Voice for Animals Humane Society
- Voice for Animals Humane Society
The Voice for Animals Humane Society (V4A) in Edmonton, Alberta is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting animals, through advocacy and education, from neglect, abuse and exploitation. This volunteer organization helps animals of all kinds through animal rescue, education, lobbying politicians, protests, letter writing and petitions. The president, Tove Reece, has been involved in animal rights' work for over twenty years.
Recent Campaigns
The Annual Seal Hunt
A protest to stop the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Canadian harp seals.
Canadian Finals Rodeo
Through protest and public education the V4A hopes to put an end to this animal cruelty in entertainment.
Ongoing Campaigns
Lucy and Samantha
Lucy, an Asian elephant and Samantha, an African elephant live at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Lucy suffers from arthritis and chronic foot infections. Samantha severed her trunk on a gate latch and lost 20 cm. or 8 inches of it. The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee has agreed to take them both. A letter writing campaign and petition are ongoing. [cite web | title=A Soul Voice ... for animals | work=Fall 2006 | url=http://www.v4a.org/files/newsletter_Fall%202006.pdf| accessdate=Nov 21 | accessyear=2006]
Stray and Abandoned pets
V4A has conducted several feral cat rescues, however, cat overpopulation is a burgeoning problem.
Animal Cruelty prevention
Protests were held at the Didsbury, Alberta courthouse. Daisy Duke, the dog, was severely abused and died. Two perpetrators, a young offender and Daniel Haskett were charged in the incident. On May 10, 2007, the younger man was sentenced to house arrest, probation and community service. The sentencing hearing for Daniel Charles Haskett is scheduled for August 1st. V4A want to bring back Bill C-373 (formerly Bill C-50).
References
External links
* [http://www.v4a.org/ The Voice for Animals Humane Society]
* [http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/916904106?ltl=1163321316/ Send Lucy and Samantha to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee "petition"]
* [http://www.elephants.com/ The Elephant Sanctuary]
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