Kota Kinabalu authorities are required to take stray dogs to an animal shelter, where they will receive care for at least 48 hours. Unfortunately, this regulation is not being respected. In response to recent complaints about strays, authorities approached a citizen and requested that he kill stray dogs with a blowpipe and poison darts. The shooter claims to have killed 5,000 dogs with his blowpipe since 2010.
Compared to euthanasia, blowpipes and poison darts are an extremely painful and terrifying way to kill an animal. The poison can take eight minutes to put a dog down, and dogs begin to vomit four minutes after being poisoned. This means that the animal is in excruciating pain before it dies. Stray dogs often belong to someone, and killing them on-sight prevents owners from claiming their lost pet at a shelter.
Dogs deserve the opportunity to be reunited with their owners. If they must be put down, it should be by gentle euthanasia, and only after 48 hours in a shelter.
Please sign the Petition to enforce a ban on killing stray dogs in Kota Kinabalu by any other method, except in self-defense cases.
Doggieman:
Please click onto this link to sign the Petition to ban this inhumane shooting. There are a whole lot of other methods than shooting to handle strays. Nameste~ _/\_
We have collected 19,568 signatures so far, our goal is 30,000.
Below is the Petition to the KK authorities
Dear Kota Kinabalu Authorities,
We, the undersigned, are shocked to hear about a Malaysian citizen killing stray dogs with a blowpipe and poison darts. Kota Kinabalu authorities and others are required to take stray dogs to an animal shelter, where they will receive care for at least 48 hours before being euthanized.
Compared to euthanasia, blowpipes and poison darts are an extremely painful and terrifying way to kill an animal. The poison can take eight minutes to put a dog down, and dogs begin to vomit four minutes after being poisoned. This means that the animal is in excruciating pain before it dies. Stray dogs often belong to someone, and killing them on-sight prevents owners from claiming their lost pet at a shelter.
原文 - Rainbow Bridge
This is a bridge connecting heavn and earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of it's many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor: those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
They play all day with each other. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing:
they miss someone very special to them, who had left them behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been seen,and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face;your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
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This may be the first time you’re hearing about World Stray Animal Day. It’s only been around a couple of years. We chatted with the organizers and they answered some of our questions about its origins and what the day’s all about.
How did this start out?
In the fall of 2010, one hundred Dutch stray animals organizations gathered for the first time ever at the First Dutch National Stray Animals Conference. On this day, a leading Dutch marketing guru came up with the idea of a special day in honor of all stray animals worldwide.
Why the date 4/4?
The date 4/4 was chosen for three reasons. First of all, it is exactly half a year after October 4, which is World Animal Day. Besides, 4/4 is easy to remember. It gets in people’s heads. Finally, it is a relaxed time with no special days or holidays, so people have time and energy to prepare and organize events.
What can people do on April 4?
The idea is simple: both stray organizations and caring individuals can use this day to draw attention to the often miserable fate of stray animals. They can organize a free spay and neuter event, go into the streets and feed the hungry animals, hold lotteries, address the community council, get interviewed by the local press, hold a local Stray Animal of the Year contest, etc. Basically it’s up to everyone to decide what they are planning to do. But when they back up their efforts with the concept of World Stray Animals Day they we think they’ll attract more attention.
How successful was it last year?
In its first year over 2,000 people showed their sympathy for our cause. Events were organized in 15 countries around the world, ranging from the United Kingdom to Macedonia, and from Georgia to Sri Lanka, to name a few. In Romania, a wave of flash mobs was held in 15 cities on April 4. In Germany April 4 was celebrated big time on a reality TV show that follows an animal hospital.
How would you advise an interested person to help your initiative?
Everybody can contribute. People can organize a local event. Or they can become active on our social media team. We’re constantly looking for dedicated people to help. You could for example become the representative of your own country, and help us spread the word of 4/4 all around the world. Also, we have a social media team that works on sharing our cause through social media—on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, and other platforms. Anyone can help! Just check out our website www.strayanimalsday.org and get in touch with us!
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