Target: Paige Sinclair, CEO of Dolphin Marine Magic
Dolphin Marine Magic is a marine park located in Australia that is currently forcing a 47-year-old dolphin ridden with cancer to perform daily. The dolphin, named Bucky, is the star of the show and sometimes performs two to three times a day.
Dolphins typically live between 40 and 50 years. At 47, Bucky is at the human equivalent of 80 years old. In addition, a veterinarian noticed lumps in Bucky’s mouth which were later confirmed to be cancer. In his poor health, Bucky is still forced to jump through hoops, do flips in the air and drag people across pools.
Sign this petition and demand Bucky is retired to an accredited sanctuary. He does not have much time left, however we could make it the best time of his life.
Dear Ms. Sinclair,
Currently, your facility holds a dolphin, named Bucky, who is 47 years old and sick with cancer. As you probably know, dolphins typically live between 40 and 50 years. At 47, this puts Bucky at the human equivalent of 80 years old.
It is unacceptable, cruel and selfish of you to continue forcing Bucky to perform shows daily, including doing flips, jumping through hoops ad dragging people across pools. Bucky does not have much time left and he deserves to rest for his remaining days.
If you truly care about these animals, then you already know what is best for Bucky. Please retire him to an accredited sanctuary where he can happily live out the rest of his days.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Australia for Dolphins
I’ve long been of the opinion that these incredible creatures belong in the wild” ~ Senator Wilfred Moore, Liberal Party of Canada
It was almost a year ago, on June 11, 2015, that Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins) was first announced. The bill was supported by Elizabeth May, the leader of the Green Party of Canada, as well as other conservationists and organizations including Gabriela Cowperthwaite, the director of Blackfish, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, the Jane Goodall Institute, and Zoocheck Canada.
Now, we are calling on all Canadians to help pass Bill S-203 and put an end to dolphin and whale captivity in Canada, once and for all.
The bill would prohibit breeding, imports, exports and live captures of whales, dolphins and porpoises across Canada, building on Ontario’s Bill 80, which was passed on May 28, 2015.
Two aquariums in Canada currently house captive cetaceans, including the Vancouver Aquarium and Marineland, in Niagara Falls.
For well over two decades, Ric O’Barry has vigorously supported local efforts in Ontario to bring awareness to the plight of captive marine mammals. Dolphin Project has thrown its support behind Senator Moore’s efforts and hopes to see the country ban dolphin and whale captivity.
Update: Senator Moore hopes to have the Bill referred to the Senate’s Fisheries & Oceans Committee by the end of May.
Read the full text of Bill S-203, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts (ending the captivity of whales and dolphins)
Sign the petition to expeditiously pass Bill S-203*
* Petition closes on June 18, 2016
Featured image: abdallahh, Wikimedia Commons
Baby Ji-Ling died
gruesomely at a marine park in NSW, Australia. An untrained staff member plunged
his hand down Ji-Ling’s throat to remove litter and metal from his stomach. But
the pain was so bad, this poor baby had a heart attack.
Please support direct action to end dolphin captivity
- before more baby dolphins suffer and die in pain:https://enddolphincaptivity.afd.org.au/support…
A recent poll found 4 out of 5 Australians don’t
support dolphin captivity. That’s a huge army of caring people all
crying out for change – but we need to ACT NOW if we want to make a
difference.
By supporting urgent direct action, you can stop this
cruel marine park breeding more wild dolphins into chlorinated swimming pools
for entertainment.
PLEASE CLICK HERE to support the grassroots campaign
to end captive dolphin suffering: https://enddolphincaptivity.afd.org.au/support…
