Stop the physical and mental cruelty against Galgos and Podencos in Spain
Our aims : 1- that Galgos,Podencos and other breeds of hunting dogs may no longer suffer the physical and mental cruelty which is inflicted on them as a « tradition » in Spain.
2 - that all these dogs may live with dignity in their own country.
3 - that the number of international rescues may finally decrease.
Through this international petition to be sent to the leader of the Spanish government Jose Luis Zapatero, we ask:
-that the existing laws such as the Nucleo Zoologico ( the permit required to keep more than 5 dogs in suitable kennels and under veterinary supervision ) be respected in order to maintain the Galgos, Podencos and other breeds of dog in good sanitary conditions.
-that it be compulsory, under a new law, for every owner of a hunting dog to vaccinate his dog (in addition to microchipping or tattooing, which is already compulsory) in order to obtain an annual hunting permit.
-that it be compulsory for every owner of a hunting dog to have his dog%u2019s up to date vaccination card with him at all times during the hunting season .
-that every Galguero caught with a dog who is in bad physical or mental condition be severely punished with a prison sentence, this is already in place but is rarely applied. Since its reform two years ago, the Spanish Penal Code already considers cruelty to animals to be a criminal offence (up to this it was just considered to be a misdemeanour). The sentence imposed for the offence is a fine along with 3 months to 1 year in prison, the severity of the penalty depends on the judge but in Spain a person who is given a sentence of less than one year and who has no prior convictions will not go to prison for a first offence.
-that any assistance from a state authority (Seprona, Guardia Civil ) or a veterinary source that contravenes these principles be sanctioned by a suspension or a ban on practising.
Kathi Backes and Evelyne Roman, President and Secretary of SOS Levriers.
Our aims : 1- that Galgos,Podencos and other breeds of hunting dogs may no longer suffer the physical and mental cruelty which is inflicted on them as a « tradition » in Spain.
2 - that all these dogs may live with dignity in their own country.
3 - that the number of international rescues may finally decrease.
Through this international petition to be sent to the leader of the Spanish government Jose Luis Zapatero, we ask:
-that the existing laws such as the Nucleo Zoologico ( the permit required to keep more than 5 dogs in suitable kennels and under veterinary supervision ) be respected in order to maintain the Galgos, Podencos and other breeds of dog in good sanitary conditions.
-that it be compulsory, under a new law, for every owner of a hunting dog to vaccinate his dog (in addition to microchipping or tattooing, which is already compulsory) in order to obtain an annual hunting permit.
-that it be compulsory for every owner of a hunting dog to have his dog%u2019s up to date vaccination card with him at all times during the hunting season .
-that every Galguero caught with a dog who is in bad physical or mental condition be severely punished with a prison sentence, this is already in place but is rarely applied. Since its reform two years ago, the Spanish Penal Code already considers cruelty to animals to be a criminal offence (up to this it was just considered to be a misdemeanour). The sentence imposed for the offence is a fine along with 3 months to 1 year in prison, the severity of the penalty depends on the judge but in Spain a person who is given a sentence of less than one year and who has no prior convictions will not go to prison for a first offence.
-that any assistance from a state authority (Seprona, Guardia Civil ) or a veterinary source that contravenes these principles be sanctioned by a suspension or a ban on practising.
Kathi Backes and Evelyne Roman, President and Secretary of SOS Levriers.
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NOUS NE POUVONS ACCEPTER QUE CE PAYS FASSE PARTIE DE L UNION EUROPEENE TOUT EN SACHANT LES ATROCITES QU IL CACHE
L'Espagne craint vraiment ! Il faudrait envisager un sérieux boycottage (tourisme, produits etc...)
Les galgos et les podencos ont droit, comme tout animal, au respect. Les souffrances que ces chasseurs leur infligent, sans la moindre impunité, sont une honte pour l'Espagne, la C.E.E., et l'Humanité. Il est plus que temps que les représentants espagnols prennent leurs responsabilités et fassent respecter la loi dans leur pays. Ils sont là pour ça. 50.000 chiens tués tous les ans dans des conditions effroyables ne sont plus ce qu'on peut appeler "quelques cas isolés". J'aimais l'Espagne, je ne l'aime plus. Je ne remettrai plus un pied dans ce pays de barbares où tradition rime avec exploitation. Messieurs les galgueros, vous êtes vraiment trop atroces. Je vous méprise. Je remercie cependant les espagnols qui signeront la présente pétition et prouveront ainsi que la souffrance animale les concerne également.
Stop ! L'Espagne est la honte de l'Europe.
Assez !!!!!! de torture et d'inhumanité !
PROTEGEONS LES ANIMAUX AIMONS LES
the real animal aren't dogs,cats,horses etc...WE are the real ones. STOP with cruelty aganst animals,please!!!!!!!
Help the galgos and podencos !!!
C'est une honte au XXIeme siècle! Moi qui vis près de l'espegne je suis pas prête d'y remettre les pieds!
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11:33 am PDT, Jun 23,
Hubert Delgrange, France
Stop that: make good laws. |
España es el único pais de la Comunidad Europea que no implementa leyes mucho más duras para proteger animales de la crueltad de los humamos. tengo verguenza vivir en un país que se cree moderno, avangardista y abierto.
Pedimos seriedad y aplicación de la ley. Que los países europeos nos ayuden a ser el empujón que las autoridades necesitan para poner en evidencia la gran carencia de sensibilidad hacía sus muchos ciudadanos sin voz. Esperamos que se tomen en serio de una vez la necesidad de proteger a los animales, y a la vez promover la educación cívica de la sociedad española. SOS Galgos
