Protest in London 26th May for animal rights in Romania. Bravo UK!

Bravo UK! It would be great to see the same protest in Bucharest on the SAME DAY, May 26th, wouldn't it, so that the two countries, their animal-lovers and NGOs may stand together as one in support, consternation and indignance.

AFRA has told me that since the appalling news of the treatment of the horses of Letea has become public, the demonstration is now a double whammy - what started out as a demonstration against the pending euthanasia bill targetting the stray dogs of Romania, the protesters will also now be demanding the application of animal protection laws throughout the country.

The following is from the Action For Romanian Animals site and written on 11th May before the horror for the horses of Letea had even begun:

'In Europe there have been massive demonstrations highlighting the brutallity that animals face in Romania, where the EU funds animal welfare schemes but for the most part, the animals do not benefit from this and ill treatment of animals continue. The UK is way behind the rest of Europe in regards to this subject.

So get on board, this is one moment for all groups in the UK who care for the plight of Romanian animals to pull together and target the Romanian Embassy and Consulates. So, bring your banners, your adopted furry friends from Romania, your whistles and Posters.

For one great moment in history, let the roar of the Great Nations of Britain come together in London on 26th May 2011, and together we will tell Romania once and for all, that the people of Great Britain are no longer willing to stand by and let the animals in Romania suffer.'

Please visit the site and see the demo-vids in French, Romanian, German, Spanish and English. You can download your British demo-posters to stick in your cars, shop windows, supermarkets, church halls etc.
HERE ahead of time. If you are unable to attend the demonstration but would still like your voice to be heard, please sign THIS petition bound for the European Commission. Thank you AFRA! Great work! :o)) Hope the turn out is massive and indeed, that it be 'one great moment in history'!

Comments

[Claudia Chifor]

thanks you very much UK.

[sairj]

Well, Alina, if you take a look at the blog post again, you will see that Sarah In Romania didn't write the bit you're referring to. It's in speechmarks as well as in itallics, ie. a quote and was copied and pasted from the AFRA site. AFRA are organising this demonstration, working very hard to pull everyone together and quite frankly, I don't really care how they word it since they do such a fabulous, compassionate and courageous job, as long as the demo is hugely supported and attended.

Do click on the link given and visit the AFRA site for yourself, along with the quote taken and posted here.

I don't get what you mean about nationalistic. The bit you refer to was written by a Romanian expat living in GB, I believe.

Thanks for commenting, Alina!

[Alina]

Dear Ms Sarah,
I do not know you, but reading your bit above has left me confused: the Great Nations of Britain? Plus the general tone of this post. It's so nationalistic and arrogant (Romanian animal cruelty? we don't have monopoly over it, you know?) I wonder what your quote from Queen Marie above has to do with it. I'm not pleased at all. But don't let a cavern-dweller like me spoil your civilising enthusiasm.

[sairj]

Let us know if you have one, Charlizee!! And send me info to blog :o)

[Charlizee]

Hi everbody!
Great idea!!! Hope such a demonstration against Romania's brutality will also be in Austria.