WHOA WALMART! Our Open Letter To Walmart To Ban Gestation Crates

To The Executives of Walmart;

    We at Raise Ur Paw, a not-for-profit Incorporation, and countless voices of the world, are requesting that you take the appropriate measures against the use of gestation crates, an inhumane and cruel practice in which you support within your supply chains of pork.

    This horrific display of cruelty is in no means appropriate for a civilized society - and the fact that you as a corporation are taking part in such an act is not only shameful, but a damaging effect upon your reputation, which is leading many to rethink their consumer contribution to your company - an outcome that I am sure you don't want to occur.

    You must understand that Gestation Crates are damaging to the physical and psychological development and well-being of these intelligent and innocent animals - and to play a role in this inhumane practice is simply unacceptable, and we hope that you will take the steps along with countless others to remove your role and participation from this cruel display and be part of compassion and respect to life.

     These babies are not objects or possessions for profit, they are living beings that deserve to be treated with the utmost respect and compassion - and these gestation crates that many industries are supporting, are simply prisons for profit that absolutely NO LIFE should have to endure or be prisoners of.

Please RAISE UR PAW and Ban the Use of Gestation Crates - it is time that the world becomes united and protect/save the lives of innocent animals - for they are more important than the almighty dollar.

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW

    

     

    

    

PIGGY PRISON - The Horrors of Gestation Crates

This little piggy went to the market, this little piggy stayed home, and this little piggy spends the rest of its life inside a gestation crate, unable to move, cruelly crammed inside.

   According to information collected, GESTATION CRATES are used in intensive pig farming - where sows are kept during pregnancy and in effect for most of their adult lives.  These crates measure 6.6FT X 2.0 FT and can house sows weighing up to 900 lbs - not much room for a living being.

    It is just this concern and issue that is giving negative attention to these "piggy prisons", stirring up outrage worldwide about the unhealthy and cruel conditions, which is leading many to protest and petition Governments and their officials to put a ban on the use of such "Crates of Cruelty".

    But it seems that those that are for these gestation crates, are arguing and firing back saying that such gestation crates are needed for these lives, because without them the pigs would develop a social heirarchy and fight between themselves.

If this is truly the case of the matter --- then why are these crates not bigger or expanded so that these innocent lives at least are able to move and enjoy somewhat of their lives, instead of being crammed in a limited spot, creating unhealthy conditions, not only physically but perhaps psychologically as well.

    It is important that we understand and acknowledge the intelligence level of such animals - highly social, curious, form cooperative and sophisticated social groups, not to mention they feel pain, stress and fear - and it is clearly observed that such development is being damaged by such confinement and conditions of these crates - immobilized, creating suffering not only to the physical aspect of these living beings, but psychological as well (frustration, distress).

     According to further research, it seems that more companies are now moving away from the "Gestation Crate" Practice, due to these concerns and issues that these innocent beings are being subjected too and that individuals nationwide (including celebrities) are uniting their voices together to get legislation to get this practice outlawed - which in my opinion is a great idea, because this practice is not only cruel and inhumane, but I believe it to be a violation of the rights/welfare of these animals - which is a true crime against nature.

MORE INFORMATION ON GESTATION CRATES --->  http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/confinement_farm/facts/gestation_crates.html

    We must not only gain the support and voices of individuals worldwide, but also the Government and Media Voices and Attention as well - for they hold certain powers and push that can make these crates of cruelty a thing of the past and to show that such inherently cruel methods of inhumanity have no place in a civilized society.

    It is time to put the rights and welfare of innocent animals first for a change, instead of the almighty dollar.  Cruelty to living beings is unacceptable, and therefore needs to be stopped - for if such display of inhumanity was being put upon humanity, it would have been banned before it was even started - Let's give Animals the same respect and compassion... Join the Fight to Stop the Use of Gestation Crates.

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW



    

MAKE A CHANGE - Speak Against Taiji

To Whom it May Concern;

      We at Raise Ur Paw, a Not-For-Profit Incorporation, are constantly following the Taiji Dolphin Slaughter/Enslavement that is occurring in Taiji, Japan from September to March every year.  We must say that such actions against these beautiful and intelligent creatures is truly a crime against nature, and unacceptable in a civilized and humane world that we reside in.

     As the continuous outrage and pleas for the banning of this inhumanity escalates, we as a united world are also observing that Government Officials are continuing to ignore and turn a blind eye from the truth that they are allowing to take place, and that truth is inhumanity and cruelty for the mere almighty dollar – a piece of paper that has the blood of innocent lives upon it and on the hands of those that are involved.

    This inhumanity is staining a beautiful country with negativity on its reputation, and also subjecting the individuals of the country with health issues that are linked to the many concerns of consuming dolphin meat (high levels of mercury and perhaps other toxins that cause health issues.) and it’s clear to see that such issues, along with the countless lives that are lost and tortured, are not showing any importance to the Government, for they continue to allow this brutality and it is time for a change.

    We at Raise Ur Paw take to heart the quote that Winston Churchill once said, “To improve is to change; to perfect is to change often” – and although change can be scary sometimes, it can also be a truly important educational and world changing experience – thus meaning, that if we can show the greatness of a nation by making a change for the better, then perhaps many others will follow our footsteps in creating a more compassionate and humane world in which we live in.

     Many animal angels so far have contributed so much dedication, time, effort, money, etc to be part of getting this slaughter/enslavement stopped – individuals who have gone above and beyond their call of duty to help save lives that are truly important, and now the support and power of the Government is needed – whether it be from the Government of Japan, to USA, to Canada – and that support should be more than just concerns, it needs to be actions – for actions speak louder than words.

     This being said, such change does not have to just relate to the dolphin slaughter /enslavement of Taiji, but to all issues that our voiceless face on a daily basis, and if Governments truly do hear and speak for the voices of the world, then they will take part in raising their paws along with us to help save and protect the innocent lives that have every reason to be in this world as we do, and that laws are desperately needed to be set and to be enforced – for if we continue on down this path of destruction of our voiceless, then we have truly failed as a world and as humanity.

      Please Spread this message and speak up for our voiceless, for we are more than just their guardians but their voices as well.

Thank You

RAISE UR PAW    

BABY ELEPHANTS KIDNAPPED FROM MOTHERS!

Innocent lives are being kidnapped from their mothers and Government Officials are not hearing the pleas that such actions could cost these babies their lives.

   Heartbreaking and disturbing baby elephants are being kidnapped from their mothers and the Government of Zimbabwe has admitted to capturing these lives for export to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and that the warning from conservation groups aren't being heard that taking these babies from their mothers could kill them.

   According to the articles in which I read, Saviour Kasukuwere, Zimbabwe's environment minister, stated that it was normal for wildlife to be captured in the country's largest game reserve and exported from time to time, but along with this statement he denied reports that the animals were destined for Chinese Zoos, saying they were destined for the UAE - but we have to truly ask ourselves if that is really what is going on - or is there more behind the story then meets the eye? 

TELEGRAPH ARTICLE: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/zimbabwe/11273307/Zimbabwes-government-admits-capturing-baby-elephants-to-send-to-UAE.html

    The Zimbabwe's National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ZNSPCA) state that they are urgently investigating the alleged sale - trying to speak to those who they believe brokered the deal and check on the welfare of the captured animals. 

JANE UNCHAINED - https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10154878854460693&set=vb.114250430692&type=2&theater

    We must understand and acknowledge that when it comes to LIVE EXPORT, there is absolutely no telling what the conditions will be of these living beings, especially since their health and welfare are already at risk from being taken away from their mothers at such a young age.  Sometimes live export just wants to get the shipment to their destination and leads to the neglect of certain aspects and strategies that could have serious consequences to the safety and well-being of these babies, which sometimes leads to heartbreaking and angering outcomes.... Death!

     The Governments are obviously not taking this into account, not understanding that these babies' lives and health are not only at risk, but should be considered more important than the money and profit that comes from the selling of them - that these babies are fully dependent on their mothers, not only for the milk in which their mothers provide, which they need until at least the fifth year of their lives, but also the nurturing aspect. Therefore, if taken away from them, their health will surely diminish, leading many of them to die.

    The blame should not only be put upon the Governments that have hand in this situation, but LIVE EXPORT as well, for accepting to take part in this unethical cruelty - and also the brokers that have a role in this.  

 Such animal cruelty and inhumane actions need to be prevented and stopped immediately, and we hope that each individual of the world will take part in raising their paws and voices to stand up and speak out in support. 

Please RAISE UR PAW TODAY! 

Thank You!

    

     

SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN!

HO! HO! HO! HERE COMES SANTA PAWS!

    Raise Ur Paw Inc. has created it's official "Santa Paws" Campaign - a campaign established to reach out globally to all individuals in hopes that they will give the gift of love this holiday season.

    Our mission is to involve a nationwide network of individuals to help, not only raise donations for local animal shelters and humane societies, but to also raise social consciousness about the innocent lives that are residing within these places - lives that are in desperate need of loving homes and families.
RAISE UR PAW AND GIVE THE GIFT OF LOVE!

    During this time of year, many are purchasing young companion animals as presents - and some will later on find themselves in these shelters/humane societies - whether they be kill shelters or no-kill shelters - it is extremely important that we remind others that animals are not presents but living beings, and that taking care of our voiceless is a lifetime commitment, as it would be if you were bringing a human child into your home. 

    We are hoping that our "SANTA PAWS" event will unite nationwide voices, support and helping hands to make the wishes of sheltered animals come true. Whether it be a special individual opening their hearts and home to an animal in need, volunteering a moment of your time to show these innocent lives you care, or even donate (money, food, etc) to your local animal shelters/humane societies - a special gesture that would mean so much.

   Take part this year in making "SANTA PAWS" a global event, not only as a helping gesture - but also a gesture of hope, faith, love and a unity showing the greatness of our nation.  Christmas is a time of love and Giving, so let's raise our paws together and share this love to not only mankind, but to animals as well - spread the spirit of Christmas worldwide, and bring happiness into the lives that so desperately need us.


Thank You
Raise Ur Paw

     



    

Stop Gadhimai Slaughter - Our Open Letter to Government of Nepal.

Dear Government of Nepal,

       We as humanity, are coming to you in hopes of pleading one last time to put a stop to the World's largest animal sacrifice - during the Gadhimai Festival on Nov. 28th and 29th - in which you hold every five years.

      We truly understand that every person nationwide has their religion, their beliefs in what is right and wrong, and also the honor of tradition aiming at showing pride and respect towards a God or Goddess in which they worship and believe in - but we also understand that sacrificing approx. 500 thousand living animals - or even sacrificing one - in not only wrong, but also a mass mistreatment and torture to these living souls for the sake of a tradition and religion. 

    To slaughter so many in such inhumane and disrespectful ways, is an outrage and disgrace, not only to others around the world, but to also many residents of your country - believing that this slaughter is not a "religious act" but as a primary profitable enterprise, and there is no justifiable reason to permit such extreme cruel and inhumane actions - whether it be religious or profitable - murder is wrong.

    Please understand that no amount of money (profit) is worth this brutality and inhumanity that this mass slaughter brings - and the fear and terror that these beautiful beings endure is more than just heartbreaking but has no place in a civilized world today - and it's important that we step away from the violence and mercilessness towards animals, and show the Greatness of Our Nation by sowing compassion in honor of those in which we believe, and not shed the blood of the innocent.

    So we plead, for the Greatness of your Nation, Ban this ritual - Don't Sacrifice The Innocent, End the Brutality and Animal Sacrifice.

Sincerely,

Raise Ur Paw, and humanity of the World.

Related Links ---> http://raiseurpawnews.blogspot.ca/2014/11/festival-of-blood-ban-gadhimai-ritual.html

     

FESTIVAL OF BLOOD - Ban The Gadhimai Ritual Slaughter Festival

HOW MUCH INNOCENT BLOOD WILL BE SHED BY GADHIMAI FESTIVAL IN NEPAL?  500,000 ANIMALS WILL BE MURDERED- OVER THE COURSE OF THE TWO DAY SLAUGHTER.

   That's right folks, 500,000 innocent souls will be brutally slaughtered over the course of the two day festival that Nepal will be holding - a festival that is considered to be one of the largest "religious" slaughters after the Eid-ul-Azha festival which was held by the muslims.

   This blood bath festival is celebrated once every five years, and according to sources the animal sacrifices are due to be performed on November 28th and 29th, 2014 - which will welcome hundreds of thousands of individuals to the Bara District.

    At this moment the rise of voices and the outcries are growing worldwide, flooding social media and stemming out, joining hand in hand against the festival's treatment and actions against these innocent animals, hoping and praying that something will be done to protect and save these lives from a fate that is worse than death.  

    Unfortunately, it seems that such outcries and pleas are falling upon deaf ears - considering that the organized committee has turned away from the requests and pleas of humanity and decided to go ahead with the festival as planned and thus means the beheading of buffalo while they are conscious, animals slaughtered using anything, starved for days so these poor babies are weak and can't resist the killers and so much more :(

It is just this ignoring that makes many of us not only become outraged, but question where humanity has went too when such inhumane celebrations such as this is permitted to continue, not only towards those involved but Government officials that are allowing it also - and to use the words "religious" or "culture" , many believe that these are mere excuses in order to treat and kill life so disrespectfully and inhumanely, an out-dated cruelty that needs to be stopped.

READ ABOUT IT: LINK http://action.ciwf.org.uk/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=119&ea.campaign.id=29144&ea.tracking.id=79a6928a&gclid=CIrVx9C40sECFWL4wgodm4EA_A

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: http://www.kinshipcircle.org/action_center/letter_new3.asp?LetterID=1913#autoletter

    This "festival" is nothing more than barbarism - claiming hundreds of thousands of lives, and showing the world that such acts of inhumanity exist and being permitted - without any form of punishment or justice against those who are involved.  NOT TO MENTION -  the involvement of LIVE EXPORT playing a major role by transporting many of these animals to such cruel and barbaric deaths.

PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION - https://www.change.org/p/stop-animal-sacrifice-gadhimai-festival-nepal-mass-animal-sacrifice

    We are requesting and pleading that everyone nationwide will join together and urge officials to take action to ban these sacrifices of animals - and to also urge LIVE EXPORT not to be involved in such inhumantiy. We need to understand that without the pressure of the World, these festivals will continue, and more and more innocent blood will be shed - do we really want such cruelty and display of inhumane actions to stain our world and hands? Of course not - but we need your help and support to stop this slaughter.

Please RAISE UR PAW along with us and lets make an impact worldwide.

Thank You

RAISE UR PAW