Turkey: Kadir-Topbas-Hasdal Shelter – Video Of One Beautiful Survivor – ‘Vida’.

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Some of you may remember our post of January 2011 and the attrocities committed by the Kadir Topbaş Hasdal Shelter, Istanbul; Turkey; and the stray dogs which were driven out of the city and just dumped, left to die ?

You can see our original post and photos from the January 2011 post by clicking on the following link:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/01/23/turkey-terrible-animal-attrocities-commited-by-the-kadir-topbas-hasdal-shelter-istanbul-a-shelter-funded-via-the-eu-eu-you-need-to-investigate-your-spending-we-dont-accept-our-money-being-spent/

Well here is one great story that has happened as a result of that terrible time.

Click on the following link and watch the video footage of ‘Vida’, one of the most dramatic rescues, an animal that had been disposed in the middle of the fields like trash, and which nearly died, who has now experienced a wonderful recovery:

http://blog.myletsadopt.com/2011/01/17/kadir-topbas-scandal-hasdal/

Enjoy the video of this beautiful, friendly dog.  SAV.

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Serbia: BIG Freeze Across Europe – Latest Pictures From Cat Shelter ‘Felix’. Can You Help With A Donation ?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Danica has just sent the following pictures of the situation at Shelter ‘Felix’ in Belgrade.  If you can help with a donation, please click on the links given below.

Thank You – SAV.

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Danica writes:

Hi, Mark,

I just wanted to send you some photos. It’s snowing so heavily these days that I’m starting to fear the tremendous snow would cause the roof to collapse. Some of my kitties enjoy playing in the snow, the others prefer to stay inside so everyone can do as they want and what they want. Many of them don’t mind the snow.

As you may know, Serbia has succumbed to the deep freeze gripping Europe, with plunging temperatures and icy winds – and there’s no end in sight. I was literally cut off by snow for days and worried sick about the roof and wire mesh, but most of my kitties were having the time of their life, running through the snow, jumping and playing. We’ll see what tomorrow brings…

We’ll be in touch!

Best regards

Danica Mirkovic, President of Felinologic Association Felix and the owner of Cat Shelter Felix

 PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

Dinarske uplate:    Felix-Felinolosko drustvo  355-1070729-96

SAV Past Links to Cat Shelter ‘Felix’, Belgrade, Serbia:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/01/15/serbia-please-help-the-kitties-at-felix-shelter-with-a-winter-donation-thank-you/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/serbia-161211-latest-news-and-pictures-from-cat-shelter-felix-belgrade-can-you-help-the-cats-this-christmas/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/serbia-financial-appeal-to-help-the-cats-this-winter-at-felix-shelter/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/serbia-felix-cat-shelter-a-request-for-financial-help-please-can-you-give-a-donation-full-details-below/

Contact details and donations to help the cats during this extreme Winter:

Email: felix.shelter@gmail.com

Website: http://dmirkovic01.wordpress.com

Full information on making a donation (Paypal or cards) is available on the blog – simply click on the ‘Donate’ link on the following site: http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

 

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England, Uk: Pictures From The Jill Phipps Memorial Day – Ramsgate, 4th February 2012.

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Ramsgate, Kent, England – the only Uk port now involved with live animal exports to Europe, held a special memorial day for Jill Phipps on Saturday 4th February.

Jill was crushed under a livestock transporter carrying calves for export on 1st Feb 1995.

See the following link for more info and to watch ‘Jill’s film’:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/uk-england-1st-february-in-memory-of-jill-phipps-15-january-1964-1-february-1995-warrior-of-the-rainbow/

Please click on the following link to see photographs of the days events at Ramsgate:

SAV Jill Phipps Memorial Day 4th February

To find out all the latest about live animal exports from the Uk to mainland Europe; visit the KAALE website at  http://www.kaale.org.uk/

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Greece: Excellent News ! – Greece Bans Animal Circuses. Uk Government Still Drags Its Heels Despite Being Able To Act.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Source: http://legalaction4animalrights.net/2012/02/03/greece-bans-animal-circuses/

Greece bans animal circuses

The Greek Government has banned the use of all animals in circuses following a campaign by Animal Defenders International (ADI) and the Greek Animal Welfare Fund (GAWF), backed by over 50 local animal protection groups across Greece. The new animal protection law also addresses a number of important issues concerning stray animals.

Tim Phillips of ADI, who launched the Stop Circus Suffering campaign in Greece in 2006 said: “In circuses in Greece we saw horrific suffering. I remember a hippo living in a small, filthy cage on the back of a lorry with a stinking pool barely bigger than a bath tub to wallow in. This is a great day for animal protection in Greece and indeed Europe. We applaud the Greek Government for taking a strong, unequivocal stand against animal suffering in circuses.”

Evgenia Mataragka of the GAWF, based in Athens said: “We are delighted that Greece has said no to cruelty in the name of entertainment. We have witnessed terrible suffering of animals in traveling circuses here and these animals often have to endure long journeys by sea from Italy. Many municipalities have already banned animal circuses in Greece, so we believe that this will be a popular with Greek people.”

Greece is the first country in Europe to ban all animals from circuses and similar performances. Austria currently has a ban on wild animal acts, and several European countries including Portugal, Denmark and Croatia have measures to ban or phase out wild animals in circuses.

Bolivia was the first country to ban all animals from circuses and in February 2011, ADI completed an enforcement operation with the Bolivian authorities closing down and rescuing every animal from circuses defying the law. This included relocating 29 lions to the USA as well as rescuing primates and horses.

ADI and GAWF have said they are committed to assisting the Greek Government with enforcing the ban.

In July 2011, Peru banned wild animals in circuses following an undercover investigation and campaign by Animal Defenders International. It is clear now that the days are numbered for keeping animals in travelling facilities and forcing them to do tricks in the name of entertainment. Legislation is currently being considered by the Governments of the USA, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador.

The UK will now be under considerable pressure to implement a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses, which was called for by an overwhelming vote by back bench MPs last year. The British Government had cited a legal challenge to Austria’s ban on wild animal acts as a reason for not implementing a UK ban. However, in December the Austrian Constitutional Court in Vienna announced that it had thrown out the application by Circus Krone to overturn Austria’s ban.

source:  Animal Defenders International  

Article 12 of the New Greek law

Ban of use of every kind of animals in any kind of entertainment and other similar businesses

1. It is forbidden to maintain any kind of animals in circuses or theatres with a variety programme, given that the animals are used in any way and for any purpose in their programme, performing, parading, or appearing in front of an audience.

2. It is forbidden to maintain any animal in entertainment shows, amusement parks, in motor racing circuits, concerts, exhibitions, fairs, or other artistic or recreational festivals, given that the animals are used in any way and for any purpose in their programme.

SAV Comment:

Past SAV Posts for Uk Circuses – NOW the GUTLESS UK GOVERNMENT HAS TO ACT !

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/uk-ministry-defra-called-to-come-clean-on-plans-for-wild-animals-in-circuses-charities-may-turn-to-the-high-court-for-answers/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/11/10/uk-england-what-the-majority-of-brits-want-uk-circus-owners-to-be-prosecuted-for-abuse-to-anne-the-elephant/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/uk-despite-attempts-by-david-cameron-to-kill-the-introduction-of-legislation-it-is-now-the-start-of-the-end-for-wild-animals-in-english-and-uk-circuses/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/uk-uk-conservative-government-headed-by-david-cameron-blocks-circus-ban/

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Romania / Uk (England): Hillside Sanctuary Welcomes the First 14 Romanian Stray Dogs to the Uk and A New A Much Better Future.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

SAV Comment:   In case overseas visitors have wondered why this has not happened very much before, up until the start of this year (2012), all animals coming into the Uk from overseas to live have had to go through around 6 months quarantine – where the animal is kept under controlled conditions and monitored for months to check of diseases prior to be allowed out to its new home.  The Uk is an island, and so has been different to the rest of Europe.  Animals are allowed to see their ‘new’ owners, but they are not allowed home directly – it was a quarantine period first.

Now, since the start of 2012, Uk regulations have relaxed / changed very muuch to the benefit of the animal, and animals are allowed to enter the Uk directly without having to go through the long 6 month separation and also the very costly (thousands of £’s) process of keeping a dog in quarantine.  Disease checks are now made in advance of the animal arriving in the Uk through systems such as pre and post trip regular blood checks; pre trip vaccination certificates (are up to date) etc.  This is the same with any pet travelling between counties in Europe – as long as the animal is up to date with vaccinations and is certified for same, via the EU ‘Pet Passport’ scheme, animals can now travel around Europe very much the same as humans – they have a pet passport which allows them to do this.  There is now no need to keep animals in (Uk) quarantine prior to them being allowed to their new home; providing they are up to date with their vaccinations and have had pre-checks done in advance (as per the passport system) to ensure they are disease free, then they can now enter the Uk directly and go to their home or a facility such as Hillside, ready for further adoption.

These guys from Romania are the first batch to really show the advantage of this new Uk / EU system, and it will be the start of many animals coming into the Uk to find new homes.

Waiting to be unloaded tonight, after their long journey to Hillside from Romania, are Sanni, Brick, Lia and Lord.  Fourteen dogs (luckily four more than we were originally expecting) arrived with us safely and we were pleased that all had travelled well. The staff settled ten of the refugees in for the night at Hillside while foster carers took four of the dogs straight into their family homes. This included Petronel, who has been adopted by a kind couple who had eagerly waited for hours at Hillside for the pet transporter to arrive.

We would like to sincerely thank all our supporters who have made this journey to safety for these dogs possible. Also, thanks to Katy and Kelly who are working very hard to save these dogs and are already organising another trip to Hillside for more dogs in the near future.

Tonight – Yuri and Dalma – at last safe on British soil…

 

Petronel off to start a new life with his kind adopter…

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Uk (England): 1st February – In Memory of Jill Phipps (15 January 1964 — 1 February 1995) – Warrior of the Rainbow.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

 

See Jill’s film (4 Parts) – Note that this film is now several years old, and many issues have changed; some for the better, some are still as they were and some, well, have possibly declined even more !

Part 1 – http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9062786490002108922#

Part 2 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XubIUrWJ7ro

Part 3 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1jOLviy15w

Part 4 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7dvQpOd3vc&feature=related

 

Musical Tribute to Jill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra1DgyTt1TI

Jill Phipps (15 January 1964 — 1 February 1995) was a British animal rights activist who was crushed to death in Baginton, Warwickshire, England by a lorry transporting live veal calves heading for continental Europe via Coventry Airport.

Fatal accident

On 1 February 1995, Phipps was one of 35 protesters at Coventry Airport in Baginton, protesting at the export of live calves to Amsterdam for distribution across Europe. Ten protesters broke through police lines and were trying to bring the lorry to a halt by sitting in the road or chaining themselves to it when Phipps was crushed beneath the lorry’s wheels; her fatal injuries included a broken spine. Phipps’ death received a large amount of publicity, being brought up at Prime Minister’s question time in the House of Commons.

The Crown Prosecution Service decided there was not enough evidence to bring any charges against the driver. Phipps’ family blamed the police for her death, because the police appeared determined to keep the convoy of lorries moving despite the protest. The inquest heard that the driver may have been distracted by a protester running into the road ahead of him, who was being removed by a policeman.

The policeman in charge of the protest speculated that Phipps had chosen “deliberately [to] fall” under the wheels of the truck, but Phipps’ father insisted that she did not want to die as she had a young son to live for.

Aftermath

Veal calf exports from Coventry Airport ended months later, when the aviation firm belonging to the pilot responsible for the veal flights, Christopher Barrett-Jolly, went bankrupt following accusations of running guns from Slovakia to Sudan in breach of EU rules. In 2006 he was charged with smuggling 271 kg of cocaine from Jamaica into Southend airport.

The continuing level of protest was such that several local councils and a harbour board banned live exports from their localities.[4] All live exports of calves later stopped due to fears of BSE infection. In 2006 this ban was lifted, but Coventry Airport pledged that it would refuse requests to fly veal calves.

Memorial website link: http://www.jillphipps.org.uk/

Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill_Phipps

 The fight to stop Uk live animal exports continues to this very day – please visit Kent Action Against Live Exports (KAALE) at  http://www.kaale.org.uk/  to see events which are happening at the only port in the Uk which is now exporting live animals – Ramsgate, Kent, England.

 

In memory of Jill:

Memorial for Jill, Ramsgate, Kent, England – Saturday 4th February 2012.

Includes walk to and protest at port, memories of Jill from friends, wreath laying etc.  Family event; all welcome.

Meet at HSBC Bank opposite Nero Cafe in Ramsgate High Street at 11 am.

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England (Uk): PROTESTING AGAINST THE FUR TRADE IN LONDON.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

 

PROTESTING AGAINST THE FUR TRADE IN LONDON

13/11/2010 & 26/11/2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JepBUtw37E&feature=youtu.be

CAFT – Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade:

Website:  http://www.caft.org.uk/index.html

 

 

 

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