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11. Catalonian public demands end to bullfighting

history across Spain. While polls and dwindling attendances have long indicated that bullfighting has no place in modern-day Spain, public opinion had not been successfully harnessed in a campaign until this year. With Prou ,

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12. â€˜Caracas Declarationâ€™ unites anti-bullfighting efforts

for the Protection of Animals WSPA's work Latest news News 2010 News 2009 News 2008

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13. Catalonian parliament edges towards bullfighting ban

Animals matter Please support the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare

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14. Four of the foulest journeys on earth

to Lebanon, horses from Spain to Italy and Pigs from Canada to Hawaii. Undercover footage filmed over two years by a global coalition of animal welfare groups has revealed the brutality of transporting animals long distances simply to be

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15. Bullfighting: a blood sport

massive suffering on the animals involved. We believe cultural heritage is no excuse. It is shocking that bullfighting still exists in a European Union (EU), which prides itself on being a world leader in animal welfare. The Amsterdam

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16. WSPA Cheers Bullring Closure Reports

last bullring in Barcelona, Spain, is due to close, due to lack of public interest in the cruel spectator sport. In 2003 WSPA and ADDA (Asociacion Defensa Derechos Animal) presented a petition to the Catalan city of Barcelona, with the aim of

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17. Leona Lewis - Animals matter to me - WSPA International

for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is urging the worldâ€™s governments to recognise that Animals can suffer and feel pain. This recognition is the first and most important step in ensuring we have stronger laws to safeguard Animal

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18. Worst Spanish company stopped from transporting horses

of transport regulations in Spain, who have a positive relationship with Animals' Angels and ANDA. Fighting cruelty through the law The Handle with Care coalition calls for the enforcement of EU transport regulations on the Spainâ€“Italy

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19. Press release: European Commission receives petition calling for end to long...

long distance transport of animals Press release: European Commission receives petition calling for end to long distance transport of animals Feb 26, 2009 Tweet A coalition of animal Welfare groups headed by the

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20. Petition power: Handle with Care welcomed by EU

for up to 36 hours between Spain and Italy without stopping for water or rest. We saw many injuries, and most horses were suffering from dehydration and stress,â€ said GarcÃ©s. â€œThis cruelty could easily be avoided by humanely

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