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Olympic Shame 2010....Save the Seals!!!!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Platinum

 

 

I received this Peta Announcement today, and wanted to forward it to my animal loving friends.

Dear Kristin:

The 2009 Canadian seal slaughter has officially ended, and we're happy to tell you that this year, about three-fourths of the seals who were scheduled to be bludgeoned or shot to death during the annual war on seals were spared. More than 300,000 of these gentle creatures were scheduled to die during the blood bath on the ice, but more than 200,000 seals did not suffer the cruel fate that Canada had intended for them. They did not have to feel the pain of having their skull bashed in or feel what it's like to have a hook stuck through their eye, cheek, or mouth—just so that their fur could be stolen for "fashion."

This dramatic decline in the number of seals who were killed during the slaughter is largely because the price of seal fur has fallen over the years as the disgust over the slaughter increases. The European Union and the U.S. have banned seal products, and world leaders have spoken out against the massacre. Global demonstrations have made the headlines, and kind people all over the world have sent a strong, united message that the seal slaughter must end. 

While sealers bludgeoned and killed far fewer baby seals than they have in years past and people around the world are speaking out against the slaughter, our campaign is far from over. PETA will be fighting on for these defenseless animals until the Canadian government backs down and ends the slaughter for good, but we still need your help.

Thank you for taking action against the cruel slaughter already, but don't forget that there's still more that you can do. Share this information with all your friends and family so that they, too, can write to the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

And if you're still looking for even more ways to help, please visit OlympicShame2010.com to find out how
you can help seals on Facebook, Myspace and Twitter. 
Thank you for your hard work for seals!  

Very truly yours,


Ingrid E. Newkirk
President

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Petland -- Stop Selling Puppies!
HSUS MySpace Page | Stop Puppy Mills Website

 

 

 

Adopt a Pet Petfinder Link

 

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And, as always, if you need real estate assistance in Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, or anywhere in SE Wisconsin, please don't hesitate to contact me, Kristin Johnston , at kjohnston@remax.net .  Please make sure to visit my personal website as well at http://www.kristinjohnston.com and find everything from online markets , Buyer and Seller information, property searches , testimonials , calculators , my blog and more.

I am proud to be a full time real estate professional and Waukesha County Realtor.  I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the purchase or sale of your next home!  Contact me today!

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Kristin, great news!  Imagine if the seals were able to rise above oppression and stick a spear in their eyes.  I don't think they would like it much either.

Jun 18, 2009 12:39 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Good for you Margaret.....thanks for the support and all you do!

Jun 18, 2009 12:42 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Well said TOny!!!

Jun 18, 2009 12:42 AM
Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
Stage it Right! - Melbourne, FL

Kristin, PETA and HSUS have worked for at least 20+  years on this issue.  How long does it take the world to get the message?  Thanks for the stats, its nice to know that industry may be gone in a few years.  But then there are the diehard "its my lively hood" people who always find a way to keep things going.  Its like whale hunting.  Japan, Norway, and Iceland do it under the guise of "research" while their whalers say its their livelihood.  Soon they will join the ranks of the Cod fishermen in Canada, there won't be any more whales to hunt.

Jun 18, 2009 12:49 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Terry, I know you are on top of all these issues....you are such a great supporter!!! Even though the stats are down, you are right...there are always diehards pushing things along...horrible!  Take care friend!

Jun 18, 2009 01:21 AM
Betina Foreman
WJK Realty - Austin, TX
Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Thank heavens the seals were spared. That sounded like a potential senseless slaughter. Seals are so cute, how could anyone kill them?!?!

Jun 18, 2009 01:48 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Well...some still were, but yes, it is good news the numbers are down.  I don't know how anyone can be so senseless!!

Jun 18, 2009 01:54 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

I could never understand the slaughter of these creatures.

What's the point?

What's the payoff?

Great job sharing the site and the announcement you received.

Now we know the truth.

Jun 18, 2009 06:59 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Craig, you are right...there is simply no reasonable explanation or reason for the killing of those seals!

Jun 18, 2009 07:56 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Great post Kristin.  I cannot imagine the inhumanity and slaughter to these beautiful animals.

Jun 18, 2009 09:37 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks  Christine.....I agree with you, as usual!

Jun 18, 2009 10:05 AM
Rita Minion
O'Brien Realty - Solomons, MD

Hello Kristin,

Thank you for sharing the PETA Annoucement that you received and the link.  At least some of the seals were spared. 

Rita

 

Jun 18, 2009 11:33 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

thank you so much for adding your voice to this tragic issue. Lise

Jun 18, 2009 03:32 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Your welcome Rita...thanks for reading/commenting!

Jun 19, 2009 01:10 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Of course Lise....pretty name....thanks for your support as well!

Jun 19, 2009 01:10 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Kristen-I am proud to have you as a friend. YOU have a beautiful heart. <SMILE> 

P.S. CONGRATS ON THE SALE OF THAT HOUSE

Jun 21, 2009 01:25 PM
Muffy collins
Bridgeport, CT

Kristen, this is good news. I just hate to hear about animal cruelty. Thanks for sharing and spreading the word!!

Jun 21, 2009 01:33 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Sharon, I am also proud to have you as a friend!  Take care and SMILE!!

Jun 22, 2009 12:24 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Kate, I agree!! You are welcome!

Jun 22, 2009 12:25 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

David, thanks for your comment and for fighting the good fight for our beloved seals.....take care!

Jul 12, 2009 01:37 AM