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Simba’s birthday: Let’s empty the gas chamber today

Today is not my birthday. Today I am giving my birthday to Simba.

Two and a half years ago we started a life changing project. Life changing because it gave us a completely new perspective on what really matters. It made us see our surroundings in a different way, opened our eyes to injustice and empowered us to do something about it. Most importantly, it allowed us to meet some extraordinary people, people that we would have never met otherwise. You know who you are.

Today I turn 40. Many of you have written to me and expressed your good wishes, invited me for a drink, or asked me to come around for dinner.

It is clearly impossible for me to be in all places at once, this is why I have given my birthday to the Simba Fund. So, if you were thinking of buying me a beer, pls go to the Fund and do it there… if you were thinking of inviting me for dinner, spare yourself the pain of cooking for me and visit the Fund instead. If you were thinking of getting me any kind of present, simply give it to Simba.

I’m not asking you to do it as a favour to me, but as a favour to you. Because it feels good and because whatever it is you contribute to the Fund will be put directly to use to save the lifes of those that matter to you, the animals.

Today is my Birthday and I really want to make it count. This is why today every single dollar contributed to the Simba Fund today will be handed to the rescue groups pulling dogs from the gas chambers of the Killing Shelter of Abbeville in LA (picture attached).

Abbeville’s pulling fee is 5 USD. If you contribute 5 USD you will save one dog. If you contribute 100 USD you will save 20 dogs from death in the gas chamber.

I can’t tell you how happy I am I have given up my birthday. It feels great to know something good will come out of it. Help me make today count. Visit the Simba Fund and together, let’s empty the gas chamber today.

Many thanks

Viktor

July 29, 2010 // Uncategorized // 15 Comments //

15 Comments to “Simba’s birthday: Let’s empty the gas chamber today”

July 29, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Bob says:

partagé et….cadeau d’anniversaire !!
July 29, 2010 at 2:04 pm
karen lyons kalmenson says:

happy birthday
may this be the
start of no gas
chambers
and many
happy hearts
July 29, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Viktor Larkhill says:

A note arrives
unexpected but welcome
what a nice surprise

It’s amazing how
a friend I have not yet met
can brighten my day
July 29, 2010 at 3:03 pm
ESSIN YURINCIS says:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU VICTOR ,
THANKS GOD , YOU WAS BORN TO DO AMAZING JOB 40 YEARS AGO
GOD BLESS YOU AND HAPPY AND PEACE MORE YEARS ….X
July 29, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Sharon says:

Is the matching still in effect for the Simba Fund?
July 29, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Sharon says:

Okay, I just Chipped In.
July 29, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Viktor Larkhill says:

and that makes it for 5 dogs spared from the gas chambers…
wonderful… thanks a lot Asli…

xxx
July 29, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Misha says:

For those of you who want to do more, BECOME A FOSTER VOLUNTEER OR ADOPT!
Municipal shelters all over the country are busting at the seams with dogs and cats.
If you are looking for a pup or cat, ADOPT – Don’t Buy off Craigslist or from breeders/ pet shops!
Support your local shelter and save lives by adopting from there.
Become a FOSTER VOLUNTEER!
All these dogs saved need a place to stay – NOW!
Rescues can’t pull unless they have room for them. So, offer your services and take in a dog or a litter of kittens.
They are often adopted in just a few short weeks and then you can take more.
DO YOUR PART. Don’t just say poor animals at every picture you see. Prayers are great, but don’t you think since we’re beings of free will, it’s up to us to step into ACTION!?
Don’t know where to start? Contact me and I will get you connected.
MISHA at MYLETSADOPT dot COM
July 30, 2010 at 12:52 am
marjan says:

just donated some money. Was not much but hope it can bring a few dogs out of the gas chamers… Happy Birthday to you and Simba!!! Thanks for all the great work you do. GOD BLESS U!!! LOTS OF LOVE MARJAN
August 1, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Viktor Larkhill says:
August 1, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Viktor Larkhill says:

Thanks Lucky… xxx
August 1, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Viktor Larkhill says:

Thanks for your contribution Maureen..
xx
July 29, 2011 at 12:01 am
Lisa Munkelt says:

Depending on the time zone, it could be the right moment to say…
Happy Birthday ! All the Best Wishes …
August 7, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Viktor Larkhill says:

Thanks Lisa…
August 10, 2011 at 9:45 am
terezia ildiko fogarasi says:

Let’s empty the gas chamber today