IDA eNews: 12-12-07
December 12th, 2007 5:01 pm by Kelly G.———- Forwarded message ———-
From: In Defense of Animals – takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Dec 12, 2007 4:24 PM
Subject: IDA eNews: 12-12-07
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Holiday Safety Tips for Animal Companions
Keep your whole family safe and happy during this special season
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun. But with all the tempting foods, exotic plants, and artificial decorations around, your animal companions may need a little extra protection to keep them safe and happy around this special time of year..
Cast Your Vote for IDA’s Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants in 2007 List
Help us publicize pachyderms’ paltry conditions in captivity
For the last few years, IDA has released its annual list of the Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants to draw attention to the appalling treatment of Earth’s largest mammal in captivity…
Three Face Animal Cruelty Charges for Puerto Rico Bridge Massacre
Perpetrators could spend nine years in prison
The owner of Animal Control Solutions and two of his employees have been charged with animal cruelty for throwing dogs and cats off a bridge in Puerto Rico…
Features
Meatout Mondays Weekly Recipe: Sweet Potato Latkes
Great Holiday Gift: IDA-Africa’s 2007 Calendar
Support IDA-Africa by purchasing a calendar highlighting some of the special chimpanzees at the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center. Each month features a beautiful color photograph and a short biography for a different chimpanzee, as well as important U.S. and Cameroon dates and animal welfare observance days.
Each 17″ x 11″ calendar is only $15, including shipping and handling and proceeds from each purchase directly benefit the chimpanzees at the sanctuary. View the calendar online and order yours today!
IDA’s Auction for Animals Underway Now!
Support IDA by bidding on fabulous items in our eBay Auction for Animals. With more than 200 tantalizing auction items worth over $30,000, including signed celebrity memorabilia, vacation hotel accommodations, spa and beauty treatments, wine tasting tours, fine dining experiences, tickets to cultural and sporting events, fun family activity packages, and much more, there’s something for everyone.
The Cat Therapist
Every month, Carole Wilbourn, the Cat Therapist, answers questions and offers advice on how guardians can enrich their relationships with their beloved feline companions. Read the latest Cats on the Couch column. Also visit Carole’s Cat Store to purchase a copy of her classic book, “Cat Talk: What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You.”
About IDA
In Defense of Animals, located in San Rafael, Calif., is an international animal protection organization with more than 85,000 members and supporters dedicated to ending the abuse and exploitation of animals by protecting their rights and welfare. IDA’s efforts include educational events, cruelty investigations, boycotts, grassroots activism, and hands-on rescue through our sanctuaries in Mississippi and Cameroon, Africa.
In Defense of Animals is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We welcome your feedback and appreciate your donations. Please join today! All donations to IDA are tax-deductible.
In Defense of Animals
3010 Kerner, San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel. (415) 388-9641 Fax (415) 388-0388
idainfo [at] idausa.org
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