21. World Animal Week reaches the UN
that animals can feel pain and suffer, and encourage governments to make and enforce laws that benefit animals – laws that can also protect people and the environment. Jakob Strom, Counsellor for Economic and Social Affairs,
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22. Campaign to end bullfighting in Catalonia gathers momentum
many bulls die slowly and painfully, as the matador’s death blow often pierces the lungs instead of the heart, and the bulls are left drowning in their own blood. Cultural heritage is no excuse for inflicting such pain on a frightened
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23. Speak out against slaughter: Whales need you
their injuries. Imagine the pain. This cruelty isn’t wanted or needed. With your support we can stop it. The majority of Norwegians oppose whaling A 2009 opinion poll found that the majority of Norwegians agree the suffering
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24. Stray Animals
causing the animals great pain and suffering. They are also ineffective in the long term as they do not address the cause of the problem. Responsible pet ownership A stray dog in Thailand© WSPA In many countries the majority of stray
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25. US stars take action for World Animal Week
recognition that can feel pain, can suffer, and that people have a responsibility to put an end to cruelty around the world. Say animals matter to you! >> Animal champions “Whether providing comfort and companionship in our homes
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26. Duvets: a nightmare for geese
This practice causes extreme pain and distress to the birds as is evident by the bleeding from their follicles and the apparent fear paralyses exhibited by the birds.†Farms use this method primarily because it is more cost effective. While
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27. Boost to animal welfare education in Peru
can experience pleasure, pain and suffering, and that humans have the intrinsic responsibility to care for the animals they interact with. “These teachers then become local advocates, passing their knowledge and training to their
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28. Fiji stands up for a world where animals matter
animals matter and can feel pain and experience suffering. It will send the message that all of us – from individuals to governments – have a responsibility to put an end to cruelty around the world. The government of Cambodia
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29. WSPA acts as volcano threatens communities and animals
antibiotics, vitamins, pain killers and other animal medicines to the affected area with the support of local government. These will feed or treat: Over 1,000 cattle 100 horses and donkeys More than 550 pigs 70 sheep 20 llamas 1,000
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30. Pet care
from discomfort. Free from pain, injury and disease. Free from fear and distress. Free to express normal behaviour.
This final point means that we should be understand our pets’ behavioural needs and give them the opportunity to
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