Animal cruelty is a worldwide problem and we need a worldwide solution. Something that would inspire political leaders, organizations and individuals to treat animals better and will have a real, long-term impact on the welfare of billions of animals worldwide. Signing a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, or a UDAW, is one way that this is possible.
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Poor animal welfare occurs everywhere and it affects many animals. There are nearly 1 billion stray cats and dogs in the world. Wild animals are illegally and inhumanly killed for their skin, fur, bones, and other body parts. They are also treated badly in an entertainment setting. There are hardly any laws that protect the well-being of horses and other working animals. Animals are also affected by natural and human-caused disasters, which most people don't consider.
Please go to www.animalsmatter.org and add your name to help STOP animal abuse!
If you want to print out a form for your friends and family to sign, go to Animals Matter To Me Declaration and then send to the address listed after it is full.
It is true that we are not only cruel to animals with regard to treatment, but we are also contributing to the problem by having so many puppy mills. I think the issue of aniimal over-population should be a number one priority in reducing the number of unwanted and uncared for animals. I also think all pet owners should be responsible and spay/neuter one's pets.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that people want to fight animal cruelty on a global scale, but let's start right here where we live. I recently had my cat spayed at a no kill shelter called "The Tenth Life". Over 400 abandoned or homeless cats are cared for by this organization.If anyone is looking to adopt a cat, want more information on the organization, or would like to donate time, money, or supplies visit the website at http://www.thecatsite.org
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