HomeMonday, 8th of September, 2008
What is animal rights?
Animal rights means that animals deserve to be treated in a manner which best suits
their needs. Like us, they are capable of suffering and have an interest
in leading their own lives, and so it is only right that they deserve
consideration as to what is in their best interests.
We are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers and yet there is still immense suffering and exploitation going on behind closed doors. Only through exposing cruelty, raising awareness, and taking action against it will we ever stop it.
Animals in the home
The RSPCA has reported that animal cruelty cases have risen by 77% this year to almost 100,000. This figure does not take in to account countless cases which will go unreported. It is important we all remain vigilant, keep our eyes open and report any suspected cruelty.
Animals and Fashion
The majority of the public are dead against the fur trade; it is well known for being ultimately cruel and barbaric, and in 2001 fur farming was banned in the UK. Sadly the government has not gone far enough to ban the import of fur even though the farming methods would be illegal in this country.
Animals & Food
There are now around four million vegetarians and vegans in the UK. This figure has doubled over the last ten years and is increasing at a rate of 5,000 each week.
900 million animals (excluding fish) are slaughtered for food each year in the UK. The majority of these animals will have been born and raised in dark, filthy, cramped conditions and killed by inhumane methods.
Animals in Laboratories
An animal dies in a UK lab every 6 seconds. Suffering is an inherent part of vivisection. Animal experiments have to be licensed in the UK by the Government. A license is granted if the Government itself deems a test to have the potential to cause "pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm".
We believe in the abolition of animal research by finding humane alternatives on both ethical and scientific grounds. There are over 400 alternatives, ranging from in vitro test tube research to computer modelling. Several scientific charities are now conducting vital research using these much safer alternative methods, such as the Dr. Hadwen Trust and Europeans for Medical Advancement, who both adamantly stand by their non-animal methods as both safer and more humane.
Animals and entertainment
Despite the ban on hunting with hounds many hunts have continued to go out breaking the law and illegally hunting foxes. Peaceful campaigners have been committed to gathering video evidence and intelligence, and in August 2006 the first conviction for fox hunting was secured against Mr Wright from the Exmoor Foxhounds at Drybridge, Devon.
The UK is also making good progress with its Circus campaigns. There are very few animal circuses left in this country, and it is hopeful that the government will ban them all together. The majority of the public do not support them, and many Councils will not allow animal circuses on to their land.
This article was take from the Southern Animal Rights Coalition website: www.sarconline.co.uk.
Thanks guys!
We are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers and yet there is still immense suffering and exploitation going on behind closed doors. Only through exposing cruelty, raising awareness, and taking action against it will we ever stop it.
Animals in the home
The RSPCA has reported that animal cruelty cases have risen by 77% this year to almost 100,000. This figure does not take in to account countless cases which will go unreported. It is important we all remain vigilant, keep our eyes open and report any suspected cruelty.
Animals and Fashion
The majority of the public are dead against the fur trade; it is well known for being ultimately cruel and barbaric, and in 2001 fur farming was banned in the UK. Sadly the government has not gone far enough to ban the import of fur even though the farming methods would be illegal in this country.
Animals & Food
There are now around four million vegetarians and vegans in the UK. This figure has doubled over the last ten years and is increasing at a rate of 5,000 each week.
900 million animals (excluding fish) are slaughtered for food each year in the UK. The majority of these animals will have been born and raised in dark, filthy, cramped conditions and killed by inhumane methods.
Animals in Laboratories
An animal dies in a UK lab every 6 seconds. Suffering is an inherent part of vivisection. Animal experiments have to be licensed in the UK by the Government. A license is granted if the Government itself deems a test to have the potential to cause "pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm".
We believe in the abolition of animal research by finding humane alternatives on both ethical and scientific grounds. There are over 400 alternatives, ranging from in vitro test tube research to computer modelling. Several scientific charities are now conducting vital research using these much safer alternative methods, such as the Dr. Hadwen Trust and Europeans for Medical Advancement, who both adamantly stand by their non-animal methods as both safer and more humane.
Animals and entertainment
Despite the ban on hunting with hounds many hunts have continued to go out breaking the law and illegally hunting foxes. Peaceful campaigners have been committed to gathering video evidence and intelligence, and in August 2006 the first conviction for fox hunting was secured against Mr Wright from the Exmoor Foxhounds at Drybridge, Devon.
The UK is also making good progress with its Circus campaigns. There are very few animal circuses left in this country, and it is hopeful that the government will ban them all together. The majority of the public do not support them, and many Councils will not allow animal circuses on to their land.
This article was take from the Southern Animal Rights Coalition website: www.sarconline.co.uk.
Thanks guys!