Open Letter to Government Of Canada - Message of Mercy

Dear Government of Canada;

    I am writing this open letter to you in hopes that you will hear our pleas for mercy, and acknowledge the voices of not just many Canadians, but voices of the world as well to end the Canadian Seal Hunt and spare the lives of the innocent.

    We are coming to you to show that your promotion for the commercial seal hunt is not an economical necessary activity, that there is nothing "humane" about stealing the lives of innocent animals for mere profit, no matter how much you try to sugar coat or justify this crime against nature - for that is what it is, a crime, and as a crime it needs to be stopped before it is too late.

   As a Canadian, I truly understand that measures need to be taken in order to boost our country's economy, but shedding the innocent blood of beings is not a method that should be permitted - that clubbing seals with hakapiks, a long club with a spike on one end, or shooting these babies should not be considered "humane" - it is far from this, destroying families and lives for something that is no longer required... we need to develop more compassionate approaches to build our economy instead of slaughtering those who co-habit this land with us - that animals need to be respected and protected, as we, humanity want to be respected and protected. 

    But it seems that such protection and respect only goes as far as humanity in many cases - leaving innocent animals to be tortured, abused etc because of the fact that they are voiceless and mere animals in many eyes.  According to articles that I have come across - there is apparently documentation of such cruelty and violation of Marine Mammal Restrictions in the past years - such as sealers leaving injured seals to die slowly, hooking and dragging animals that are still consciously struggling and in pain - even to the point that some are skinned while still alive --- so I ask how is this industry "humane" again?  

   The purpose that we are coming to you is because the Government subsidizes this out-dated and no longer necessary industry - apparently spending millions of dollars on this failed hunt - millions which could be put towards more useful activities and such things as education, health care, other industries that can boost up our economy, other than taking lives that do not deserve to be stolen.

     It is necessary to take steps towards a more compassionate future - so that future generations can truly be proud that we worked together to respect and care for life, instead of seeing these living souls, that we were meant to be guardians for, as mere profit making possessions - for no one should have the right to put a being through pain, suffering and death in order to make the almighty dollar.  That is not what humanity should be about.

We are hoping that you will open your eyes and your hearts and see the truth - that the commercial seal hunt is nothing more that pain and anguish which desperately needs to be stopped once and for all - We must work together and unite our voices for animals in need, and that begins with our own backyards. 

THANK YOU
RAISEURPAW

SHUT DOWN COPENHAGEN ZOO - Where is the Respect for Life?

When you hear the name COPENHAGEN ZOO, what comes to mind???

     According to many, the name and business stirs up outrage, fueling a wildfire of negativity due to the fact that this ZOO had previously killed and dissected a healthy giraffe named "MARIUS".  A death that became a worldwide topic, especially when this slaughter was permitted to be witnessed by an audience, with young children included.   The whole ordeal got much of the world's attention, bringing upon negative comments and even some support over this crime against nature --- but it seems that the COPENHAGEN ZOO didn't let this negative publicity get to them - for once again they sharpened their executioner's axes and took the lives of four living beings (LIONS) shedding their innocent blood - a 16 year old male lion, a 14 year old lioness, and 2 baby cubs.

     This horrific killing was brought upon, when the zoo got another male lion, making way for a new pride according to the countless articles that I read.  With this new addition into the picture, the ZOO became worried and took it upon themselves to end the lives of these four babies as part of a "GENERATIONAL SHIFT" to avoid the risk of inbreeding -- 4 deaths that could have been avoided if they only took the time to arrange and take the time to take more humane measures.  

      According to the EAZA (European Association of ZOOS & AQUARIA) the Copenhagen Zoo has not broken any codes of conduct or acted inhumanely - although the EAZA regrets the deaths of these innocent living beings, they also recognize the RIGHT of the ZOO to humanely cull them in line with their policies.

This statement right here by the EAZA is just plain ridiculous and angering, stating that this is permitted to occur because the zoo broke no codes of conduct -- the COPENHAGEN ZOO failed their obligations to these innocent animals, slaughtering four innocent lives to make room for one, and not taking an ounce of time to reach out to other places to accept these animals instead of having them butchered -- what happened to being compassionate and respectful to living life - to protect and show mercy upon innocent life, what happened to humanity?

      These four lions, Earth's Children, were destroyed because once again some humans believe that they have the right to do so, that they have ownership of these babies -- and throw away the duty of being guardians to animals.  Who gives a place such as the Copenhagen Zoo the RIGHT to murder life, life that has done nothing to deserve this inhumanity?

      It is time for the WORLD to unite and come together to speak out and raise their paws to get the COPENHAGEN ZOO shut down for good -- enough is enough with these brutal killings - there is absolutely no excuse to justify what this place is doing.  How can anyone support a place that chooses death instead of life - BREAK THE SILENCE, RAISE UR PAW 

WHAT DO YOU THINK??

WHERE IS THE JUSTICE - Woman Who Tortures Dog Gets Short Prison Sentence.

We all have heard about the case of the woman who tortured boyfriend's dog to death -- for those who haven't here is a small recap -- 

From ARTICLE that I READ:

22 year old, SEAN JANAS, was charged with mistreating and poisoning her boyfriend's dog, MARY, a 4 year old German Shepherd Mix, who died due to the cruel treatment-- apparently JANAS had kept a diary of her actions  

here are a couple of entries from JANAS' DIARY:

" I've done lots of things already. I've given her drano, bleach and a lot of pain pills lol one night she got all tweaked out because of it, it was so funny."

" I have never hated an animal so much in my life, much less hate one or beat one. But the pleasure I get from watching her whimper in pain and cry out for help as I shove drano and bleach down her throat is like no other."

SEAN JANAS, blamed her cruel action on her heroin addiction and apologized for her actions in court.

     The court handed SEAN JANAS a 27 month prison term, given a credit for the 477 days that she has already spent in jail for her crime. Once she is released from prison, she will remain on supervised probation for two and half years, and will not be permitted to own another animal for 5 years.... 

IS THIS JUSTICE????

     Of course not, the way I see it she has committed not only the act of torture/abuse, but also murder.  Why should torture/murder be considered differently, when it is committed against an animal - This woman has committed more than just one crime against nature, and it is time that something is done to protect the lives of the innocent instead of handing down these mere slaps on the wrists - to take or torture a life, is still taking and torturing a life - whether be on human or animal, and there should be no difference.

      It is time for our justice system and Government to start helping in the fight to protect lives - these small sentences is not teaching or preventing anything.  Animal Abuse/cruelty, torture and murder is still on the rise so it is seen that these laws are failing these poor innocent lives that are being subjected and sacrificed by the hands of these offenders.  

    RAISE UR PAW and voice and show your support to get laws changed - WRITE to your Government Officials, protest until voices are heard. We need to be the change we wish to see in the World. 

THANK YOU
RAISE UR PAW

LIFE OR DEATH: Just thoughts on 4 Year old boy attacked by pitbull.

When I first read the story about four-year old Arizona boy, Kevin being severely attacked by a pitbull named Mickey, my mind went into extreme overdrive, not just as an animal lover but as a parent as well.

    According to the article the four year old, Kevin Vicente, was a the home of the dog's owner with his babysitter - The pitbull Mickey was chained in his own backyard in South Phoenix, when the little boy reached for a bone that was lying nearby - and that is when the attack occurred. The little boy received severe facial injuries and will require multiple surgeries, thus leading to permanent scarring.

It is also stated that hospital workers were traumatized after seeing Kevin's injuries, and now he has to eat and breathe through tubes.

   A witness of the attack, Guadalupe Villa, said that Mickey attacked the boy NOT in warning, but to inflict damage! The witness is also the girlfriend to the owner of Mickey, and has known the dog since he was a puppy - and apparently, according to Guadalupe Villa, 6 months before the attack on Kevin, Mickey had killed a puppy who had come into the yard - and states she wants the dog (Mickey) put down.

   As a parent, I believe it is our job to protect our children no matter what - when they feel pain, we want to take that pain upon ourselves instead of them going through it, or if someone hurts them, we do everything in our power to stand up, speak out for them - because they are our children, a parental nature.

    What this little boy went through, no child should experience - I do not think it is the little boy's fault - but I do believe that the babysitter and the girlfriend should be held responsible as well - considering that the babysitter should have been watching the little boy considering that Kevin was her responsibility, thus including his safety,  and the witness knew about past attack on the puppy by Mickey, and yet still permitted the little boy to be in the same area as the dog - even if the dog was chained or not. 

     I do have to say it is hard to debate a story such as this, considering from an animal lover's point of view and a parent.  I also believe that when it comes to the fate of the dog, the courts should take into consideration the babysitter's and the witness' statements and involvement - their part in this situation is an important piece also considering that they were both present and that knowledge of past experience with the dog was known and yet nothing was done to keep the little boy out of harm's way.

     I understand the outrage of the world, and of the parents of the little boy - however, I do believe that  Mickey and Kevin should not be the only two that are involved in this debate - but also the other two who were also involved (babysitter and witness).

 I wanted to add this little bit of my opinion - I know that there will be those who will agree or disagree with it, and I believe that no matter what the outcome is, there is going to be suffering, and to be honest this could have probably been all avoided - and thus saving two lives that wouldn't have been destroyed today.

I do pray and send thoughts to Kevin and his family.

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW

TRAPPED WITHIN THE ICE - Update on 40 dolphins struggling off Newfoundland Town.

UPDATE: All 40 dolphins are now gone :( it is truly heartbreaking to hear about innocent lives perishing like this - Want to thank all who work tirelessly to help raise voices to save these innocent lives, although our prayers for them to be saved were not answered.

The Buzz began with a call for help about 40 white beak dolphins, including mothers and calves, who were trapped this weekend after being encircled by ice near CAPE RAY in NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA, pushing them towards the shallow waters -- this call caught the attention of countless others worldwide, joining together to do what they could in order to get these poor babies saved from a fate that laid ahead.

 BERT OSMOND, local resident first noticed the stranded lives yesterday. 

    Although many calls were coming in by many pleading individuals to help these defenseless animals who were struggling desperately to be freed, officials say that there is little that can be done due to the dangerous weather and ice conditions.  

According to what I have read on VOCM.COM - WAYNE LEDWELL, of the whale release and stranding group stated that human safety is paramount when considering whether or not to save the animals. He also stated that the weather conditions in the area are so bad, people would be risking their lives to try and intervene.

      Sadly this morning, most of the pod have passed away due to the conditions, leaving just three of these beautiful animals still alive, but in really bad shape - riddled with sores that they endured from their fight to try and escape their icy prison.

       The news about this not only stirred outrage and sorrow, but it also brought upon understanding of the difficulties that would be present in order to save these innocent lives - that lives would be at risk due to poor weather and ice conditions that of the animals and those who try to save them.

       However I do believe that this should be an eye-opener in case a situation like this surfaces again - perhaps creating certain methods and strategies that can be used or performed - mind you that is just my thought.   

I do want to send out a RAISE UR PAW SHOUTOUT to all those who united their voices to take part in trying to help these babies, the hours of spreading the word, reaching out to others in hopes that these innocent lives would be saved and so much more - It truly shows that when faced with a situation like this that humanity can unite as one - even if the outcome is not a good one :( Blessings to you all.

THANK YOU
RAISE UR PAW

RAISE UR PAW and CLUB the SEAL HUNT! MY VIEWS!

As a Canadian Animal Activist/Advocate, I truly felt the need to comment on an article that CTV NORTHERN NEWS had posted about CANADA SET TO ARGUE AGAINST EU BAN OF SEAL PRODUCTS AT INTERNATIONAL HEARING...

    I truly don't understand how CANADA can defend such an act of cruelty towards innocent living life, that they don't acknowledge and see the barbaric nature of such a practice, subsidizing this cruelty and death of countless seals - because in my opinion I feel this trade is as out-dated as some of the food cans in my pantry.

     Although I am sure that there are some that will argue with my opinions, stating that this practice is humane, needed, a way of controlling the populations etc - I believe also that many others who love and respect life and are animal activists/advocates agree with me that there is nothing humane about taking an innocent life - and that these mere excuses are made in trying to justify such barbaric actions, and convince oneself and others that this is something alright and needed with good reason - But what good reason is there?

      How is shooting or striking the poor animal on the head with a hakapik or club humane? then ensuring that the innocent animal is dead before cutting major arteries and letting them bleed out for about a minute before skinning them --- which I believe, in my own opinion, some of the "hunters" don't actually do (not waiting for the animal to be dead I mean!)

     According to the statement made by, ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTER, LEONA AGLUKKAQ - which is included in the article I read - "We will work with Canadian Sealers to defend this industry as a healthy, humane, sustainable source of food, clothing and income"

      With this statement right here -- many are not believing these reasons - believing that the Government is merely defending this industry due to the money that they and the country are collecting from the sacrificing of these beautiful creatures - a money-making industry that even though is no longer needed, still accepted as long as the dollar signs and demand for this cruelty is still present.

            Our WORLD is changing, and it is time to bring in a change of compassion and humanity - to look towards a future where all innocent life is protected and permitted to live without the fear of being treated like a simple object of trade --- there should be no argument about that! It is important to create methods and strategies so that the sacrificing of innocent blood ends, and the dawn of a humane and compassionate world begins.

       Please Government of Canada rethink this SEAL HUNT ISSUE,  If we as the WORLD cannot work together to STOP the destruction, suffering and murder of animals then there is truly no hope for humanity - and that there being said is something that none of us want to see.

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW
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Open Letter to South African President Jacob Zuma - Ban The Canned Hunts

Dear Mr. President Zuma,

     Today, we the people of the world, are coming together in hopes that you will Raise Ur Paw and Ban the Canned Hunting that is being permitted to occur in your country.

     It is time that we join united, to not only show the greatness of our nation, but to come together as humanity and begin to reach towards solutions that will save the countless innocent lives that are being sacrificed for the inhumane and cruel actions of those who merely see the voiceless as trophies, and not as living beings who co-habit the earth with us for their own purposes and not for the purposes of humanity.

     Is it truly fair that life be treated in this manner? is this how we want future generations to learn about us, that we were a species that had no respect for the life of animals -- that we would sell innocent life, that has done nothing to us, as objects, possessions and trophies - imprisoning them in areas in which they cannot physically escape from the bullets of predators -- due to being enclosed, human raised so there is no fear of human presence, and some even drugged, and for what purpose? So that the almighty dollar can be made from the shedding of their innocent blood.

      Canned Hunting needs to be stopped, there are already so many issues that innocent animals are going through due to the hands of humanity - why are we adding more to the list, why do we believe we have the right to put the lives of animals at risk like this? It is a shame that we have taken these beautiful creatures that make the world a beautiful place and disrespect and betray them in such a barbaric manner -- this here, and other issues that animals go through because of humanity is the true reason why the hope in humanity is fading fast.

       We ask, as the world and humanity, to please take compassionate and humane steps to bring this industry to an end before it destroys the lives of the voiceless, and brings down the beauty and tourism industry of your country.  You hold the power within your hands to do what is right, to raise your paw and voice to make a stand along with us - to rebuild the hope in humanity by protecting and caring for all life, be that of human or animal in your country.

CANNED HUNTING is nothing more than cruel and heartless murder - reflecting poorly on the culture of your country and should be considered a crime against society, nature, and humanity. This practice is NOT conservation, NOT Science, and NOT species survival - it is MURDER and DESTRUCTION. 

Thank You
RAISE UR PAW
   
Please Email South Africa President Jacob Zuma = President@po.gov.za