Somehow along the way, we think that birth control may not be a good idea. We believe prolonged use of birth control could bring negative health impact to the birds.
We’ve actually come to agree that the best solution is still co-existence !
I remember when we first formed a “Sav the pigeons group” last year, we were all enthusiastic! Geri was one of the member, perhaps she still is. I am not in the group anymore but will keep supporting their work. Geri did a wonderful job and she shared with me. I would like to share it here.
For the welfare of the animals, I think we should support one another. We have our own strengths and weaknesses that can be put into good use. To me, everyone’s ideas are equally important and should be taken into consideration. There is no mine and yours. It’s for the animals.
During that time, everyone in the group had been working very hard to fight for the pigeons. They are still fighting…
It’s not only kids who will be traumatised by the event. Anyone at any age can be traumatised by such event!
Animals are not the ones we should be concerned about. It is humans who create unwholesome actions by intentionally killing them. Always choose to be kind!
Pigeons culling will be expanded to another three constituencies. Is there really no way that we can help the pigeons? Is it that difficult for humans to coexist with the pigeons?
I believe we could use humane ways to manage the pigeons population and also to coexist with them. In order for this to happen, it would require a lot of effort, time and resources. It will take years to complete the process and to see the results. Anything that is not making profit, our government will not do it. They would rather uproot trees and remove a real forest and build a fake one to make profits.
I’m sad that there is nothing I can do for the pigeons who are intended to be killed. But good thing is, the pigeons are not creating unwholesome actions. Therefore, there is no negative kamma created. It calms my mind whenever I think about it. Supporting coexistence and humane ways in treating animals often benefit both humans and animals. When we care for the animals, we are also helping the people.
To do good often requires time and effort. Although I can’t stop the killing, I can always help the pigeons in need. It is always much easier to help when we’ve accepted the cause and condition, that is accepting that the pigeons would be killed!
Yes, wishing all sentient beings to be enlightened is the best way to end all killings.
Pigeon and mynah coexist in a city we call Singapore.
Below is the link of the report of the incident which occurred at Meiling street where community cats and a dog were poisoned in the mist of poisoning of pigeons.
It was claimed by NParks that the cause of death of the cats and a dog was not due to the poison given to the pigeons.
The reporter of Mothership contacted me and asked if I have anything to say. I told her I’ve lost trust and confidence in our authorities and politicians and I have nothing more to say.
I told Mel and shared the news with her and other cats rescuers as well and we all know very well what’s going on.
Immediately after reading the news, I was boiling. After a while, I told Mel that I’m not going to ask any questions to our authorities again. Why? Because they will continue telling lies and will keep telling lies to cover their wrongdoings again and again and I don’t want to cause such harm to them.
“Bhikkhus, dwell with yourselves as an island, with yourselves as a refuge, with no other refuge; with the Dhamma as an island, with the Dhamma as a refuge, with no other refuge. ~ SN 22.43
“Enough, Vakkali! Why do you want to see this foul body? One who sees the Dhamma sees me; one who sees me sees the Dhamma. For in seeing the Dhamma,Vakkali, one sees me; and in seeing me, one sees the Dhamma.” ~ SN 22.87
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