SUNDAY'S PETITION POWER EDITION: Prevent Bird Flu, Justice for Raped and Abused Animals, Call for Gun Safety Laws, and More!

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The state must confront the harsh realities of puppy mills within its borders. This incident underlines the urgent need for legislation to ban all puppy mills in the state to ensure the safety and welfare of these defenseless animals. Petition: Justice for Dog Who Was Taped Inside a Bin and Left to Die in the Las Vegas Heat Sign this Petition It was 110 degrees Fahrenheit outside near Las Vegas. It was in that weather that someone discovered a dog [taped inside](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvNWFhMXUxdWVhYS8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) a plastic storage bin, abandoned outside a giant dumpster like trash. The dog was on the verge of death, and rescuers spent hours trying to save her life. Petition: Help Protect Animals Sold at Bangkok's Markets Sign this Petition Recently, tragedy struck at one of the largest outdoor markets in Southeast Asia. A horrific [fire](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvN2l2czRhZnlrZS8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) swept through the pet zone of the market, leading to the heartbreaking loss of over 1,000 animals. Imagine the terror and pain felt by thousands of innocent animals – including puppies, cats, fish, and exotic birds, all trapped in cages with no chance of escape – as fire engulfed their enclosures. This devastating incident has highlighted the dark side of wildlife trade in tourist-centric markets where the welfare of animals is often overlooked. Petition: Urge Australian Agencies to Implement Strategies to Prevent a Bird Flu Epidemic Sign this Petition By now, much of the world is familiar with the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain. The [virus](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvOGUydGRvNzc2di8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) has spread quickly, reaching remote areas and resulting in massive wildlife deaths. It has killed thousands of penguins in Antarctica and thousands of sea lions and elephant seal pups in South America, along with over half a million native birds. Australia's geographical isolation has kept this virus at bay so far, but experts warn it's a matter of "when not if" it will arrive. Petition: Demand Accountability for Farmer Who Raped His Animals [Sign this Petition](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvYW41M21tdm92NS8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) A farmer in South Australia has admitted that he [sexually abused](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RnaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvbTQxaXA1Njk4bC8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhYyZsaF9lbT10cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NyU0MGdtYWlsLmNvbVcDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) animals in his care, and pleaded guilty to one count of bestiality. Authorities never would have known about it - except they were already investigating him for a separate, unrelated charge, and so they had examined his phone and other electronic devices for evidence. That's where they discovered disturbing content indicating that this farmer had sexually harmed his animals. Officials have not yet shared how many animals, or what kind of animals, this man abused. All we know is that this type of horror is unthinkable. Petition: Help Ban Koala Cuddling in Australia [Sign this Petition](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvOWxodTdrMHB3cC8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) In Australia, the cherished experience of cuddling a koala is causing growing [concerns](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvdnZuZzdjbGFuZi8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) over animal welfare and stress. One of the world's oldest koala sanctuaries in Queensland has already ceased this practice, shifting to observation-focused experiences that respect the natural behavior of these gentle creatures. With koalas now classified as endangered, we must protect every individual from unnecessary stress and disturbance. Petition: Demand Justice for Dogs Who Were Abandoned Inside a Hot Trailer [Sign this Petition](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvdHEwZHpqZWMwOC8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) [10 dogs were locked](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvdXl0dGkxdml1NC8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) inside these conditions, abandoned inside a pull-trailer that was obstructing traffic.By the time they were rescued, the animals were on the verge of death. Authorities discovered the pups after a passerby called because the trailer was parked in such a way that surrounding traffic couldn't safely avoid it. They have since charged the woman with 40 counts of animal cruelty. Petition: Demand Accountability for Woman Who Tortured 24 Dogs [Sign this Petition](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvY2R0dTBtamx1Yi8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) In a heartbreaking story of abuse, 24 dogs, including 11 newborn puppies were rescued from the home of someone who was found "[torturing](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvOTF5Ymo3cGlpYy8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~)" the dogs. This abuse cannot go unanswered. While the perpetrator is already being charged with animal abuse, she clearly needs mental health counseling and must never be allowed to live with animals again. Petition: Tell States to Create Stronger Gun Safety Laws [Sign this Petition](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvdW11eGNqYW9hby8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) Bullet-selling vending machines are now installed in grocery stores in Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, with additional machines planned for Colorado. Supermarkets in other states have also contacted the company involved to request this deadly equipment. Research shows that as access to guns - or ammo - increases, so do the rates of murder and suicide using firearms. In the first six months of 2024, the U.S. already bore witness to approximately 9,000 gun homicides, 17,000 gun-related injuries, and 284 mass shootings. Those numbers don't even include people taking their own lives or hunting using this deadly weaponry. Petition: Help Stop the Illegal Killing of Endangered California Condors [Sign this Petition](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvMnhla3cwczFxNi8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) Another endangered California condor was found shot and [killed](~/AASU4wA~/RgRopJJ9P0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvczVzNDM1Znc4cC8_bGhfYWlkPTM2MzAxOCZsaF9jaWQ9ZzJlNHcxNDVhY1cDc3BjQgpmu38NwmaYmnsfUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44N0BnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAALQ~) in Utah. The death of these majestic birds undermines decades of conservation efforts. We must demand accountability and protect these iconic symbols of the American wilderness from further harm before it's too late. 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