Archive: October 2007
IDA Writing Alert: Elephants suffer in zoos
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
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From: In Defense of Animals – takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Oct 30, 2007 10:46 AM
Subject: Writing Alert: Elephants suffer in zoos
The Birmingham News published an opinion piece about Birmingham Zoo’s plans for a new elephant exhibit. Please write a letter to the editor on the suffering elephants endure in zoos urging the zoo to scrap any such plans. Send letters to the Birmingham News at epage [at] bhamnews.com.
Read “Elephants suffer in zoos” online.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
The Birmingham Zoo’s plan to create a new, $15 million exhibit to house six to eight male elephants ignores the elephant in the room: the fact that landlocked urban zoos cannot provide Earth’s largest land mammals with the space and natural conditions they need to thrive.
The zoo’s proposed 14-acre Trails of Africa exhibit may sound good on paper, but even if elephants were allowed to roam the entire acreage (an unlikely prospect given the inability of zoos to house male elephants together due to aggression issues and the space that will be taken up by indoor housing and visitor amenities), it would still be inadequate for six to eight pachyderms.
Elephants evolved to walk tens of miles daily. Their feet were meant to dig, climb, swim, run and even stand, but all on natural dirt, sand, grass, forest and savanna floor, which maintain foot and joint health.
Zoo conditions prevent elephants from exercising, forcing them to stand, virtually in one place, for decades on unyielding substrates like concrete and compacted earth. These conditions wreak havoc on elephants’ joints and feet. More than 60 percent of all elephants in zoos suffer from foot disease, and nearly half have arthritis. These painful conditions are the leading cause of suffering and premature death of elephants in zoos.
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From: In Defense of Animals – takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Oct 30, 2007 10:46 AM
Subject: Writing Alert: Elephants suffer in zoos
The Birmingham News published an opinion piece about Birmingham Zoo’s plans for a new elephant exhibit. Please write a letter to the editor on the suffering elephants endure in zoos urging the zoo to scrap any such plans. Send letters to the Birmingham News at epage [at] bhamnews.com.
Read “Elephants suffer in zoos” online.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
The Birmingham Zoo’s plan to create a new, $15 million exhibit to house six to eight male elephants ignores the elephant in the room: the fact that landlocked urban zoos cannot provide Earth’s largest land mammals with the space and natural conditions they need to thrive.
The zoo’s proposed 14-acre Trails of Africa exhibit may sound good on paper, but even if elephants were allowed to roam the entire acreage (an unlikely prospect given the inability of zoos to house male elephants together due to aggression issues and the space that will be taken up by indoor housing and visitor amenities), it would still be inadequate for six to eight pachyderms.
Elephants evolved to walk tens of miles daily. Their feet were meant to dig, climb, swim, run and even stand, but all on natural dirt, sand, grass, forest and savanna floor, which maintain foot and joint health.
Zoo conditions prevent elephants from exercising, forcing them to stand, virtually in one place, for decades on unyielding substrates like concrete and compacted earth. These conditions wreak havoc on elephants’ joints and feet. More than 60 percent of all elephants in zoos suffer from foot disease, and nearly half have arthritis. These painful conditions are the leading cause of suffering and premature death of elephants in zoos.
HSUS: Watch our slideshow – animals saved from fires
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
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From: Humane Society of the United States – humanesociety [at] hsus.org
Date: Oct 30, 2007 10:02 AM
Subject: Watch our slideshow – animals saved from fires
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The Humane Society of the United States
DISASTER UPDATE: HSUS BRINGS ANIMALS TO SAFETY, SHELTER
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It was quite a week. The Humane Society of the United States’ Disaster Services teams evacuated animals in peril from fast-moving wildfires, helped to care for animals at rescue centers, and searched for stranded animals. Today I invite you to watch our slideshow about the disaster’s impact on animals — and our teams’ work to respond — over the past seven days: multimedia.hsus.org/slideshows/sandiego2007/index.html
Our response began a week ago today, when the County of San Diego’s Department of Animal Services called on us to help. We dispatched 20 HSUS staff and 10 National Disaster Animal Response Team volunteers to San Diego. At the height of our response, we had eight teams operating in the area, focusing primarily on search and rescue, and food and water delivery to pets stranded in the evacuation zones.
Click here to watch our short slideshow: community.hsus.org/ct/_1S7Mss1DRkk/
Hundreds of thousands of pets and countless farm and wild animals have been affected by this disaster. I am grateful to the skilled staff members and volunteers of The Humane Society of the United States — and all the responders in the area — for their dedication, and to you for standing with us in times of crisis.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
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Copyright (c)2007 The Humane Society of the United States
All Rights Reserved. | www.humanesociety.org
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street, NW | Washington, DC 20037
mailto:humanesociety [at] hsus.org | 202-452-1100
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From: Humane Society of the United States – humanesociety [at] hsus.org
Date: Oct 30, 2007 10:02 AM
Subject: Watch our slideshow – animals saved from fires
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The Humane Society of the United States
DISASTER UPDATE: HSUS BRINGS ANIMALS TO SAFETY, SHELTER
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It was quite a week. The Humane Society of the United States’ Disaster Services teams evacuated animals in peril from fast-moving wildfires, helped to care for animals at rescue centers, and searched for stranded animals. Today I invite you to watch our slideshow about the disaster’s impact on animals — and our teams’ work to respond — over the past seven days: multimedia.hsus.org/slideshows/sandiego2007/index.html
Our response began a week ago today, when the County of San Diego’s Department of Animal Services called on us to help. We dispatched 20 HSUS staff and 10 National Disaster Animal Response Team volunteers to San Diego. At the height of our response, we had eight teams operating in the area, focusing primarily on search and rescue, and food and water delivery to pets stranded in the evacuation zones.
Click here to watch our short slideshow: community.hsus.org/ct/_1S7Mss1DRkk/
Hundreds of thousands of pets and countless farm and wild animals have been affected by this disaster. I am grateful to the skilled staff members and volunteers of The Humane Society of the United States — and all the responders in the area — for their dedication, and to you for standing with us in times of crisis.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
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Copyright (c)2007 The Humane Society of the United States
All Rights Reserved. | www.humanesociety.org
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street, NW | Washington, DC 20037
mailto:humanesociety [at] hsus.org | 202-452-1100
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LCA: 10/29 Elephant Update! Alaska Zoo Ele to Sanctuary-L.A. Zoo Faces Lawsuit!
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
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From: Last Chance for Animals – campaigns [at] lcanimal.org
Date: Oct 29, 2007 7:46 PM
Subject: 10/29 Elephant Update! Alaska Zoo Ele to Sanctuary-L.A. Zoo Faces Lawsuit!
Maggie, Alaska Zoo Elephant, to Sanctuary! Zoo to Close Elephant Exhibit!
Judge Refuses to Dismiss L.A. Zoo Elephant Abuse Case!
Great News! Maggie, the lone elephant in the Alaska Zoo, will move to PAWS Elephant Sanctuary in Northern California!
EVEN GREATER NEWS! THE ALASKA ZOO IS PERMANENTLY CLOSING THEIR ELEPHANT EXHIBIT!
On November 1st, Maggie will be flying from Alaska to California, via an Air Force cargo craft. Last month, the Alaska Zoo Board of Directors decided that it was in the best interest to her health and well-being to be with other elephants in a milder climate. This announcement came after years of controversy over Maggie’s health, culminating this May after Maggie had to be hoisted to her feet twice, following an illness.
Thanks to all your phone calls, emails and faxes, Maggie is free from captivity, but most importantly, thank you for helping to permanently close down the Alaska Zoo elephant exhibit. Countless other elephants will be saved from the horrors of captivity. The Alaska Zoo is now the 12th Zoo in recent years to permanently close down or phase out their elephant exhibit.
Maggie is also the third elephant moved to sanctuary this year. Dulary from the Philadelphia Zoo and Ruby from the Los Angeles Zoo were also moved to sanctuary this year. The Philadelphia Zoo made the decision to permanently close down their elephant exhibit, while the Los Angeles Zoo is still moving forward, unfortuntately, with a new $39 million dollar exhibit.
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From: Last Chance for Animals – campaigns [at] lcanimal.org
Date: Oct 29, 2007 7:46 PM
Subject: 10/29 Elephant Update! Alaska Zoo Ele to Sanctuary-L.A. Zoo Faces Lawsuit!
Maggie, Alaska Zoo Elephant, to Sanctuary! Zoo to Close Elephant Exhibit!
Judge Refuses to Dismiss L.A. Zoo Elephant Abuse Case!
Great News! Maggie, the lone elephant in the Alaska Zoo, will move to PAWS Elephant Sanctuary in Northern California!
EVEN GREATER NEWS! THE ALASKA ZOO IS PERMANENTLY CLOSING THEIR ELEPHANT EXHIBIT!
On November 1st, Maggie will be flying from Alaska to California, via an Air Force cargo craft. Last month, the Alaska Zoo Board of Directors decided that it was in the best interest to her health and well-being to be with other elephants in a milder climate. This announcement came after years of controversy over Maggie’s health, culminating this May after Maggie had to be hoisted to her feet twice, following an illness.
Thanks to all your phone calls, emails and faxes, Maggie is free from captivity, but most importantly, thank you for helping to permanently close down the Alaska Zoo elephant exhibit. Countless other elephants will be saved from the horrors of captivity. The Alaska Zoo is now the 12th Zoo in recent years to permanently close down or phase out their elephant exhibit.
Maggie is also the third elephant moved to sanctuary this year. Dulary from the Philadelphia Zoo and Ruby from the Los Angeles Zoo were also moved to sanctuary this year. The Philadelphia Zoo made the decision to permanently close down their elephant exhibit, while the Los Angeles Zoo is still moving forward, unfortuntately, with a new $39 million dollar exhibit.
easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 10-30-07
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Action Alerts
American Rivers: RiverAlert: Protect Small Streams and Wetlands
The health of our local streams, rivers and lakes depends on strong protections from the Clean Water Act. Unfortunately, safeguards for clean and healthy water are now in jeopardy following a confusing 2006 Supreme Court opinion that leaves the fate of 60 percent of the nation’s stream miles in a state of legal limbo.
Center for Biological Diversity: Help Make a Ghost of the 1872 Mining Law!
This Halloween, the entire House of Representatives will vote on real mining law reform for the first time in more than 10 years.
The Center for Food Safety: Urge your Senators to Support Organics, Conservation and Community Food Security in the Farm Bill!
The Senate is set to take up the Farm Bill as early as this week. They need to hear from you!
DawnWatch: Elephant Maggie heads this week for California 10/30/07
“Alaskan elephant finds her place in the sun”
Earthjustice: Support Long Overdue Mining Reforms!
…we have an opportunity to reform the outdated 1872 Mining Law — and help make irresponsible mining a thing of the past.
Action Alerts
American Rivers: RiverAlert: Protect Small Streams and Wetlands
The health of our local streams, rivers and lakes depends on strong protections from the Clean Water Act. Unfortunately, safeguards for clean and healthy water are now in jeopardy following a confusing 2006 Supreme Court opinion that leaves the fate of 60 percent of the nation’s stream miles in a state of legal limbo.
Center for Biological Diversity: Help Make a Ghost of the 1872 Mining Law!
This Halloween, the entire House of Representatives will vote on real mining law reform for the first time in more than 10 years.
The Center for Food Safety: Urge your Senators to Support Organics, Conservation and Community Food Security in the Farm Bill!
The Senate is set to take up the Farm Bill as early as this week. They need to hear from you!
DawnWatch: Elephant Maggie heads this week for California 10/30/07
“Alaskan elephant finds her place in the sun”
Earthjustice: Support Long Overdue Mining Reforms!
…we have an opportunity to reform the outdated 1872 Mining Law — and help make irresponsible mining a thing of the past.
Kinship Circle: Animals Need Aid As Calif. Fires Subside
Sunday, October 28th, 2007
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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Oct 27, 2007 1:37 PM
Subject: Animals Need Aid As Calif. Fires Subside
KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF
PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN
RELIEF GLOBAL
10/27/07: Animals Still Need Aid As Calif. Fires Subside
KINSHIP CIRCLE’S DISASTER VICTIMS SITE:
www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/
For full Kinship Circle Directory – Saving Animals In CA Wildfires, email your request to: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
IN THIS ALERT:
1. 20,000 Bags Of Ice For Any Animal Shelter Or Staging Site
2. Escondido Humane Has 600+ Evacuated Animals. Help Needed.
3. Tragedy At Gentle Barn – Need 200 Bales Of Hay NOW
4. Evacuated Horses Need HAY NOW + Other Supplies
5. San Diego Pit Bull Rescuer Needs Aid For Vet Bills
6. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
7. WILDLIFE: Displaced Birds, Pets, Wildlife Welcome At Center
8. WILDLIFE: Help Wild Animals Harmed/Displaced by Calif. Fires
9. UAN Grants For Fire Victims To Get Vet Care, Boarding…
10. PetFinder.Com Sets Up Call Center For Fire-Displaced
11. Dealing With Animals: What Fire Victims Need To Know
PHOTO: Photo By Dana Rene Bowler/Staff Photographer. John Tarasi of Malibu holds his neighbors cat, Willow, after finding out the fire was nearing his house on the 22,000 block of the Pacific Coast Highway. Fires broke out in the area due to dry conditions and Santa Ana winds.
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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Oct 27, 2007 1:37 PM
Subject: Animals Need Aid As Calif. Fires Subside
KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF
PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN
RELIEF GLOBAL
10/27/07: Animals Still Need Aid As Calif. Fires Subside
KINSHIP CIRCLE’S DISASTER VICTIMS SITE:
www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/
For full Kinship Circle Directory – Saving Animals In CA Wildfires, email your request to: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
IN THIS ALERT:
1. 20,000 Bags Of Ice For Any Animal Shelter Or Staging Site
2. Escondido Humane Has 600+ Evacuated Animals. Help Needed.
3. Tragedy At Gentle Barn – Need 200 Bales Of Hay NOW
4. Evacuated Horses Need HAY NOW + Other Supplies
5. San Diego Pit Bull Rescuer Needs Aid For Vet Bills
6. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
7. WILDLIFE: Displaced Birds, Pets, Wildlife Welcome At Center
8. WILDLIFE: Help Wild Animals Harmed/Displaced by Calif. Fires
9. UAN Grants For Fire Victims To Get Vet Care, Boarding…
10. PetFinder.Com Sets Up Call Center For Fire-Displaced
11. Dealing With Animals: What Fire Victims Need To Know
PHOTO: Photo By Dana Rene Bowler/Staff Photographer. John Tarasi of Malibu holds his neighbors cat, Willow, after finding out the fire was nearing his house on the 22,000 block of the Pacific Coast Highway. Fires broke out in the area due to dry conditions and Santa Ana winds.
Ingrid Newkirk Is An Animal
Saturday, October 27th, 2007
Ingrid Newkirk, the founder of PETA, is the subject of Matthew Galkin’s documentary I Am An Animal. The film won the Hamptons International Film Festival’s Golden Starfish for Documentary Feature. Before accepting the award, filmmaker and subject spoke with Plum.
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Ingrid Newkirk, the founder of PETA, is the subject of Matthew Galkin’s documentary I Am An Animal. The film won the Hamptons International Film Festival’s Golden Starfish for Documentary Feature. Before accepting the award, filmmaker and subject spoke with Plum.
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API: Big Cats Seized from Dangerous “Conservation” Group Highlights Need for Federal Legislation
Saturday, October 27th, 2007
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From: API Newsletters – donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Oct 26, 2007 9:48 PM
Subject: Big Cats Seized from Dangerous “Conservation” Group Highlights Need for Federal Legislation
Alerts at a Glance:
* Big Cats Seized from Dangerous “Conservation” Group Highlights Need for Federal Legislation
- Lions and tigers are relocated from Ohio “sanctuary.” Contact your federal legislators today to build support for H.R. 1947, Hayley’s Act — to improve the welfare of captive big cats in the U.S. and protect members of your community.
* Other Ways to Help Animals:
** The Combined Federal Campaign: Find out how you can easily support API’s valuable animal work through this federal charitable giving program.
** Ideal Bite — A Sassier Shade of Green: Sign up to get the latest tips benefitting people, animals, and the planet.
** Better World Club: Your membership in a great “green” auto club will also benefit the animals.
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From: API Newsletters – donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Oct 26, 2007 9:48 PM
Subject: Big Cats Seized from Dangerous “Conservation” Group Highlights Need for Federal Legislation
Alerts at a Glance:
* Big Cats Seized from Dangerous “Conservation” Group Highlights Need for Federal Legislation
- Lions and tigers are relocated from Ohio “sanctuary.” Contact your federal legislators today to build support for H.R. 1947, Hayley’s Act — to improve the welfare of captive big cats in the U.S. and protect members of your community.
* Other Ways to Help Animals:
** The Combined Federal Campaign: Find out how you can easily support API’s valuable animal work through this federal charitable giving program.
** Ideal Bite — A Sassier Shade of Green: Sign up to get the latest tips benefitting people, animals, and the planet.
** Better World Club: Your membership in a great “green” auto club will also benefit the animals.
Kinship Circle: ACT/ Mass MO Dogfight Raid, In Shadow Of Vick Case
Saturday, October 27th, 2007
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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Oct 26, 2007 8:37 PM
Subject: ACT/ Mass MO Dogfight Raid, In Shadow Of Vick Case
KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF
PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN
10/26/07: Mass MO Dogfight Raid, In Shadow Of Vick Case
KINSHIP CIRCLE ACTION CAMPAIGN
2 SAMPLE LETTERS IN THIS ALERT:
1. TO: Officials – Fully Penalize Dogfighters
2. TO: Missouri Humane Society – Spare The Dogs
PHOTO: Amy McCubbins, at left, joins Patience Scanlon as they take blood from one of 25 pit bulls and a beagle seized from an organized dog fight outside Dudley, Mo. early Sunday. The dogs and other evidence were taken as investigators joined Stoddard County deputies in the morning raid. The dogs were photographed, treated for wounds and vaccinated at the Humane Society’s headquarters on Macklind Avenue. (Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post Dispatch)
SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
Fighting dogs likely to be killed
Missouri dogfighting raid nets 3 men, 26 dogs
Humane Society of Missouri seizes 26 dogs from Stoddard County dog fighting situation
Dog-fighting suspected, dogs seized
Law enforcement and judicial circuit for Stoddard County
Thank you Bridget Soeder, a Kinship Circle board member, for research and phone calling to find contact information for this letter-writing campaign!
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From: Kinship Circle – kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Oct 26, 2007 8:37 PM
Subject: ACT/ Mass MO Dogfight Raid, In Shadow Of Vick Case
KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF
PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST AS WRITTEN
10/26/07: Mass MO Dogfight Raid, In Shadow Of Vick Case
KINSHIP CIRCLE ACTION CAMPAIGN
2 SAMPLE LETTERS IN THIS ALERT:
1. TO: Officials – Fully Penalize Dogfighters
2. TO: Missouri Humane Society – Spare The Dogs
PHOTO: Amy McCubbins, at left, joins Patience Scanlon as they take blood from one of 25 pit bulls and a beagle seized from an organized dog fight outside Dudley, Mo. early Sunday. The dogs and other evidence were taken as investigators joined Stoddard County deputies in the morning raid. The dogs were photographed, treated for wounds and vaccinated at the Humane Society’s headquarters on Macklind Avenue. (Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post Dispatch)
SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
Fighting dogs likely to be killed
Missouri dogfighting raid nets 3 men, 26 dogs
Humane Society of Missouri seizes 26 dogs from Stoddard County dog fighting situation
Dog-fighting suspected, dogs seized
Law enforcement and judicial circuit for Stoddard County
Thank you Bridget Soeder, a Kinship Circle board member, for research and phone calling to find contact information for this letter-writing campaign!
Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 10/26/07
Saturday, October 27th, 2007
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From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Oct 26, 2007 4:33 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 10/26/07
Take Action on the Farm Bill— Ask Senators for Vegetables, Not Veal
As the U.S. Senate nears a vote on its version of the Farm Bill, factory farming interests are lobbying hard to hold onto or reinstate unfair subsidies at the expense of animals, taxpayers and the environment. The Farm Bill will set agricultural policy for the next five years, so activists must take action today to stop the subsidization of cruelty. Tell your senators to say “no” to veal industry subsidies and support amendments from the FRESH Act— an alternative bill that eliminates excessive appropriations for factory farms and gives real assistance to produce growers.
From Meth Lab to Sanctuary, Jade and Indigo Enjoy Second Chance at Life
Confined in cages, the birds’ needs were disregarded, their health faltered, and, when they were no longer of any use to their “owners,” they were left to die. The scenario sounds sadly familiar to anyone well versed in the reality of industrialized egg farming, but the circumstances that brought Jade and Indigo to Farm Sanctuary are quite different—yet just as despicable. Rescued from a meth lab in northern California, the duo shares a traumatic past. But today they’re thriving at our California Shelter. Read more.
Nothing is more frightening than cruel candy made with gelatin (the skin, tissue or bones of animals) and “natural” coloring derived from insects or other animal sources. This year, give little goblins and ghouls Halloween treats to delight their taste buds, while protecting our animal friends. Many candies found on store shelves are conveniently vegan so feel free to indulge trick-or-treaters with these eerily tasty sweets.
Make a Big Donation to Farm Sanctuary Without Spending a Dime!
Bogart Properties in Los Angeles is the proud and happy sponsor of Lassen the pig at Farm Sanctuary’s California Shelter, and would also be proud and happy to represent you in your next real estate sale or purchase. Mention this notice, and Bogart Properties will donate 10 percent of its profits from your deal to Farm Sanctuary. Being a conscientious consumer is one of the best compassionate actions you can take! For more information, go to www.bogartpropertiesinc.com or call 323-656-8575.
Help Farm Animals 365 Days a Year!
Join our Monthly Pledge Program and help raise crucial funds for our rescue, education and advocacy efforts. As an added benefit, this convenient program simplifies the donation process by automatically deducting a specified amount from your checking or savings account, or by charging that amount to your credit card every month. For more information, please contact us at 607-583-2225 ext. 225 or croseman [at] farmsanctuary.org.
In the News
VIEW Joan Jett’s video invitation for the Farm Sanctuary Halloween Bash!
www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/halloween07.htm
Congratulations to 12-year-old Jasmine Caruk, the winner of our first annual Hoe Down Video Contest! Take a look at the video by clicking here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyk-FR95K-s
Cage fright: Industry adopts kinder, gentler animal care
Journal Gazette, October 16, 2007
Vegan soul grows in Anacostia
Washington Post, October 10, 2007
In the Store
Holiday Cards
Cow & Pig Design
MAKE A DONATION TO FARM SANCTUARY
secure.vegsource.com/farmsanc/join/donate_alert.htm
About Farm Sanctuary
Photo via texwurld
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
To subscribe: www.farmsanctuary.org/signup.htm
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From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Oct 26, 2007 4:33 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 10/26/07
Take Action on the Farm Bill— Ask Senators for Vegetables, Not Veal
As the U.S. Senate nears a vote on its version of the Farm Bill, factory farming interests are lobbying hard to hold onto or reinstate unfair subsidies at the expense of animals, taxpayers and the environment. The Farm Bill will set agricultural policy for the next five years, so activists must take action today to stop the subsidization of cruelty. Tell your senators to say “no” to veal industry subsidies and support amendments from the FRESH Act— an alternative bill that eliminates excessive appropriations for factory farms and gives real assistance to produce growers.
From Meth Lab to Sanctuary, Jade and Indigo Enjoy Second Chance at Life
Confined in cages, the birds’ needs were disregarded, their health faltered, and, when they were no longer of any use to their “owners,” they were left to die. The scenario sounds sadly familiar to anyone well versed in the reality of industrialized egg farming, but the circumstances that brought Jade and Indigo to Farm Sanctuary are quite different—yet just as despicable. Rescued from a meth lab in northern California, the duo shares a traumatic past. But today they’re thriving at our California Shelter. Read more.
Nothing is more frightening than cruel candy made with gelatin (the skin, tissue or bones of animals) and “natural” coloring derived from insects or other animal sources. This year, give little goblins and ghouls Halloween treats to delight their taste buds, while protecting our animal friends. Many candies found on store shelves are conveniently vegan so feel free to indulge trick-or-treaters with these eerily tasty sweets.
Make a Big Donation to Farm Sanctuary Without Spending a Dime!
Bogart Properties in Los Angeles is the proud and happy sponsor of Lassen the pig at Farm Sanctuary’s California Shelter, and would also be proud and happy to represent you in your next real estate sale or purchase. Mention this notice, and Bogart Properties will donate 10 percent of its profits from your deal to Farm Sanctuary. Being a conscientious consumer is one of the best compassionate actions you can take! For more information, go to www.bogartpropertiesinc.com or call 323-656-8575.
Help Farm Animals 365 Days a Year!
Join our Monthly Pledge Program and help raise crucial funds for our rescue, education and advocacy efforts. As an added benefit, this convenient program simplifies the donation process by automatically deducting a specified amount from your checking or savings account, or by charging that amount to your credit card every month. For more information, please contact us at 607-583-2225 ext. 225 or croseman [at] farmsanctuary.org.
In the News
VIEW Joan Jett’s video invitation for the Farm Sanctuary Halloween Bash!
www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/halloween07.htm
Congratulations to 12-year-old Jasmine Caruk, the winner of our first annual Hoe Down Video Contest! Take a look at the video by clicking here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyk-FR95K-s
Cage fright: Industry adopts kinder, gentler animal care
Journal Gazette, October 16, 2007
Vegan soul grows in Anacostia
Washington Post, October 10, 2007
In the Store
Holiday Cards
Cow & Pig Design
MAKE A DONATION TO FARM SANCTUARY
secure.vegsource.com/farmsanc/join/donate_alert.htm
About Farm Sanctuary
Photo via texwurld
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
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