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From: In Defense of Animals - takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Nov 28, 2007 7:31 PM
Subject: IDA eNews: 11-28-07

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Help Stop Elephant Abuses in South Africa
Take Action to oppose cruel capture & training for safaris and circuses.
Your help is needed urgently to halt the continued capture and training of elephants in South Africa for elephant-back safaris and circuses.

Oppose Development of Canned Hunting Facility
Deer, migrating geese, and non-native species caught in the crosshairs
At a recent Seneca County Industrial Development Agency meeting in Upstate New York, a real estate development company proposed a plan to build a $1.3 million canned hunting facility on 2,300 acres of currently vacant land on the former Seneca Army Depot. The Seneca County Economic Development Corporation approved the plan on October 16th.

Colombian Lab Illegally Importing Owl Monkeys
Take Action to urge government officials to halt traffic in wild-caught primates
A research facility in Colombia called the Foundation for Experimental Immunology (FIDIC) is engaged in the illegal international trafficking of wild-caught owl monkeys from the jungles of Peru and Brazil.

Fur Free Friday Generates Heat on the Fur Trade
Holiday shoppers exposed to the true price of fur Thank you to everyone who joined us on Fur Free Friday at any of our many exciting demonstrations around the nation.

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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: In Defense of Animals - takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Nov 21, 2007 9:09 PM
Subject: IDA eNews: 11-21-07

November 21st, 2007

IDA Action Alerts

Fur Free Friday Is Almost Here
Be a part of the action on November 23rd

Non-Native Species Extermination Bill Puts Feral Cats At Risk
Take Action to urge your Senators to vote No on H.R.767

Urge Federal Government to Stop Cruel Coyote Killings
Wildlife Services accused of beheading pups with shovels

Campaign News & Updates

Motor City Protests Target VW Foundation’s Deadly Songbird Experiments
Hold a leafleting event at your local Volkswagen dealer

IDA and Others Petition FDA to Mandate Non-Animal Testing
Coalition urges federal agency to use more humane and effective alternatives

Puerto Rico Bridge Massacre Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Investigation claims thousands of dogs & cats were illegally killed over eight years

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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: In Defense of Animals - takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Nov 15, 2007 12:29 AM
Subject: IDA eNews: 11-14-07

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November 14th, 2007

IDA Action Alerts

Stop Volkswagen’s Deadly Bird Experiments
Car company funds studies to decapitate European robins, garden warblers, and zebra finches

Oil Spill Kills Birds in San Francisco Bay
Cargo ship hits bridge, dumps 58,000 gallons of fuel into water

Ask Senate to Stop Sale of Animal Companions to Laboratories
Take Action to urge your elected officials to approve Sen. Akaka’s Farm Bill amendment

Campaign News & Updates

Victory: Japan Dolphins Will Not Go to Dominican Republic
The Save Japan Dolphins Coalition spares the Taiji Twelve from life in a marine park

One Week Left Until Fur Free Friday
Make plans to help animals skinned for fashion on November 23rd

School Kicks Cruel Donkey Basketball Game to the Curb
Thanks to those who contacted high school and Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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From: In Defense of Animals - takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Nov 7, 2007 6:51 PM
Subject: IDA eNews: 11-7-07

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November 7th, 2007

IDA Action Alerts

Take IDA’s Thanksliving Pledge!
Go turkey-free to save lives & win prizes this holiday season

bebe Agrees to Go Fur-Free…but Not Quite Yet
Take Action to urge fashion retailer not to wait until 2008

Sponsor IDA’s Anti-Fur PSA for Fur Free Friday
TV spot shows viewers the animal cruelty fashion industry tries to hide

Campaign News & Updates

IDA’s November 2007 Guardian of the Month - Christine Dorchak
Greyhounds’ best friend has the dog racing industry on the run

IDA-Project Hope Adoption Spotlight - Dottie
Darling Dalmatian is one of 28 animals recently spayed/neutered by vet students at the sanctuary

Victory: Cape May Adopts Plan to Protect Both Feral Cats and Endangered Birds
IDA joins coalition that helped convince New Jersey town to preserve TNR program

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From: DawnWatch - news [at] dawnwatch.com
Date: Nov 4, 2007 4:03 PM
Subject: DawnWatch last minute tip: The Ivory Wars on 60 Minutes, 11/4/07

On CBS’s “60 Minutes” Sunday, November 4:

Ivory War
Correspondent Scott Pelley goes to Africa to see firsthand the endangered elephant herds and confront the careless poachers who slaughter them for their ivory tusks.

You can go to www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml and hit Watch video under the “Ivory Wars” heading for a 30 second preview.

If you miss the show, or if you are not in the US, you should be able to watch it this week on that site.

Positive feedback for animal friendly coverage encourages more of it, so please be sure to thank 60 Minutes for covering this issue. The show takes feedback at: 60m [at] cbsnews.com

I send thanks to Amy Mayers for making sure we knew about the upcoming segment.

Yours and the animals’,
Karen Dawn

(DawnWatch is an animal advocacy media watch that looks at animal issues in the media and facilitates one-click responses to the relevant media outlets. You can learn more about it, and sign up for alerts at www.DawnWatch.com. You may forward or reprint DawnWatch alerts if you do so unedited — leave DawnWatch in the title and include this parenthesized tag line. If somebody forwards DawnWatch alerts to you, which you enjoy, please help the list grow by signing up. It is free.)

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From: In Defense of Animals - takeaction [at] idausa.org
Date: Oct 25, 2007 1:42 AM
Subject: IDA eNews: 10-24-07

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IDA Action Alerts

World GO VEGAN Days Is This Weekend!
Send an IDA e-Card and win a prize in our contest

Fur Free Friday: Focusing on Furriers
Alert: Tell Land’s End to stop selling rabbit fur

Congress to Consider Ban on Steel-Jawed Leghold Traps
U.S. could join 88 other countries in abolishing cruel contraptions

Campaign News & Updates

Raging Southern California Firestorm Endangers People and Animals
Get tips for keeping your family and your animal companions safe during this and other crises

IDA-Project Hope Adoption Spotlight - Lilah
Friendly and adorable Pit Bull mix will win your heart!

Victory: Cole’s “Owner” Convicted and Fined for Animal Cruelty
Abandoned dog was found chained to mobile home, starving and dehydrated

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From: In Defense of Animals
Date: Oct 11, 2007 12:41 AM
Subject: IDA eNews: 10-10-07

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IDA Action Alerts

What to Do…for World GO VEGAN Days
Start planning veg-friendly activities for October 26-28

Black Bear Hunt on National Wildlife Refuge Doubles Number of Hunters
Take Action to urge cancellation of cruel and unnecessary bear hunt

Chickens Beheaded and Eaten on Episode of “Kid Nation”
Demand that CBS stop killing animals on their “reality TV” shows

Campaign News & Updates

Get Ready for Fur Free Friday 2007
Start making plans now for the year’s biggest anti-fur event

Thousands Enjoy World Veg Festival Weekend in San Francisco
Event co-sponsored by IDA and SFVS featured speakers, entertainment, and tasty food

City of York Bans Sale of Foie Gras
Becomes first in UK to outlaw cruel duck liver “delicacy”

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sep 30, 2007 11:10 PM
Subject: LETTER/ Dog-Cat Fur For Sale In Canadian Stores

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Kinship Circle posted 3 letter-writing campaigns tonight:

1. 9/30/07: Vick Teammate Faces Unrelated Cruelty Charges
2. 9/30/07: Bandit Died Waiting In Officer’s Scorching Car
3. 9/30/07: Dog/Cat Fur For Sale In Canadian Stores

DID YOU GET OUR LAST ALERT?
9/25/07: Shot From The Sky - Aerial Wolf Hunts
If your email provider censored any of our alerts, try to get them again.
Copy name of alert you want resent and email to: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net

9/30/07: Dog/Cat Fur For Sale In Canadian Stores
KINSHIP CIRCLE ACTION CAMPAIGN
www.KinshipCircle.org

SOURCE OF INFORMATION:

Militia for @nimals in Quebec: www.miliceanimalemilitia.com

VIDEO: video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4871724333872057584

SIGN PETITION: Canada - Ban import of dogs and cats fur
www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/873408228

REFERENCE LINKS:

PETA France: www.petafrance.com/feat-dogcatfur.asp
Protection Animale: protectionanimale.com/catsdogs.htm
PETA/Fur Is Dead: www.furisdead.com/feat-dogcatfur.asp

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sep 20, 2007 8:44 PM
Subject: #1. KC UPDATES: JUNE - SEPT 2007

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PART 1: UPDATES / JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2007
Victories * Setbacks * Progress For Animals
Past Kinship Circle Updates: www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/

THIS EMAIL CONTAINS:
PART 1: KC UPDATES / JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2007
1. MEPs Sign On To End Primate Testing In Europe
2. Mercy’s Killer Faces Bond Increase
3. Big Win! Saint Louis University Phases Out Live Pig Lab
4. SHAC 7 Prisoner Darius Fullmer Free On 9/28!
5. Gratuitous Farmed Animal Assaults On The Rise
6. Canada’s Largest Foie Gras Maker Eludes Cruelty Charges
7. Horse Slaughter Ban Inches Along With Ag Bill Provision
8. PCRM Sues UCSF For Reckless Animal Tests
9. House Passes Resolution Condemning Canadian Seal Hunt

If you did NOT get PART 2, request it: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net

PART 2: KC UPDATES / JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2007
10. House of Reps Tightens Protections for Dogs/Cats In Farm Bill
11. Anti-Animal Riders Removed From Farm Bill
12. Polar Bear Trophy Hunters Win - Bill Defeated
13. Oregon Outlaws Gestation Crates
14. Louisiana Ends Cockfighting, Sort Of
15. West Hollywood Declaw Ban Upheld By Appellate Court
16. New York First State To Ban Genital Electrocution
17. EU Dog And Cat Fur Ban - A Closer Look
18. Philippines: Ban On Sale Of Dog Meat Now Law

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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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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sep 8, 2007 2:51 PM
Subject: ACT/ Gov. Schwarzenegger: VETO Kangaroo-Kill Bill!

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**EVERYONE — not just California residents — call/email/fax Governor Schwarzenegger. Ask him to veto SB880, a bill to REVERSE California’s ban on selling goods derived from kangaroo skins. Stop the trend in anti-animal legislation, state by state…

9/8/07: To Gov. Schwarzenegger: VETO Kangaroo-Kill Bill!
KINSHIP CIRCLE ACTION CAMPAIGN
www.KinshipCircle.org

SOURCE OF INFORMATION:

In Defense of Animals, takeaction [at] idausa.org
Kangaroos Need Your Help Now
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Action Alerts

European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE): Help Us Stop Primate Experiments. For Good.
We currently have a real opportunity to get a ban on all primate experiments across Europe – but we need your help.

The Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights (FTCR) / OilWatchdog: Stick It to Big Oil
Send a free fax to your U.S. Senator by clicking here, and ask him or her to support McCaskill’s “Fair Fuel” bill, S. 1997!

Four Paws: Join us in a protest against the ruthless dog mafia in Europe
FOUR PAWS wants to thwart the unscrupulous trade in puppies. Take part! Support our protest and sign our online petition.

In Defense of Animals (IDA): Get Tina and Jewel Out of the Circus
Urge USDA to send suffering elephants to a sanctuary now

In Defense of Animals (IDA): Ask Prosecutor to seek maximum sentencing for animal hoarders
Over 100 Animals Removed from Animal Hoarders’ Home; Supplies needed to care for 68 surviving dogs and cats

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Action Alerts

Ecological Internet / The Rainforest Portal: Protest Destruction of Colombian Rainforests and Livelihoods to Feed Automobiles
It is gravely unethical and ecologically devastating to expand production of biofuels at the expense of ancient primary rainforests, biodiverse grasslands, local communities and their food sovereignty.

In Defense of Animals (IDA): Police Officer Accused of Killing K-9 Partner
“Take Action” to ask State Attorney to seek maximum sentence

In Defense of Animals (IDA): New York Passes Fur Labeling Legislation
“Take Action” to ask Congress to pass federal fur labeling bill

Newsletters

Best Friends Animal Society: eNews: August 31, 2007
Cats from hoarding situation safe at Best Friends

Dr. Greger’s Pandemic Update: August 2007
World Health Organization Calls Attention to Poultry Intensification; What Are the Odds a Pandemic Will Strike Within the Next Year?

In Defense of Animals (IDA): eNews: August 29, 2007
IDA Action Alerts, Campaign News & Updates

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