Thursday, December 31, 2015

Petitions and More, December 31


http://www.cyberacteurs.org/cyberactions/proteger-loups-proteger-patrimoine-1090.html France. Protect the wolves,  protect the natural heritage of all French! Scroll down to sign please, use translate
http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=19386 Stop the Seal Slaughter! Urge Canada to End Shameful Killing!
http://www.sosvox.org/es/index.html Peticiones. Choose your language. Firma, ingresa/login first
 
https://www.change.org/p/maneka-gandhi-ask-government-to-make-bigger-difference-for-animals-wandering-and-dying-on-roads India. We ask the government to make a bigger difference for animals wandering and dying on roads;  kindly make homes for adoption and with medical facilities for animals too
https://www.change.org/p/h%C3%BCseynqulu-ba%C4%9F%C4%B1rov-qeyri-qanuni-bal%C4%B1q-ovuna-qar%C5%9F%C4%B1-t%C9%99dbir Azerbaijan. Minister. To take measures against illegal fishing (using electricity, chemicals and explosives which will cause an environmental disaster, leading to their extinction)!
 
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/740/639/995/ Stop Use of Animals in Combat Trauma Training
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/696/097/191/ Demand reform at CACC, Chicago Illinois. Stop the inhumane treatment, torture and murder of animals who cannot protect themselves
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/776/045/547/ Urge Ghana to Ban the Trade of the African Grey Parrot to Help Stop the Species Going Extinct in the Wild
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/244/962/454/ To stop UK floods: plant trees, and stop shooting beavers!
 
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http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/breaking/  Legal Challenge Filed Over Removal of Protections From Oregon's Gray Wolves
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Ontario announces wolf and coyote cull, reverse your decision!

Text is from
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/935/414/288/ontario-announces-wolf-and-coyote-cull/ 
Sample letter
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Premier, Minister, Executive Assistant, Deputy Minister, Sir, Madam, 
To whom it concerns:

As all controversial government announcements are released when no one is watching, so too was the announcement by Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne to begin a wolf and coyote cull in Northern Ontario!

Posted on Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights Registry (EBR # 012-6073) on December 17, the Ontario govt. is proposing to REMOVE the previous REQUIREMENTS for hunters to purchase a special hunting ‘seal’ to kill wolves and REMOVE the RESTRICTION to kill only one wolf per season!

This wolf cull is NOT the same as the wolf culls of British Columbia where sharp shooters in helicopters chase and exhaust wolves and then gun them down.

This cull is much worse!

In Ontario the Wynne govt. will allow ANY hunter holding a small game hunting license to kill two wolves per season and remove all restrictions on the killing of coyotes!

To put this in perspective, in 2010 (most current statistics available) Ontario sold over 28,000 small game licenses.
When sold as a three year small game license, this number swells to over 100,000 small game hunters (2008 statistics).
If this proposal is approved, each small game hunter can kill two wolves per season and as many coyotes as desired.

Unlike targeted culls where a specific number of wolves are killed, the Ontario cull allows for thousands of wolves to be killed each year!

Why? Because the moose population is rapidly declining in Ontario.....Rather than close the sport hunting of moose and calves – yes - one can still kill a moose calf in Ontario – and/or protect moose habitat from intensive forestry and forestry applied herbicides that wither young seedlings eaten by moose during the winter months – it is simply easier to kill wolves and coyotes.

There is no reason to kill wolves or coyotes except out of hatred, or for luxury fur products.

Here is a sample comment from hunters who posted on the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters’ facebook page:

Cody Perry: “Change the price of a moose tag to "one wolf pelt". Eliminate limit on wolf hunt. Let the guys who shoot wolves and trade them for moose tags sell the tag for whatever price they can get. Cheapest bounty system for the tax payer, reduces moose harvest substantially, eliminates the draw, makes hunting wolves a feasible way to make a living, helps bring wolf population down to a sustainable level.”

This is second major cull announced by the Ontario govt. in the last two months. The first was the cull of black bears through a spring bear hunt, leaving many bear cubs to die as well.

We say ‘enough is enough’! These killing sprees are causing immense suffering, it has to stop! Respect the wolves's place in the ecosystem. Stop the War on Wildlife!

Sincerely:  



Petitions and More, December 30


http://dubrovnikdogs.blogspot.hr/2015/12/dogs-stolen-from-shelter-night-of.html Send another letter, there are more email addresses! Croatia. Dubrovnik. Dec. 20th/21st 2015, over 50 armed officers entered the No-Kill animal shelter on Zarkovica, abducting 65 animals without any court order, taking them to kill-shelters where they will be euthanized after 60 days! The authorities are threatening to do the same with the remaining 300 animals!
https://www.chien.fr/petition/pour-condamner-de-facon-exemplaire-la-proprietaire-de-la-ferme-ou-ont-ete-retrouves-171-animaux-morts/ France. Justice! 171 dead animals were found in a farm in Aisne, Dec. 28th. Many dogs packed in freezers and cats, an iguana and two hawks!
https://www.chien.fr/petitions/ More petitions; use translate Google please
http://www.cagednw.co.uk/defra-greyhound-enquiry.html Closes Dec. 31! Please add your voice and take part, open for everbody!
https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/fuer-den-ruecktritt-von-maria-scharfenberg Germany. Mrs. Maria Scharfenberg (Alliance '90 / The Greens), Deputy District Administrator, district Regensburg, should resign for illegal trapping, resulting in the agonizing death of the neighbours cat! Confirm please
http://www.sosvox.org/es/index.html  Choose your language. Log-in/ingresa, click on peticiones/petitions, after signing again, scroll down for other petitions
http://advocacy.pewtrusts.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1793&ea.campaign.id=45711  Protect National Conservation Lands in the California desert from future mining
https://action.sumofus.org/de/a/EU-Kommission-erlaubt-Bienenkiller-de/ EU. Neonicotinoids endanger millions of bees and thus our entire ecosystem. Prohibit Bayers new bees killer Flupyradifurone!
 
http://chn.ge/1kso5xh Russia. We demand that a criminal investigation is started against those involved in blowing up a polar bear on Wrangel Island!
https://www.change.org/p/presidente-della-giunta-regionale-fvg-debora-serracchiani-non-permettiamo-ai-cacciatori-di-stravolgere-la-l-r-fvg-20-12-a-tutela-degli-animali Italy. Uphold the protection and defense of the Regional Law 11 October 2012, No. 20 "Regulations for the welfare and protection of pets", against hunters!
 
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/767/270/581/ Urge the Government of Kenya to Take Action to Help Stop the Killing of Lions Due to Human-Wildlife Conflicts!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/967/161/603/ Ban 1080 Poison: It is indiscriminately killing wildlife, companion animals and placing human health at risk!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/415/327/884/ Pass Final Version of Bill to Protect Animals from Painful Chemical Toxicity Tests!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/253/242/285/ Urge Members of Parliament to Ban Testing On Beagles & Ferrets!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/672/464/947/ Don't Kill Rudolph; Place in Reputable Wildlife Sanctuary
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZRGeAbHv0M American Wild Horse Preservation's  2015 Year in Review

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Petitions and More, December 29


If not signed yet
http://www.peticija24.com/peticija_protiv_andre_vlahusica Dubrovnik, Croatia, theft and certain killing of sheltered dogs from Zarkovica, petition against mayor Andre Vlahušić!
http://act.wildhorsepreservation.org/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=21996 Int. Stop the Eradication of Colorado's Wild Horses in Mesa Verde National Park!
http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=45376 Ask the Government to Investigate Companies That Are Possibly Illegally Marketing Animal-Tested Cosmetics in the UK!
http://www.sosvox.org/es/index.html  Choose español. Log-in/ingresa, after signing, click on peticiones, to scroll down for other petitions
http://www.mesopinions.com/petition/animaux/aide-fondation-30-millions-amis-reunion/17469 Urgent help for the animals in Reunion needed! Confirm signature
http://www.mesopinions.com/petition/animaux/stopper-surpopulation-chats-errants/17321 Canada, Lorraine, Quebec. Stop the overpopulation of stray cats with neutering campaigns
https://secure.earthjustice.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1819 ZIP=5 digits. Oppose Tesoro-Savage's proposal to create the largest crude-oil-by-rail terminal in North America
 
https://www.change.org/p/ayuntamiento-de-sant-antoni-oficina-de-protecci%C3%B3n-animal-de-la-municipalidad-de-providencia-la-matanza-de-los-gatos-en-sant-antoni-por-parte-del-ayuntamiento-en-la-isla-de-ibiza/ Spain. City of Sant Antoni.  City of Providence. An end to the killing of cats in Sant Antoni by the municipality on the island of Ibiza!
https://www.change.org/p/sr-director-de-policia-miguel-angel-ravelli-pedimos-que-se-haga-justicia-por-la-muerte-de-este-ser-inocente Argentina. We call for justice for the death of this innocent horse, mistreated and tortured to death!
http://chn.ge/1Skpcgh Russia. Irkutsk region. Karluk. Rescue the hundreds of dogs enclosed in cells, who die in this abandoned dogpound from hunger and cold, they are doomed to a slow death!
http://chn.ge/1PugB87 Russia. Help stop the brutality in Khakassia, Chernogorsk, where dogs are killed in front of children!
https://www.change.org/p/lauderdale-by-the-sea-city-commission STOP ‘Diamonds and Doggies’ From Selling Puppy Mill Dogs!
http://chn.ge/1NTIpA8 Stop the Development of Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Dolphinarium
https://www.change.org/p/ilustre-municipio-de-ambato-hospital-municipal-de-mascotas Ecuador. Ambato. For a municipal, public clinic for pets
https://www.change.org/p/gobierno-refugio-y-hospital-veterinario-para-comodoro-rivadavia Argentina. For a Veterinary Hospital, also for shelter, in Comodoro Rivadavia
 
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/523/961/093/ We demand CITES and U.S.Fish and Wildlife Regulations to stop approving the selling of Elephant skins to Rojé Exotics American Leathers!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/227/713/567/ Stop Using Wild Animals for entertainment in France
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/269/360/192/ Urge The Texas Legislature to Ban Gestation Crates in Factory Farming
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/245/396/405/  Urge The New Hampshire Legislature to Ban Gestation Crates in Factory Farming
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/969/059/674/ Urge The Tennessee Legislature to Ban Gestation Crates in Factory Farming 
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/842/430/399/ Urge The Nevada Legislature to Ban Gestation Crates in Factory Farming
 
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https://www.gofundme.com/ddpobs Credit card only. Hatteras, NC.  We are still rescuing as many cats as possible from being poisoned, tortured and killed by cat haters and a cat abusive community. Please help!
http://www.kickante.com.br/campanhas/ajude-criar-um-novo-santuario-animal Use Google translate please.  Help create a new animal sanctuary in the municipality of Guaraci,  São Paulo, Brazil

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Monday, December 28, 2015

Dubrovnik, Croatia, return the dogs to Ms. Sandra Sambrailo and the Zarkovica Animal Shelter!


https://www.facebook.com/groups/403408753158180/
(http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-dubrovnik-animals-spasimo-dubrovacke If not signed yet)
https://www.facebook.com/saara.lee.1/videos/898144763638380/

To:
office@mps.hr,
glasnogovornik@mps.hr,
upiti.gradjana@mps.hr,
ivana.raptavi@mps.hr,
mirela.djurak@mps.hr,

ured@predsjednica.hr,
glasnogovornik@predsjednica.hr,
protokol@predsjednica.hr,
jasminka.bozinovic@predsjednica.hr,

To: Croatian Ministry of Agriculture,
Cc President mrs.Kolinda Grabar Kitarović .


I am a citizen of the European Union and write to express my shock and horror concerning the theft of approximately 65 dogs from the Zarkovica Animal Shelter.


Just past midnight on December 21, 2015, a group of individuals illegally and forcefully entered the Zarkovica Animal Shelter located in Dubrovnik, Croatia.


They proceeded to place longtime volunteer Ms. Sandra Sambrailo under detention - thereby violating her personal freedoms that are guaranteed by The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Following this forceful and illegal entry into the shelter, the said individuals then proceeded to steal a portion of dogs located therein (approximately 65 dogs) and had them sent in the middle of the night to various sites within Croatia where they will either face certain death or will illegally find their way to European Union countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland.


What is shocking about this brutal and illegal action is that it was approved by local Dubrovnik authorities who knowingly either participated in the operation and/or acquiesced by allowing it to take place.

Considering the high esteem that the citizens of Dubrovnik have for the Zarkovica Animal Shelter (a rarity of its kind in Croatia) and for Mrs. Sambrailo particularly, the operation garnered serious protests and media attention throughout Croatia and abroad.
Such was the pressure exerted upon the City of Dubrovnik that its Council ordered the return of all stolen dogs by resolution dated December 21, 2015.


As a citizen of the European Union, I am alarmed by the illegality of the above-mentioned operation, the role played by Dubrovnik authorities, the ease with which stolen dogs are able to be passed on as legal one's within the European Union, and particularly by the fact that none of the stolen animals have been returned to the Zarkovica Animal Shelter which has been in existence for 15 years and has successfully protected animals by taking them off the streets and caring for them until good homes could be found.

Dubrovnik and Croatia are among the most popular tourist destinations in all of Europe.
Regrettably, the image and reputation of Dubrovnik has been seriously tarnished by the events of December 21, 2015.


As a citizen of the European Union, I cannot in good conscience stand aside and do nothing.
Consequently, I am hereby putting you on notice that should all 65 dogs not be returned to Ms. Sambrailo and the Zarkovica Animal Shelter by January 05, 2016, I shall exert the proper pressure upon my friends, my Government, and the European Union itself to make sure that the events of December 21, 2015 are well-known and I will urge everyone to re-think their summer holiday destinations.


Do govern yourself accordingly.


Yours truly,



Petitions and More,. December 28


http://act.greenpeace.in/elephant-forest/ India. Support the proposed Lemru Elephant reserve!
http://www.sosvox.org/es/index.html  Choose español. Log-in/ingresa, after signing, click on inicio/home, to scroll down for other petitions
 
http://chn.ge/1mIqcyO Russia. To prosecute the company for the barbaric murder of Rusalyans polar bear!
http://chn.ge/1Uac4c5  Russia. Toughen punishment for cruelty to animals!
http://chn.ge/1OgC0Tf Turkey. Stray, abandoned animals should be protected by the state, according to the Islam, to take the place they deserve, not locked up in death camps
https://www.change.org/p/turgutreis-sokak-hayvanlar%C4%B1-ge%C3%A7ici-hayvan-bak%C4%B1mevi-kapat%C4%B1lmas%C4%B1n Turkey. Bodrum Municipality. We need temporary shelters for stray animals for rehabilitation
https://www.change.org/p/sua-maesta-felipe-vi-re-di-spagna-basta-alle-violenze-ed-esecuzioni-di-cani-e-gatti-nelle-perreras Spain. Stop the horror for dogs and cats in your animal pounds! (Incl. English text)
https://www.change.org/p/ada-colau-devolver-perrita-a-persona-sin-hogar Spain. Barcelona. Return Sara the dog to this Bulgarian young man, Chris, the owner
http://chn.ge/1IvRPoQ Turkey. We want justice for this stabbed dog, and an investigation into the veterinary ambulance Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
https://www.change.org/p/sindaco-di-ploaghe-giustizia-per-santiago Italy.  Ploaghe. Justice for the dog Santiago
https://www.change.org/p/prefeitura-de-s%C3%A3o-bernardo-do-campo-explique-o-que-as-carrocinhas-do-ccz-de-s%C3%A3o-paulo-vem-fazer-em-s%C3%A3o-bernardo-do-campo Brazil. São Bernardo do Campo City Hall, clarification needed for the cars bringing dogs back and forth by the Control Center to Riacho Grande by ferry?
https://www.change.org/p/so-bad-pour-que-facebook-interdit-les-posts-de-kendall-jones Facebook, forbid the postings of huntress Kendall Jones
https://www.change.org/p/sokak-hayvanlar%C4%B1na-sahip-%C3%A7%C4%B1kt%C4%B1klar%C4%B1-i%C3%A7in-ma%C4%9Fdur-olan-aileye-destek Turkey. We ask support for a family which is being threatened by regional housing offices for feeding abandoned animals
https://www.change.org/p/tablones-de-anuncios-penalizar-cualquier-venta-de-seres-vivos Spain. Bulletin Boards. Criminalize any sale of living beings, esp. dogs and cats
 
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/712/009/125/ Justice for the cats neglected (died) because of Amanda Dawn Woods
 
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