Tag Archive for 'cruelty'

Brutal cockfights attract gamblers

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on March 6, 2008
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Faiza Ilyas in DAWN:

Cockfights KARACHI, March 3: Mutilated bodies of specially bred roosters lie unattended on the ground. The piece of land, partly covered by a marquee in Mowach Goth, has been the venue of a blood-curdling cockfight. Jubilant lovers of the outlawed sport, some accompanied by visibly shaken children, leave in twos and threes. The show has ended for the day.

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Cycle of Violence

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on February 22, 2008
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Cycle of Violence: The resurgence of dogfighting in Afghanistan

Carmen, the abandoned Boxer’s story

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on February 17, 2008
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Carmen, the abandoned Boxer’s story

What can we do to reduce animal cruelty?

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on February 16, 2008
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What can we do to reduce animal cruelty?

Nomi, the lame donkey’s rescue

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on February 15, 2008
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Nomi, the lame donkey One fine sunny Sunday morning I was on my way to the French Beach in Karachi with a few friends when we spotted a very lame donkey. A young boy of about 12 years of age was making the poor animal gallop at full speed on the metaled road near Hawkesbay. One front leg of the donkey was so crooked that its knees would rub against each other with each step. We could see the blood flowing down its legs, and immediately pulled over to take a closer look. Continue reading ‘Nomi, the lame donkey’s rescue’