March 6 , 2009
As you probably have read here and heard about elsewhere, coyotes in Denver are literally under fire. Dr. Nicole Rosmarino of WildEarth Guardians (and formerly of RMAD) has taken the lead on helping resolve coyote conflicts. The latest is in Greenwood Village, where the city council is paying for someone to shoot coyotes on city open space. You can help! Contact Nicole if you can be a volunteer monitor: 303-573-4898, x642 or by e-mail at nrosmarino@wildearthguardians.org. You will be looking for coyotes to haze, trying to save their lives by increasing their aversion to humans. Stay tuned for other actions you can take. It might be coming to a city council meeting, writing a letter, or doing outreach by knocking on doors in Greenwood Village. In addition, the city of Denver is looking for volunteers to haze coyotes (!!) in Bible Park, southeast Denver. Click here: Coyote Hazing Here are news pieces you may be interested in: - Marc Bekoff's great interview on Channel 9 Action opportunities Sat, 3/7: North Washington St Kennels Protest
Keep up the energy! This weekly protest continues to draw plenty of pro-dog activists…and we need more! A few notes: – Bring a sign (there will be a few extras) 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. As Jackie says, “Volunteers aren't paid because they're worthless, but because they are Priceless. No amount of money could pay you for the dedication you all have to the animals. THANK YOU!!!!”
This and every Saturday, join the anti-fur demo. Click here for more info. Here’s a thoughtful missive from one of the folks who regularly participates in the fur demo: I try to go to the fur demos whenever I get the chance and I always have a great time - it's something I can count on to have fun. I would like to let the fur store owners realize that there are more than just a few people in Denver who abhor the fur industry. I want them to know that there are plenty of people who are willing to stand up for what they believe in. These fur store owners are getting away with torturing animals and we are the only voice those animals have. It's not right what happens to the animals and it is equally wrong to ignore it and let it happen. If I was in a place where I was being tortured and no one listened to my screams yet many people knew exactly what was going on, I'd like to think that there would be more than just a few people trying to help me. We have a choice - we can sit comfortably, ignoring the suffering of the innocent, or we can stand up, do the right thing by educating those around us. And as for those who are in opposition to us, who refuse knowledge and compassion - we can show them that although they may bully the weak, they cannot bully us because we stand strong - we do have a voice and we will use it! I have always felt like my voice was tiny, but I use it anyway because my tiny voice is louder than those animals' agonizing cries for help. And when I am joined by others who stand with me, I noticed that my voice becomes louder. I am not always sure I am doing the right thing in life, but standing out there, just holding signs and smiling and handing out leaflets - it feels damn good. And I don't feel so tiny anymore. Want to join me? – Anna H
The horror is on the way. Let's get the word out to as many people as possible. Everything is provided, so just show up when you can and stay as long as you can. Bring your friends. Need motivation? Watch this video. If you can't attend, please make nice, polite, factual calls to the Consulate General of Canada in Denver and ask them to stop the horror – 303-626-0640.
Please Join Us for a Puppy Store (Kitty Store) Protest at The Pedigree Shop. The weather is supposed to be nice! Come on out and do your best pageant wave to the passersby. We will stand on the corner of Chester and County Line on the public sidewalk outside Park Meadows Mall. – Literature and signs always provided.
From our fearless leader, RMAD Board President Ryan Andrews, Director of Education for Precision Nutrition: Did your lunch contribute to heart failure? Food choices can help and hurt coronary artery disease, obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Whole grains (oats, brown rice, sprouted grain breads, corn, quinoa, buckwheat, etc.) can help. Eggs and high fat dairy can hurt. Keep in mind that the researchers used food frequency questionnaires to assess the food intake of the study participants. Food frequency questionnaires can be about as reliable as a 4 year old helping you move a futon. Ummm, in other words, not very. What’s in that Big-Gulp, green tea? The beverage consumption habits of nearly 30,000 people were analyzed over a period of 10 years. Sounds fun, I know. The latest findings reveal that we have about 5% more adult sugar-sweetened beverage drinkers, and daily consumption increased by about 6 ounces. Young adults had the highest overall consumption. The elderly had the lowest. In other breaking news – the sun came up this morning. Remember, the healthiest beverage options are water, tea and water flavored with lemon/lime. Knock yourself out.
Mon, Feb 29th was RMAD’s 7th (!) Dining Out Day at WaterCourse. We handed out lots of animal rights lit and info on the veg lifestyle.
Concurrently, Ahimsa Footwear donated a portion of that day’s sales to RMAD. Featuring animal-friendly shoes and more, they’re right down the street at 1668 Marion St. ================== “The Doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human body, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of diseases.” ---- Thomas Edison ================== News Highlights Cat food and litter donations needed ASAP A woman in Aurora is in desperate need for cat food. If you can help with food or money, please contact her ally, Debbie Main: 303-888-1833; dmain@du.edu. Thanks.
The Denver VegFest & Health Expo is an educational event promoting a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate lifestyle. We will have vendors, speakers, musicians, activities, and more! Please visit www.DenverVegFest.com for more info. Last year’s was awesome; this year will be even better! The Denver VegFest is a project of the Veg Society of Colorado (www.vsc.org).
This is the first annual Denver Green Festival, a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America. Click here for more info on the festival. Making a Difference Kristal Parks and the group Pachyderm Power! is being honored with a "Make a Difference" award as part of the Season for Nonviolence. This is a national 64 day celebration and commemoration of the life, values and nonviolent commitments of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. It began on Jan 30th and ends on Apr 4th. You are invited to the ceremony. They will introduce Kristal and she will have a few minutes to talk about her work for elephants and show a short DVD of projects in Kenya. The evening will include other speakers, poets and youth performers. Weds, Mar 11th, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. (followed by refreshments)
There are a bunch of dates and locations! See http://www.mobilevaxpractice.com/
It’s not enough that out of 260 parks in Denver only 6 have off leash resources. Now they want to fine dog lovers even more. Additional information about the proposed changes and opportunities and a link to a survey created by Environmental Health, can be found here. Get involved by checking out Denver Off Leash Dog Advocates.
What: Beet Street Science Café - Dr. Rollin discusses Ethics in Research with Animals Meetup Description: RSVP and find more details here: http://science.meetup.com/93/
May thru Sep 1st. Click here for info. _________________________________________
Please make a donation to RMAD There is a LOT going on with animal issues in Colorado. It takes money to keep things going.
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This semi-annual newsletter will be mailed, handed out and seen by over 5,000 people interested in animal issues and healthy living. A pdf will be on the RMAD website as well for a long, long time. A full-page ad (up to two colors) is only $300! Contact Mike for other rates: 303-449-4422; mikes@rmad.org.
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.
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.
The Masterpiece Business Manager is a comprehensive point of sale and business management software system designed for businesses and artists with consigned and/or owned inventory. The perfect software for Art Galleries, Artists, Antique Stores, Fine Craft and Gift Shops. It provides easy to use screens with unparalleled reporting power. Also check out their customized websites! Tell them RMAD sent you.
In return, RMAD advertises the business AND the owner(s) get a warm fuzzy feeling – guaranteed! Let Mike know at 303-449-4422 or mikes@rmad.org. 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. The list is unmoderated…topics range from mild to WILD! Click here to subscribe.
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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 (etc.) News: Sat, Feb 28th, over 50 folks turned out to celebrate 15 years (!) of animal activism in Colorado.
Catered by the Boulder Outlook Hotel, the vegan food was delicious and plentiful. RMAD chose this venue in part to help support this local business and their offerings of vegan fare. Some of you have asked about the quote from Ed Abbey that Mike Stabler, RMAD Executive Director, read. Here it is: Do not burn yourselves out. Be as I am - a reluctant enthusiast....a part-time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. Click here for more pics (thanks to Jill B!). Want to help create the next event, a one-night vegan coffeehouse in Boulder? Creative ideas are flowing like Bhakti chai! Open mike, vegan treats, tasty coffee…what do you think? If you want to get involved, contact Karen: 303-442-1822.
Something wonderful taking place this Sunday at the Unity Church. Every Sunday after the service the church hosts a brunch; this next Sunday will be vegan! Animal advocate Kylah has picked out some recipes and will be putting some words together to let everyone in the church in on the wonders and benefits of the vegan lifestyle. Hope to see you then....come hungry; lasagna, quinoa, banana chocolate cake, oh my! Unity Church (nondenominational), 3021 South University in Denver. Questions? Comments? Contact Kylah, 916-806-4062 or k.radical@yahoo.com.
Tsing Tao in Boulder is kindly host a dining out fundraiser for our 2009 Denver VegFest. They will donate 5% of their take of the day from their Veg Menu. They have a variety of delicious vegan dishes with veggies, soy meats and/or tofu. They also have vegan hot & sour soup and vegan "egg" rolls (think of another place in CO who serves vegan "egg" rolls!) If you haven't tried Tsing Tao, here's your chance. You are in for a real yummy treat. Their 5% offer is also good on take-out orders from the veg menu, so stop in even if you can't stay. Tsing Tao, 607A South Broadway, Boulder, 303-494-6228
Find out more about this MeetUp group by clicking here.
Thurs, 4/10 The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation is a Boulder-based non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the health and welfare of dogs worldwide by focusing on finding foster and lifetime homes for unwanted dogs, promoting humane education and treatment, and investing in research and treatment for dogs devastated by illness and disease. Help us improve the lives of dogs in need by attending Project RUFFway, our first-annual benefit and fashion show, where funds raised will benefit Bow Wow Buddies Foundation and Colorado State University’s Animal Cancer Center. Visit www.bowwowbuddies.com for more information.
St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder; 6 p.m. to…? Offering gourmet dinner, fine wines, music, laughter, auctions & Prairie Dog Coalition short film. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Pre-paid guests will be entered into a raffle to receive a free Patagonia fleece! Click for more info.
Information was served up next to oatmeal and a lot of other yummies.
VOTE RYAN for the PETA title of Sexiest Vegan Next Door. Click here! Vote often!
Different people express themselves differently. Click here to watch a creative one-person demo.
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