Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 08/02/07
August 4th, 2007 12:35 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Aug 2, 2007 5:49 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 08/02/07
Downed Animals Still Need Your Help
August is a great month to communicate with your federal legislator, and specifically, their staff member who handles the downed animal issue!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just made the temporary ban on slaughtering downed cattle permanent. However, there are still loopholes in the law. While we applaud the upgrade from temporary to permanent, it is critical that Congress and the USDA include cattle who are incapacitated outside the slaughterhouse (while at stockyards and in transit), and downed animals other than cattle. The new permanent ban covers neither.
The Downed Animal Protection and Food Safety Act will help prevent the suffering of cows, pigs or sheep who are too sick or crippled to walk or stand. These animals may be beaten, dragged with chains or otherwise terribly abused. Your help is needed to advance this measure. Visit: www.nodowners.org/how2help.htm
In addition, Congress is “out of session” for most of August, leaving staff members with additional time to research issues and develop key relationships with constituents. Therefore, now is a great time to speak to your legislator’s staff about your concerns regarding downers. Read more.
Farm Animal of the Month: Molly the Goat
She doesn’t need a mortarboard or gown—her mangled ear and the scars on her chest tell the story: Molly the goat graduated from the School of Hard Knocks. A resident of our California Sanctuary since 2002, Molly lives on her own terms. And at Farm Sanctuary, she has the freedom and support to do just that. Read more.
Activist of the Month: Bill Schramm
Who knew that Conan the Barbarian could spark a lifelong commitment to animals? Meet Bill Schramm, whose nearly 40-year journey toward a world without animal exploitation started with a single step: going vegetarian. If you need ideas on how to make the world a better place for farm animals, look no further than Bill Schramm’s living legacy! Read more.
The Rainbow Bridge Memorial offers a unique way to memorialize animal friends and help support the rescue and care of thousands more at Farm Sanctuary. For contributions of $25 or more, members receive a card reflecting the animal’s name and the touching Rainbow Bridge Memorial legend. Donations of $100 or more will be recognized through an engraved memorial stone in a peaceful garden setting. Gift memorials for the animals of family and friends are also available. Please contact us at 607-583-2225 ext. 221 or visit.
Farm Sanctuary News & Notes
Join Fred Willard at the Farm Sanctuary Gala! Buy your tickets now online or call us at 607-583-2225 ext. 221.
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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, please visit: www.farmsanctuary.org/join/donate2.htm.
For updates on previous action alerts, please visit: 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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