Stop the mass killing of Bali's dogs

The Issue

The Governor of the island of Bali ordered the mass killing of roaming dogs. Thousands of innocent dogs are killed every year, often suffering slow and painful deaths. Please help stop this cull by telling the governor to stop the killings.

The Governor claims free-roaming dogs will lead to the spread of rabies. But human and animal health experts have proven that culling doesn't work to control rabies. In fact, it can result in the spread of the disease. Often, dogs that have already been vaccinated are among the victims of a mass killing.

Tell the Bali government to stop killing dogs and return to annual, comprehensive dog vaccination programs which protect dogs and people and honor the value that dogs have to the people of Bali.

Implementing internationally recognized rabies vaccination programs will enhance Bali's international reputation and be the most effective way to reduce the potential for human health impacts and needless animal suffering.

Tell the governor to stop the mass killings.

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International Fund for Animal WelfarePetition StarterAs Associate Client Manager, Erin works with a wide diversity of organizations to help them find and connect with high quality, new supporters through Change.org sponsored campaigns. Before joining Change.org, Erin was managing online campaigns for state departments of education at EducationSuperHighway and led Kiva.org's education program.
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The Issue

The Governor of the island of Bali ordered the mass killing of roaming dogs. Thousands of innocent dogs are killed every year, often suffering slow and painful deaths. Please help stop this cull by telling the governor to stop the killings.

The Governor claims free-roaming dogs will lead to the spread of rabies. But human and animal health experts have proven that culling doesn't work to control rabies. In fact, it can result in the spread of the disease. Often, dogs that have already been vaccinated are among the victims of a mass killing.

Tell the Bali government to stop killing dogs and return to annual, comprehensive dog vaccination programs which protect dogs and people and honor the value that dogs have to the people of Bali.

Implementing internationally recognized rabies vaccination programs will enhance Bali's international reputation and be the most effective way to reduce the potential for human health impacts and needless animal suffering.

Tell the governor to stop the mass killings.

avatar of the starter
International Fund for Animal WelfarePetition StarterAs Associate Client Manager, Erin works with a wide diversity of organizations to help them find and connect with high quality, new supporters through Change.org sponsored campaigns. Before joining Change.org, Erin was managing online campaigns for state departments of education at EducationSuperHighway and led Kiva.org's education program.

The Decision Makers

Governor Made Mangku Pastika (Governor, Bali)
Governor Made Mangku Pastika (Governor, Bali)
Governor, Bali

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Petition created on May 18, 2015