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From: Farm Sanctuary - info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Jun 15, 2007 6:21 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 06/15/07

Chicago Update: Lawsuit Rejected; Repeal Ordinance Introduced

On Tuesday, June 12, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) to overturn Chicago’s foie gras ban. U.S. District Judge Blanche Manning summed up her 26-page ruling by stating, “Chicago’s ban of foie gras sales in restaurants does not exceed the City’s home rule powers or violate the dormant Commerce Clause. Thus, the Ordinance does not violate the Illinois or United States Constitutions.” Read more.

Zoop in Top Form for ZOOP!

What would ZOOP! A Benefit for Farm Sanctuary be without Zoop, a favorite friendly veteran of Farm Sanctuary’s New York Shelter goat barn? Fortunately, we won’t have to find out. The benefit concert, featuring indie musician John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats, will be held this weekend bringing more than 200 people out to the farm to listen to great music and hang out with the animals. After a tough spring that saw her battle myriad health problems, Zoop is ready for the weekend guests—and the rest of her life. Read more.

Sowing Seeds Workshop at the New York Shelter
July 21 & 22, 2007

Farm Sanctuary is proud to host this two-day workshop led by the Institute for Humane Education, which teaches and empowers people to conduct humane education programs. Learn to teach about consumerism, media, animal protection, environmental preservation, social justice, and their connections. You’ll be transformed by new information about what matters most to you, gain communication skills that work, and meet like-minded advocates for a sustainable, compassionate world. For more information, please see humaneeducation.org/ and humaneeducation.org/events/view/8.

Sponsor Farm Sanctuary Campaigns Through Our Monthly Donation Program

With your support, Farm Sanctuary has the ability to pass groundbreaking legislation, win precedent-setting legal battles, raise public awareness, and gain desperately needed protection for farm animals. We hope you will consider becoming a Campaign Fund member today. Our convenient, automatic program makes contributions paper-free, and saves time and money used to process donations, cutting down on administrative costs to Farm Sanctuary. Join now!

In the News

Baby sheep headed to upstate farm
Newsday - June 14, 2007

House Frees The Pregnant Pigs
The Oregonian - June 11, 2007

A Different Kind of Goat at the Farm Sanctuary
Ithaca Times - June 13, 2007

In the Store

“If You Love Animals Called Pets”
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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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