SLAUGHTERHOUSE: Looking Through Glass Walls

     Once inside these “DEATH HOUSES” you can be sure that the definition of pure horror is present within their four walls.  A place of barbaric cruelty and inhumane actions not only plague the world within their confines, but it is also a nightmare for the poor innocent lives that enter... never to come out again except in packages and portions.

     But why are these places of HORROR not closed down or stopped - this is because my dear readers, the meat industry doesn't want the truth to be known, to be exposed and show its sickening face to the world - wanting to continue to portray happy farm animals etc, instead of showing the TERROR and PAIN these innocent animals endure and face when it comes to factory farming and the slaughter process.

     These innocent living beings are beaten and abused, boiled and dismembered - while many are even still alive during this process, a common occurrence in slaughterhouses today and WHY YOU MAY ASK??? because human demand for meat has led to production demands to be quicker, which in definition means that the meat production line of the industry STOPS FOR NOTHING, especially those animals that are sick, disabled and NOT STUNNED effectively.. perhaps that is why many meats are being recalled due to contamination and other viruses etc... think about it for a minute?

     It is a horrific ordeal that is happening as we speak, an ordeal that is being funded by each individual that is purchasing meat - a price that these poor animals are paying for. 

     So many slaughterhouses are IGNORING CERTAIN METHODS so that they can save time and money. Even when stunning an animal is made, whether it be firing a bolt gun into their heads or electrocute them, only a certain percentage of the time these stuns are ineffective -- meaning these poor babies endure and feel every agonizing moment.... 

     There has already been countless documented cases of animal abuse & cruelty within these places - but many still remain in the shadows, unreported and undocumented. I believe the reason is that if the truth happened to come to light not only would the meat producers loose money, but so would the Government -- I mean come on.. take a look at the "AG GAG BILL" which will prosecute anyone who attempts to take action (such as undercover investigation) to try and stop the abuse and cruelty that is happening....

     The only way that such abuse and cruelty will end is if we UNITE TOGETHER AS ONE and either refuse to purchase meat, stand up against the meat production & farming, write and protest to Government to do something to save the lives of innocent beings instead of turning a blind eye to what is happening... We all can be a voice, we just have to step away from the silence and have them heard for animals in need...

DON'T LET YOUR VOICE GO UNNOTICED - RAISE IT UP TO BE HEARD!

Thank You 

RAISE UR PAW

      

Open Letter To KILL SHELTERS

Dear Kill Shelters;

    We at  RAISE UR PAW have one important message that we hope you will take a moment to think about before you end another innocent being’s life... 

“Imagine how you would feel if you were given just 24 hours or more to find a home to live the rest of your life,  or you would be killed... murdered because so many seen you as unwanted, unloved and unseen..would you still feel the same way as you do now? Would you look into the eyes of such innocence and love and still use the methods of killing them?

     I am sure that many wouldn’t.  But you all don’t have to face that fate, to have someone hold your life within their hands, to watch the clock tick away until it is time that your life is stolen ,  with only the fear, sadness and loss of hope and faith- the only emotions going through your mind as you give up your last breath....

    This is the big problem that exists in these KILL FACILITIES around the world – these shelters that should be known as mere rest stops for life before moving on to loving homes and families are nothing more  than final resting places for those who didn’t get that chance...

     So many of your shelters are often filled to capacity, and instead of giving these animals a chance to find a home and family, many are only given just 24 hours before they are euthanized – and not all of them are sick or aggressive – No, because many are just taking up time and space in an establishment that is meant to provide these babies a safe place to stay until they find that special place and person..

     How can such places exist? And how can so many turn away and permit such places to do these acts – would we not stand united and fight with every inch of ourselves if this was occurring in orphanages etc...  What makes this alright  for you to kill animals, when all they need is to find their forever... and taking their lives is robbing them of that ... Just because a being has been turned away from, forgotten, alone... doesn’t give us the right to kill them – and so many of the world needs to realize this.

    It is certainly a disgrace on humanity, when we care so less for life that we would rather put it to death, then to take the time to be compassionate and respectful to them, to look into their eyes and instead of seeing life that deserves to live, we see an outcast that should be disposed of... and that is heartbreaking  and sad... to punish innocent life for outcomes  that they had no control over, that they are punished for the acts of humanity and those that they trusted and loved...

Please GO NO KILL – don’t turn away and ignore like so many others have done – listen to these babies’ pleas and cries and take that moment to look into their eyes and say “I AM YOUR HOPE”...

Thank You

RAISE UR PAW

TURN OFF THE GAS -- A Plea To Ban Gas Chambers

We at RAISE UR PAW are coming to you with a plea to be voices and help BAN GAS CHAMBERS everywhere -- To Speak Up For the Voiceless and make a stand united ...

    Each year several MILLIONS of innocent lives are being lost due to this horrific and inhumane death, a fate that no life should ever face and it is being permitted by Governments and used by many facilities around the globe in order to dispose of living beings that they cannot be bothered to take the time to care for or find loving homes and families for.

    These GAS CHAMBERS are nothing more than brutal, cruel and slow deaths, allowed by many states and other places around the world - an inhumane act that takes up to 30 MINUTES for these innocent babies to perish -- 30 MINUTES of pain and suffering, slowly and cruelly stealing the innocent souls from their poor, fragile little bodies... It is truly heartbreaking & sickening display of inhumanity and for what reason -- because they are unwanted, unloved, unseen??? 

      We are truly hoping that everyone will join together to show the greatness of our nation and put an end to this torturous act - to raise their paws united and force Government to put a ban on this display of inhumanity - and fulfill the role that has been set for us as humanity, and that is guardians and caretakers of animals around the world - and not executioners of the unwanted, unloved and unseen... this is not what we should be about.

We need to have hope and faith in humanity that they will come together and let their voices ROAR -- and to have the hope and faith in WORLDWIDE GOVERNMENTS that they will hear our pleas and do the humane thing and BAN these BOXES OF DEATH once and for all --- but our voices count and need to be raised and heard in order for differences to be made...

WILL YOU RAISE UR PAW & VOICE TODAY!!!

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW
      


     

   

NEWS: Factory Farmer buries animals alive and laughs about it.

As an animal activist/advocate and creator of Raise Ur Paw – I have read many articles and stories of animal cruelty, abuse and slaughter – such barbaric and inhumane acts that are crimes against nature.

    This time I came across a sickening story that CNN broke, about a PILGRIM’S PRIDE CHICKEN SUPPLIER who was caught – thanks to hidden camera, laughing as he buried animals alive. The shocking and disturbing video was taken by an undercover investigator with Compassion Over Killing and shows the disturbing footage of workers dumping sick chickens by the bucketloads into a pit where they were left to die slowly.

    According to the story, the investigator had asked if the defenceless birds should be killed before dumping them into the pit, and this is how the worker responded to the question;

“No, we’re going to drop them in the pit just like they are. You dump them in there and then Mother Nature takes care of the rest. You go in there in the summertime, and it smells real nice over there. If you look down in there, it’s like a gravy that’s simmering and squirming.”

     Apparently, Tim Prince, the owner of the factory farm had admitted to CNN, stating that the birds were in fact buried alive at his facility – but indicated as well that he didn’t believe it was that big of deal.

     This report was truly an eye opener of the inhumanity and cruelty that takes place in some of these factory farms, and the truth that is being hidden away, so that many people don’t even realize that such cruelty exists. CNN also took on the controversial “AG-GAG BILLS” that threaten to prohibit these undercover investigations, permitting animal abuse and other serious crimes to remain hidden and go unnoticed from the public – and that is a crime itself in many eyes.

    You see my dear readers, this is why it is so important to expose and reveal the truth – bringing to light the inhumanity and barbaric actions that are taking place even in our own country – and with these “AG-GAG BILLS” they are merely protecting these actions of abuse – protecting the animal abusers/offenders from criminal liability, and it is up to us as a world, as humankind to unite and expose and seek justice for the innocent lives that are not only suffering and dying, but also for those innocent beings who have lost their lives as well.

     The only way that such cruelty and abuse can be stopped is by spreading the word and sharing the evidence, to reach out to as many people as possible and get them to raise their paws to fight for this abuse to end once and for all ---- We are the voices of the voiceless – and if we remain silent, the cost of this silence will be the innocent lives of animals around the world.

Thank You

RAISE UR PAW

A PLEA OF HOPE - A RAISE UR PAW POEM

We come to you with a plea of hope

Words we hope you will hear

To stand with us as we join united

To share our words to every listening ear

We ask for only a moment

A bit of time to do your part

And raise ur paw for life in need

A special way to share your heart

So many cries go unnoticed

Innocent lives ignored and unseen

Special beings that need our help today

Isn’t it time we intervene?

To show them that we care for them

That we are a compassionate race

To spread our animal angel wings

And put the happiness back upon their face

You do not have to be famous or rich

To do what needs to be done

For every voice can make a change

A difference that involves everyone

Don’t turn away and stay in silence

While innocent animals suffer and die

For we are the only hope they have in this world

The last little faith within their eye.

Please hear our words and make a stand

It is time to bring this plague to an end

Take a moment to be a voice for the voiceless

Take a second to speak out for a friend.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POEM WITH ALL

FOR ALL VOICES ARE NEEDED TO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED

BE AN ANIMAL ANGEL TODAY! 

Thank You

RAISE UR PAW

RAISE UR PAW OPINION --- WOMAN STOPPED FOR DUCKS FOUND GUILTY IN TWO DEATHS

Many of us are familiar with the story of the Canadian Woman who parked her car on a highway to help a group of ducklings on the side of the road - which ended in the deaths of two people.

25-year old, Emma Czornobaj, a self-professed animal lover, had stopped her vehicle in the left
lane of a provincial highway South of Montreal in 2010 - which  claimed the lives of Andre Roy, 50 and his daughter Jessie, 16 - Roy's motorcycle slammed into the vehicle.

    Czornobaj was convicted (found guilty) by a jury on Friday of the deaths of the motorcyclist and his daughter - the charges were two counts of criminal negligence causing death - which could lead to a maximum life sentence.

    The young woman wiped away her tears when the verdict was given to a packed Montreal Courtroom. Quebec Superior Court Justice Elaine Perreault said the 12-member jury voted unanimously.

Czornojaj was released until her pre-sentence hearing on Aug. 8th, 2014

Defense Lawyer Marc Labelle said his client was stunned by the jury's decision. 

"The fact that was was involved int he accident in the first place was a hard experience for her" he said. "the fact that she had to go through a trial with a lot of publicity was tough and to be confirmed by 12 citizens, the jury, that the conduct was criminal is a hard blow."

Pauline Volikakis, whose daughter and husband were killed in the collision, briefly fought back tears when she left the courtroom. 


"I don't wish misfortune on anyone," Volikakis said. "It's time that we go on. This will not bring (back) my loved ones."

Annie-Claude Chasse, Prosecutor, had this message for motorists.


"What we hope is that a clear message is sent to society that we do not stop on the highway for animals. It's not worth it."

What Do You Think of this Article? What is Your Opinion? 

When it comes to stories such as this - do you believe the message that Prosecutor, Annie-Claude Chasse stated?  Should motorists NOT STOP for animals, is their lives not worth it?

Many state that the Victim who was driving the motorcycle should have been more aware of the road, seeing the stopped vehicle... Others say that if this was a human child on the highway, would more people have stopped or done the same thing this young woman did?



   

CRUEL COLLARS - - No Way To Treat A Life

We at RAISE UR PAW are starting a campaign to have PRONG COLLARS (aka Pinch Collars or Bite Collars) banned from being used and sold online and pet related businesses.  We are asking everyone worldwide to please take part in our efforts and show support by raising your voice and paw against these CRUEL COLLARS - which are often used large, muscular dogs as training tools.

(PRONG COLLARS - AKA Pinch Collars or Bite Collars)

    According to description given about these collars - they are two thirds made of wide links that each have two blunt prongs that face towards the dog. This group of links is attached at either end to a loop of chain with two rings equidistant apart -- apparently, if the leash is attached to both rings, the collar will not tighten  -- BUT-- if the leash is hooked to only the first ring and then pulled, the collar tightens and the canine's skin on the neck will become pinched and therefore cause serious suffering and injury to the poor animal. 

    Of course many experts state that these collars are more humane than the slip collar, but when it comes to such cruel collars as these, we must ask ourselves... Would be put these on other human beings, or children as training tools?? if you say NO, then why are we putting them on defenseless dogs - subjecting them to the treatment, do people actually believe that animals should be treated this way?

    We at RAISE UR PAW believe that the use of these collars is nothing more then humanity finding other ways to torture and be cruel to animals -- finding new excuses, so that these acts will be permitted.  Imagine having one around your neck? the pain from the pinch and not to mention giving inexperienced users better chances at injuring their pets, whether intentionally or accidentally.  There are so many other ways to humanely train your pet without using such devices such as these... Think Compassion & Respect...

It has also been reported that beyond the irritation to the skin due to the prongs of these collars, there are also extreme injuries that can occur as well.

WE ARE ASKING ALL TO PLEASE RAISE UR PAW TODAY TO HAVE THESE CRUEL COLLARS BANNED, SO THAT INNOCENT LIFE WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO SUFFERING AND INJURIES - WE ALL HAVE VOICES LET'S USE THEM UNITED - BECAUSE ANIMALS DESERVE TO BE RESPECTED AND FOUGHT FOR.

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW

Heartbreaking Story - Owner Dies and Family Turns Away From Elderly Dog, who now sits in Shelter.

Imagine if a person you loved passed away, leaving you, a senior yourself not only alone, but unwanted by the family members of the person that loved you so dearly.

     That is what happened to a Senior Jack Russell Terrier named "Taco," who is now homeless & housed at a Long Island, N.Y., animal shelter. 

     This sweet baby, who is estimated at 12 years old, according to "Desperate Dogs of Long Island" facebook page. The family member who came to the shelter left without taking the senior baby back.

This was the following information posted - which is truly heartbreaking;

"Found as a stray, his "Owner" came in a week later - he said Taco was his father's dog, and his father died. He then took one look at Taco, said "You can keep him" and promptly left.

     Taco now joins the list of many unwanted animals at the shelter, and he waits.. in a cage. According to the page TACO is indifferent towards other dogs, and due to his arthritis, a home with older children or adults is preferred. He needs a home without cats and this shelter also requires a meet and greet.

We are asking all to please take a moment to share "TACO'S STORY" and network on behalf of this sweet senior baby :(

Contact - aboyd@brookhaven.org

FACEBOOK LINK HERE - https://www.facebook.com/DesperateDogsOfLongIsland/photos/a.745105522203044.1073742121.429442887102644/745105528869710/?type=1&theater

Please RAISE UR PAW and HELP SAVE THIS INNOCENT LIFE.

POLICE KILLS COW AFTER IT ESCAPES FROM BALTIMORE SLAUGHTERHOUSE.

BALTIMORE --- Once again another innocent life is taken, a life that was merely escaping the imprisonment from a slaughterhouse in the city on a downtown street, Friday morning (Friday the 13th).

    The innocent cow was shot shorty after 10:15 a.m. in the Mount Vernon neighborhood - authorities believing that the cow had escaped from the slaughterhouse in West Baltimore. 

Authorities also stated that they received countless phone calls from business owners claiming their concerns about the animal that was running loose. A concern because the neighborhood is home to numerous bars, restaurants & shops.

According to an eye witness, who was walking to see a friend when he saw the animal running down the street, stated that he tried to get people out of the way and then heard four shots but didn't see the animal fall.

   After the shooting, Police then moved their cars to block the view where the animal laid, it's legs outstretched. 

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS STORY?  

STOP YULIN DOG MEAT EATING FESTIVAL - OUR OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Dear Mr. President;

   The Yulin Dog Meat Eating Festival's Actions Need to be stopped immediately. We the people, those who are compassionate and respectful to all animal life are coming together united in hopes that you will set aside this barbaric tradition and put the safety of innocent lives first - instead of permitting the brutality, inhumanity, torturous and slaughter of thousands of dogs as mere celebration to cruelty. 

     For years this festival has been permitted to go on - sacrificing life to fulfill the needs and demands of those who obviously have no consideration for life, and it is placing a inhumane and barbaric stain upon the image and reputation of your country - a stain that if not solved will tarnish the future generations to come. 

    As Mahatma Gandhi once said "The Greatness of a Nation and Its Moral Progress can be judged by the way its Animals are Treated" but with this cruelty and inhumanity that so many put animals through, and Governments that allow this to occur has truly turned a blind eye from becoming a great nation, showing a role of Great Cruelty, by permitting the butcher, torture, skinning alive and slaughtering thousands of dogs, mistreatment and inhumane actions that only show failure to Earth's Creatures and the decreasing hope in humanity.

Is this truly the outcome that we want to leave behind? 

    We need to unite as a WORLD and make a stand and demand that this festival be banned, and innocent lives saved, for all life is worth fighting for - without life where would the world be?  It is a disgrace to permit the cruelty and barbaric torture of man's best friend, and all animals -- We need to start caring instead of ignoring and turning away - SILENCE IS NOT THE ANSWER - TAKING ACTION IS.

Be A Voice for the Voiceless, hear their pleas/cries.

SIGN & SHARE THE PETITION - Be A Voice that Innocent Life Depends on --> https://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/president-of-the-people-s-republic-of-china-stop-the-yulin-dog-meat-eating-festival

RAISE UR PAW

DAIRY FARM HORROR -- Humanity at it's Worst.

So many believe and think that all dairy farms are picturesque - being deceived and not seeing the truth that lies behind closed doors of some.

     We take you to a dairy farm in Chilliwack, BC where a haunting and sickening video appeared of the brutality and cruelty that cows endured by inhumane workers that found their barbaric actions amusing - inflicting cruelty including the use of chains, canes, rakes and other objects to beat cows - with no sympathy or remorse for their actions.

     The VIDEO was recorded by an animal rights group, "MERCY FOR ANIMALS CANADA" and the media took to it quickly, shining the spotlight of the inhumanity and abuse,  which shows the employees brutally kicking and punching, among other cruelty the life that resided there.

     The member of the animal rights group, went undercover for 4 weeks at Chilliwack Cattle Sales Ltd and came face to face with what could only be described as "HORRIFIC ANIMAL ABUSE" - a video recorded between April 30-May 30 - listing many incidents regarding cruelty and abuse.

    It is clear that these "employees" have no regard for life, actions that sicken and anger so many and yet this form of cruelty is going unnoticed in so many places -- hiding in the shadows, leaving poor animals to continuously be victimized.

   In addition to the abuse that these poor animals go through, you can clearly see the signs of distress and injury - such things that anyone would assume that the owner of the establishment would have taken notice of  -- but apparently the owner, when shown the video was shocked that this was taking place in his business.

   You can't help but wonder how the owner didn't know - considering the clear signs of cruelty that these poor defenseless animals endured, unless he is the type of owner that worked behind a desk, and was not physically involved in the routine and happenings inside his establishment - or perhaps he did know and didn't want his business effected in a manner where the world had knowledge that he indeed knew what was going on. So many questions....

    This story should open our eyes to what is happening - which should get us more involved in speaking out for animals and standing up for their rights and welfare - instead of in some way pretending that this sort of abuse, cruelty is not happening.  It should also get more owners of places such as this involved in the happenings of their businesses, and create stiffer and stricter punishment for those offenders so that "0 TOLERANCE" can be fulfilled.

RAISE UR PAW AND LET'S GET OUR VOICES HEARD - JUSTICE NEEDS TO BE SERVED!

TAKE ACTION: Help Ban the YULIN DOG MEAT EATING FESTIVAL! HELP NEEDED!

HELP AND SUPPORT IS NEEDED - LET YOUR PAWS & VOICES BE SEEN AND HEARD!

   We at "RAISE UR PAW" are requesting assistance & voices against another barbaric act of humanity, one that is being permitted to continue, despite a worldwide outcry by animal rights activists -- The nightmare is called "THE ANNUAL YULIN DOG MEAT FESTIVAL" which is due to take place in YULIN, CHINA on JUNE 21, 2014.

   This hellish annual festival involves what some call savouring the "delights" of dog meat hotpot, lynchees, and strong liquor on the SUMMER SOLICE - but those of us who are animal lovers, and advocates/activists know the TRUTH behind this sick event, that it includes the torture, suffering and the murderous acts on countless dogs, and although some say it is a "cherished tradition" all we see is another excuse to put innocent lives through hell - sacrificing life in order to fulfill human's inhumane behavior.

   We fear that the demand for lives that are sacrificed at these festivals will not only increase the abductions of strays and pets, but will also increase the hellish prisons that canines are being raised in for such inhumane events - known as local dog farms.

   Time is Ticking -- and the massive killing of dogs will soon begin, considering that it takes a few days for dog meat butchers (dealers) to prepare for the one day event.  Since there are no animal welfare laws on the mainland - you can just imagine the gruesome events that will progress - and the innocent blood that will be shed.

RAISE UR PAW TODAY AND BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS...

If we refuse to raise our voices and ignore the cries/pleas of these lives then we are not only accessories to their deaths and suffering, but we are ignoring and refusing the hope in humanity to help those in need. 

READ MORE HERE: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/china-dog-meat-festival-2014-10000-dogs-be-slaughtered-yulin-summer-solstice-celebration-1451869

Be Part Of The Action--- SAY NO TO YULIN DOG MEAT EATING FESTIVAL - Let Our Voices Be United And Let them Be Raised For the Whole World To Hear!

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW

SHINE LIGHT ON DOG MEAT TRADE - OPEN LETTER TO WORLDWIDE MEDIA -

Dear Worldwide Media:

   We are desperately reaching out to you in hopes that you will find it in your hearts to shine the spotlight on a barbaric and inhumane issue that is torturing & stealing the innocent lives of countless man's best friend - an issue called the "DOG MEAT TRADE"

    There are so many voices already speaking out against this issue, but unfortunately many of these voices are going unheard & their attempts going unseen -- and it is truly important to have media involved so that more innocent lives will be saved and eyes opened to what inhumanity is happening in the world, and doesn't life deserve to be looked at as part of the world, and not what we can subject them too for our own inhumane reasons?

    The unspeakable cruelty that these innocent dogs go through on a daily basis is unimaginable - being constantly beaten, skilled & many boiled alive -- all due to a sickening theory that this form of abuse supposedly tenderizes the meat, creating a false belief that the adrenaline being released during their painful death enhances flavor.
    
    How can we consider this act of torture and suffering Normal, or allowed to continue? we wouldn't consider these actions normal or permitted to go on if they were happening to humans - so what makes animals any different, for they feel as we do, and are living beings as we are -- and yet their cries/pleas are continuously ignored by many, because in the eyes of some humanity, animals are here for our purposes and not their own.

    We understand that there are so many other issues throughout the world - but we must not forget the issues that are affecting animals, issues that are slowly being passed to our future, and growing at a rate that if nothing is done,will forever stain our beautiful world.

It is our responsibility as humanity to be guardians for life - to be role models and educators, to represent respect and compassion - to educate, encourage and empower, and we hope that you will take part in spreading the word and being part of the action to change the laws within these countries that permit these inhumane actions and make it illegal through new clearly enforceable laws which will prohibit the trafficking of animals for the meat trade, ban the torture, abuse & slaughter of man's best friend, define these animals as companions and not "menu items" ..

    Together we can make a difference - As a compassionate World, humanity, and souls - the time to act is now for a solution. Will You Raise Ur Paw?

Your Support Is Greatly Appreciated
RAISE UR PAW.