In a harrowing incident in Suwon, South Korea, on December 23rd, CARE received an urgent tip about over 50 dogs and cats that had been abandoned in a closed pet shop for more than six months. These animals had been left to starve for two weeks, with no intervention from local authorities despite numerous complaints from residents. Upon arriving at the scene, CARE found 32 cats and 10 dogs, severely malnourished and covered in feces, barely clinging to life. The heartbreaking sight of the animals, some of them so emaciated their bones protruded, underscored the urgent need for action. The shop owner, currently imprisoned for fraud, had abandoned the animals, and the local government failed to take immediate steps to rescue them.
After a tense standoff and following public pressure, all 42 animals were finally rescued by CARE. However, the journey doesn’t end there. Many of the animals are still receiving medical treatment, and the costs for their recovery are significant. Despite the rescue’s success, the failure of local authorities to act sooner serves as a stark reminder of the gaps in animal welfare enforcement.
This tragic event calls for immediate action to hold those responsible accountable. We demand that the City of Suwon launch a comprehensive investigation into the mishandling of this case, enforce stronger animal welfare regulations, and ensure such neglect never happens again. Join us in supporting these rescued animals by donating for their medical treatment and helping raise awareness. Your contribution can make a difference in giving these animals the chance they deserve at a healthy, safe life. Together, we can push for stricter oversight and work to prevent such cruelty from happening again in the future.
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PETITION
Hold Suwon Accountable: Justice for Animals Abandoned at Pet Shop – Investigate & Reform!
Donald Trump Jr. has once again shown his reckless disregard for wildlife. This time, he has allegedly killed a protected bird in Italy’s Venice lagoon.
We must not allow this flagrant act of wildlife destruction to go unanswered. Sign the petition to demand justice for Italy’s protected wildlife!
The ruddy shelduck is safeguarded under the EU Birds Directive and Italian law. That’s precisely because its population is at risk due to habitat destruction and climate change.
Yet Trump Jr., an avid trophy hunter, treated its death as nothing more than a spectacle. This was not a mistake – this was a crime. Hunting in Italy is strictly regulated, and if Trump Jr. illegally killed this protected species, he must face legal consequences just like anyone else.
No one is above the law – not even the son of a U.S. president. If Italy fails to act, it sends a dangerous message that wealthy foreigners can violate conservation laws with impunity. Italian authorities have already been urged to investigate, and we must amplify that demand.
We call on the Italian government to hold Donald Trump Jr. fully accountable under Italian law! Help us by signing the petition now!