January 1, 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 01/01/2009 Mark it down: Saturday Jan 10th, shop at Sunflower Market in Arvada’s Sunflower Farmers Market is partnering with RMAD on Saturday Jan 10th from noon to 2:00 to create a tasty fundraising event. We’ll have cheap treats to sell and animal rights and veg lit to hand out. We’d love a nice turnout to show Sunflower the value of working with RMAD. The Market is on the west side of Wadsworth – 7725 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Conference call : How to convert stores that sell puppies, Tues 1/6/09 Last Chance for Animals in California has been very successful working on pet stores selling puppies. In fact LCA recently succeeded in convincing an owner in Malibu to only sell pet supplies and shelter animals. An even bigger change happened at another pet store: "We really wanted to be part of a solution," said The Puppy Store owner Clark Duval. "There's just such a terrible overpopulation of these pets." FANTASTIC! Click here to see the news story How does LCA do it? Join the conference call to hear more! Date: Tues, 1/6/09
Did you know...? Denver has the fifth highest number of homeless people in the country. The National Coalition of the Homeless estimates that 10-24% of homeless people have cats or dogs. RMAD is partnering with local veterinarians to distribute food, pet supplies and veterinary care to the pets of the homeless. How can you help? DONATE STUFF! Please consider donating any of the items below (we are especially in need of food): · Dog or cat food, wet or dry · Large Tupperware containers · Gallon Ziploc bags · Can openers · Pet supplies such as leashes, collars, food bowls, chew toys, blankets, dog sweaters, flea collars · Cash to purchase these items There are FOUR ways you can donate! · Drop off at RMAD Board member Lynée's home in Broomfield (click here to send her an email). · Drop off at Deer Creek Animal Hospital (10148 W. Chatfield Avenue, Littleton…303-973-4200). · Buy food or supplies over the phone from Willow Run Feed Store (303-466-5971, ask for Lucas or Scott and mention RMAD). Willow Run stocks both vegan and vegetarian dog food, although any brand of food is welcomed for the program. · Call RMAD and make a monetary donation that will be used 100% for this program – 303-449-4422. Our first distribution to homeless dogs (and people) is planned and will be occurring soon. Stay tuned for updates.
RMAD WatchDog is designed to help people – like YOU! – help dogs and puppies, especially in regards to opposing puppy mills. * Do you know the name of the Colorado program responsible for dog and puppy protection? (It’s PACFA). * Do you know when HSUS’s Lobbying Day is at the state capitol? (It’s Feb 12th). * Do you know how to sign up for the RMAD WatchDog email list? (It’s a Yahoo Group). All this and MORE is on the RMAD WatchDog page. Give the page a look and let me know what you think. Email Mike at mikes@rmad.org. RMAD’s Dining Out Day at WaterCourse is a great way to eat wonderful food and support RMAD at the same time. Save the date; we’ll celebrate at the Boulder Outlook Hotel. Details to come!
Dec 20th saw several activists (including two dogs) outside of Longmont’s Pet Spot store. Even though there was a freezing stiff wind, we did outreach for nearly three hours (the dogs left early), followed by some welcome hot coffee at a local restaurant. Click here to read the news story.
Every Saturday at 11:30, join the anti-fur demo at Cherry Creek. Click here for more info. Donna Karan, the target of an aggressive anti-fur campaign, has announced that her fall 2009 lines will be fur-free and that she has "no plans" to use fur in the future! ========== Be sure to check out the NEW volunteer opportunities listed below! ========== Want to see the latest newspaper advertisement that VegColorado.com did with The Vegetarian Resource Group? Want to watch a brand new RMAD slide show about your food choices (it’s INCREDIBLE!)? Thanks to all of you who responded with emails to the state Agriculture Commissioner regarding the appointment of the new state veterinarian. This position oversees a variety of state programs, including PACFA (the state program that is responsible for protecting dogs and puppies, among other animals). ================== I will not eat anything that walks, runs, skips, hops or crawls. God knows that I've crawled on occasion, and I'm glad that no one ate me. ~Alex Poulos ==================
Check out the Fall Appeal here. It costs $$ to keep RMAD going, including producing this eNews. Help RMAD help animals. Please support RMAD with a donation today! 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. Are you on the RMAD Members email list? The Members email list provides information, news, action alerts, questions, and topics directly related to animal rights and animal welfare issues. Topics range from mild to WILD! Click here to subscribe. RMAD is Now a Vegan Essentials Affiliate! 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. |
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: Vintner’s might be the only winery in the For more info & RSVP, click here.
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Volunteer Opportunities Tabling: RMAD needs volunteers to staff information tables at a huge variety of venues. This is a GREAT opportunity to help the public understand animal issues, provide vegetarian information, etc. The new opportunity is at CU-Boulder’s Global Impact Expo, Weds 2/25 from 11 – 3. Let me know if you want to help with this one and/or want to be involved with other opportunities. Host an RMAD Coffee House: Help coordinate a gathering with vegan treats, good coffee and some entertainment; a new idea; get creative! Help to organize the March on Slaughter, a new action. Advocates will walk to a local slaughterhouse and bear witness. Take a leadership role on No More Meat Day, Jan 31st. Coordinate 5% Days at favorite restaurants (a la D-Note!). Help with tech: Give some help with Constant Contact transition, CMS software exploration, etc. 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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