Posted September 28, 2005 The RSPCA is shocked and appalled at the use of live dogs and cats as bait in shark fishing, reported recently on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It is understood that stray animals are rounded up by local fishermen for the purpose. RSPCA International senior programme manager Paul Littlefair says: "This is one of the most brutal and distressing stories that we've come across. The use of a live animal in this illegal and barbaric way, involving the binding of its legs with wire and piercing of the muzzle with large hooks, is unjustifiably cruel. "Given Réunion's status as a French overseas département, we strongly urge the French government to take immediate steps to enforce its animal protection legislation and end this horrific practice. Members of the public should address their concerns to the French embassy to help put pressure on those in charge in order to bring this ghastly activity to an immediate halt." There is a petition to sign at http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=sharkbait Warning -photo may distress To Mods - please feel free to delete/lock as I have just noticed a similar thread started at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 28, 2005 Sorry, beat you to it by a couple of minutes. http://www.revo-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=789 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 28, 2005 yeah sorry mate other thread was there before. [locky lock mr lock] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
