ARTURO THE POLAR BEAR

CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS

ARTURO THE WORLDS SADDEST POLAR BEAR NEEDS YOUR HELP

 

 

The way that society is heading at this moment, it is no surprise to me that those outside the environmental and animal world have not heard of Arturo the Polar Bear (but I bet they could tell me who the latest celebrity train wreck it).

 

 

The internet has recently caught on the plight of Arturo, currently held captive in Argentina's Mendoza Zoo. Arturo is currently held prisoner alone as his only friend Pelusa died two years ago. Since this time, Arturo has displayed behaviours that show he is suffering from depression. His cell currently includes 20 inch deep pool to keep him cool in temperatures that hit 40C or 104F. As anyone with common sense could tell you, these are not ideal conditions for any animal let only a Polar Bear.

 

There is currently a petition circulating that is calling for Arturo to be removed from these squalled conditions and transferred to Canada. The petition so far has accumulated over 500,000 signatures. Argentina so far has shown no willingness to improve the conditions of Arturo, or co-operate with others to find him a more suitable home. This has not only become damaging to the reputation of the zoo, but to Argentina's environmental and tourism image.

 

 

 

 In order for Arturo to be moved, Canada needs to be presented with the medical records and documents of Arturo from the last three years, but surprise, surprise, the zoo is unable to provide these documents. Argentina also argues that at the age of 29, Arturo is too old to be moved without placing great stress and stain on him. They have also reported that an expert has completed a VISUAL check of Arturo and believes that he is healthy and happy.

 

 

So what can you do to help Arturo. Well there are a number of ways. Firstly, sign the change.org petition to remove Arturo from these despicable living conditions. http://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/please-allow-arturo-to-have-a-better-life-in-the-assiniboine-park-zoo-in-Canada

Every signature does count so please use your voice for something good, it will only take a few minutes.

 

Secondly, DO NOT visit any zoos that keep animals in appalling conditions. In fact if you can help it, don't visit any zoos at all. Animals are not ours to keep prisoner.

 

Thirdly, send a letter to the proper authorities and your local political members to let them know about these appalling conditions. Tweet to your hearts content about this issue, retweet, tweet celebrities, tweet politicians, Facebook it, instagram it, pinterest it, talk about it at school, talk to your teachers about it just spread the word and educate the world on these matters. Be the voice for the voiceless and make a difference in this world.