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	Due to the media presence and word-wide protests the Thailand government has introduced a series of measures aimed at stopping the slaughter of dogs in the north of the country. At long last a reason for animal protectionists to rejoice: then the 360,000 dogs which up to now have suffered and died year for year in northern will, in future, be spared this fate. Your protests have helped - Thank you!
	"Dr. Stup" could be rescued during secret filming in a slaughter house in 1998 shortly befor he was to be killed.		In Thailand a points programme has been established aimed a at finally ending the slaughter of dogs. Worthy of note is the fact that these include provision of alternative form of income for the dog butchers which underlines the government's long-term intentions. The contents of the letter you find here.
In addition, Animal Network maintains an office in the north of Thailand. Firstly to ensure that the government keeps its promise and, secondly, to support school projects, particularly in those areas where ethnic groups live for whom dog slaughtering is a traditional way of life. In our opinion we must start with the children; they must not grow up in an environment in which animal torture – in any form whatsoever – is considered to be normal.

The dog which we were able to buy free shortly before he was to be killed during secret filming in a slaughter house in 1998, still lives quite happily in the family of the head of the Thailand office. His name is Dr. Stup, naturally he is, of course, clever but he was awarded the title of "Dr." because, despite his unspeakable past, he is extremely selective in what he eats.		Dr. Stup” still lives happily with the familiy of our office head in Thailand.
Our Plea ...
Write to the Royal Thailand Embassy in your country expressly congratulating them on the rapid and detailed reaction toward ending the animal tortures.