CHICKEN LIBERATION 2007 REPORT

3,499 free range, organic hens were rescued from slaughter by Brighton Animal Action in an operation that lasted 5 days. Click here for the full report on why we had this opportunity, what was involved and why we were not able to take the 13,500 we were originally offered.

HOLY COW - SAVED!

Several months ago Sulu Pandya, a Hindu woman from Sussex, contacted her local press concerning the plight of Athene the cow. Athene was being kept at a nature centre in the hope that she would fall pregnant. However after numerous attempts it was clear that she was not going to have a calf and the farmer kept threatening to have her slaughtered. Athene is a sacred cow that is revered by the Hindu religion and her situation was of great concern to both us and Sulu. Last week things became critical when the farmer claimed he had had enough and she was to be killed on Saturday. This sparked a nationwide telephone appeal by Brighton Animal Action, Sulu and the Young Indian Vegetarian Society and at the last minute she was offered a home by the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary in East Sussex. Following a blessing by Sulu and with the assistance of Brighton Animal Action she was moved to her new home on Saturday 28^th October. Athene is now settling in well and will be able to live out the rest of her days with other rescued cows.

We would like to thank Sulu for bringing Athene to the attention of the media and Brighton Animal Action, the local press for covering her story, the Young Indian Vegetarian Society for helping her to find a new home and of course the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary for all of their help in this success story. The Barby Keel Sanctuary has asked that we help them financially by assisting with the cost of her food and keep and so we are asking for your help. If you would like to make a donation to her or would like to sponsor her please make cheques payable to Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary and send them to:

Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary,

Freezeland Lane,

Sidley,

Nr Bexhill

East Sussex.

Anything you can give really will help. Thank you.

Hurstpier Point

Brighton and Hove residents may have read in the Argus this spring about the 206 Yorkshire Terriers that were discovered living in filthy conditions in sheds in Hurstpierpoint. Members of BAA assisted in the rescue which also included 39 cats. In July many of the animals were ready for re-homing and we are delighted that two Yorkshire Terrier puppies; Lucy and Ciara are now in a loving home with 2 BAA members. Although they are still timid they are settling in and are learning how to play and behave like puppies should. 

Chickens - legal lib 2005

In spring 2005 4000 chickens were legally rescued from slaughter after an agreement was made with the farmer to let us re-home them once their “productivity” had ended. Chickens are considered, by farmers, to have an egg laying productivity of only 72 weeks; after which they are sent to slaughter. In fact chickens continue to lay eggs for months, even years, after this time. The chickens we rescued are now living out the rest of their natural span in sanctuaries and caring homes across the south.

Re-homing

BAA is often approached by people with homeless animals and are always looking for good caring homes for them – get in touch if you can help.