Via Defenders of Wildlife:

Stop Wyoming’s War on Wolves

Wyoming officials have filed a lawsuit to compel the federal government to remove as many as two-thirds of the wolves in the state. If the state wins its case, as many as 200 wolves and their pups could die.

Help stop indiscriminate killing of Wyoming wolves before it starts.

Fill out the form [here] to urge Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal and the state’s Attorney General, Patrick J. Crank, to withdraw their lawsuit and get serious about promoting sustainable wolf management in the Northern Rockies.

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Via Ecological Internet & Climate Ark:

U.S. Supreme Court Must Rule for Carbon

In one of the most important environmental cases ever to come before the U.S. Supreme Court, climate change and the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions will be ruled upon by the nation’s highest court for the first time. In essence, the case will put the evidence for climate change “on trial” to determine whether the available data are enough to say that CO2 emissions pose a threat to the public’s wellbeing. The case is Massachusetts vs. EPA, 05-1120. Essentially two questions are at issue: can the U.S. government’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulate CO2, and if it can, is it required to. The Clean Air Act mandates the EPA to regulate emissions from mobile sources that “cause, or contribute to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.” A later section of the law defines welfare to include weather and climate effects.

The case turns on whether the U.S. EPA has the authority under the 36-year-old Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide as an air pollutant. Vehicle tailpipe emission standards are the main point of contention. California’s effort to regulate automobile tailpipe emissions, adopted by 11 other states, is under the court’s microscope. Last year, a group of 12 US states and several non-profit environmental groups led by Massachusetts sued the EPA, claiming that this law obligates the EPA to regulate cars’ CO2 emissions. California has issued its own rules that would force car makers to improve vehicle mileage, and 10 other states have followed suit. The case also is expected to define EPA authority to regulate power plant and other industrial emissions. The EPA maintains it has no authority under the Clean Air Act to do so, and even if it had the ability, regulations are inappropriate. It favors, instead, national and international “voluntary partnerships” over mandatory rules covering domestic industries.

The court’s decision which is expected in June 2007, with oral arguments scheduled as soon as late November or early December of this year, could hasten U.S. mitigation of greenhouse-gas emissions – or bring action to a disappointing halt. If victorious, the Supreme Court could send the matter back to the EPA with orders to take up global warming in a way that would lead to a set of rules mandating emission cuts. Surprisingly it is not only environmentalists that desire a “yes” answer, as many economic sectors desire consistent greenhouse gas regulation. [...]

With a decade to avert global warming catastrophe, let the U.S. Supreme Court know carbon dioxide is clearly by both science and law a pollutant, causing climate change mayhem, and as such must be regulated – even if it means given lack of political leadership “legislating from the bench”.

Ecological Internet is currently holding a year-end fund drive; so far they’ve raised 60% of their $50,000 goal. Click here to help “keep independent biocentric Earth activism alive.”

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Via the Natural Resources Defense Council:

Preserve the Heart of the Boreal Forest

For thousands of years, the Poplar River First Nation has relied on the trees, plants and wildlife of its traditional lands in the Canadian boreal forest for food, medicine and the survival of its cultural beliefs and traditions. Today, though, proposals for industrial development loom over this stretch of rugged granite cliffs, dense evergreen woods and tranquil marshlands on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba.

The Poplar River First Nation completed a land use plan in 2005 and formally asked for permanent protection of its territory last March. Yet despite repeated promises to protect Poplar River’s lands — an area nominated as a U.N. World Heritage site — Manitoba officials have failed to act.

» Demand that Manitoba’s premier act immediately to protect this irreplaceable old-growth forest.

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Via the League of Conservation Voters:

New Congress – Act Now on Global Warming and Clean Energy

In January, when the new Congress convenes, the environment will have new allies in Washington. And Americans will have the opportunity – finally! – to push for legislation that creates real, lasting, clean energy solutions.

Like you, I’m still riding high from Election Day. But it’s time to turn our attention to the most pressing environmental issues. The new leaders of Congress – Sen. Harry Reid and Speaker Nancy Pelosi – are developing their agendas even as I write.

Help us make sure that clean energy is at the top of their list!

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From: DawnWatch – news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Nov 20, 2006 7:07 PM
Subject: DawnWatch: Wash Post front page on dolphin slaughter — 11/20/06

The front page of the Monday, November 20, Washington Post demonstrates the positive effect of all those animal intelligence tests we have been reading about. It includes an article by Rick Weiss headed, “Intelligence Of Dolphins Cited in Fight Against Hunt. Others See Equal Weight In the Value of Tradition.”

The piece opens:

“A coalition of marine scientists has launched a campaign to halt Japan’s annual ‘dolphin drive,’ in which thousands of bottlenose dolphins are herded into shallow coves to be slaughtered with knives and clubs.

“The government-sanctioned event, which extends through the fall and winter, has been under fire for years from environmental and animal rights activists.

“But in a potentially influential escalation of that battle, mainstream scientists and administrators of zoos and aquariums — some of whom have been criticized for buying surviving dolphins for use in their shows — have united to condemn the practice.

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Via American Rivers:

Speak out against the Corps’ Nationwide Permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is poised to expand its nationwide permit program, fast-tracking the agency’s approval of harmful projects. These nationwide permits provide a “streamlined” approval process for projects with so-called “minor” environmental impacts — yet these impacts can harm freshwater resources and damage rivers and wetlands.

Under the new proposal, the Corps would have broad discretion when it comes to permitting mining, bank stabilization, fill, development, and other activities. The problem is that these nationwide permits lack basic Clean Water Act safeguards, such as public notice requirements and a thorough evaluation of less damaging alternatives. These permits also would allow unwise floodplain development and wetland destruction, putting people and communities at risk.

By creating a less stringent permitting process, the Corps would be rubberstamping the destruction of small streams and wetlands across the country. Now is your chance to stop the Corps from allowing the destruction of our nation’s valuable streams, wetlands, and floodplains. Tell the Corps that you oppose its nationwide permitting package. The comment deadline is next week, so please act TODAY!

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From: Kinship Circle – info [at] kinshipcircle.org
Date: Nov 20, 2006 1:36 PM
Subject: LETTER/ Cingular & Coke: Rodeo Is Bad For Business

Kinship Circle Primary – PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN
(Please do not delete identity/disclaimer information)

11/20/06: Cingular & Coke: Rodeo Is Bad For Business
KINSHIP CIRCLE ACTION CAMPAIGN

www.KinshipCircle.org

SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
More Corporate Thugs: www.sharkonline.org/?P=0000000453
What Is The Rodeo Mafia? www.RodeoCruelty.com
Video Evidence Of Rodeo Cruelty: www.TheCruelTruth.com
Journalists With Guts To Tell Truth: www.ReportersWhoCare.com
Cowboy Criminals: www.CowboyCriminals.com
Coca-Cola Strikes Again! www.sharkonline.org/?P=0000000351

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1. SAMPLE LETTER: Cingular Wireless

Feel free to use portions of our letter, but please add some original thoughts. Hundreds of identical letters may lessen the impact.

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Via the Natural Resources Defense Council:

Speak out to keep a destructive road out of California’s White Mountains

Furnace Creek is a rare desert stream that drains America’s largest desert mountain range, the White Mountains of California’s eastern Sierra. The creek’s surrounding ecosystem of cottonwoods and willows provides habitat to endangered species such as the southwestern willow flycatcher and the western sage grouse.

The Bureau of Land Management has proposed constructing a new (and unnecessary) road through the heart of Furnace Creek that would cut across the White Mountains Wilderness Study Area and invite motorized vehicles into other fragile lands of the White Mountains. The road also would lead to illegal off-road vehicle activity, resulting in habitat damage and conflicts with hikers, equestrians, hunters, anglers and other visitors.

The BLM is accepting comments on its road proposal through November 29th.

NOTE: If you use the NRDC’s sample letter, be sure to replace “hunters” and “anglers” in this sentence

In addition, building a road through Furnace Creek would lead to unauthorized off-road vehicle use throughout these wilderness lands, resulting in more habitat damage and conflicts with hikers, equestrians, hunters, anglers and other visitors.

with more animal-friendly groups, such as “birdwatchers”, “nature lovers”, etc.

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From: DawnWatch – news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Nov 19, 2006 10:52 AM
Subject: DawnWatch: Experiments on gay rams protested by Navratilova — Weekend Australian, 18 November 2006

The Weekend Australian includes a feature article, Peter Wilson, that shines a light on US government funded animal research. Headed, “Animals’ true nature will out” (P 25) it tells us that tennis star Martina Navratilova is protesting “experiments at two US universities aimed at manipulating the hormones of sheep to make homosexual rams develop an interest in ewes.”

Weekend Australian
November 18, 2006 Saturday
Peter Wilson

FEATURES; Inquirer; Pg. 25

We read:

“Navratilova and the lobby group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals say the US government-funded experiments are cruel and have potentially dangerous implications for gay people if the idea takes hold that homosexuality can be cured.”

The article provides some interesting information on what is natural:

“It turns out that species ranging from kangaroos and emus to fish, foxes, seagulls and those joked-about whales have some members that swing both ways, or even bond and have sex exclusively with partners of their own sex.”

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Animals As Clothing

Tell ShopNBC “Fur Is Dead”

Less than a year after promising to adopt a permanent fur-free policy, ShopNBC—NBC’s TV shopping channel and online retailer—has gone back on its word, despite the fact that other leading clothing retailers, like Forever 21, J.Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, and others, have pulled fur from their stores. We need your help to convince ShopNBC to stop supporting the cruel fur industry! [Read more...]

Animals As Entertainment

Tell Cartier That Polo Is No Fun for Elephants

Cartier is sponsoring a game of “elephant polo” in Jaipur, India, on November 18. Elephants who are forced to participate in polo matches are captured from the wild and taken away from their families and homes. They routinely suffer chronic physical ailments, social and emotional deprivation, confinement, and premature death. [Read more...]

Animals As Pets

Stop the senseless killing of dogs in China

Inhumane destruction of dogs is nothing new in China – in July this year, more than 50,000 dogs were killed by the authorities because of a rabies scare. Methods used included electrocution, strangulation, poison and even beating them to death. Beijing appears to be following up on this policy by enforcing a 2003 regulation which does not allow the keeping of 41 ‘dangerous’ breeds or any breed with a height of more than 35cm (14 inches) in its 8 focused management areas. From November 7th, the authorities have been entering people’s homes to confiscate, and presumably kill, any dog that does not meet their regulations. [Read more...]

Stopping the BSL in DeSoto

The city of DeSoto, Texas (a subdivision of Dallas) is attempting to ban all American Pit Bull terriers on December 7th, 2006. This petition is an attempt to stop this act, before it happens. We want DeSoto to realize the breed is not to blame for any incidents; the blame lies in the owner. Instead of blaming and entire breed, we want DeSoto to blame the deed! [Read more...]

Conservation

Protect tigers by re-routing trains away from Tiger Reserve

We call upon Lalu Prasad Yadav the Minister for Railways to act upon the wishes of Chief Minister Mulayan Singh Yadav in re-routing trains away from the Uttar Pradesh’s Dudhwa National Park and away from tigers of whom 4 have been killed in the last three years. The Indian Railways are in a financial position to carry out this change of route as shown below. [Read more...]

Environmental Issues

Rescue Giant Sequoia National Monument

Giant Sequoia National Monument, one of the finest gifts from Mother Nature, was set aside as a gift for future generation by President Clinton in 2000. The area is home to more than half of all the Giant Sequoias in the world, and habitat for many rare and unique species. But this summer the Congressman Nunes pushed the House Resources subcommittee took up legislation that would allow for multiple logging projects to move forward in this international treasure. In this legislation timber sales would be shielded from any environmental or legal review, and over 130,000 acres of forest in the Sierra National forest would be open for cutting. [Read more...]

Save America’s Treasured Wild Places from Oil and Gas Rigs

Some of America’s western wildlands are just too special to touch. But even as we feel the winds of change in Washington, the Bush administration is still planning to litter these pristine places with 118,000 new oil and gas wells – an accelerated drilling plan that threatens one million acres of public lands. We cannot stand by watching as some of our last treasured wild lands are being plundered for questionable amounts of energy – places like Utah’s Redrock Wilderness, the Rocky Mountain Front, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This is not smart energy policy. [Read more...]

Demand a Strong Clean Air Action Plan for Southern California

On November 20th, the Ports of LA and Long Beach will vote to pass the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) – our best chance to end Port Pollution Poisoning in Southern California. The Plan calls for proven, cost-effective alternative fuels and clean technologies to be adopted to reduce the pollution created by this $300 billion industry. Sign our petition asking the Ports of LA and Long Beach to pass the Clean Air Action Plan, implement it immediately, and help make it safer for all Southern Californians to breath. [Read more...]

Help Bring Biodiesel to Southwest Virginia!

This petition will be presented to fueling stations in the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area to show community interest in establishing the sale of biodiesel at a local station and to demonstrate market potential for biodiesel sales. [Read more...]

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See also: Dawnwatch: Wall Street Journal front page and USDA seeking comments on elephants — 11/17/06

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From: In Defense of Animals – takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Nov 17, 2006 5:34 PM
Subject: Writing Alert: Elephants Have An Achilles’ Heel, And It’s Their Feet (WSJ)

The Wall Street Journal printed a story on IDA’s petition to the USDA regarding the welfare of elephants in captivity and the foot and joint illness many elephants suffer in zoos due to their captive environments.

Please respond with a letter to the editor on the suffering elephants endure in zoos. Send letters to the Wall Street Journal via wsj.ltrs [at] wsj.com.

And please take a moment to submit a brief comment to the USDA in favor of sending elephants to sanctuary by clicking here and following the easy steps.

Read Elephants Have An Achilles’ Heel, And It’s Their Feet online here.

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The “old” and “new” dawgies are getting along quite well – better than we expected, actually. Case in point: they love to spoon!

Now, for the teeny-weeny carnival roundup:

* Carnival of the Green 53

* Carnival of Hurricane Relief 63

Happy weekend – and don’t forget to buy those Tofurkys early!

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From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Nov 17, 2006 4:46 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 11/17/06

Never Doubt – We Shall Overcome!

Thank you to all who took action against the so-called “Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act” (AETA). Farm Sanctuary is concerned that this federal bill could be used in attempts to criminalize First Amendment activities such as demonstrations, leafleting and boycotts, by calling such legal activities “disruptive” to business. Unfortunately, this bill passed the Senate and, recently, the House – both in sneak attempts to push it through. It is now expected to be signed by the President. While we are concerned that this could have a chilling effect on advocacy, the language is sloppily drafted. Furthermore, free speech is protected under the First Amendment, and we will strongly assert and defend this fundamental right.

Give the Gift of Life

You can fill a loved one’s heart with joy, spread the message of compassion for all living creatures and help farm animals all at the same time! A holiday gift adoption not only provides food and shelter for a farm animal in need, it creates a lasting bond between the adopter and the animal. Your gift recipient will receive the adoption package, an Adopt-A-Farm Animal newsletter, shelter event invitations and a gift acknowledgment letter from you. To order a gift adoption for that special someone, click here or contact us at 607-583-2225 ext. 225, or mailto:sponsorship [at] farmsanctuary.org.

Update: Brooklyn Chickens Happily Settle into Farm Sanctuary Life

Since arriving at our New York Shelter, the Brooklyn chickens have embraced sanctuary life with an astounding joy. Karina, once unable to walk and having to move herself forward with her wings, has come full-circle under our care, and can be seen scurrying around the barnyard with her flock mates. Bette Davis, thought to be blind and missing part of one toe, does have partial sight and is doing wonderfully as well. These two birds’ recoveries are a testament to what loving care and attention can do for sentient beings in need. Click here to read more.

Care Enough to Share the Very Best

This holiday season, donate vegan goodies, cookbooks or your time and veg cooking expertise to local soup kitchens, emergency shelters, churches, or charities that distribute food to community members in need. The local government section of your phone book, directory assistance or your city clerk’s office can help you find the ones near you. Don’t forget to inquire about delivery guidelines and about what products they may need the most. Check out these companies for donation ideas!

Vegan Holiday Shopping That Supports Animal Rights

This heartwarming farm scene titled “Hilda’s Friends,” by artist, Karen Derrico raised $4,000 at our 20th Anniversary Gala silent auction! Now you can purchase a limited edition of this beautiful artwork featuring Farm Sanctuary residents (including the beloved Hilda) with 25 percent of the proceeds benefiting Farm Sanctuary. A perfect holiday gift for your animal-loving friends and family. Click here to purchase.

FARM SANCTUARY NEWS AND NOTES

Check out our Thanksgiving Videos and PSAs on YouTube!

In The News

Animal Rights Groups Seek NY Foie Gras Ban
Reuters, November 15, 2006

The Ties That Bind America’s Food Chain
New York Times, November 17, 2006

The Great Pig Hunt
Los Angeles City Beat, November 9, 2006

Of Red Meat and Breast Cancer
New York Times, November 16, 2006

Letter to the Editor
Denver Post, November 17, 2006

SHOP AT FARM SANCTUARY

NEW! Veg for Life bumper sticker

ABOUT FARM SANCTUARY

Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, we have worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the “food animal” industry through research and investigations, legal and legislative actions, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Our shelters in Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. For more information about Farm Sanctuary or our programs, please visit www.farmsanctuary.org or call 607-583-2225. To become a Farm Sanctuary member or to make a donation today using our secure online form, www.farmsanctuary.org/join/donate2.htm. For updates on previous action alerts, www.farmsanctuary.org/actionalerts/update.htm.

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From: DawnWatch – news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Nov 17, 2006 4:23 PM
Subject: Dawnwatch: Wall Street Journal front page and USDA seeking comments on elephants — 11/17/06

(First, an update on the CBS4 turkey story I sent out this morning. The story is temporarily off the website. But you can view the footage at www.goveg.com/feat/butterball/butterball.asp and please still thank Jennifer Santiago and CBS4 for airing the story. Go to cbs4.com/contact. And remember to check out the national CBS Evening News tonight for the turkey rescue story and send comments to evening [at] cbsnews.com )

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Animal issues are again on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. The Friday November 17 story, by Barry Newman, is headed, “Elephants Have An Achilles’ Heel, And It’s Their Feet.”

It opens:

“The Animal and Plant Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking advice from the public on what to do about problem feet in elephants.

“The deadline for sending in ideas is Dec. 11. Hundreds have already arrived.”

We learn that “zoo elephants have died this year from complications of sore feet in Oregon, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and at the National Zoo in Washington. Some activists say zoos, by nature, are the cause.”

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From: DawnWatch – news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Nov 17, 2006 3:34 PM
Subject: DawnWatch: “Shooting Tigers” on 60 Minutes this Sunday 11/19/06

The following promotional email comes from CBS’s 60 Minutes. Watch the piece if you can. And please take just a moment to thank the show for the animal friendly segment. Positive feedback for animal friendly coverage encourages more of it. 60 Minutes takes comments at 60m [at] cbsnews.com.

From 60 Minutes:

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Good afternoon. My name is Robin Sanders, and I work at CBS News. I’m writing to tell you about an upcoming “60 MINUTES” piece set to air this Sunday, Nov.19, that I thought you might be interested in. It’s a fascinating look at why the world population of wild tigers is shrinking, and we’re trying to get word out beforehand to as many people as possible with a special interest in wildlife and conservation issue. To that end, it would be great if you would consider sending something out to your listserve and/or posting something on your website. The piece will be broadcast on CBS stations on at 7:00 ET/PT on Sunday, Nov. 19, with further details and other information to be posted on our website, which you’re welcome to link to from your own site (and I should also point out that if you have any links you think might be useful to our viewers should they want further information on this subject, please pass it along to me for our web folk’s consideration).

You’ll find a short write-up about the piece below. And please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

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Via World Wildlife Fund:

Provide Adequate Funds for Global Environmental Protection

Although the federal fiscal year for 2007 began last September, Congress has yet to finalize some aspects of the 2007 budget, including the U.S. contribution for the Global Environment Facility (GEF), a little known but extremely important international institution that supports conservation projects around the world. Businesses, universities, governments, and nonprofits partner with the GEF and provide significant additional funds. Since 1992, the GEF has allocated $6.1 billion in grants, leveraging more than $20 billion in additional financing, to more than 1,750 projects. Unfortunately, the United States has repeatedly underpaid what it has pledged to the GEF.

Also still pending is the level of funding for implementation of the Tropical Forest Conservation Act and for the international biodiversity conservation programs of the U.S. Agency for International Development. [...]

U.S. activists: Urge your senators to provide sufficient funding for programs that protect wildlife and habitats across the globe.

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From: DawnWatch – news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Nov 17, 2006 11:09 AM
Subject: DawnWatch: Turkey slaughter plant horror on CBS4 Miami — please thank reporter! — 11/17/06

CBS4′s Jennifer Santiago in Miami, the UPN33 News at 10 PM co-anchor, has made it clear that she considers what happens to animals to be very much part of news. At cbs4.com/pets you can see stories she has done on circus cruelty, the “distasteful delicacy” foie gras, and the Canadian seal slaughter.

Yesterday, Thursday November 16, she aired horrifying undercover footage from the Butterball turkey slaughter plant, which shows workers sitting on, and kicking, and bragging about how they abuse the turkeys. You can watch the story at the link above — it is currently at the top right hand side of the page.

Please send enthusiastic thanks to Jennifer Santiago and the CBS 4 team in Miami. Positive feedback for animal friendly coverage encourages more of it.

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Via Earthjustice:

Save the Rockies! Say No to the “Drill It All” Policy

The Rocky Mountains are known for their rugged landscape, rushing rivers, and pristine wildlife. But today the health and beauty of the Rockies are being threatened by rampant oil and gas drilling across the region, from Utah’s canyonlands, to Colorado’s Roadless National Forests, to New Mexico’s rare desert grasslands.

In addition to scarring the landscaping with oil and gas rigs, the Bush administration’s rush to drill has needlessly threatened many species of wildlife and harmed air and water quality in the region. This is particularly troubling given that smart and easy solutions for improving energy efficiency and harnessing renewable power exist that would eliminate the need for more harmful drilling.

Take action and tell the Bush administration to stop endangering the Rockies through irresponsible oil and gas drilling!

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From: ASPCA – news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Nov 17, 2006 7:00 AM
Subject: Why Bread Dough Is a No-No for Pets/Holiday Message from Officer Annemarie Lucas

November 17, 2006

Welcome to our weekly email newsletter, your source for the latest news from our animal welfare community and information on pending humane legislation.

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THANKSGIVING SAFETY TIP: BREAD DOUGH’S A NO-NO FOR PETS

There’ll be many cooks in the kitchen next Thursday–but don’t spoil your pet by giving him bread dough. According to veterinarians at the ASPCA Animal Control Center (APCC), bread dough can be potentially dangerous for our four-legged friends. Find out how & why here.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: FLY LIKE AN EAGLE

Meet Eagle, a former stray who found a loving nest in Jennifer Tripp’s home.

NOW PLAYING: A HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM THE ASPCA

ASPCA President Ed Sayres and Humane Law Enforcement Officer Annemarie Lucas share tips on giving pets as presents.

ASPCA & ILLINOIS RICP TO PARTNER ON EMERGENCY PET PREPAREDNESS

The ASPCA is proud to partner with Illinois RICP on this three-year program funded by the United States Department of Homeland Security.

SHARE THE LOVE WITH OUR THANKSGIVING ECARD

Send our animated card to all the friends and family members you’re thankful for.

GOT A BOOKWORM ON YOUR GIFT LIST?

Here are some humane-themed books that we especially love.

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NEW & IMPROVED: OUR STATE LAW CARDS!

Listing each state’s cruelty laws and penalties, our laminated, wallet-size cards are an invaluable instant resource tool for law enforcement, humane investigators, legislators, shelter staffers and the public. Please note, our Oklahoma card is brand-new, while important changes have been made to the Pennsylvania and Washington cards. Up-to-date cards are also available for CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, TN, TX and VT.

MORE ALERTS FOR YOUR AREA…

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Hot Topics of the Week:

- How do microchips work?
- Declawing cats
- Would you pay to provide treatments for a dog with arthritis?

Join the ASPCA Community to discuss these topics and more!

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From: DawnWatch – news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Nov 7, 2006 4:22 PM
Subject: DawnWatch: Wall Street Journal election day front page on animal lobby — 11/7/06

A heartening sign of the growth in strength of our movement: On election day, Tuesday November 7, the Wall Street Journal has a front page story, by Brody Mullins, headed, “Puppy Power: How Humane Society Gets the Vote Out.”

It tells us:

“For the first time in its 50-year history, the Humane Society is trying to elect candidates to Congress who support its animal-welfare agenda. After a series of mergers with other animal-welfare groups, the Humane Society counts 10 million Americans as members, an average of 23,000 in each of the 435 House districts. That’s more than twice the membership of the National Rifle Association, which is considered one of the most effective single-issue campaign organizations.”

“More important, the Humane Society’s motivating issue — the promotion of animal welfare — resonates with the white suburban women who could be the key block of voters who decide this election.

The article makes it clear that “The Humane Society isn’t campaigning for just one political party.” For example HSUS is backing Republicans such as Representative John Sweeney of New York who put forward legislation to ban horse slaughter for human consumption, and campaigning hard against Republican Sen. Conrad Burns of Montana who opposed Sweeney’s horse-slaughter bill in the Senate.

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