Stop the shooting of seals in Scotland

captain nodge · #1 (**permalink**) 22-01-2010, 02:00 PM

Please check out this site and put your name down,
the closing date is 04 02 2010 thanks

OneKind - Advocates for Animals | Scotland's leading animal protection group

diggleken · #2 (**permalink**) 22-01-2010, 05:34 PM

aye aye cap, done.
Shooting at any time,but especially during breeding is not acceptable, I dont care what fishermen think - go and fish in Iceland waters.
Cheers
Ken

squeek · #3 (**permalink**) 22-01-2010, 10:47 PM

Where is everyone here ?

i recieved this today by email , so i got straight on to it and done all my signing (me and family).

i urge people here to sign now please....

Jason Green · #4 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 01:15 AM

Morning CN,

You may be interested in this thread - Stop the Shooting of Seals - though you may have already read it.

Anyway, I have duly signed this one too. When you fill in your name and contact details, you will be transferred to the pre-written albeit editable email that will get sent to each of the names shown. I think we should re-write the first one-line box on this second page which I assume is the subject line, into our own words so when they receive the message it won't look like they are all from the same source...

Take care,

Jason

squeek · #5 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 06:45 AM

hi Jason

i think that petition is closed now.

OneKind - Advocates for Animals | Time is running out for Scottish seals ? please take action today
this is one i recieved yesterday by email.

MUST BE SIGNED BY FEB 4TH

squeek · #6 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 06:58 AM

just read the reply from the government on that petition you mentioned Jason and very interesting , says something about protecting dependant young (closed seasons). wonder if this could be used against the shooting of scottish seals ?

Hedgehoggy · #7 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 02:52 PM

Hi all, I believe this is the same petition which valleyforge posted here on WAB in Sept '09 - Bonnie's Tale - a short animation in support of seals.

The deadline is fast approaching - the new Marine Bill will be considered by the Scottish Parliament on 4th February - which is why we’re all receiving their latest emails to sign the petition if we haven't already done so.

Jason Green · #8 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squeek

hi Jason

i think that petition is closed now.

Ah yes I realise, I just meant it was relevant and may make interesting reading for CN who is interested in this area

captain nodge · #9 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Green

Ah yes I realise, I just meant it was relevant and may make interesting reading for CN who is interested in this area

yes thanks jason i hadnt read it but have now, when i got the sign now petition in my e~mail and posted a thread off to wab i knew that 99% of members must be aware of it, esp when posted a similar subject posts pops up at the btm of the page,
i originaly became aware of the seals plight on uk wildlife site, Richard Briers did the voice on a small animated film, bonnie the seal, i didnt know at that time that there was a guy on hunger strike over it,Well heres wishing for a satisfactory ending

CN

Ukwildlifeo · #10 (**permalink**) 23-01-2010, 06:36 PM

There was a piece on Countryfile a few months back on this issue, where the fishfarms were saying they needed to protect their livelyhood, which is fair enough. The problem was at least one of the new farms was built right next to a seal colony/haul out area, which is dumb enough in itself but it was also being used by a seal tour boat who had seen a massive decline in seals, which is sure to effect his lively hood!