As the NSPCA (National Council of SPCA's) prepares for its third court hearing August 6th to block the live export of sheep from South Africa to the Middle East, the Humane Society International / Africa is urging South African citizens to lend their voices to the cause. With the public's help, it is hoped that this export will be blocked and future exports potentially blocked as well.
Recognizing the horrific conditions these animals endure, heavily reliant on animal agriculture New Zealand went ahead and banned live exports entirely. Australia also banned live exports to Kuwait after recognizing the horrific conditions these animals must endure. In some countries, it is a requirement that Veterinary care be available on board but South Africa does not have such a rule. In fact, on both reported voyages, HSI/A and NSPCA have offered to cover the cost of veterinary care to no avail. They were either denied or ignored entirely. It is evident that South Africa has a long way to go when it comes to animal welfare and the appropriate care / transport of animals.
We must end live animal exports once and for all. Much like we are outraged over dogs being left in hot cars, we must be equally outraged over tens of thousands of sheep being crammed in a hot, filthy boat with little room to move and poor air quality. These situations are exactly the same and if we can be outraged over innocent dogs being kept in stifling vehicles, we cannot be hypocritically oblivious to the perils live export animals endure. There is no justification for putting so many animals at risk of death outside of human greed and profit. It's absolutely shameful and despicable that money is more important than the livelihoods of animals. Make sure to check out the original article from WORLD ANIMAL NEWS by clicking the link at the top of the page. They provide some resources on how we can help particularly if you are from South Africa. Let's work together to end live animal exports! HAPPY VEG
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