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Stop the Seal Hunt
Target: Stephen Harper, Prime Minister and Michael Wilson, Ambassador to the United States
Sponsored by: International Fund for Animal Welfare
Sponsored by: International Fund for Animal Welfare
This year the Canadian government promised a more humane hunt. They said "Canada's seal hunt is humane, sustainable and responsible." They lied.
IFAW Hunt Observers were on the ground and in the air documenting the hunt since it opened on the 28th of March. Only days into the hunt they captured on camera instances where animals were shot and clearly left to suffer. They witnessed live seals hooked and dragged across the ice. And in one of the more disturbing moments they watched as a sealer wrote an expletive on the ice while a recently clubbed seal behind him started to move...obviously still alive.
Is this the Canadian government's idea of a more humane hunt? Please urge the Canadian Prime Minister and Canadian Ambassador to end the cruelty of the seal hunt. Take action today!
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We signed the “Stop the Seal Hunt” letter!
# 52,300:
8:39 am PDT, Jun 30,
Cortney Antonson, New York
It's just wrong!
It's just wrong!
# 52,299:
8:37 am PDT, Jun 30,
Hayley Marie, United Kingdom
Because its killing innocent seals who barely have a life. Its so distressing and unhumane. its wrong....!!!!! STOP THE SEALS BEING KILLED!
Because its killing innocent seals who barely have a life. Its so distressing and unhumane. its wrong....!!!!! STOP THE SEALS BEING KILLED!
# 52,298:
8:35 am PDT, Jun 30,
Jennifer Coughlin, United Kingdom
# 52,297:
8:36 am PDT, Jun 30,
Katelyn Boyle, New York
# 52,296:
8:33 am PDT, Jun 30,
Matthew Planchard, Mississippi
Blessings!
Blessings!
# 52,295:
8:25 am PDT, Jun 30,
Connie Kersten, Arizona
# 52,294:
8:22 am PDT, Jun 30,
Anita Tuokko, United Kingdom
# 52,293:
8:18 am PDT, Jun 30,
Sarah Young, United Kingdom
# 52,292:
8:14 am PDT, Jun 30,
Ronda Duarte, Massachusetts
# 52,291:
8:10 am PDT, Jun 30,
Diane Ragsac, California
# 52,290:
7:58 am PDT, Jun 30,
Mariana Ignácio, Brazil
# 52,289:
7:58 am PDT, Jun 30,
Sandra Karunaratne, Sri Lanka
Animals too have feelings and feel pain! How would you like to be put through the same pain and trauma??? I doubt you'd enjoy it! Please take action to stop seal hunting!!! You'll pay in hell for cruelty to innocent animals! It's really sickening to know that insane psychopaths get some thrill out of seeing innocent animals suffer!!!
Animals too have feelings and feel pain! How would you like to be put through the same pain and trauma??? I doubt you'd enjoy it! Please take action to stop seal hunting!!! You'll pay in hell for cruelty to innocent animals! It's really sickening to know that insane psychopaths get some thrill out of seeing innocent animals suffer!!!
# 52,288:
7:48 am PDT, Jun 30,
Kolleen Farnham, New Jersey
# 52,287:
7:47 am PDT, Jun 30,
Marge Murphy, Missouri
Are we "eating" seals? Do we need them to keep us strong? NO WE DON'T! So stop this madness and leave them alone!
Are we "eating" seals? Do we need them to keep us strong? NO WE DON'T! So stop this madness and leave them alone!
# 52,286:
7:43 am PDT, Jun 30,
Nicholas Robertson, United Kingdom
It is a cruel and inhumane practice that benefits no one while silmutaneously causing a devestating impact on seal numbers. Its very clear to anybody with common sense why the seal hunt should be stopped. It is ludicrous that man has come so far only to neglect its planet and everything in it.
It is a cruel and inhumane practice that benefits no one while silmutaneously causing a devestating impact on seal numbers. Its very clear to anybody with common sense why the seal hunt should be stopped. It is ludicrous that man has come so far only to neglect its planet and everything in it.
# 52,285:
7:30 am PDT, Jun 30,
Candice Wilson, United Kingdom
# 52,284:
7:27 am PDT, Jun 30,
Scott Keels, North Carolina
# 52,283:
7:24 am PDT, Jun 30,
June Maselli, Connecticut
# 52,282:
7:12 am PDT, Jun 30,
Name not displayed, Australia
because there is no need for it and it disgusts me
because there is no need for it and it disgusts me
# 52,281:
7:10 am PDT, Jun 30,
Nichole Rizzico, Connecticut
Seal hunting should be stopped for one simple reason and that reason is because it is SIMPLY WRONG!! How could anyone want to hunt seals just for the fun of it? That is because the people that do this have NO heart and NEVER will. If one person stopped doing this maybe we could get more to stop so that more can live freely in the wild.
Seal hunting should be stopped for one simple reason and that reason is because it is SIMPLY WRONG!! How could anyone want to hunt seals just for the fun of it? That is because the people that do this have NO heart and NEVER will. If one person stopped doing this maybe we could get more to stop so that more can live freely in the wild.
# 52,280:
7:02 am PDT, Jun 30,
Joy Arianashira, Washington
# 52,279:
7:01 am PDT, Jun 30,
Silvya del Carm Galiano Jácome, Ecuador
Señor es injusto la caza de la foca, ella al igual que nosotros y otros animales tenemos derecho a la vida; aún si nos decimos ser de la "raza humana inteligente" que hasta el momento solo ha traído desgracia no solo para los de nuestra especie sino también a la flora y fauna. Cambiemos nuestro modo de pensar y nuestro planeta ya no estará en peligro. Respetemos y ayudemos a los ANIMALES ELLOS NOS DAN LECCIONES DE AMOR PORQUE ELLOS TAMBIEN SIENTEN Y SUFREN SINO LO CREE MIRE LOS DOCUMENTALES DE ANIMAL PLANET. SEAMOS MAS SENSIBLES PARA CON ELLOS Y NOSOTROS MISMOS.
Señor es injusto la caza de la foca, ella al igual que nosotros y otros animales tenemos derecho a la vida; aún si nos decimos ser de la "raza humana inteligente" que hasta el momento solo ha traído desgracia no solo para los de nuestra especie sino también a la flora y fauna. Cambiemos nuestro modo de pensar y nuestro planeta ya no estará en peligro. Respetemos y ayudemos a los ANIMALES ELLOS NOS DAN LECCIONES DE AMOR PORQUE ELLOS TAMBIEN SIENTEN Y SUFREN SINO LO CREE MIRE LOS DOCUMENTALES DE ANIMAL PLANET. SEAMOS MAS SENSIBLES PARA CON ELLOS Y NOSOTROS MISMOS.
# 52,278:
6:55 am PDT, Jun 30,
Jonathan Petrovsky, California
# 52,277:
6:56 am PDT, Jun 30,
Professor Diba Khan-Bureau, Connecticut
# 52,276:
6:47 am PDT, Jun 30,
Zoe Ong, Malaysia
Every soul deserved a right to survive and to live peacefully, no matter what species they are. Please, if this cruel action continue, there will be serious repercussions. Humans always make the same mistake - we just don't realise our wrong doings until it's too late, PLEASE, wake up!
Every soul deserved a right to survive and to live peacefully, no matter what species they are. Please, if this cruel action continue, there will be serious repercussions. Humans always make the same mistake - we just don't realise our wrong doings until it's too late, PLEASE, wake up!
# 52,275:
6:45 am PDT, Jun 30,
Ming-Chee Tan, New York
Dear Mr. Harper, Prime Minister of Canada and Mr. Wilson Ambassador to the United States I am deeply opposed to Canada's annual cruel, wasteful, and unsustainable commercial slaughter of harp seal pups. Harp seals are facing a new threat -- global warming -- which is resulting in dramatically reduced ice coverage in the Gulf of St Lawrence and off Newfoundland. Your government is on record stating it will take "real action" on global warming. And yet you have ignored the one tangible action your government could take to combat the effects of global warming -- dramatically reducing the seal hunt quota. Apart from these serious conservation concerns shared by many Canadians, the seal hunt targets baby animals, a practice that is unacceptable to the majority of Canadians. In the past two years, 98% of the seals killed have been less than three months old. Severe cruelty has been witnessed and documented at the hunt during the past 30 years and incidents of cruelty are not decreasing. view more This hunt only continues to exist because it is propped up by a range of government subsidies and tax-payers money. More and more countries around the world are adopting legislation to ban the import of seal products. Instead of investing in meaningful employment opportunities for Newfoundlanders, the federal government continues to fund and support a seasonal and wasteful seal hunt which draws national and international criticism to a proud region of Canada trying to build a reputation for high-tech research and first-class environmental tourism. As a humanist I am deeply disturbed by the fact that you allow such cruel actions to occur. Seals and humans are both animals and are both very capable of sufferring. I urge you to act immediately to end this unnecessary cruelty to seals and to restore Canada's pride as a humane and ecologically responsible society. Sincerely, Ming-Chee Tan
Dear Mr. Harper, Prime Minister of Canada and Mr. Wilson Ambassador to the United States I am deeply opposed to Canada's annual cruel, wasteful, and unsustainable commercial slaughter of harp seal pups. Harp seals are facing a new threat -- global warming -- which is resulting in dramatically reduced ice coverage in the Gulf of St Lawrence and off Newfoundland. Your government is on record stating it will take "real action" on global warming. And yet you have ignored the one tangible action your government could take to combat the effects of global warming -- dramatically reducing the seal hunt quota. Apart from these serious conservation concerns shared by many Canadians, the seal hunt targets baby animals, a practice that is unacceptable to the majority of Canadians. In the past two years, 98% of the seals killed have been less than three months old. Severe cruelty has been witnessed and documented at the hunt during the past 30 years and incidents of cruelty are not decreasing. view more This hunt only continues to exist because it is propped up by a range of government subsidies and tax-payers money. More and more countries around the world are adopting legislation to ban the import of seal products. Instead of investing in meaningful employment opportunities for Newfoundlanders, the federal government continues to fund and support a seasonal and wasteful seal hunt which draws national and international criticism to a proud region of Canada trying to build a reputation for high-tech research and first-class environmental tourism. As a humanist I am deeply disturbed by the fact that you allow such cruel actions to occur. Seals and humans are both animals and are both very capable of sufferring. I urge you to act immediately to end this unnecessary cruelty to seals and to restore Canada's pride as a humane and ecologically responsible society. Sincerely, Ming-Chee Tan
# 52,274:
6:44 am PDT, Jun 30,
Craig Wilson, Canada
It's inhumane, cruel and selfish to take the lives of such innocent and helpless animals. Give the animals a chance to live. Strict regulations need to me made and us as Canadians need to put a stop to this.
It's inhumane, cruel and selfish to take the lives of such innocent and helpless animals. Give the animals a chance to live. Strict regulations need to me made and us as Canadians need to put a stop to this.
# 52,273:
6:38 am PDT, Jun 30,
Phil Shove, United Kingdom
# 52,272:
6:37 am PDT, Jun 30,
Jill Allen, Canada
I think this is just the MOST disgusting act of violence on these animals - our Country is not like the others....we're not like this!
I think this is just the MOST disgusting act of violence on these animals - our Country is not like the others....we're not like this!
# 52,271:
6:16 am PDT, Jun 30,
Name not displayed, Florida
I am deeply ashamed of humanity when they inflict so much pain on innocent animals such as the harp seal pups for their own gain. Please stop this outrageous practice and severe cruelty.
I am deeply ashamed of humanity when they inflict so much pain on innocent animals such as the harp seal pups for their own gain. Please stop this outrageous practice and severe cruelty.
# 52,270:
6:10 am PDT, Jun 30,
Ghida Al ayoubi, Lebanon
because we are humans not heartless monsters and freaks we as human beings claim to have mercy if we have it we should show it or may almighty god never show it to us or to our children and loved ones
because we are humans not heartless monsters and freaks we as human beings claim to have mercy if we have it we should show it or may almighty god never show it to us or to our children and loved ones
# 52,269:
6:06 am PDT, Jun 30,
Judit Luna i Ester, Spain
# 52,268:
5:51 am PDT, Jun 30,
Susan Siracusa, Georgia
# 52,267:
5:50 am PDT, Jun 30,
Beverley Hill, United Kingdom
# 52,266:
5:48 am PDT, Jun 30,
Name not displayed, Canada
This is beyond cruel. Let the seals live, they never bothered anyone. How can you live with yourselves looking at their faces. Shame on you.
This is beyond cruel. Let the seals live, they never bothered anyone. How can you live with yourselves looking at their faces. Shame on you.
# 52,265:
5:33 am PDT, Jun 30,
Erin Wood, New Mexico
# 52,264:
5:24 am PDT, Jun 30,
Charlene Erasmus, South Africa
# 52,263:
5:08 am PDT, Jun 30,
Y Kavanagh, United Kingdom
I am deeply opposed to Canada's annual cruel, wasteful, and unsustainable commercial slaughter of harp seal pups. Harp seals are facing a new threat -- global warming -- which is resulting in dramatically reduced ice coverage in the Gulf of St Lawrence and off Newfoundland. Your government is on record stating it will take "real action" on global warming. And yet you have ignored the one tangible action your government could take to combat the effects of global warming -- dramatically reducing the seal hunt quota. Apart from these serious conservation concerns shared by many Canadians, the seal hunt targets baby animals, a practice that is unacceptable to the majority of Canadians. In the past two years, 98% of the seals killed have been less than three months old. Severe cruelty has been witnessed and documented at the hunt during the past 30 years and incidents of cruelty are not decreasing. view more This hunt only continues to exist because it is propped up by a range of government subsidies and tax-payers money. More and more countries around the world are adopting legislation to ban the import of seal products. Instead of investing in meaningful employment opportunities for Newfoundlanders, the federal government continues to fund and support a seasonal and wasteful seal hunt which draws national and international criticism to a proud region of Canada trying to build a reputation for high-tech research and first-class environmental tourism. I urge you to act immediately to end this unnecessary cruelty to seals and to restore Canada's pride as a humane and ecologically responsible society. Sincerely, Y Kavanagh
I am deeply opposed to Canada's annual cruel, wasteful, and unsustainable commercial slaughter of harp seal pups. Harp seals are facing a new threat -- global warming -- which is resulting in dramatically reduced ice coverage in the Gulf of St Lawrence and off Newfoundland. Your government is on record stating it will take "real action" on global warming. And yet you have ignored the one tangible action your government could take to combat the effects of global warming -- dramatically reducing the seal hunt quota. Apart from these serious conservation concerns shared by many Canadians, the seal hunt targets baby animals, a practice that is unacceptable to the majority of Canadians. In the past two years, 98% of the seals killed have been less than three months old. Severe cruelty has been witnessed and documented at the hunt during the past 30 years and incidents of cruelty are not decreasing. view more This hunt only continues to exist because it is propped up by a range of government subsidies and tax-payers money. More and more countries around the world are adopting legislation to ban the import of seal products. Instead of investing in meaningful employment opportunities for Newfoundlanders, the federal government continues to fund and support a seasonal and wasteful seal hunt which draws national and international criticism to a proud region of Canada trying to build a reputation for high-tech research and first-class environmental tourism. I urge you to act immediately to end this unnecessary cruelty to seals and to restore Canada's pride as a humane and ecologically responsible society. Sincerely, Y Kavanagh
# 52,262:
5:04 am PDT, Jun 30,
Daria Li-sin Cini, Italy
Because this is terrible and inhuman !
Because this is terrible and inhuman !
# 52,261:
5:03 am PDT, Jun 30,
Rachel Haddad, Lebanon
This is cruel, inhumae, and utterly a waste of innocent lives. Imagine how you would feel like being clubbed and then skinned alive... enjoy your coffee's and croissants while innocent, intelligent creatures who were here LONG before we ever were are reduced to a mass of suffering bodies. What a shame, but the shame is on you. What goes around comes around, keep that in mind the next time something terribly happens to one of your or your family. Respect Life. Please stop the horror.
This is cruel, inhumae, and utterly a waste of innocent lives. Imagine how you would feel like being clubbed and then skinned alive... enjoy your coffee's and croissants while innocent, intelligent creatures who were here LONG before we ever were are reduced to a mass of suffering bodies. What a shame, but the shame is on you. What goes around comes around, keep that in mind the next time something terribly happens to one of your or your family. Respect Life. Please stop the horror.
# 52,259:
4:49 am PDT, Jun 30,
Name not displayed, South Africa
The seal hunt should be stopped completely. for the important fact that it is Barbaric, In-humain and sensless. because these seals are innocent and helpless. people have no valid reason to kill these seals. if these people can kill seals , then they should be killed to.
The seal hunt should be stopped completely. for the important fact that it is Barbaric, In-humain and sensless. because these seals are innocent and helpless. people have no valid reason to kill these seals. if these people can kill seals , then they should be killed to.
# 52,258:
4:47 am PDT, Jun 30,
Irelys Cordero, Puerto Rico
# 52,257:
4:30 am PDT, Jun 30,
Jan Varndell, United Kingdom
The seal hunt is not carried out humanely...it is barbaric and totally unneccessary.
The seal hunt is not carried out humanely...it is barbaric and totally unneccessary.
# 52,256:
4:20 am PDT, Jun 30,
Name not displayed, Canada
Stop the killing.Its senseless.
Stop the killing.Its senseless.
# 52,255:
4:21 am PDT, Jun 30,
Merve Yaprak, Turkey
# 52,254:
3:53 am PDT, Jun 30,
Tracy Martin, United Kingdom
it's inhumane
it's inhumane
# 52,253:
3:42 am PDT, Jun 30,
Helen Griffiths, United Kingdom
It is cruel, inhumane, disgusting, sickening, vile, totally un necessary, and should be banned.
It is cruel, inhumane, disgusting, sickening, vile, totally un necessary, and should be banned.
# 52,252:
3:34 am PDT, Jun 30,
BARBARA LISEC, Slovenia
# 52,251:
3:32 am PDT, Jun 30,
Keith Tomes, United Kingdom
Tell the prime minister and ambassador why the seal hunt should be stopped.
Tell the prime minister and ambassador why the seal hunt should be stopped.