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Animals Need a Voice In Legislation, Ireland (ANVIL) is a new group, formed to raise the profile of animals in both the public and political arena, thus ensuring adequate legislation for their protection.  ANVIL does not support any one political party nor is it a vehicle for any one welfare or interest group. 

Are you involved in animal rescue?  Do you have a pet or two?  Do you just like animals and believe they deserve to be treated in a humane fashion?  If you've answered yes to any of these questions you can help to improve the situation for animals in Ireland.

We in Ireland have enjoyed the fruits of the "Celtic Tiger", we have become affluent and sophisticated beyond our dreams.  We are the envy of Europe,  Ireland is now hailed as THE place to be!  So, surely our animals are all better off as well?  Unfortunately the answer to this question is a resounding NO!

Presently in Ireland we have one of the highest per capita destruction rates of pound dogs in Europe.  We continue to allow hare coursing and fur farming, despite the banning of these appalling practices in most civilised countries.  We are the "puppy farm capital of the world" and our cats are treated as little more than vermin.

While most right thinking people would condemn and oppose cruelty to animals, successive Governments have failed to respond to public opinion and concern on this matter. Even the inadequate legislation that exists is not always enforced.

Animals do not have a voice to complain about the cruelty meted out to them.  They cannot vote or lobby politicians, they cannot sue the Government for failure to protect and look after their welfare.  They depend on good people to give them the voice they need to be heard in government.

With your help, ANVIL Ireland will make animal welfare an election issue.  Unless politicians are aware of the problems and concerns of the public; unless they see that votes can be won or lost on this issue; they will continue to do nothing.

What can you do? ANVIL Ireland is a ground breaking organisation that intends to harness people power into a powerful  force which will have to be listened to.  You can help by contacting public representatives, at a local and national level, in this way you can make a direct and positive change for all animals.

Our website is currently under construction, but will ultimately contain all the information needed to lobby effectively.  In the meantime, take the first step, write that letter, make that call.  The lives of millions of animals are in your hands.

Protect your pet, vote for change!

If you want to be on our mailing list or become involved yourself, please contact us at info@anvilireland.ie

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