These horrific crimes against Animals is no different then the ones committed in the USA. No matter what country, abusing animals is Not OK. I'm not sure if can see if these people have been stopped or if I can get an update on convictions? These are still horrible things to do to animals anyway you look at it.

No justice for Ben. Dog killed in Alberta with an illegal snare.

Ted was Lorna and Ed’s son. Ben was Ted’s dog. Ted adopted him from the pound after hearing about this big gentle guy from his boss. Ben had been at the pound for three weeks. They were buddies. Ted trained Ben. They played together. And together, they climbed the nearby mountains in their spare time. They were best friends.

Until Ted passed away the year before Ben, succumbing to cancer. So Ben became kind of a connection to Ted for Ted’s folks. They did not hesitate to give Ben all the love that Ben gave to Ted. After all, they were family. Losing Ben — especially so needlessly, so senselessly and by such negligence as an illegal snare trap — makes the hole they already had in their hearts even larger.

That illegal snare could have killed a child. An adult. WHAT would the penalty have been then? That snare should never have been where it was. It was set weeks before hunting season went into effect by McWilliams’ own admission. Snares are not even legal in that particular recreational area per regulations. This snare could have killed Lorna as she walked Ben. And for such gross negligence, John McWilliams pays $300 and returns to trapping as he does?

This sick bitch is lucky I didn't catch her first...

Sick pup chucker is let off. 

THE schoolgirl "star" of a vile YouTube video showing puppies being hurled into a river has been LET OFF by cops. Animal lovers were enraged last night after the blonde yob - who got a pal to film her - was deemed too young to face cruelty charges.

The six terrified black and white pups were seen squealing in terror as the sick lout in a red hoodie lobbed them one by one into the fierce current.

Spokeswoman Nadja Kutscher said: "The puppies thrown would never have survived." Transformers film director Michael Bay was so horrified by the 44-second video clip he too offered a reward.
The teen chucker, who is said to be under 18, was tracked down last month in Bugojno, Bosnia.

Cruelty to animals carries a fine of up to £5,000. PETA's Nadja confirmed: "Neither the girl nor the parents will be charged. This is outrageous."

TRAGIC pet Sky lies dead after being found HANGED from a bridge after raiding her cruel owner's fridge-freezer.

 The dog died instantly from the hanging. Thank GOD..

Brute Michael Evans, 49, was yesterday jailed for ten weeks for turning on the mutt after staggering home from an all-day booze bender at 2am. The dog had been tethered to a chair in his kitchen the whole time he was out drinking. Desperate for food, the 18-month-old managed to open the fridge to feast.

Horror ... spot where dog was found

Enraged machine operator Evans then marched the crossbreed to a local bridge and attached her to a railing in a steel chain made into a makeshift noose. The dog was found hanging dead by her neck hours later. Evans insists he did NOT throw Sky off the bridge — but admitted two counts of causing unnecessary suffering, including tethering her in a way that caused her death. The dad of two from Bury, Greater Manchester, wept as he told Bury JPs: "I'm so sorry for what I have done, I'm just really sorry. I feel horrible."

To read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3211081/Thug-hanged-his-dog-off-bridge-after-bender.html

THE owner of a cat drowned in a "barbaric" act by her elderly neighbor lives in hope she will receive an apology.

Donald Carrington, 77, of Brighton in north Brisbane, yesterday pleaded guilty in the Sandgate Magistrates Court to animal cruelty and was fined $3000 plus $495 restitution to Usha Goode, the pet cat's owner. He was also ordered to pay $1500 to the RSPCA and $75.90 in court fees. A conviction was not recorded. The court was told Carrington had been diagnosed with prostate cancer before the incident and was suffering from sleep deprivation and anxiety due to feral cats frequently howling, fighting and setting off the motion detector light at his house. He then placed Stormy, still in the trap, inside a wheelie bin and filled it with water in the middle of the day, drowning the cat.

 To read more: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/cat-killer-should-apologise-after-drowning-animal-in-wheelie-bin/story-e6freoof-1226025657908

I can not express enough how mad this makes me !!!  This is why "We" as animal activists need to be pro active in writing their legislators to ban these practices. 

Uncovered secrets behind girl killing rabbit video

Recently, the video of a girl senselessly killing a baby rabbit appeared on the Internet. The cruelty provoked Netizens’ great anger towards the rabbit killer girl. Many of you thought this was just an isolated incident, the girl was probably mentally ill. However no, the truth is behind her cruel acts there is an interest group by the name of “Crush Fetish”. Including those other girls appeared in the video are all members of this group of abusing and killing various small animals. The goal of making these sick videos is to make profit; they make the videos into DVD discs and sell them to foreign countries. Prior to this, there were already videos of a mid-aged women abusing and killing cats, rabbits and dogs on the Internet, she was just one of them. After the rabbit killing video was released to the public, one netizen talked to me in details about these videos of killing small animals and about the insider profiteering group. He said that he had monitored the group secretly for 6 month in order to expose them. Due to the group being very secretive and exclusive, he had no progress for while. After a long period of time, he finally obtained some chat records between the group members, images and also many videos of them abusing and killing various small animals.

In a related chat record, an Internet user named “Sound of Heaven” (天堂之音) expressed his view about the woman killing small animals in March. He said, “People who like Crush Fetish are not promoting and encouraging violence and murdering people, but it is an extension to SM, a state, crushed to death by a woman, a spirit of sacrificing oneself for her…” He also questioned people who attempt to make law against animal cruelty are all vegetarians.

(In response:) We are not vegetarians, however animals, being food of humans, should also have the proper way of life and death. That is, an instant death, death with dignity. Not to be tortured and abused, dying slowly in pain. Meat eaters are not in contradiction with protecting animals from cruelty, they do not use the painful death of the animals to satisfy their sensory pleasures. However this group abusing and killing small animals, rakes in staggering profits from the painful deaths of these animals. As for now, China does not have laws that punish the crime of animal cruelty. But for such acts, the vast majority of people will condemn and ridicule, because it deviates from the most basic human morality. WARNING! MATURE CONTENT AHEAD!

According to insiders, this group abusing and killing small animals was named “Crushfetish”; the other group branched out was named “killer”. They sell these sick video clips to foreign countries. Most of these people are in this QQ Group: 76478546, their main website is (http://www.fetishcn.info/index.php). Because of the Asian Games, this website is down during the day, and only up for 2 – 3 hours at night. The website sells used women’s underwear and used women’s shoes. Of course there are SM services, information and even sick category like “crush”. Those people who make the videos gather here to buy and sell their stuff and hire female to perform these sick acts! The website changed to sell VIP memberships to prevent animal right activists from peeking. (“Sound of Heaven” mentioned earlier is the site webmaster) Currently there is also another platform that is involved in the sick game of “crush”, http://www.alifootclub.com/aboutus.html. They also sell VIP membership. The members often lure young girls to engage these perverted acts. The young girls are told that the videos are sold internally only so there would be no risk. Former founder of “Crushword” Yang Guo once said in an interview, “This “Crush” is a product, because the hired abuser is now a high-income occupation, generally starts with 3,000 yuan, no “queen” is willing to do this for less than five six thousand.” As for human flesh searching the rabbit killer girl, someone claimed to be this girl and wrote a public apology letter in her QQ zone. However MOP thinks the apology was full of lies; it was a way for the pervert group to divert people’s attention away from them. Later the same person posted again in his/her QQ zone saying she/he was not the rabbit killer girl, she/he wrote the letter just to seek attention and lure people to visit her/his QQ zone. More screen shots of the many videos made by this sick group:

Why we need to step in and see how we can support the Leaders who are trying to put an end to this kind of cruelty.

   All chinaSMACK articles are translated from the original Chinese to English by Fauna, chinaSMACK’s staff, or guest contributors. Fauna is native Shanghainese, while chinaSMACK’s contributors come from different countries and backgrounds, both Chinese and foreign.

This women should be roasted so she knows this puppies pain !!!!!!

chinaSMACK has brought you many stories about dogs in China and the issue of animal welfare.  We’ve translated Chinese internet posts of dogs being beaten to death or skinned on the streets of Shanghai, of an abused and mutilated dog in Foshan, and of videos of dog fighting. We’ve also reported on the many Chinese people trying to help these animals like the retired Tianjin teacher who rescues strays or the volunteers who rescued dogs from a “concentration camp” in Xi’an. Just recently, we’ve hosted the director of the Heroes for Life documentary, who shared more stories of Chinese animal rescuers and activists and needs your help to finish the documentary.

To read more on this or other stories like this : http://www.chinasmack.com/2011/pictures/puppy-roasted-alive-over-open-fire-by-chinese-women.htm

JAKARTA, Indonesia, An endangered Sumatran tiger was found dead Saturday morning in its cage at the Surabaya Zoo
Aug 14, 2010

  A Sumatran tiger lies dead in its cage at Surabaya Zoo in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. The animals at Indonesia's largest zoo _ many of them critically endangered _ all could be dead within five years unless strong action is taken to change the culture of neglect and corruption that permeates the facility, a zoo official said Saturday.

(AP Photo)

JAKARTA, Indonesia — All of the animals at Indonesia's largest zoo — many of them critically endangered — could be dead within five years unless strong action is taken to change the culture of neglect and corruption that permeates the facility, a zoo official said Saturday. An endangered Sumatran tiger was found dead Saturday morning in its cage at the Surabaya Zoo, spokesman Agus Supangkat said. The remaining 13 Sumatran tigers are being kept in dirty, cramped cages and are also at great risk, said Tonny Sumampouw, the chairman of the country's zoo association who has been tasked with overseeing the facility after the government took it over earlier this year.

A spokesman for the zoo's old management team, Agus Supangkat, said an average of 25 animals die at the facility every month, mostly because of old age or other natural causes. He said the animals are properly fed and cared for and that hygiene is well-maintained, but acknowledged that some animals die from stress, especially the big cats. "This zoo is very old and its cages outdated," he said. "They are like prison cells, putting stress especially on the big mammals."

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hOki7I59FXS_FL5YSj7LPNPK_tTwD9HJ7PH80

Wanted: These guys  

Fauna and Flora International, an international wildlife conservation organization, has reported the arrest of two Sumatran poachers. One of them, a fifty-seven year old man, said he has killed 100 wild Sumatran tigers over the last thirty years. Sumatra lies north-west of Australia between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, straddling the Equator. Killer of ‘100 Tigers’ Caught posted by Jake Richardson May 25, 2010 4:53 pm

The population of Sumatran tigers in the wild is estimated to be only three hundred to five hundred. Fauna and Flora noted the importance of these remaining animals: “As a critically endangered species loss of even one of these animals can impact on the survival of the species.” The Sumatran tiger is the only subspecies left in the Indonesian islands. The last Bali tiger is believed to have been shot in 1937. The last Javan was probably killed in 1984.

Left unchecked, one man’s damage could have played a critical role in wiping out a whole species. His destructiveness wasn’t limited to his own actions though. He also involved his son in the illegal practice of wild tiger poaching. Both of them were caught in the recent arrest. Hopefully the penalties they incur will stop them from ever killing tigers again. It was not reported if there are grandsons of the fifty-seven year old, but if there are I sincerely hope they were not taught the same illegal activities.

Tiger habitat in Sumatra is being lost to agriculture, as more forest is being converted to palm oil production. Gunung Leuser National Park is where the largest population of 110 lives, but much tiger habitat there is still unprotected.  Its hard to say even with potentially five hundred tigers left in the wild if that is enough genetic diversity to sustain a wild population. Inbreeding could eventually weaken the species to the point where it is very vulnerable to disease. Some zoos are currently involved in the efforts to save the species from extinction. The Melbourne Zoo just reported May 13th, they have four healthy new Sumatran tiger cubs. (If you visit their page, watch the video too.)  Another hopeful event was the capturing of extremely rare footage of Sumatrans in the wild this year.

Visit the Sumatran Tiger Trust website to find out what you can do help.

Unsolved Case:  

Marmie suffered 'appalling' injuries when he was shot by an air rifle

A cat has suffered "appalling" injuries after being shot by an air rifle at close range in north Cornwall.

Eleven-month-old Marmie had two limbs shattered in the attack when the pellet hit one of his legs, passed through his stomach and exited through another leg. His injuries were so severe that it was initially thought he had been hit by a car when he was found by the side of West Down Road, Delabole, last week. It is hoped Marmie, who had emergency medical treatment, will fully recover. The feline, who had been missing from home for a week prior to the attack, has now been returned to his family.

'Horrific incident'

An investigation is under way to try to trace who shot him. Felicity Cross, animal welfare officer for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), said: "This is a horrific incident where a cat has suffered appalling injuries. "At first it was thought he had been hit by a car, but when he was examined by a vet it was found that he had been shot - probably at very close range - by an air rifle "He is a lovely animal and although he isn't out of the woods yet, we are all hopeful he will make a full recovery. "We are liaising with local police. I would appeal to anyone with information to please contact me, or the police, if they have heard or witnessed anything."

Unsolved Case:

This is a story that will give you nightmares.  It will send you to bed, crying your eyes out for days.  It’s about two dogs that suffered such vile and horrible cruelty, I can’t even find words to describe it.  The mind cannot comprehend what kind of beings could do these vicious acts. Unfortunately, human beings were responsible. 

Back in March, Dobromir Koziradski from Dryanovo, Bulgaria found his little dog (Mima) lying crippled near his home. All four of Mima’s paws were axed. She was in shock and biting her tongue in pain.  He immediately took Mima to a veterinarian where she was stabilized.  And just this past week, some people in Belgrade, Serbia found a young German Shepherd mix hiding under a car. All four of her paws were cut off.  Just like Mima.  Mila was also rushed to a veterinary hospital for emergency treatment. It’s a miracle these two dogs survived.  An absolute miracle!  These were not angry, impulsive acts.  They were methodical enough to ensure these two poor dogs experienced excruciating pain and suffering.  

So barbaric that it outraged many.  No one has been charged with the cruelty against Mima.  Nor is anything likely to be done to bring this person to justice.  There are no animal cruelty agencies or officers in Bulgaria, and no laws to punish acts of animal cruelty.  In response to this cruelty, Bulgarian agriculture minister Miroslav Naydenov was asked by animal defenders to strengthen penalties for animal cruelty.  Under the amended law, anyone found guilty of causing permanent injury or death to an animal will face one to three years in jail and fines that may exceed US $10,000. Repeat offenders or those who torture and/or kill animals in front of children will face up to five years imprisonment and doubled fines.  Miroslav Naydenov is confident the majority in their Parliament will pass the new amendments. 

In Belgrade, Mayor Dragan Dilas confirmed that City Hall will provide funds for Mila’s care.  Even though Serbia has anti-cruelty laws, the Mayor stated that the city “has no way to fight against sick minds that cut off a dog’s paws.” 

There are reports that arrests have been made for the crime against Mila, but no other details are available. By the grace of God, there is help for these dogs.  For Mila, a Spanish association of metal companies has volunteered to manufacture prosthetic paws.  The group called AIMME, or Metal-Processing Technology Institute based outside Valencia, Spain, made the offer to provide free custom paws for Mila.  Rescuers from several countries are making arrangements for Mila’s recovery, rehabilitation, and adoption to a safe and loving home. Donations for Mila can be made to The Mila Fund to cover the dog’s medical and care costs and help other abused animals in the future.  For information on how to donate money, goods or services, e-mail protezezamilu@b92.net. (B92 radio and television group) Mima was adopted by a wonderful woman named Violeta Dobreva, who has worked with animal rescues to coordinate Mima’s care.  Mima has just flown to Germany for veterinary evaluation on surgery and for prosthetics as well.  She will be treated in a specialized clinic in Munchen and the protheses will be made by Dieter Pfaff. To donate to Mima’s care, you can use this Chip-In Account. These two dogs deserve a chance.  A chance at a decent life, safe and warm with love, and with some kind of mobility. And to the monsters that did this… No Mercy.

 http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/mima-and-mila-victims-of-barbaric-cruelty

       Animals tortured for "crush fetish" video

Disposition: Convicted

Defendant/Suspect: Brian Patrick McCann

A middle-aged father of four has been jailed for his role in producing a so-called "squish" video in which a kitten was killed by a woman in high heels. Brian Patrick McCann, 47, a publican from Kings Cross, London, pleaded guilty to conspiring to publish obscene material.  A police search of McCann's computer had revealed 40 files of "squish" or "crush" movies in which small animals such as kittens, guinea pigs, mice and even fish and earthworms were squashed to death, usually by a woman in high heels and wearing a short skirt. McCann had ordered the movies and stills over the Internet after discovering similar material in his Islington pub. Judge Nicholas Medowar QC said McCann had directly contributed to the production of at least one of the films, ordering specific scenes to be inserted to satisfy his own desires. He said McCann had offered "excuses more than explanations" and appeared to be in denial about the gravity of what he had done, and imposed a jail term to be effective immediately. RSPCA inspector Simon Osborne, who witnessed scenes from the movies, said they were the most sickening he had seen in his six years as an animal protection officer. "What was very distressing for me was not only watching these animals being trodden on...but it was the sounds of the animals screaming in pain, in obvious terrible agony," he said. Mr Osborne said the society was disappointed a tougher sentence had not been imposed and that animal cruelty had been dropped from the charge list.

He has been sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court to nine months in prison.

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Horrified Dogs in CHINA

Korea. As bad?

Awaiting their fate

Dog and cat fur trade

The crowd look on as another dog is beaten to death

The treatment of Animals in China.

China may like to flatter itself, and its people, by considering it to be modern and at the forefront of advances, in this, the 21st Century. However with their lack of human and civil rights for their people they certainly have a long way to go. China's treatment of animals makes their position even worse. It takes them back to barbaric days when ignorance often led to animal cruelty.

The Chinese that enjoy the Horse Fighting events will readily tell you that they are traditional fights which have been long established. I suppose it is a bit like fox hunters and bear baiters in the past, in our countries. However just because these types of entertainment were enjoyed years ago does not mean that they have any place in the 21st Century.

There may be little that we can do but we can make ourselves be heard. With petitions, letters to our politicians, mailings to the Chinese embassies in our countries and making sure that members of the public, in places such as the USA and the UK are fully informed.

China has an appalling record regarding human and animal rights. Among the cruelty to animals in China there is:- The slaughter of cats, dogs and other animals by skinning them alive. The use and export of this fur to countries such as ours. Dogs beaten to death on the streets of China on a regular basis. A population that still seems to enjoy the cruel spectacle of animal suffering.

APAM SHELTER**ROMANIA**NEWS AND UPDATES. 

The cold days took down this poor soul who laid for days, in suffering, in the street, looking hopeful at the careless passersby’s. When he could barely breathe anymore and he was waiting resigned for his death, someone felt compassion for him and took him to a veterinary clinic which by chance it was the clinic we collaborate with.

So we’ve met this special dog who, although effectively at the end of his strength, is facing his fate with the dignity only an animal is capable of. He’s not complaining, he’s just grateful for any moment of affection and warmth it is offered to him, he’s thanking in silence by looking into your eyes and then he’s putting humble his head back down.  

He’s severely ill and although a helping hand reached to him, when he was brought at the clinic, he’s still a condemned dog. His severe pneumonia requires intensive treatment, supervision, etc.

Unfortunately, he’s going to get back on the street, as lonely and ill as he’s been brought in and more, with a soul more broken because….he believed he has a chance…and he didn’t. The person who brought him cannot take him and cannot cover either the cost of the treatment.     

We are desperate since we’ve found out about the fate of this poor hopeless soul and we don’t know how we’ll do it but we know we must help him. As you know we are overwhelmed by so many suffering animals and that is why we appeal this time too to you, our friends. Please help us to save this poor condemned soul, help us so together we may show him that hope is not dead and that he may know warmth and love and he may have a chance to a real life.  

Thank you, Team APAM

Unsolved Case:

                   Sri Lanka Asia.

The mother dog and her newborn puppies huddle against a wall in the dirt trying to avoid the sweltering midday heat. Weak, tired and malnourished, the mother will do her best to feed and protect her puppies as they struggle to survive in some of the worst conditions imaginable... Down the street a thin gray and white cat, her fur matted and dirty, sits hunched over in a pile of garbage that is all she has ever known as a home. It takes all her strength just to lift her head as she begins a desperate search for something to eat in the five-foot-tall mound of trash... Nearby a scraggly tan dog looks on, his emaciated body shaking with weakness and disease. Abandoned by his family when he got ill, he waits patiently outside of their door every day only to be chased away as he grows frailer and sicker... As you can see from the descriptions and picture above, you don't have to go far to see suffering in Sri Lanka - it's on street corners, down alleyways, in public dumps, and in communities across the island, where every day thousands of dogs and cats are simply trying to stay alive. WSPA is working to help the animals of Sri Lanka. We've seen first hand how difficult their lives can be and how hard they are fighting to survive. But with your support, through your gift today, we truly can make a difference for these animals, and for animals in need across the world. A lifetime of suffering, a glimpse of hope There are many stories of cruelty, abuse and neglect we could tell you - dogs and cats with treatable diseases who have been turned out of their homes and chased from place to place; animals with broken and missing limbs from being hit by cars; dogs attacked with machetes; and other animals, whose owners are so poor that they can barely feed their families, who are forced to find their own food in dumps or in other public spaces where they are seen as pests and chased away, beaten, and even poisoned. But, because of our work, there are also many stories of animals who have been saved from these awful conditions. Find out more >> WSPA is in Sri Lanka now, bringing relief to stray dogs and cats - but we need your help. For the past three years WSPA has been partnering with Blue Paw Trust, a local organization in Sri Lanka, to reach out to these animals and create lasting changes. Together we have already done some amazing work including providing veterinary care for thousands of stray and owned dogs and cats; running humane education programs that reach tens of thousands of children to encourage responsible pet ownership; and working with the government to improve conditions at the local pound.  We cannot do any of our work for these animals without the generosity, compassion, and kindness of supporters like you. Will you join us again by making a gift to help the dogs and cats of Sri Lanka and other suffering animals across the world? Thank you again for all that you do for animals! Warm Regards, Cecily West Executive Director WSPA USA

Turkey

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009  

In November, Cem Basoflas, a 20-year-old KU student from Instanbul, Turkey who is in the US on a student visa was arrested on charges of animal cruelty and criminal sodomy. The body of a dog he had adopted was later found at an undisclosed location.

Yesterday Basoflas pleaded guilty to two felony counts of felony animal cruelty as well as one act of abuse last year involving a cat that survived.

As part of his plea he will not fight deportation back to his native Instanbul, Turkey. His sentencing is scheduled May 8 and will remain in custody until his deportation. He will also serve 30 days “shock time” and have to get a psychological evaluation. Well, I have to say this is one man that I am glad will not be on the street here is the US but I do pity the animals of his native homeland when he goes back there. He is one seriously sick bastard and has some major problems. At least he won’t be able to get his filthy hands on any more innocent defenseless animals here. Just get rid of him, we have enough sick psychopaths here without having to import them.

If you'd like to read more:

http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/student-pleads-guilty-to-sodomy-killing-of-dog

The Toronto Humane Society’s controversial president, chief veterinarian and general manager have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a six-month investigation allegedly revealed that dozens of “disease-infested” animals were left to die in their cages rather than being euthanized.

The arrests came late on Thursday afternoon shortly after the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals raided the Humane Society’s River Street building based on evidence that staff allegedly failed to provide animals with adequate food and water and also attempted to prevent peace officers from conducting an inspection earlier this year. “There’s absolutely no disease control or pathogen control in this building,” said Christopher Avery, a lawyer representing the OSPCA. “The animals are left to catch horrible diseases and die in their crates based on the euthanasia policy in refusing to allow the veterinarians who work here to do their jobs.”

Tim Trow, the Humane Society’s president, is charged with cruelty to animals, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and obstruction of a peace officer. Chief veterinarian Steve Sheridan, general manager Gary McCracken, shelter supervisor Andy Bechtel, and manager Romeo Bernadino are also charged with cruelty to animals and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. All five, along with the Humane Society’s board of directors, also face charges of animal cruelty, a provincial offence under the Ontario SPCA Act.

Animal cruelty charges face a maximum penalty of six months in jail or a $2,000 fine, while obstructing a peace officer carries a two-year jail sentence. Mr. Avery said that Toronto police officer was forced to pepper spray Mr. Trow’s dog, Bandit, when it attacked the officer during the raid. “One kitten was brought in and it was almost dead. It had maggots coming out of it, but the kitten was not put down,” Ms. Adamcik said. “If you have a no-kill policy, it’s a slippery slope. You’re causing cruelty to animals. It would probably be more humane to just put them down.” Yesterday wasn’t the first time Mr. Trow flirted with controversy. He was forced to resign as Humane Society president -- a voluntary position -- in 1983 after the board of directors, in a letter to former Toronto mayor Art Eggleton, alleged financial mismanagement and animal cruelty. His first presidency lasted just longer than a year. He became president again in 2001.  National Post, with files from Philippa Croome

Read more: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/toronto/archive/2009/11/26/search-warrant-executed-on-toronto-humane-society-in-animal-cruelty-investigation.aspx#ixzz1EajuuV5l

France..  

Burned Dog Faces Torturers in Court over Animal Cruelty Charges  This monsters are barbarians. I hope they get the max jail sentences for this act of cowardice.

A horribly burned and disfigured young dog, Mambo, will have a rare opportunity to face his alleged tormentors in open court in December. Set on fire and left for dead on August 10 in the small French Pyrenees village of Espira-de-l’Agly in southern France, the dog suffered third-degree burns to 50 percent of his body. A local police spokesman said: “Mambo was clearly looking for help when he went missing. He approached the pair because he is extremely friendly, but they showed him nothing but cruelty. He was held down by the woman, and then the man poured petrol [gasoline] over him, and set him alight. He was left for dead, but animal aid workers were alerted and managed to save him. He has made an amazing recovery.”

The 17-year-old man and 22-year-old woman who burned the small chocolate brown mixed-breed dog are charged with extreme animal cruelty: They face a prison sentence of up to six months in jail; fines up to $3,300 USD; and a lifetime ban from keeping any animal. Court authorities in the city of Perpignan, where the unprecedented trial will be held, have ruled that the defendants should remain anonymous until trial because there have already been threats of violence against them. Last week, people were so upset by what happened to Mambo that 200 protesters marched through Espira-de-l’Agly. The two accused are out of jail on bail until their December court date with Mambo, when Mambo’s terrible burns will be shown to the judge and jury by prosecutors. Meanwhile, Mayor Gerard Bile of Espira-de-l’Agly,said: “We are already sending the bills to the torturers’ families. What happened was grotesque. This hero dog deserves our full admiration.”

Mambo is in the care of the Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA) in Perpignan until a new home is found for him. I can’’t imagine that placing Mambo will be a problem. Mambo deserves a better life, and I’ll gladly adopt him if a home can’t be found.

If you'd like to read more:

http://www.pajamadeen.com/tag/animal-cruelty

Another one for France.... Barbaric..

Help Me Stop The Use of Live Dogs and Cats As Live Bait For Sharks...

London  

              Bad:  Claire Parker outraged animal protectionists worldwide with her gruesome, cruel method of making "mad money." Parker, a mother of three, held dogfights in the garage of her Kexby home in England. She and her husband, a convicted drug dealer who died earlier this year in prison, would offer beer and sandwiches for dogfighters who attended the bloodbaths, where dogs would maul each other for up to an hour at a time, all as part of one of Europe's largest dogfighting operations.

We're happy to report that Parker and three of her cohorts are headed to the slammer.

PETA Europe urged the presiding judge, Richard Blake, to throw the book at Parker and the others. It asked that the defendants never again be allowed to own animals and that they receive the maximum jail sentences and attend mandatory psychological evaluations and counseling. Now Parker has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison and is banned from keeping animals for 10 years. The others received jail sentences ranging from 23 to 28 weeks. One former special forces soldier who infiltrated the operation reported that one dog was so badly injured that he looked like his face had been blown off by a shotgun. That dog, like many others, died from his injuries. Judge Blake noted, "There's widespread public objection at these sorts of offences; of the sadistic abuse of animals for entertainment." I'd say that's putting it mildly. After a two-week trial, Claire Parker was convicted of holding and being present at a fight in May 2007, and possessing three pitbulls, a breed that is banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Mohammed Farooq, 33, from Bordesley Green, Birmingham, was found guilty of causing two dogs unnecessary suffering, and possessing training equipment for dog-fighting. A male aged 17 from another Birmingham address was also convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to dogs. They both admitted possessing three illegal pitbulls. Those convicted were among a gang of eight, including Gary Adamson, 38, who boasted of wanting to be the “Don King” of the dog-fighting world — a reference to the American boxing promoter. Adamson had dog-fighting links across Europe and to Northern Ireland paramilitarie Posted by Karin Bennett

If you'd like to read more:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6835953.ece

This is just sad and this country should be ashamed..

Dog cruelly beaten by workers! ( Dog rescued by Sabrina Yeap , managing partner of Furry Friends Farm in Kundang, Selangor, Malaysia )

Help raise public awareness: Rhino horn is NOT medicine!

Did you know the world's rhino population has declined 90% since 1970?

Four of the five species of rhinoceros are in danger of extinction in the wild, due mostly to rampant illegal slaughter for their horns ("rhino poaching") and increasingly, to habitat loss. If not for conservation efforts, there would be no wild rhinos alive today. Four of the five remaining species of rhino will become extinct in the wild in our lifetime if we do not take action to stop poaching and support rhino conservation.

Rhinos in crisis: Rhino horn is NOT medicine!

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• Study Confirms Zimbabwe, South Africa Form Epicenter of Rhino Poaching Crisis
• Commercial Rhino Poaching Thrives in South Africa, Thanks to Asian Demand for Rhino Horn
• Zimbabwe's Rhino Poaching Crisis Compounded by Lack of Law Enforcement

Organized rhino poaching gangs in India and Nepal pay impoverished villagers to help locate greater one-horned rhinos in their forest habitats - where they are slaughtered.

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• Poachers Try New Method to Kill Rhino: Poisoned Salt
• Jaldapara Elephant Safaris Halted to Thwart Rhino Poachers

In Indonesia and Malaysia, the growing demand for palm oil used in common household products is also taking its toll on the Sumatran and Javan Rhino populations by destroying an unprecedented amount of forest habitat. Rampant expansion of teak plantations has severely reduced the suitable habitat for Indian Rhinos in the wild.

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          Animal cruelty and tradition in Africa and The Middle East

Working animals suffer greatly through ignorance and cruelty and archaic traditions. At SPANA we work tirelessly through our dedicated veterinary centers (watch live from Marrakech here) and our mobiles clinics to put a stop to animals suffering throughout Africa and the Middle East.

Examples of widely used practices Firing

Firing is laying a hot iron on an inflamed area of the animal. People believe that this will reduce the swelling and pain. In reality, it causes open wounds.

Applying battery acid on wounds Owners believe this will dry out the wound and speed up the healing process. But this method actually prevents the healing process and causes agonising pain.
Beating to steer an animal Because of poverty animal owners often cannot afford to buy a harness for their animal. So, to steer them when they are pulling carts, they strike them with sticks on the sides of their heads and body. This is not only painful but can also cause nasty wounds and abscesses.

In Mauritania SPANA has been able to introduce free head collars to thousands of animals. This video shows the success of this campaign.

Slitting nostrils
This tradition is most commonly used in Tunisia. People believe that by slitting the nostril of a donkey, horse or mule the animal will be able to breath better and so work harder. This is not the case. It causes great pain and in some cases infections.

How can we stop these practices?

We provide a wide range of free veterinary services across Africa and the Middle East so we can treat working animals with injuries inflicted from curelty. This is vital but only provides a short term solution. To stamp out animal cruelty and suffering for good, we need to get to the core of the issue and provoke change. With our established education programmes we are able to change the beliefs and attitudes of thousands of children and animal owners every day. For example in Mali we provide a MOT for animals

Why are old-fashioned traditions still in use?

Most of the time it is poverty, ignorance and cultural traditions that lead to animals suffering.

In many of the countries where we work, vets are few and far between. And if they are available, their fees are often unaffordable to poor families. So traditional practices continue to be used, many of which cause severe pain to animals. Also, in many families children are given the task of tending the animals. They learn their job from parents or older brothers and sisters. Instructions are passed from generation to generation, often becoming muddled or distorted along the way. This means that knowledge of animal husbandry is not only limited, but often inaccurate as well.

Ali was also banned from owning dogs for life

A 40-year-old man has been jailed for six months for arranging dog fights in what the RSPCA has described as a landmark case.

Liaquat Ali, of Accrington, Lancashire, was convicted of keeping a premise for the purposes of dog fighting and causing two animals to fight. The RSPCA said it was the first time it had secured a conviction on the charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Ali also admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a pit bull-type dog.  Officers from the RSPCA and Lancashire Constabulary searched two properties owned or rented by Ali in June 2007. At one of them, on Richmond Road, Blackburn, an emaciated dog called Enzo was found locked in a wooden box with no food or water. At the other, a flat on Blackburn Road, Accrington, officers found blood on the walls which forensic tests showed came from more than one dog.

When sea turned red in Denmark with Blood!!

These pictures are from Denmark where the people of Denmark are celebrating “Dolphin Killing Festival”. While it may seem incredible, even today this custom continues in Dantesque, in the Faroe Islands of Denmark. A country supposedly ‘civilized’ and an EU country at that.

These Dolphins are killed by these brutal people just to celebrate their adulthood. Yes, this is a custom in Denmark to show entering “adulthood”. But how long these bloody customs will be celebrated? No one does anything to prevent this barbarism being committed against the Calderon, an intelligent dolphin that is placid and approaches humans out of friendliness.

Where is “Green Peace” whose people make so much noise in other countries? Why is European Union quite over this issue? Why not you people raise your voice now when you don’t let any chance to go if something happens in the developing countries of Asia?

This proves how worse beast a human can be!!!

Shift the UN Headquarter to an isolated place. We don’t need people who are busy all the time preparing and presenting speeches and when it comes to act, they appears nowhere.

And last but not the least, where is Media? Why not they cover and show the footage of this brutal custom to the world and let the world know what is happening in Denmark? It can only stop when the whole world will unite and force the EU to stop this bloody celebration.

But why rely on others when we are not sure about their actions? So please share this post with all your friends, email it to all the people you know and request them to further forward this post to as many people as you can. We need to stop this at any cost!!!

To read more: http://www.environmentabout.com/68/when-sea-turned-red-in-denmark-with-blood