{"id":29740,"date":"2011-04-12T16:22:08","date_gmt":"2011-04-12T20:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/29740\/stop-captive-dolphin-agony\/"},"modified":"2011-04-12T16:22:08","modified_gmt":"2011-04-12T20:22:08","slug":"stop-captive-dolphin-agony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendburst.com\/blog-new\/29740\/stop-captive-dolphin-agony\/","title":{"rendered":"HELP STOP CAPTIVE DOLPHIN AGONY"},"content":{"rendered":"

HELP STOP CAPTIVE DOLPHIN AGONY
\n
\nADVOCATE FOR SAVING DOGS\u2122<\/a><\/strong>
\n
\nAfSD\u2122(ADVOCATE FOR SAVING DOGS\u2122)<\/a>
\nFrom: RILEY \u00ae (433444049)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: 12\/04\/2011 1:08:31 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n
\"Help<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Taking action – worldwide<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n
\u201cWent to swim with dolphins in Turkey, was shocked by set up,
\nbrought to tears. Two dolphins squashed in tiny pens, one\u2019s body is
\nbuckled where there’s not enough room for it to swim. It didn’t seem to
\nhave the strength to pull me.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
Each year, Born Free\u2019s Travellers\u2019 Animal Alert campaign receives
\ncountless heartbreaking reports of captive dolphin abuse from distressed
\nholiday-makers just like the one above. And it\u2019s not just dolphin
\nshows. \u2018Swimming with dolphins\u2019 is depressingly popular and lucrative in
\nresorts worldwide, yet direct contact is particularly stressful for the
\ndolphins. Many people don\u2019t find it as enriching as they expect and
\nrealise the animals are not enjoying the experience.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Despite their friendly, permanent ‘smiles’, dolphins in captivity are
\nclearly not \u2018happy\u2019. In recent years several trainers have been injured
\nand even killed by frustrated dolphins. Captivity is taking a dreadful
\ntoll. This holiday season, if you know someone thinking of swimming with
\na captive dolphin or going to watch them perform, ask them to think
\ntwice. Dolphinaria will have had their day when we decide to stay away.<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/strong>Target<\/strong>
\n\u00a315,000<\/strong> will support our
\nTravellers\u2019 Animal Alert campaign costs. Help us investigate and take
\naction, and work with the travel industry* to stop dolphin abuse.<\/div>\n

..*Born Free advises the travel industry to encourage better standards..<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\"PhotosStressful
\nand unnatural, direct contact can be torture for dolphins and dangerous
\nfor people, leading to injuries and spreading disease<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Taking action – in Europe<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n
\u201cWe went down with a flu-like virus the day after swimming
\nwith dolphins in Malta. Water was dirty and smelly. Dolphins\u2019 skin in
\nbad condition with many scars.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
Thankfully, the UK has no captive dolphin facilities. Born Free
\nplayed a major part in this achievement. Our \u2018Survey of UK Dolphinaria\u2019
\n(1988) exposed grossly inadequate conditions, leading to tighter
\nregulations (1990) and then the end of UK dolphinaria. In 1990 we led a
\ncoalition of groups which returned three of the UK\u2019s last captive
\ndolphins \u2013 Rocky, Missie and Silver – to the wild in the crystal waters
\nof the Caribbean.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Today Born Free exposes the plight of captive individuals, campaigns for greater
\nprotection
\nfor captive dolphins, opposes wild captures and stops new facilities.
\nWe are currently investigating dolphinaria across Europe as part of The
\nEU Zoo Inquiry 2011, which will lead to a major report* in early summer.
\nEU marine parks are legally obliged to meet standards of animal care,
\nas well as contribute to conservation and education, but many do not. It
\nis Born Free\u2019s mission to make sure governments don\u2019t dodge their
\nresponsibilities. As a minimum, dolphinaria that don\u2019t meet the
\nstandards should be closed.<\/strong><\/div>\n
Help us reach our targets<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>\u00a31,000<\/strong> will fund the publishing costs of our EU dolphin report
\n\u00a35,000<\/strong>
\nwill support the high profile launch of our 2011 Dolphin Campaign to
\nthe European Parliament to ensure they take appropriate action<\/div>\n

..*In association with the Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society..<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\"Scarred<\/strong><\/div>\n
Covered in cuts and scars – what a price to pay<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Tom and Misha’s story<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n
\n
\u201cI knew we had to get Misha and Tom out of their tiny, filthy
\npool. We negotiated for their release against the ticking time-bomb of
\ntheir deteriorating health. Then a breakthrough \u2013 the dolphins were
\nours. We organised an emergency team to rescue Tom and Misha, and
\nbattled through a tough winter to get them fitter and healthier. There
\nis still a fair way to go, but I believe they stand a real chance of
\nreturning to a wild and free life.<\/em>\u201d
\n<\/strong>Alison Hood, Programmes Director, Born Free Foundation<\/strong><\/div>\n
Last September Born Free rescued two bottlenose dolphins from the
\nfilthy, contaminated waters of a dilapidated pool in the resort of
\nHisaronu in Turkey. Wild-caught, then exploited for tourist
\n\u2018entertainment\u2019, Tom and Misha were deeply traumatised, their health
\nrapidly deteriorating. Their rescue was swift and urgent. Under the
\nwatchful eye of our vet, and wrapped in wet towels to keep them cool, we
\ndrove them to the coast where they were released into a sea-pen. Their
\njoy at being back in the sea was tangible!<\/strong><\/div>\n
But no sea-pen, however large, can replace life in the wild. It is a
\nlong, gradual process, but we are slowly preparing Tom and Misha for
\nfull release. They are learning the skills they need to survive on their
\nown, and are growing strong and healthy. But we still have several
\nexpensive months to go. <\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
Will you help us return them to the wild?<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
Or you can adopt them here<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/strong>Target<\/strong>
\n,,Fresh fish for food – \u00a345<\/strong> a box (Tom & Misha eat one box a day)
\nThe expert team caring for them, and their facility cost \u00a3800<\/strong> a week<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"PhotosBefore
\nrescue Tom and Misha were in a murky, contaminated pool. Today in their
\nseapen: We still need your help to return them to life in the wild<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

YOUR GIFT WILL FIGHT ABUSE & MISERY<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The challenge is huge. There is so much we need to do to tackle
\ncaptive dolphin exploitation. Born Free needs to investigate and fight
\nto close down tawdry shows in grimy little pools. We need to stop the
\nproliferation of \u2018swim with dolphin\u2019 centres and stop the capture of
\nwild dolphins for the captive industry. We need to educate misguided
\nholiday-makers, so that members of the public understand the agony
\n\u2018behind the smiles\u2019.<\/strong><\/div>\n

\n

And more. We need to ensure that while dolphins are still kept in
\ncaptivity throughout Europe they are given maximum protection under the
\nlaw. We need to make sure that where facilities do not meet their
\nobligations, national governments and the European Parliament take
\nappropriate action and the worst dolphinaria are closed. Standards of
\ndolphin care need to be transformed. We will never stop crusading for
\ndolphins.<\/strong><\/div>\n

\n

<\/strong>Target<\/strong><\/div>\n

\n

<\/strong>This appeal has several achievable targets as you have seen.
\nThe more money we raise, the louder our voice will be for captive
\ndolphins. With your help<\/a>
\nwe will expose the plight of captive individuals, campaign for greater
\nprotection, oppose wild captures and stop new facilities. Thank you.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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