Target: Susan Ley, Australian Minister of the Environment
Goal: Protect koalas from distress caused by park rentals.
Koalas are among the most beloved animals in Australia, yet human beings are continually putting them in harm’s way. In December, a land-clearing operation reportedly caused the deaths of over 50 of the animals. Such losses of habitat, combined with other dangers, led to the koala’s unfortunate entry on the critically endangered list. Conservationists estimate that these beautiful animals could become extinct in mere decades. Now, another form of exploitation is on the rise.
A park in New South Wales drew criticism for an advertisement in which it would “rent out” koalas for entertainment purposes. Under this agreement, the koalas would be taken from their homes and their havens of comfort and subjected to unfamiliar environments. They would also have to endure stares at best, and harassment at worst, from people they likely fear. These stressful settings could greatly hinder the koalas’ quality of life and even endanger their health.
The government is considering calls to restrict these harmful and on-the-rise practices. Sign the petition below to demand this protection go into effect as soon as possible.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Minister Ley,
Animal parks’ first priority should always remain the welfare of the living beings under their care. These entities should not exploit their duties of care to turn a quick profit at the expense of vulnerable animals. The recent revelations about apparent koala rentals for hotels, parties, and other forms of “entertainment” is a gross example of this irresponsible behavior.
Koalas are already facing extinction because of the reckless actions of humans. The remaining animals should not have to live their lives under constant duress and fear. Please take the necessary action to ban these unethical and harmful rentals and to fight for the future of these beautiful Australian fixtures on a broader level.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Pixabay
If you honestly care you would think of others before you just forge ahead doing STUPID thing that endanger the precious lives we SHARE this planet with!@!!!
Unacceptable unbelievable how stupid humans are . What is wrong with people! The fire just about wiped them out along with other animals . Now stupid ass humans doing this . The terror these innocent animals have endured and destroying their habitat all for damn greed . This needs stopped !!
Shameful !!
What is wrong with people? These are wild animals! How cruel , they must be so traumatized among the noises and people. They are solitary animals and their numbers have fallen dramatically.. please forbid this by law.
You would think that “renting” out a wild animal would be illegal but much to our surprise this ridiculous thing actually exists. Koalas are not party tents or balloons for entertaining. They are real living beings. Renting out these animals has got to be one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard of.
AGREE ALL COMMENTS
No surprise really. Moronic idiots are commonplace these days.
Only stupid people do this nonsense!
Koalas are not party favors! They are an endangered species that deserves a bit more respect.
Too bad it was not a wild animal so that it can kill them. Heard about pos whipping an elephant? Crushed to death.
Will these greedy humans every have an ounce of common sense? with an ounce of compassion?
These ridiculous rentals are the birth of small greedy minds, soulless, void of integrity people that only think of their wallet!!
CHARGE THEM, JAIL THEM AND FINE THEM.! BAN THEM FROM EVERY COMING NEAR THESE DEAR BEARS. SHUT DOWN ANY PLACE THAT ENABLE THESE KINDS OF ACTIVITIES.
FOR ONCE PUT THE ANIMALS WELFARE FIRST AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND!!!!!!
Humans will kill themselves off. This is what humanity deserves.
Yes!! I agree with all comments!! People are greedy and selfish!!
DISGUSTING!!!
Never heard of anything so stupid & dangerous for the animals! They are living beings & renting them out is so wrong!!
Never mind ‘restrict’. Do something with real teeth in it. Outright ban this crap. Shame on the people doing it. Bigger shame and curses on the asshats who think it cool to rent one.
WTH is WRONG WITH PEOPLE?!!! ANIMALS ARE NOT HER FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!
HERE FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT!
Are these people nsane??
Pull your head in Australia!!
I agree with Maria Bertrand 110%
“Will these greedy humans every have an ounce of common sense? with an ounce of compassion?
These ridiculous rentals are the birth of small greedy minds, soulless, void of integrity people that only think of their wallet!!
CHARGE THEM, JAIL THEM AND FINE THEM.! BAN THEM FROM EVERY COMING NEAR THESE DEAR BEARS. SHUT DOWN ANY PLACE THAT ENABLE THESE KINDS OF ACTIVITIES.
FOR ONCE PUT THE ANIMALS WELFARE FIRST AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND!!!!!! “
Seriously, these are wild animals, you don’t rent them out to be abused by worthless humans, when are the stupid humans going to learn they don’t own the earth and everything that goes with it, I fricken hate people, the way they treat animals, and by the way, I don’t eat them in any form or shape
Seriously, these are wild animals, you don’t rent them out to be abused by worthless humans, when are the stupid humans going to learn they don’t own the earth and everything that goes with it, I fricken hate people, the way they treat animals, and by the way, I don’t eat them in any form or shape
Stop abusing koalas. What a shame that is happening.
TOTALLY AGREE!!!! GOD DID NOT PUT ANIMALS ON THIS EARTH FOR HUMAN PROFIT,TORTURE OR GREED!!!!