Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 03/30/07
March 31st, 2007 1:06 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Mar 30, 2007 4:26 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 03/30/07
Recent weeks have seen unprecedented progress in curtailing the worst abuses of animals raised for food in the United States. The nation’s largest veal and pork producers announced they will phase out confining animals inside tiny crates, and Wolfgang Puck announced he would drop foie gras, as well as products from animals subjected to intensive, factory farm confinement. Now, the Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act has been introduced in Congress to prevent the USDA from buying products from animals subjected to certain factory farm abuses. Click here to support this precedent-setting federal legislation!
Wheels make joys of life more accessible to California rabbit
Sombra the rabbit was sometimes sidelined by problems with her back legs. But these days, her physical challenges don’t keep her down. With the help of a new, lightweight cart, the curious and playful rabbit has a new lease on mobility, able to zip around her digs at the California Shelter, munch on choice grass and spend time with her best friend Goldie. Read more.
It’s Tour Season at our California Shelter!
Long gone are our winter woes and here again are the bright, cheerful days at our California Shelter! Come for a guided tour of our beautiful sanctuary, and celebrate the spring by kissing cows, talking with turkeys and rubbing pigs’ bellies. Visitor season begins on April 7 and tours are held on Saturdays thereafter, every hour on the hour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Find out more about visiting Farm Sanctuary today!
As public awareness about farm animal cruelty increases, Farm Sanctuary receives more reports of abuse and neglect each year. By making a donation to the Emergency Rescue Fund, you enable us to respond immediately, to those calls and bring suffering farm animals to safety. Farm animals are counting on us to be there in their time of need…and with your support, we can. Make a contribution today!
In the News
Farm Sanctuary is looking for a qualified applicant to lead our advocacy efforts. Apply for the Campaign Director position today!
Govt. Looks to Continue Handouts for Factory Farm Pollution
The New Standard – March 29, 2007
Wolfgang Goes Humane
The Huffington Post – March 25, 2007
Judge Allows Private Testing for Mad Cow
Associated Press – March 29, 2007
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About Farm Sanctuary
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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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Farm Sanctuary, P.O. Box 150 Watkins Glen, NY 14891.
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