FWD: (TW) Future a bit brighter for dogs in Taiwan!

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Dear John,

 

A few months ago, I asked for your support to help the tens of thousands of

forgotten dogs and cats suffering lifelong in government pounds in Taiwan.

Thanks to the many people who acted upon this call to support EAST's

lobbying activities, we now have great news to share with you about the

campaign's impact!

 

Following the release of EAST's report on the dog pounds and massive

protests, both national and international, the Executive Yuan (Parliament)

of Taiwan recently decided to:

 

1. immediately close down the illegal dog pounds, which are the

temporary holding facilities with the worst living conditions for the

animals.

2. draft a 'code of conduct for shelters', which includes animal needs

and welfare, within six months.

3. propose to transfer the catching of dogs back to Animal Protection

agencies this year. Currently, catching is being done by employees from the

garbage collection squad, who have not been trained to handle animals

humanely and safely.

 

Despite this fantastic initial result, we need to keep pushing for

improvements. At least ninety thousand animals a year still end up in

terrible conditions with nobody to care for them, in government pounds in

Taiwan. And this number will not decrease until the reasons why animals end

up on the streets are addressed.

 

Please take a look at the video and be convinced why these animals need your

further support. As we have seen from the success of the campaign so far:

your help really can make a difference!

http://www.actasia.org/index/index.php/taiwan-video

 

Thank you,

Pei F. Su

Executive Director

ACTAsia for Animals