Animal welfare in Indonesia<\/p>\n
There are animal welfare groups all over the world -- Iran
\nThailand, etc., so why not here in Indonesia? Most people,
\nregardless of race or religion, do not like to see the suffering
\nof any creature. Much of the suffering is not deliberate but the
\nresult of people having insufficient knowledge of their animals.<\/p>\n
Animal Welfare Education informs and educates the public on
\nhow to care for animals in ways that prevent unnecessary
\nsuffering.<\/p>\n
I've heard it said that Indonesians don't care, but Indonesia
\nhas 210 million people; to suggest that all Indonesians think the
\nsame thing or don't care, is as ridiculous as it is when
\nsuggested of other nationalities.<\/p>\n
Some will ask, why care for animals when there are far greater
\nproblems. To them I would say this: Indonesia's problems are
\nvaried and shared by other countries, many of whom have animal
\nwelfare groups.<\/p>\n
Obviously many people will have other priorities. This is also
\ntrue in other countries, but there are people here in Indonesia
\nwho care about animals and are concerned about the way some are
\nkept or treated.<\/p>\n
Cruelty, suffering, injustice in all their forms are wrong. If
\nthere are people dedicated to stopping these wrongdoings, then
\nthey should be commended and encouraged. Love and compassion know
\nno limits.<\/p>\n
Animal Welfare Education promotes kindness and thought. It
\nteaches responsibility and an understanding of ourselves within
\nour environment. It teaches \"giving\" rather than \"taking\" thus
\nreinforcing the moral teachings of our families\/religions.<\/p>\n
I know there are many individuals working alone out there, but
\nto effect real change, you must come together. Only then will you
\nsee the changes you desire. I have the skills to establish a
\ngroup and the international contacts to point you in the right
\ndirection.<\/p>\n
Please write to me if you are interested, to P.O. Box 612,
\nBalikpapan, Kalimantan.<\/p>\n
CHRIS NELLIST<\/p>\n
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/animal-welfare-in-indonesia-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }