Serbia Suffering
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We the undersigned wish to issue and register a formal complaint to the European Union Commission regarding animal welfare atrocities perpetrated by the Serbian Authorities. They (the Serbian authorities) stand accused of acts in contravention of their own current Serbian Legislation Article 269.
These acts involve wilful and planned slaughter of thousands of dogs and cats in contravention of Article 46; Article 138; of the Veterinary Legal Code. Article 269 of the Criminal Code of Serbia states that any person guilty of acting in contravention of the Criminal Code, is liable of up to 3 (three) years imprisonment, if found guilty of illegal slaughter of animals and cruelty. These animals are collected by dog catchers (named 'shinters' ) specially employed for the task by the local authorities. Once caught both dogs and cats are held captive together and they may be kept locked in cages without food and water for several days. This often results in aggressive and destructive behaviour, with cannibalism being the result of starvation. Hygiene in relation to the caaptive animals welfare during detention is also very much an issue of concern. The animals are eventually put to death by any of the following methods:-
1. Injections of drug T-61 into the lungs causing paralysis and a prolonged and painful death. In 1988 drug T-61 was withdrawn from manufacturer in the United States of America, as it is considered unsuitable for euthanasia. In 1994, it was considered unsuitable for use in Canada. (ref 1.)
2. Killing with pitchforks.
3. Killing by the use of Mallets. In other words, beating the animal to death.
4. Killing with Nuvan and Kreozan poisons. These cause death by suffocation after the following prolonged effects - headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, excessive sweating, salivation, blurred vision, tightness in the chest, weakness, muscle twitching, and confusion. Also convulsions, severe respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and eventual death.
We are aware that dogs and cats cannot make us aware of headaches and nausea, but these have been found to be present in humans who work with these toxins. Therefore there is no reason to doubt that animals might also suffer from these effects.
5. Live animals are also dumped on rubbish tips in plastic bags.
6. Live animals are also hung, hanging suspended until death.
7. Live animals are thrown into 'compacting' (crushing machines). The 'crusher' or 'compactor' is part of a refuse vehicle used by the authorities.
8. LATEST !! - 29 June 2007 - It has been brought to our attention that dogs are being buried alive in the town of Novi Sad; Serbia. A hole is dug and then the dog catchers (shinters) throw the live dogs in and cover them with soil. This has been reported by Mrs Jelena Tinska a known Serbian actress, and also reported in the Serbian paper named as KURIR.
All the facts listed above are in direct contravention of the Veterinary Legislation of Serbia which demands a duty of care for all animals, and forbids the killing of stray animals. We the undersigned as full citizens of the European Union (EU) and citizens of the World, call on the Enlargement Commission of the European Union (EU) for Serbia to be excluded from admission to the European Union, until they are able to show and prove that they are willing to abide by their own legislation. We also ask that admission to the EU should only be considered when Serbia has maintained the ability to abide by their own Legislation for a period of time decided upon by the EU Commission.
Ref 1. T-61 : T-61 is an unacceptable injectable drug combination containing a local anaesthetic, a general anaesthetic, and a neuromuscular blocking agent. It has been removed from the market by the manufacturer in the United States. It is intended to be given intravenously at a precise rate of injection (1cc for 5 seconds) that is almost impossible to maintain. Most importantly, if improperly administered, T-61 can cause animals intense pain after administration and a curare-like paralysis of respiration (suffocation) before the animal loses consciousness. Because of these limitations, T-61 is an unacceptable euthanasia agent.
Information on T-61 from reference sources at the Humane Society of the United States; Washington DC http://www.hsus.org/
These acts involve wilful and planned slaughter of thousands of dogs and cats in contravention of Article 46; Article 138; of the Veterinary Legal Code. Article 269 of the Criminal Code of Serbia states that any person guilty of acting in contravention of the Criminal Code, is liable of up to 3 (three) years imprisonment, if found guilty of illegal slaughter of animals and cruelty. These animals are collected by dog catchers (named 'shinters' ) specially employed for the task by the local authorities. Once caught both dogs and cats are held captive together and they may be kept locked in cages without food and water for several days. This often results in aggressive and destructive behaviour, with cannibalism being the result of starvation. Hygiene in relation to the caaptive animals welfare during detention is also very much an issue of concern. The animals are eventually put to death by any of the following methods:-
1. Injections of drug T-61 into the lungs causing paralysis and a prolonged and painful death. In 1988 drug T-61 was withdrawn from manufacturer in the United States of America, as it is considered unsuitable for euthanasia. In 1994, it was considered unsuitable for use in Canada. (ref 1.)
2. Killing with pitchforks.
3. Killing by the use of Mallets. In other words, beating the animal to death.
4. Killing with Nuvan and Kreozan poisons. These cause death by suffocation after the following prolonged effects - headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, excessive sweating, salivation, blurred vision, tightness in the chest, weakness, muscle twitching, and confusion. Also convulsions, severe respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and eventual death.
We are aware that dogs and cats cannot make us aware of headaches and nausea, but these have been found to be present in humans who work with these toxins. Therefore there is no reason to doubt that animals might also suffer from these effects.
5. Live animals are also dumped on rubbish tips in plastic bags.
6. Live animals are also hung, hanging suspended until death.
7. Live animals are thrown into 'compacting' (crushing machines). The 'crusher' or 'compactor' is part of a refuse vehicle used by the authorities.
8. LATEST !! - 29 June 2007 - It has been brought to our attention that dogs are being buried alive in the town of Novi Sad; Serbia. A hole is dug and then the dog catchers (shinters) throw the live dogs in and cover them with soil. This has been reported by Mrs Jelena Tinska a known Serbian actress, and also reported in the Serbian paper named as KURIR.
All the facts listed above are in direct contravention of the Veterinary Legislation of Serbia which demands a duty of care for all animals, and forbids the killing of stray animals. We the undersigned as full citizens of the European Union (EU) and citizens of the World, call on the Enlargement Commission of the European Union (EU) for Serbia to be excluded from admission to the European Union, until they are able to show and prove that they are willing to abide by their own legislation. We also ask that admission to the EU should only be considered when Serbia has maintained the ability to abide by their own Legislation for a period of time decided upon by the EU Commission.
Ref 1. T-61 : T-61 is an unacceptable injectable drug combination containing a local anaesthetic, a general anaesthetic, and a neuromuscular blocking agent. It has been removed from the market by the manufacturer in the United States. It is intended to be given intravenously at a precise rate of injection (1cc for 5 seconds) that is almost impossible to maintain. Most importantly, if improperly administered, T-61 can cause animals intense pain after administration and a curare-like paralysis of respiration (suffocation) before the animal loses consciousness. Because of these limitations, T-61 is an unacceptable euthanasia agent.
Information on T-61 from reference sources at the Humane Society of the United States; Washington DC http://www.hsus.org/
We the undersigned wish to issue and register a formal complaint to the European Union Commission regarding animal welfare atrocities perpetrated by the Serbian Authorities. They (the Serbian authorities) stand accused of acts in contravention of their own current Serbian Legislation Article 269.
These acts involve wilful and planned slaughter of thousands of dogs and cats in contravention of Article 46; Article 138; of the Veterinary Legal Code. Article 269 of the Criminal Code of Serbia states that any person guilty of acting in contravention of the Criminal Code, is liable of up to 3 (three) years imprisonment, if found guilty of illegal slaughter of animals and cruelty. These animals are collected by dog catchers (named 'shinters' ) specially employed for the task by the local authorities. Once caught both dogs and cats are held captive together and they may be kept locked in cages without food and water for several days. This often results in aggressive and destructive behaviour, with cannibalism being the result of starvation. Hygiene in relation to the caaptive animals welfare during detention is also very much an issue of concern. The animals are eventually put to death by any of the following methods:-
1. Injections of drug T-61 into the lungs causing paralysis and a prolonged and painful death. In 1988 drug T-61 was withdrawn from manufacturer in the United States of America, as it is considered unsuitable for euthanasia. In 1994, it was considered unsuitable for use in Canada. (ref 1.)
2. Killing with pitchforks.
3. Killing by the use of Mallets. In other words, beating the animal to death.
4. Killing with Nuvan and Kreozan poisons. These cause death by suffocation after the following prolonged effects - headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, excessive sweating, salivation, blurred vision, tightness in the chest, weakness, muscle twitching, and confusion. Also convulsions, severe respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and eventual death.
We are aware that dogs and cats cannot make us aware of headaches and nausea, but these have been found to be present in humans who work with these toxins. Therefore there is no reason to doubt that animals might also suffer from these effects.
5. Live animals are also dumped on rubbish tips in plastic bags.
6. Live animals are also hung, hanging suspended until death.
7. Live animals are thrown into 'compacting' (crushing machines). The 'crusher' or 'compactor' is part of a refuse vehicle used by the authorities.
8. LATEST !! - 29 June 2007 - It has been brought to our attention that dogs are being buried alive in the town of Novi Sad; Serbia. A hole is dug and then the dog catchers (shinters) throw the live dogs in and cover them with soil. This has been reported by Mrs Jelena Tinska a known Serbian actress, and also reported in the Serbian paper named as KURIR.
All the facts listed above are in direct contravention of the Veterinary Legislation of Serbia which demands a duty of care for all animals, and forbids the killing of stray animals. We the undersigned as full citizens of the European Union (EU) and citizens of the World, call on the Enlargement Commission of the European Union (EU) for Serbia to be excluded from admission to the European Union, until they are able to show and prove that they are willing to abide by their own legislation. We also ask that admission to the EU should only be considered when Serbia has maintained the ability to abide by their own Legislation for a period of time decided upon by the EU Commission.
Ref 1. T-61 : T-61 is an unacceptable injectable drug combination containing a local anaesthetic, a general anaesthetic, and a neuromuscular blocking agent. It has been removed from the market by the manufacturer in the United States. It is intended to be given intravenously at a precise rate of injection (1cc for 5 seconds) that is almost impossible to maintain. Most importantly, if improperly administered, T-61 can cause animals intense pain after administration and a curare-like paralysis of respiration (suffocation) before the animal loses consciousness. Because of these limitations, T-61 is an unacceptable euthanasia agent.
Information on T-61 from reference sources at the Humane Society of the United States; Washington DC http://www.hsus.org/
These acts involve wilful and planned slaughter of thousands of dogs and cats in contravention of Article 46; Article 138; of the Veterinary Legal Code. Article 269 of the Criminal Code of Serbia states that any person guilty of acting in contravention of the Criminal Code, is liable of up to 3 (three) years imprisonment, if found guilty of illegal slaughter of animals and cruelty. These animals are collected by dog catchers (named 'shinters' ) specially employed for the task by the local authorities. Once caught both dogs and cats are held captive together and they may be kept locked in cages without food and water for several days. This often results in aggressive and destructive behaviour, with cannibalism being the result of starvation. Hygiene in relation to the caaptive animals welfare during detention is also very much an issue of concern. The animals are eventually put to death by any of the following methods:-
1. Injections of drug T-61 into the lungs causing paralysis and a prolonged and painful death. In 1988 drug T-61 was withdrawn from manufacturer in the United States of America, as it is considered unsuitable for euthanasia. In 1994, it was considered unsuitable for use in Canada. (ref 1.)
2. Killing with pitchforks.
3. Killing by the use of Mallets. In other words, beating the animal to death.
4. Killing with Nuvan and Kreozan poisons. These cause death by suffocation after the following prolonged effects - headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, excessive sweating, salivation, blurred vision, tightness in the chest, weakness, muscle twitching, and confusion. Also convulsions, severe respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and eventual death.
We are aware that dogs and cats cannot make us aware of headaches and nausea, but these have been found to be present in humans who work with these toxins. Therefore there is no reason to doubt that animals might also suffer from these effects.
5. Live animals are also dumped on rubbish tips in plastic bags.
6. Live animals are also hung, hanging suspended until death.
7. Live animals are thrown into 'compacting' (crushing machines). The 'crusher' or 'compactor' is part of a refuse vehicle used by the authorities.
8. LATEST !! - 29 June 2007 - It has been brought to our attention that dogs are being buried alive in the town of Novi Sad; Serbia. A hole is dug and then the dog catchers (shinters) throw the live dogs in and cover them with soil. This has been reported by Mrs Jelena Tinska a known Serbian actress, and also reported in the Serbian paper named as KURIR.
All the facts listed above are in direct contravention of the Veterinary Legislation of Serbia which demands a duty of care for all animals, and forbids the killing of stray animals. We the undersigned as full citizens of the European Union (EU) and citizens of the World, call on the Enlargement Commission of the European Union (EU) for Serbia to be excluded from admission to the European Union, until they are able to show and prove that they are willing to abide by their own legislation. We also ask that admission to the EU should only be considered when Serbia has maintained the ability to abide by their own Legislation for a period of time decided upon by the EU Commission.
Ref 1. T-61 : T-61 is an unacceptable injectable drug combination containing a local anaesthetic, a general anaesthetic, and a neuromuscular blocking agent. It has been removed from the market by the manufacturer in the United States. It is intended to be given intravenously at a precise rate of injection (1cc for 5 seconds) that is almost impossible to maintain. Most importantly, if improperly administered, T-61 can cause animals intense pain after administration and a curare-like paralysis of respiration (suffocation) before the animal loses consciousness. Because of these limitations, T-61 is an unacceptable euthanasia agent.
Information on T-61 from reference sources at the Humane Society of the United States; Washington DC http://www.hsus.org/
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We signed the "Serbia Suffering" petition!
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"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mahatma Gandhi
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You think you have heard all the cruelty that is inflicted to animals we share the planet with and then you hear something else. We need for animal suffering to decrease not increase in this modern world.
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# 5,498:
I find this treatment of Animals unacceptable and call on the European Union as one of it's citizens to act to end this practice.
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Stop and think - if you were an animal, how would you feel?
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If Serbia are allowed to treat waif and stray animals this way what message does it send to their children? They should be setting an example not teaching that another life is so expendable.
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# 5,491:
Que l`on ne vienne pas me parler de différence culturelle ... La maltraitance, la torture et le plaisir que ces fous en retire est tout simplement écoeurante ...
# 5,490:
Zivotinje su zakon!!!!!!
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# 5,488:
This is disgusting, inhumane and unnecessary. It must be stopped!
# 5,487:
Quelle honte ce pays,on devrais le baycotter
# 5,486:
Behaviour like this makes me ashamed to be human - Animals have rights too!!
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# 5,484:
This is appalling. I never thought I would say this but they are worse than the Chinese! - This has to stop - They have no humanity.
# 5,483:
idiots
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# 5,478:
This is ridiculous for people to be killing animals like its their second nature. It is disgusting and only the meanest selfish non-caring people could murder. They should be put in jail for this cruel slaughter.
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# 5,475:
Such methods are really disgusting and must stop now. It's criminal, cruel, unfair, and it's a shame for this country.
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Je signe !
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# 5,463:
basta ya de tantas barbaries inhumanas contra la natiraleza misma que Dios no puso
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# 5,460:
Serbia have to do something to save all theses dogs, that's unbearable !
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And you want to be a member of the European community?????
# 5,454:
I live in Serbia but sommting like this I did not now and never read in eny news paper or eny other info media. I have in m home 2 cat and one dog. I now that we here have low wich protect too enimals and too have Groups who care for enimals. I can sign only that I am agenst ciling enimals but not that I agree whit oll data wich is giving in this petition bicouse maybe it is not thrut.
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# 5,452:
AGAIN , WE NEED TO PULL TOGETHER, THIS ANIMAL ABUSE IS ALL OVER THE WORLD. HOW DO YOU TEACH YOUR CHILDREN, THINK
