Guest guest Posted October 12, 2001 Report Share Posted October 12, 2001 By: Fiona Fleck GENEVA - Swiss aniaml lovers have founded a new political party representing the interests of dogs ans their owners. The Dog Party, or Hunde Partei (HUP) - slogan: "We owe it to our dogs" - attracted 116 members to its inaugural meeting and will campaign in Zurich's municipal elections next spring. Andreas von Albertini, a lawyer and the driving force behind the party, expects the HUP to attract support from those who usually do not vote. "Its irrelevant to our dogs whether the Dog Party is left or right wing," he said. Members voted to approve a mainefesto calling for the ban on the use of leashes for all but dangerous dogs. The manifesto includes a commitment to fight the slaughter of dogs after revelations that Swiss St. Bernards were being bred for consumption in China. The Daily Telegraph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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