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I have signed.
Skinning animals alive....when will that end? If there is anything to tear the heart out of you it is to contemplate that.
I hope the petition is successful.
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It's horrible, I signed the petition.
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This just makes me sick. I suppose i knew what it would be like but just didn't think about it.
How horrific for the poor creatures. If there was no demand, then this wouldn't happen.
I hope the petition is successful.
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If we wouldn't buy these things then they would stop selling reptile skin products.
Sadly there are people who, even if they know about the cruelty, still won't care and will buy some designer bag, boots or belt.
We just have to keep educating and encouraging people to do the right thing.
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02-19-2016, 06:22 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-19-2016, 06:23 PM by Ruth.)
Yes, this is a terrible thing! Other animals are skinned alive, too, I've seen a video and it was the worst thing I ever saw! Signed it.
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Thank-you for signing.
Reptiles are often overlooked when we protest animal cruelty.
Reptiles are actually gentle creatures most of the time and they are often not able to defend themselves. They don't die quickly when they are abused. It can take days for a skinned reptile to die. Their metabolisms are different than a mammals and everything they do is slower.
I hope some day this whole industry will end.
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It is obvious that we need non animal sourced "leather". I know that there is work being done in this area. As soon as these products become available we need to make a point of buying them. The killing of animals for leather will only stop when no one buys the products any more.
Catherine