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From: Born Free USA Newsletters - donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Subject: Victory for Lynx / Our New Blog

Alerts at a Glance:

* Court Rules in Favor of Threatened Lynx — Judge says MN Trapping Program Violates ESA
- Fantastic News! This week’s ruling by a federal judge orders MN to ensure that no further lynx are captured by trapping activities within core lynx habitat.

* We’ve Launched a New Blog!
- Be sure to check out our blog for regular, incisive, up-to-the-minute commentary on issues affecting wild animals in need, both in the USA and around the world.

* Help Us Help Animals
** Make a Donation: Please consider a contribution in support of our 2008 campaigns and programs. Your gift will help us make a difference for countless animals this year.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Subject: Part 1/ UPDATES: JAN-MAR 2008

KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY - PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST

PART 1: KC UPDATES / JANUARY - MARCH 2008
Victories * Setbacks * Progress For Animals: ONLY PUBLISHED TRI-MONTHLY
www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/

PART 1: KC UPDATES / JAN - MARCH 2008
1. Hallmark Meat Exec Admits Downed Cows Enter Food Supply
2. Juvenile Arrested In Edna’s Disappearance Found Guilty
3. Dog Attacked With Drill Gun - Updated
4. Canada’s New Rules For “Humane Seal Hunt” (oxymoron of the year?)
5. Mississippi Legislators Snub Buddy’s Law
6. Puerto Rico Faces Suit Over Roundup/Kill of Animals
7. Official Investigation Of Puppy Killer Is Underway, Marines Say
8. In Shadow Of Vick Case, Virginia Toughens Dogfighting Laws
9. Landmark Crate Ban On Way To Nov. 2008 Calif. Ballot
10. Los Angeles: Spay-Neuter Proposal Becomes Law
11. South Africa To Resume Elephant Culling After 13 Years
12. Three U.S. Agencies Aim To End Animal Testing
13. Animals Lose A True Friend With Congressman Lantos’ Death

PART 2: KC UPDATES / JAN - MARCH 2008
PLEASE RESEND ME PART #2: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
14. Tammy Grimes To Appeal Unjust Sentence In Doogie Case
15. Companies Prosecuted In Poisoned Pet Food Recall
16. Report Calls For Prosecution Of Pet-Killing Dogcatcher
17. Judge To Bush Admin: You Can’t Exempt Navy In Sonar!
18. FDA OKs Food Sales From Animal Clones
19. NIH Tells UCONN Primate Experimenter To Return $65K
20. Dr. Anteneh Roba Earns Circle Of Compassion Award
21. USA: Killing Dogs In Training Of Doctors To End
22. SF Zoo Attack Victim Admits Taunting Tiger
23. Premarin Maker Wyeth Faces Over 5,300 Lawsuits
24. Denny’s Stop Sponsorship Of Ringling Bros. Circus
25. Boys Sentenced In Toby’s Brutal Death
26. The Dogs That Vick Hurt

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—– Original Message —–
From: Michelle Desilets
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 6:53 AM
Subject: primfocus: Take Action: Give Orangutans a Voice

Dear Friends of the Orangutan,

The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation UK would like your help on behalf of our endangered, red-haired cousins. One of our supporters recently had the idea of sending our YouTube video to her MP and received a prompt response, proof that a simple email can have a significant impact, especially when accompanied by effective imagery. Here is the MPs response to this concerned supporter:

Dear Ms McEntee,

Thank you for your email.

The video is indeed shocking and I agree with you about the importance of conserving the remaining forests in Indonesia and the fears expressed in the film that an unintended consequence of the rush to biofuels has been the destruction of forests to make way for palm oil.

Yours sincerely,

David Liddington

So please do take a moment to copy and paste the short message below and send it to any of the following:

MP for your constituency

your MEP

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Hilary Benn MP

or direct to 10 Downing Street.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Subject: Killing Underway: Save Last Wild Buffalo

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2/21/08: Killing Underway - Save Last Wild Buffalo
www.KinshipCircle.org

EMAIL kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net FOR WORD DOC OF A FORMATTED LETTER.
Easily modify letter and copy/paste it into an email or print out to fax or mail.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Jan 26, 2008 4:34 PM
Subject: Part 1: KC DIGEST - Dogfighter LA, Sled Dogs, Rabbit Fur…

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1/26/08
PART 1: JANUARY KC DIGEST - Alerts From Members + Action Links
www.kinshipcircle.org/digest/

PART 1: January KC Digest
1. PETITIONS, WEB LETTERS, VIDEOS
2. Carriage Horse Action Needed
3. Day In Court For Dogfighter In Shreveport, Louisiana
4. Help Save Iditarod Dogs From Brutality
5. Take Action Against Rabbit Fur
6. Burning Live Dogs In Stove Furnaces In Serbia

PART 2: January KC Digest
I DID NOT GET PART 2, Please send it to me: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
7. MORE PETITIONS, WEB LETTERS, VIDEOS
8. Protect Companion Animals In Final Farm Bill
9. Sea Shepherd Hostages Freed, Action Still Needed
10. Miami-Dade Commission Picks Cruelty Over Tethering Ban
11. Halt Animal Torture In Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria

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From: Born Free USA Newsletters - donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Jan 25, 2008 2:15 AM
Subject: Help Endangered Dogs and Cats and Take Action for Animals in Pet Shops

Alerts at a Glance:

* Endangered Cats and Dogs Need Your Help
- Contact your Senators and Representative to encourage funding for the conservation of wild cat and dog species in developing countries.

* Update: African Grey Parrots Get a Second Chance at Freedom
- Find out how your generosity has helped rescue efforts for parrots originally destined for the pet trade.

* PETsMART Again Linked to Mistreated Animals (link)
- In the wake of new allegations against PETsMART, take action to again ask that they cease sales of birds and other live animals.

* Vote to Help Prairie Dogs Today
- Casting your vote today can help provide much needed grant money for prairie dog conservation efforts.

* Born Free USA is now on Facebook!
- If you’re on Facebook, please add us! If you’re not, here’s your excuse to get online and find out what it’s all about.

** Other Ways to Help Animals
* Last Days for Dan Piraro’s National Bird Day Designs: Time is running out to pick up Dan Piraro’s National Bird Day designs, featuring the work of the creator of the popular, nationally syndicated “Bizarro” comic.
* Make a Donation: Please consider a contribution in support of our 2008 campaigns and programs. Your gift will help us make a difference for countless animals this year.

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From: API Newsletters - donotreply [at] apiforanimals.org
Date: Jan 11, 2008 10:01 AM
Subject: Take Action for Birds and Tigers

Alerts at a Glance:

* Urge PETsMART to Stop Selling Birds — Diseased Birds Found in Multiple PETsMART Stores
- Contact PETsMART today to urge its management to stop treating birds like mass-produced merchandise and turn their temporary sales suspension into a permanent ban.

* Sign a Petition to Help Endangered Tigers in China
- Sign our online petition today, to urge the Chinese government to permanently ban the trade in tiger parts.

* National Bird Day Events Reminder
- January 5 was National Bird Day, and there are still great art show events happening in California this weekend in support of the birds. Or go online to view and purchase unique bird art.

* Born Free USA on the Radio
- Tune into Animal Wise Radio this Sunday to hear a bit about what we’re up to.

* Other Ways to Help Animals
** PJ Publications: Find the perfect gift for the bird lover in your life amidst a wonderful selection of animal-themed products — and benefit our work for birds.
** Make a Donation: Please consider a contribution in support of our 2008 campaigns and programs. We couldn’t do what we do without your help.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Dec 25, 2007 12:31 AM
Subject: Part 1/ UPDATES: Year-End Victories & Setbacks, SEPT - DEC 2007

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PART 1: UPDATES / SEPT - DEC 2007
Victories * Setbacks * Progress For Animals
www.kinshipcircle.org/updates/

PART 1: KC UPDATES / SEPT - DEC 2007
1. Japan Scraps Plan To Hunt Humpback Whales
2. Lawsuit Against Los Angeles County Animal Control Dept.
3. “Chimp Haven Is Home Act” Passes Congress
4. Pet Safety & Protection Act Passes As Part Of Farm Bill
5. Shark Busts Superbowl Of Rodeo, The National Finals
6. You Got The Pet-Killing Dogcatcher Canned
7. New Laws And Hope After Puerto Rico “Pet Massacre”
8. Vick Sentenced To 23 Months For Dogfighting
9. Vick’s Dogs…You Helped Save Their Lives

PART 2: KC UPDATES / SEPT - DEC 2007
I DID NOT GET PART 2, Please send it to me: kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
10. New York Medical College Drops Live Dog Lab!
11. Washington University Medical School Ends Pig Lab
12. Nine New Medical Schools To Teach Without Animals
13. Victory For Wildlife Caught In Bush-Style Politics
14. Who Dumped Huntingdon Life Sciences Lately?
15. Bebe Bans Fur? Not For Awhile…
16. 1/10/08 Trial For Sergeant Who Let Dog Die In Patrol Car
17. Stu Is Spared, But NOT Free Or Exonerated
18. Spain: Bird Hunts With Glue Ruled Illegal
19. Mercy’s Killer Behind Bars For Four Years

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Dec 3, 2007 8:02 PM
Subject: ACT/ Stop Whale Killers: Japan, Norway, Iceland

KINSHIP CIRCLE PRIMARY – PLEASE DO CROSS-POST, AS WRITTEN

12/3/07: Stop The Whale Killers: Japan, Norway, Iceland
KINSHIP CIRCLE ACTION CAMPAIGN
www.KinshipCircle.org

4 SAMPLE LETTERS IN THIS ALERT:
1. To JAPANESE Whale Killers
2. To NORWEGIAN Whale Killers
3. To ICELANDIC Whale Killers
4. To U.S. CONGRESS: Protect Whales

SOURCE OF INFORMATION:

Ask the New Japanese Prime Minister to Stop the Whale Hunt
community.hsus.org/campaign/hsi_whaling_JapanesePM?rk=K1SS0YsqI7ujE

Endangered humpback whales - new target for whalers
www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=186261&aid=9539&tr=y&auid=3174948

Japanese whalers hunt humpbacks
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7099720.stm

International Whaling Commission
www.iwcoffice.org/commission/iwcmain.htm#conservation

PETITION: Whales Revenge / Target: International Whaling Commission
www.whalesrevenge.com

PETITION: HELP REVOKE MAKAH WHALING RIGHTS!
www.thepetitionsite.com/2/help-revoke-makah-whaling-rights

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—– Original Message —–
From: Michelle Desilets
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 8:50 AM
Subject: primfocus: Orangutan Island Episode 4 tonight on Animal Planet

Please tune in…and let us know what you think! ORANGUTAN ISLAND: Lessons Learned, Lessons Lost

World Premiere Friday, November 30 at 8:30 PM (ET/PT)

The community now numbers 34 after an unexpected loss and the rainy season continues relentlessly. The inexperienced orangutans are still trying to figure things out – some learn new survival skills while others forget crucial lessons already learned.

Unexpectedly, Hamlet becomes a role model as the group learns to imitate his effective method of foraging for food in the flood waters. Meanwhile, Chen Chen keeps out of Hamlet’s sight on the platform, hanging out with his long-time friend Donald. But when Donald ventures out to look for food, the darkness and rising flood waters leave him scared and disoriented. Will Chen Chen realize Donald is missing and go searching for him? Cha Cha ignores vital lessons she’s learned and lets her curiosity lead her into a dangerous playdate with a snake. Then meet Jordan, a bit of a social outcast whose fond memories of being bottlefed could turn out to be deadly.

To find out more, please visit www.savetheorangutan.co.uk or our partner in the US, Orangutan Outreach at www.redapes.org.

Michelle Desilets
Director
Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation UK
“Primates Helping Primates”
www.savetheorangutan.org.uk

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