RMAD eNews

March 13, 2009

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COYOTES AT RISK

This is an extra edition of eNews
We need YOU to help the coyotes NOW

Putting a spotlight on Broomfield

As you may know, five coyotes were recently shot by the Division of Wildlife in Broomfield. At this time no further action by the DOW is planned, BUT you can help ensure coyotes are saved, people are educated and pets are protected.

Please take a moment to email the Division of Wildlife's director, Tom Remington, to share your thoughts on this action. The Division of Wildlife is saying, on the one hand, that killing coyotes doesn't work, and that people need to take responsibility, but then the Division goes out and guns down 5 coyotes because a woman invited coyotes to play with her off-leash dog. And then an off-duty police officer's off-leash dog chased a coyote. Both incidents were human folly. Yet the coyotes were killed.

If you live in Broomfield, click here and contact your elected officials. At the March 24th council meeting, they will consider drafting a Coexistence with Coyotes Policy and increasing the enforcement of off-leash law violations (a key element in coyotes getting killed lately). Take action as you see fit; speak for the coyote!

If you like to hike, visit Broomfield open space. Watch for coyotes and haze them as possible. A map is here, but you might want to call 303-464-5803 for your own copy.

Educate yourself. This page on Broomfield’s website is pretty good.

Greenwood Village coyotes still need your help

Dr. Nicole Rosmarino of WildEarth Guardians (and formerly of RMAD) has taken the lead on helping to resolve coyote conflicts 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; e-mail: e-nrosmarino@wildearthguardians.org

You will be looking for coyotes to haze, trying to save their lives by increasing their aversion to humans.

If you are a Greenwood Village resident, make sure you've signed the residents' letter of opposition to the city's killing program. Email Nicole for more information.

Write a letter in support of the op-ed published in the Denver Post on March 11 by Cherry Creek High School junior and Greenwood Village resident Peter Ingram. He criticizes Greenwood Village's killing approach and questions whether the Matthew Scheper incident was true. Good for Peter for speaking out. Additional reasons to question the Scheper incident (which Peter did not raise): it was not reported by Scheper's mother, Debbie, for 7 days despite the fact that she later described it as life-threatening to the city council. Debbie is clearly hostile to coyotes, calling them "diseased" and "overpopulated and insisting that trapping was the only way to address coyote conflicts. Furthermore, the police did not interview the only witness, Matthew Scheper, until nearly two months later. Email your letter to: openforum@denverpost.com.

Action Opportunities

Fri, 3/13: International Day of Action Against the Seal Slaughter
Consulate General of Canada, 1625 Broadway, Denver
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

Sat, 3/14: Pedigree Store demo, Park Meadows
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.
– This is a peaceful protest, no shouting etc.
– We provide "OJT" (on the job training) and whatever support and assistance needed.
– Please RSVP in advance so I know what to expect. Julie (julie@sarff.com)

Also on Sat, 3/7: Revving up the anti-fur fury...
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 11:30

This and every Saturday, join the anti-fur demo. Click here for more info.

Sat, 3/15: North Washington St Kennels Protest
7174 N. Washington St, Denver
Noon until 2:00

Keep up the energy! This weekly protest continues to draw plenty of pro-dog activists…and we need more!

A few notes: THIS WEEK IT’S ON SUNDAY!

Next week it’s back to Sat (3/21). Bring a sign (there will be a few extras). NO DOGS ALLOWED. This is a very busy street. Park south of 70th and Washington.

This is a peaceful protest, no shouting etc. For questions, carpooling, etc: Jackie, jjravsfan@yahoo.com.

Fri, 3/20: MeatOut Celebration II

This is your opportunity to make a difference at every meal... a choice to improve your health, protect the environment, reduce global hunger, and save animals. Go meatless today while exploring a wholesome, compassionate diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. This is Meatout Friday’s 25th Anniversary and we hope to make it the best yet! This is your opportunity to make a difference at every meal... a choice to improve your health, protect the environment, reduce global hunger, and save animals. Go meatless while exploring a wholesome, compassionate diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Send your thoughts, successes, etc by clicking here; we want to know J

A few blurbs about your health

Check out RMAD’s recently website VegColorado.com for all sorts of nutrition news. You’ll find cool stuff like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzbbqVZ-eFo

What’s it like to go undercover on a Factory Farm?

From Barb Bear, long-time activist: “Wow, if you thought being an activist by leafleting or protesting was tough, click here to read what this guy has to go through. Interestingly, when asked what the worst thing is he has ever seen, he described egg "farms". If you haven't dropped eggs from your diet yet, there's no time like the present.”

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Consume less.
Share more.
Enjoy life.

-- Recent fortune from Boulder’s Tsing Tao restaurant

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Denver’s (and BEYOND!) sexiest vegan moves up to the next level of competition…HELP!!

Click here! Vote often!

2009 Denver VegFest & Health Expo
Denver Marriott City Center
Sat, Apr 11^th
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. PLUS a post-Expo Concert

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 VegSociety of Colorado (www.vsc.org).

2009 Denver Green Festival
Colorado Convention Center
Sat & Sun, May 2^nd & 3^rd

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.

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RMAD is a Vegan Essentials Affiliate

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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.

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