Updates On 27th Mar 2015

European Games Campaign Making Headway?

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Those of you who follow us on Facebook may know that we�ve been hosting the international protest against the round-up of dogs in advance of the upcoming European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. After watching undercover video and hearing reports from local residents that dogs were being rounded up to cleanse the streets, we went to work to force the European Games leadership to be held accountable for the welfare of dogs in host cities like Baku.

Here�s what we now know:

� More than 20,000 people have signed our petition

� Hundreds have shared protest photos on social media, bringing the reach of the campaign to 2 million people

� Since then, the state veterinary staff was seen administering rabies prevention to street dogs � rather than grabbing them and driving away.

� The Communications Director for the European Games has been fired

It�s very difficult to penetrate such multi-million dollar events, but it�s possible that this time, we are being heard. And, we’ve made a donation to help with local rescues in Baku like the one shown here. One of the most helpful things people can do to help continue the campaign is to leave comments and reviews on the Facebook page of the European Games. We�d like to maintain pressure and awareness on their own page.https://www.facebook.com/baku2015?fref=ts

Source: https://www.facebook.com/GreatAnimalRescueChase/photos/a.135..

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