The following proposal is one that we at the Canadian Voice For Animals – Canada and Argentina believe will be an equitable solution for both the Greenland government and the citizens of the world who are up in arms about the horrible way the Greenland dogs are maltreated.

(1) All animal welfare laws on the government’s charter must be immediately enforced. A press release should be issued forthwith advising the public that you are working with us to solve the Sled Dog problem

(2) Anyone found breaking said laws would be subject to a mandatory jail term, and/or a substantial fine and three months of community service in animal welfare.

(3) Two new laws must be added to the current Animal Welfare section. (1) No sled dogs are to be tethered with chains as this causes them great pain and in some cases strangulation. Any kind of tethering should be completely banned. (2) All working dogs must be given a nourishing meal at approximately the same time every day. (3) Whipping dogs in order to control them is an abomination; whips should also be banned. (4) All working dogs must have friendly interaction with their owners daily.

(1) Enforcing the existing laws will probably be a problem do to the large expanse of your country. We suggest that you employ at least 10 to 20 new Law Enforcing personnel. This can be worked into your new budget. Fines garnered from law breaking perpetrators will in all likelihood pay their salaries.

(2) These new Law Enforcing Officers should be men or women who have a working understanding of the welfare of animals. Under no circumstance should they be owners of working sled dogs. All should undergo a complete background check by the local police department.

(3) All new Law Enforcing Officers should be put through a two to three week training course on how to deal with these unfortunate and abused animals.

about the welfare of the sled dogs. A grant could be given to them each month

(2) If sled dogs are still being sent to the island that has been named: The Sled

Dog Death Island, shelters must be provided for protection from the cold and a safe area where females can give birth. Straw bedding should be provided.

There are many organizations that build pre-fabricated buildings and they would probably be willing to donate said shelters, if only for the good publicity.

(3) Veterinary care should be available at all times. This could also be worked

into the governments fiscal budget. Not only would this be beneficial to the Sled Dogs, it would also be great publicity for your country.

We firmly believe that this proposal is one that is completely doable. We are

country is one that will be an inspiration to other nations who have similar

than willing to help you in any way possible. We will send you the information

New case of dog abuse in Ilulissat strongly condemned

The new case has prompted Member of the Greenland Government and Minister of Industry Mr Siverth K. Heilmann to strongly condemn the abuse of sledge dogs in Greenland.

- It is utterly unacceptable that two dogs have been found strangled in Ilulissat, especially with the current great focus on the problem of dog abuse. It is my impression that the majority of dog owners in Greenland take good care of their dogs, and it is unacceptable if a small number of cases of cruelty should ruin Greenland's reputation. It has created a difficult beginning for the newly established interest group Soqutigisaqaqatigiit, which is to look at the conditions for sledge dogs in Ilulissat.

- I give my full support to the new interest group, which the citizens of Ilulissat have established. It is positive that the people of Ilulissat take joint responsibility for this problem which has attracted so much attention from abroad, says Member of the Greenland Government Mr Heilmann.

Mr Heilmann is pleased that the interest group will give support to the existing measures by the veterinary authorities, dog inspectors and police. The veterinary authorities in Ilulissat write a report following every visit they make to towns and settlements in the sledge dog district. The report is forwarded to dog inspectors in the municipalities.

- In future, this report will be made into an easily readable version to be sent to the municipalities, the local divisions of the hunters and fishers' organisation KNAPP, local radio stations, and to the dog-sledge drivers' association KNQK. More information and local initiatives with support from central government must be the foundation for our joint efforts to stop cruelty to dogs, says Mr Heilmann.

Foreign protests spreading to the rest of the world

Since the Danish tabloid Ekstrabladet featured the story of the neglected and abused dogs on 5 February 2007, the Greenland Home Rule has been receiving protest e-mails from Scandinavia, and the wave of protest has now spread to 21 countries throughout the world.

- We have received e-mails from countries in Europe, in North, Central and South America, and in Asia. Animal control organisations, amongst others, are behind dissemination of the news to the many people from whom we have received e-mails. Pressure from the outside world is increasing and Members of the European Parliament have begun to receive protest e-mails. This development is worrying, says Mr Heilmann, who takes the situation very seriously.

For further information please contact: Member of the Greenland Government Mr Siverth K. Heilmann on tel. +299 34 50 00.


		GREENLAND SLED DOG PROPOSAL GREENLAND SLED DOG PROPOSAL TO END THE SUFFERING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Dear Prime Minister Hans Enoksen: Dear Minister of Justice Siverth K. Heilmann The following proposal is one that we at the Canadian Voice For Animals – Canada and Argentina believe will be an equitable solution for both the Greenland government and the citizens of the world who are up in arms about the horrible way the Greenland dogs are maltreated. FIRST: (1) All animal welfare laws on the government’s charter must be immediately enforced. A press release should be issued forthwith advising the public that you are working with us to solve the Sled Dog problem (2) Anyone found breaking said laws would be subject to a mandatory jail term, and/or a substantial fine and three months of community service in animal welfare. (3) Two new laws must be added to the current Animal Welfare section. (1) No sled dogs are to be tethered with chains as this causes them great pain and in some cases strangulation. Any kind of tethering should be completely banned. (2) All working dogs must be given a nourishing meal at approximately the same time every day. (3) Whipping dogs in order to control them is an abomination; whips should also be banned. (4) All working dogs must have friendly interaction with their owners daily. SECOND: (1) Enforcing the existing laws will probably be a problem do to the large expanse of your country. We suggest that you employ at least 10 to 20 new Law Enforcing personnel. This can be worked into your new budget. Fines garnered from law breaking perpetrators will in all likelihood pay their salaries. (2) These new Law Enforcing Officers should be men or women who have a working understanding of the welfare of animals. Under no circumstance should they be owners of working sled dogs. All should undergo a complete background check by the local police department. (3) All new Law Enforcing Officers should be put through a two to three week training course on how to deal with these unfortunate and abused animals. THIRD: (1) The government must begin to work with animal welfare organizations in your area. We particularly are in favour of Dryenes Venner. Their website address is: www.dyrenesvenner.gl They have endorsed our campaign and have concerns about about the welfare of the sled dogs. A grant could be given to them each month for the expenses of the animals in their care. This should be given your immediate consideration. (2) If sled dogs are still being sent to the island that has been named: The Sled Dog Death Island, shelters must be provided for protection from the cold and a safe area where females can give birth. Straw bedding should be provided. There are many organizations that build pre-fabricated buildings and they would probably be willing to donate said shelters, if only for the good publicity. (3) Veterinary care should be available at all times. This could also be worked into the governments fiscal budget. Not only would this be beneficial to the Sled Dogs, it would also be great publicity for your country. We firmly believe that this proposal is one that is completely doable. We are willing to work with you hand in hand to help you show the world that your country is one that will be an inspiration to other nations who have similar problems. We do have a representative in your country whom I’m sure will be more than willing to help you in any way possible. We will send you the information on receipt of your request. I am respectfully yours, Earle Bingley, President, Canadian Voice For Animals THE LATEST FROM GREENLAND HOME RULE New case of dog abuse in Ilulissat strongly condemned The new case has prompted Member of the Greenland Government and Minister of Industry Mr Siverth K. Heilmann to strongly condemn the abuse of sledge dogs in Greenland. - It is utterly unacceptable that two dogs have been found strangled in Ilulissat, especially with the current great focus on the problem of dog abuse. It is my impression that the majority of dog owners in Greenland take good care of their dogs, and it is unacceptable if a small number of cases of cruelty should ruin Greenland's reputation. It has created a difficult beginning for the newly established interest group Soqutigisaqaqatigiit, which is to look at the conditions for sledge dogs in Ilulissat. - I give my full support to the new interest group, which the citizens of Ilulissat have established. It is positive that the people of Ilulissat take joint responsibility for this problem which has attracted so much attention from abroad, says Member of the Greenland Government Mr Heilmann. Mr Heilmann is pleased that the interest group will give support to the existing measures by the veterinary authorities, dog inspectors and police. The veterinary authorities in Ilulissat write a report following every visit they make to towns and settlements in the sledge dog district. The report is forwarded to dog inspectors in the municipalities. - In future, this report will be made into an easily readable version to be sent to the municipalities, the local divisions of the hunters and fishers' organisation KNAPP, local radio stations, and to the dog-sledge drivers' association KNQK. More information and local initiatives with support from central government must be the foundation for our joint efforts to stop cruelty to dogs, says Mr Heilmann. Foreign protests spreading to the rest of the world Since the Danish tabloid Ekstrabladet featured the story of the neglected and abused dogs on 5 February 2007, the Greenland Home Rule has been receiving protest e-mails from Scandinavia, and the wave of protest has now spread to 21 countries throughout the world. - We have received e-mails from countries in Europe, in North, Central and South America, and in Asia. Animal control organisations, amongst others, are behind dissemination of the news to the many people from whom we have received e-mails. Pressure from the outside world is increasing and Members of the European Parliament have begun to receive protest e-mails. This development is worrying, says Mr Heilmann, who takes the situation very seriously. *For further information please contact: Member of the Greenland Government Mr Siverth K. Heilmann on tel. +299 34 50 00.* TOP CONTACT US HOME