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Update 1-2- 2010
Saving one animal won't change the world,
but it will sure change the world for that one animal...
The Mission of SunChaser Wildlife is to renew appreciation for the urban wildlife among us. Our grandparents had a "live and let live" mentality that has been lost on today's society due to myths, over stated facts, and lack of proper education.
To that extent a new Wildlife Coalition is being formed right now. In the words of Bill Moyers: “What is right and good does not come naturally. You must stand up and fight as if the cause depends on you – because it does”.
So we will ask, we will plead,
but make no mistake, we will fight for what is right.
This is not an anti-hunting campaign. In reality we appreciate the conservationist attitude that reputable sportsmen embrace. However, we will fight against blatant cruelty to wild animals. A responsible hunter would never deliberately cause suffering to any animal. In fact, such a statement is in the Constitution of many countries - but not in the United States.
Wildlife enthusiasts include many. Again, we must respect responsible hunters. In reality they are outnumbered by other enthusiasts and yet these are the groups that do NOT receive due respect from state wildlife agencies, and requested legislation pertaining to the cruelty against wild animals. Domestic animals have protection laws, and wild animals deserve this too. ALL animals are created equal. No human should be allowed to intentionally cause pain and suffering to ANY animal.
There is no longer any debate. “Hard” science has proven that all mammals share the neurological emotion based biology. The skunk, raccoon, coyote, etc in our backyards feel every bit the pain, suffering, joy, relief and even affection that our cats, dogs, horses, etc, can and do. We mammals are wired the same. The question is now: What will humans do with this knowledge? What are we waiting for?
Must we protect the rights of hunters and the profits resulting from hunting to the point that we ignore suffering across the board for ALL wild animals? We don’t have to, we can have both – responsible hunting AND laws protecting wild animals from wanton, irresponsible, unregulated abuse... while allowing and respecting the many individuals who help urban wildlife.
NO NATIVE SPECIES should ever be banned from allowing qualified Citizens to provide rescue and rehabilitation! This is not only inhumane management of publicly owned animals, but such bans have been proven to be a public health risk.
If you wish to join the Coalition efforts being formed to seek anti-humane laws against ALL animals, as well as increased consideration for ALL wildlife enthusiasts, please email us at SunChaserInc@aol.com
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Heavenly Animals is officially in publishing and available at Pre-Release Sale price! See "Book info" for endorsements and updates on release date.
Note: DO NOT attack or threaten any wild animal, especially one with babies!
Not so long ago a person would think twice about threatening a mother raccoon. My grandfather taught me such wisdom as we walked thru the woods near his house. He said, “Beyond their survival needs, animals abide by Live and let Live, and it’s best if we humans do the same”. Sadly, society today has very little comprehension of animals beyond domestic pets and livestock. More human’s means further encroachment on wildlife habitat. The best antidote for conflicts? KNOWLEDGE! Urban wildlife is a fact of life, yet so many particulars are unknown to us. If all we are told is presented as a risk or a nuisance of course we won’t appreciate nature, or have any patience. Less sensationalizing and more sensible education is the missing link today. Education should not come from fear: “Don’t approach wild animals / secure trash and pet food / report ‘strange’ activity” is good advice, but severely inadequate. How do we even know what “strange” is anymore! Healthy nocturnal animals DO venture out during daylight, yet do you know why? Or what vital roles each wild animal plays in a critically important and balanced ecosystem?
When humans lose patience with wildlife the agencies responsible for managing it will also, and the balance dangerously tips. Management then becomes more about regulation enforcement and essential education regresses further. Please, implore agencies, and the governments above them, to implement and support educating the public and renewing appreciation for urban wildlife. Take children to Nature parks, surf the intranet, invite wildlife rehabilitators and educators into our schools, and truly learn about our wild, interesting neighbors. You will be amazed by what you have NOT been told! We all win with peaceful coexistence, and we definitely all lose without it. ‘Live and let live’ is still very manageable – and even quite enjoyable!
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Animal Legal Defense Fund
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