties are invited to submit information on ongoing trade and use of the above-listed chemicals.
CRC-12/1 Carbofuran 16.16 K36.81 K
The Chemical Review Committee,
Recalling paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 7 of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
I am very concerned about this situation, I will recall my visit to Serbia until this alarming situation of mass poisoning of animals is stopped. I am very appalled with the Government of Serbia because they are not taking any responsibility for what is being put into the public domain, and are not taking any action to stop this horrific situation. Additionally, they are NOT replying nor taking action on complaints that citizens of Serbia sent to them.
I am informed that there are more than 10 protests on the streets by concerned Serbian citizens and the government is playing deaf to their pleas which is shameful and should not be the case in Europe 2020 or from a ‘Candidate Country’ wishing to join the EU in the near future.
Please send a warning note to the Serbian Government to stop the mass poisoning of animals, which could also affect humans; and please make an intervention that is guaranteed by Rotterdam Convention..
19/2/20 – Serbia, Svilajnac, horrible situation dogcatchers from Avenue MB catch dogs and them will be killed! STOP KILLIG DOGS!
OIE Just now Serbia, town Svilajnac dogcatchers catch dogs and them will be killed on the private pound Avenue MB on the village Novo Selo! STOP KILLING DOGS IN SERBIA !!!
STOP KILLING DOGS IN SERBIA!! MAKE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM FOR OWNERS DOGS AND STOP NEWBORN PUPPIES! THIS METHOD CAN RESOLVE PROBLEMS!!!
Check out our other ‘sister’ site – ‘Serbian Animals Voice’ (SAV) to see a lot more about issues for strays in Serbia and the Balkans:
Posted on February 20, 2020 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Joaquin Phoenix, Amazon Watch & Extinction Rebellion: ‘Guardians of Life’
We partnered with Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix, and Extinction Rebellion for a short film urging action on the climate and ecological emergency!
Phoenix is joined in the film, entitled Guardians of Life, by an array of Hollywood stars including Rosario Dawson, Matthew Modine, Q’orianka Kilcher, Oona Chaplin, Adria Arjona, and Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes.
Right now, indigenous peoples and their lands are increasingly under threat from vast economic exploitation across the Amazon — a rainforest vital for the health of our planet.
The Amazon removes about 5% of total emissions caused by human activity. Without the Amazon, the planet would be warming faster than scientists already observe.
But, the Amazon rainforest is at RISK.
Just last year, over 11.2 M hectares in the Brazilian and Bolivian Amazon burned. New analysis of extensive satellite imagery revealed that many of the fires were actually burning the remains of areas that were recently deforested.
In Brazil, the threats are escalating: Bolsonaro’s Administration recently announced plans to hand out indigenous lands to the very industries responsible for deforestation. In the Brazilian Amazon, those industries are land speculation, mining, and agribusiness, specifically soy and cattle.
Companies in these industries are bankrolled by global financial institutions like BlackRock,JP Morgan Chase, HBSC, BNP Paribas and Vanguard. They too, are responsible for the Amazon’s destruction.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. According to scientific studies, indigenous lands are “currently the most important barrier to Amazon deforestation.”
Indigenous peoples are the best protectors of the Amazon rainforest, so protecting indigenous rights is instrumental.
The Amazon Rainforest is known to be a home to millions of different species, from plants, to animals, to even some indigenous tribes. It’s been referred to as the Earth’s lungs, because it produces 20% of the oxygen in it’s atmosphere.
About half the size of the United States of America, the Amazon Rainforest has a huge impact on slowing down global warming, and the world as a whole.
But recently, wildfires have gotten so out of control, cities have been completely blacked out, with smoke from the fires covering their skies. It seems as of now, the Brazilian government and president Bolsonaro isn’t stepping in to slow down the fires, and up until quite recently, news stations weren’t covering the story either.
In hopes of raising awareness about how important the Amazon Rainforest really is, we decided to answer the question:
My Comment: While the fire in Amazonas destroyed the lives of animals and humans, Bolsonaro specifically advised all presidents not to interfere in the internal affairs of his country.
“My country, my forest,” he said demonstratively against his critics.
It is by no means “his forest”, not even that of his corrupt party.
There are also many people in Brazil who are interested in the conservation of the rainforest.
It is the forest of the Brazilians and above all of the aborigines and animals that have protected areas there and whose livelihood is being illegally destroyed in favor of some private profit bandits.
But above all isthe human forest, which is based on this “green lung” and thus ensures our survival.
There, animal and plant species are irrevocably eradicated. These are missing from now on and will never come back. Part of our common heritage is lost just because some powerful fascists want to enrich themselves.
The rainforest in the Amazon region has also been cleared in the past, but never to the same extent as under the fascist and traitor Bolsonaro.
Humanity has nothing more than adaptation anyway, and it is feared that we can no longer save anything from now on, it is simply too late.
We just have to try to live with the damage we have caused ourselves and that will make our lives and the lives of the next generations hell.
Serbian Animals Voice (SAV) 