Weston Animal Clinic & Hospital
Animals in Charles Sturt

Animals are individuals with feelings and lives of their own, who deserve our respect. As the slogan says, Animals are not ours to eat, wear or experiment on. Certainly we can interact with animals and even benefit from them, as lengthy as it is not adverse to them. There is no reason why we can't have guide dogs, for example, if they are healthy looked after for their complete lives. Some people call themselves animal lovers, but are only really concerned about companion animals. Some people call themselves conservationists, and are only concerned about endangered species. Animal Liberation, on the other hand, is concerned about all animals. We are honest as concerned about fish as about dolphins, and impartial as apprehensive about pigs as about dogs and cats. They all have feelings, and they all deserve respect and consideration. When people think of cruelty, they often think of a person starving or beating an animal. In other words, they think of actions that are against the law. Animal Liberation has actively campaigned against the sale of fur in local retail shops, maintained pressure against the jumps racing industry in South Australia, influenced the Adelaide Hills Council through our campaign against a Rodeo held at Lobethal, reminded circus goers that their entertainment cost far more than the price of a ticket, and had a important public presence as we focused the Prohibit Live Export campaign on South Australian ports. Animal Liberation events vary greatly depending on the time of year and audience. We organized a Walk for the Animals and hosted quiz nights. Our popular afternoon teas for members and friends include films pertaining to animal issues. Cooking demonstrations will remain with the aim of providing inspirational motivation for a well vegan lifestyle. Outreach is a very urgent piece of Animal Liberation’s activities. We have a table at many stalls where we yield advice and fliers, as well as offering an excellent selection of books, shirts, stickers and other merchandise for sale. The vegan flash mobs have been a great triumph as shoppers are randomly entertained by large rage animals dancing to energetic music in the city center while helpers hand out leaflets and booklets on living a cruelty free life. It's a definite way of getting a positive message across.