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Stop Canada's Cruel and Senseless Seal Hunt!
Target: The Canadian ParliamentSponsored by: International Fund for Animal Welfare
Nearly 1 million baby seals will be clubbed or shot to death in Canada in just three years. Shockingly, the hunt is subsidized by the Canadian government!
Every winter, Northwest Atlantic harp seals migrate to Eastern Canada to give birth and mate. Following their birth in late winter, mothers leave in search of mates, while the pups remain helpless and vulnerable on the ice until they can swim and catch their own food. ItÂ’s during this time when they are most vulnerable that they are mercilessly slaughtered for their pelts!
Hunters armed with clubs and rifles will bludgeon to death hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals. About 96% of the seals killed will be less than three months old and more than 40% may be skinned alive!
Canada's seal hunt is the largest deliberate slaughter of marine mammals in the world. But the killing of baby seals doesn't make sense economically or ecologically, nor is it sustainable. It's simply a tragic slaughter of defenseless animals that benefits a small minority of boat captains armed with big ships, snowmobiles and even personal helicopters. This isn't about small town survival or tradition, it's an industrial killing machine for profit.
But Canada wants the media and public to believe that no one cares about the innocent blood spilled each year across the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This year's hunt will continue until the industry reaches its quota of 319,500 seals.That's why we must raise a public outcry.
Please tell the Canadian government that you do care and that this practice is unacceptable. We must show the Canadian Parliament that the rest of the world will no longer stand for this cruel and senseless hunt!
Every winter, Northwest Atlantic harp seals migrate to Eastern Canada to give birth and mate. Following their birth in late winter, mothers leave in search of mates, while the pups remain helpless and vulnerable on the ice until they can swim and catch their own food. ItÂ’s during this time when they are most vulnerable that they are mercilessly slaughtered for their pelts!
Hunters armed with clubs and rifles will bludgeon to death hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals. About 96% of the seals killed will be less than three months old and more than 40% may be skinned alive!
Canada's seal hunt is the largest deliberate slaughter of marine mammals in the world. But the killing of baby seals doesn't make sense economically or ecologically, nor is it sustainable. It's simply a tragic slaughter of defenseless animals that benefits a small minority of boat captains armed with big ships, snowmobiles and even personal helicopters. This isn't about small town survival or tradition, it's an industrial killing machine for profit.
But Canada wants the media and public to believe that no one cares about the innocent blood spilled each year across the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This year's hunt will continue until the industry reaches its quota of 319,500 seals.That's why we must raise a public outcry.
Please tell the Canadian government that you do care and that this practice is unacceptable. We must show the Canadian Parliament that the rest of the world will no longer stand for this cruel and senseless hunt!
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We signed the “Stop Canada's Cruel and Senseless Seal Hunt!” petition!
# 153,050:
8:13 am PST, Mar 1,
Kristen Anderson, New Hampshire
# 153,049:
7:02 am PST, Mar 1,
Kay Schultetus, Michigan
# 153,048:
6:55 am PST, Mar 1,
Name not displayed, Poland
# 153,047:
6:52 am PST, Mar 1,
Maria Fisher, Florida
I would like to tell the Canadian government that I DO care and this practice is unacceptable. We must show the Canadian Parliament that the rest of the world will no longer stand for this cruel and senseless hunt!
I would like to tell the Canadian government that I DO care and this practice is unacceptable. We must show the Canadian Parliament that the rest of the world will no longer stand for this cruel and senseless hunt!
# 153,046:
6:31 am PST, Mar 1,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
How would you like it if the tables were turned and you were killed because they wanted you skin.
How would you like it if the tables were turned and you were killed because they wanted you skin.
# 153,045:
5:22 am PST, Mar 1,
Fabiola Choapa, Chile
please be more sensitive and dont hurt the seals. let us to tell our childrens how important is give our opinion, because maybe can stop this mistake. Please if you need any kind of help to stop this let me know i can help you if you stop.
please be more sensitive and dont hurt the seals. let us to tell our childrens how important is give our opinion, because maybe can stop this mistake. Please if you need any kind of help to stop this let me know i can help you if you stop.
# 153,044:
12:28 am PST, Mar 1,
Ludwig Rangel, Macao
This is CRUEL and SENSELESS!
This is CRUEL and SENSELESS!
# 153,043:
12:13 am PST, Mar 1,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 153,042:
11:49 pm PST, Feb 28,
Esther Marie Leithmann, Arizona
# 153,041:
11:07 pm PST, Feb 28,
Nancy Gathing, Wisconsin
# 153,040:
10:06 pm PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
this is monsterous and totally senseless. its acts like this that make me sorry to be a human being.
this is monsterous and totally senseless. its acts like this that make me sorry to be a human being.
# 153,039:
9:31 pm PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
think about the baby seals! they are so innocent! they hurt no one!
think about the baby seals! they are so innocent! they hurt no one!
# 153,038:
7:28 pm PST, Feb 28,
Andrew Politzer, Connecticut
# 153,037:
7:02 pm PST, Feb 28,
Danielle McPhee, Massachusetts
Please stop the senseless killing of these baby animals. This is cruel and wrong.
Please stop the senseless killing of these baby animals. This is cruel and wrong.
# 153,036:
6:53 pm PST, Feb 28,
Caitlin Kroener, Alaska
It's horrible, unethical, and cruel to kill such helpless creatures. They have a right to live just as you do. I don't kill things, because I'm human. People weren't made to be destruction machines, but that's what you're people are turning out to be. Many people would hate you if you don't do something about it, showing you have no heart. If only people would know. If only they knew about these issues hidden from the world except those few who have the power to change but do nothing about it. Use the power to make change for the good and betterment of the earth you share. Why have a beautiful earth only to destroy it? It's wildlife lives and breathes just as you do.
It's horrible, unethical, and cruel to kill such helpless creatures. They have a right to live just as you do. I don't kill things, because I'm human. People weren't made to be destruction machines, but that's what you're people are turning out to be. Many people would hate you if you don't do something about it, showing you have no heart. If only people would know. If only they knew about these issues hidden from the world except those few who have the power to change but do nothing about it. Use the power to make change for the good and betterment of the earth you share. Why have a beautiful earth only to destroy it? It's wildlife lives and breathes just as you do.
# 153,035:
6:19 pm PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
STOP THE KILLING its sencless and immature
STOP THE KILLING its sencless and immature
# 153,034:
6:12 pm PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
Stop the cruel seal slaughter!
Stop the cruel seal slaughter!
# 153,033:
5:12 pm PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
It is inconceivable that a government that portrays itself as humane and just to the media and the rest of the world would allow such carnage on it's own soil. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
It is inconceivable that a government that portrays itself as humane and just to the media and the rest of the world would allow such carnage on it's own soil. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
# 153,032:
4:34 pm PST, Feb 28,
Christina Waters, Canada
It is an outdated practice that does not embody the Canadian spirit of peace and ethics
It is an outdated practice that does not embody the Canadian spirit of peace and ethics
# 153,031:
4:23 pm PST, Feb 28,
Emilie Maillet, France
# 153,030:
3:46 pm PST, Feb 28,
Barbara Markham, New York
# 153,029:
3:18 pm PST, Feb 28,
Denise Cors, California
were in the 21st. century and shouldn't act like barberians with no morals. Do you children know what your supporting?
were in the 21st. century and shouldn't act like barberians with no morals. Do you children know what your supporting?
# 153,028:
2:21 pm PST, Feb 28,
Paul Phillips, New Jersey
If this hunt is not critical to the economy or directly saving any human life then this barbaric practice should be terminated. Why do you not care about the animals of your region?
If this hunt is not critical to the economy or directly saving any human life then this barbaric practice should be terminated. Why do you not care about the animals of your region?
# 153,027:
2:17 pm PST, Feb 28,
Nicci Fleury, Canada
Its senseless slaughtering of innocent creatures.
Its senseless slaughtering of innocent creatures.
# 153,026:
1:55 pm PST, Feb 28,
Lacey Bird, Texas
I do not agree with slaughtering innocent baby seals for fur. They are living breathing animals, gods creation. I think that should most certainly be banned.. End the seal hunt. It is like taking skin off a human using it to coat your own body. Its repulsivre, putrid and unexceptable in my eyes. They are beautiful creatures, Not to mention very intelligent animals..
I do not agree with slaughtering innocent baby seals for fur. They are living breathing animals, gods creation. I think that should most certainly be banned.. End the seal hunt. It is like taking skin off a human using it to coat your own body. Its repulsivre, putrid and unexceptable in my eyes. They are beautiful creatures, Not to mention very intelligent animals..
# 153,025:
1:09 pm PST, Feb 28,
Jason Littrell, California
# 153,024:
12:42 pm PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, Texas
This hunt is not about small town survival. It is about profit and disregard for another species. It should be stopped NOW.
This hunt is not about small town survival. It is about profit and disregard for another species. It should be stopped NOW.
# 153,023:
12:41 pm PST, Feb 28,
Lisa Little, Georgia
Would Jehovah appreciate the killing of these beautiful babies?
Would Jehovah appreciate the killing of these beautiful babies?
# 153,022:
11:28 am PST, Feb 28,
Jim Harrison, Canada
Cruel, Unecessary, Senseless, Sadistic describes the seal hunt and the Government that allows it !! I am embarassed and sickened by this.
Cruel, Unecessary, Senseless, Sadistic describes the seal hunt and the Government that allows it !! I am embarassed and sickened by this.
# 153,021:
11:12 am PST, Feb 28,
Stephanie S., Michigan
It is a cruel and unnecessary act!!!
It is a cruel and unnecessary act!!!
# 153,020:
10:53 am PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
It is so mean, curl, there are so many words that describe what they do but GOOD is not one of them. How would you feel if you got skinned alive?
It is so mean, curl, there are so many words that describe what they do but GOOD is not one of them. How would you feel if you got skinned alive?
# 153,019:
10:50 am PST, Feb 28,
Michael Kissinger, Massachusetts
Pork is one thing. Can't we just leave animals alone?
Pork is one thing. Can't we just leave animals alone?
# 153,018:
10:06 am PST, Feb 28,
Julie Diaz, New Jersey
# 153,017:
10:02 am PST, Feb 28,
Susanne Larsen, Denmark
Seal hunt is inhumane, brutal, cruel, caveman-like and absolutely unnecessary. Why is it necessary to destroy all the wonderful ressources you are given? Please please respect all living creatures and do not obey your greed for more money. Respect life, please!!!
Seal hunt is inhumane, brutal, cruel, caveman-like and absolutely unnecessary. Why is it necessary to destroy all the wonderful ressources you are given? Please please respect all living creatures and do not obey your greed for more money. Respect life, please!!!
# 153,016:
9:44 am PST, Feb 28,
Natalie Carr, United Kingdom
# 153,015:
9:16 am PST, Feb 28,
Sherry Miller, Kentucky
# 153,014:
9:13 am PST, Feb 28,
Donna Steele, United Kingdom
It's extremely cruel and should stop now!
It's extremely cruel and should stop now!
# 153,013:
9:09 am PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 153,012:
8:58 am PST, Feb 28,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
Canada should end the killing of seals because it is inhumane, painful to another living creature, cruel, unethical, and unneccessary.
Canada should end the killing of seals because it is inhumane, painful to another living creature, cruel, unethical, and unneccessary.
# 153,011:
8:47 am PST, Feb 28,
Dani Case, New York
It is cruel, senseless, inhumane and completely unncessary!!!
It is cruel, senseless, inhumane and completely unncessary!!!
# 153,010:
8:39 am PST, Feb 28,
Morgan Shaw, Florida
Seal hunting is EXTREMELY cruel and disgusting. To think that they are being skinned alive sickens me. This slaughter needs to end and WILL.
Seal hunting is EXTREMELY cruel and disgusting. To think that they are being skinned alive sickens me. This slaughter needs to end and WILL.
# 153,009:
7:53 am PST, Feb 28,
Lorraine Sanderson, United Kingdom
# 153,008:
7:53 am PST, Feb 28,
Mia Lowden, United Kingdom
# 153,007:
7:26 am PST, Feb 28,
Getter Jostmann, Estonia
# 153,006:
5:55 am PST, Feb 28,
Victoria Bennett, United Kingdom
# 153,005:
5:39 am PST, Feb 28,
KATHERINE ELLIOTT, United Kingdom
STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT! BARBARIC, EVIL, DISGUESTING, CRUEL, PATHETIC, NO-NEED, UNBELIEVABLE, APPAULING, THE DEVILS WORK. You people make me SICK knowing you can sleep at night KNOWING THIS GOES ON YOU SICK BASTARDS.
STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT! BARBARIC, EVIL, DISGUESTING, CRUEL, PATHETIC, NO-NEED, UNBELIEVABLE, APPAULING, THE DEVILS WORK. You people make me SICK knowing you can sleep at night KNOWING THIS GOES ON YOU SICK BASTARDS.
# 153,004:
11:51 pm PST, Feb 27,
Chiara Sargiotto, Italy
In a modern and civilized country the respect of nature and environment should be one of the most important aims of its politics!!!
In a modern and civilized country the respect of nature and environment should be one of the most important aims of its politics!!!
# 153,003:
10:01 pm PST, Feb 27,
Wei Lin Su, Malaysia
# 153,002:
9:57 pm PST, Feb 27,
Gina Munoz, California
# 153,001:
9:17 pm PST, Feb 27,
Nancy Marron, Missouri
This brutal, barbaric practice MUST BE STOPPED! You have the power to end this needless slaughter and I implore you to use it. The world simply cannot afford to lose any more of its marvelous creatures or their precious habitat.
This brutal, barbaric practice MUST BE STOPPED! You have the power to end this needless slaughter and I implore you to use it. The world simply cannot afford to lose any more of its marvelous creatures or their precious habitat.