What you can do to stop the seal hunt
Dear Readers,
Over the past few weeks, the world has watched in horror as sealers brandished clubs and rifles, brutally slaughtering thousands of defenceless pups, most only a few weeks old. As you read this today, the Canadian commercial seal hunt has moved northward where the killings will resume — with sealers allowed to kill 275,000 seals this year
Because of the support of many of those who care, An international boycott of Canadian seafood by more than 618,000 individuals, 3,500 restaurants, and major grocery chains in the United States is having an impact. With about 80% of Newfoundland’s fishing revenue coming from shellfish and less than 3% from the seal hunt, consumers have tremendous leverage to end this hunt! Fisherman are fast realizing they stand to lose more from killing seals than they will ever hope to gain.
 |
||
|
||
|
||
 |
|
What else you can do |
|
||
|
 |
|
Get web badges like this one and post them on your blog, website or social network page. |
|
|
This is a critical time for our campaign, and we need your help to keep the world’s attention focused on ending the seal hunt! Here are a few more things that you can do:
- Spread the word about the seal hunt by posting our web badges or banners to your Facebook page or favorite blogs.
- Check out our list of actions you can take right now to help seals.
- Tell everyone you know to sign our petition to the EU today.
- Stay up to date with the latest news and videos at hsicanada.ca/protectseals.
Remember, we’ll continue to apply the heat as long as the hunt continues. It’s a ghastly practice, and the scale of the cruelty requires our persistence and perseverance.
Thank you for your continued support during this tragic time on the ice floes of Canada.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Aldworth
Director of Animal Programs
Humane Society International/Canada