Day: October 13, 2023

General News, Uncategorized

Abu Dhabi: From OIPA (Italy) – TRAGEDY FOR ANIMALS IN ABU DHABI, HUNDRED CATS DUMPED IN THE DESERT AND LEFT TO DIE

OIPA are a brilliant Italian animal welfare organisation; here is one of their recent articles:

You can visit OIPA at  HISTORY | OIPA 

https://www.oipa.org/international/abu-dhabi-100-cats-left-to-die/

TRAGEDY FOR ANIMALS IN ABU DHABI, HUNDRED CATS DUMPED IN THE DESERT AND LEFT TO DIE

https://www.oipa.org/international/abu-dhabi-100-cats-left-to-die/

Inserito da oipainternational | Ott 3, 2023

A devastating tragedy occurred in Al Falah area of Abu Dhabi, a few days ago. Rescuers uncovered a horrific scene of over 100 cats and some dogs who had been cruelly dumped in the desert (close to renowned Falcon Hospital) and left to die in scorching temperatures without food, water and shelter from the heat.

Rescuers in tears found approximately 60 (however they can be much more) dead bodies in different stages of decomposition that were lying on the sand or just beneath the surface. Animals have died enduring unimaginable and unacceptable suffering. Other 92 cats and a dog were luckily found alive but in critical conditions. All very weak and dehydrated they have been transferred to vet clinics for health care.

To worsen the cruelty against these animals, rescuers have reported a disturbing fact. Almost all of the cats had been microchipped and had been neutered, some of them not even two weeks earlier as surgical stiches were clearly visible and some others still inside carriers.

Presumably, these cats had been taken to Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital for TNR programs but there are no evidence (at the moment) whether they had been dumped there intentionally and by whom.

Sentence innocent animals to death in such a tremendous way is ethically unacceptable.

While collecting additional info and evidence, we need your cooperation to spread awareness! We shouldn’t forget that the cruel and inhumane practice of dumping animals in the desert is a systematic method of animal population control carried out in the UAE.

UPDATE 04 OCTOBER 2023

Following the outrageous act of cruelty perpetrated against hundred animals in Al Falah area, we are glad to read on the news and the official website that the Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in collaboration with other relevant authorities, has condemned the episode and has taken action launching a prompt investigation. They also called on the public to report any abuse or neglect that exposes animals to danger by contacting 800 555.

We truly hope investigation will continue and the issue will be taken into high regard.

We take the occasion to thanks independent rescuers who rushed on site to save survivors and veterinarians who gave first aid and are now providing medical care. However, we shouldn’t forget all local and international animal lovers and activists who made the news went viral.

UPDATE 05 OCTOBER 2023

OIPA writes an open letter to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan  to express deep concern about the recent horrific case of animal cruelty discovered in the Al Falah area of Abu Dhabi and asking to supervise the investigation (Open letter_OIPA_October 2023)

Regards Di and Mark

Environmental, Farm Animals, General News, Live Transport

Polish elections: which parties defend animal welfare?

Polish elections: which parties defend animal welfare?

13 October 2023

Otwarte

For the first time, Polish organisations Albert Schweitzer Foundation, Otwarte Klatki, Green REV Institute and Compassion in World Farming Poland joined forces on a pre-election campaign to encourage citizens to vote for animals in the national elections taking place on 15 October.

On their campaign website, the organisations demand protection of animals used for the production of meat, milk, eggs, and clothing. They oppose industrial farming that negatively affects the well-being of people, animals and the environment, and they support transforming the food system to a sustainable and plant-based one.

According to their ranking of Polish political parties, the Razem (Together), Zieloni (Greens) and Nowa Lewica (New Left) parties are the leading parties for animal welfare issues in Poland. The ruling nationalist Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (Law and Justice) party is vying for an unprecedented third term in office, but is not projected to gain a majority in the parliament. The main opposition party Platforma Obywatelska (Civic Platform), led by former European Council president Donald Tusk, would also need support from a coalition. Civic Platform ranks 6th for animal welfare, and is likely to join up with other more animal welfare-friendly parties. Prawo i Sprawiedliwość ranks 8th with a final score below zero, and would seek a coalition with Konfederacja (Confederation), who rank bottom in the animal welfare chart. 

Every year, over a billion chickens are killed in our country. We produce the most poultry meat for slaughter in the entire EU. We want to inform voters interested in the fate of farm animals about the views and plans of political parties regarding the protection of their rights. We want to create pressure on politicians to take urgent actions to improve the welfare of farm animals.

Grzegorz Stachacz, Director, Albert Schweitzer Foundation

The campaign has reached major media, with coverage on TVN24, the largest online news service in Poland, ONET, and FAKTY TVN. 

The ranking is based on party positions for welfare demands including phasing out cages for laying hens, pigs, calves, rabbits and quails, banning fur farming and the slaughter of day-old chicks. On transport, the organisations call for a ban on the export of live animals and a maximum transport duration of 8 hours for live cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. For poultry and rabbits, the transport duration should be limited to 4 hours.

The ranking also covers party positions on creating an Ombudsman position on animal protection, and transitioning to a sustainable food system.

Regards Mark