Hi friend,
Sometimes it's not enough that animal welfare laws are on the books. Despite laws in both Finland and Sweden that prevent it, the reindeer husbandry industry subjects its animals to immense suffering.
A new investigative video shows exactly what goes on. You can see the fear in the reindeer's eyes as they're rounded up and transported to be slaughtered.
As reindeer husbandry has become more commercial, hunters have begun using snowmobiles and helicopters to herd the animals onto trucks. During the rest of the process, reindeer are mishandled and often starved.
Sweden and Finland have both written laws to protect animals from this kind of cruel treatment. Plus, they both signed the Vaxjo Declaration, which states that animals have intrinsic value and should be respected.
These countries need to live up to the ideals they've signed onto and the laws on their books. Please help the reindeer: Tell the Nordic Council of Ministers to hold Sweden and Finland accountable.
Thanks for taking action!
Emily V.
Care2 and ThePetitionSite Team
