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From: API Newsletters - donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Nov 22, 2007 7:12 AM
Subject: Celebrate This Thanksgiving by Speaking Out for Animals

Alerts at a Glance:

* Tell Pier 1 What’s Wrong with Using a Capuchin Monkey in Its Holiday Catalog
- This holiday season, your efforts can help educate Pier 1 Imports and reduce the demand for primates and other exotic animals in the entertainment industry.

* Celebrate Fur Free Friday on November 23
- Help animals keep their fur coats for themselves. Ask your favorite retailer to take a stand against fur by joining Consumers for a Fur Free Society and signing the international fur free pledge.

* Fly Free with New National Bird Day CafePress Designs
- Check out fabulous new “Think Outside the Cage” designs, and get tips for putting your National Bird Day event plans in motion.

* Urgent! Letters Needed to Protect California’s Sea Turtles
- Send comments by Friday, November 23 to ensure the future of California’s sea turtles and other marine species living off the California coast.

* Your Comments Help Out Virginia Wildlife
- Update: Find out how speaking out for animals kept two egregious proposals from harming wildlife in Virginia.

* Other Ways to Help Animals:
** “Adopt” a Primate: Give the gift of a bright tomorrow to residents at the API Primate Sanctuary.
** Vehicle Donation: Turn your old car, truck, RV, trailer, or boat into cash to help API continue to successfully advocate for animals.

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From: API Newsletters - donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Nov 16, 2007 4:13 AM
Subject: Choose Your Favorite Fur Free Design; Keep Cloning Out of the Farm Bill

Alerts at a Glance:

* Cast Your Vote for the Design Against Fur People’s Choice Award
- The regional winners are in, and the People’s Choice polls are now open in this annual design contest to raise awareness that it’s never okay to wear fur.

* Keep Animal Cloning Out of the Farm Bill — and Out of the U.S. Food Supply
- Your efforts are needed today for Amendment #3524 to the Farm Bill — to stop the FDA from allowing cloned animals into the food supply.

* Other Ways to Help Animals
** API’s Platinum Plus VISA Credit Card: Maximize your purchasing power this season, and benefit animals every time you use your card.
** VeggieConnection.com: Meet like-minded vegetarians for friendship or romance, while your membership goes to work furthering API’s critical work.

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From: API Newsletters - donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Nov 9, 2007 11:29 PM
Subject: Speak Up for Elephants and Other Exotic Animals, and Shop API’s eBay Auction

Alerts at a Glance:

* Do You Know Where Your Entertainment Dollars Go?
- Be sure you don’t indirectly support the mistreatment of animals in the circus, and tell Kenneth Feld you won’t support any of his shows while Feld Entertainment continues to use elephants and other exotic animals in its productions.

* Maggie the Elephant Soaks Up the California Sun
- Find out how your efforts have helped Maggie the former Alaska Zoo elephant start a new life at the PAWS sanctuary in California.

* Exclusive Designer Handbags Available Through API’s Ebay Auction
- Don’t miss your opportunity to own exquisite handbags from internationally renowned New York designers at NY Artificial.

* Other Ways to Help Animals
** Ideal Bite — A Sassier Shade of Green: Make this your greenest holiday season ever — while helping support API’s mission.

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From: API Newsletters - donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Nov 2, 2007 1:48 PM
Subject: Binox for Birds, Dan Piraro Designs at API’s CafePress Store

Alerts at a Glance:
* Binoculars for the Birds
- Send API your used or new binoculars to help Indonesian schoolchildren learn that birds are more beautiful wild.
* New Designs Available at API’s CafePress Store
- Check out our newly available National Bird Day CafePress designs — featuring the work of cartoonist Dan Piraro, creator of the popular, nationally syndicated “Bizarro” comic.
* Other Ways to Help Animals
** Lori Faye Bock: This popular animal artist’s paintings touch your spirit, enliven your space — and help API continue our valuable work.
** MessageProduct checks: Attractive personalized checks with which you can easily support API’s mission to help 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.

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From: API Newsletters - donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Oct 19, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Make Plans for National Bird Day and Help Canadian Cormorants

Alerts at a Glance:

* Flock Together for the Birds on National Bird Day
- Make plans now to celebrate the sixth annual National Bird Day by helping to educate the public about issues affecting captive birds.

* Protect Middle Island Cormorants from Lethal Culling in Canada
- Contact Park and Government officials to help change the fate of double-crested cormorants in Ontario.

* Other Ways to Help Animals:
- PJ Publications and Gifts: Find the perfect gift for the bird lover in your life amidst a wonderful selection of animal-themed products — and benefit API’s work for the birds.

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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.

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