OUR PROMISE TO DEER

© Jeannette Louise Smith

This Ace of Hearts card represents our promise to bring Deer Culling to the forefront of the Animal Rights conversation.

All non-human animals are sentient beings. To preserve the reciprocal relationship between humans, non-human animals, and the Earth, we must embrace peaceful coexistence.

No Killing Deer in Arlington opposes any act of violence against Deer including exploitation, Deer farms, baiting, trapping, relocating, and hunting. 

We oppose killing Deer to "control Deer populations". Cruelly killing Deer by Sharpshooting and Archery is the beginning of a never-ending cycle of killing. No Killing Deer in Arlington supports humane, science based solutions that benefit deer, humans, and the entire ecosystem.

As we human animals are free to live and breathe, Deer in Arlington, Virginia and across The United States deserve to live free from harm in their natural habitat. To preserve and protect our oneness with deer, we advocate for peaceful coexistence, compassion, understanding, and respect.

When communicating with government officials and members of the community, always be polite and respectful. While animal issues divide communities and can create frustration, everyone should be treated with respect and kindness. No Killing Deer in Arlington does not promote or tolerate hate, harassment, threats, violence, and abusive language toward anyone.

"Kill the Cull - Not the Deer!" - Jeannette Louise Smith

“This is my religion—we’re all animals, perfect animals created in the infinite image and imagination of nature. It’s a life not without pain and competition and suffering, but it can be a life of dignity and mutual respect.” -from the book HOLY COW by David Duchovny