In 2006 I moved to Qatar and things are not what many people in North America would expect - it is not like how the Middle East is portrayed in the media. I'm also a fan of skepticism and science so wondered how this works here in Qatar. Since I'm here for a while I figured I'd use the time to get to know this country better and with this blog you can learn along with me. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - So what posts have been popular recently . . .
Thursday, May 22, 2014
A Petition to Improve Conditions at the Pet Area of Souq Waqif
I've been told about an online petition, formed to ask the Qatari government to improve the conditions for animals in the “Pet Souq” area of Souq Waqif. As you probably know that area sells hundreds of animals in small cages who are left out in the heat of summer when the stores are open. The Qatar Animal Welfare Society had always advised people never to buy pets there as they are then supporting those stores.
The petition outlines numerous issues found at the Pet Souq:
Click on the link here to go to the petition
Please go to the link above and sign the petition, hopefully it will help the animals that are sold there.
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Thank you for posting this....the fight will go on! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-our-Animal-Souq/193337257458231
No problem, glad to help raise awareness. Usually when I bring guests to the Souq they get a bit distressed at the conditions at the pet souq.
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