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What Difference Can Petitions Make?

There are literally millions of cases of animal neglect and abuse on this planet, but luckily there are also organisations doing everything they can to put an end to it. It doesn’t take much imagination to realise that their work is extremely difficult, that the path to victories gained is long and arduous, and that the joy of triumphs achieved is always tainted with heartbreak.

"I hold that, the more helpless a creature,
the more entitled it is to protection by man
from the cruelty of man." 
- Mahatma Gandhi (statesman and philosopher).

People who work for such organisations are not just heroes, they’re WARRIORS who have the guts to fight what must seem like an endless war against cruelty that must at times feel insurmountable. Their work is so important, but would be impossible without the help of generous people, so please consider regularly giving time and/or money to one or more such organisations.

You can also help without even moving away from your computer screen by regularly signing online petitions. The following are some links to pledges and petitions that you can put your name to.

Speak for the voiceless - take action for animals!

Make A Difference In Just A Few Minutes By Signing These Petitions And Pledges:


Don't be apathetic - show compassion instead by taking a few moments sign some petitions.

"If man wants freedom why keep birds and animals in cages? Truly man is the king of beasts,
for his brutality exceeds them."
- Leonardo Da Vinci (painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, botanist, and writer).


Pledge to never attend a circus that uses live animals: www.helpelephants.com/actionalerts.html


Show your love of animals an sign the pro-pig pledge: www.savebabe.com/pledge.php

 

In the words of Mahatma Gandhi: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

SAY NO TO BACKYARD BREEDERS! SAY NO TO PUPPY MILLS! SAY NO TO ANIMALS IN PETSHOPS!

At Say No (www.saynotoanimalsinpetshops.com) it's estimated that 130,000 dogs and 60,000 cats are killed every year in Australia because there are not enough homes for them all.

Backyard breeders (people who breed their animal companion) are a large part of this problem. All animal welfare organisations agree that desexing is part of being a responsible animal guardian, so be part of the solution and desex your dog or cat (or any other animal in your family)!

Puppy mills contribute to the enormous problem of overpopulation by irresponsibly breeding for profit without any care for the animals whatsoever. The dogs live in appallingly dirty, cramped conditions all their lives, and when they no longer serve their purpose they're killed, dumped or sold for cruel medical testing.

And how do petshops fit in? Well, puppy mills and backyard breeders are where petshops get their animals from! No responsible breeder would EVER give their animals over to a petshop. Besides supporting irresponsible breeders (backyard breeders and puppy mills), having animals in shop windows encourages impulse purchases. Adding an animal to your family should be a conscious, careful decision - NOT one to be made while shoe shopping.

For all these reasons, a shelter is a far better place to buy a pet: Google "animal shelters" to find one in your state and country, and visit Death Row Pets (www.deathrowpets.net) to see what else you can do to help.

"To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being." - Mahatma Gandhi

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