England (Uk): There Will Be Limited SAV Posts For A While Because …………

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Dear all;

This is just a short note to inform you that at the moment, I am having to give most of my attention to another project rather than SAV.

I am personally coordinating / producing a report which will be presented to the European Union in the next couple of months regarding major investigations into live animal welfare during transport in certain parts of Europe.  

It is hoped that the report will contribute to changes in EU legislation ensuring that there will be a major overall reduction in the times which live animals currently endure in transportation.

The report is a joint production by several of Europe’s best undercover animal transport welfare organisations, which include:

PMAF – Protection Mondiale des Animaux de Ferme – France.

PMAF website: http://www.pmaf.org/ 

EoA – Eyes on Animals – the Netherlands.

Eyes on Animals website:  http://eyesonanimals.com/ 

Animals’ Angels – Germany.

Animals’ Angels website: http://www.animals-angels.de/startseite,en_ORG.html 

KALE – Kent Against Live Exports – England, Uk.

KALE website:  http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~kale/news/103.htm 

It is a major report and the above organisations hope that it will start a major re think about live animal transport throughout Europe.

I will attempt to keep SAV updated with new posts whenever the chance arrives, but please consider that priority has to currently be given elsewhere at the moment.

Thanks and regards

Mark – SAV.

 

 

All Photos – PMAF

 

 

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Serbia: 06/07/10 Update – ‘Mila’, the Dog Who Was Attacked and Had All Her Legs Cut Off (Belgrade)

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

New information supplied by Diana:

An update on ‘Mila’, the little dog in Belgrade who had all of her legs cut off.

Please click on the links below for video footage of Mila as she is now.

http://www.pressonline.rs/sr/video/story/121348/%28VIDEO%29+Terzin%3A+Ukoliko+ne+bude+neophodno%2C+Mila+ne%C4%87e+na+operaciju.html

http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society-article.php?yyyy=2010&mm=06&dd=11&nav_id=67746

http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society-article.php?yyyy=2010&mm=06&dd=01&nav_id=67525

 

Mila won’t be exposed to “unnecessary surgeries”

BELGRADE — Deputy Secretary for Belgrade Utilities and Housing Services Vladimir Terzin has stated that Mila the dog will not be exposed to unnecessary operations.

“Mila will not be exposed to operations if the issue of her disability can be solved with orthopedic aids,” Terzin said.

The one-year old mixed breed was found in April in Belgrade with all four of her legs cut off by an unknown perpetrator.

The mutilation is treated as a criminal offence under Serbian law.

Now Terzin explained that orthopaedic paws are being considered, which would help the dog walk, and pointed out that police still had not contacted him, “which means that the investigation was still under way”.

The Belgrade Veterinary Institution announced earlier that the dog’s condition had improved and that she was ready to start preparations for a surgery to fit her with prostheses.

The final decision about who, where and if Mila will undergo surgery will be made by an expert committee.

“We’re working on her socialization, (she’s) making contact with people and other dogs so she could lead a normal life once somebody adopts her,” the Belgrade Veterinary Institution Director Bratislav Stanković said.

Mila was transferred to the Belgrade Veterinary Institution on April 26 on Mayor Dragan Đilas’ order.

Mila was admitted to a private veterinary surgery in a very serious condition, since it turned out that beside the leg injuries she also survived a heart attack and developed pneumonia.

11 June 2010 | 15:45 | Source: Tanjug

 

 

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06/07/10: The Dalai Lama Turns 75 Today – Send Him a Birthday Tribute From Around the World

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Dear friends,

The Dalai Lama turns 75 today.

For decades he has given us all hope — setting a generous example of wisdom, non-violence and compassion for a better world.

Now we can return the favour — let’s send the Dalai Lama a birthday tribute from millions of us worldwide!

It will be delivered personally to him on a “wall of warm wishes” outside the temple in Dharamsala and broadcast around the region.

Let’s take this moment to honour the Dalai Lama together and make his birthday last as long as we keep signing! — click here to sign the tribute — then forward this alert to everyone so they can do the same:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/dalai_lamas_birthday/?vl

Imagine all of our names together on a massive public tribute to the Dalai Lama, from Brazil to Ghana, Italy to Indonesia — tens of thousands of messages of hope, gratitude and encouragement streaming in from all around the world!

The spiritual leader of Tibet has spent over 50 years in exile, and he continues to preach peace and compassion. Let’s share with him how much the world values him and is inspired by his life.

Click here to sign the global birthday tribute to the Dalai Lama:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/dalai_lamas_birthday/?vl

With hope,

Alice, Pascal, Ben, Graziela, Paul, Iain, Mia and the rest of the Avaaz team

PS: The Avaaz community has been supporting radio stations, bloggers, and censorship avoidance technologies to ensure information comes in and out of closed Tibet. We will work with these partners in the coming days to ensure our global birthday messages of hope, gratitude and encouragement from around the world reach hundreds of thousands of Tibetans and Chinese.

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EU Citizens: Must be Done by 07/07/10 – Petition to Stop Illegal Timber and Save Wildlife – Please Sign Today

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Dear friends around Europe,

Right now the European Parliament is deciding on legislation that would ban illegal timber, which

devastates forests and enriches organized crime. But certain MEPs from countries with large timber industries, are threatening to water-down the proposal. Sign the petition to ban imports of illegal timber and save our forests:

 

Within days, the European Parliament could ban illegal timber from entering the EU market — but powerful companies stand in the way.

Forests are the habitat and life source of many peoples and are essential in preventing climate change, but while there is high demand for timber, illegal logging thrives, killing species, and fuelling corruption and organized crime.
The European Council has just voted for harsh penalties and criminal sanctions for importers of timber harvested illegally in other countries. But now the Parliament has its say, and some MEPs from member states with large timber industries, are threatening to water down the crucial controls.

Let’s build a massive citizens’ outcry to get the European Parliament to end illegal timber imports and save our forests. The petition will be delivered to MEPS as they go into vote on the legislation on July 7th. We only have a few days! Sign the petition below and send it on to everyone:
 

 

Please – Sign the petition — then spread the word:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/eu_stop_illegal_timber/?vl

20-40% of the global timber market is estimated to be illegal. That’s roughly 10-15 Billion Euros a year which is stolen and funnelled to criminal syndicates. The US has already approved strong laws against illegal timber — but the EU is one of the world’s leading timber importers and as long as it does not ban the trade, it is directly responsible for around a 3 billion Euros share in this black market.

The social and environmental impacts of this industry are truly devastating and it is inciting money laundering, corruption and violence. Mismanaged deforestation drives global climate change and robs both indigenous peoples and animals, who rely on the forests, of crucial natural resources.

Last year the timber companies beat the ban, working with timber import countries to delay European legislation. But this year the Parliament has the chance to approve even stronger laws and some sectors of the timber industry as well as the Netherlands, UK, Denmark, Belgium and Spain have come out in favour of an outright ban.

Let’s not let the companies which fuel misery and destruction win again.

Together, we can tackle illegal logging and protect our forests and their peoples.

Please – Sign the petition — then spread the word:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/eu_stop_illegal_timber/?vl

Forests are a vital resource and our first line of defence on climate change, but they are being destroyed across the planet. When the EU imports this timber we become accomplices to the devastation and environmental crime that criminal networks inflict. Let’s tell our leaders it’s time to stop.

http://www.avaaz.org/en/eu_stop_illegal_timber/?vl

With hope,

Alice, Iain, Ricken, Luis, Graziela, Pascal, David, Veronique, Ben, Milena and the rest of the Avaaz team

SOURCES:

See WWF’s report on Illegal logging and the EU — click on the link to download the PDF version:
http://www.avaaz.org/wwf_illegal_timber_report

More on the Parliament vote:
http://www.euractiv.com/en/climate-environment/eu-deal-signals-ban-illegal-timber-news-495332

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Serbia: June 2010 – New Pictures of the Rescued Stray Dogs at EPAR Shelter

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Slavica has supplied some new pictures of the dogs who are with her at EPAR shelter, Subotica.  The pictures were taken at the end of June 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please use the following for any donations to EPAR shelter:

One of the best and cheapest ways to send money donations internationally is by Western Union. 

Transfer costs vary and are worked out simply depending on the amount of the donation – you only pay more if you donate larger quantities. 

In most countries donations can be done on line, by telephone, or visiting a local agent. 

Please look at the web site for further info:

http://www.westernunion.com/info/selectCountry.asp

For direct donations, the following EPAR account in Hungary should be used as a preference to Serbian accounts:

OTP Bank

Szeged

Klauzal ter,5

Hungary,EU

Account number : 11775355-37518886

Account name : MAZAK-BESLIC JANOS

Address : Subotica 24000,Matka Vukovica, 9

IBAN : HU31117753553751888600000000

Swift : OTP VHUHB

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This way is the best, because in this way  tax for money transfer is  very low and it is not needed to pay tax to Serbian authorities who have done nothing for dogs, but ask high tax for donations.

Thank You so very much and

best regards

Slavica Mazak Beslic, President of  Friend-EPAR/OIPA/Alliance for Animal Rights

Subotica, Matka Vukovica 9

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INTERNATIONAL APPEAL FOR DOGS ON DEATH ROW IN ‘PORTUGAL’

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

 

 

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL APPEAL FOR DOGS ON DEATH ROW IN ‘PORTUGAL’

EXTREMELY URGENT– Portugal: 30 dogs on death row have only a few days left– PLEASE HELP THEM ASAP by reading the very urgent appeal below. Please also see attached photos and details of all the dogs needing to be saved.

Please crosspost this appeal to all your Portugal and Eurpoean contacts and rescues for help asap:

Hunde in Tötung in Beja-Portugal-DRINGEND Plaetze gesucht-alle Tiere

dogs in the camara-infos-orig

Contacts if you can help –

Gabi Schollenberg  schollis1@sapo.pt
Birgitt Krauss   birgit.krauss@alphasoft-systemtechnik.de

Any rescue centres that kindly offer help please meet the following criteria:

1- A NO DESTRUCTION POLICY

2- HOMECHECK ALL PROSPECTIVE OWNERS

3- DOG GETS RETURNED TO THE SANCTUARY IF OWNER CAN NO LONGER KEEP

Please help to save these precious lives before it’s too late!

Thank you for your support in saving lives

SWAP team UK

Every life counts from across the globe

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Uk: GREYTexploitations – An Invitation to Join Our Global Forum and be a Voice Against Greyhound Racing / Abuse Everywhere

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

BE A VOICE FOR THE PLIGHT OF THE RACING GREYHOUND

An Invitation to Join the ‘Greyt Exploitations’ Forum in the UK. 

Everyone all over the globe please join if you care about the plight of the racing Greyhound.

Please see their good work here- www.greytexploitations.com 

Please see the important appeal below from ‘Greyt Exploitations’ and click on the link below to join the worldwide forum and be a voice for the voiceless. 

“The forum hopes to encourage lovers of Greyhounds to exchange knowledge, cultural beliefs and opinions in a friendly and informal environment”.  

PLEASE JOIN TODAY
Many thanks
Greyhound Crusaders/SWAP team UK 

Please forward and cross post ~ thank you

~ An Invitation to Join Our Forum ~

Please click here to register

http://greytexploitations.com/forum/index.php

30.06.10

A number of recent articles in both the national and local media exposing the cruel aspects of greyhound racing has fuelled heated online debates with owners and trainers attempting to protect the image of their ‘sport’.

Unable to disprove the overwhelming evidence of the inherent cruelty and to divert attention away from the real issues of welfare, many supporters of greyhound racing have knowingly made false claims and shamefully lied, endeavouring to discredit greyhound protection groups.

Unsubstantiated accusations such as, “there have been the odd atrocities committed by several antis, especially those which have included acts of physical abuse on members of the public at entrances to certain greyhound stadia” has only served to highlight the industry’s inability to defend their cruelty.

Moreover, a statement claiming “anti-greyhound groups are no more than small scale terrorist groups many are on police watch lists and have been arrested for crimes including assault, bomb-making etc” must surely have been made in desperation when faced with the damning indisputable evidence against the industry.

Within the confines and safety of pro racing forums, the malicious verbal attacks on greyhound protection groups are far worse.

A topic started in ‘Memory of Valentina’ on Kamas Cave RGT forum prompted a swift ban of the poster, leaving the thread open to discussion, further inviting comments from those in support of the industry.

Without showing any level of compassion for Valentina and in a disgusting attempt to justify the ban – an owner of racing greyhounds who also runs a greyhound rescue stated “Am sure you’re aware of ‘dirty tricks’ and it is rumoured that certain extremist anti-racing groups are now using dead greyhounds and cutting off their ears then dumping them in the hope they’ll be found and used against the sport”

Greyhoundscene – a pro racing forum – administrated by Dave Smith tops the charts for silencing the ‘greyhounds voice’ by ridiculing those who show concern for the greyhound’s welfare and banning forum members for daring to question his integrity.

At every opportunity Mr Smith will publicly claim greyhound protection groups are nothing more than a scam – using the plight of the greyhounds to emotionally blackmail the public into parting with their money.

How bizarre then that Mr Smith in 1997 made the front page of the Sun newspaper for conning – amongst many others – Cambridge United football team he was in a position to takeover the club – using his 12 year old son as an accomplice.

To this day Mr Smith, or Mr Scamalot as the Sun nicknamed him, frequently places himself in a position of authority, qualifying himself to speak on behalf of thousands of owners and trainers, by publicly claiming “I am the admin of the world’s largest greyhound forum (7000 members)” and invites readers to “take a look at how caring our members are”

Needless to say – Mr Smith fails to mention the forum is run in association with his highly commercial business of buying and selling racing greyhounds and arranging cheap and ‘cost effective’ syndicates.

To read the Independent article and view the video of Mr Smith gleefully boasting of his scams, please accept this invitation to join ‘Our Forum’, where once registered and authorised you will have access to the lounge area called the ‘Greyhound Grapevine’ and all the latest news as it happens.

The forum hopes to encourage lovers of greyhounds to exchange knowledge, cultural beliefs and opinions in a friendly and informal environment.

Please click here to register

http://greytexploitations.com/forum/index.php

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