Create Animal Welfare & Protection Laws In Kurdistan Iraq
The Issue
Animal Protection & Welfare Laws for Kurdistan Iraq
STOP turning a blind eye on animal abuse! Animals cannot speak for themselves; it is up to you to speak for them! It is up to you to make a difference!
We are campaigning to request animal protection and welfare laws to protect animals in Kurdistan Iraq from abuse, and suffering, domestic animals, cattle and wild life, pet-stores and the zoos.
Thousands of animals die annually in Kurdistan Iraq due to violence and neglect. Animal Of Kurdistan have been monitoring hundreds of cases of animal cruelty every year. Many of which are ignored due to the lack of penalties against animal abuse.
There is much to be done in terms of animal protection and welfare, and society is asking for it to be a higher priority on the KRG agenda. Including animal protection and welfare in the job title of the relevant Commissioner.
Animal Friends of Kurdistan NGO ( also known as Animals of Kurdistan ) We the undersigned believe that animal welfare and protection laws should be actioned and constantly improved in Kurdistan Iraq through ambitious legislative advancements and the allocation of adequate resources.
In order to facilitate such progress, we demand that more relevance is given to animal welfare and protection by making this responsibility explicit in the name of the relevant Directorate-General.
Every year, millions of sentient creatures are subjected to myriad forms of neglect and cruelty, from birth to purchase, and thereafter. Many animals travel great distances from breeding facilities to points of purchase often suffering and dying during transit. Of those animals that arrive live, many are purchased by people with little or no knowledge of how to care for these animals. Countless animals are fed incorrect diets, kept in inadequate habitats, and generally neglected until they die from a miserable life. Animals kept in captivity in the many zoos in Kurdistan Iraq- which are nothing more than life prison sentences in a place which is managed by inexperienced staff who have no knowledge on the species, no knowledge on diets. These animals live a stressful miserable life until they die- and display signs of high stress.
For these reasons, I encourage you to help create a more humane world for all animals in Kurdistan Iraq.
Kurdistan Iraq has changed over the years and more and more people recognize animals as sentient beings, able to feel pleasure and pain, to enjoy life or suffer. Iraqi citizens care for animals and would like to see protection and welfare needs taken into account through legislation, policies and the commitment of adequate resources. Sectorial interests should not prevail over citizens’ demands.
The excessive influence of economic interests has often delayed progress in the proper enforcement of existing legislation or its updating when necessary. Live animal transports are a clear example of this problem. The Commissioner responsible for animal welfare and protection should have more influence and powers on this topic in Kurdistan Iraq.
Over the years, animal abuse has increased an unbelievable amount and nothing has been done to stop this, despite the relentless efforts of animal lovers all around Kurdistan Iraq. The abuse animals suffer at human hands is heartbreaking, sickening, and infuriating. On a daily basis in Kurdistan and Iraq animals are tortured and beaten, lose their life in some of the most inhumane methods, suffer from bad living conditions and psychological harm in the form of torment and terror and the list goes on, and the worst part of all of this is, there are no consequences.
Governmental Killing Of Stray Dogs
It has appeared to become a ‘’norm’’ the merciless killing sprees of those innocent animals continue and are even encouraged by the authorities and local councils who on a regular basis set out and kill stray dogs either by shooting them onsite or by poisoning them which causes a slow and painful death. The alarming problem leading to cruelty and abuse is common in Kurdistan Iraq, an inherent lack of understanding and awareness.
The government opt to kill stray dogs to control the population, we have offered to work with them to conduct the trap, neuter and release scheme but it is cheaper to kill them than to humanely sterilize these strays. What is being taught to the society? That it is ok to have this inhumane lack of disrespect for living sentiments.
This barbaric every day behavior has been made normalized to treat animals this way and it really is time to put an end to this brutality.
Stray Cats and Dogs
The stray dogs and cats of Kurdistan Iraq have no chance of a loving home, these strays are denied a right to live in peace, they endure cruelty/ abuse from kids and adults alike. There is a sad stigma associated to dogs in Kurdistan Iraq, they are regarded as dirty and seen as pests from the start of their lives.
The Animals of Kurdistan Erbil Animal Rescue Centre – is the only shelter in whole of Kurdistan and Iraq and every day we witness horrific cases of puppies and dogs abused, left paralyzed, bullet wounds, beaten, starved and so on. Our capacity has reached the full maximum because injured and suffering strays are so many.
Stray cats and dogs are often sick and weak. It is heart breaking driving by and seeing stray animals struggle and the worst part is this has become a normal sight. There many people in Kurdistan who are not happy with the mistreatment of these animals and show their support in ending this but that seems to not be enough because we need protection and welfare laws in place.
Pet-Store Horrors
Then there are the businessmen who trade lives for profit, the disgraceful pet-shops in Kurdistan is enough to make you weep for weeks, defenseless. Animals caged up in the most atrocious conditions, tiny cages, they are desperate to get out, constant haunting cries. many of them imports from abroad to yet again face a life of misery. Many of them are sickly and weak, depressed and distressed which visible through their constant pacing up and down in the tiny space they call home, while some of them just sit lethargic waiting to die it would appear. The pet-shops not only contain domestic pets but also exotic animals such as monkeys, and baby tigers and lions, even though it is illegal to sell wild animals but it is happening in daylight and no-one cares!
Most of the animals eat and defecate in the same area and anyone with any knowledge would know this is not natural in the animal kingdom as much as it is in the human kingdom. The animals in the pet-stores are for profit, so feeding them the minimal until they are sold to avoid their expenses. Many times I have seen animals in the pet-stores dead in their cage and the store management, owners do not even notice!
Zoo Hell
Privately owned zoos by heartless businessmen who have no compassion or consideration for the well-being of the lives they have caged up! The sole objective is financial reward. The zoo owners are businessmen, and the animals are nothing but a means of generating money, despite some intervention their lack of interest in improving the living conditions is a dishonor to humanity.
The zoos are abducting animals from their natural environments in order to display them. ... As a result of inadequate space, food, water, and veterinary care, animals in Erbil Zoo Kasnazan Road and Bnslawa Taza Zoo, and Sulemani Chavy Land often suffer from debilitating health problems, and most die prematurely
When entering the zoo you see a display of animals caged up in prison, concrete cages which no way near mimic their natural environment. Dirty drinking water, minimal food – and more than often they are fed the wrong types of food because they lack experience and knowledge on any of the species. As you walk around and see the animals you see nothing but despair in their eyes. The look of helplessness!
All of the animals are desperate! Desperately trying to get out of their concrete cages! The wild cat paces up and down constantly, up and down- showing signs of immense distress! It makes you sick to your stomach!
The Erbil Zoo Kasnazan – owned by Hersh Xowshnaw. A huge fuss was made before the opening of the zoo, boasting the large assortment of different species. The zoo contains wild animals, white lions, black jaguars, cheetahs, wild cats, tigers, monkeys, baboons, apes, bears, and even domestic pet cats, dogs, eagles, vultures and the list is endless.
The zoo, often visited by children, and what do you think the hell hole zoo is teaching children? It is teaching them that is is ‘’OK’’ to treat animals in this cruel manner, it is teaching these children that ‘’life’’ has no worth, that animals are simply here to be treated cruelly and there are no consequences.
It is also common knowledge that these zoos breed the wild animals and sell them as pets!
We take animals out of their natural environment and away from the natural order, and imprison them, abuse them and make them suffer, all for what ? For profit? Surely humanity is supposed to have progressed but when I see the state of the pet-stores and the zoo/s I question humanities moral progress by all means!
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED to help make this happen! The time is now! It is 2021. Enough is enough!
Please sign this petition!
We request from Mr Nechirvan Barzani
We request from Mr Masrour Barazani
We request from Mr Qubad Talabani
To create laws in animal protection and welfare in Kurdistan to stop the suffering of animals in the region.
Help us change the lives of Kurdistan Iraq animals, sign this petition, email Kurdistan Prime Minister, and write/ email the Kurdish Regional Government in your country and politely express how you feel about the way the Kurdistan Iraq treatment of animals.
Kurdistan Iraq is a beautiful land, wealthy in culture and history, but many animals live in oppression and we need your help to raise awareness and help shed light on those animals who are suffering in misery.
We need an animal welfare and protection law in Kurdistan to help protect all species from abuse and mis-treatment and exploitation.
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CONTACT DECISION MAKERS
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Speaker of KRG Parliament
Dr Rewaz Faiq Hussein
email: rewaz.hussein@parliament.krd
email: rewaz.faiaq@gmail.com
contact number : +964 770 1466714
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Contact number for the Kurdistan Regional Presidency Offices :
00964 66 223 5500
00964 66 223 5501
00964 66 223 5502
To Write a letter to the Kurdistan Regional Presidency Office :
Kurdistan Region Presidency
Diwan
P.O. BOX 60
Iraqi Kurdistan
Erbil-Iraq
Animal Friends of Kurdistan NGO
Instagram @animals.of.kurdistan
Facebook @ https://m.facebook.com/AnimalFriendsOfKurdistan/
Animals Of Kurdistan
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The Issue
Animal Protection & Welfare Laws for Kurdistan Iraq
STOP turning a blind eye on animal abuse! Animals cannot speak for themselves; it is up to you to speak for them! It is up to you to make a difference!
We are campaigning to request animal protection and welfare laws to protect animals in Kurdistan Iraq from abuse, and suffering, domestic animals, cattle and wild life, pet-stores and the zoos.
Thousands of animals die annually in Kurdistan Iraq due to violence and neglect. Animal Of Kurdistan have been monitoring hundreds of cases of animal cruelty every year. Many of which are ignored due to the lack of penalties against animal abuse.
There is much to be done in terms of animal protection and welfare, and society is asking for it to be a higher priority on the KRG agenda. Including animal protection and welfare in the job title of the relevant Commissioner.
Animal Friends of Kurdistan NGO ( also known as Animals of Kurdistan ) We the undersigned believe that animal welfare and protection laws should be actioned and constantly improved in Kurdistan Iraq through ambitious legislative advancements and the allocation of adequate resources.
In order to facilitate such progress, we demand that more relevance is given to animal welfare and protection by making this responsibility explicit in the name of the relevant Directorate-General.
Every year, millions of sentient creatures are subjected to myriad forms of neglect and cruelty, from birth to purchase, and thereafter. Many animals travel great distances from breeding facilities to points of purchase often suffering and dying during transit. Of those animals that arrive live, many are purchased by people with little or no knowledge of how to care for these animals. Countless animals are fed incorrect diets, kept in inadequate habitats, and generally neglected until they die from a miserable life. Animals kept in captivity in the many zoos in Kurdistan Iraq- which are nothing more than life prison sentences in a place which is managed by inexperienced staff who have no knowledge on the species, no knowledge on diets. These animals live a stressful miserable life until they die- and display signs of high stress.
For these reasons, I encourage you to help create a more humane world for all animals in Kurdistan Iraq.
Kurdistan Iraq has changed over the years and more and more people recognize animals as sentient beings, able to feel pleasure and pain, to enjoy life or suffer. Iraqi citizens care for animals and would like to see protection and welfare needs taken into account through legislation, policies and the commitment of adequate resources. Sectorial interests should not prevail over citizens’ demands.
The excessive influence of economic interests has often delayed progress in the proper enforcement of existing legislation or its updating when necessary. Live animal transports are a clear example of this problem. The Commissioner responsible for animal welfare and protection should have more influence and powers on this topic in Kurdistan Iraq.
Over the years, animal abuse has increased an unbelievable amount and nothing has been done to stop this, despite the relentless efforts of animal lovers all around Kurdistan Iraq. The abuse animals suffer at human hands is heartbreaking, sickening, and infuriating. On a daily basis in Kurdistan and Iraq animals are tortured and beaten, lose their life in some of the most inhumane methods, suffer from bad living conditions and psychological harm in the form of torment and terror and the list goes on, and the worst part of all of this is, there are no consequences.
Governmental Killing Of Stray Dogs
It has appeared to become a ‘’norm’’ the merciless killing sprees of those innocent animals continue and are even encouraged by the authorities and local councils who on a regular basis set out and kill stray dogs either by shooting them onsite or by poisoning them which causes a slow and painful death. The alarming problem leading to cruelty and abuse is common in Kurdistan Iraq, an inherent lack of understanding and awareness.
The government opt to kill stray dogs to control the population, we have offered to work with them to conduct the trap, neuter and release scheme but it is cheaper to kill them than to humanely sterilize these strays. What is being taught to the society? That it is ok to have this inhumane lack of disrespect for living sentiments.
This barbaric every day behavior has been made normalized to treat animals this way and it really is time to put an end to this brutality.
Stray Cats and Dogs
The stray dogs and cats of Kurdistan Iraq have no chance of a loving home, these strays are denied a right to live in peace, they endure cruelty/ abuse from kids and adults alike. There is a sad stigma associated to dogs in Kurdistan Iraq, they are regarded as dirty and seen as pests from the start of their lives.
The Animals of Kurdistan Erbil Animal Rescue Centre – is the only shelter in whole of Kurdistan and Iraq and every day we witness horrific cases of puppies and dogs abused, left paralyzed, bullet wounds, beaten, starved and so on. Our capacity has reached the full maximum because injured and suffering strays are so many.
Stray cats and dogs are often sick and weak. It is heart breaking driving by and seeing stray animals struggle and the worst part is this has become a normal sight. There many people in Kurdistan who are not happy with the mistreatment of these animals and show their support in ending this but that seems to not be enough because we need protection and welfare laws in place.
Pet-Store Horrors
Then there are the businessmen who trade lives for profit, the disgraceful pet-shops in Kurdistan is enough to make you weep for weeks, defenseless. Animals caged up in the most atrocious conditions, tiny cages, they are desperate to get out, constant haunting cries. many of them imports from abroad to yet again face a life of misery. Many of them are sickly and weak, depressed and distressed which visible through their constant pacing up and down in the tiny space they call home, while some of them just sit lethargic waiting to die it would appear. The pet-shops not only contain domestic pets but also exotic animals such as monkeys, and baby tigers and lions, even though it is illegal to sell wild animals but it is happening in daylight and no-one cares!
Most of the animals eat and defecate in the same area and anyone with any knowledge would know this is not natural in the animal kingdom as much as it is in the human kingdom. The animals in the pet-stores are for profit, so feeding them the minimal until they are sold to avoid their expenses. Many times I have seen animals in the pet-stores dead in their cage and the store management, owners do not even notice!
Zoo Hell
Privately owned zoos by heartless businessmen who have no compassion or consideration for the well-being of the lives they have caged up! The sole objective is financial reward. The zoo owners are businessmen, and the animals are nothing but a means of generating money, despite some intervention their lack of interest in improving the living conditions is a dishonor to humanity.
The zoos are abducting animals from their natural environments in order to display them. ... As a result of inadequate space, food, water, and veterinary care, animals in Erbil Zoo Kasnazan Road and Bnslawa Taza Zoo, and Sulemani Chavy Land often suffer from debilitating health problems, and most die prematurely
When entering the zoo you see a display of animals caged up in prison, concrete cages which no way near mimic their natural environment. Dirty drinking water, minimal food – and more than often they are fed the wrong types of food because they lack experience and knowledge on any of the species. As you walk around and see the animals you see nothing but despair in their eyes. The look of helplessness!
All of the animals are desperate! Desperately trying to get out of their concrete cages! The wild cat paces up and down constantly, up and down- showing signs of immense distress! It makes you sick to your stomach!
The Erbil Zoo Kasnazan – owned by Hersh Xowshnaw. A huge fuss was made before the opening of the zoo, boasting the large assortment of different species. The zoo contains wild animals, white lions, black jaguars, cheetahs, wild cats, tigers, monkeys, baboons, apes, bears, and even domestic pet cats, dogs, eagles, vultures and the list is endless.
The zoo, often visited by children, and what do you think the hell hole zoo is teaching children? It is teaching them that is is ‘’OK’’ to treat animals in this cruel manner, it is teaching these children that ‘’life’’ has no worth, that animals are simply here to be treated cruelly and there are no consequences.
It is also common knowledge that these zoos breed the wild animals and sell them as pets!
We take animals out of their natural environment and away from the natural order, and imprison them, abuse them and make them suffer, all for what ? For profit? Surely humanity is supposed to have progressed but when I see the state of the pet-stores and the zoo/s I question humanities moral progress by all means!
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED to help make this happen! The time is now! It is 2021. Enough is enough!
Please sign this petition!
We request from Mr Nechirvan Barzani
We request from Mr Masrour Barazani
We request from Mr Qubad Talabani
To create laws in animal protection and welfare in Kurdistan to stop the suffering of animals in the region.
Help us change the lives of Kurdistan Iraq animals, sign this petition, email Kurdistan Prime Minister, and write/ email the Kurdish Regional Government in your country and politely express how you feel about the way the Kurdistan Iraq treatment of animals.
Kurdistan Iraq is a beautiful land, wealthy in culture and history, but many animals live in oppression and we need your help to raise awareness and help shed light on those animals who are suffering in misery.
We need an animal welfare and protection law in Kurdistan to help protect all species from abuse and mis-treatment and exploitation.
———————————————————
CONTACT DECISION MAKERS
———————————————————
Speaker of KRG Parliament
Dr Rewaz Faiq Hussein
email: rewaz.hussein@parliament.krd
email: rewaz.faiaq@gmail.com
contact number : +964 770 1466714
——————————————————-
Contact number for the Kurdistan Regional Presidency Offices :
00964 66 223 5500
00964 66 223 5501
00964 66 223 5502
To Write a letter to the Kurdistan Regional Presidency Office :
Kurdistan Region Presidency
Diwan
P.O. BOX 60
Iraqi Kurdistan
Erbil-Iraq
Animal Friends of Kurdistan NGO
Instagram @animals.of.kurdistan
Facebook @ https://m.facebook.com/AnimalFriendsOfKurdistan/
Animals Of Kurdistan
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