Welcome to Rocky Mountain Animal Defense

ocky Mountain Animal Defense (RMAD) works to help eliminate the human-imposed suffering of animals in the Rocky Mountain region. RMAD furthers its mission through public education, investigation and research, the legislative process, direct action, and appeals to reason and compassion.


Fundraiser for RMAD at the Sunflower Farmers Market in Arvada WHEN: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 12pm – 2pm WHAT: Fundraiser for RMAD at the Sunflower Farmers Market in Arvada Location: 7725 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO 80003 Come out to support RMAD. Pick up some apples, nut butter, hot cider and free literature. All proceeds go to RMAD.

Introducing the RMAD WatchDog
Every year nearly 4 million dogs and cats are killed in the United States because no one adopted them. Buying a pet store dog essentially means that an adoptable shelter dog will die. Reputable breeders do not sell to pet stores. The dogs in a pet store typically come from puppy mills, which are industrial breeding facilities. Puppies are treated like products and breeding dogs endure miserable lives, confined to cages. The RMAD WatchDog Goals are: • To ensure that state regulations are enforced • To reach out to consumers who have purchased sick puppies • To work with humane organizations and dog groups in order to expand our message • To work with law enforcement in situations in Colorado that may warrant further investigation or action • To work with the state legislature to pass dog-friendly legislation • To support and promote pet store protests Learn more about WatchDog here, and see how you can make a difference in the lives of these animals!
Support RMAD!		RMAD Teams with Vegan Essentials!
Help us help animals! Read our 2008-2009 appeal here. Support YOUR group working to make the world a more compassionate place.		RMAD is now a Vegan Essentials afilliate! VE pays RMAD a 5% commission for top-recommended products. Check it out here and start shopping!
Stay Informed with RMAD eNews!		THINK GLOBAL
Keep abreast of RMAD's work, campaigns and events with RMAD eNews, issued every two weeks via our Announce list. Past editions are archived here and more info can be found here. To sign up for Announce, email mail@rmad.org with the subject line "Subscribe Announce."		RMAD's THINK GLOBAL Humane Education Speakers Bureau is a network of volunteers that deliver talks to school groups, social clubs, churches, and other organizations. For more information on the program, including an application, click here.
Public Service		Volunteer!
RMAD responds to over a thousand animal-related inquiries each year, from how to avoid dissection to where to find good veg food. If you have any questions or concerns, please or call us at 303-449-4422.		RMAD is always looking for volunteers to help with various projects. If you're interested in volunteering, click here or email us at or call us at 303-449-4422.