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| It’s been an emotional few weeks. Vicious animal deaths sparked a fierce public outcry, while the sad death of Kashin, the Auckland Zoo elephant, was a tragic loss. Animal lovers, including SAFE, rightly condemned the Tongan man who brutally killed and barbequed his dog, but SAFE also added to the moral debate by questioning why our society abhors the killing of a companion animal for food when millions of farm animals are routinely killed without protest. Personal disdain was warranted after legal counsel challenged the one-year jail sentence of the callous student-wimp who savagely tortured and killed his Jack Russel dog, citing his young age and no former criminal convictions. This individual deserves no leniency. The death of Kashin, one of the two aging elephants at Auckland Zoo, has left many saddened. Many have been asking SAFE if this provides an opportunity for Jumbo the circus elephant to be moved to the zoo. SAFE campaign director Hans Kriek explains why this is not an option. |
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THIEVES STEAL SAFE VAN Down a quiet driveway off a busy inner-city road, two faded white lines mark the spot where SAFE’s campaign van used to be parked. | |
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VOLLIE EXTRAORDINAIRE! There are certain individuals within SAFE who have been involved longer than many staff members and contribute to the growing success of the organisation. SAFE profiles Auckland volunteer Matt Goode. | |
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WHANGAREI POTLUCK Vegans, vegetarians or people interested in choosing a vegetarian lifestyle are being welcomed to attend the next animal-free potluck dinner in Whangarei on Saturday 19 September. Call Ian and Cathy on 09 432 0714 or send her an email. | |
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NEW PLYMOUTH COORDINATOR WANTED SAFE is on the lookout for a keen person in New Plymouth to be part of our fantastic team of coordinators around the country. | |
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JAGUAR Not all cats were created equal. Jaguars are the largest felines in the Western Hemisphere and are often confused with leopards because of their spots. |
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SALAD Roasted red potato pesto salad |
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SALAD Amanda’s Mediterranean salad and delicious dips |
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| campaign updates |
ELEPHANT DEATH LEAVES MAMMOTH GAP The death of Kashin, Auckland Zoo’s 40-year-old elephant, is a timely reminder that elephants do not belong in zoos. Kashin was euthanised after losing her battle with chronic health problems largely caused by being kept in captivity. |
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BBQ’D COMPANION OUTRAGES NZ A man who killed his dog and then roasted it on the barbeque in his backyard needs to be educated rather than put before the courts, says Auckland City’s animal-loving mayor, John Banks. |
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DOG KILLER APPEALS DECISION A Dunedin student who killed a dog by trying to strangle it, pouring petrol down its throat and hitting it over the head with a spade, has appealed his one-year jail sentence, outraging SAFE and the community. |
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| cruelty free giveaways |
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Congratulations to Faith Saffioti who has won the ecostore gift pack. |
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VEGGIE JELL-O In lime, strawberry and orange, these delicious jellies have no animal gelatine but still have all the flavour. Just mix them with some water, pop them into any mould, and refrigerate them to make the easiest veggie treat! YUMMO! |
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