China: HOPE FOR HORSE MADE TO CARRY LION

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

HOPE FOR HORSE MADE TO CARRY LION

Target:

Chinese Wildlife Conservation Association

Sponsored by: 

Christina Easton

China has done it again. A country notorious for its animal cruelty now presents lions and tigers on horseback.

At a zoo in South East China, a horse is forced to carry a lion around an enclosure. The horse is kept in motion by a trainer with a whip; this horse has no choice but to perform. In order for the horse to perform these brutal acts it had to be subjected to torturous training, stripping it of all its natural instincts. Furthermore, the horse endures continual pain as the lion claws the horse’s body to maintain its balance.

As the first stunt does not completely satisfy the crowds’ lust for cruelty, a tiger now climbs onto the same horse’s back to be carried around the enclosure, all this at the trainers command. The applauding spectators take pleasure in these terrifying and humiliating stunts and show no regard for these animals’ welfare.

Not only is this horse subjected to this terrifying and unnatural performance, but the conditions in which it and other animals live are poor and inhumane, living in small cages in solitary confinement.

We fear that when this horse is no longer able to perform, she will be retired to a hungry pride of lions in yet another dreadful form of “entertainment” called live feeding. A cruel end to a beautiful and submissive animal.

Please do not allow this horse or any others to become another of China’s victims and sign this petition. By doing so you will be giving the voiceless a voice.

China has done it again. A country notorious for its animal cruelty now presents lions and tigers on horseback.

At a zoo in South East China, a horse is forced to carry a lion around an enclosure. The horse is kept in motion by a trainer with a whip; this horse has no choice but to perform. In order for the horse to perform these brutal acts it had to be subjected to torturous training, stripping it of all its natural instincts. Furthermore, the horse endures continual pain as the lion claws the horse’s body to maintain its balance.

As the first stunt does not completely satisfy the crowds’ lust for cruelty, a tiger now climbs onto the same horse’s back to be carried around the enclosure, all this at the trainers command. The applauding spectators take pleasure in these terrifying and humiliating stunts and show no regard for these animals’ welfare.

Not only is this horse subjected to this terrifying and unnatural performance, but the conditions in which it and other animals live are poor and inhumane, living in small cages in solitary confinement.

We fear that when this horse is no longer able to perform, she will be retired to a hungry pride of lions in yet another dreadful form of “entertainment” called live feeding. A cruel end to a beautiful and submissive animal.

Please do not allow this horse or any others to become another of China’s victims and sign this petition. By doing so you will be giving the voiceless a voice.

 

Please sign the petition at:

 

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/hope-for-horse-made-to-carry-lion

 

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A Rescue Dog’s Christmas Poem

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

With thanks to Rishi for providing:

A Rescue Dog’s Christmas Poem

Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full – we are lost, but not found,Inn –
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?

Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care,

They’ll come to adopt us and give us the call,
“Come here, Max and Sparkie – come fetch your new ball!!

But now we sit here and think of the days..
we were treated so fondly – we had cute, baby ways,

Once we were little, then we grew and we grew
now we’re no longer young and we’re no longer new.

So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
they reacted so quickly – why were they so rash?

We “jump on the children:, “don’t come when they call”,
we “bark when they leave us”, climb over the wall.
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.

If only they’d trained us, if only we knew…
we’d have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.

We were left in the backyard, or worse -let to roam-
now we’re tired and lonely and out of a home.

They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye…
“Maybe someone else will give you a try.”

So now here we are, all confused and alone….
in a shelter with others who long for a home.

The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can’t stay to chat,

They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer…
we know that they wonder how long we’ll be here.

We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads..
of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.

Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears –
our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.
If you can’t adopt us and there’s no room at the

We count on your kindness each day of the year –
can you give more than hope to everyone here?

Please make a donation to pay for the heat…
and help get us something special to eat.

The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.

Author Unknown

 

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PLEASE TRY AND GIVE SOMETHING THIS
CHRISTMAS FOR THE SHELTER ANIMALS – Thank You

The Night Before Christmas

 

 T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there;

 

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

With no thought of their Dog filling their heads.

Their Ma in her ‘kerchief, and kids in their quilt,

Knew the Dog was cold, but their concern was nil

 

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,

Kids sprang from their bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window they flew like a flash,

Figuring the dog was free and into the trash.

 

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow

Gave the luster of midday to the objects below,

When, what to their wondering eyes should appear,

But Santa Claus – with his eyes full of tears.

 

He unchained the dog, once so lively and quick,

Last years Christmas present, now thin and sick.

More rapid than eagles, he called the dog’s name.

And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain;

 

Now, DASHER! Now, DANCER! Now, PRANCER and VIXEN!

On, COMET! On CUPID! On, DONNER and BLITZEN!

To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!

Let’s find this dog a home where he’ll be loved by all”

 

Kids knew in an instant there’d be no gifts this year,

For Santa Claus had made one thing quite clear,

The gift of a dog is not just for the season,

They had gotten the pup for all the wrong reasons.

 

In the haste of giving their kids a Christmas gift

There was one important thing that parents missed.

A dog should be family, and cared for the same

You don’t give a gift, and then put it on a chain.

 

Back onto his sledge Santa held the dog uptight

And the Doggy exclaimed, as it rode out of sight . . .

“Pets are for life, not just for Christmas.

Each of us waits for the joy of a home,

Take one of us in and you’ll never go kissless,

So long as you treat us as one of your own.”

  

 

Merry  Xmas !!! 

 

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Serbia: Latest News From Jelena – 25/12/08

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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This little cat is called Nici, and she spent at least one week in a basement in a building because the people who held the key didnt want to open it…

 

As a result, Nici is now being treated for pneumonia.

 

She is a good cat, and although a stray, so nice and well behaved.

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Can anyone provide a home for her ?

She is around 5 years old…

 

 

 

Here are the two puppies (Ugljesa and Ognjen) which Jelena managed to get from the dog catchers (Shinters) last week, with Bronya the cat.

 

If Jelena had not rescued them, then they would have been taken away, thrown into the pound and eventually killed.

 

Can you provide financial help or a new home for the puppies ?

 

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For Jelena’s shelter information, please access the following SAV links:

 

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/12/14/serbia-shelter-pictures-and-news-from-jelena-and-slavica/

 

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/11/20/serbia-good-news-from-jelenas-shelter-and-help-needed-donations-for-an-injured-kitten/

 

 https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/please-give-support-to-jelenas-shelter-now-thank-you/

 

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/a-happy-tail-mini-now-adopted-and-living-in-austria/

 

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/10/05/serbia-jelanas-shelter-can-you-help-find-homes-for-these-little-dogs/

 

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/very-urgent-appeal-from-jelenas-shelter-serbia/

 

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/a-message-from-jelena-about-her-shelter-and-overseas-re-homing-of-serbian-dogs/

 

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/06/19/koko-arrives-in-canada-pictures-with-her-foster-mum-janet-at-toronto-airport/

 

 

and then please GIVE A CHRISTMAS DONATION  !!

 

Information about donating can be found at the bottom of the following link:

 

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/please-give-support-to-jelenas-shelter-now-thank-you/

Thank You 

Please circulate to all contacts. 

 

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Happy Howl-O-Days ! Happy Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

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A card from our friends at

WOLF Sanctuary.

Web Site:  http://wolfsanctuary.net/

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Serbia: EPAR Shelter Saves Klementina the Pigs Bacon

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

The pig which you can see in the photographs is named ‘Klementina’.

 

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Klementina

 

Originally, Klementina’s owner brought her along to the EPAR shelter because she had a bad back leg and she was of no use to him.  He told the shelter staff that Klementina could be killed, her body cut up and fed to the dogs in the shelter !

 

So Klementina was taken in by the shelter, but with a completely different view on what would be done to her.  There was no way that Klementina was going to end up as dog food !

 

As EPAR is a No Kill shelter and takes care of every animal which comes through its gates, there was no way that the new arrival Klementina was going to end up dead and cut up as chunks of dog food.

 

So immediately a nice warm area was found for Klementina to live in, and she was given loads of food which she loved.  Because of her bad leg, it was decided to immediately try and get Klementina veterinary help to diagnose the problem and hopefully make it better. 

 

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In Her Warm, Dry Shelter

 

Eventually, this last summer, a vet with the right equipment needed was found and Klementina was taken along for some x-rays of her leg.  You can see photograph of her being x-rayed by the veterinarian.

 

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Klementina Arrives At the Vets

 

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X-Rays are Taken

 

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And She is Given a Full Check

 

The result of the x-rays showed that Kelmentina has some trouble with her pelvis articulation, but the very good news is that there is NOT a fracture as was originally suspected.  Because of this, Klementina does not need to have an operation at the moment. 

 

Her progress will be monitored carefully over the next few months and then if there are no real improvements in the use or movement of her leg, surgery may then need to be undertaken with regard an artificial articulation joint into her pelvis.

 

But now, Kelementina is a very happy pig – you can see her smiling in the photograph.  In the Spring of next year, a new home will be made for Klementina so that she can really live like a very happy pig.

 

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A Happy, Smiling Pig Enjoying Her Lunch

 

EPAR has really saved Klementina’s bacon, and everyone is very happy that she is currently doing so well.  We really hope that in the next few months, the leg articulation will greatly improve.  If it does not, now it is known what can be done to help Klementina’s trouble.

 

The best thing is that Klementina is still alive and has not become dog food; she is in fact a great friend of many of the dogs.

 

Get Well Soon Klementina ! 

 

Please View New EPAR Shelter videos at:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/12/19/serbia-new-epar-shelter-videos-for-you-to-view/

See new pictures and news from EPAR Shelter, INCLUDING DONATION INFORMATION TO HELP KLEMENTINA at:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/serbia-new-pictures-and-news-from-epar-shelter-subotica/

 

 

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SAVE SMILEY an INNOCENT DOG in Washington

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

SAVE SMILEY an INNOCENT DOG in

Whidbey Island Washington

Target:
Shari Bibich of WAIF
Sponsored by: 
An innocent dog is being held captive in A Whidbey Island shelter, facing a potential death sentance. His crime? He is a Pit bull mix. Help us Help Smiley before it is too late.

Let Shari Bibich, Shelter Operations Director of WAIF know what you think of the shelter’s decision NOT to adopt this dog out based on his breed. He has harmed NO ONE.

Please Sign, as many sigs needed as possible urgently.
And pass on !
Thanks

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Urgent Petition – Please Sign for Max NOW !

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/482615453

Please Rescue MAX!

Target:
Pit Bull Rescues
Sponsored by: 
Please sign this petition to help get Max NOTICED! He needs a rescue that has experience rehabilitating dogs who have not been properly socialized.
He has had a rough life & now has SEVERE food aggression with other dogs. When Max is alone with you, he’s a cuddly wiggle butt.
He needs a LOT of work, But look into his eyes…..You can see he’s worth it!

Thank You

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/482615453

 

Spread the word !

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