Action Alerts

Stop Wimbledon Park Golf Club from Killing Geese [ Wildlife ]

Action Alerts — 2010-07-15T13:30:02+00:00

We understand that Wimbledon Park Golf Club has contracted a pest control company to shoot Canada Geese, even though users of a nearby lake are encouraged to feed the birds. Reports state that Greylag geese and goslings have also been shot, and that 20 percent were not killed outright but suffered terribly until put out of their misery.

Please contact Wimbledon Park Golf Club and ask that they learn to share green spaces with wildlife instead of bringing in the killers.

Wimbledon Park Golf Club
Home Park Road
Wimbledon
London SW19 7HR

Email Wimbledon Park Golf Club

Stop the Killing of Pigeons [ Wildlife ]

Action Alerts — 2010-07-15T13:28:07+00:00

Please contact Wycombe District Council and urge them to seek humane, non-lethal advice instead of killing pigeons in the town centre. Culls do not work, as new birds will move in to the area once the cull is over. And culling is never humane.

Wycombe District Council
Queen Victoria Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1BB
Telephone: 01494 461000

Help Canadian Farmed Animals [ Factory farming ]

Action Alerts — 2010-07-13T16:36:05+00:00

On Friday June 18th, Canadian authorities discovered a barn full of pigs in Manitoba in horrific condition. The ventilation had been turned off, and feed and water withheld for some time. By the end of the weekend police reported that 500 pigs had died of starvation and/or suffocation, and almost 200 more were in such bad condition that they had to be euthanased. The remaining pigs were confiscated and received urgent medical care. This is the largest case of criminal farmed animal cruelty in Canadian history, and Canadians for the Ethical Treatment of Food Animals has asked for worldwide support in ensuring that the perpetrator is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Please email the Canadian Minister of Justice & Attorney General, and Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives, and urge them to make sure this happens:

The Hon. Andrew Swan, Minister of Justice & Attorney General - minjus@leg.gov.mb.ca The Hon. Stan Struthers, Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives - minagr@leg.gov.mb.ca

Read the full story Sign the petition View photographs from the case

Help Neglected Dogs [ Pet Trade ]

Action Alerts — 2010-06-03T14:15:20+00:00

We have been contacted by a local supporter who is concerned about some neglected dogs spotted in Charlton, Greenwich. Many dogs have been seen on a travellers' site in the area, some crammed in cages, some running loose near the busy roads. All look to be in poor health.

Please contact the Dog Warden at Greenwich Council, and politely ask that they help these poor dogs:

Write to:
Dog Warden
Greenwich Counci
l Town Hall
Wellington Street
Woolwich
London SE18 6PW

Telephone: 020 8921 8157

Email the dog warden

Support the Hunting Ban [ Wildlife ]

Action Alerts — 2010-05-21T15:25:03+00:00

Several initiatives have been set up as part of the fight against a repeal of the Hunting act, including Brian May's 'Save Me' campaign and the 'Campaign for Decency'. They will be lobbying MPs to vote against such a repeal. The organisers need as many people as possible to sign up and support their campaigns to make them effective.

Please visit the websites and register your support:

http://www.campaignfordecency.org.uk http://save-me.org.uk Ask your MP to support EDM 116

It would also be extremely helpful if you could write to your MP as soon as possible to ask how they would vote. You may like to base your email or letter on the wording below

Find our the name of your MP

Sample letter:

Dear [NAME OF YOUR MP]

I am deeply concerned that the coalition government has promised a free vote on repealing the Hunting Act.

As someone who finds the idea of hunting with dogs abhorrent, I would like to ask how you would vote?

Would you vote for a repeal of the Hunting Act, or would you vote in favour of keeping the Hunting Act, which makes hunting with dogs illegal?

Yours sincerely

[YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS]

Save baby pigeons [ Wildlife ]

Action Alerts — 2010-05-19T15:56:03+00:00

Reading Borough Council has hired a contractor to remove pigeons and repair pigeon netting after complaints from a local resident. A photograph of the nest shows that there are baby pigeons living there, and concerns have been raised over what will happen to them.

Please politely contact Reading Borough Council and ask them to ensure that the pigeons are handed over to a rescue centre, rather than killed by the contractor.

Telephone: 0118 937 3737

Contact Reading Borough Council

Support Austrian Activists [ Living without cruelty ]

Action Alerts — 2010-05-05T11:54:28+00:00

An international campaign has been launched against the persecution of animal protection activists in Austria. Thirteen activists are to be put on trial, yet according to the campaign 'there is nothing in the charge sheets that could be seen as evidence of criminal behaviour'. Please visit the campaign website, which has more information and a sample protest email to the Austrian government:

Visit the campaign website

Support the Campaign Against Noah's Ark Zoo [ Wildlife ]

Action Alerts — 2010-05-05T11:50:30+00:00

Last year, an undercover investigation by the Captive Animals' Protection Society revealed that Noah's Ark Zoo, in North Somerset, was breeding tigers for the owner of the Great British Circus. Several problems relating to animal welfare and veterinary care were also uncovered. Following this, the zoo has lost its membership of the zoo trade body BIAZA, and two government zoo inspectors have called for changes in the way the zoo operates.

There are several ways you can help with this campaign:

Demonstrations are being held every Saturday from 11am - 3pm. To get involved email Bristol Animal Rights Collective at: barc@hotmail.co.uk

Visit the Captive Animals' Protection Society's website Sign the online petition to North Somerset Council asking them to revoke Noah's Ark Zoo's licence Object to the zoo's proposal to North Somerset Council for an Elephant Enclosure

Help End Fur Farming in Sweden [ Living without cruelty ]

Action Alerts — 2010-04-14T16:41:01+00:00

Shockingly, in Sweden it is still legal to raise and kill animals for their fur. Around 1.5 million mink and 2000 chinchillas are killed every year. The Animal Welfare legislation is currently undergoing revision, so now is the time to send a message to the Swedish government that the public want fur farming banned.

Please sign the petition urging the Swedish government to implement a ban on fur farming

Sign the petition

Complain about charity pig racing [ Living without cruelty ]

Action Alerts — 2010-04-13T11:06:23+00:00

Cobble Hey Farm is planning another pig racing event this August bank holiday. Racing events are never in the best interests of the animals, and often cause them high levels of stress. They also encourage people to see animals as objects of fun, rather than sentient beings. Please politely contact Cobble Hey Farm and urge them to raise funds only through cruelty-free means.

Write to:
Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens
Off Hobbs Lane
Claughton on Brock
Garstang
Nr Preston
Lancaster
PR3 0QN

Telephone: 01995 602643
Email Cobble Hey

Eco Schools and Environment Network for Manchester both feature Cobble Hey Farm on their websites. Please politely email them and ask that they do not support the farm.

Email Eco Schools Email Environment Network for Manchester via their website