Reminder, Puppy Mill Awareness Day! – Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Join Last Chance for Animals (LCA) and over 40 other groups in our 5th Annual Puppy Mill Awareness Day!

Photo via Star Cat

Puppy Mill Awareness Day (PMAD) is held every September in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, known as “The Puppy Mill Capital of the East Coast.” Lancaster has more puppy mills per capita than any other county in the United States.

Puppy mills are filthy, overcrowded, breeding facilities that mass produce puppies for sale. There are thousands of puppy mills across the country, producing over 500,000 puppies per year. These facilities, most of which are inspected and licensed by the USDA are notorious for their filthy, overcrowded conditions and the unhealthy dogs they produce.

What: Puppy Mill Awareness Day 2008

When: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 11am-5pm

Where: Intercourse Community Park
At the corner of Old Philadelphia Pike and Royal Circle. 500 feet east of Intercourse, PA

Who: Special guests include – LCA president Chris DeRose, Rescue Ink, CAPS president Deborah Howard and more…

For more information on PMAD go to www.awarenessday.org

Puppy Mill Awareness Day in your town!

If you would like to organize a PMAD in your area, please contact LCA’s volunteer coordinator at volunteer [at] lcanimal.org or call (310) 271- 6096 ext 27

Visit BanPuppyMills.com for learn about the puppy mill industry.

Please donate to keep LCA investigators in the field to put an end to puppy mills!

For the Animals,
Campaigns Department
Last Chance for Animals

Last Chance for Animals | 8033 Sunset Blvd. #835 | Los Angeles | CA | 90046

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SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 – PUPPY MILL AWARENESS DAY!

For the fifth year in a row, Last Chance for Animals will be supporting Puppy Mill Awareness Day (PMAD). Make plans now to join us this September!

PMAD is held every September in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. As recently seen on Oprah, Lancaster, PA is known as the “Puppy Mill Capital of the East Coast” and has more puppy mills per capita than any other county in the US.

What: Puppy Mill Awareness Day 2008

When: Saturday, September 20, 2008
11am – 5pm

Where: Intercourse Community Park
Leacock Township in Lancaster County
3730 Old Philadelphia Pike
Ronks, PA 17534

Who: Special guests include: LCA president and founder Chris DeRose, Author of “A Rare Breed of Love” Jana Kohl, RescueInk, and many others.

For more information on this event, click here.

If you would like to organize a Puppy Mill Awareness Day in your area contact volunteer [at] lcanimal.org

For more information visit www.BanPuppyMills.com

Last Chance for Animals | 8033 Sunset Blvd. #835 | Los Angeles | CA | 90046

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Requiem for a Pit Bull

“Christina’s Court” will be airing a segment called, “Requiem for a Pit Bull,” that is inspiring and uplifting. The show’s Executive Producer, Peter Brennan, also was the Executive Producer of “A Current Affair” and “Hard Copy,” as well as the Creator of “A Current Affair.” Being the maverick he is, he allowed me to produce and report on dozens of hard core animal rights stories that no one else would touch with a ten foot pole. Peter alone has made strong animal issues in media a common household occurrence on many TV networks and cable stations. Now he has “Christina’s Court” and already he is taking no prisoners by having a show that sets a precedent in how animal cruelty should be dealt with. PLEASE watch the show below, it’s a half hour segment and worth every second of your time. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

Chris DeRose
LCA President & Founder

Click here for “Requiem for a Pit Bull”

This case illustrated the divide between pit bull lovers and the people who fear them, right or wrong. The TV court show, “Christina’s Court,” has heard many cases where an ill-trained pit bull has caused injury and tragedy when let run loose. But in this case, the dog was a two-year-old hand raised well trained and much loved member of the family who played with other dogs and had never had a fight. Citing his fear of the dog, the neighbor went to his gun cabinet, took out a .22 caliber weapon and fired five bullets into the young dog. Apparently the reputation of his breed cost him his life.

Maybe there’s a lesson here about tolerance in general. The case is the “Christina’s Court” entry in the 2008 Daytime Emmy Awards. Feel free to forward the link to your friends and associates.

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LCA has been notified of a very disturbing video showing a smiling U.S. Marine in Iraq throwing a puppy off a cliff. LCA fully supports U.S. troops and believes this situation does not reflect on U.S. soldiers that are doing their best and putting their lives on the line. However, the act of a U.S. soldier committing animal cruelty is completely unacceptable under any circumstances.

“This video that everyone has seen is atrocious. U.S. Marine David Mortari and the unidentified Marine in the video are absolute cowards and a disgrace to the men and women of this country who valiantly defend the U.S. There is absolutely no excuse for this behavior. These two men shouldn’t be wearing the uniform. I demand that these individuals be held responsible for such a despicable and cowardly act.

When a U.S. soldier is representing America overseas and during war time, it is crucial for any heinous act to be fully investigated. LCA demands for elected officials to put pressure on the military to do a complete and thorough investigation. The correlation between cruelty to animals and cruelty to humans has been proven time and time again. These Marines must be punished.” states LCA President Chris DeRose.

View Chris DeRose’s YouTube reaction here.

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More Kinship Circle Factsheets

According to an USA Today article released last week a new program announced by a coalition of three government agencies – the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Toxicology Program and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – could lead to the end of animal testing to evaluate the safety for humans of new chemicals and drugs.

These agencies have signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” to develop and implement the new methods. Historically, toxicity has been identified by injecting chemicals into animals and seeing whether they were harmed. According to the director of the NIH’s National Genome Research Institute, Francis Collins, “It was expensive, time-consuming, used animals in large numbers, and it didn’t always work.”

The agencies acknowledge that full implementation of the shift in toxicity testing could take years because it will require scientific validation of the new approaches.

The new systems the agencies hope to use rely on human cells grown in test tubes and computer-driven testing machines. They allow the scientists to examine potentially toxic compounds in the lab rather than injecting them into animals.

All the data produced will be put into a public database.

Read USA Today article here.

Read the journal article that appeared in Science here.

Read Medicine.net article here.

Read the NIH press release here.

Last Chance for Animals, and other anti-vivisection organizations, have been fighting for the millions of animals in laboratories for over 20 years! This is great news. While we know these tests will not end the suffering of animals overnight, it is a positive step in the right direction.

For the Animals,

Campaigns Department
Last Chance for Animals

Last Chance for Animals | 8033 Sunset Blvd. #835 | Los Angeles | CA | 90046

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A Message from Chris DeRose

Animal Activists in Prison Need Your Support
Write to Jonathan Paul & Other Animal Acitivists in Prison!

(Names and addresses are in box below.)

As you know Jonathan Paul, a dedicated animal and environmental activist, is serving a 51 month sentence after pleading guilty to burning the Cavel West Slaughterhouse (a horse meat slaughterhouse) in Redmond, Oregon in 1997.

Jonathan is one of many animal rights activists now serving time on behalf of their dedication to the animal rights movement.

Jonathan was arrested with 10 other activists connected to the Animal Liberation Front and the Earth Liberation Front as part of the so-called Green Scare.

Jonathan has been in prison since October and has been too ill for recent visitors. His birthday was on January 31st and he needs support from activists around the country now.

Visit the new Support Jonathan website and read Jonathan’s blog and learn how you can assist and encourage Jonathan.

Please remember to write to Jonathan and the other animal activists who are serving time in prison (contact information is below). Your letters can provide a lifeline.

For the Animals,

Chris DeRose
Founder and President
Last Chance for Animals

Please review the list of DO & DON’TS for writing to prisoners.

And please use your common sense, don’t write anything that is likely to get a prisoner in trouble in anyway!

DO: Write on both sides of the paper

DO: Write your address inside on the letter or card

DO: Number the pages of your letter (i.e. 1/4, 2/4, etc.)

DO NOT: Put an address label inside the card or letter

DO NOT: Send stamps, envelopes, blank paper or blank notecards

DO NOT: Send any form of currency

DO NOT: Send photographs larger than 4×6 or polaroids. Make sure content is appropriate

DO NOT: Include paperclips, staples or any extra things inside your letter

DO NOT: Send a card that has glitter or any 3D objects in or on it

DO NOT: Send cards with paper inserts glued in them

DO NOT: Tape your envelope shut

DO NOT: Write “legal mail” on your letter or anything you are implying you are an attorney

REACH OUT TO AN ANIMAL ACTIVIST

Jonathan Paul (Birthday: January 31)
#07167-085
FCI Phoenix
Federal Correctional Institution
37910 N 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85086

Jonathan’s Codefendents

Daniel McGowan
#63794-053
FCI Sandstone
Federal Correctional Institution
PO Box 1000
Sandstone, MN 55072

Nathan Block #36359-086
FCI Lompoc
Federal Correctional Institution
3600 Guard Road
Lompoc, CA 93436

Joyanna Zacher #36360-086
FCI Dublin
Federal Correctional Institution
5701 8th St – Camp Parks- Unit E
Dublin, CA 94568

SHAC (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty)
Visit the SHAC7 website

Jacob Conroy # 93501-011 (Birthday: February 3)
FCI Victorville Medium 1
Federal Correctional Institution
PO Box 5300
Adelanto, CA 92301

Lauren Gazzola #93497-001
FCI Danbury
Federal Correctional Institution Route #37
Danbury, CT 06811

Kevin Kjonaas # 93502-011
FCI Sandstone
PO Box 1000
Sandstone, MN 55072

Joshua Harper #29429-086 (Birthday: January 31)
FCI Sheridan
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 5000
Sheridan, OR 97378

Andrew Stepanian #26399-050
FCI Butner Medium II
Federal Correctional Institution
PO Box 1500
Butner, NC 27509

Other Green Scare Prisoners

Eric McDavid X-2972521 4E231A
Sacramento County Main Jail
651 “I” Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

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On February 14th, LCA will observe The 20th Annual National Pet Theft Awareness Day! Each year, LCA educates the public on the dangers of pet theft with the help of individuals and other animal organizations throughout the United States.

An estimated 2 million companion animals are stolen in the United States annually. Unfortunately, most stolen pet cases go unreported, so it is almost impossible to know exact numbers of missing animals, but we do know is that pet theft is a real threat! Stolen pets are sold on the street for top dollar (especially popular breeds), shipped to puppy mills for breeding, sold to animal research labs, trained for dogfights or used as “bait” by dogfighters. It is the responsibility of caretakers to protect their pets from these horrible fates. Visit www.StolenPets.com to learn how you can protect your pet.

Do you want to get involved and spread the word about Pet Theft?

Join LCA’s National Pet Theft Awareness Day and help us reach out to the public on pet theft. See below for all the event details and pet theft materials!

Live in the Los Angeles area? LCA will be observing Pet Theft Awareness Day “on the go!” the weekend before Valentine’s Day. Our Animal News Van will make special appearances at local dog parks showing “Dealing Dogs,” HBO’s documentary about LCA’s undercover investigation into pet theft, and the LCA crew will be passing out important information on pet theft along with dog treats and toys. Thanks to Three Dog Bakery & Centinela Feed for the donated goodies.

Check out the schedule below and come get your Pet Theft Awareness Day info and free presents for your dog. If you would like to volunteer and help pass out free treats, email volunteer [at] lcanimal.org!

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Runyon Canyon Dog Park, 10:00am – Noon
2000 North Fuller, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Dog Park, 1:00 – 3:00pm
17550 Victory Boulevard, Encino, CA 91406

Not in Los Angeles? Check out other Pet Theft Awareness Day activities here or email volunteer@lcanimal.org to get involved!

Support LCA

Dealing Dogs
$25.00
HBO documentary about LCA’s undercover investigation into pet theft.
DVD, 70 minutes.
Order Now

Rebel Dog Tag
$7.50
Each tag is stamped with the USDA tag number and information about “Rebel,” a special dog at Martin Creek Kennels.
Aluminum, chain and silencer included.
Order Now

Pet Theft Stickers
$0.25 each
“In the time it took to place this sticker, I could have stolen your pet.”
Pink and black sticker, 2″ x 4″.
Order Now

For the Animals,

Campaigns Department
Last Chance for Animals

Last Chance for Animals | 8033 Sunset Blvd. #835 | Los Angeles | CA | 90046

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Contact Your Legislators Today!
Help Protect Pets in the Final Farm Bill!

Did you get inspired to help animals by watching “Dealing Dogs?”

Here is how you can make a difference…

Please contact as many conferees as you can, making those who represent your district or state a priority.

See below for all the details.

Thank you on behalf of the animals!

Both the House and the Senate passed versions of the Farm Bill with The Pet Safety & Protection Act (PSPA) attached as an amendment. This provides us with a unique opportunity to protect companion animals, one that may not come again for another 5 years!

We are at a pivotal point! House and Senate members of the Agriculture Committee will be meeting soon to iron out the differences between their respective versions of the Farm Bill. We must act now in order to get the PSPA over the finish line!

This final stage of the process is expected to take place soon, we need you to contact your representatives today!

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Members on the Agriculture conference committee may seek to eliminate or weaken the PSPA. It is essential that all conferees be encouraged to support the House version in the FARM bill, as the Senate version includes a 5-year phase-in period, as well as potentially problematic ambiguous language.

Please contact as many conferees as you can, making those who represent your district or state a priority. (A list of conferees and their phone and fax numbers and mailing addresses can be found by clicking here: House – Senate.)

Please contact the conferees as soon as possible.

First Priority: Call your representatives! Tell them that you support The Pet Safety & Protection Act in the Farm Bill. The PSPA will keep companion animals safe.

Second Priority: Fax your letters to the Congressional offices. See writing tips below.

Third Priority: Send your letters by the U.S. Postal Service, but please send them immediately to ensure they are cleared through security and delivered to the Congressional offices as soon as possible.

When contacting legislators, please mention:

* Adoption of the PSPA will prevent illegally acquired dogs and cats from being sold by random source, Class B dealers for research.
* You appreciate that both chambers of Congress have attached the PSPA to their versions of the FARM Bill.
* You respectfully request that he or she support the House version of the PSPA and hope that this will be reported out of conference.

You may also wish to request that a written response be sent to you, as both a way to formally acknowledge your call, letter of fax and to confirm the stated position on this issue.

For the Animals,

Campaigns Department
Last Chance for Animals

Last Chance for Animals | 8033 Sunset Blvd. #835 | Los Angeles | CA | 90046

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This holiday season children and adults of all ages will be given a new companion animal. Unfortunately, the cute little puppy or kitten for sale in the pet store or on the internet probably came from a “puppy mill,” a mass breeding facility that put profits over the health and well-being of puppies and their parents.Happy Rescue Puppy

Each year over 2 million puppy mill puppies are sold in the United States. Puppies travel hundred of miles in pickup trucks, tractor trailers, and/or airplanes, often without adequate food, water, ventilation, or shelter. If the puppies survive the horrors of transport, conditions don’t imporve much when they reach their destination; young dogs kept in small cages without exercise, love, or human contact tend to develop undesireable behaviors and may bark excessively or become destructive or unsociable. Puppies that do not sell and become too old to be a valuable product are either killed, become “brood bitches,” or are sold to laboratories for research or product testing.

Spread the word, ADOPT – Don’t Buy! To stop the puppy mill industry, consumers must stop buying animals from pet stores. You can create change!

Please ADOPT – Don’t Buy this Holiday Season!

LCA is asking you to get involved in our ADOPT -Don’t Buy campaign.

Here are a couple quick and easy ways to make a difference.

1. ADOPT – Don’t Buy - Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 cats and dogs in shelters are pure bred? Contact a local shelter or rescue organization if you are considering a new companion animal. Remember, companion animals should never be given as a gift without first considering the lifestyle and the overall fit of the animal and the new guardian!

2. Spread the Word - Talk to your family and friends about puppy mills and the problems of companion animal overpopulation. Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer [at] lcanimal.org and request LCA’s puppy mill brochures.

3. Reach Out - Volunteer at your local shelter this holiday season (and throughout the year). Spend time walking dogs or playing with cats. A couple hours of your time can provide a great deal of comfort for these needy animals.

4. Speak Out – Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper about the pet stores or puppy mills in your community. A short, polite letter is most effective. Contact LCA for more information.

5. Take a Stand - Join us at our event in Bevely Hills or organize your own demonstration or outreach event in front of a pet store that sells animals. See below for event details.

ADOPT – Don’t Buy! Holiday Pet Store Demonstration

California residents join us at this vital outreach event in Beverly Hills! Help protest against the new puppy store in Beverly Hills during the busy shopping season and spread the message ADOPT – Don’t Buy!

WHEN: Saturday, December 22
Noon-3:00pm

WHERE: Posh Puppy
9699 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(across from Neiman Marcus)

CONTACT: Lisa Beal, 310-271-6096 x27

Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to be creative and bring your own sign.

In the spirit of the season we are asking all particpants to avoid confrontational interactions and assist us in encouraging members of the public to ADOPT – Don’t Buy this holiday season.

NOT IN LOS ANGELES? PROTEST A PET STORE IN YOUR AREA ! Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@lcanimal.org for more information and supplies! Create change this holiday season.

For the Animals,

Campaigns Department
Last Chance for Animals

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From: Cathy Liss, Director Government and Legal Affairs – ealert [at] awionline.org
Date: Dec 14, 2007 10:40 AM
Subject: AWI eALERT: U.S. Congress Gives Pet Safety and Protection Act a Green Light

If you have trouble reading this e-mail, go to www.awionline.org/legislation/eAlerts/121007.htm

U.S. Congress Gives Pet Safety and Protection Act a Green Light
Contact Your Legislators NOW!

December 14, 2007

Dear Humanitarian:

Our companion animals may soon be safe from thieves who make easy money by obtaining them illegally, then selling them for experimentation. The U.S. Congress is poised to adopt the Pet Safety and Protection Act (PSPA), also known as “Buck’s Bill.” The legislation is named after Buck, pictured at left, a dog who was rescued from notorious animal dealer C.C. Baird – the subject of the HBO special “Dealing Dogs.” Sadly, because of a lack of much needed veterinary care, Buck died. Though he was rescued, he could not survive the ravages previously inflicted by heartworms.

Buck’s Bill would prevent Class B dealers and unlicensed individuals from selling “random source” dogs and cats to laboratories. As we enter what we hope is the home stretch, we need your help to ensure success.

The House of Representatives passed the PSPA in July as part of the FARM Bill, and it has already been accepted as an amendment to the Senate FARM Bill. We anticipate passage of the Senate version of the FARM Bill today or next week. Next, House and Senate Agriculture Committee Members will go to conference to iron out any differences in the language of their respective bills. This final stage of the process is expected to take place in mid-January 2008.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Anti-animal welfare members on the conference committee may seek to eliminate or weaken the PSPA. It is essential that all conferees be encouraged to support the House version in the FARM bill, as the Senate version includes a 5-year phase-in period, as well as potentially problematic ambiguous language.

Please contact as many conferees as you can, making those who represent your district or state a priority. (A list of conferees and their phone and fax numbers and mailing addresses can be found by clicking here: House – Senate.)

Please contact the conferees as soon as possible.

1. You can send letters by the U.S. Postal Service, but please send them immediately to ensure they are cleared through security and delivered to the Congressional offices as soon as possible.

2. You also can fax your letters to the offices. Please be sure they are sent by mid-January.

3. Another option is to call conferees once they return on Monday, January 14th.

When contacting legislators, please mention:

* Adoption of the PSPA will prevent illegally acquired dogs and cats from being sold by random source, Class B dealers for research.
* You appreciate that both chambers of Congress have attached the PSPA to their versions of the FARM Bill.
* You respectfully request that he or she support the House version of the PSPA and hope that this will be reported out of conference.

You may also wish to request that a written response be sent to you, as both a way to formally acknowledge your call and to confirm the stated position on this issue.

Please share our “Dear Humanitarian” letter with family, friends and co-workers, and encourage them to contact their Members of Congress, too. As always, thank you very much for your help. Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year (including adoption of this measure!).

Sincerely,
Cathy Liss
Director, Government and Legal Affairs

www.awionline.org

www.compassionindex.org

P.S. If you would like to receive our “Dear Humanitarian” letters via email, please visit www.awionline.org/joinus to sign up. You can also send an email to eAlert [at] awionline.org to be added to our list. Please be sure to include your mailing address if you would no longer like to receive a hard copy. Email alerts are sent more frequently and allow you to help us on a timelier basis.

For over 56 years, AWI has been the leading voice for animals across the country and on Capitol Hill. Please join us in our ongoing campaigns to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals by humans. Sign up for AWI eAlerts to receive the latest news on what you can do to help us protect all animals: www.awionline.org/joinus.

Forward important AWI eAlert!

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From: Last Chance for Animals – campaigns [at] lcanimal.org
Date: Dec 14, 2007 8:21 PM
Subject: Great News! Senate Passes Farm Bill with Pet Safety & Protection Act Attached! 12/14

Great News! The Senate Passed the Farm Bill with the Pet Safety & Protection Act Attached!
Contact Your Legislators Now!

Did you get inspired to help animals by watching “Dealing Dogs?”

Here is how you can make a difference…

Please contact as many conferees as you can, making those who represent your district or state a priority.

See below for all the details.

Thank you on behalf of the animals!

Great News! The Senate passed its version of the Farm Bill with the Pet Safety & Protection Act (PSPA) attached as an ammendment! (The House also passed the PSPA in July as part of the Farm Bill.)

The next step – the House and Senate Agriculture Committee Members will go to conference to iron out any differences in the language of their respective bills. This final stage of the process is expected to take place in mid-January 2008. See below how you can help pass the PSPA.

“The Senate passing the Farm Bill with the PSPA attached is terrific news for companion animals and LCA. We have been investigating and busting Class B dealers for over 20 years. This legislation is greatly needed. Last year, HBO released ‘Dealing Dogs,’ LCA’s undercover investigation into pet theft and subsequent bust of the nation’s most notorious Class B dealer, C.C. Baird. ‘Dealing Dogs’ was seen by millions and LCA is thankful that Congress is paying attention to the pet theft issue. We look forward to the passage of the Farm Bill,” said LCA Founder & President Chris DeRose. “The countless animals that have been stolen and/or abused at the hands of B dealers deserve this Bill. Please help and contact your Legislators now!”

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Anti-animal welfare/rights members on the conference committee may seek to eliminate or weaken the PSPA. It is essential that all conferees be encouraged to support the House version in the FARM bill, as the Senate version includes a 5-year phase-in period, as well as potentially problematic ambiguous language.

Please contact as many conferees as you can, making those who represent your district or state a priority. (A list of conferees and their phone and fax numbers and mailing addresses can be found by clicking here: House – Senate.)

Please contact the conferees as soon as possible.

1. You can send letters by the U.S. Postal Service, but please send them immediately to ensure they are cleared through security and delivered to the Congressional offices as soon as possible.

2. You also can fax your letters to the offices. Please be sure they are sent by mid-January.

3. Another option is to call conferees once they return on Monday, January 14th.

When contacting legislators, please mention:

* Adoption of the PSPA will prevent illegally acquired dogs and cats from being sold by random source, Class B dealers for research.
* You appreciate that both chambers of Congress have attached the PSPA to their versions of the FARM Bill.
* You respectfully request that he or she support the House version of the PSPA and hope that this will be reported out of conference.

You may also wish to request that a written response be sent to you, as both a way to formally acknowledge your call, letter of fax and to confirm the stated position on this issue.

Donate to LCA

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Last Chance for Animals
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