England (UK): Another Demo (This Time in London) Against Live Animal Exports.

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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There has always been a massive public outcry against the live export of live farm animals from the UK.  Things are really hotting up again at the moment, with Minister David Heath MP STILL FAILING to take action and change the 1847 law that was introduced very soon after the Battle of Waterloo, and which is STILL being used today as a law to justify the export of live farm animals from the UK.

There have been protests about the animal exports both at Dover (Kent) on the 3/8/2013 – the only UK port which live animals are exported from, and yesterday (10/8/2013) in London.

Saturday 10th August 2013.

Here below are photographs from the London march against live exports organised by Compassion In World Farming (CIWF). – http://www.ciwf.org.uk/

Photographs below with thanks to our great personal friends at:

Stop Live Exports from the Port of Dover.

 Check them out on their excellent Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stop-Live-Exports-From-The-Port-of-Ramsgate/205331499512961

See the tv footage from ITV Meridian television who covered the march in London for their news programme::

http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2013-08-10/live-exports-campaigners-march-in-london/ 

On this video you can see campaigners fighting to stop the export of animals through Kent for slaughter in Europe who marched in London on the 10th, calling for a new law giving ports the power to refuse the trade.

John Ryall (reporter) spoke to Pru Elliott from Compassion i World Farming and veteran campaigner Reg Bell.

View our post on the Dover demonstration on 3/8/2013 at:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2013/08/05/england-uk-dover-live-exports-demo-report-for-august-2013-with-video-link-at-end-watch-the-speakers/

What is the 1847 Act; and how can I take action to become involved ?

Click on:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2013/08/09/uk-live-animal-exports-see-ciwf-undercover-footage-tell-david-heath-mp-to-change-the-uk-law-he-can-do-it-without-affecting-eu-law-but-will-he-continue-to-hide-behind-the-blame-the-eu-cu/

Photos from the London march are as follows:

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– Don’t give us your ‘blame the EU’ typical UK government

politician ‘yukspeak’ !!

Change the outdated 1847 Act – and NOW !!

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Serbia: The August Update From Danica at Shelter ‘Felix’. Please Help If You Can – Enjoy the Videos – Thank You.

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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Watch some videos of all the cats at shelter ‘Felix’ – Enjoy !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqU4D3BMEPc

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_4SIE3_NCQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRVsQJb263Y

 

Here below is the August message from Danica at shelter Felix.

Everything is looking so good now, and the work on the shelter has been endless and expensive.  As Danica says, many of the cats are also sick with a virus and so veterinarian costs are also having to be found.

If you can give anything in the way of a donation it will be very much appreciated.

Here are other links associated with the shelter:

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelterfelix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

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

 

Between Hope and Fear

The time has come and we’re now finally about to face our biggest challenge yet – the roof replacement! Thanks to a couple of generous donations, we have enough money to start the most important phase of the shelter repairs, although it’s still uncertain how we’ll finish it. Everything else aside, if we manage to replace the roof of the auxiliary rooms before the cold weather sets in, it would be the jewel of our efforts and your success as well!

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Since the beginning of year, we’ve fixed three of the cats’ rooms, thanks to a grant for shelter repairs we received last winter. The weather wasn’t really on our side during the spring, so the indoor work was all that could be done. Considering that shelter repairs have been ongoing for more than a year now and that we’ve faced a myriad of unexpected problems so far, the possibility of reaching the final goal sounds both thrilling and scary. If we fail, everything will seem pointless. But if we succeed?

The biggest problem is that there are 117 kitties here that need to be taken care of while repairing the roof. Running a cat shelter has never been an easy task, but frankly, it’s now becoming harder than ever. Many cats are sick with viruses and needing daily treatment; all of the shelter tenants have to be vaccinated against rabies as soon as they’re able to withstand the vaccination; providing all of the cats with adequate food according to their age and health, plus necessary vet care costs a fortune!  We’re regularly not facing just one problem but several of them simultaneously, including major shelter repairs on top of everything else. Nothing of this would’ve been possible without your help and the plain and simple truth is that no one can do everything, but everyone can do something…

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While raising funds for the roof replacement, we couldn’t just sit idle, as there were plenty of minor issues that needed to be addressed. Fixing the hydrophore tank, placing new water pipes through the backyard and building new faucets are finally finished and an adequate water supply outside is ensured. Judging by the cats’ behaviour, a new water faucet in the backyard was indispensable and one might wonder how did they ever live without it. Most of the kitties spend their time sitting on it, guarding it, climbing on it, drinking from it, it seems they consider it to be the best toy ever.

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The roof replacement will be costly, but before we even begin, a new concrete path between the front entrance into the backyard and garage has to be made and new columns need to be put in place in order to support the roof. The old path quickly turns into a muddy mess when it rains, so the cats that come out of the cat rooms step directly into the mud. Most importantly, the existing supporting structure is simply not able to bear the weight of the new roof as it’s as old as the hills and wasn’t even constructed properly in the first place. The roof overhang also needs to be extended in order to increase the base of support for the new roof and to protect the new path (and thus the entrances to the cats’ rooms) below from the rain run-off. The larger the area the base of support covers, the more stable our new roof will be. Only then we can start replacing the roof that was made 50 years ago and has not been touched since. 

I know that there are far too many animal shelters and sanctuaries in need of help and zillions of homeless animals everywhere but would you please consider donating towards the roof repairs at Felix shelter? Once that our biggest problem is solved and the new roof is in place, we can rest easier and all of our efforts and sacrifices will finally make sense. The greatest gift is a secure future, a safe and happy life and it’s in your hands!

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All of you know that Cat Shelter Felix is not just a shelter, it’s also the only cat sanctuary in Serbia, a unique cat haven with plenty of open spaces where all of the rescued cats are provided with a lifetime of care in a cage-free environment. As none of the cats are, nor will be, put up for adoption, this is the only home they will ever have.

Please, help the Felix kitties face the coming winter without worrying that the roof will collapse in on them! It all comes down to love and it all depends on you!

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Here are links to just some of our previous SAV Posts with shelter Felix:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/serbia-020712-more-news-and-photos-from-danica-at-felix-shelter-can-you-help-with-a-donation-towards-roof-repairs-thank-you/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/serbia-latest-from-felix-cat-shelter-sanctuary-photos-info-and-appeal-to-help-with-new-building-updates-due-to-terrible-winter-can-you-help-please/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/serbia-post-winter-repairs-at-felix-shelter-are-costing-can-you-help-costs-with-a-donation-paypal-link-provided/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/serbia-the-felix-kitties-have-got-a-website-please-visit-and-take-a-look/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/serbia-big-freeze-across-europe-latest-pictures-from-cat-shelter-felix-can-you-help-with-a-donation/

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/2011/11/22/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/

Please give a donation if you are able – anything will help, no matter what the size.

Thank You – SAV.

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England (UK): Dover Live Exports Demo Report for August 2013 – With Video Link at End – Watch the Speakers.

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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From KAALE in Kent, England – http://www.kaale.org.uk  

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Live Exports Monthly Demonstration – August Report

On Saturday 3rd August, about 200+ people attended a rally against live animal exports outside of Dover Eastern Dock.

The atmosphere was electric and we had great pleasure in being there amongst all you like minded compassionate people working for a ban on exports.

The second in command (deputy CEO) from the RSPCA, along with the chief inspector for the South East (of England) and various other RSPCA workers all attended.

It was great to see support from county Green party supporters, including Mr Ian Driver who has been so prominent in the Ramsgate harbour campaign, which has now forced the trade to return back to Dover.

The rally was completely peaceful (as was the aim) campaigners and received lots of support from the passing public on this Saturday, which was also the busiest day of the year for people going on holiday through Dover harbour to Europe.

Our aim of the demonstration was to raise awareness amongst the general public using the harbour that live animals are still being exported from Dover – as there are millions of people out there that don’t even know it (live export) is still going on; the way the coalition government would like it to remain; with people being hidden from the truth.

After the deputy chief executive of the RSPCA had spoken and re-committed the charity to the campaign, Claire Hawkins, the Labour candidate for the Dover area at the next general Election, gave a rousing speech on why the trade should be stopped, followed by Ian and Reg (both of KAALE) who also seemed well on form.

Various councillors from Dover District Council were also in attendance and the council are holding an investigation into the trade in September with a view to calling for a ban from them. KAALE hope to give evidence against the trade at this, and as you know, we have a lot of that.

The RSPCA and Compassion In World Farming (CIWF) are also to be asked to put forward their findings, and we feel confident that a motion to get behind the campaign which is being put forward by the Labour wing of the council will go through.

Major Live Export Demo – LONDON – Sat 10th August – Covent Garden Start

CIWF are holding a march in London on Saturday 10th August 2013 to carry the message into the capital. It starts at Covent Garden at 1130am and the aim is to walk to Trafalgar Square. 

Go to the CIWF web site at http://www.ciwf.org.uk/  to find out more.  Here you can also send a message to David heath MP asking that he stops hiding behind EU law and changes the UK law associated with the 1847 Act.

Yes, current EU law prevents the UK government from banning live exports altogether. BUT if local authorities were given more power over the trade they allow through their ports (as with an update to the UK 1847 Act), then this could still end live exports – and it would be perfectly legal under EU law.

Live exports: Tell David Heath to stop hiding behind EU law

A UK law that is over 160 years old, the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847, means that public ports across Britain have no say in whether they wish to accept the trade in live animal exports.

We know that many Port Authorities would rather not allow shipments of live animals. But as long as this outdated legislation remains on the books, their hands are tied.

The UK Farming Minister, David Heath MP (a Liberal Democrat MP and part of the Lib Dem / Conservative coalition government), needs to stand up and take a lead on this issue by amending the 1847 Act which forms part of UK Law.

He has the power to make a significant change for farm animal welfare.

But David Heath and his colleagues at Defra, the Government Department that oversees live exports, don’t seem to understand what we are calling for.

They believe that amending the 1847 Act would be a ban on live exports – and illegal under EU law.  As always, the Conservatives want to blame the EU for everything whilst continually failing to take action under UK law which they are able to do.

Watch The Dover speakers from Saturday 3rd August, along with lots of other Ramsgate and Dover live animal export footage, by clicking on the following link:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1iaivy1Cac&list=UUoN5JE3yeIOFIKTqJQRf4Xw

SAV Founder Mark is also the EU Correspondent and Web person for KAALE – live animal exports being his other ‘Hate’ ! – see more under ‘About Us’.

The following 5 photos are with thanks to Graham – and thereafter by Valerie Cameron (KAALE):

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The 8 Hours Maximum Journey Time Campaign

Visit the EU wide 8 hours site at  http://www.8hours.eu/  for news on the EU wide maximum 8  hour transport campaign.

 Other SAV live export links associated with the 8 hours campaign for a maximum journey time of 8 hours:

For English supporters action only:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2013/06/17/for-english-supporters-only-do-your-meps-support-the-campaign-for-8-hours-maximum-journey-time-across-europe/

 

For UK and all EU citizens:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2013/07/10/europe-all-eu-citizens-your-meps-in-europe-do-they-support-the-8-hour-limit/

 

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ACTIONS:

 

You can E MAIL the Dover Harbour Board (DHB), UK Minister David Heath (the government person responsible for allowing the trade in animals out of Dover) and also the main Dover using regular ferry companies (who do NOT carry live export animals on their ships) to ask them not to remain involved with the trade, or to (in the case of the ferry companies), put more pressure on the Harbour Board and Minister Heath.

E mails to:

For Dover Harbour Board (DHB) the e mail address is

pr@doverport.co.uk

For David Heath – UK government Minister for agriculture, there are two e mail addresses

mailto:david@davidheath.co.uk

and

defra.helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk  – for this one please put in the subject box

‘for the attention of the Rt. Hon David Heath MP’

This is the sample letter that can be sent to the DHB and Mr Heath MP / Minister:

SAMPLE LETTER

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

My family and I would like to protest about the sailings from Dover port of the Live Export ship ‘Joline’, and the refusal of the port (DHB) to allow the RSPCA to monitor the animals before they are loaded onto the ship ‘Joline’ for export to Europe. We understand that government reps ‘Animal Health’ (AHVLA) are present at each sailing, but we do not trust them to do an decent job.  This was proven at Ramsgate port in the recent past.

We believe this is an unnecessary and cruel trade that brings shame on Dover port and the town of Dover. That the trade is legal we do not dispute, but believe that the exporters should be discouraged from shipping these animals live and concentration instead should be given to a carcass only trade.  Exports ‘on the hook’ rather than ‘on the hoof’.

From recent incidents at Ramsgate port it is obvious live animals cannot be transported on long journeys without fear, stress and even pain being caused to them; and even though they are going to slaughter.  We, as allegedly humane and compassionate beings should be looking for ways to minimise these conditions and the suffering imposed on defenceless animals which are sent live for export.

We believe that a carcass only trade would not only save animals but would also create more British jobs in a time when we are fighting for our economic stability.

The ‘processing’ of animals could be undertaken here in the UK rather than exported with the animals into Europe.

Mr Cameron the Prime Minister (Conservative); promised an open government that will listen to the opinions of the general public, and we know many people feel as we do.

Dover Harbour Board prides itself with a prestigious port that is the gateway to the UK. How does this trade in the export of live animals, which no other port in the UK wants, help maintain this image?

Your comments would be appreciated!

Yours Faithfully

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This is the sample letter that can be sent to the main Dover using ferry companies, asking them to put pressure on the DHB: 

IMPORTANT – Note that these ferry companies have ALREADY STOPPED carrying live animals on their ships to Europe for slaughter; they are simply very major users of the port and its facilities.

 

E mails to:

For P&O ferries

customer.services@poferries.com

For DFDS ferries there are two

mailto:dover.pax@dfds.com  and

customerservices.dover@dfds.com

For MYFERRY

clientservices@myferrylink.com

 

SAMPLE LETTER

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

As you are probably very aware Dover Harbour Board (DHB) are now accommodating the Live Export ship ‘Joline’ for transporting live animals for slaughter to the mainland continent of Europe.

This is a very contentious trade which most of the British public find repugnant.

My family and I understand that you, as one of the principal regular users / customers of the port of Dover, do not ship these animals on your vessels and we thank you for this.

However, we are asking you, as one of the main users of the (Dover) port to use your voice and influence in asking the Harbour Board to do everything in its power to discourage the live animal exporters from using Dover.

That this live animal trade brings disrepute to Dover port is without question, but we believe this will also impact on your company services as people will instead choose the Channel tunnel to avoid the possibility of seeing these unfortunate creatures being transported in this manner from Dover on the ‘Joline’.

After recent incidents at Ramsgate harbour that proved without doubt that live transportation causes animal fear, stress and sometimes pain, the exporters have turned their gaze once again back to Dover in a bid to avoid the scrutiny of the general public and the RSPCA who found very many infringements in this so called ‘legal trade’ operating from Ramsgate.

We beg you to help with your undoubted influence in the port of Dover and complain to the port authorities (DHB) about your businesses being brought into a bad light because of this little live animal transporting ‘barge’ that should be without doubt judged unsuitable to cross the busiest shipping lane in the world; the English Channel.

We believe that a carcass only trade would not only save animals but would also create more British jobs in a time when we are fighting for our economic stability.

The ‘processing’ of animals could be undertaken here in the UK rather than exported with the animals into Europe.

Export animals ‘on the hook’, not ‘on the hoof’ !

 

Thank you;

Yours Faithfully,

 

 

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Ukraine / France: Hopefully Some Positive Action From Royal Canin Who Pledge Money To Save Up To 20 Ukraine Bears.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

SAV Comment:  Public Pressure to expose works !!

***IMPORTANT UPDATE – 28/07/2013***

Express Link:  http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/417896/SHOCKING-VIDEO-Dog-v-bear-fights-linked-to-Pedigree-Chum-owner

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A COMPANY linked to Britain’s most popular pet foods sponsored a barbaric fight between fierce dogs and a tethered bear in the Ukraine.

By: James Murray

Published: Sun, July 28, 2013

French-based pet food makers Royal Canin, which sponsors hundreds of dog shows in Britain each year, even gave two cups to the owners of dogs involved in horrific fights with the terrified bear.

The scandal has caused an international storm and infuriated Royal Canin’s  French bosses who had no idea workers in Ukraine were supporting bear baiting.

Now, after strong protests from the Austrian-based Four Paws bear charity and pressure from the Sunday Express, Royal Canin will this week pledge to give £250,000 to find and save up to 20 bears.

Royal Canin is owned by Slough-based Mars, which makes Kitekat and Whiskas cat foods and Pedigree dog food (formerly known as Pedigree Chum). Mars prides itself on animal welfare and executives are said to be shocked by Royal Canin’s involvement in the Ukrainian savagery.

These sickening pictures, supplied by Four Paws, show a clearly frightened bear tied to a tree by a 30ft rope while hunting dogs taunt and bite it.

Sick gamblers place bets on the bloody outcomes of these appalling encounters. Bears seldom die but many suffer horrific injuries to their necks, bleeding profusely from deep wounds as fights progress.

Our Animal Welfare Policy states that we do not undertake, support or sponsor research that harms animals.

Herve Marc, global corporate affairs director for Royal Canin

Hunting dogs are deliberately trained to attack their necks to try to bring them down, often hanging on for several minutes when they sink their teeth into the bears. As one dog clenches the animal’s neck, another bites its legs.

On Tuesday, Four Paws chiefs will show Royal Canin executives in Ukraine the full horror of the fights.

Initially, the company said the support was “inadvertent” but after the Sunday Express showed executives pictures of Royal Canin cups presented for bear fights they changed their tune.

Herve Marc, global corporate affairs director for Royal Canin, originally wrote to the charity saying: “It appears that these photos were taken during a dog show in Dubovy Gay in the Ukraine, on April 27-28, 2013.

“Our colleagues in the Ukraine confirmed that we sponsored brand placements with one banner, two cups and a free product for a dog show and nothing else. There was no mention of the demonstration using the bear.

“As a result of our investigation, we have decided to immediately pull out of future sponsorship of this event and undertake some additional actions, such as reminding our sales and marketing teams around the globe of the relevant policies in place.

“Our Animal Welfare Policy states that we do not undertake, support or sponsor research that harms animals.”

By Friday afternoon, the company issued a very different statement saying: “Royal Canin unreservedly apologises for sponsoring the event where the bear baiting took place. As a company with knowledge and respect for animals at our heart, we condemn any activities that harm or endanger animals.

“Royal Canin has been absolutely horrified to see these images linked with our brand. The sponsorship of this event is not consistent with Royal Canin’s animal welfare policy, our philosophy of Pet First or our vision.

“This has been a humbling experience for Royal Canin. We again thank Four Paws International for bringing this practice to our attention and in doing so reminding us that diligence in ensuring our policy is followed is paramount.

“We look forward to working with all our partners to prevent animal cruelty through policy change and improved animal welfare practices. Specifically, Royal Canin will work to improve the welfare of the Ukrainian bears and dogs involved in bear-baiting.”

The Four Paws picture shows the name of the company on a bear baiting cup with an inscription for the “field champion” in the contest between two dogs and one bear. Another cup is for the winner of a contest between one dog and one bear.

Four Paws spokesman Dr Amir Khalil said: “The branded trophies for the contest made clear reference to bear baiting, carrying the following inscription ‘second championship between hunting dogs for bears and wild boar’. During our research material was passed to us which proves that a similar contest in February 2012 was sponsored by Royal Canin.”

The bear in the pictures on this page  survived and is being tracked by the charity which wants it to be taken to a bear refuge. Four Paws wants to see a bear refuge built to house the estimated  15 to 20 baiting bears in Ukraine.

A spokesman added: “Royal Canin has officially contacted Four Paws and a meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday.  In this meeting Four Paws will emphasise the need for a swift and lasting solution for the bears in Ukraine.”

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MARS Inc. / ROYAL CANIN IS SUPPORTING BEAR BAITING IN THE UKRAINE – Through Them, Do You ?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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This *multi-billion dollar corporation, now owned by Mars

(Mars, Inc. is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products with US$30 billion in annual sales in 2010, and is ranked as the 3rd largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes. Headquartered in McLean, unincorporatedFairfax County, Virginia, US, the company is entirely owned by the secretive Mars family.

Mars operates in six business segments in the US: Chocolate (Hackettstown, New Jersey), Petcare (Franklin, Tennessee), Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company (Chicago, Illinois), Food (Los Angeles, California), Drinks (West Chester, Pennsylvania), and Symbioscience (Germantown, Maryland)

and needs to know that people who care about what food their dogs/cats eat, also care about senseless suffering inflicted on other animal species.

They are also in bed with “breeders”(see below)…talk about a bad news company!

 

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Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 10:34 AM

ROYAL CANIN IS SUPPORTING BEAR BAITING IN THE UKRAINE…are YOU supporting Royal Canin?

video & actual news link..

ROYAL CANIN (supposedly catering for animals) IS SUPPORTING THIS MOST BARBARIC ACT AGAINST BEARS. PLS PROTEST, BOYCOTT THEM & SPREAD THE WORD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN6a8PR-jZg

http://dora-vp.m3plus.net/bulgaria/bg/news-press/news/page-7654/

Subject: ROYAL CANIN IS SUPPORTING IS SUPPORTING BEAR BAITING IN UKRAINE

ROYAL CANIN IS SUPPORTING THIS HORROR WITHOUT EVEN A DISGUISE. 

PLEASE EVERYONE, CONTACT R.C. MONSTERS DISGUISED AS ANIMAL LOVERS!  THIS IS UNBELIEVABLY DISGUSTING!!!!

**PETITION – Please Sign** – 

https://www.change.org/petitions/stop-bear-baiting-in-ukraine

You’ve probably heard of the pet food brand Royal Canin, but what you definitely won’t have heard of is that in recent months, Royal Canin has sponsored dog shows in Ukraine which have featured the barbaric practice of bear baiting.

We find it hypocritical that a pet food producer who claims to put “dogs and cats first” enables this cruel activity, where hunting dogs in training are let loose on a chained up bear, who is left almost defenceless to the onslaught.

Based on our information, around 15 to 20 bears are exposed to bear baiting in Ukraine. We have brought this information to the attention of the Ukrainian authorities and hope to be able to act quickly.

We have also asked Royal Canin for a meeting to constructively discuss this situation and provide sanctuary for these abused bears, but they chose to ignore our solution.

This is outrageous and unacceptable. We need you to call on Royal Canin to take responsibility!

Please send your protest mail now. Thank you.

Brief Company History: It was founded in 1967 in a village of Gard, France, by the French veterinary surgeon, Jean Cathary. Its headquarters are now located in Aimargues, France.

In March 1972, Royal Canin was acquired by Guyomarc’h.

In 1990, French bank, Paribas, bought out the Guyomarc’h Group.

In July 2001, Paribas sold Royal Canin to Mars for more than 1.5 billion euros. Approximately 93% of the purchase price consisted of goodwill paid. Mars paid 22.3 times its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation).[2][3] In March 2004, Royal Canin acquired the veterinary grade manufacturers/service providers, in the U.S. and Canada, the IVD, Medi-Cal and Techni-Cal brands from Del Monte Foods for $82.5 million.[4]

Veterinary Expertise and Breeder Relationships: In each country veterinary delegate teams, which sometimes number over 70 people, are specifically dedicated to professionals. In Europe, Royal Canin sponsors or is active in 3,500 dog shows and 400 cat shows each year. In France, for instance, 35 cynotechnicians work with 4,000 dog breeders and 400 clubs. A “Feline Club” is open to more than 2,000 breeders.

Veterinary and Peer-Reviewed Journal Research

The company is most known for researching the clinical formulation, testing, manufacturing and marketing of a range of breed-specific and symptom-specific diets for dogs and cats. In addition to food production, Royal Canin also issues numerous books with the support of world-class academics from veterinary departments: comprehensive encyclopedias on pets (4 million copies and published in 15 languages), guidebooks on canine and feline breeding, nutrient guides, academic and professional publications for veterinarians and breeders, and deluxe technical brochures on each breed targeted by a specific diet. Publications also include FOCUS, a scientific quarterly that appears in 11 languages and reaches over 70,000 veterinarians around the world, and 1,450 Waltham-Royal Canin veterinary publications (compared with almost 400 publications from the company’s closest competitor).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN6a8PR-jZg

http://dora-vp.m3plus.net/bulgaria/bg/news-press/news/page-7654/

Factories

In 2008, Royal Canin had a revenue of over 1.5 billion euros – 80% outside of France – with approximately 4,500 employees worldwide.

Royal Canin has twelve production operations:

Aimargues, southern France

Cambrai, northern France

Johannesburg, South Africa

Rolla, Missouri, USA

Descalvado, Brasil

González Catán near Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dmitrov near Moscow, Russia

Castle Cary near Bristol, UK

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Niepolomice, Poland

North Sioux City, South Dakota, USA

Shanghai, China

From May 1, 2007, many Mars products made in the UK became unsuitable for vegetarians. The company announced that it would be using whey made with animal rennet (material from a calf’s stomach lining, and a byproduct of veal), instead of using rennet made by microorganisms, in products including Mars, Twix, Snickers, Maltesers, Bounty, Minstrels and Milky Way.[37] The response from many thousands of consumers, particularly the Vegetarian Society‘s request for UK vegetarians to register their protests with Mars, generated a lot of press, and caused the company to abandon these plans shortly thereafter.[38] It has reportedly decided to switch to all-vegetarian sources in the near future in the UK.[39][40] On 18-Sep-2012, the 15-Jan-2010 press release could not be found in the “Press Releases” section of the Mars website; in Canada, the URL [1] redirected to the webpage, [2]. In January 2008, the Metro newspaper reported that Mars had allegedly begun to incorporate animal-derived rennet.[41]

Mars has come under criticism by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for funding animal tests which the group alleges are inhumane.[42] One study was conducted in collaboration with the Salk Institute regarding angiogenesis and spatial memory in which mice were given an ad libitum diet that included epicatechin, plant-derived flavonoid. One of the experiments involved groups of control and experimental animals, the latter of which were housed in a cage that included a running wheel for optional exercise for two hours a day, the former did not have access to a running wheel. Another experiment was the classical spacial memory assay, the Morris water maze. The study showed that the inclusion of epicatechin in the diet improved memory and angiogenesis, and more so if coupled with exercise.[43][44]

Mars has been criticized for buying cocoa beans from West African farmers who reportedly use unpaid or poorly paid child laborers. In 2009, Mars announced that, as of 2010, the company would only purchase cocoa from suppliers who meet environmental, labour and production standards. TransFair USA, an organization which certifies products as Fair Trade, applauded the move and expressed hope that it would include a provision for fair wages for laborers and farmers.[45] In 2010, Mars Inc. received the U.S. Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence.[46] In April 2010, Mars launched the MyCocoaPaper initiative, which claims to provide economic opportunities to women and families in Indonesia by making paper products out of cocoa bark and recycled office paper.[47]

In 2011, Mars and Fairtrade International announced an agreement to introduce the first Fairtrade labeled Mars product and to work together to enable farmers to have sustainable livelihoods and substantially increased productivity. The first Mars product to carry the Fairtrade mark will be Maltesers, to appear in stores in 2012 in the UK and Ireland.[48]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN6a8PR-jZg

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UK: Remembering Jill – Warrior of The Rainbow – Dover Is Still Exporting – But We Will Win !

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

England

No  Special Reason Today – Just Remembering a True Heroine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra1DgyTt1T

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFeKx_M-EJ0

https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2012/02/08/england-uk-pictures-from-the-jill-phipps-memorail-day-ramsgate-4th-february-2012/

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

 

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England: July ‘Elephant Family’ Latest News – Excellent Video To Watch – Then Take Action – All Links Provided In this Post.

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

England

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Here is the latest news from the Elephant Family who are based in London, UK.

 

Please watch the excellent video and then send your message to the Indonesian government by clicking on the link given below under ‘Update on Sumatra’.

 

Sign up to get your free e news by clicking on this link –

http://www.elephantfamily.org/how-you-can-help/E-news

 

Website = http://www.elephantfamily.org/

 

Raja’s Fund – in memory of the baby elephant chained to a tree – http://www.elephantfamily.org/what-we-do/campaigns/raja/

 

The following is repeated directly from the Elephant family:

 

Update on Sumatra

 Last month Elephant Family and the Ecologist Film Unit set out to document the extreme threats to the critically endangered Sumatran elephant.

The short and powerful documentary can be viewed here.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry is close to accepting a proposal that would open Aceh’s pristine forest for mining, logging, and palm oil production. Over 1,700 of you have signed a letter to urge them to drop this proposal that would destroy over a million acres of vitally important elephant habitat. Thank you!

If you have not already signed and shared the letter at this link, please do so now, it only takes 30 seconds.

Please TAKE ACTION NOW – tell the Indonesian government to STOP THIS PLAN.

Read more about the Sumatra appeal in this week’s Conservation News.


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