On Saturday, February 16th, 2008, the Welland & District Humane Society (WDHS) will be holding their "For the Love of Animals" Valentine Dinner & Dance to raise money to help the animals at their shelter. Unfortunately, the WDHS does not extend their compassion to all animals, as they will be serving, among other dishes, Sirloin beef and stuffed chicken.
While the organization claims to "... speak for those who cannot speak for themselves," this apparently doesn't include cows or chickens.
It seems that the Welland Humane Society only cares about certain animals (cats and dogs), otherwise they wouldn't be cooking up and eating other ones.
How You Can Help
Please call, write or email the Welland & District Humane Society and urge them to consider all animals when fundraising. Suggest that they serve vegetarian and/or vegan meals to reduce the suffering that farmed animals endure.
The Welland & District Humane Society
60 Provincial Street
Welland , ON
L3B 5W7
Phone: (905) 735-1552
Fax: (905) 735-7414
You can also write to your local newspaper so the public is aware of the shelter's 'double standard' when it comes to protecting animals.
Niagara This Week: letters@niagarathisweek.com
The Welland Tribune: tribune@wellandtribune.ca
If you'd like, send a copy of your letter to us in the comments section below.
Thanks!
