Caring for Bears: Animal Welfare in Asia
Posted October 2, 2018 at 6:13 am by Peggy Sue McRae
Asian Bear – Contributed photo
San Juan Island resident, Jan Murphy, will be on-hand at the San Juan Island Public Library Monday, October 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 to give a presentation on Bear Bile farming and other animal welfare issues in China and Vietnam.
Jan will discuss her work with the organization, Animals Asia and show a film, “Jill Robinson: To the Moon and Back”, introducing Animals Asia’s dynamic founder and describing the vital work being done to end the cruelty of bear bile farming, the dog and cat meat trade and animals used in entertainment throughout Asia. Jan will also discuss her recent trip to Chengdu, China, as a delegate to visit the Moon Bear Rescue Sanctuary as part of the organization’s 20-year anniversary.
For questions, contact Jan at 360-298-2195.
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