Animals Matter to Simon Cowell  Simon Cowell has pledged support for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and its campaign to get international recognition of animal welfare. WSPA is hoping people around the world will follow Simon’s lead and tell their governments why animals matter to them. Support for Animal Welfare Growing Fast
Cowell - who has achieved fame with the American Idol and Got Talent franchises, as well as the X Factor - has turned his attention to his lifelong love of animals and has chosen to lend his weight to the campaign. Cowell explains: "The World Society for Protection of Animals struck a chord with me, as it’s a global charity that recognizes the needs of animals around the world. When I was growing up, we had pets, and I was taught early on that you have to respect animals. I don’t have pets now, simply because I travel too much to take on the responsibility. But owning pets has had an immensely positive impact on my life and I think animals deserve our protection." Watch Simon's video below: http://www.youtube.com/v/mpH56jhP_CE&hl=en_US&fs=1&;,height=344,width=410 Simon’s Message of Support The media mogul recently pledged his support for the charity's Universal Declaration for Animal Welfare campaign and is now asking the public to do the same. Cowell adds, "Right now, there are no international laws to protect animals and The World Society for the Protection of Animals is working to change that. They are calling on governments across the world to embrace a common agreement called the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare. This would recognize that animals can suffer and feel pain and need proper protection.” Finding time in his hectic filming schedule, Simon told WSPA why “animals matter to him” in a video released today at www.AnimalsMatterToMe.org. Cecily West, Executive Director of WSPA-US said: “WSPA is thrilled to have Mr. Cowell’s support for this critical campaign. By talking about what animals mean to him, he joins a growing community of animal welfarists. We believe his heartfelt video will inspire many other people to stop and think about how animals are treated here in the U.S., and around the world - and also understand that, by adding their signatures, they too can help put an end to animal suffering and cruelty.” Join the Campaign Cowell is eager for people to follow his lead and sign up to campaign: “All you have to do is add your name to the Declaration - I’m encouraging people to sign it and send it to a friend as well. The Universal Declaration will mean so much; it would help governments appreciate the important role that animals play in our lives and in the environment we live in, and so inspire better legislation to protect animals around the world. So please, go to www.AnimalsMatterToMe.org and add your own message of support today." Watch a slideshow of our UDAW campaign achievements in 2009 >> Make your pledge today and tell the world why animals matter to you >> |