EU: MEP’s Present a Written Declaration Concerning “the Management of the Dog Population in the European Union.

SAV Comment Excellent !! – exactly what we have been asking for. A clear message for potential future member states of the EU to observe, as well as some of those who are current members – ie. Romania. This will be passed in the end; so why not start taking welfare friendly action now ? [...]

Romania: Thick Head Botosani Mayor Is Leaving Animals At Shelters To Die.

  New pics from Botosani, a full shelter, no wate ror food, and the request for money to buy the animals off. Photos from the last few days can be seen at: http://www.bello.de/Archiv/Botosani—–28062011.html Along with lots of news and actions. The brain dead mayor of Botosani (pictured above) Catalin Muguel Flutur (‚surprisingly’ he is the [...]

Uk (England): Industrial Pig Farm in Derbyshire? – Please Sign the Petition to Stop Planning Application.

  This petition is also open to NON UK residents to sign. The more international support there is, the better the chance of success. Please sign – Thank You. Read the very interesting story about all of this so far at: http://blog.thedolectures.co.uk/tag/soil-associationmppcarter-ruckpigsindustrial-farmingorganic-farmingyeo-valley/ ————————————- Pig farm owned by Midlands Pig Producers. Photograph: Caters News Agency Subject: [...]

Netherlands: Dutch MPs Effectively Ban Ritual Slaughter of Animals.

BBC News – Dutch MPs effectively ban ritual slaughter of animals http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13947163 28 June 2011 Last updated at 17:58 Dutch MPs effectively ban ritual slaughter of animals The Dutch lower house of parliament has passed a law effectively banning the ritual slaughter of animals, in a move condemned by Muslim and Jewish groups. The legislation [...]

South Korea: Festival Celebrating the Slaughter of Dogs for Meat Bites the Dust.

Subject: New announcement: Festival in Korea celebrating the slaughter of  dogs for meat bites the dust.   By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy and wires    28.6.2011    A South Korean dog meat festival has been cancelled after outrage and   protests from animal rights activists.    The festival had been organised by the Korea Dog [...]