Monkey Circus, Monkey Rodeos, 150 years of protecting animals, Trapping Act, Animal Fights, Bears Selfies
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Stop Brutal Animal Fights in Indonesia
Target: Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia
Goal: Stop cruel dog and boar fights in Indonesian villages.
Villages in Indonesia’s West Java region are hosting brutal pit fights between dogs and boars. These animals are kept locked in small cages and forced to fight until only one is left standing, which the villages claim is to test the animals’ hunting abilities. The winner is allowed to heal, but the loser is made into meat— whether they are dead or alive after the fight. Dog fighters are given a $2,000 reward if their dog wins.
We cannot let this go on. Innocent animals are being horribly mistreated for the sake of unethical fights, all for the sake of a few moments of audience cheers and a potential cash reward for the winners’ owners. The locals defend these brazen acts of cruelty as a beloved “tradition” that must be upheld at all costs, despite animal rights activists describing them as “a criminal act against animals.”
We must protect these innocent creatures from dying in such a cruel manner. Sign this petition to demand the West Java region’s villages outlaw these fights now. PETITION LETTER
Make trapping illegal in wildlife refuges. I don't mean to sound pedantic, but a refuge, by definition, is supposed to be a safe place. Yet, for wildlife around the United States, refuges are anything but. In fact, it's completely legal to use cruel traps in wildlife refuges, a loophole that kills many animals each year in places where they should be protected.
Trapping doesn't just kill animals, it makes them suffer immensely before they die. According to US Fish and Wildlife Service surveys, most traps used on refuges are "body-hold devices." These contraptions indiscriminately ensnare any animal that comes into their path. These unlucky creatures often don't die at once, but rather bleed or starve to death, suffering over days. Some animals have even chewed off their own limbs to try and get away.
The Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act would put an end to this inhumane practice inside protected national wildlife refuges. People found setting traps would face fines and even jail time.
But this bill won't become law unless Congress hears from you. We need our representatives to know that the safety of our wildlife matters to Americans.
A Message from the CEO: 150 years of protecting animals.
As I begin my second year as the CEO of the Pennsylvania SPCA, I couldn't be more proud of the organization as we celebrate an historic 150th year of protecting animals.
The core mission our founder, M. Richards Muckle, set forth in 1867 remains - we are here to protect animals, prevent cruelty and work to ensure that their future is healthy and bright. Muckle would have been proud to see Governor Tom Wolf sign House Bill 1238 (Libre's Law), the most comprehensive animal protection bill in the history of Pennsylvania.
In addition to our work to rescue animals from cruelty, we also are committed to helping animals in need. As often as possible, our Shelter Hospital veterinarians transfer in at-risk dogs from the city shelter's "Urgent List." These animals have injuries and medical issues and without our help may be out of options.
Just last week, we rescued four "Urgent" dogs, all of whom clearly needed us. Denny, a young pittie mix, in an extremely emaciated condition; Muppet, an American bulldog with open wounds on his hind end and legs (we think he was likely dragged by a car); Ginger, a pittie with hair loss and live fleas; and Baxter (pictured here), a pittie with painful open wounds on his front feet.
We may never know how these pups were hurt, but thanks to you their worst days are behind them. They are now in the capable and caring hands of our veterinary team where they will recover and someday find the loving homes they have always deserved.
With your help, I look forward to continuing to guide this dynamic organization to improve the lives of our homeless and neglected animals. Working alongside our talented staff, donors, volunteers and community members - people just like you - we can save the lives of animals across Pennsylvania.
Please make your special gift in honor of 150 years of the PSPCA saving animals from abuse and giving them a future of love and happiness.
Julie Klim
PSPCA CEO
