Jan 30, 2009 It’s time to ACTIVATE! ====================================== Below: MANY opportunities for
We will be leafleting with vegan information from various groups and showing Meet Your Meat on the Body TV to educate folks. Please join us! The more people we have, the more leaflets we will distribute. We start at the Pavilions and see how if goes. Click to learn more here.
This and every Saturday, join the anti-fur demo. Click here for more info.
Also on Saturday -- Foie Gras is a horrible “food;” no restaurant should have it on the menu. This peaceful demo follows the fur demo. All posters and leaflets will be provided. Join us and hold a poster for the animals. If you don't know much about foie gras or if you want motivation to speak up for the animals, please visit this site: Contact Missy msmissy34@yahoo.com or Ann vegann@juno.com if you want more info.
Still more on Saturday! This demo is led by the same folks that closed down Julie’s Pet “Paradise” in Castle Rock. This is a peaceful protest, no shouting etc. You will be provided with "OJT" (on the job training) and whatever support needed. No dogs -- we are standing close to a busy road. Literature and signs always provided. Please RSVP in advance and/or send questions, carpooling, etc: Julie, Julie@sarff.com.
Sun, 2/1
Keep up the energy! This will be the third weekend in a row at this puppy mill store. We’ll be done in plenty of time for the Super Bowl. Join us for a bite to eat following the demo. A few notes: Bring a sign (there will be a few extras). NO DOGS ALLOWED. This is a very busy street. Dress warmly, it may be cold. Park just north of the overpass. There is a strip mall there, which includes a pub just in case anyone gets cold. This demo is led by the same folks that closed down Pet Spot in Longmont. This is a peaceful protest, no shouting etc. For questions, carpooling, etc: Jackie, jjravsfan@yahoo.com.
Let's make PUPPY MILLS a thing of the PAST and have ADOPTION as the CHOSEN OPTION
More Dog News… Weds, 2/4 Are you an extremely patient, professional individual that can remain calm in the face of conflict? Are you flexible, fine with lots of waiting around and possible reschedules at the last minute? Are you committed to the issue of fighting puppy mills and in awe of the democratic process? If you answered “YES” to all of these questions we need your help! Click here to RSVP ASAP! Thurs, 2/12 Think only professional lobbyists can lobby? Think again! You are invited to participate in the Colorado Humane Lobby Day in Denver to make a tremendous difference for animals. In 2009, we will focus on getting puppy mill legislation passed, so come if you can! We already have over 200 people signed up! Click here for more info and to RSVP. RMAD strongly supports this event, being led by the Humane Society of the US. Can you help with organizing this event? Call the office to find out more about the variety of volunteer jobs, 303-449-4422 or email: mikes@rmad.org. Greyhounds not racing in Colorado (for now) Thurs, Jan 22nd, the promoters of greyhound racing had their day at the state capitol. HB1095 would have made this pathetic form of dog abuse more profitable and most likely would have brought racing back to Colorado. RMAD was contacted by Grey2k USA’s board member Charmaine Settle, and a bevy of organizations and individuals lined up to oppose the bill.
Opponents included RMAD, Grey2K USA, and the Humane Society of the US. And how often do we get to collaborate with Focus on the Family?? Indeed a FotF staff person testified against the bill (because of gambling). We all had lunch together and got a bit better acquainted. Because of us, the bill is stalled in the Finance Committee at this time. It could come up again, but it’s unlikely. Victory!
It’s more than a listserv. You’ll get occasional emails AND you’ll have access to all kinds of info. For instance, read the draft of the anti-puppy mill bill being introduced in the Colorado Legislature; it’s in the Group’s Files. Keep in the loop on everyone’s efforts to protect dogs and puppies. Click here to get on the RMAD WatchDog Yahoo email list to start connecting. To find us, type “RMAD WatchDogs” in the Search feature ___________________________________________
Mon, 2/9 RMAD’s Dining Out Day at WaterCourse is a great way to eat wonderful food and support RMAD at the same time. Plan to eat breakfast at WaterCourse on Feb 9th. And lunch. And dinner! They’re at 837 E 17th Ave, not far from downtown. ALSO on the 9th, Ahimsa Footwear will once again donate a portion of sales to RMAD. Featuring animal-friendly shoes and more, they’re right down the street from WaterCourse at 1668 Marion St. So eat, buy some shoes, eat again, buy more shoes…
Ryan Andrews and Lisa Shapiro will lead a dynamic demonstration of tasty vegan food. You’ll learn all kinds of things, like how to enjoy eating more vegetables before lunch than most people eat all day! This class will be held at the Belmar Whole Foods Cooking Studio (444 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood 80226) from 10 to noon. The cost to attend is $40 which includes a delicious meal, handouts and FUN! To save your place (or if you have questions), email Ryan at ryana@RMAD.org. Space is limited to 20 and going fast. Don’t miss it! Sunflower Market and RMAD join forces
Jan 10th RMAD had an outreach table at the Sunflower Market on north Wadsworth. We handed out veg*n info, chatted with numerous shoppers, and raised some money. Thanks Sunflower!
Thinking about going Vegan? Click here for a recent compelling article from the mainstream media.
Ready to go Vegan? Or just want an uplifting note every day? Click here and subscribe to Vegan At Heart’s free email coaching program. See why one BUSY long-time vegan recently said, “I get a ton of email every day and this is one that I always read.” Enjoy!
For a change of pace, a few fortunes instead of a quote: ==================
“Real courage is moving forward when the outcome is uncertain.”
“Your success will astonish everyone.” These first two are from Tsing Tao in Boulder, home of AWESOME vegan entrees! “Happiness will be yours when a conservationist, an animal-rights activist, and the host of a weekly talk show all label you good for the environment.” This one (slightly modified) is from The Onion J ================== ___________________________________________ NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Mon, 2/2 deadline Write a letter, help a prairie dog (or two) Write a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urging the agency to protect the black-tailed prairie dog under the Endangered Species Act. We need to show that the public supports prairie dog conservation. Public comments are due on or before February 2, 2009. Please note: the Fish and Wildlife Service is not accepting emailed or faxed comments. Click here for more information.
How did the lynx cross the road? Safely, if we have anything to do with it!
FREE Micro Chip for your cat If you are a cat owner in the Denver Metro area, you can get a FREE Micro Chip for your cat at the Buddy Center and/or other area Animal Shelters or participating Veterinarians. For more details go to www.Chipyourcat.com or call the Buddy Center at 303-751-5772.
Please make a donation to RMAD There is a LOT going on with animal issues in Colorado. It takes money to keep things going.
Update: Nearly 100 of you responded to our fund appeal in December. Thanks so much! Over 1,000 people get this newsletter. Please don’t expect someone else to pay your share. We need YOU to show your support…today. You can donate safely on-line or you can print out a form and mail it in. Help RMAD help animals. Please support RMAD with a donation today!
Go Solar, save money and help RMAD Namaste Solar will make a donation to RMAD AND give you a big discount on your solar package. Coordinated by outstanding animal activist Barb Bear, click here to contact her and find out more. Thanks!
Wholesale Home Improvements (WHI) will make a donation to RMAD for their window and siding products. In business since 1990, WHI provides quality installations and services. WHI is a member of the “BBB” (Better Business Bureau) and are listed at www.Troubleshooter.com on Tom Martino's referral list as a company with integrity. See the website at www.PayLess4Windows.com. Call Myron or Gary at 303-601-2715 and be sure to tell them RMAD sent you; thanks!
Vegan Essentials is a vegan owned and operated store that specializes in only offering the highest quality animal-free products, and the mission is to offer unparalleled service and selection all in one location, making it a one-stop shopping destination for all things vegan. RMAD receives a portion of sales made through our website. Check it out here.
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Rocky Mountain Animal Defense works to help eliminate the human-imposed suffering of animals in the Rocky Mountain region. Rocky Mountain 303-449-4422
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Socializing Opportunities: Sat, 2/28
Sun, 2/1 Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a non-profit serving Boulder County for more than 25 years, announces the Grand Opening of our new facility. For the past ten years, Greenwood has operated out of two modular trailers on Highway 66 between Longmont and Lyons. They are excited to announce that they will be moving into a new building to begin operating in 2009. If you would like to attend or get directions, please RSVP to Lindsey Goodwick at volunteers@greenwoodwildlife.org.
Join us on Prairie Dog Day (Groundhog Day for the West) to celebrate prairie dogs and learn about their language. CU - Denver’s Department of Biology, WildEarth Guardians, the Denver Zoo, and the Prairie Dog Coalition cordially invite you to a lecture with Dr. Con Slobodchikoff, Professor of Biology at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Slobodchikoff is best known for his research studying prairie dog communication. His groundbreaking research has revealed that prairie dogs have the most sophisticated communication system described in non-human animals.
Animal Emotions and Wild Justice: Reflections on How to Increase Our Compassion Footprint A talk with CU’s Professor Emeritus Marc Bekoff. Marc will share his research into animal behavior, cognitive ethology (the study of animal minds) and behavioral ecology.
Sat, 2/14 A true story about a baby orca. Part of the Boulder International Film Festival, this moving film is followed by a talk with Dr. Marc Beckoff, well-known animal behaviorist and co-founder of Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Click here for more info.
Sun, 2/15 WANTED: Some cat-friendly people to help with the care and feeding of a colony in Boulder. Hours: any day between 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. – pick the day(s) and time(s) that work for you. You will learn a lot and enjoy helping cats that are not completely feral. Their social interaction and zest for life is gratifying to be around. Your help is needed right away. Contact Judy at judyslvr@yahoo.com. Thank you very much. WANTED: The Denver Municipal Shelter is looking to expand their off-site adoptions and they need help! They have been invited to bring adoptable animals to many high profile events throughout the spring/summer but they don't have enough volunteers. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding way to help shelter animals - THIS IS IT! Please consider signing up to help. Lisa: 303-698-5553, lisa.sanchez@denvergov.org.
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Volunteer Opportunities Humane education speakers: RMAD's THINK GLOBAL Humane Education Program is a network of volunteers who deliver talks to school groups, social clubs, churches and other organizations. Potential speakers will be provided with training (to be offered in both Denver and Boulder ). More information and a volunteer form here. |
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