STOP PRESS:LONDON RALLY FOR TURKISH STRAYS
On 4 October 2008 World Animal Day, the peoples of the world will come together at the same time to tell Turkey to stop animal cruelty. They will gather in front of Turkish diplomatic missions around the world and send a strong warning to Turkey to terminate the killing of its stray animals.
Their counterparts in the UK will gather in London at 14:00 on this day in front of the Turkish Airlines office at 25 Pall Mall, and march peacefully to the Turkish Embassy.
Animal activists around the world have tried on many occasions to engage in a constructive dialogue with the Turkish authorities and improve the condition of the stray animals in the country. However, dialogue has achieved nothing. In fact, the purging of stray dogs continues in Didim as you read this.
On 4 October 2008, Turkey will understand that its treatment of stray animals will no longer be tolerated in any corner of the world.
Attend the London rally, and let it be known that you too want the suffering of Turkish stray animals to come to an end once and for all.
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I will be at this rally with hundreds of other people and as we peacefully rally in London countless other rallies will be around the world yes the world knows now what is happening in Turkey and are disgusted by it people of Turkey unite with people from around the world and show the people of the world what acaring nation you are show these mayors ministers that you do not want your country to be known for this stop the massacre,s now before it is too late you are a caring people I know that from being there in your country so many times but i or my family will not be coming back till this barbaric killing of animals stops once and for all these dogs are homeless they are not wild like the mayors are saying give one a loving home and then you will see for yourselves that a dog will if you treat it right defend you and your family to the bitter end I know this as I have a dog myself and we would never ever treat an animal like this so SHOW THE WORLD YOU CARE AND LET US SEE THE RESULTS
Bev Hill
August 19, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Brilliant !! , We will be at the Rally in London,
Have contacted many people who are behind this 110% .
So far 7 Countries are partaking in this , I am sure that many more will also join us, No self respecting person will condone the actions of the Turkish ministers involved in these cruelties to the dogs.
“We have to organize and become involved in well coordinated action which will involve any means necessary to bring about complete elimination of the conditions that exist …… It takes action to get action.” – Malcolm X
Neesan
August 19, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I will be at the London rally and I’m sure it will be huge. This horror needs to be addressed now. The Turkish government need to be accountable for their actions and the general public world wide need to know what is going on.
Marcia Crow
August 19, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Yes I will be at the Toronto Canada protest, I would not miss any opportunity to stand up for the rights of any animal. I am glad to see that finally people from all around the world are standing up for animals, united. Lets make a loud noise and get every ones attention.
SUSAN MANNS
August 20, 2008 at 11:42 am
I will be at the rally in London….these crimes have gone on far too long, and it needs to stop.
The british public are becoming more aware…..and unless action is taken this year, to ensure this will not happen again, there will be a mass bycott…..which i and many of my friends will be backing.
Gillian Robinson
August 20, 2008 at 1:32 pm
You must stop this brutality. This is not acceptable any more.These pictures are travelling all over the world.
elena aris
August 20, 2008 at 5:08 pm
I am so excited about these rally’s all over the world, I believe that now there are 9 countries participating,
The world is definately watching – Lets hope Turkey listens .
Neesan
August 23, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Reward for info on the Didim dogs : http://www.thedidymian.com/news/150/ARTICLE/1744/2008-08-25.html
DAVID
August 25, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I am just back from Didim, Hardly any dogs to be seen….Where are they all – very sad as many of my old favourites are gone , ones that i have known for many years. If proof is found that the municipality is doing this then i will never ever go to Turkey again.
JJ
August 25, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Hi,
If we really want to change this quickly, we need support from locals, and we only get support from a major group of locals if we decide to skip our fancy holidays inTurkey and let the locals know why. If thousends of tourists choose other destinations the problem is solved before the next tourist season. I have seen it working in other countries. The tourist industry is one of the biggest means of income for Turkey, so tourists have a lot of influence which they seldom use.
Regards, Rina
Rina Hollander
August 28, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Please note that the rally will now be at the Turkish embassy at 2pm not at the airline offices
Bev Hill
September 29, 2008 at 1:37 pm