Petition to Adopt Out "Jonah", the Paralyzed Pooch that is a Victim of Cruelty and Mistreatment
WORLD VOICE for TURKISH ANIMALS - WVTA
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29649074670
We , the undersigned, hereby state that we disapprove of the decision to euthanize Jonah, and we urge you to reconsider on this matter. I understand that the costs involved are extremely expensive, but considering the history of abuse and neglect by human hands, We think that it's only fair to provide for his medical treatment.
Also, We understand that there have been numerous attempts to have Jonah released and adopted out from the animal shelter in Van, but as of now, all attempts have fell on deaf ears.
We are pleading with you, please give Jonah one more chance at life!
We can find him a loving, forever home! All we ask from you is the approval from Turkish officials.
Here is the latest Press Release as of late, November 30th, 2008
Van, Turkey: The World is Waiting and Watching November 28, 2008
I am sure that by now, the world has heard - and the world is waiting and watching - about the little abandoned street dog in Van, Turkey who lay paralyzed, starving and suffering on the ground for days. He was struck down by a car and left to die on the filthy road. After many %u201Ccomplaints%u201D, the %u201Cgarbage men%u201D were sent to pick up this little pup and to dispose of him. And, they did; not at the vet hospital but at the city dump. He narrowly escaped being crushed in the truck%u2019s disposal unit. Miraculously, someone took photos which circulated the globe, evoking an international protest. In short, the dog is now in the care of vets at the Van University Veterinary hospital with allegedly irreversible damage to the spinal cord injury at Thoracic1 and Lumbar 2 & 3, and a resultant paralysis.
Sadly in Turkey, most medical professionals and citizens believe that euthanasia is in the best interest of the animal. This Turkish slide show, prepared by WAG NY%u2019s associates in Istanbul accessible at the links below, detail the poignant and miraculous story of two other little victims and gives hope, prayer and conviction, new meaning. The text in English follows the text in Turkish, along with another link to a story of miracles.
We are trying to convince the local authorities to give the dog the chance he deserves and for once in his little life to experience human compassion and gentle love. We require the assistance of the international press and most especially the Turkish Press.
Sadly, the Turks, as with the Greeks, believe that an animal born on their soil should die on their soil, regardless of chances for a better life abroad.
We will keep the international community updated and supply official addresses should the need arise for more letters. Friday, November 28,2008
Marijo Anne Gillis - Founder Welfare for Animals Global "an international political lobby and advocacy force reaching the world" www.wagny.org www.wagny.net www.wagny.net/Greek_Support www.wagny.net/Egypt http://www.wagny.net/Ghosts_of_the_City
"Nationalism" should never cloud your reality nor deter your activism. Animals do not suffer within defined borders; they suffer everywhere and live within the brutal borders of inhumanity. MJ Gillis 2004
Petition to Adopt Out "Jonah", the Paralyzed Pooch that is a Victim of Cruelty and Mistreatment
WORLD VOICE for TURKISH ANIMALS - WVTA
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29649074670
We , the undersigned, hereby state that we disapprove of the decision to euthanize Jonah, and we urge you to reconsider on this matter. I understand that the costs involved are extremely expensive, but considering the history of abuse and neglect by human hands, We think that it's only fair to provide for his medical treatment.
Also, We understand that there have been numerous attempts to have Jonah released and adopted out from the animal shelter in Van, but as of now, all attempts have fell on deaf ears.
We are pleading with you, please give Jonah one more chance at life!
We can find him a loving, forever home! All we ask from you is the approval from Turkish officials.
Here is the latest Press Release as of late, November 30th, 2008
Van, Turkey: The World is Waiting and Watching November 28, 2008
I am sure that by now, the world has heard - and the world is waiting and watching - about the little abandoned street dog in Van, Turkey who lay paralyzed, starving and suffering on the ground for days. He was struck down by a car and left to die on the filthy road. After many %u201Ccomplaints%u201D, the %u201Cgarbage men%u201D were sent to pick up this little pup and to dispose of him. And, they did; not at the vet hospital but at the city dump. He narrowly escaped being crushed in the truck%u2019s disposal unit. Miraculously, someone took photos which circulated the globe, evoking an international protest. In short, the dog is now in the care of vets at the Van University Veterinary hospital with allegedly irreversible damage to the spinal cord injury at Thoracic1 and Lumbar 2 & 3, and a resultant paralysis.
Sadly in Turkey, most medical professionals and citizens believe that euthanasia is in the best interest of the animal. This Turkish slide show, prepared by WAG NY%u2019s associates in Istanbul accessible at the links below, detail the poignant and miraculous story of two other little victims and gives hope, prayer and conviction, new meaning. The text in English follows the text in Turkish, along with another link to a story of miracles.
We are trying to convince the local authorities to give the dog the chance he deserves and for once in his little life to experience human compassion and gentle love. We require the assistance of the international press and most especially the Turkish Press.
Sadly, the Turks, as with the Greeks, believe that an animal born on their soil should die on their soil, regardless of chances for a better life abroad.
We will keep the international community updated and supply official addresses should the need arise for more letters. Friday, November 28,2008
Marijo Anne Gillis - Founder Welfare for Animals Global "an international political lobby and advocacy force reaching the world" www.wagny.org www.wagny.net www.wagny.net/Greek_Support www.wagny.net/Egypt http://www.wagny.net/Ghosts_of_the_City
"Nationalism" should never cloud your reality nor deter your activism. Animals do not suffer within defined borders; they suffer everywhere and live within the brutal borders of inhumanity. MJ Gillis 2004
We signed the "Petition to Adopt Out "Jonah", a Victim of Abuse" petition!
# 434:
4:52 am PDT, May 22,Katrin Finsterbusch, Germany
# 433:
8:25 am PDT, May 9,Carolina Martinez, Spain
# 432:
3:13 pm PST, Mar 7,Anna Kalinichenko, Russian Federation
# 431:
12:54 pm PST, Mar 6,Alfred Fincke, New Jersey
THIS IS SUCH A SAD STORY! IMAGINE BEING THIS DOG! how heart breaking. Please, let someone adopt this dog and give it a chance.
# 430:
3:20 pm PST, Mar 3,Maria Carolina Pereira, Portugal
# 429:
3:08 pm PST, Mar 3,Maggie Cary, South Carolina
# 428:
10:27 am PST, Mar 3,Candice Davis, Texas
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7:51 am PST, Mar 3,Agnieszka Stepaniuk, Poland
# 426:
3:41 am PST, Mar 3,Eleni Lambidou, Greece
# 425:
8:33 pm PST, Mar 2,April Mosen, New Jersey
We need compassion in this world not hatred and disregard for life, any life. We want to save this adorable sweet dog so why won't you let us? Do the right thing and let him be adopted to a loving family, that way you won't have to have the wrath of the world on you.
# 424:
5:45 pm PST, Mar 2,Katariina Kautto, Finland
# 423:
11:25 pm PST, Feb 27,Michele Quintric, France
# 422:
2:56 pm PST, Feb 26,Joann Granger, New York
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11:46 am PST, Feb 25,Severine Stockling,, France
# 420:
10:31 am PST, Feb 20,Ulrika Sorelius, Sweden
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2:16 am PST, Feb 20,Tiffany Fournier, Arizona
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9:06 am PST, Feb 19,Amanda Wynn, North Carolina
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3:36 pm PST, Feb 18,John Pasqua, California
save jonah he deserves it.
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7:31 am PST, Feb 17,Birdie Bay, Texas
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10:39 pm PST, Feb 16,Maya Puerta, France
# 414:
6:20 pm PST, Feb 16,Marie-Rose HECKMANN, France
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7:50 am PST, Feb 16,Sue Hawkins, Canada
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2:06 am PST, Feb 14,Anneke Kaat, Netherlands
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9:11 pm PST, Feb 11,Donna Maness, Alabama
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7:50 pm PST, Feb 11,Pearl Gilman, Washington
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11:55 am PST, Feb 11,Dusty Brown, Pennsylvania
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7:04 pm PST, Feb 10,Eileen Dellibovi, New York
# 406:
2:49 am PST, Feb 7,Lauriita Hernandez, Mexico
# 405:
3:26 pm PST, Jan 26,G Turner, Kentucky
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# 404:
1:43 am PST, Jan 23,Jodi Souders, California
# 403:
11:03 pm PST, Jan 22,Barbara Bates, United Kingdom
This is Jonah's one life..please don't take it away from him
# 402:
10:56 pm PST, Jan 22,Steven Hunter, California
# 401:
6:14 pm PST, Jan 22,David Varela Rodriguez, California
Jonah we are with you, no matter how many stupid cruelty psycho people hurt you,people like me want take care of you ,and give you a nice and warm home ,god bless you dog..