Animal Planet: Remove Wolf-Hating Episode!

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http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/animal-planet-remove.fb47?source=s.icn.fb&r_by=10588579

Petition by Elizabeth Huntley

To be delivered to John S. Hendricks, Chairman of Discovery Communications

Petition Statement

It’s unacceptable and irresponsible to air an episode depicting wolves as over-populated, man-eating, and causing “murderous carnage”. To air such an episode perpetuates myths and misconceptions about wolves that scientific research has long ago de-bunked! Tell Animal Planet to remove this episode and issue a formal apology to viewers for airing such a false and misleading program about wolves!

There are currently 1,816 signatures. NEW goal – We need 2,000 signatures! 

Petition Background

Wolves in the United States are fighting for their lives. De-listed from the Endangered Species List in six states, they are hunted, trapped, and gassed in their dens, resulting in at least a 20% overall drop in their population. Wolves are not a threat to humans, and have a minimal impact on livestock losses. Wolves are deeply committed to family life, and when a pack member is slain, it can fatally disrupt pack life. Animal Planet must stop perpetuating lies about wolves!

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22 thoughts on “Animal Planet: Remove Wolf-Hating Episode!”

  1. Animal Planet is demonizing wolves with false facts and misinformation for the sake of sensationalism! 15 years ago Animal Planet was a great network that taught and educated us about animals and that we needed to respect and protect animals. Now as we turn the pages to the present Animal Planet is airing some of the most ridiculous garbage I have ever seen! Shows that glorify animal abuse and stupidity and now with a B.S show like this demonizing wolves and giving out false facts and misinformation they have now gone way to far! Because of this I am going to do something I should have done a long time ago! I am going to put a block on their channel and boycott their network altogether! Its time for a boycott of their channel until they return to their original purpose which was at one time to educate people with actual facts and to promote animal welfare and awareness. However at this time where it stands now is I will never watch Animal Planet again because of garbage like this! Animal Planet, Surprisingly Garbage! They are now blocked from my TV. Goodbye Animal Planet!

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  3. This is indicative of how trashy and red-neck most TV channels have become, don’t you think? TLC channel is another disgusting one to add. The mania to kill non-humans is increasing.

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  5. Thanks I’m signing petition. I sent a letter complaining about their irresponsible programming including this wolf show, as well as Call of the Wildman, Rattlesnake Roundup etc etc. They responded to my email by sending me a promo of their upcoming Monsters Week which is an entire week filled with episodes demonizing several different animals species for being dangerous to humans. Idiots.

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  6. The channel is corporate-owned, and is obviously pandering to the anti-wildlife crowd and “sportsmen’s” groups like the Safari Club and NRA. Time to boycott the channel and its corporate sponsors.

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  8. Animal Planet could you please remove the Wolve hating episode of your show. It is very misleading and hurtful to the Wolves and the Eco-System

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  9. Please, remove this offensive show about wolf. They are beautiful creatures that deserve to live with respect.

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  10. I thought Animal Planet was in support of animals. I guess not. Out of respect for animals, I will no longer watch Animal Planet, and as a teacher, I will no longer encourage my students to watch it.

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  11. I for one was very up set about how you made that show, wolves usually only attack; the old,sick of when cornered. Unless their rabbit. I’ve raised two my self, they were just a loveable as my german shephard..
    Ms. Connie Taylor may 24-2014

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  12. I have 8 high content wolves I have raised..some since birth…they smile, they kiss, they cuddle, they love unconditionally…. They do what they do in the wild to survive…man puts them there then wants to kill them..wth are you thinking…I am sickened by these untruths…so very sad for such a majestic animal!

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