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21/01/2025

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21/01/2025

21/01/2025

How inhumane! Just to make the world believe that they have no strays 😢

FIFA has blindly accepted Morocco’s false claim that the slaughter ended in August 2024 and that resources are being allocated for humane programs. Yet extensive evidence from our partners at the International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC) proves these assertions are false, with brutal government-sanctioned killings not only continuing but escalating as Morocco secured hosting rights.

In response to FIFA’s World Cup Bid Evaluation Report, which cites Morocco’s assurance of a dog killing prohibition, IAWPC presented damning evidence of the ongoing slaughter.

Deborah Wilson, speaking on behalf of IAWPC, emphasized, “Not only is the ongoing slaughter of the dogs happening, but it's exacerbating as we're moving closer to the final vote on the 2030 bid.”

FIFA’s report also states that Morocco is allocating resources to expand clinics and support programs for stray dogs while its Proposal for a Human Rights Strategy claims it will safeguard biodiversity and animal welfare. Yet IAWPC evidence documents the opposite — poisoned dogs writhing in agony, mass shootings, and animal bodies discarded in mass graves.

Not only are the killings abhorrent on their own, but exposing children to such violence violates their fundamental rights, leading to long-term trauma and emotional scarring. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child highlights the severe psychological impact of witnessing violence, noting its contribution to cycles of societal aggression and trauma. Children in Morocco are left to confront horrifying scenes of cruelty, leaving lasting scars and perpetuating a cycle of violence.

Morocco’s assurances of halting dog killings are demonstrably false, underscoring the urgent need for FIFA to enforce humane population management practices. The reality on the ground since the supposed August prohibition is a continued escalation of violence, with more dogs killed and communities traumatized. It is unacceptable for FIFA to take Morocco at its word while animal and children’s advocates present clear evidence of animal abuse. FIFA must face the truth: this is not animal welfare — it’s a humanitarian and ethical crisis.

In Defense of Animals supporters and other advocates have repeatedly presented FIFA with video and photo evidence of poisoned puppies, dogs dying in agony, and children witnessing beloved animals being killed.

We also explained to officials how this destructive campaign also fuels a public health crisis. By destabilizing vaccinated dog populations, Morocco’s actions have caused rabies outbreaks in previously cleared areas, directly undermining the country’s stated commitment to the World Health Organization’s "One Health One Welfare" program to eradicate rabies by 2030.

Morocco’s royal decree for humane homeless animal management made in 2019 has been grossly neglected. Fake Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) centers cage dogs to starve or cannibalize each other, while funds intended for humane programs are misused.

In Defense of Animals and our partners at IAWPC will continue to advocate for the protection of both humans and animals by:

-Pressuring FIFA to hold Morocco accountable for implementing humane population management programs like TNVR.
- Monitoring Morocco’s actions to ensure compliance with its claims and commitments.
- Supporting activists with emotional support and financial resources to provide emergency aid and TNVR programs.
- Demanding transparency and enforcement of animal welfare in all future FIFA bids.

The 2030 World Cup bid highlights a disturbing trend of prioritizing international prestige over ethical considerations. We will press FIFA to enforce Morocco’s commitments and ensure they are more than hollow promises.

Morocco’s illusion that it is aiding rather than killing dogs dissolves through the actions of its own contract killers. In the face of compelling evidence, FIFA must hold them to make that illusion a reality.

We thank the over 13,000 In Defense of Animals supporters who have urged FIFA, the Moroccan government, and international representatives, to end the atrocities and implement safeguards to prevent continued animal and child abuse linked to World Cup bids.

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19/11/2024

This is Larry, nothing is wrong, he just needs you to say hello! 👋❤️

18/11/2024

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18/11/2024

18/11/2024

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Be the change you want to see in the world…🐾

18/11/2024

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐍𝐎 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄

We all want to keep our dogs safe, and we know ID is crucial to getting them home, should they get lost.

Many people have gotten their dogs microchipped, a type of ID which can't fall off, unlike a collar or tag. But collars and ID tags are not obsolete, and in many cases, as in the past before chipping, may still be the thing that reunites you with your lost pet.

Keep in mind that a good samaritan who sees and detains your dog with a collar and tag with a phone number can contact you immediately, reuniting you quickly. A person who finds your lost dog on the street with no collar or tag has to first, know that the dog may have a chip (no, still, not everyone is completely familiar with the concept), then take the dog to a shelter, vet, or someone else who owns a scanner to verify the chip, then wait for the scan registry to contact the dog's owner, then make the connection. Not everyone will know all this, or have the time or inclination to do this amount of legwork.

Even if your dog is chipped, it's a good idea to maximize the chance of reunion with a collar and ID tag for the times your dog is not spotted by a person with the experience, time or ability to take these multiple steps to find and verify a chip.

Of course, prevention is always preferable to a cure, so making sure fences and gates are secure, that your dog is secure while being walked (retractable leashes are not safe—they are generally too long for control, and the cable can come off the reel if the dog bolts) and asking any visitors and workers, like gardeners and pool caretakers, to be extra careful opening and closing gates and doors will help prevent escapes.

In the case of cats, non-breakaway collars are a hazard— a cat can catch the collar on a fence or other projection, even inside, with tragic results—and breakaway collars often... breakaway, taking the tag with them. Here, a chip can be considered if your cat enjoys the outdoors.

Even with caution, accidents can happen, but we can prevent most of them with the protective vigilance—including accurate and accessible ID—we need to be great pet parents.

Together we save them,
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18/11/2024

It is getting cold out. Remember to check your vehicles this chilly season.

18/11/2024

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16/10/2024

April Sloane accepted a plea deal offered by District Attorney Jason Walsh for intentionally starving her dog to death ahead of her court date scheduled for the second week of September that allowed her to avoid jail, requiring instead she plead guilty to third-degree felony aggravated animal cruelty, serve five years of probation, and resign as county controller by Sept. 30.

It’s outrageous that Sloane was able to avoid serious consequences for the inexcusable suffering she caused, especially considering she worked as a public servant. While she now has a felony cruelty charge on her record, we must do more to hold those who abuse vulnerable members of our society accountable.

If you’re unhappy about this outcome, please make a polite call and leave a message for District Attorney Jason M. Walsh here: 724-228-6700

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16/10/2024

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