easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 02-19-08
February 19th, 2008 3:35 pm by Kelly GarbatoAction Alerts
DawnWatch: Largest ever meat recall makes news everywhere — 2/18/08
The story is everywhere — it is on front pages throughout the US, on ABC news in Australia, and in Canada’s National Post.
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Downed Farm Animals Need Your Help!
Although the USDA established a temporary ban on the slaughter of downed cattle in 2004 following the discovery of mad cow disease in the U.S., the agency has never finalized the policy nor enforced it comprehensively, and has been pressured by industry to weaken it.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Tell GEICO to Say ‘No’ to Zoo Cruelty
Ask GEICO to end its partnership with the AZA until the organization implements a policy that prohibits member zoos and aquariums from capturing healthy wild animals from their natural habitats.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Biodefense Funds Used for Senseless Experiments on Chimpanzees
Please speak out to oppose these senseless experiments by sending a letter to the director of the NIH urging him to stop these absurd and cruel experiments immediately.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Tell Lab to Stop Torturing Monkeys!
Please ask Nagata to fire those responsible for violating the law and torturing monkeys at SNBL.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Urge Busan’s Lotte Hotel to Close Tiger ‘Exhibit’!
The Lotte Hotel is Central Busan, Korea, is keeping a Siberian tiger named Cesar confined to a small display window in the hotel’s breakfast room.
Campaign Updates, Press Releases, etc.
Dogs Deserve Better (DDB): Sentencing Set for Friday 11:00 a.m. in Grimes Case
We’ve had a time change on the Tammy Grimes sentencing, for anyone planning to be there. She will be sentenced Friday, February 22nd at 11:00 a.m., courtroom 1 at the Blair County Courthouse, 423 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Help Dennis Kucinich – Friend of Independents
Congressman Dennis Kucinich is in a tight race for re-election in his Cleveland congressional district. Corporate and pro-war special interests have targeted Dennis and his independent agenda for defeat. Please Help Re-Elect Dennish Kucinich by donating to his campaign.
Pit Bulls Rescued [A Slideshow]
After the hell of Michael Vick’s fighting ring, a group of his dogs were rescued by an Oakland, Calif.-based group, Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit bulls, and placed with foster families with the hope that they would eventually be placed in adoptive homes.
Carnivals
Vegetarian Carnival #13: something for everyone!
Carnival of Environmental Issues: Edition 1
Newsletters
The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation UK: Newsletter: February 2008 [.pdf]
Voices from the Field: Filmmaker Patrick Roulex & Untung’s Diary; Take Action!: Palm oil – we can all play our part in helping save the orangutan; and more
The Sierra Club: Club Currents: Volume VI, #101, Feb 19, 2008
Sierra Club Wins Award from President Bush
Petitions
Protect Sea Turtles From Harmful Fishing Practices
Don’t Let Illinois Otters and Bobcats Suffer in Cruel Traps!
oppose trapping season on otters and bobcats in Illinois
Stop school bear hunt raffle – nonresidents
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