STOP THE MASS KILLING OF STRAY DOGS IN BELEN (IQUITOS, PERU)!
The past method of getting rid of unwanted animals is via mass distribution of poisoned meat. The animals suffer long, painful deaths. The poison is also destructive to the environment and people living in the area.
This inhumane method was VERY common before Amazon CARES began in 2004. Now it is actually against Peruvian law, although this law is not enforced.
In order to present a better image during an International Conference, the government wants to remove 100 strays from the district. After requesting a proposal to have Amazon CARES care for these animals for a three week period they never responded.
The Belen District is the poorest district in the city of Iquitos, Peru. They are hosting an international conference in March. They want to present a cleaner image to the 15 countries attending the conference.
They recognize the tremendous impact Amazon CARES has had on the region`s ambience, and asked us to remove 100 stray dogs from a specific neighborhood, stating they would pay to help us care for the animals.
After presenting our proposal, the government never responded, and we fear the will choose the more economical solution of killing dogs en masse.
Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education and Safety is the only domestic animal charity and no-kill shelter in the region.
PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION. WE DON`T HAVE MUCH TIME! We the undersigned protest any form of mass killing or euthanasia of stray animals for the purpose of presenting a better image during an international conference in March, 2008.
These methods are barbaric and inhumane. The results are painful, slow deaths and damage to the environment and public health and safety.
These actions are against Peruvian law, and we will do all possible to shed light on illegal practices conducted by any local municipality regarding the fate of stray animals.
Thank you for taking the time to read this sincere appeal.
