Category: General News

China Cat Torture, General News

UK / Germany – Update: Chinese Cat Torture Petition + Past WAV Links.

Hi everyone; it’s Mark here.

Just to give you all a brief update on the Chinese Cat Torture Petition which I started a few weeks ago; thanks to you all we have tonight (22/3/24) gathered at least 8,716 signatures.

Diana is running a very similar petition in Germany which will be sent to the Chinese Ambassador there – German Version of Petition “China: Katzen-Folter-Ring (Cat Torture Ring)” – World Animals Voice – and the great news is that this petition currently tonight has 6,140 signatures.

So combined we are pushing at the moment very close to 15,000 signatures.

The UK petition can be found at Petition · Chinese Cat Torture – Time For Action To Stop It. – United Kingdom · Change.org

I have also now included Mr Zheng Zeguang, Ambassador of China to the United Kingdom; London, as a ‘Decision Maker’; this means he will be the recipient of the UK petition once it is closed and submitted, and the person then who we expect formally to make representations on this very issue to his Chinese government.

I have sent out a mail update to everyone who has helped with the petition so far, and here below is a copy of what I said.

The petition will continue to run for a lot longer yet. 

Reliable sources tell me that to date we have reached 67,757 petition views; that is 67,000+ plus people who now know what is going on regarding the terrible abuse, suffering and killing of cats within China without intervention or actions in the way of legislation (to stop it) by the Chinese government.

Thank you all; the fight goes on.

Mark

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Hi everyone;

this is Mark at World Animals Voice (WAV); based in Kent, England.  I am the creator of the petition about Chinese cat torture; https://chng.it/XZmKSQmLj5

I want to thank you all for helping me getting the word out globally about the demented abuse and suffering of Chinese cats.  Tonight, 22nd March 24, we have 8,716 wonderful people support by signing.  This is just a quick line to tell you all that the petition is by no means finished; I am continuing with it and ask for your additional help with promoting it for me to press, media and your contacts, where ever you may be in the World.

When I have collected more signatures – enough to make a dent in the Chinese Embassy, London; they will be officially sent over to the Ambassador asking him to make a formal representation to the government / authorities in China to introduce formal legislation which will enable these abusers to suffer prosecution for their disgusting deeds.  But this will not happen yet; the petition remains open enabling me / us / you to pass on the petition link and at the same time educating people about this torture.  Education is key as there are a lot of folk who do not know this kind of things goes on.

So, in closing; please continue to support me with this petition by promoting in any way possible.  There is a saying that evil flourishes only when good people do nothing – so together we can work to keep evil where it belongs – in the history book !

My regards and thanks to you all;

Mark

Founder – World Animals Voice; England.

Links to WAV Past Posts:

(CN) Cat Torture Groups – Many Participants Are Shown To Be Minors – Disturbing ! – World Animals Voice

The Killer On My Doorstep; Down The Road; Across The River; Anywhere !! – World Animals Voice

England: Breaking – Cat Killer and Murderer of Jorge Martin Carreno Jailed for a Minimum of 24 Years.  – World Animals Voice

China: ‘Crush’ Information. – World Animals Voice

China: Did You Hear the One About the Sick Pervert of a Doctor Who Lures Teenage Girls Into Pornography and Then Uses Them In An Animal ‘Crush’ Video Website ? – World Animals Voice

China: INVESTIGATION: Inside the sadistic world of the gruesome cat torture craze, campaigners call on Chinese authorities to act NOW. – World Animals Voice

EXPOSING AND COMBATING CAT TORTURE NETWORKS. 6/1/24. – World Animals Voice

China: Cat Torture Actions Follow Up – No. 1 – World Animals Voice

China – Cat Torture – Major Information and Actions – Follow Up No. 2 – World Animals Voice

The DARK NET/WEB – a short Summary.

And this is why … – World Animals Voice

(US) NEW YORK CITY March 8, 2024: Protest Cat Torture Rings – World Animals Voice

(CN) Lest we forget …

China: China Cat Farm – Why Chinese Farmer Raises Millions Of Cats For Meat? – World Animals Voice

Environmental, General News, Hunting

UK: 2024 General Election Year (2024) – The LACS Campaign To Abolish Wildlife Hunting Starts Here.

The League Against Cruel Sports, (LACS), with our 110% support launch their 2024 election campaign.

https://www.league.org.uk

Its time for change for British wildlife.

100 years of fighting wildlife abuse: https://www.league.org.uk/who-we-are/our-history/

Standing on the side of animals – https://www.league.org.uk/who-we-are/our-history/

From the League:

National parks are some of our country’s most beautiful landscapes, combining stunning scenery and beautiful wildlife.

Unfortunately, all is not as it seems. Hunters with packs of hounds maraud across the parks, chasing and killing wildlife, causing havoc to the public and the environment.

This fundamentally undermines the National Park Authorities’ aims to protect its land and preserve its flora, fauna, and wildlife for future generations.

https://www.league.org.uk/nationalparks

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General News, Uncategorized

USA: Moby Announces Play 25th Anniversary Tour Dates For 2024 With 100% Of Profits Going To Animal Rights Organisations.

Moby is set to celebrate 25 years of Play with European dates for 2024. Picture: Press, Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

Moby has announced European dates to celebrate 25 years since the release of his Play album.

The electronic musician achieved critical and commercial acclaim with the record, which was released in 1999 and included the singles Porcelain, Natural Blues and Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?

Now the artist – whose real name is Richard Melville Hall – has confirmed he’ll be celebrating the record-breaking record, in shows which include a date at The O2, London on Thursday 19th September.

Announcing the news, he said: “It’s been over 10 years since I’ve toured, but someone reminded me that 2024 is the 25th anniversary of the release of ‘Play’, so it seemed like it might not be the worst idea to do a short European tour to commemorate and celebrate”.

Continue reading at:

Moby announces Play 25th anniversary tour dates for 2024 with 100% of profits going… – Radio X

Regards Mark

General News, Uncategorized

Gaza: In Solidarity With Humans And Animals In Gaza.

18 March 2024

Animals International

News

The violence against humans and animals in Gaza needs to stop. Eurogroup for Animals joins the numerous voices demanding an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza, and that aid is let through to alleviate the hunger and the suffering. Both humans and animals are lacking food, water and medicines, as well as access to shelter, health and veterinary care.

The violence against humans and animals in Gaza needs to stop. Eurogroup for Animals joins the numerous voices demanding an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza, and that aid is let through to alleviate the hunger and the suffering. Both humans and animals are lacking food, water and medicines, as well as access to shelter, health and veterinary care.

UN Women reports that more than 24,620 Palestinians were killed in Gaza between 7 October 2023 and January 2024, of which 70% are estimated to be women or children. Over 1.9 million people, or 85 percent of the population in Gaza, have been displaced from their homes. It is almost impossible for aid to reach the humans and animals of Gaza, as the security situation is severe and entries are blocked, allowing only a small number of aid transports to enter.

The war spares no one; animals are no exception. There is no information about how many animals have been killed or died from thirst, starvation, untreated injuries, lack of veterinary care or being trapped under the rubble after the bombings. 

Sulala Animal Rescue is the only organisation we know of that is active on the ground in Gaza, helping cats, dogs and working animals in spite of the severe and dangerous situation. 

Our member Animals International collects donations for animals in Gaza. Learn more about their emergency grants.

Regards Mark

Environmental, Farm Animals, General News, Live Transport, Uncategorized

EU: MEPs Urge European Commission To Deliver On Animal Welfare Proposals.

Above – Foie Gras Force Feeding

Below – The Result

14 March 2024

News

In plenary today, Members of the European Parliament urged the European Commission (EC) to come forward with the outstanding legislative proposals on animal welfare, the future of which remains uncertain. They stressed that the delay is putting the credibility of European institutions in question, as citizens’ demands remain unanswered.

The EC had committed to publish four animal welfare proposals by the end of 2023, but backtracked from this promise by only publishing an unambitious Transport Regulation, and not putting forward the promised Kept Animals, Slaughter and Labelling regulations. The proposals were also set to include phasing out cages by 2027, in reply to the End the Cage Age ECI in which 1.4 million citizens asked for a transition to cage-free systems. 

During the plenary today, a record number of MEPs (41) intervened in the oral question tabled by Neils Fuglsang (S&D, DK). 30 MEPs stressed that while the EC continues to delay action, millions of animals continue to suffer in horrible conditions across all stages of their lives; from farm to transport to slaughter. They criticised the EC for doing “very little” for animal welfare in the past legislative term, and questioned the democratic aspect of ECIs if policymakers do not react to the demands of the citizens. “You are letting down 3 million citizens,” many reiterated, making reference to the End the Cage Age and Fur Free Europe ECIs – both of which remain pending action by the EC.

They urged the EC to come forward with a concrete timeline and answer to the demands of millions of EU citizens.

Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, while admitting that more needs to be done for resilient food systems, said that work on these legislative files is “still ongoing”, and the EC “is analysing the best course of action”. She did not make any commitments on timeline. 

In the run-up to the European Elections, Eurogroup for Animals has launched the Vote for Animals campaign which encourages candidate MEPs to take a pledge for animals, while informing citizens about the importance of these elections for progress on animal welfare.

European citizens can send a message to their candidates asking them to commit to the pledge.

The EC broke its promise on presenting the animal welfare legislation package. And while we wait for a clear timeline, millions of animals continue to live in cages, male chicks continue to be gassed at a day old, while chickens are bred to grow so fast their bodies cannot keep up. These animals deserve a legislative proposal, but there is none. We call on the EC to present a concrete timeline.

MEP Neils Fuglsang (S&D).

What has happened to the promised legislation?

What about the ban on cages?

We have been fighting for years.

How long will these animals have to wait?  Not a day longer.

MEP Anja Hazekamp (The Left)

Not answering to the demands of ECIs would threaten the credibility of EU institutions – the animal welfare legislation should be a priority in the next mandate. We are disappointed – we need to see changes.

MEP Tilly Metz (Greens/efa)

The ECI is an excellent tool to improve democracy, but it only works if those who make the law react to what the citizens want. 1.4 million citizens asked for a ban on cages – more than four years have passed and 300 million animals continue to spend their lives in terrible conditions.

MEP Róża Thun Und Hohenstein (Renew).

Regards Mark
Environmental, Farm Animals, General News

What ? – The omission of meat-eating reduction from ‘roadmap’ strategy set by UN.

I am not allowed to reproduce the article here, so can only give the link:

‘Bewildering’ to omit meat-eating reduction from UN climate plan (msn.com)

The omission of meat-eating reduction from proposals in a UN roadmap to tackle the climate crisis and end hunger is “bewildering”, according to academic experts.

The group also criticised the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s report for “dismissing” the potential of alternative proteins, such as plant-based meat, to reduce the impact of livestock on the environment.

Regards Mark

Busking in London – Cocaine:

Hotel California

Farm Animals, General News

Australia: Farm Worker Allegedly Caught Having Sex With A Pig On Hidden Cameras Set Up By Animal Activists To Expose (Other) Mistreatment.

Farm worker allegedly caught having sex with a pig on hidden cameras set up by animal activists to expose mistreatment

 

An animal rights activist group using hidden cameras at a piggery captured an alleged act of bestiality (pictured)

Animal rights activists who broke into a piggery and installed hidden cameras to expose animal cruelty, found more than they bargained for when the checked the footage. 

Among the weeks of video, Farm Transparency Project’s cameras captured an alleged act of bestiality. 

Footage of the alleged animal cruelty and alleged bestiality in the Midland Bacon plant at Carag Carag in Victoria, 180kilometres north of Melbourne, was shown on ABC’s 7.30 show on Monday night.

See the full article here:

Farm worker allegedly caught having sex with a pig on hidden cameras set up by animal activists to expose mistreatment | Daily Mail Online

Regards Mark

General News, Hunting

England: Police find burnt out Suzuki SUV in hunt for suspect after dozens of dead animals were dumped outside a village shop.

Above – Dozens of bloodied hares were dumped by illegal poachers at the entrance to the community shop in Broughton, Hampshire

Diana has sent this over:

Police find burnt out Suzuki SUV in hunt for suspect after dozens of dead animals were dumped outside a village shop weeks after a nearby primary school was targeted

As it is quite a large article, best to go back to source as there are also many photographs.

Check out the full article here:

Police find burnt out Suzuki SUV in hunt for suspect after dozens of dead animals were dumped outside a village shop weeks after a nearby primary school was targeted | Daily Mail Online

Farm Animals, General News, Stray Animals, Uncategorized

India: ‘Animal Aid Unlimited’ March 2024 Newsletter and Rescue Videos.

Dear Mark,

Welcome to this week’s beautiful cast of characters representing the hundreds of animals we treat every day. Among them is a new horse, Gusto, we’ve admitted with a serious chest wound. Scroll down for a brief overview of Rajasthan’s traditional use of wedding horses. We thank you for being the reason we’re able to treat such a magnificent being.

Scrumptious little Tofoo couldn’t even stand. But that was then!

Night had fallen and the chill had set in. There in the road was an abandoned baby who couldn’t stand. Blinding headlights swept past him as he lay in pain and terror. One after another, cars zoomed by, not slowing, not stopping. But then, someone’s wheels slowed and a kind motorist came to a full stop. “What is it, little one?” she must have asked. She realized that this recumbent little bundle could not stand.

There was no blood, but he was absolutely helpless. She immediately took action and called Animal Aid’s ambulance to the spot, and we hurried him back to our hospital. We snuggled him in blankets and gave him hydration and medicine. 

We surrounded Tofoo with love from all sides– from other orphaned babies, grown-up cows, from our loving care-givers, and, we know, from you.

Turn “orphaned and abandoned” to loved and cherished – please donate.

Emergency surgery saved Bright-Eyes, and now those eyes shine with love! 

Dear Bright-Eyes had a huge tear just below his chest area. But he wagged his tail as if to say “Please. Help me.” We hurried him back to our hospital where we treated him for pain, trauma and wrapped the wounded area.

He needed surgery to save his life. Bright-Eyes even wagged his tail during the surgery preparation. When Bright-Eyes regained consciousness he had a wonderful appetite–and not just for food. He gobbled up love, too!  We felt so lucky to save him. After two weeks of healing, we neutered him, and as always, fully vaccinated him on admission. He’s one of the most charming, sweet and gentle boys we’ve ever met. Thank you for helping us give Bright-Eyes his life back.

For those who keep giving love, no matter what – please donate.

Above – Gusto

No more weddings for Gusto!

Already, Gusto is happier. He’s a beautiful boy recently admitted with a serious chest wound and severe malnutrition. Gusto is also very lame, and was apparently abandoned on the road, where a passer-by found him wandering. He is extremely gentle, and he’s making it easy for us to treat him with daily wound dressings, pain relief and plenty of nutritious food.

He is the Marwari breed used extensively in Indian weddings. It is tradition that the hired horse will be heavily draped in colorful cloth, blinkered and ridden by the groom from his home through the neighborhood so that friends and family can join the celebration. 

Commercially used wedding horses like Gusto are usually never pastured. If there is no wedding to serve, they are made to stand in one place for days in a row, often with front and back legs tied together, watered and fed in place from a feed bag hanging from their face. This inactivity is perhaps more difficult psychologically than the wedding itself.

The wedding causes immense stress because of sprays of fire crackers, traffic and music at high volume from speakers powered by a loud portable generator wheeled behind the procession on a wagon.  There are thousands of horses in this situation across the state. 

Even just days after admitting him, Gusto’s eyes have brightened and we can see him relaxing, interacting gently with the animals around him, and that all-over-sore affect is already gone. Being able to wander at will, safe among the cows and the people in the large animal treatment area must seem to him like a luxury of freedom. 

Mango’s feet are dancing to the rhythm of your beautiful compassion.

When we rescued Mango he had a large, painful neck abscess. But, thanks to your compassion and generosity, we were able to provide the care he so desperately needed, turning his pain to joy. This is the power of compassion in action, and we are endlessly grateful for each of you whose help means Mango’s little paws won’t stop dancing with the thrill of life itself.

Shimmer extra in the Spring Sunlight knowing your purchase saved a beautiful life!

Go shopping here:  https://shop.animalaidunlimited.org/

We thank you deeply for all you do, are, and inspire for animals.

Founding family Erika, Claire and Jim, and the Animal Aid Unlimited team.

Regards Mark

General News, Uncategorized

USA: Alaska – 2 dogs die during 1,000-mile Iditarod, prompting call from PETA to end the race across Alaska.

All our (WAV) past posts relating to Iditarod:

https://worldanimalsvoice.com/?s=Iditarod

Two dogs died during Alaska’s Iditarod sled dog race, the first deaths in five years, renewing calls to end the 1,000-mile competition.

The Iditarod race involves mushers and their canine teams traversing mountain ranges, frozen rivers, and sea ice, often in treacherous weather conditions.

The deaths of the dogs have raised concerns about the safety and welfare of animals participating in extreme racing events.

Check out several media reports of this by clicking on:

Ground News – 2 dogs die during 1,000-mile Iditarod, prompting call from PETA to end the race across Alaska

Regards Mark