In solidarity with Marius, still behind bars for fighting for a better world. There is no other choice but to take action unapologetically, to think strategically and to ensure that abusers are unable to make profit by harming animals. This deeply rooted speciesist system begs for the direct action of each and every one of us. It was a good first step, but it certainly wonвЂ™t be the last. We walked away with over 80 fire salamanders that couldвЂ™ve ended up either sold as a pet, or experimented on in a lab to test their poisons potential to heal dermatitis. We did not have the time to empty all the tubs. Our window of opportunity was closing, we could either get away with the majority of them or all get caught. It was loud work and five minutes later, whilst still working on emptying more tubs of salamanders, another car approached. It was grim but we were hopeful, and we worked fast and systematically clearing tub after tub after tub. Mould growing on the substrate, bark rotting at the bottom of the tubs, and in multiple enclosures, frozen plastic containers were some had died in the ice.

Opening the tubs it was clear the disregard for the salamanders. After a long tense hour, concerned that the next shift was quickly approaching, we were relieved to see the person jump back in the van and finally drive away. Hidden and cold we sat watching a lone worker load up a van. Not wanting to abandon the salamanders to a torturous future at a testing facility we decided to stay and see if we would get an opportunity. We crept to a safe distance and considered our options. Someone was driving towards us! We were lucky, hid quickly and managed to not be seen. Thanks to previous reccy work we knew that most of the animals, including rabbits, mice and guinea pigs, were out of reach without working out the alarm systems, but that for overwintering purposes we would be able to access tubs filled with fire salamanders.ДЄs we approached the building, a light hit us. Having found out about their existence and after studying their movements we went into to the farm. According to a receipt, they had sold mice, amphibians and birds to a university laboratory some time ago. вЂњAfter a tip off by a student, we learnt about a pet breeder doing deals with vivisectors.

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