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May 30, 2008

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May 30, 2008

Take action against the inhumane dog cull in India

The state of Kerala in southern India is a popular tourist destination known for its sandy beaches, tropical lagoons and diverse wildlife. Unfortunately, Kerala is also known for their ongoing dog culls. Evidence from investigations by local animal welfare groups indicate that government authorities in Kerala have been culling stray dogs since 2006 in an effort to stop the spread of rabies. Culling, or reducing population numbers using methods such as poisoning and clubbing, is not only inhumane, but also ineffective at combating rabies and other diseases.

We need your help to send a message to the government of Kerala that culling is unacceptable and must stop. Read more and take action >>

A blow to whales as Iceland resumes commercial whaling A few weeks ago we brought you the tragic news that Norway had begun its whaling season with the killing of a minke whale calf. Now, in more alarming news for whales, the government of Iceland has announced that they will resume commercial whaling despite their 2007 decision to not renew their whaling quota. Although the 2007 decision came as a result of a lack of demand for whale meat in Iceland, the government has issued a quota to kill 40 minke whales in 2008. Read more >>

WSPA Global Round Table draws groups from around the worldLeaders from animal welfare organizations around the world recently traveled to WSPA's Boston office to attend our first ever Global Outreach Round Table. The three-day conference focused on the cultural differences and common challenges faced by animal welfare groups across the world. Throughout the conference WSPA member societies from as far away as Saipan, Bahrain, and Brazil, as well as many US groups, had the opportunity to network and collaborate with each other to solve common problems and form mutually beneficial partnerships. Read more >>

May 30, 2008

Take action against the inhumane dog cull in India

The state of Kerala in southern India is a popular tourist destination known for its sandy beaches, tropical lagoons and diverse wildlife. Unfortunately, Kerala is also known for their ongoing dog culls. Evidence from investigations by local animal welfare groups indicate that government authorities in Kerala have been culling stray dogs since 2006 in an effort to stop the spread of rabies. Culling, or reducing population numbers using methods such as poisoning and clubbing, is not only inhumane, but also ineffective at combating rabies and other diseases.

We need your help to send a message to the government of Kerala that culling is unacceptable and must stop. Read more and take action >>

A blow to whales as Iceland resumes commercial whaling A few weeks ago we brought you the tragic news that Norway had begun its whaling season with the killing of a minke whale calf. Now, in more alarming news for whales, the government of Iceland has announced that they will resume commercial whaling despite their 2007 decision to not renew their whaling quota. Although the 2007 decision came as a result of a lack of demand for whale meat in Iceland, the government has issued a quota to kill 40 minke whales in 2008. Read more >>

WSPA Global Round Table draws groups from around the worldLeaders from animal welfare organizations around the world recently traveled to WSPA's Boston office to attend our first ever Global Outreach Round Table. The three-day conference focused on the cultural differences and common challenges faced by animal welfare groups across the world. Throughout the conference WSPA member societies from as far away as Saipan, Bahrain, and Brazil, as well as many US groups, had the opportunity to network and collaborate with each other to solve common problems and form mutually beneficial partnerships. Read more >>

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