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The CAWG is an independent group of RSPCA members who feel that the RSPCA
has lost its way.
However, the CAWG urges you to join the RSPCA because:
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The RSPCA is the world's largest animal welfare organization with
an annual income of over £50 million and some £111 million in cash
and quoted investments. Clearly it has considerable influence on public
opinion.
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It is the only organisation in the country with the facilities, funding
and workforce to carry out vital animal welfare work, and for this
it deserves our support.
The CAWG believes that the views of farmers, the rural community
and anglers are under-represented in the formulation of its policies; particularly, in the following:
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"The RSPCA is opposed to the sale of livestock at markets"
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"The RSPCA is opposed to any hunting of animals with dogs or
other animals"
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"The RSPCA believes that 'sport' does not justify the causing
of suffering to birds and other animals and therefore the RSPCA is
opposed to shooting for sport"
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"The RSPCA believes that current practices in angling involve
the infliction of pain and suffering on fish"
The CAWG believes that the RSPCA's current policies may have an adverse
effect upon established and efficient farming practices and upon traditional
country pursuits. A gulf is being created between the Society and
the rural people who look after the vast majority of animals in this
country, and who have a valuable contribution to make to the work
of the RSPCA.
Only by joining the RSPCA can you influence its future decisions.
If enough people join, our voting power will be effective. Considerable
progress has already been made, and the CAWG urges all country people
who care about animals to join the RSPCA.
Please therefore join the RSPCA now; membership forms may be obtained
by telephoning the RSPCA on 01403 264181, or from the RSPCA web site (www.rspca.org.uk).
The annual cost of a single membership is £15, or £20 for joint membership
which doubles your voting power. Once you have joined, please be sure
to inform the CAWG at the address/tel.no. below so that the CAWG can keep
you informed of progress.
P.O.Box 293, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0SR
Tel. 01666 826977 |
