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Annual Cruel Dolphin Slaughter Begins in Taiji, Japan: The Documentary “The Cove” Has Attempted to Expose this Unspeakable Horror
I usually don’t make such a statement as really, almost all of the issues I cover are of extreme cruelty. But, this practice really pushes me to state it as one of the cruelest. This is literally a dolphin slaughter of extreme cruelty and proportion. I’m hoping that in my life time this will end. One group has attempted to expose this practice. Perhaps you’ve heard of the documentary “The GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Dog Fighting Kingpin David Tant Up for Parole Sept 8th: Easy Way for You to Comment To Prevent Tant from Being Released
You can see just how sick David Tant is by viewing the photos at the Facebook page set up for this at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=491739&id=503460435&fbid=10150249984935436 This is very easy to do. In fact, the first link below takes you right to a window to fill out a comment, and the second link below provides an easy petition to sign.Please keep reading. I was sent this by anotherGEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Even After OSHA Cites SeaWorld $75,000 Death, they Refuse to Admit Just How Unnatural and Dangerous it is to Keep Wild Animals Such as Killer Whales
I think this quote says it all in regard to how unnatural it is to keep wild animals such as Killer Whales / Orcas:“SeaWorld recognized the inherent risk of allowing trainers to interact with potentially dangerous animals,” said Cindy Coe, OSHA’s regional administrator in Atlanta, Ga. “Nonetheless, it required its employees to work within the pool walls, on ledges and on shelves where they were GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Government Wants to Kill Wolves Again: What You Can Do to Speak Out Against
By the way, just because I post from other groups doesn’t always mean I’m a full supporter of that group. I’m just passing on the horrible news.Seems the government wants to kill Wolves again. They seem to love doing this. Please visit this link to see what you can do to speak out against: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/campaign.faces?siteId=3&campaign=WolfKilling&origin=GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Pregnant Pit Bull Doused with Gasoline and Burned to Death While Giving Birth to Her Puppies: What You Can Do to Bring Prosecution
Need I say more? Received this via email. Please visit this link to act: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/228/justice-for-mimi-pregnant---doused-with-gasoline/JUSTICE FOR MIMI ... PREGNANT - DOUSED WITH GASOLINETarget: Animal Control, Memphis TN, the Governor of TN, ASPCA overseeing TNSponsored by: Ingi's Quest 2 save the abusedPOOR LITTLE MIMI ... JUST 2 YEARS OLD ... EVEN IN DOG YEARS THAT'S GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com2
Ohio Veal Calf Farm Exposed in New Video: Shows Calves Covered in Feces and Chained by their Necks in Narrow Stalls
Note: this post went live yesterday, but I found out today that Costco is actually a big customer of this group. As a consumer, you should know this.I have embedded the actual video shown in the article below. Again, you can’t argue against video. Anyone still not aware of the hell and suffering baby veal calves endure just isn’t paying attention.Article:Activists Say State Board Not Doing GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Will Ohio Change their Ridiculous and Lax Laws About Keeping Exotic Pets after Bear Killing?
My answer, probably and sadly no, but maybe the death will make some think.Article:Bear attack highlights lax Ohio exotic pet lawshttp://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iNrDb5ra1GovER_itgzgfh9ORb3QD9HUALAG0By JULIE CARR SMYTH (AP) – 11 hours agoCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The bear that recently killed a caretaker in a Cleveland suburb was the latest example of animal violence in a state that has GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Parole Hearing Coming for Juan Daniels Who Beat a Pitbull with a Shovel and Then Doused with Lighter Fluid: Make Sure He’s Not Released
Pretty easy thing to do. I was sent this from another group via a Facebook page. You can access that page at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=480583&id=503460435 but the most crucial information is found below. To see what this scum did, visit the page for photos. Michael Vick would be very proud of Juan Daniels for how he tried to kill this pitbull. Might even invite him to his new GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Long Island Man Edward Semke Arrested and Charged with Animal Cruelty after Brutally Beating Seven-Month-Old Puppy to Death: Make Sure He’s Convicted
What can I say? Please visit the link below to sign the petition to make sure this is taken seriously. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/li-man-beaten-7-month-old-puppy-2-death/As you’ll see from the text taken from the article below Edward Semke is a sick person that needs to be convicted.“Jack died a short time after the brutal beating, SPCA officials said.Semke also admitted to digging a hole GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com1
European Union Ban on the Trade of All Seal Products Begins: Victory in Action
It’s been a long time coming, but it’s here. Hopefully this will help lead to the end of such brutal practices as the annual baby seal slaughter in Canada.Article:EU Seal Trade Ban Beginshttp://blogs.wsj.com/brussels/2010/08/19/eu-seal-trade-ban-begins/By John W. MillerThis week marks the beginning of a European Union ban on the trade of all seal products, except for those hunted by traditional GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Solomon Islands Businessman Francis Chow Imprisons Eight Dolphins to Sell them to Marine Parks in Australia and the US
Humm, ever wonder where all those theme parks and aquariums get dolphins? Well, here we go – from sleaze that imprison them and then shop them around. Article:New face in Solomons dolphin tradehttp://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/new-face-in-solomons-dolphin-trade-20100819-12rlh.htmlIlya GridneffAugust 19, 2010 - 4:44PMAAPAnimal rights activists are outraged by a Solomon Islands GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Ted Nugent Illegally Kills Young Deer for TV Ratings: Proof Again that Hunters Do Not Play by the Rules
I’m sure you’ve all heard it before that hunters always play nice…yeah right. This proves they do not, as it’s clear he knew that what he was doing was illegal and just done for his show. The other thing it proves is that he’s an idiot, but we all knew that as well.Article:Rocker Nugent fined for baiting deer on TV showhttp://www.theunion.com/article/20100819/NEWS/100819722/1002&parentprofile=GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Reality of Horse Slaughter in Mexico Exposed: Unreal Cruelty Explained & How Horses Get to Mexico from the U.S.: What You Can Do to Stop it
I can write a bunch here on the hell endured by these beautiful beings, but this quote says it all:“How are the animals slaughtered? The method used to kill horses in most of the clandestine plants in Mexico, (all over the country) is by stabbing them in the spine until they are disabled. Then they are strung up from their hind legs and their throats are slit. Some others are killed by hitting GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act in Congress: Bring All Commercial Dog Breeders Under Federal Oversight: 2nd Post
I wanted to post on this very important issue again...Need I say more. Very simple interface to help you contact those in Washingtion. You know me…I’m not saying it’s going to work….but it’s worth a try! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/904/214/828?z00m=19863910 GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Meathead Goldwyn, Famous “Barbecue Whisperer and Hedonism Evangelist” to Try Vegetarianism for 30 Days: I Say Thanks for Being Open-Minded
I wanted to bring this article to your attention as it gives me hope and also gives reason to remember that not all of those who are not vegetarian are non-thoughtful people. He’s a great example of a guy who probably will never give up meat, but that at least wants to consume meat in a more responsible manner. Yes, I agree, an argument can be made that a slight change is not much, but let’s beGEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Pet-Abuse.Com Animal Cruelty Database: Search by Location to Find Animal Cruelty Cases and Animal Abusers Within Specific Localities in the U.S.
What an incredible resource and a great way to find out what animal cruelty cases are on-going or have occurred in your local area. Includes those cases currently open and those closed with convictions. One of the many benefits to this is that it allows you to find out if you’re living near a convicted animal abuser, or one currently involved in being investigated or tried for animal abuse. ToGEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) Still Needs Help: Katrina and BP Oil Disaster Continue to Stretch their Resources
If you can, please consider giving to ARNO. As you know the New Orleans area has suffered immensely due first to Katrina and now to the BP oil disaster and people having to give up dogs, cats, etc. due to the economic catastrophe that has occurred thanks to BP.As stated at their site:“Vet expenses have skyrocketed with the influx of animals coming in due to the oil spill. Added vet expenses of GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Wal-Marts in China Sell Live Animals for Food: The Proof is in the Pictures
Well, seems that even Walmart / Wal-Mart is in China now and it seems that they have joined China in their cruelty. In summary, they are allowing Walmart stores in China to sell live animals, including crocodiles, frogs, and turtles (though I’m sure there are more). Well, it appears that the crocodiles are not alive though I can’t be certain.So how did I come across these photos? Strange GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
Stray Dogs in Iraq Continue to be Killed, Romania Killing Stray Animals, and Israel and Fur: What You Can Do
Normally I will not pass on an entire newsletter from another organization, but there are some pretty important actions in here. At the very least I wanted all of you to know about the issues of dogs in Iraq and Romania. As always, and unfortunately, animal abuse occurs in all parts of the world. Here’s what they sent. There are links to each action. OIPAInternational Organization for Animal GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0
The True Impact to Human and Marine Life in The Gulf of Mexico Due to the Oil and the Toxic Dispersant Corexit / Corexit 9500 Because of BP
Article Exposes the Truth of What has Occurred and is Occurring to Human and Marine Life in The Gulf of Mexico Due to the Oil and the Toxic Dispersant Corexit / Corexit 9500 Because of BPI cannot stress the importance of reading this crucial article. In addition, the author uses real video and photos to back up his claims. In essence, good, real journalism. You’ll have to visit the whole GEARI.ORGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05506247670987077584noreply@blogger.com0