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Post by doggies on Apr 15, 2010 17:20:58 GMT
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Post by vampishdarkness on Apr 18, 2010 15:41:45 GMT
Oh dear.... Horrible horrible people.
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zoe
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Post by zoe on Apr 24, 2010 18:33:19 GMT
Just wanted to mention as a side note, that whilst the poor conditions in which these animals are transported is a huge concern, more alarming are the actual tests/torture that they are put through as part of animal testing.
One way of trying to reduce the number of animals tested on, is to really try to avoid using products tested on animals - if you shop around, you can easily get makeup, hair spray. shampoo, deoderant etc that HAVE NOT been tested on animals - The Boby Shop is always good for things like this, however, you don't have to spend a lot to make a difference. For example, instead of buying Wella or some of the other popular brands of hairspray, a lot of supermarket own brand hairsprays aren't tested on animals - so, you're helping save animals lives, whilst saving money as they're cheaper than the leading brands and also, they're just as good (I speak from experiance, having used them back in the days when I had a foot long mohawk!!).
So, before buying any products potentially tested on animals (a lot of hair/beauty and hygiene products), check the back and see if it a has the label on it advising not tested on animals - if you don't see it, please try another brand.
Thanks very much for reading and here endeth my preach.
x
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Post by doggies on Apr 25, 2010 8:39:33 GMT
A while ago I rang some of the big companies asking them if their products had been tested on animals, I got a lot of mixed reactions and some of them were damn right hostile and borderline nasty! the one's that DON'T were lovely, but some companies didn't say at all which meant yes (I think). Boots OWN brands, Tesco OWN brands, M&S (who were lovely and sent me a lovely email about it too) OWN brands - can't remember I Think superdrugs own brands too, Holland and Barratt OWN brands - DON'T test on animals. - I heard Unilever do though , and they do loads of products. I always check on labels and if in any doubt I don't buy a product just in case. - I make my own glycerin soaps and I know all the ingredients are not tested on animals I wish EVERYONE would take care to check the labels, it would make such a difference to the cause.
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Post by doggies on Apr 25, 2010 9:24:22 GMT
just spotted this on Asda home shopping
'Asda is against animal testing & funds research into alternatives.' - Excellent Asda !!!!!
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Post by doggies on Apr 27, 2010 18:33:05 GMT
I know it's probably a waste of time but I decided to send emails to conservatives, lib dems and labour on their contact pages, asking what they will do about animal experiments, puppy farms etc .....................
They will probably do beggerall but it's worth trying to plant a seed in someones mind isn't it.
I think if a few people keep doing it, it will/may have more impact ?...........
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Post by vampishdarkness on Apr 27, 2010 20:33:08 GMT
Always worth a shot X
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Post by doggies on Apr 28, 2010 8:41:25 GMT
got this email this morning from the labour web site (still waiting for the lib dems and conservatives responses.)
Dear Mrs Walton
Thank you for your e-mail.
Labour has a proud record on animal welfare. Over the past ten years, we have introduced laws which banned cruel and unethical practices such as drift net fishing and fur farming, set minimum standards for animal welfare, banned the testing of cosmetics, alcohol and tobacco on animals, set tougher penalties for crimes of cruelty against animals, including increased prison sentences for wildlife crime and gave the Commons a vote on fox hunting, which resulted in the practice being banned. We have worked with the greyhound racing industry to transform the lives of racing dogs. We have worked with those in the farming industry and our European partners to ban barren cages for chickens, and have halted the decline in farmland birds, while increasing rare and woodland bird populations.
With the passing of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, Labour put into law the most fundamental piece of animal welfare legislation for nearly a century. The act introduced a new duty of care on people to ensure the needs of any animal for which they are responsible; while creating a new offence of failing to provide for the needs of an animal in your care. The new laws place more emphasis on owners and keepers who now need to understand their responsibilities and take all reasonable steps to provide for the needs of their animals.
While we have achieved a lot, we also recognise that it is vital that we look to ensure that the measures we have put in place are rigorously enforced, and that we continue to protect the rights of animals. We will continue seeking to win domestic and international support for further measures which protect the well being of animals in Britain and around the world. We must tackle cruelty head on, working to ensure that cruel and illegal practices are stamped out.
We are currently consulting on the banning of cages for gamebirds and wild animals in circuses. We are taking action to get the scourge of weapon dogs off estates and streets and to make sure that people can properly manage their dogs. We are campaigning across the world to make sure that illegal trade in ivory and iconic species like polar bears, bluefin tuna and bobcats is stopped.
Labour’s record Among the cruel practices we have been successful in banning are: Fox hunting, hare coursing and stag hunting Fur farming Driftnet fishing The testing of cosmetics, toiletries, alcohol and tobacco on animals Seal fur trade across the EU
Thank you for contacting the Labour Party.
Regards
David-John Mather Membership and Communications Unit The Labour Party
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Post by doggies on Apr 28, 2010 8:45:57 GMT
- I might have missed it but I don't see any mention of puppy farms or animal testing on cleaning products and laundry detergents ................... but It's still progress ;)and much better than most other countries - still a lot more to do though I think edited to add (after reading it again) - wondering how all of this can be true if programs about fur farming, caged hens/ducks/turkeys puppy farms etc have been on TV recently (the one's where a reporter goes in with secret camera)
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Post by vampishdarkness on Apr 28, 2010 15:22:27 GMT
Its all a load of bull!! Yes they may have written those laws and introduced them....But are they really that bothered about enforcing them...Bloody politicians!! But as you said...Our country is still a damn sight better than some!! X
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zoe
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Post by zoe on Apr 28, 2010 19:36:14 GMT
Unfortunately, whilst they "may" have banned the testing on animals for beauty products etc within this country, this makes very little difference as the majority of products on sale are not made in the UK - for example, Rimmel, Max Factor, No7 etc - all the premium brands are tested on animals. Cunning how they elect to not include that info on their spec to you though... We have to hope that one day they will stop selling imported goods that have been tested on animals...but I won't be holding my breath Good on you for going to the effort to research though x
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Post by vampishdarkness on Apr 28, 2010 20:46:51 GMT
I would not hold my breath on that topic either But then every little help's if more people bought animal friendly products there would be less need to import from all these company's! Hopefully in the future a lot more little ones will be safe from this horror X
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Post by doggies on May 1, 2010 6:01:42 GMT
I think your both right. just thought I would mention that lib Dem's and conservatives didn't reply
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Post by vampishdarkness on May 1, 2010 18:41:20 GMT
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