Animal Advocacy

11/12/2020

Quoted in a report in The Times (UK), IWT campaigns officer Pádraic Fogarty stated: “We have been against hare coursing for three or four decades now, we would love to see it banned. We would feel strongly that it is a cruel and barbaric activity. I wouldn’t call it a sport.”

BAN CRUEL HARE COURSING

02/08/2020

We regret to inform everyone that we are closing our doors and ceasing our voluntary work as of now. This will be my final article for animal welfare. And in it, I’ll explain why I’m closing rather than setting up as a charity; why animal welfare needs people like me; and other bits and bobs. I’ve written so much, I’m including a Table of Contents below, so you can skip to whatever interests you... [ 3,053 more words ]
http://tnrireland.ie/animal-advocacy-is-closing

CATalyst - a catalyst for community action trapping in Ireland

02/06/2020

Written 8 months ago ... "Coilin Nunan, the scientific advisor to the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics, said the study raised “serious concerns” about global meat consumption and the intensification of livestock farming."

Global outbreak of antibiotic-resistant superbugs linked to overconsumption of meat

30/05/2020

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We've written this latest article for wc19 to give you all the information you need to put a Preparedness Plan in place to ensure your companions will be safe and cared for should something happen to you. Please share widely to raise awareness and encourage everyone to put a plan in place to protect their companions..

"Life is a sexually transmitted, terminal disease.

While the bizarre truth of that statement makes me laugh, COVID-19 has me seriously thinking about the 'terminal' part - and the consequences for those left behind. Most parents will have taken steps to ensure their children are cared for, should something happen to them. But few think to do the same for their companion animals.

It’s incredibly sad to think of our companions without us, and a difficult prospect to face, but there's no more appropriate time than now to make provisions for them.

So, after years of procrastinating, I'm finally writing my will - and putting a Preparedness Plan in place to ensure my companions are protected and cared for when I, inevitably, am no longer here for them.

I hope the information I've gleaned in the process will help you, and give you strength, to do the same - something that's not just relevant during the pandemic, but throughout both our and their lifetimes."

The main part of this article gives you detailed information to help you put a Preparedness Plan in place for your companions, should anything happen to you - and it's not just relevant in this context, but throughout the lifetimes of our companions and ourselves.

29/05/2020

So many reasons to sign the petition to ban cruel hunting - read this article for two heartwarming reasons inspired by cocooning. And don't forget to sign the petition.

Faithful farmers forge unlikely friendships with foxesRTE Six One News, Thursday, 28 May 2020By Tomás O MainnínVideo Journalist Some unusual friendships have developed between a number of Co Offaly farmers and wild foxes, largely due to restrictions associated with Covid-19. Retired dairy farmer T...

26/05/2020

NARA (and all of us who want to see cruel hare coursing banned) is calling on Cork residents for their help. We need YOU to speak out against the cruelty! Check out their link and email your TDs - be a voice for the voiceless. Thanks!

🐇 County of the Week: Cork!

Cork, we need YOUR help to ban hare coursing! Did you know that hare coursing happens in your county? We need YOU to speak out against this!

77% of people in Ireland want this barbaric activity banned, so please help us make sure the upcoming bill to ban hare coursing will be a success.

Below are the email addresses of all the Cork TDs, as well as a sample letter (please compose your own if possible):

📧 EMAIL ADDRESSES:

[email protected],
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[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
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[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]

📝 SAMPLE LETTER:

"Dear Deputy,

I am writing to you as a constituent of Cork, in relation to the cruel practice of hare coursing. As I'm sure you are aware, there are 78 registered coursing clubs in Ireland, and between them they trap approximately 5,000 hares for each coursing season.

The hares, frightened, are released into a circular field and are then pursued by greyhounds - while they run for their lives. Even though the dogs are muzzled, that does not prevent the hares from getting killed by being trampled, thrown or having their backs broken.

Irish hares are protected under the 1976 Wildlife Act, but there is a bizarre and contradictory exemption for bloodsports enthusiasts, as the law also protects hare coursing – it’s illegal to trap or sell hares unless it’s for the purpose of coursing them.

In July of 2019, the very first wild cases of rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD2) appeared in Ireland. This disease has been known to be highly infectious and lethal in nearly all cases, and this was demonstrated when it was first identified in 1984 in China, where it killed 14 million rabbits in 9 months.

As a result of the RHD2 outbreak, hare coursing licences for the 2019/2020 season were initially suspended. However, due to minor pressure from the Irish Coursing Club, and a handful of TDs who support this cruelty, the licences were shockingly re-issued. This was an unjust and unacceptable decision for the government to make.

Hare coursing is already banned in Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. It’s time for this unnecessary cruelty to end in the Republic of Ireland too.

In this regard, Paul Murphy TD has recently announced that when the health crisis is over, he will be proposing a bill to ban hare coursing. This follows similar progressive legislation, such as a ban on wild animals in circuses, and a ban on fur farming.

A recent Red C poll also found that 77% of the people in Ireland want a ban on hare coursing. Therefore, I am asking you, as a TD, to act on the wishes of the people and support an immediate ban on hare coursing in Ireland.

Thank you for your time, I look forward to your reply.

Kind Regards,

YOUR NAME,
Cork"

21/05/2020

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Missing puss - contact number in image if you can help.

MISSING
PASSAGE WEST GLENBROOK AREA
Kali, missing since Sunday 17th May. If you’ve seen her or know anything about her please contact her very worried owner 0872981727. Please check sheds and outbuildings

15/05/2020

Socially responsible, community oriented felines demonstrating social distancing for humans who haven't got the hang of it yet. Be like them.

Hilariows - like an invisible box!