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WSPA
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World Society for the
Protection of Animals
- help us free animals from cruel practices
A wild bear taken by
poachers may have less than a 60% chance of surviving
the non-medical procedure to create a permanent open
wound in his stomach from which bile can be drained,
twice every day. Bile that's used in Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM).
In the wild, where he's free to roam, this bear might
live to 25. Instead, if he survives the non-medical
procedure he may live up to 10 years kept in a tiny
cage, thrashing against the bars because he's unable to
move around. Under-nourished and over-stressed, he'll be
forced to lie there in pain, in his own filth.
Farming bears for their bile is perfectly legal in
China. And very profitable. But totally unnecessary.
There are many TCM alternatives that do what bear bile
is claimed to. Needless over production means an
estimated 9,000 bears are tortured each day so their
bile can also be used in shampoo, wine and even tea.
This unwarranted procedure can be prevented with your
help.
By donating £6 a month to the World Society for the
Protection of Animals, you can help us free animals from
cruel practices like bear farming.
Giving each month is important because it takes time,
money and persistence to achieve legislation that
outlaws cruelty to animals, to build and establish
sanctuaries to rehabilitate rescued animals, and to
change attitudes to animal welfare through education of
children and communities. We also need resources to
answer urgent calls for help from around the world.
Registered Charity Number
1081849 |
