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BECCI HELPS ANIMALS IN ROMANIA
WAAC are always pleased
to hear from people who care passionately about animals and so upon hearing about the efforts of Becci Henderson from her
father Richard, we felt she deserved recognition for all her hard work in helping stray and abandoned dogs in Romania.
Becci has also been to Romania to help rehabilitate dancing bears which suffer so much horrific abuse at the hands of those
that seek to profit from their misery.
In a world where compassion for animals is still sadly lacking, it's good
to know there are dedicated young people like Becci willing to give up their time to help animals less fortunate
than us.
Good luck Becci - we wish you well with your exams to become a vet.
Judi
Seagull survives being shot with crossbow in Rhyl Jul 24 2010 by Andrew Gilpin, Daily Post  Seagull which survived being shot with a crossbow in Rhyl ANIMAL rights campaigners are
trying to track down a “cruel and barbaric” yob who shot a seagull with a crossbow. The RSPCA is appealing
for information after the bird was left with a bolt through its neck after the Rhyl attack. The seagull was first seen
on Monday above a shop in Wellington Road, along with two of her juvenile gulls. A crossbow bolt had passed through her body. RSPCA
officers visited the scene on numerous occasions in an attempt to rescue the bird and eventually they managed to take it to
a vet’s surgery on Thursday. The
gull is now receiving treatment and RSPCA inspector Fred Armstrong is calling on Daily Post readers to help find the culprit. He
said: “This incident is highly disturbing for a number of reasons. “Committing an act of cruelty against a defenceless
animal is unpardonable, especially against a mother who is rearing her young. “It’s also very worrying there’s
someone out there with a cross bow who’s using it at will. It’s absolutely vital that somebody helps us catch
this person.” Vale of Clwyd MP Chris Ruane was horrified by the incident. He said: “Anyone who committed
such a horrific attack should be ashamed of themselves. “Not only has this person carried out a cowardly attack
on the bird but they will have also endangered the lives of anyone nearby with their indiscriminate use of the crossbow. I
would urge anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the RSPCA as soon as possible.” Rhyl councillor
Brian Blakeley added: “This was a cruel and barbaric attack, that poor bird must really be suffering. “We
do have a seagull problem here in Rhyl but it’s no worse than anywhere else along the coast and shooting them with crossbows
is not the answer. “Rhyl is a seaside resort and these are seagulls. If people didn’t feed them they wouldn’t
come into the town centre and high street as much. I’m horrified by this attack, it’s made my blood boil.” l
ANYONE with information can call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999. GOD SAVE THE BEARS!
Spread the word by forwarding the video footage to your friends.
Sign PETA'S Petition to stop the massacre of bears. Please help to stop cruel
hunters from trapping and killing bears for their fur, so that they can be used for the Queen's guards hats.
It's outrageous that the Queen is still allowing bear pelts to be used in royal hats.
DOG LEFT IN CRATE, IN SUFFOCATING HEAT, DIES.
Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "OWNER LEAVES CAGED DOG IN HEAT TO DIE". Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition.
It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 5000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/owner-leaves-caged-dog-in-heat-to-die
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/owner-leaves-caged-dog-in-heat-to-die/2823 FLORENCE, SOUTH
CAROLINA ... 114 DEGREE HEAT - THIS POOR DOG WAS KNOWINGLY LEFT IN THE SCORCHING SUN FOR 3 DAYS WITH NO FOOD OR WATER - A
NEIGHBOUR OFFERED TO MOVE THIS BABY INTO THE SHADE - THE OWNER REFUSED!!!!
Wednesday 23 June 2010 Daily TelegraphAnimal activists boycott Prince of Wales biscuits
in protest at squirrel cull Animal activists are boycotting Duchy Originals in protest at the Prince
of Wales's calls to kill grey squirrels. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent
Published: 1:02PM BST 22 Jun 2010Comment on this The Prince is supporting a plan to
re-introduce red squirrels to Cornwall in a controversial project that will mean thousands of grey squirrels have to be culled
in the area. But Viva! and Animal Aid, two radical animal rights groups, said his "arrogant
meddling with nature" was a "shocking waste of conservation money" that will harm both red and grey They
are calling on animal lovers to boycott the popular organic biscuits and other foods available from the "nature friendly"
Duchy Original line. Prince Charles has called for the cull of grey squirrels across the
country in the past in order to allow red squirrels to return. The invasive grey squirrels
not only damage native trees but spread a deadly pox to the native red squirrels. The Red
Squirrel Survival Trust, that is planning on re-introducing reds to Cornwall, insist it will be necessary to first cull the
greys by trapping and poisoning. But Kate Fowler, Head of Campaigns at Animal Aid, said
it was cruel to kill the squirrels through drowning, poisoning or "bludgeoning to death". "To mass-kill a healthy species and then reintroduce one that may struggle to survive in that area, is utterly
absurd and a shocking waste of valuable conservation money. The suffering that this cull will cause – to both reds and
greys – is without justification, and is driven by the Prince’s whimsical preference for red squirrels. We must
speak out against such arrogant meddling with nature. Prince Charles may be King someday, but he is not God," she said.
Juliet Gellatley, zoologist and founder & director of Viva!, said reds could be reintroduced
once a vaccination is made available against the pox. "Grey squirrels were introduced
into the UK by the aristocracy and now they want to eradicate them. I’ve come to the inescapable conclusion that there
is a minority of 'well-bred' people who may seem normal but who are bent on killing. Sadly, Prince Charles seems to
be one of them, following in the footsteps of his tiger-slaughtering father. The call for this cull is immoral and scientifically
defective." But Charles Williams, of the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, said grey squirrel
culls have been going on in the area for generations and it was the only way to make sure the new red population can thrive.
"The grey squirrel is frankly a tree rat, it does untold damage to our native woodland
and is on the Government's list as vermin. Therefore the culling of grey squirrels has been going on for years in the
countryside. It is common sense to have a cull before introducing the reds," he said. "I
do not think Prince Charles will be bothered by a few people boycotting Duchy Originals." Juliet Gellatley BSc, Dip CNM, Dip DM, FNTP, NTCCFounder
& DirectorViva! and Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation&
Revive! Nutritional Therapist8 York CourtWilder StreetBristolBS2 8QHTel: 0117 944 1000E: juliet@viva.org.ukwww.viva.org.ukwww.vegetarian.org.ukwww.fruityfundays.comFax:
0117 924 4646
Thank you Viva for
bringing this disgusting grey squirrel cull to our attention. The media and those insufferable clowns that think animals
are vermin are thankfully fewer than those who care about our fellow creatures.
So called Conservationist Charles Williams
speaks so vehemently about grey squirrels while holding reds in such high esteem. Has this idiot forgotten that reds
were once thought of as vermin? For this vile man to say that Prince Charles is not going to be bothered by a few people not
buying his products shows us the kind of man Williams is! Prince Charlie gets paid a lot of money from
the public for his 'royal' services. Or are we expendable and nothing to him, just like the animals he has enjoyed
killing.
Well perhaps it's time the royals and all their silly groupies realised that we are not surfs
anymore and we no longer believe all the clap-trap spouted by the media.
Keep on dismissing us Charlie, you
are bringing us closer to a republic every day...
Meanwhile, all good people, urge everyone you know to boycott
Duchy Originals.
Judi
BADGER CULL HAS STARTED!!
May 26th 2010
we have received information late tonight that armed police with contractors
were taking cages and peanuts into a farm in north pembrokeshire this morning. we will try our utmost to get this confirmed first thing, but it appears our worst suspicions are confirmed. if it
is true, it also proves beyond all doubt that glossop is an absolute liar when she said they did not yet have a clear idea
about strategy last week to PAC. if the rumour is true -
the WAG are distressingly predictable. they have the murder of badgers now firmly in their grasp, and they willl not
be deflected by further confrontational surveys. firstly, we must try to find
out if this is true. tomorrow, ring your AMs, ring animal health, ring elin jones, ring the media
- and get them to tell you what they will. then get your
cameras out, get your ear to the ground, and get out there. WE
NEED PROPER LOCATIONS AND TIMINGS DELIVERED IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE ANYTHING. WE CANNOT ACT ON VAGUE OR LATE INFORMATION.
now is the time for a brave and rapid stand - we cannot
falter. there will be plenty of time for outrage later. adrian
and monica
Thompson Ecology - Helping kill badgers in Wales A Badger | 05.05.2010 17:26 | Animal Liberation | Ecology | South Coast Thomson Ecology is the company responsible for surveying for badgers and sett locations prior to the Welsh Assembly badger
killing due to start this month. Please contact them and ask them to stop their involvement in this illegal, immoral slaughter.
Thomson Ecology is the company responsible for surveying for badgers and sett locations prior to the Welsh Assembly badger
killing due to start this month, i.e. these people are finding out where the badgers are and where best to trap them, then
passing the information directly onto the badger killers at WAG. Please contact them to politely tell them what you think
of their behaviour. Or maybe you would like to demo them as well? Thompson Ecology:  http://thomsonecology.com Head Office Compass House 60 Priestley Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7YU Tel:
01483 466000 Fax: 01483 303182 Email:  enquiries@thomsonecology.com Laura Prosser: laura.prosser@thomsonecology.com Libby Crew: libby.crew@thomsonecology.com Richard Arnold: Richard.Arnold@thomsonecology.com Yorkshire Office 94-96 Pegholme Wharfebank Business Centre Ilkley Road Otley West
Yorkshire LS21 3JP Tel: 01943 467731 Fax: 01943 467472 Gordon Haycock: gordon.haycock@thomsonecology.com Caroline McParland: caroline.mcparland@thomsonecology.com No mention of them helping the badger killers on their website, we wonder why?: http://www.thomsonecology.com/page/badgers Also contact their sister company - Thomson Habitats: http://www.thomsonhabitats.com/ Thomson Habitats Ltd, Compass House, 60 Priestley Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YU Tel: +44 (0)1483 466066
Fax:+44 (0)1483 303182 Email: enquiries@thomsonhabitats.com Gemma Cooke: gemma.cooke@thomsonhabitats.com Phil Watkins: phil.watkins@thomsonhabitats.com A Badger
 e-mail: savethewelshbadger@googlemail.com
BARBARIC BADGER CULL – THE BOYCOTT MUST START
NOW!The Welsh Assembly, in league with an incompetent
and callous farming industry, refuses to listen to science or compassion, and still presses on with it’s plans to slaughter
thousands of badgers in West Wales this spring. We still await a high court decision on the legality of the cull, following the Badger Trust’s
Judicial Review hearing last week. The court was given explosive evidence that Christianne Glossop, WAG’s Chief Vet,
did “not consider if necessary” to tell Elin Jones of the most up to date evidence that badger culling does nothing
to help with bovine TB, before she made her cull decision. The most expert badger scientists in the country tore into Glossop’s
evidence, stating that WAG officials made multiple errors in evaluating the science of badger culling. We can but hope that justice
prevails when the judge makes his decision.But even if the badgers are granted a reprieve, there are still many Welsh farmers
who are determined to see them killed, and others who by their silence, and unwillingness to upset militant neighbours, are
complicit. Wales Against Animal Cruelty today launches
the first wave of a boycott of Pembrokeshire dairy produce, with plenty more names to follow. The buying public can show its
disgust for this cruelty by refusing to support those who encourage or allow badgers to be trapped and shot on their land,
or who are near the killing fields and refuse to speak out. We will also be campaigning for tourists to stay away from the
area and put their money elsewhere – plenty are already doing so. Much of the tourism in North Pembrokeshire is by nature
lovers seeking wilderness experience. They have a right to know that as they sleep, caged badgers are desperately awaiting
their execution in the morning, by having their brains blown out!BOYCOTT DAIONI!One of the most vocal agitators
for badger killing is Mr Laurence Harris, of Trioni Ltd. They make Daioni milk, cream, yoghurt, and their range of flavoured
milks which they call “health” drinks. WAAC believes Harris’ lobbying pressure of WAG,
together with his constant media sob stories and letters to the editor calling for a cull, is one of the reasons the cull
is where it is. Some facts about Trioni:Laurence Harris pleaded guilty on March 15th 2010 to contravening food standard
regulations (http://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/5070068.Organic_farmer_fined_for_contravening_food_regulations/). On
December 18th 2008, 200 of his cows tested positive for bovine tuberculosis. On December 22th, an animal health officer told
Harris that milk from his herd was unfit for human consumption. He was told ‘unequivocally’ not to distribute
the milk, and a list of the affected cows was given to him. Despite this advice, that evening 10,670 litres of milk, unsuitable
for human consumption, was collected. It was later removed from the food chain by the milk company Omsco. With regard to the incident, son Tom Harris said “they could not afford to
lose the milk as they would not be compensated”. We assume from these comments that they would rather the milk, unfit
for human consumption, had been distributed as normal. Mr Harris says that Daioni is “a quality, natural product” with “attributes as a natural,
wholesome, refreshing, flavoursome, organic drink”. Not when it’s unfit for human consumption it isn’t!We must also ask why 200 of 1000 milking cows in the herd tested positive for TB
at the same time. Clearly TB had been present in many animals for a long time before it was discovered. How much milk passed
into the food chain before that? Were the TB tests on the Daioni farm up to date, or did they get delayed for any reason?Despite 20% of his cows testing positive for TB, Mr Harris still prefers to blame
his local badgers rather than his own practices. Here is another example of how his actions differ from his words:“Asked about a badger cull, Mr Harris said: “We abide by the government
ruling on this. I try to stay away from it. But it does seem that the current strategy of containment and eradication is not
working.”
Western Mail, Jan 7th, 2009But here is an email sent by Mr Harris to his contacts on October 27th, 2009, a
week before the Welsh Assembly voted to approve the killing of thousands of Pembrokeshire’s badgers: “We need to lobby all of the AMs before
this vote is taken next Wed in
the Senedd. Could you please circulate to all who you think will put finger on
keyboard . Below are the contacts for the AMs. Suggest they are copied and pasted in *Bcc.* *_We need to get this vote through otherwise there will be no
cull._*”It would appear that on that occasion, he wasn’t trying very hard at all to stay away from the
badger cull issue. Unsurprisingly, Mr Harris’ farm is in the chosen badger cull area of North Pembrokeshire.
Trioni like to portray themselves as “victims of circumstance” – unlike Pembrokeshire badgers which are victims of their lobbying. Please email Laurence Harris at sales@trioni.com
or telephone him on 01239 682572 / 0560 114 3106.
There is a contact form at http://www.trioni.com/contact.html.Tell him you will never buy his products again, and you will be spreading the word about his efforts to have badgers
exterminated. Please complain to local shops who stock Daioni products. Let WAAC know if you get any responses.
We will be investigating suppliers and buyers of Daioni in the near future, so you can lobby them as well. Watch this space!
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