Category: Stories (others)
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Newspaper report on cat meat being sold (and DVS’ response)
It may have been happening for a long time now, but here’s a newspaper report about it: https://www.facebook.com/aduka.duniatucing/photos/a.156730391035752.25994.150240361684755/1708830865825689/?type=3&theater Please keep your animals indoors, as much as you can. This news contains DVS’ response on the issue: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/projekmmo/berita/article/warga-asing-minat-daging-kucing-dijual-rm12-seekor#sthash.w2CoG7d6.xiqq Sementara itu, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar mendakwa kegiatan menjual dan memakan daging kucing adalah perbuatan yang tidak melanggar undang-undang. “Ia tidak menjadi…
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HSI’s efforts to stop the dog meat trade in South Korea
A few weeks ago, we applauded the Taiwan government for banning dog- and cat- eating in their country. Then, we heard that the Yulin government will most likely cancel the dreadful and dreaded Yulin dog-eating festival this year. And we know that dog-eating is quite commonplace in South Korea. HSI is going all out to…
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Lasah updates: Lonely Planet takes action
Updates from change.org: Dear supporter, We begin this update by informing you that a supporter informed us that Lonely Planet removed elephant riding listing for Lasah’s owners, the Langkawi Elephant Adventures [LEA], on their website because “because it contravenes our new content guidelines on elephant rides and welfare”. See this link http://tinyurl.com/l7sljuy.
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Japanese company allows cats in office to counter stress
Kudos to the company!! Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mKvDzuBCwQ&feature=youtu.be The boss even gives 5000Yen to employees who rescue cats!! Malaysian bosses – a cue for you?
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The 3 myths of animal testing
Here’s the video by Mayim Bialik, a neuroscientist, who portrays Amy Fowler on the Big Bang Theory, debunking three common myths on animal testing: https://www.facebook.com/MissMayim/videos/10158649971080008/ Say “NO!” to animal testing! Let’s choose kindness and use only products that are cruelty-free!
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Stop the 77: A must-watch for pet owners
Please watch this until the end: https://www.facebook.com/paw.man.3/videos/10206890328325669/ Not all animals like to be hugged or played with (Cow would testify to this – he has petting aggression.). It is our obligation and responsibility to learn to hear or read what our pets are trying to tell us about their likes and dislikes. According to the…
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More news on the banning of the dreadful Yulin festival
More news from the Humane Society of the USA: http://blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/05/breaking-news-dog-meat-sales-chinas-yulin-festival-likely-banned-2017.html
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News: Yulin government to ban sale of dog meat at notorious festival
We pray hard that this news is true. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/yulin-government-to-ban-sale-of-dog-meat/ http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/805861/china-yulin-dog-meat-festival-dog-meat-sales-banned-canine-slaughter
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Lasah denied freedom
The latest update: https://www.change.org/p/free-lasah-the-elephant-from-daily-abuse/u/20288807?utm_medium=email&utm_source=72270&utm_campaign=petition_update&sfmc_tk=5riyHmvSTA1%2ffU%2bP1dI8oVJ9dXgg%2bptA6fn2IWKxbwtt7bKnXrNrLVbAjo9LQQ2k Friends of the Orangutans Malaysia Malaysia, Malaysia 16 MAY 2017 — Dear supporter, Three days ago the Malaysian environment ministry declared that Lasah will remain at the Langkawi Elephant Adventures [LEA] after an evaluation. In a publication by a government owned news agency [re-published by The Sun Malaysia] the ministry stated that…
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News on Furby
Yesterday, we noticed there was good news about Furby. Please go the Justice for Furby facebook page to read: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeforFurby/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf Furby is definitely not forgotten in the hearts of many, many animal lovers. Let’s continue to pray for Furby’s wellbeing and for justice to be served.
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Buddhist monk, Matthieu Ricard’s plea for compassion towards animals
Thank you for speaking up for the animals, Venerable Sir. May your influence reach far and wide. The video: https://www.facebook.com/HuffPost/videos/358190934525060/
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Port Dickson firemen brave currents to rescue giant turtle
Kudos to our PD firemen!! https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/05/238493/firemen-brave-currents-rescue-60kg-turtle-trapped-port-dickson-power
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How is Furby doing?
Many would like to know. A letter to the press: http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2017/05/11/how-furby-doing
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Three cheers for Lowes!
Clay Luthy is a disabled Air Force veteran. He struggled to find work because he needs his service dog, Charlotte, by his side. Lowes hired them both! Three cheers to Lowes!! Watch the video: https://www.facebook.com/yahoo/videos/10154957519404714/?pnref=story
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Two rescue stories
In Hong Kong: http://www.lovemeow.com/man-stops-traffic-to-save-a-tiny-kitten-in-the-middle-of-busy-road-wit-2391401722.html In Malaysia: http://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/05/236935/men-trapped-banting-storm-tunnel-risk-death-save-cat May these kind humans be richly blessed!
