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BAN BULL FIGHTING NOW!
Bullfighting is a cruel reality
across Southern Europe and
Latin America. This industry
is responsible for the deaths
and maiming of thousands of
bulls and hundreds of horses
each year.

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IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT BEING A COMPASSIONATE TRAVELLER

Visit nature reserves and national parks.

Support local animal sanctuaries and wildlife
rehabilitation centers.

Skip the marine park; take a whale or dolphin
watching cruise instead.

Avoid roadside zoos, dolphin encounters and
animal circuses.

Boycott bullfights and festivals that use animals.

Support the local humane society to help
stray pets.

Never pay to have your photo taken with
a wild animal.
Avoid animal rides and animal taxis.

Buy souvenirs that do not use wildlife or harm
the environment.

Leave the environment as you found it; avoid
areas where tourism disturbs wildlife habitats.


Stray dogs and cats
Horribly malnourished and diseased
dogs and cats are a common
sight for tourists, particularly
in warm climates. To make
lasting improvements for these
animals, contribute to a local
animal shelter that has sterilization and vaccination
programs in place.
Zoos and Aquaria
Meeting the complex needs of
wild animals is nearly impossible
in captive situations. Marine
parks in particular have a difficult
time accommodating the
basic needs of large marine
mammals such as dolphins and whales. Most roadside
zoos are unregulated and fail to meet even the
most fundamental standards for animal welfare.
Animal Performances
Animal performances, especially
by captive wildlife like dolphins,
bears, or chimpanzees, place
enormous stress on the animals.
Behind the scenes, animals are
often trained using food deprivation
or violent force. Don’t pay to witness cruelty.
Animal Rides
Donkey, horse, camel, and elephant
rides may contribute significantly
to animal suffering. The
animal you pay to ride may have
been working for hours, with no
access to shelter, food or water.
Animals who are forced to draw carriages are
often overloaded and beaten to ensure they remain
submissive. Animal-drawn vehicles and taxis pose
a public safety risk and can cause serious traffic
accidents when on busy urban roads.
Wildlife Souvenirs
Souvenirs made from wildlife
products often involve the brutal
death of an animal, or the
endangerment of an entire
species. Ivory and tortoiseshell
are some examples. Some
souvenirs sold to tourists are actually illegal to import
or export.
Tourist Photos with Animals
Paying to have your photo taken
with a young chimp, lion cub or
bear may seem like an exciting
souvenir. Sadly, inhumane capture
methods, poor nutrition, and
inadequate welfare conditions
often lead to a premature death for these animals.
Bullfighting
Bullfighting is a cruel reality
across Southern Europe and
Latin America. This industry
is responsible for the deaths
and maiming of thousands of
bulls and hundreds of horses
each year.
How to Report Cruelty to Animals
• Record the time, date and location of the incident.
• Note how many and what type of animals were
involved.
• If possible, take photos or video as evidence.
Protest to:
• Those inflicting the cruelty
• Your tour operator and hotel manager
• Local tourism office
• The country’s ambassador to the United States
Report the incident to:
• Local police
• Local animal welfare society
From WSPA website

OUTDOOR PARTIES AND ANIMALS
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips:

For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on a summers day with friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips:

•Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets. If ingested, the animal could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases.
•Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. Ingestion of sunscreen products can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy. The misuse of insect repellent that contains DEET can lead to neurological problems.
•Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets’ reach. Certain types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing—or even kidney disease in severe cases. Lighter fluid can be irritating to skin, and if ingested can produce gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. If lighter fluid is inhaled, aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems could develop.
•Keep your pets on their normal diet. Any change, even for one meal, can give your pets severe indigestion and diarrhea. This is particularly true for older animals who have more delicate digestive systems and nutritional requirements. And keep in mind that foods such as onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, grapes & raisins, salt and yeast dough can all be potentially toxic to companion animals.
•Do not put glow jewelry on your pets, or allow them to play with it.While the luminescent substance contained in these products is not highly toxic, excessive drooling and gastrointestinal irritation could still result from ingestions, and intestinal blockage could occur from swallowing large pieces of the plastic containers.
•Keep citronella candles, insect coils and oil products out of reach. Ingestions can produce stomach irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression. If inhaled, the oils could cause aspiration pneumonia in pets.
•Never use fireworks around pets! While exposure to lit fireworks can potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws of curious pets, even unused fireworks can pose a danger. Many types contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium nitrate, arsenic and other heavy metals.
•Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, so please resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities. Instead, keep your little guys safe from the noise in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof area at home.