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From: API Newsletters – donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Sep 28, 2007 8:26 PM
Subject: Improve Welfare of Exotic Animals and Protect Your Community
Alerts at a Glance:
* Improve the Welfare of Captive Big Cats and Protect Your Community
- Contact your legislators to help enact stricter federal regulations that promote public safety and improve the lives of captive big cats.
* Minnesota Residents: Circus Ban Meets Narrow Defeat
- Find out about the vote and thank those City Council members who supported the ban to protect circus animals in Minneapolis.
* Other Ways to Help Animals
** Better World Club: Your membership in a great “green” auto club will also benefit the animals.
** Stacey Lamothe: Show off your unique style with unique metal jewelry pieces for yourself or a friend and support API at the same time.
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From: API Newsletters – donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Sep 22, 2007 2:25 PM
Subject: Coyotes and Other Wildlife Need Your Help
Alerts at a Glance:
* Make Your Community Coyote-Friendly
- Take steps to help your community co-exist humanely with coyotes.
* Oklahoma Residents: Urge Attorney General to End Cruel Wildlife Practice
- Help put a stop to an inhumane method of “managing” coyotes.
* Virginia Residents: Your Voice Urgently Needed on Behalf of Wildlife
- Speak out against several proposed regulation changes that are harmful to wildlife.
* Washington Residents: Speak up for Washington Wildlife
- Help determine major issues in “hunted wildlife” management.
* Other Ways to Help Animals
** Purr…fect Cat Fence: Protect your cat from wildlife encounters while enjoying the great outdoors.
** API Gift Memberships: Give the gift of membership and share API with friends and family members.
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From: API Newsletters – donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Sep 21, 2007 4:26 PM
Subject: Updates and Activities to Celebrate Elephants
Alerts at a Glance:
* Get Active for Elephants on Elephant Appreciation Day
- Celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day by learning more about what you can do to help elephants.
* Update: Maggie the Elephant Moves to California
- Find out how your calls and letters have helped improve life for Maggie the elephant.
* Other Ways to Help Animals
** New Circus Elephant Designs at API’s Café Press Store: Make a fashionable statement about how you feel about the cruel use of elephants in the circus.
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From: API Newsletters – donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Sep 13, 2007 4:11 PM
Subject: Take Action for Farmed Animals and Animals in the Circus
Alerts at a Glance:
*Consumers for a Fur Free Society Welcomes Crossroads Trading Company as “Founding Supporter”
-Find out more about how companies are taking a stand about their fur free policies, and how you can encourage others to do the same.
*Contact the Governor to Protect California Wildlife
-Contact Governor Schwarzenegger today to ensure that two important wildlife bills (AB 1477 and AB 449) are signed into law.
*Your Urgent Action Needed to Help Kangaroos in California
-Help maintain protections for kangaroos in the state by contacting Governor Schwarzenegger and urging him to veto (oppose) SB 880.
*Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival Comes to Colorado in September
-Attend a film festival in Boulder designed to raise awareness about wildlife and the environment.
*Other Ways to Help Animals
**Fine Art by Bela Fidel: Add beautiful artwork to your collection while supporting API’s work for animals.
**API Travel: We’ve got your ticket to good deals. You can help the animals while shopping for travel, cruises, concert tickets, flowers and more.
An alarming number of farm animals die regularly in catastrophic highway accidents when the trucks hauling huge loads of these animals overturn. In the past week, the media reported on at least two such incidents, each of which resulted in massive mortality and suffering for the animals involved. Despite this industry-wide problem, neither the U.S. Department of Agriculture nor the agribusiness industry has adequately addressed the issue. As a result, farm animals are subjected to yet another level of unnecessary suffering. Farm Sanctuary is urging the USDA to establish a protocol to prevent these accidents from happening in the first place and to respond to these accidents when they happen in a way that will minimize animal suffering. Read more.
Nobody knows how long they stood inside the transport trailer, or what condition they were in when they entered. What we do know is how they looked when they emerged. Emaciated. Lice-ridden. Weak and scared. Though Allene, Dorothy and Cathy were in bad shape, their condition was heads above that of the other animals found on a property in central New York this spring. In sum, 43 goats were found dead. Now rehabilitated and nursed back to health, these girls call our New York Shelter home—and are ready to make the most of their second chance at life. Read more.
Compassionate Kid Creations Needed!
Farm Sanctuary is currently seeking submissions of creative, unique and inspiring farm animal-related art for the “Creation Station” section of our new kid’s website: farmsanctuarykids.org/. The Creation Station is a special place where compassionate children can share their stories, drawings, essays, paintings, and poems with other kids who care about animals. If you have or know of any kids with kind creations they’d like to share, why not send them in? Contact us today: info [at] farmsanctuarykids.org!
The Friends of Hilda Club was established to express our gratitude for Farm Sanctuary members who have made a major contribution to farm animal protection. The club is named in memory of Hilda, the first animal rescued by Farm Sanctuary. Members of the Friends of Hilda Club are entitled to many benefits including recognition on the Hilda Memorial, a Hilda Club pin, invitations to special Farm Sanctuary events, Bed & Breakfast accommodations, and our semi-annual newsletter. Join today!
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: secure.vegsource.com/farmsanc/join/donate_alert.htm. For updates on previous action alerts, please visit: www.farmsanctuary.org/actionalerts/update.htm
Today, Maxine munched on sweet hay in her pen in Farm Sanctuary’s New York Shelter cattle barn. The young Hereford cow was soaking up the peace and quiet, the tranquility quite a bit different than what she experienced not 72 hours ago, when she ran for her life through the streets of Queens, N.Y. Maxine likely escaped from one of New York City’s many slaughterhouses, auctions or live markets, but, like Joey the goat and Lucky Lady before her, Maxine’s quest for freedom was a rousing success. Read more.
Within the next few weeks, the U.S. Senate will debate the 2007 Farm Bill, which will set agricultural policy for years to come. The Farm Bill is particularly important for farm animal protection because it contains various measures that address funding for the factory farming industry. Traditionally, Congress has disproportionately allocated funding toward animal factory farms, while leaving fruit and vegetable farmers lacking for support. However, this year, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) is proposing a measure that will rectify this inequality and route money toward produce growers and away from factory animal farm operations. Read more.
Want to play a vital role in Farm Sanctuary’s efforts to rescue and protect farm animals? Become an intern! Whether you’re on the farm or in the office, your hard work will have a direct, lasting impact on the lives of farm animals in need. But it’s not just about giving. You’ll take with you the experience of a lifetime, as well as knowledge and skills to help you become a more effective advocate for farm animals. Learn more.
Donating your vehicle is a wonderful way to raise much-needed funds for farm animals and is greatly appreciated! We work with two companies that will arrange for a convenient pick up and then donate proceeds of the sale to Farm Sanctuary. The process is hassle-free and your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law. For more information, email jpappas@farmsanctuary.org, call 607-583-2225 ext. 237. or visit: www.farmsanctuary.org/join/car_donation.htm
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: secure.vegsource.com/farmsanc/join/donate_alert.htm. For updates on previous action alerts, please visit: www.farmsanctuary.org/actionalerts/update.htm
Farm Sanctuary is joining with other animal protection organizations in urging the Rabbinical Council of America to take a position against killing chickens during the “kapparot” ritual, scheduled this year for Sept. 17-21. Humane groups are urging the hens’ lives be spared by substituting other items in place of live animals. Read more.
As a lady of certain years, Meghan the sheep counts herself a member of an esteemed group found in Farm Sanctuary’s New York Shelter sheep barn. It’s called the Bridge Club, its members are a stately collection of elderly sheep who enjoy their golden years to the fullest, gathering together to while away the days snoozing in the sun or the warm comfort of the barn. Meghan’s life is now one of pure leisure—but don’t ever doubt that she’s paid her dues. Read more.
Blog for a Cause
Everyone else is writing them. Why shouldn’t you? Make an impact on the Web by creating your very own engaging and enlightening veggie-themed blog. Focus on topics like animal-free food, fashion with compassion, kind crafts, thought-provoking news, or anything else your big vegan heart desires. Captivate hundreds or even thousands of readers with your unique perspective on what it means to live cruelty-free. Check out these hip, entertaining and educational examples for inspiration:
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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: secure.vegsource.com/farmsanc/join/donate_alert.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
Two weeks and 250+ emails later, and I’m ba-ack. Kinda, sorta. Blogging will remain sporadic for a bit longer, at least until I get the rest of my crap unpacked. Clearly, I have more stuff than I thought. Anyway, here are all the action alerts, newsletters, and petitions that have gathered in my inbox since the move. I almost deleted them all and started from scratch, but my anal-compulsive tendencies damn did done me in. This should certainly be enough to keep y’all busy ’til the next post, no?
Oh, and from here on out I think I’ll just file these link roundups in the “Action Alerts” and “Quick Links” categories. The dozens upon dozens of categories I was checking off per post was getting a wee bit out of hand.
Consumer’s Union: Recall after recall… Tell Congress we need a product safety agency with real power to protect! So when you think CPSC you think “safety first, not recall later!”
House, that is. Posts will be sporadic to nonexistent (what’s new, right?) for a few weeks while the furbabies and their harried parents get settled in.
Feeling bored? Browse the archives for action alerts to keep busy!
