A FEW HOURS TO RAISE AWARENESS TOWARDS ANIMAL WELFARE

A FEW HOURS TO RAISE AWARENESS TOWARDS ANIMAL WELFARE

The 2010 companion animal show season is about to begin and UPRA is once more invited to hold awareness booths at these events.

As in any association, UPRA appeal’s to the generosity of its members to offer a few hours to inform visitors attending these fairs on issues such as puppy mills, ethic breeding and to promote adoption of pets from shelters.

If it is your first time tending an awareness stand and fear you might not know enough on the topic, I can provide the necessary information and support, and this, to help ensure that the welfare of our canine and feline friends improves in Quebec.

It is by informing the public and the media that they will in turn put pressure on our politicians to request better laws and better breeding conditions for pets.

So many people are still not aware of the real cost of the puppy in the window, they do not know what a puppy mill or a backyard breeder is, neither that pet shops are often supplied by brokers or directly from the puppy mills. These fairs are held throughout the province of Quebec, which is why we appeal to all our members to give a few hours for the cause of animal welfare we take so much at heart

Here are two fairs for which we would like to have volunteers , one is in Abitibi Témiscamingue and the second in Saguenay.


The « Salon des animaux de compagnie de l’Abitibi Témiscamingue »

The Abitibi Témiscamingue companion animal fair will take place on Saturday May 1st 2010 from 10:00 to 20:00 and Sunday, May 2nd from 10:00 to 17:00.

The SUPERDOGS will be performing at the event.

One of the organisers of the show even proposed to provide the UPRA volunteers with sandwiches, water and soft drinks.

Lets not forget that this region is highly affected by the presence of several puppy mills on its territory.

For more information on this show: http://www.sacat.ca/

To view this topic on the UPRA forum: https://actions-animaux-qc.actifforum.com/kiosques-et-projets-divers-f15/kiosque-au-salon-des-animaux-de-compagnie-de-l-abitibi-temiscamingue-1-2-mai-2010-besoin-de-benevoles-t1435.htm#22449


Salon canin de Saguenay

The Saguenay dog show, that will take place at the Holiday Inn Jonquiere on February 20th and 21st , 2010, has invited UPRA to hold an awareness stand.

3000 visitors are expected.

There will be on site more than fifteen breeders and suppliers booths. Also the well known television host Mathieu Lavallée, of the “Maître chez soi” will be there.
You can post your availability on this topic at the following forum : https://actions-animaux-qc.actifforum.com/kiosques-et-projets-divers-f15/salon-canin-a-jonquiere-20-et-21-fevrier-2010-besoin-de-benevoles-pour-kiosque-t1439.htm#22453


March against the use of gas chambers on Saturday, April 17th in Montreal

On Saturday, April 17th, 2010 in Montreal a group of volunteers for the welfare of animals have organised a march against the use of gas chambers and invite you to join them in this important protest.

Please send this information to all your contacts, friends, co-workers and neighbours.

Posters and a copy of the petition are available by contacting Carol Waterman bwaterman@videotron.ca.

It is important that a large number of walkers gather to demonstrate their disapproval toward this practice.

The march will begin at Lafontaine Park in Montreal, the marchers will then head onto Rachel street up to the Jeanne-Mance Park.

Thank you in advance for your generosity in providing a few hours of your time for the cause of animal welfare.