“We rescued a 9-month-old dog, whose ears had been recently cut off and who was found with other dogs used for hunting in deplorable conditions. Among all the dogs in this kennel in Castilla (Spain), we decided to rescue her because of the breed she belongs to, the Argentine Dogo, which is used to bite wild boars and immobilize them so that the hunter can stab and kill the boar. This poses a very high risk, and the life expectancy of these dogs is very short.
A trusted veterinarian removed the chip, treated the wounds on her ears, and now she is in a home where she lives with other dogs. From the moment she arrived, she started playing with her new sisters. She is a very affectionate dog, and despite her appearance, she is not aggressive at all. She will never be exploited as a resource nor will she fall victim to speciesism.
Soon, it will be one year since the death of a militant who dedicated more than 40 years of his life to the fight for animal liberation, Karl Garside. Until his last day, he remained committed to animals. Unfortunately, he suffered a sudden death while exercising. Karl never sought the spotlight; he was aware that this struggle is collective, and in order to carry out his activism, he always tried to remain unnoticed.
We want to dedicate this action to Karl. Because, although he did not seek recognition, we believe our movement should know his story. Activists like him are role models, and even after they are gone, they can continue to contribute to the fight because they remain an example to follow.
We take this opportunity to send a big hug to his partner in life and the mother of his daughter, to his daughter, to his granddaughters, to the rest of his family, and to all his companions and friends. We know his loss cannot be repaired, but nothing takes away the fortune of having known him.
An activist does not die if the struggle continues.”