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https://www.change.org/p/president-joko-widodo-close-surabaya-zoo
These animals suffer a great deal, they're malnurrished and mistreated. I can't even start to imagine the pain, stress and the level of suffering the animals at these zoos are at, it is simply heartbreaking.
Im hoping to spread the word of this and for people to sign these petitions and maybe, hopefully, someone that have the means to help these poor animals to a better life.
https://www.change.org/p/president-widodo-shut-down-the-bandung-zoo-now
https://www.facebook.com/DodoImpact/videos/1552133831470371/
In the video linked above we clearly see these bears in pain a distress, begging for whatever food they can get, it is ever so heartbreaking watching this kind of cruelty is a thing and it is something that needs to be addressed! I really hope that the Imgur community can help with these things in some way, please do not let this die in usersub! For more info, please refer to the links to the petitions! stay safe imgurians and lets take care of our beautiful world.
Nooneheremovealong
I can't watch these videos too sad
RoTTonSKiPPy
I refuse to go to zoos.
BobsonDugnut
Aaaaaaaand cue the Sarah McLachlan song.
myneighborcrossedthelineandcalledcps
From Texas ... I hear we have a few of these "exotic animals "
specandshot
How about the suffering of the very animals you eat? Please look into the standard practices of factory farms.
mrthroatwarblermangrove
I'm pretty sure signing a petition from a western country will have zero effect on a completely different country.
RamsesMCMXCI
Midgarmerc
Has Change.org literally ever changed anything?
Greyghost89
All zoos and aquariums shut them down world wide
HowDoesYouDo
@OP Do you own a dog...
TabascoTheBeagle
i do, if you look at my other pictures you'll find my dog and some african wild life
RamsesMCMXCI
Poor things
boobookittiefuck1
SiamwhichT
The entire country is a fucking cess pit. It really is the asshole of the world.
itsnotracistifitstrue
Most asian countries are,not counting japan/south korea.
unwittinglyrad
I'm desensitised to seeing humans treating each other like shit, but each time I see animals in such a state, it literally crushes my soul.
strugglesnuggler
I signed! Slacktivisim for the win! Now I can feel better about myself without any of that pesky 'work'.
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Thomas212
1/2 Signing some petition probably has no value in whatever country the zoo is in, it would be like signing a petition to make china follow
Thomas212
Copy right laws
AprilSpectrum
Want to help? Buy the zoo, employ locals, feed them properly, improve their pens to be habitats, begin a program to reach out to other zoos>
AprilSpectrum
>begin for-profit breeding of rare species for reintroduction into the wild, promote wildlife refuge areas, and maybe, just maybe, run a >
AprilSpectrum
>photo safari. Alternatively, alert PETA so they can kill the animals in a sting operation.
RubberChickenTenders
These people should be shot and fed to the animals.
nabacular
Indonesians aren't going to listen to us
MetaVulture
Dinnerplatenipples
This is fucking bullshit...what the fuck is wrong with this zoo! Why are they doing this!
Xendrash
There are perhaps hundreds of thousands of humans in worse condition than these animals.
TabascoTheBeagle
Two zoos mentioned here, both links under the pic are for different petitions!
HistoryBuffMan
Because it's a shitzu.
flowerpig26
You shud get more upvotes
Jbluberry
I'm sore the president of will feel motivated by all the philanthropist Americans who signed a petition
TabascoTheBeagle
no, most likely not, what i would hope for is someone with the means to actually be able to take action to save these poor animals
bjaerven
Are there only two animals as in the photos provided or are there more targets you'd like someone to take care of?
TabascoTheBeagle
Animals pictured are from two different zoo, if you read in the petitions description there are thousands of animals, both links are differe
bjaerven
thousands, eh? That's a lot of wetwork.
MegaDiogenes
Don't be a dumb shit and get your photo taken with the chained, sedated tiger when you go to Thailand.
h3rdul13kmudk1pz
or ride the elephants that they literally have to torture (or break) before they let people ride on them
Mustymuffins
How is this even economically feasible? Who wants to pay the zoo to have the saddest day of their lives, and how can they afford to keep 1/2
Mustymuffins
buying more animals all the time since they abuse the ones they have so many die?
SherMattLockSmith
You do realize that America has no authority over other countries right? A petition here will have jack fucking shit effect over there.
ChickLit11
I agree, as much as I support them putting an end to it, it's really up to Southeast Asia to regulate and end this poor animal welfare
pinchythewhale
I've been to eastern China a few times. They have no wild animals, I think because they were all eaten during the cultural revolution.
Calebtwaffles
Jahooo
You people?
ItsJustMyNature
Fuck man. Humanity is such a piece of shit sometimes. How can you see that and not want to rage??
Noob3rts
Money. Money is the problem.
CapnReach
Appropriate, and it's an Office Space gif. Might have to make another account to give you the +2 you deserve
Calebtwaffles
WhatAPervert
Well I signed the petition. Hope everyone else did too.
FartosaurusRex
Signed it!!
Derpybearr
I did
SrirachaSaucey
Signed!
Dinnerplatenipples
I did
TeaEyeDoubleGrr
Signed.
gracilouten
Signed and shared
JaeBaeOriginal
I've signed it
arin00
i didn't, since i'm not a fucking idiot
BennyBlancoFromTheBronxx
Last time I signed a petition on that site, they put my on some list and now I get thousands of annoying emails, so didn't sign this time
surrealizations
Yeah, I am gonna start a website called nochange that has one petition, and it is to make change•org stop their tactics of manipulation.
TabascoTheBeagle
You do know there is a way to block unwanted emails right? Lookup how to do it it's a useful thing, sorry if this may've sounded pretentious
z3lfmoord
Yeah, I block them by not signing petitions that go nowhere.
ThatKidWhoYoyos
Sure but asking for help by tugging on heartstrings and reciprocating maliciously is a sign of alt motives. These things have happened to me
SmurfEggs
Just put a fake email
mrthroatwarblermangrove
But why? That petition will make no difference. Do you actually think it will be presented to the head of that country?? This is stupid
BennyBlancoFromTheBronxx
It's all a sham
SomeDetroitGuy
Change.org is an American thing that hasn't effected change in America. Why do you think it will in Indonesia? But fuck these zoo owners.
FIashJordan
Well not before they buy me dinner first..
lavendermilk
In Russia people sign petitions on change.org for Russian problems, and it does work! I.e. officials deal with those petitions.
YukonGold
It might if they thought it would impact on tourist dollars.
panzer1990
But it wont
YukonGold
Someone call PETA. They have the inclination & ability to make their life a living hell.
MissDashLisa
Not with that attitude
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SomeDetroitGuy
No, effected.
SomeDetroitGuy
"affected change" doesn't make any sense. "Affect" means "to change". "Effect" means "To create".
SomeDetroitGuy
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/effect
imightbeawesome
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/affect?s=t Both of you are correct.
SomeDetroitGuy
We aren't both correct. Either "effect change" is correct (which it is) or it isn't
imightbeawesome
The difference is a slight nuance, but both are logical grammatically.
SomeDetroitGuy
He explicitly said that it was incorrect to use the word "effect" and that I meant "affect". I did not and "effect" was explicitly correct.
snitchbug
how about we just not have zoos at all
IFuckingHateStupidPeople
Thank you!
theHatredburrito
Because they do more good than harm
Acartillo78
Then where would we store all the wildlife
halborski
Zoos do a great deal of benefit to the environment and wildlife. They're places of science, not just animal shows like a circus.
alexanderthegreater
Because zoos do incredible things for conservation efforts. Well decent zoos at least
LuxuryHotline
*underfunded zoos or zoos that aren't made for the general wellbeing of animals
Glidingboulder
Irrational comment. How many species of animals would be extinct if zoos hadn't stepped in?
MegaDiogenes
Because you live in a fairy land. Zoos aren't there for our entertainment. They actually act as an outreach and bring in funds.
Fredfinks
hey man dont kid yourself either. They are absolutely for our entertainment, but yes they have taken on conservation programs & help.
Fredfinks
Dont forget its taken over 100 yrs for zoos to throw them a ball and call it an 'enrichment device' whilst patting themelves on the back
mainfrym
Zoo breeding programs brought the Mexican wolf from the brink of extinction.
MaxiMexiBenyBoy
Mexica wolf? Made me think in Leo de Caprio with a margarita and a ranchero hat
Jbluberry
Zoos and their scientists do far more good than bad.
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
And their breeding programs.
IFuckingHateStupidPeople
No, they don't.
snitchbug
I realize that, but doesn't it seem just a little wrong to keep animals captive just for people to take their kids to see?
TrumpStaahhpppp
Nonsense. You know full well that good zoos are centers of research and conservation.
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
When the day comes that we fund animal research, conservation and breeding programs without the use of zoos, then I will agree with you. /1
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
Until then the money that visitors pay is necessary. /2
Jbluberry
Zoo's use visitors to fund the widespread preservation and animal research they do.
fescue00
Good zoos, good zoos also take good care of their animals. This one doesnt
Jbluberry
Many species would be extinct if it wasn't for Zoos
TabascoTheBeagle
its an alternative way for scientists to get funding to research the animals properly, i'd say, tho most don't have proper capacities for it
snitchbug
the particular zoo in the post probably can't afford to feed its animals bc nobody wants to come see them in such conditions
TabascoTheBeagle
indeed, what i've seen happening is that some places remove entry fees so that they will still get visitors, which is really bad and sad