Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 03/09/07
March 9th, 2007 3:49 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Mar 9, 2007 3:23 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 03/09/07
Turkey “Contest” Cruelty Ends in “No Contest”!
A Pennsylvania sportsmen’s club pleaded “no contest” today in an animal cruelty case involving an event held at the club’s facility in September, where domestic turkeys were tied to straw bales and used as live targets during a bow and arrow shooting contest. A Farm Sanctuary humane enforcement officer cited the group for eight counts of cruelty to animals. The case resolved today when the judge fined the association on each count. Thanks to all advocates who wrote to the District Attorney and District Justice about this case!
Farm Animal Adoption Stories: Bunny Mack and Brier Patch
Abandoned by busy roadsides years ago, Bunny Mack and Brier Patch have found a loving, permanent home with a Farm Sanctuary volunteer. Now, the rabbits spend their days racing around their house on impromptu obstacle courses, munching on fresh vegetables and enjoying every moment of their time with each other and their new adoptive mom, Jean. Read more.
Enjoying a recent revival and becoming an obsession that transcends age and gender, knitting has taken the nation by storm and inspired the creation of countless shops, clubs, classes, books, magazines, and discussion forums devoted to yarn lovers. Sadly, knitting also has a long history of being animal-based, and many crafters still primarily use animal fibers in their work. Got the creative itch, but only want to scratch it in an ethical way? Read more.
Help Farm Sanctuary Soar!
Farm Sanctuary is greatly in need of donated frequent flyer miles. By donating miles, you can help us attend legislative hearings, speak in defense of farm animals at public events, bring speakers in for Farm Sanctuary events, and send our shelter staff on rescue trips and to animal care training. Please contact us at 607-583-2225 ext. 237 or mailto:jpappas [at] farmsanctuary.org to make a donation today!
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In the News
Praise for Foie Gras Fortifies Its Critics
New York Times, March 4, 2007
Pa. Sale Barn Convicted of Animal Cruelty
Farm and Dairy Reporter, March 8, 2007
Ex-Cattle Farmer Says no to Meat
The Dartmouth March 6, 2007
Shopping
The Pig Who Sang to the Moon
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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.
Please forward and distribute widely! Thank you
Farm Sanctuary, P.O. Box 150 Watkins Glen, NY 14891.
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