Russia: Petition to Stop Authorities Killing Stray Animals – Please Sign.

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

***  Please sign the petition and crosspost to the moon !! ***

—– Original Message —–

From: Marina Ermakova

Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 5:55 PM

Subject: Protect homeless dogs and cats in the Moscow Region – sign the petition!

Moscow city authorities have begun a campaign against stray animals – they have promised to pay 1000 rubles (app. 25 euros) for each killed dog.

Please, sign the petition in order to stop the bloody campaign.

http://www.gopetition.com/online/24737.html

Our state and city authorities are more “sensitive” for the protest from abroad.

Я в Моем Мире – http://my.mail.ru/mail/dezy88/

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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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Germany / USA: US Military in Germany To Use Live Pigs and Goats in Trauma Training at German US Facility – Petion to Sign

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

** PLEASE CROSSPOST **

Dear all,

could you please join this protest ?

http://albert-schweitzer-stiftung.de/tierschutz-aktiv/petitionen/protest-tierversuche-us-militaer

The US military in Germany has now confirmed (the plan was challenged a few
weeks back – but now permission has been granted) they will use live pigs
and goats for trauma training in a German US facility.

(“Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m joining the Albert Schweitzer Foundation for our Contemporaries in
expressing my deepest concerns over using animals in your training programs
for medics and I urge you to use animal-free alternatives. The U.S. army
should take pride in being the most advanced armed forces in the world. This
should include modern and sophisticated training programs that don’t rely on
scientifically and ethically questionable methods.”)

Please enter your details as follows (field with a * are mandatory)

Anrede – Mr. (Herr), Mrs/Ms (Frau)
Titel – not required
Vorname – first name
Nachname – family name
Straße und Hausnummer – street and number
PLZ – postcode
Ort – City
Land – country
E-Mail Adresse – E-mail address
E-Mail Adresse Wiederholung – repeat E-mail address
Eigenen Kommentar anfügen – your own comment (English is fine)

then click:
“Aufruf unterzeichnen” (sign protest)

You will then receive a confirmation mail with a link to click on to
confirm.

Thanks.

Diana

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EU Citizens – A Call for Immediate Action for Animals – Must be Done In the Next Week

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

We ask campaigners across EU nations to please act immediately and contact your MEP’s with regard the following.  This needs to be acted on within the next week as time is short.

It concerns the Written declaration on the welfare of pets 0026/2010, a document which will be used to try and convince the European Union to use their powers of influence concerning a clear written policy concerning the welfare of animals.

Only when 50% of ALL MEP’s from the entire EU put their name to this declaration does it have a chance of moving forward to the agenda stage.

The following link gives national information on all current MEP’s within any EU member state.  To find yours simply click on your country of residence and go from there.

http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/public/geoSearch.do?language=en

MEP’s for all regions of that (each) country are then listed – divided into the region of the country which they represent. Click on your region and you will then be provided with a listing of MEP’s for your region.  Then click on each MEP by name to find their direct e mail contact details.

English and German sample letters are provided below, as well as a copy of the declaration (in several languages – simply scroll down).

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Bescherming pets

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We ask anyone please who represents an animal welfare organization especially to please put their organizations name at the end of the letter.  Please ensure that you add your name to the sample letter and the region of (your) the country that you live in.

This is important for animals in Europe – please find time to take part.

370 MEP signatures are required by July, so time is short.

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER:

Normally, MEP’s will only respond to requests by citizens from within the region of the country which they represent.  Therefore it is essential to attempt to get as many citizens from all regions across each country to contact their (regional) MEP’s. 

ie. Northern German MEP’s will not normally respond to requests from Southern german citizens; but Southern german MEP’s should !

This is the same for any EU state – please only contact your REGIONAL MEP’s.

Thanks – SAV.

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Australia: Campaign follow up – Freemantle City Votes to END Live Sheep Exports

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

We now have a very positive follow up to our post of 31st May regarding our request  to support the city of Freemantle in their call / meeting for live animal exports to be stopped at the port.

The great news is that the city council has now voted to end live sheep exports !

Many thanks to everyone who joined the call and who sent mails of support to the city council – your voice has been heard !

Our previous post:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2010/05/31/australia-please-support-see-below-the-city-of-fremantle-has-called-for-live-animal-exports-to-be-phased-out-during-the-next-five-years/

News article from Perthnow:

http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/fremantle-council-votes-to-end-live-sheep-exports/story-e6frg2qc-1225871875456

Article reads:

Fremantle council votes to end live sheep exports

  • From: PerthNow
  • May 27, 2010 7:18AM

FREMANTLE has adopted a policy aimed at putting an end to live sheep exports from the port.

A historic decision was made last night by the City of Fremantle to support a phase out of live exports.

More than 80 per cent of the nearly 4 million Australian sheep exported in 2006 were loaded through the port of Fremantle.

Fremantle Council has now joined Greens Member for South East Metropolitan, Lynn MacLaren, and Federal Labour Member for Fremantle, Melissa Parke, in opposing live exports on the grounds of cruelty.

Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt said the time had come for the “cruel and unnecessary live sheep trade to be phased out and replaced with a trade that supports local jobs”.

“This motion is not designed to move the trade south from Fremantle to Kwinana. We want it stopped all together and replaced with the less cruel and better economic outcome of frozen meat,” Mr Pettitt said.

Stop Live Exports campaign manager Jodie Jankevics said: “We welcome Fremantle Council taking this strong stance against live exports. There are many animal welfare concerns with this trade, and despite industry claims, very little improvements to animal welfare have been made.

“Not only are live exports cruel, but they don’t make economic sense either.

“Recent reports released show that a sheep processed domestically is worth 20 per cent more to the Australian economy than one exported live, due to the capacity to value add in Australia.

“Added to that, many West Australians are losing their jobs in the processing sector. Live export are sending animals overseas that would normally be processed here.”

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Romania: Please Sign the Petition for the Braila Street Dogs – Video Included also

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Please sign and share this really important petition calling for mandatory spay of street dogs in Braila, Romania.
 
To see how bad the situation is, there is a video showing puppies fending for themselves in any nook and cranny they can find. These two litters where found within 2 days of each other, the situation in Romania just gets worse and worse!
 
 
Petition link on the Romanian Animal Rescue website –
 
Please forward to all your friends.
Thank you
Maria xx

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Australia: Please Support (see below) – The City of Fremantle has Called for Live Animal Exports to be Phased Out During the Next Five Years.

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Live animal exports are an issue which I feel incredibly strongly about.  It is my No.1 campaign issue which continues in parallel with the work I undertake for SAV.

I have been part of the Uk activist / investigation / monitoring system aginst live animal exports from the Uk for over 20 years now.  The number of calves, sheep, pigs and horses that I have seen on the road and at Uk ports, ready for export, now runs into the millions, literally.

Over the last year, Uk activists have finally achieved what has only ever been a dream – to completely stop the export of ALL live animals from the Uk to mainland Europe; animals which have always gone for slaughter and further fattening.

It is a massive achievement and I am proud to have played a part.  As the EU Correspondent for an anti live export organisation here in the Uk, our submissions to the EU on our investigation work has played a key role in getting us to where we are now.  There are some great investigators and groups in mainland Europe who are continuing to highlight the abuse suffered by animals undergoing long distance transportation:

http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=10058689

http://eyesonanimals.com/

http://www.animals-angels.de/startseite,en_ORG.html

http://www.pmaf.org/

I very much wish every one of them every success in the work they undertake.

Finally, I ask everyone to please give your support to the campaign below.  The City of Freemantle in Australia has called for live animal exports to be phased out in the next five years.

Please watch the video footage of Australian sheep exports to the Middle East and then tell me I am wrong when I say that such animals should never be exported live from Australia.   –    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXV65Jvqjgk

Most importantly, please send the sample letter to the authorities of Freemantle, giving them your support in their call that live animal exports from the city should be stopped.

There are also several petitions given below; please sign them.

When you either see, hear or smell live animal exports, you want to get them stopped.  When you witness all together, you rage and the want becomes and obsession.  The right obsession; to free animals from cruelty and abuse when travelling to their deaths.

Here are a few links to some of the action we have taken in the Uk against the trade over the years.  Action which has now reaped rewards 100%.  There are NO live animal exports from Uk shores.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNWzFacaJyg&feature=related 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAGB5UOHSZs&feature=related 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kNyznjzGjM 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaj0C4yZRa4&feature=related 

Please take action for the millions of Australian animals which still endure the most cruellest of cruelty in a trade / business which is not necessary.

http://www.liveexportshame.com/photos/index.htm 

http://www.liveexportshame.com/background_sheep.htm#to 

http://www.animalsaustralia.org/features/because_this_is_wrong/ 

Thanks

Mark – SAV.

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The City of Fremantle has called for live animal exports to be phased out in the next five years. This issue will go before the full council on May 26 !

Article: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/7245129/freo-mayor-in-bid-to-halt-

Tell the Fremantle Council that you support this decision by sending them a letter.

Contact links and sample letter provided below.
Tell the agriculture department that the Government should NOT support live animal exports: http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/CONTACT.html?s=1681591852

PETITIONS:
(Ongoing)
http://consciousevolution.com/onshu/view_signatures.php
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/15/save-animals-from-live-export-terror
http://www.petitiononline.com/3Ovine/petition-sign.html

YouTube clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXV65Jvqjgk

SAMPLE LETTER (modified version of the letter provided here: http://ataac.org/content/view/13/32/):

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to you regarding the live export of millions of Australian animals for slaughter.

These animals endure long and gruelling road and sea journeys which many do not survive. In the sheep export trade to the Middle East, tens of thousands of sheep die on the way every year.

Despite industry claims to the contrary, the barbaric handling and slaughter of Australian animals on arrival in countries with little or no animal protection legislation is widespread and ongoing.

As a nation with high animal welfare standards, Australian animals deserve better.

I am glad the City of Fremantle has called for live animal exports to be phased out in the next five years and would like to give my full support. It’s time to end this cruel and unnecessary trade and replace it with a trade in chilled and frozen meat from animals humanely transported and slaughtered in Australia.

Yours sincerely,
[Name, Country]

SEND TO:
http://www.freofocus.com/council/resource/EM%20Wards%20and%20Committee%20Details.pdf

E-mail block:
mayor@fremantle.wa.gov.au;

robertf@fremantle.wa.gov.au; dougy@fremantle.wa.gov.au; andrews@fremantle.wa.gov.au; georgiea@fremantle.wa.gov.au; timg@fremantle.wa.gov.au; donnaha@fremantle.wa.gov.au; billm@fremantle.wa.gov.au; samw@fremantle.wa.gov.au; joshw@fremantle.wa.gov.au; johnal@fremantle.wa.gov.au; johnd@fremantle.wa.gov.au; davec@fremantle.wa.gov.au

More pages:
http://www.liveexportshame.com/
http://www.liveexport-indefensible.com/help.php
http://www.animalsaustralia.org/features/because_this_is_wrong/take_action.php
(contains another sample letter to send)

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