Netherlands: Dutch MPs Effectively Ban Ritual Slaughter of Animals.

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

BBC News – Dutch MPs effectively ban ritual slaughter of animals

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13947163

28 June 2011 Last updated at 17:58

Dutch MPs effectively ban ritual slaughter of animals

The Dutch lower house of parliament has passed a law effectively banning the
ritual slaughter of animals, in a move condemned by Muslim and Jewish
groups.

The legislation states that all animals must be stunned before being killed.

But the Islamic dhabiha and Jewish shechita methods of ritual slaughter
require them to be fully conscious.

The legislation was proposed by an animal rights party with two MPs, which
argued that failing to stun the animals subjected them to unnecessary pain.

But debate over the matter swiftly became a focus of animosity towards the
Netherlands’ 1.2 million-strong Muslim community. The country’s Jewish
population is comparatively small at 50,000.

Following months of debate a last minute concession was offered – the Muslim
and Jewish communities will have a year to provide evidence that animals
slaughtered by traditional methods do not experience greater pain than those
that are stunned before they are killed.

However, observers say finding such proof will be virtually impossible.

The bill must still be approved by the upper house of parliament before it
can become law

Religious freedom

Before Tuesday’s vote, the head of the Party for the Animals, Marianne
Thieme, denied the bill was an attack on religious minorities.

She argued the law was necessary because scientists agreed that animals
suffered pain or fear if they were not stunned before slaughter, and because
current regulations allowed exceptions for ritual slaughter.

One of the first measures taken during the Occupation [by Nazi Germany
during World War II] was the closing of kosher abattoirs”

Binyomin Jacobs Dutch Chief Rabbi

“If you stun an animal before it’s been killed, the animal won’t experience
its own death,” she told the BBC World Service. “If you have new techniques
to ensure there’s no unnecessary suffering then you have to use it.”

“Three-thousand years ago, there were no anaesthetics,” she added. “But
since then we have developed more humane methods.”

In a rare show of unity, the Muslim and Jewish communities condemned the
legislation and said it infringed on their religious freedom.

“One of the first measures taken during the Occupation [by Nazi Germany
during World War II] was the closing of kosher abattoirs,” Dutch Chief Rabbi
Binyomin Jacobs told MPs during a debate in The Hague.

“If we no longer have people who can do ritual slaughter in the Netherlands,
we will stop eating meat,” he added.

The Party for the Animals said two million animals were subjected to ritual
slaughter every year in the Netherlands, although the organisation Halal
Correct said only 250,000 were killed without being stunned beforehand.

To make meat kosher for Jews or halal for Muslims, animals must be
slaughtered while still awake, by swiftly cutting the main arteries and
veins in their necks with sharp knives, and then allowing the blood to drain
out.

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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.

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

SAV Comment.

Thursday 23rd June 2011 has been a monumental day fo circus animals in England and the rest of the Uk.  Despite overwhelming attempts by a government led by David Cameron (Prime Minister) to block the legislation calling for a ban, which included putting personal pressure on MPs involved in the issue, a vote in the House of Commons on the afternoon of 23/06/11 has now started the official wheels turning to enforce a ban on the use of all wild animals in circuses.

SAV wishes to especially congratulate Mark Pritchard MP for having the resolve to continue with his fight to introduce this legislation, despite major threats and opposition from David Cameron; who all of us in the Uk animal welfare lobby know is NO real friend of the animals or of legislation aimed at improving animal welfare.

Yesterday was a major defeat for those who wished to take no real, positive action in defence of animal welfare.  95% of the British public wanted a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses.  The government led by David Cameron even established an on line consultation to ask the public what they felt.  When the British public overwhelmingly showed they wanted a ban; the government ignored the wishes of the public and instead attempted to use EU and human rights laws as a feeble attempt to refuse the introduction of a ban.

The brilliant campaign group ‘Animal Defenders’ http://www.ad-international.org/about_us/  instructed Bircham Dyson Bell, leading Solicitors and Parliamentary Agents, to research the conformity of a ban on wild animals in circuses with the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Union Services Directive.

All the findings of the research showed one thing –

“there are No obstacles left in the way for Government to implement outright ban”.

The parliamentary vote on 23/06/11 dealt a massive blow; another blow to the current government; a government now known as the “U turn government” because of the amount of reversing and back tracking and changes it is doing with regard its fledgling policies.

The use of wild animals in circuses is yet another issue where the government has been blown apart.

Thursday 23rd June 2011 was a great day for Uk circus animals.  It is the start of the end for beautiful animals performing cheap and degrading tricks for an uneducated audience.

The following links provide more information on this historic event.

SAV.

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Watch the great speech by Mark Pritchard MP in the (London) House of Commons debate on 23/06/11 via the following BBC link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13884165

Congratulations Mark !!

Latest (24/06/11) from Animal Defenders:

http://www.ad-international.org/animals_in_entertainment/go.php?id=2179&ssi=10

Anne the elephant beaten at Bobby Roberts Circus:

http://www.ad-international.org/animals_in_entertainment/go.php?id=2075&ssi=10

Anne the elephant safe at last

Anne the elephant has made a safe journey to Longleat Safari Park this morning after being handed over by Bobby Roberts Super Circus.
Read more…

http://www.ad-international.org/media_centre/gallery.php?g=94

Link:  http://www.haringeyindependent.co.uk/uk_national_news/9103884.No_10_climbdown_on_circus_ban_calls/

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No. 10 climbdown on circus ban calls

12:30am Friday 24th June 2011

Downing Street has signalled it will bow to pressure over MPs’ demands for a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses.

But there are still “unavoidable legal difficulties” that must be overcome before the practice can be outlawed, officials have insisted.

Ministers have steadfastly opposed the move fearing the Government will be left open to lawsuits from circus owners and workers. MPs agreed, however, to direct the coalition to introduce a ban from July next year after a debate in the Commons.

Although the decision is not binding, it is highly embarrassing for the Government and has heaped pressure on ministers to act. A Downing Street source said: “The Government will recognise the will of the House.”

Tory Mark Pritchard, who led the backbench call for a ban, claimed he had been threatened by the Prime Minister’s office unless he backed down.

In an open show of defiance, Wrekin MP Mr Pritchard told MPs he was first offered “incentive and reward” if he complied with the wishes of the party hierarchy but as he stood firm pressure was “ratcheted up” on him.

He said: “I had a call from the Prime Minister’s office directly and I was told that, unless I withdraw this motion, the Prime Minister himself said he would look upon it very dimly indeed.”

Mr Pritchard said: “I will not be bullied by any other whips. This is an issue I have campaigned on for many years.”

There are currently three travelling circuses in the UK, with a total of 39 wild animals, including zebras, lions, tigers and camels. Agriculture minister Jim Paice said Government lawyers advised that it was “highly likely” ministers would be challenged on the basis that an outright ban was “disproportionate in terms of improving welfare in circuses”.

A Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokeswoman said: “The Government will listen to the view of the House and is sympathetic to the motion for a ban. We will continue to look carefully at how this could be introduced, but there are unavoidable legal difficulties that we cannot ignore.”

Link:  http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/27000-sign-wild-animal-circus-ban-petition-2299007.html

27,000 sign wild animal circus ban petition

By Martin Hickman, Consumer Affairs Correspondent

Friday, 17 June 2011

Almost 27,000 have signed The Independent’s online petition calling for the Government to ban wild animals in circuses, pushing it within a few thousand of its target.

The Independent is hoping that 30,000 people will put their name to the petition by Thursday when MPs vote on whether to direct the Coalition to introduce a ban.

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28,000 sign circuses petition ahead of crucial vote

Animal welfare groups are concerned that some MPs who have signed Commons motions backing a ban will not turn up because the three-hour backbench debate takes place on a Thursday afternoon when many would normally return to their constituencies.

In the run up to the vote, the RSPCA and other organisations are encouraging supporters to contact their MP urging them to vote.

Meanwhile The Independent is making a final appeal for people to sign its petition.

Signing it, Jenny Parker, of Sherborne, Dortset, wrote: “I find it hard to believe that in the so-called enlightened 21st century that we still have to petition the Government to ban such cruel and unnatural acts as performing animals in circuses.” Annik Piriou, from Oxford, remarked: “I would prefer to see animals in their natural environment, even if it is only on TV.”

The Captive Animals Protection Society, which is backing The Independent’s campaign, appealed for the public’s help.

Its director Liz Tyson said: “The numbers showing their support for a ban is growing daily – demonstrated by the almost 27,000 people that have signed the Independent petition. Interestingly, a petition set up just six days after this one, showing the level of support for keeping animals in circuses currently boasts only 594 signatures.”

She added: “We know that there are almost 200 MPs that have formally pledged their support for a ban by signing the EDM and many more who have told us they are behind us on this one but without this support being translated into votes, the animals will continue to suffer. We implore MP’s to attend the debate and make their opinion heard next Thursday.”

Ricky Gervais: “I am appalled”

Multi award winning writer and comedian Ricky Gervais said: “Animal Defenders International’s recent footage of Anne the elephant being beaten graphically displays why the government should ban wild animals in circuses. I am appalled that wild animals are still kept in circuses and fully support the call for a ban. It is high time that Government got on and implemented one.”

Celebrity Designer Meg Mathews said: “As an advocate of animal welfare, the footage released by ADI of poor Annie the elephant being so cruelly treated made me sick to my stomach. It’s time for this government to stop dragging its heels and finally take action to end the suffering that animals like Anne endure every day in UK circuses.”

Brian May, legendary guitarist, song writer and founding member of Queen said: “The use of wild animals in circuses is cruel, distasteful and unacceptable in the 21st century. Our present government is currently backing away from ending this abhorrent practice. We at ‘Save-Me’ call on David Cameron personally to act now, and take a step towards making Britain worthy of its desired status as a nation of animal-lovers. While wild animals still exist in circuses, we remain very far away from that title.”

Star of Miss Marple and theatre director Julia McKenzie said: “The Government needs to listen to the will of the Great British public and implement a wild animal circuses ban without further delay. Their decision is flawed and needs rapid review. I urge the Minister to reconsider.”

Actor, historian and writer John Nettles said: “I am absolutely amazed that wild animals in circuses still exist in the UK. I was appalled when ADI informed me of Government’s recent decision and I would urge all animal lovers to get behind their campaign in the interests of animal protection and welfare.”

Radio personality, DJ, presenter and broadcaster Mark Radcliffe said: “I am amazed that wild animal circuses still exist in the UK, and like the vast majority of the public and politicians I want to see a ban on their use once and for all – and I want this to happen now. Successive governments have been mulling this issue over now for far too long, and it is high time that the Coalition Government acted decisively to bring an end to this animal suffering – once and for all. They have been provided with all the evidence and information that they need and it is time to now listen to the will of the UK public.”

Comedian, actor and author Alexei Sayle said: “There are many grey areas in matters of morality – using wild animals in circuses is not one of these grey areas. It is simply and obviously wrong and indefensible. The sooner this blot on a civilised country is eradicated the better it will be for all of us – animals and humans.”

And the poet, novelist and playwright Benjamin Zephaniah said: “There are so many ways that intelligent human beings can have fun, and exploiting animals should not be one of them. Beautiful animals are not for our entertainment, in fact it’s our duty to respect and protect them. I am a real animal lover and I would never go to a circus that had wild animals, so I’m appealing to the Government to heed ADI’s advice. The Great British public have made it clear, they demand better, so the Government should do the right thing for animal welfare by implementing a ban.”

Mark Pritchard MP, Jim Fitzpatrick MP and Bob Russell MP have secured a three hour backbench cross party debate to discuss the issue in the Chamber on Thursday 23 June commencing at 3pm and running to 6pm.

Immediately afterwards a vote is expected to be taken urging that the Coalition Government uses its powers to introduce a regulation banning the use of all wild animals in circuses.

A copy of the joint letter to the Prime Minister can be viewed here.

**Recent History:  Animal Defenders Show that there would be NO breaches of Acts, despite what the government says.

Link:  http://www.ad-international.org/animals_in_entertainment/go.php?id=2157&ssi=10

ADI’s legal advice: circus ban would not breach Human Rights Act or European Services Directive

Posted: 2 June 2011. Updated: 2 June 2011

No obstacles left in way for Government to implement outright ban.

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has received expert legal advice stating that an outright ban on the use of wild animals in circuses would not breach the Human Rights Act or the EU Services Directive, once again paving the way for the Coalition Government to implement a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses without further delay.

ADI’s latest announcement follows their statement last week that Defra officials had indicated in 2009 that it was possible to introduce a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses under the auspices of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The week previously ADI had exposed the Government as being incorrect by uncovering that there was no Austrian legal challenge in the courts, cited by the Government as a primary reason not to ban.

Jan Creamer, Chief Executive of ADI said: “We have proved conclusively that there is no Austrian legal challenge, no need for new legislation and that a ban would not breach the Human Rights Act nor the EU Services Directive.

“Once again, ministers have been found wanting and we have proved the Coalition Government to be incorrect, legally and factually. Every obstacle they have put in the way to prevent an outright ban has now been knocked down. The government needs to stop looking for excuses and bring in a ban. 95% of the public wants a ban, parliament wants a ban, it is therefore in the public interest to bring in a ban.”

Knocked out: Human Rights Act

Last week, lawyers instructed by ADI analysed if a ban could potentially affect a person’s right to respect for private and family life under the UK’s Human Rights Act (HRA) (article 8) and the protection for property (article 1 of protocol 1 HRA). The advice concluded that a ban would be within the ‘margin of appreciation’ afforded to the UK.

Furthermore, the legal advice is that if a ban is proposed because it is considered ethically wrong in itself to use wild animals in circuses, a ban would be the only measure which would achieve this public interest aim and would be automatically proportionate. Therefore, the ban would not be in breach of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights

Knocked out: EU Services Directive

In addition, it was concluded that the UK would not be in contravention of the EU Services Directive by implementing national legislation which banned the use of wild animals in circuses and it would not be unlawful under EU law generally.

The European Court of Justice would accord a Member State a wide degree of discretion in this matter and since 2002 the European Commission has reiterated that the decision would be at the discretion of the individual Member State, and they would not wish to become involved.

Tim Phillips, ADI’s Campaigns Director said: “ADI’s recent exposé at the winter quarters of Bobby Roberts’ Super Circus, which showed the appalling abuse of Anne the elephant and Monty the camel and led to a worldwide public outcry, has provided the Government with the perfect opportunity to ban the use of wild animals in circuses.

“However, the Coalition Government seems to be going to great lengths to place obstacles in the way and create smoke screens. What is becoming clear to us is their decision not to ban and subsequent actions continues to undermine their position, which is becoming increasingly untenable and the pressure is not subsiding. The Government ignores the will of the UK public at its peril, and may soon discover this to their detriment.”

Earlier this week ADI and other animal protection groups including Animal Aid, BVA, PETA, WSPA and RSPCA sent a joint open letter to the Prime Minister, requesting that he rethinks his Government’s current position.

ADI is in the process of drafting a series of legal briefings for politicians to keep the pressure up on the Government to do the right thing morally and ethically – wild animals do not belong in travelling circuses.

ADI instructed Bircham Dyson Bell, leading Solicitors and Parliamentary Agents, to research the conformity of a ban on wild animals in circuses with the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Union Services Directive.

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SAY THANKS TO MP’s WHO VOTED FOR THE BAN:

Dear friends,

Please have a look at this:
http://www.38degrees.org.uk/end-circus-cruelty-say-thankyou

This week MPs voted to ban the cruel use of wild animals by circuses. The ban isn’t law yet, but it could be if MPs keep pushing the government to end this cruel and outdated practice.

I’ve just added my name to a letter to MPs thanking them for what they’ve done so far and urging them to keep pushing for a circus ban.

I thought you might want to sign the letter too.

Click here to find out more and sign the letter now:
http://www.38degrees.org.uk/end-circus-cruelty-say-thankyou

Thanks,
Mark

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Romania: **INTERNATIONAL Short Mails Required Please Urgently** – The Mayor in the city of Iasi (Romanian’s 2nd largest city after Bucharest) who up until now has been committed towards CNR has started to bow to the concerns of a few narrow-minded individuals who want the dogs off the streets ‘now’ no matter how it’s done!! – Killing could start anytime. Please Help and Take INTERNATIONAL Action to Stop.

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Chrissy at Romania Animal Aid here in the Uk has asked for some help – Urgently.

Please do what you can to write regarding this situation.  The link provides more information and e mail details of persons to contact.

Please try to act urgently about this – as Chrissy says:

“The city shelter simply does not have the capacity to take them all in given the size of Iasi and so within days will be totally over-whelmed.  From there the killings will no doubt start!”

Full details in the link provided.

Thanks – SAV and Chrissy.

PLEASE CROSSPOST.  PLEASE CROSSPOST.

Chrissy says:

See link explaining more to follow.

http://actionalertiasimayor.blogspot.com/2011/06/iasi-action-alert-politely-urge-mayor.html?spref=fb

Essentially the Mayor in the city of Iasi (Romanian’s 2nd largest city after Bucharest) who up until now has been committed towards CNR programs and has been very receptive to our efforts to ‘top’ this up by funding 50 spays per month (my own charity RAA and the American charity RAR co-sponsor this), has started to bow to the concerns of a few narrow-minded individuals who want the dogs off the streets ‘now’ no matter how it’s done!!

Given his position and with the politics of the situation ever mindful (i.e. he wants to appease his voters) he has now ordered the round up of as many strays as possible to be taken to the city shelter.  The city shelter simply does not have the capacity to take them all in given the size of Iasi and so within days will be totally over-whelmed.  From there the killings will no doubt start!

This Mayor has been very cooperative until now and we need people to politely urge him to continue down the path of CNR as this is the only way to effectively and humanely manage the problem in the long-term.

Residents of Iasi especially are being asked to email/call the mayor and our coordinator in the city (Lelia) is hoping to meet the press at the city shelter tomorrow to highlight the situation further but if people across Europe could for now urgently email those listed on the link appealing to them not to be persuaded away from CNR we’d be very very grateful.

Chrissy xx

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The wording of the link (above) is as follows:

Wednesday, 22 June 2011

IASI ACTION ALERT –

WE HAVE TO GET THE MAYOR BACK ONTO OUR SIDE BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE

***IASI ACTION ALERT***

POLITELY URGE THE MAYOR NOT TO DESTROY THE GOOD WORK HE HAS DONE IN HIS MUNICIPALITY BY DISCONTINUING THE CATCH,NEUTER & RELEASE PROGRAMMES

Today it has been learnt that because of a few complaints by misinformed and biggoted people within his community that the Mayor of Iasi Mr Ghe Nichita, is not only going to discontinue working with NGO’s such as Romania Animal Aid and Romanian Action but has already started to allow neuterd and spayed dogs to be dragged into the local shelter. Also that he is because of a few backward thinking local people is considering euthanising the strays in Iasi including those on the streets currently and also in the city shelter. 

Now is the time that we all need to be contacting the mayor . The main points I have highlighted in bold, please do write your own correspondence around these points, but also add your own. Remember, with this guy, be very polite and applaud his efforts and sucess in the past with the catch neuter and release programmes he committed himself and his city to.

This guy is not yet our enemy, please dont make him one Polite,firm and commend him for his efforts so far, but remind him of the horrific mistakes made in the past before he committed himself and his city to the catch,neuter and release programmes.

Strongly urging him to stay committed to his spay/neuter and return efforts, this is the only proven long-term solution to effectively manage the over-population problem.  Every expert in the subject of stray dog management adheres to this, and it was surely because of his intelligence and forward thinking in understanding this that he committed his municipality to such programmes.

Remind him that a rushed decision based upon a handful of backward thinking individuals could potentially be a landmine of problems in the future. Not only in regards to his and his provinces public image locally and nationally, but also on an international level. 

Remind him what affect the Mayor of Botosani had on Romanias public and international image when he made a similar decision last month, ask him why he would even think of making again the mistakes of the past and cave in to a few uneducated and biased inidviduals who know no different. If he was to start euthanising the shelter and street dogs, this would not only be inhumane but would reflect extremely badly on his city in the eyes of the majority of his citizens and also the International community in general.

Email address and contacts, we need to act now, this is urgent:

gheorghe.nichita@primaria-iasi.ro ; dirtehnic@primaria-iasi.ro ; ion.apostol@salubris.ro ; office@salubris.ro

Telephone Numbers:
The Mayor – 0040723399887
Director of Salubris (dogpound) – 0040729292809

If you live in Romania, especially in Iasi, the mayor really needs to hear from you, he needs to hear the majority of citizens in his city are against euthanasia and support the catch ,neuter and release programmes instead.

***************Extra News 23/06/11************************

Guys, please link in with Leila Creanga on Facebook if you can.  Lelia is battling the authorities in Iasi alone.  Iasi is in Moldova and there are not as many rescue people in that region. Leila is pretty much on her own.

She updates her Facebook profile with news and could really do with some support, her profile link is https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000415521712

If you are on Facebook please add Leila Creanga to your friends list.  She is battling the authorities alone in Iasi.  She needs our support and posts updates on her profile!  She is one of the strongest people I know coping wit the situation out there but needs a helping hand!

Her profile link is https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000415521712

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Remember what happened at Botosani ? – see pictures below.

We dont want another duplicate at Iasi  !!

Please mail NOW.

 

 

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Serbia: Does It Now Realise That ‘Law Implementation’ Is A Serious Issue ?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Update on the situation of environmental protection in Serbia.

Serbian Link – Ekoloski bilten:  Ekoloski_bilten_broj_108,_20._jun_2011.

 

Dulić je istakao da će, kroz niz obuka i seminara, inspekcija, gradjani i privreda naučiti koja su njihova prava i obaveze u oblasti zaštite životne sredine. On je ocenio da će biti neophodna i efikasnija sardanja inspekcije, policije, tužilaštva i sudova,”jer jedno od uskih grla” u primeni propisa i dalje predstavlja neefikasnost sudstva.

*** Dulic pointed out that through a variety of lessons and seminars, inspectors, civilians and trade organizations will learn what are their rights and duties in the field of environmental protection.

He pointed out that it is imperative to establish collaboration in-between the inspection bodies, police, prosecution office and the courts, AS one of the main problems is in law implementation and that is followed by non efficiency of courts.  ***

Šef Delegacije EU u Srbij Vensan Dežer kazao je da je EU u poslednjih 10 godina u oblast zažtite životne sredine u Srbijiuložila 500 miliona evra i da je cilj novog tvining projekta da poboljša najsloženiji deo procesa zaštite životne sredine, a to je sprovodjenje zakona.

*** EU representative in Serbia Vensan Dezer said that in the period of last 10 years EU invested 500 million euros in the field of environment protection and that the aim of this twining project is to improve the most complex in the process of environment protection which is –

LAW Implementation !! 

LAW Implementation !! 

LAW Implementation !!  ***

See lots more photos and our past campaign posts at:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/240809-global-launch-of-campaign-to-save-stara-planina-animals-and-plants-international-supporters-your-individual-help-is-essential-please-copy-and-send-letter-given-in-post-below/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/serbia-stara-planina-update-the-governments-illegal-environmental-destruction-continues-full-news-and-pictures-in-this-post/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/serbia-campaign-for-the-protection-of-zvezdara-forest-in-belgrade/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/golema-reka-draft/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/serbia-save-stara-planina/

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Uk; (Uk Supporters ONLY) Roll Up, Roll Up To The Ugliest Show On Earth – Take Action Now, Before 23/06, And Call Your MP To Vote For A Ban On Wild Animals In British Circuses.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

*** ACTION FOR UK SUPPORTERS ONLY *** – Please Act Immediately !!

This Thursday, MPs will vote in parliament on whether or not to ban the cruel use of wild animals by circuses.

If the vote goes the right way, it would be a massive step towards ending this cruel and outdated practice.

We need to use the next two days to persuade our MPs to protect the tigers, lions and zebras suffering right now in British circuses.

Please take 2 minutes to send your MP a quick message:
http://www.38degrees.org.uk/end-circus-animal-cruelty

Forcing wild animals to perform in circuses causes needless suffering. Beautiful wild beasts – like tigers, lions and zebras – are shunted around the country in trailers, kept alone in small cages, and forced to perform.

The best circuses have long abandoned this cruel practice and wow their audiences with talented acrobats and clowns. This Thursday’s vote is an opportunity to finally tackle those few dodgy circuses that still exploit wild animals. If we work together we can persuade our MPs to do the right thing.

Tell your MP to vote against circus animal cruelty this Thursday:
http://www.38degrees.org.uk/end-circus-animal-cruelty

Animal welfare experts like the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association all back a ban on circus animal cruelty. [1] But in April this year, the government suddenly dropped plans to take action. This is despite evidence that 7 out of 10 people want circus animal cruelty stopped. [2] This Thursday’s vote is our chance to persuade the government to act.

We know that 38 Degrees members can work together to help stop the cruel treatment of animals. Earlier this year, people power stopped plans for a giant “mega-dairy”, where cows would have been kept indoors all year round and not allowed to eat grass. Now let’s do the same to persuade our MPs to back a ban on the cruel use of wild animals in circuses.

Tell your MP to vote against animal cruelty this Thursday, by sending them a quick e-mail:
http://www.38degrees.org.uk/end-circus-animal-cruelty

Thanks for being involved,
Marie, David, Johnny, Hannah, Cian, Becky and the 38 Degrees team

PS: Too often, circus animals are deliberately abused. For example, earlier this year Animal Defenders International revealed footage of Annie, an elderly circus elephant, being beaten with a metal pitchfork. [3] Luckily Annie was rescued after a people powered outcry. But the best and simplest way to stop all wild animals suffering in circuses is to ban circuses from keeping them. Ask your MP to back a ban here: http://www.38degrees.org.uk/end-circus-animal-cruelty

NOTES:
[1] Many animal welfare organisations have done fantastic work campaigning for a ban on wild animals in circuses, for example the RSPCA’s “The Big Stop” campaign: http://www.giveanimalsavoice.org.uk/campaigns/big-stop/. The Independent newspaper has also run a high-profile campaign to end this cruel practice: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/27000-sign-wild-animal-circus-ban-petition-2299007.html

[2] Last month, a YouGov poll showed 7 out of 10 people support a ban on wild animals in circuses: http://www.ad-international.org/animals_in_entertainment/go.php?id=2118&cat=7&si=1&ssi=10

[3] To learn more about Annie the elephant see: http://www.ad-international.org/animals_in_entertainment/go.php?id=2075&cat=7&si=1&ssi=10

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Uk: Three New Uk Arrivals From Romania Looking For Forever Homes. Please Crosspost.

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Dear Friends,

Three new arrivals to introduce to you! 

These will be our last Rommie rescues coming here to the UK for at least 6-months so if anyone is looking to adopt or knows of a good home waiting please get in touch.  If you could kindly crosspost and share with your friends/family too we’d be grateful

BALANICA

 

Balanica is approx. 2 years old, a medium sized girl.  Balanica is still quite shy but once she knows you she starts to relax.  In fact in just 2-weeks she’s grown in confidence a lot.  Balanica loves to play with other dogs, she would benefit most in a home with another dog/s.  She’s fairly low energy, happy to play and then have an afternoon snooze.  We’re not sure how she is with cats as yet as not sure she’s encountered any in the garden.  Balanica has so much potential, she’s a really lovely girl and in the right home will simply blossom!  She has been spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped.  She is being fostered in the North London area.

 

 

MUGUREL

 

Mugurel is approx. 2 years old, extremely handsome, beautiful colour. A bit shy at the beginning but he comes round really quick and then he’s one of the most affectionate dog I’ve seen, wanting lots of cuddles. He is a fairly playful dog and really enjoys canine company.  He’s not extremely energetic, he does like to sit and sleep on his own sometimes.  He doesn’t seem to like cats too much though!  He would be happy to be rehomed on his own or with other dogs. Seems to be protective of his foster place (in the best possible way) so he is good as guard dog as well. Mugurel has been spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. He is being fostered in the North London area.

 

 

AESOP 

Aesop is a lively 18-month old very handsome boy!  He’s totally lovable and will take all the cuddles he can get!  Aesop is very people/dog friendly and completely ignores the cats in his foster home.  He loves to play with other dogs and so we’d really want to rehome him where he would have others to play with.  He’s not high-energy as such, he just likes a real good play then to settle down for a snooze.  Aesop has been spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped.  He is being fostered in the North London area.

 

Chrissy xx

Contact e mail  for Chrissy:  chrissy@romaniaanimalaid.co.uk

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Romania / Uk: A New Forever Home Is Required For ‘ Blanca’; – Can You Help ? – Please Crosspost.

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

 

Dear Friends,

 

Introducing Blanca! 

Blanca is a very sweet dog rescued from Romania originally.  She is currently being cared for in a foster home in Holland but is now looking for her forever home!

Blanca is around 18-months old, she is very dog friendly and people friendly also.  Blanca was injured after being hit by a car almost a year ago.  She has her own mobility cart and is a very happy little girl.  You can view photos attached and a video of her is below: –

http://youtu.be/ULBoLosjr9w

Blanca has lots of energy and enjoys life to the full!

If you can offer this lovely girl a forever home please contact me. 

If you cannot offer her a home but could share this appeal with your friends and family we’d be very grateful.

Many thanks

Chrissy

www.romaniaanimalaid.co.uk

Registered Charity 1133543

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