GIVE TIME FOR SLEEP OF ANIMALS 2011

Humans need at least 8-hours of sleep to be able to rest and have sufficient strength for the next day. Over sleep or under sleep will both lead to health problems, sooner or later. Animals too, need to sleep to stay healthy.

Here are  some of the cutest images of sleeping animals. Take a look…

SAVE THE WILD LIFE "HELP ANIMALS"

WHICH ANIMALS TO BE KEPT IN HOME

2011 WILD LIFE LOVE IT

REVIEWS OF LION 2011

SMALL INNOCENT ANIMALS SAVE IT

ANIMALS IN ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS 2011

-  Cruelty to Animals for the sake of our "entertainment":  As you know, a large number of people all over the world that oppose cruelty to animals also oppose any and all kinds of animal exploitation for human entertainment.  But maybe you don’t share the view that all should be banned; maybe you believe that it’s okay for animals to be displayed at Zoos or for them to participate in some types of entertainment where you see a redeeming factor.  Maybe you draw the line at the specification: “as long as they are not being mistreated”.  Of course, that is opening a “pandora box” in terms of the complexity of the numerous possible circumstances and of the respective sorting out of what classifies as mistreatment of animals.  The truth, the way I see it, is that even in the best scenarios, more often than not animals that are used for our entertainment are deprived of their right for existing in their own natural environment, their freedom to roam and to behave in their instinctive ways; they are often also deprived of mingling with other animals of their specie, including their own natural families.  Regardless of where you draw the line, I’m sure that you will recognize different kinds of cruelty when you see it or hear about it, and I ask of you to engage in any act that may contribute to the cessation of animals being abused in any type of human entertainment.  Tragically, in addition to performing at “shows” for which animals are often subjected to torture-types of “training”, the unkind “humankind” also exploits them for gruesome and even sacrificial public exhibits of animal cruelty such as bullfights, dog-fights, cockfights and rodeos, not to mention the cowardly “sport” of hunting and fishing.  It is hard to believe that in this day and age of supposedly great “advancements” in our society, that in Spain and in Portugal thousands of people casually and routinely gather to watch the slow torture of bulls, as a “human being” methodically and slowly inflicts a large number of wounds into the animal's body with knives plunged  into their flesh, before they are finally killed, all the while being cheered by the large crowds.  Actually, I find it impossible to understand the motivation behind the fact that such large portion of the population in Spain seems to be obsessed with the perverse tormenting and torturing of bulls.  Like in all other issues of cruelty mentioned on this article, you can play a role in the betterment of treatment of animals, expressing your outrage and expectations of change to lawmakers and politicians. Luckily, in recent years, there has been some positive change, as dog and cock fights have been outlawed in many countries/states;  but, they are still allowed in many others.  If you live anywhere where they are permitted, contact lawmakers urging them to take action in banning them.

Don't Fight puppymills save it

"Hope" is an example of the horrific neglect and abuse imposed on dogs at puppy mills. She is now a living miracle created by the love and dedication of those who fight against animal cruelty.  Won't you join in, and become a miracle maker?  To read more about "Hope", please go to the "Hearts United for Animals" organization website, where there are many rescued doggies for adoption. click here.  Don't buy puppies from a pet store!!!

-  There are countless wonderful organizations from which you can adopt a rescued pet.  I'd like to also give you a link to the "Puppy Mill Rescue" organization, another  fine example of a place where you will find wonderful doggies that have been rescued from horrific puppy mills and are awaiting the chance to go to their "forever home" with a loving human - click here (I chose this doggie # 11 at random; from this page you can access all others for adoption). When I read the success stories of the adoptions, my faith in the power of love is once again asserted (click here to read).  Keep in mind that if you cannot adopt, you can still help them in their fight by sending a contribution to an organization that rescues them and fights for the termination of puppymills.  Although, sadly, most Greyhound dogs that retire from racing are destroyed by the greedy "inhumans" that enslaved them, there are several organizations dedicated to rescuing them and placing them for adoption.  Here's a fine example:  click here.  From the same website, here's a heart-warming adoption story that shows us the rewards of our kindness to animals:  click here.  For more Greyhounds for adoption (from the “Greyhound Rescue" organization website), click here.

-  To find a rescued cat or kitten for adoption, here's a directory of many sources where you will be able to find the one that is "meant for you" (directory includes rescued pure bred cats), click here

-  If you live in a large property in a rural area, consider giving home to a rescued horse.  Horses, like all other animals, unfortunately, are victims of greedy and unscrupulous exploitation.  There are numerous organizations that rescue horses from abuse and neglect, including retired carriage horses.  Here's an extensive list of organizations that care for horses & horse related issues, posted by the "Kingdom Keepers" website:  click here  "Pets Alive", a wonderful no-kill shelter and animal sanctuary where you can find all sorts of animals for adoption, is currently the only shelter who rescues retired carriage horses in New York City.

Crulty In Farming "Save Wild Life"

 

 “On profit-driven factory farms, veal calves are confined to dark wooden crates so small that they are prevented from lying down or scratching themselves. These creatures feel; they know pain. They suffer pain just as we humans suffer pain. Egg-laying hens are confined to battery cages. Unable to spread their wings, they are reduced to nothing more than an egg-laying machine. . . . The law clearly requires that these poor creatures be stunned and rendered insensitive to pain before the slaughtering process begins. Federal law is being ignored. Animal cruelty abounds. It is sickening. It is infuriating. Barbaric treatment of helpless, defenseless creatures must not be tolerated even if these animals are being raised for food—and even more so, more so. Such  insensitivity is insidious and can spread and is dangerous. Life must be respected and dealt with humanely in a civilized society.” - Senator Robert Byrd (on the floor of the U.S. Senate, July 9, 2001)

Astrud Gilberto has joined His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Pamela Anderson, Sir Paul McCartney, The Rev. Al Sharpton, The Black Eyed Peas, Phil Collins, Pink, Richard Pryor and numerous other public figures in supporting PETA'S campaign against KFC'S inhumane treatment of chickens. Click here to read about it.

HELP ANIMALS "Save its Life"

                           

If you would like to play a part in the battle against the cruelty of the fur industry, there's plenty you can do, besides not buying fur items.  Please go to the "Fur is Dead" website, and learn about little and big things that you can do to help:  click here 

It is so easy to somehow not be fully aware that by buying a fur coat (or any other garment using fur) you actually become an accomplice to cruelty to animals… Regretfully, I myself, at some time in my life wore a fur coat… Although I did not buy it myself, I am guilty of having worn a fur coat that had been given to me by a man that I loved.  Gradually, I grew more and more uncomfortable about owning the coat, and donated it to a charity benefiting the homeless. The truth is that we have been desensitized to the term "fur" and so many of us accept the term as merely a type of fabric, not fully realizing that it is the skin of a (once) living being who has been entrapped, terrorized and killed in barbaric ways in order for a fur garment to be created.  People sometimes do not realize that by buying a product they are reinforcing the need for that product to exist.  The more fur coats and fur trimmed articles are bought, the more the manufacturers will kill and abuse animals in their greedy pursuit of riches…

SAVE THE LIFE OF ANIMALS

-  The shameful fur industry:  Knowing that there are so many alternatives to "fur" within fashionable garments made without the sacrifice of animals (including faux fur coats), I find it almost unbelievable that anyone in this day and age would want to buy a "real" fur coat.  Please take a moment to read about what the fur industry does, in order to manufacture their products.  The “ Mercy for Animals” website has truthful and compelling essays about many of the issues that deal with cruelty to animals, including the horrors of the “fur industry”.  For an article on “Fur Trapping”, posted by the "Mercy for Animals" organization, click here.  From the same website, you can read about “Fur Farming

The snakes of Costa Rica Reviews

Many visitors to Costa Rica worry about snakes. According to National Geographic there are 130 different types of snakes in Costa Rica, making it a snake lover’s paradise.  Only 17 of these snakes are venomous.  Fortunately few visitors to Costa Rica ever see a snake, as they don’t like people and they like to hide.

While experts will detail the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes, an inexperienced tourist might find some difficulties with the distinctions.  There are lots of rules but with most the rules, there are exceptions.  I would recommend that if you are not experienced with snakes to handle them only with an expert.  There are many excellent serpentariums in Costa Rica to view and learn more about snakes.  

There are some things one can do in Costa Rica, or pretty much anywhere, to prevent the risk of snakebites.  When you go hiking in forested areas, wear high rubber or leather boots and avoid going places where you can’t clearly see the forest floor.  Don’t stick your hands in holes or lift rocks with your hands.  If you really need to turn over something, like a rock, do it with a stick or other tool.  If you go walking at night, take a flashlight. 

I have read a number of different things that one should do if they are bitten by a snake.  But different experts say different and sometimes conflicting things.  The best thing one can do is to clearly identify the snake that bit you and get to a medical facility as quickly as possible.  (Some experts recommend killing the snake and taking the head and several inches with you to allow an expert to identify it – but don’t waste valuable time finding the snake or risk a second bite.)  Keep the victim calm.  Even if it is a venomous bite, there is time to get to a medical facility. 

The Clodomiro Picado Institute which is part of the University of Costa Rica makes much of the antivenin used in Central America, so the deaths from snake bites are extremely low. They produce anti-venoms from over 200 snakes, including the fer-de-lance.  Almost all clinics have antivenin as do vets and many farmers.  Call  9-1-1 or in remote locations ask a local.