| June 1, 2007
Hello, friends.
Thanks to efforts by pro bono RMAD attorney Karen Breslin, the trapping of coyotes along Greenwood Village’s Highline Canal has stopped. Karen met with the Tri-County Health Department, who felt that the appropriate number of "aggressive" coyotes had been killed. The Health Department official then contacted the trapper and told him he could not take any more animals and to remove the traps. However, this is not the conclusion, and RMAD is currently exploring legal options. We’ll keep you informed of our progress.
Thank you to everyone who has contacted the city council, mayor and staff of Greenwood Village. Your letters and calls have certainly made an impact. And if you need a great attorney, please contact Karen. More info on her firm, Progressive Law Center LLC, can be found here.
Another opportunity to make a big difference with prairie wildlife will happen this weekend. Prairie Dog Action is seeking help with a prairie dog relocation in Westminster. PDA only has until June 10th to try and relocate nearly 200 prairie dogs on the SW corner of 136th and Huron and we cannot stress how crucial volunteer help is in this relocation. If you have any time to spare for these animals, please contact Deb Jones (303-439-9264) or Pam Wanek (303-507-8580).
The Summerlee Foundation is offering complimentary tickets for the screening of "Companions To None" at the Breckenridge Film Festival, Saturday, June 9 at 11:00 am at the Speakeasy Movie Theatre. This film looks inside the companion animal overpopulation and abuse crisis in Mexico, and the people dedicated to fighting it. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, please email Chris.
RMAD is seeking speakers for our Humane Education Speakers Bureau. Join with other animal advocates in giving talks to classes of all ages We’ve created a form for potential speakers to fill out, which can be found here.
We’ve got some great events coming up, so be sure to check out the RMAD home page, calendar, and information below.
Thanks for reading.
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Rocky Mountain Animal Defense works to help eliminate the human-imposed suffering of animals in the Rocky Mountain region.
RMAD furthers its objective through public education investigation and research, the legislative process, direct action and appeals to reason and compassion
Rocky Mountain
Animal Defense
2525 Arapahoe, #E4-335
Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-4422
info@rmad.org
www.RMAD.org
www.VegColorado.com
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| RMAD Calendar Feature:
Raise the Roof, Open the Cages
A benefit show for RMAD featuring THE NEW ROME and other great local acts
WHERE: The D NOTE, 7519 Grandview Ave, Arvada WHEN: Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m. to close
COST: $10
MORE INFORMATION: mailto:info@rmad.org
Join us for music ranging from jazz to all-out rock. Delicious vegan-friendly pizza selection available. Don't miss this chance to have a fun night out while supporting RMAD's work!
Also coming up in the RMAD Calendar:
Fur Protest, Denver
Health Potluck, Denver
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Please see our full calendar of events here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Check out RMAD’s online volunteer form . Let us know about yourself and where your interests lie .
Our current highest-priority needs are:
Behind-the-scenes assistant: Learn about grassroots animal advocacy from the inside out – volunteer to help in the RMAD office, assist with campaigns, and much more. This is a great way to get a foot in the door with Colorado’s only all-animal advocacy group – the majority of our staff started their careers with RMAD as volunteers!
Letter writers: We’ve assembled a team of letter writers to address issues in local ( Colorado) media. As the need arise s we will send out a form email that includes the pertinent media, names and addresses, tips, background information etc. – basically making it as easy as possible for you to lend your voice on behalf of the animals.
Flash programmer: We need ongoing Flash programming help for our interactive website WildlifeKillings.com.
Outreach and events planners: Help plan fundraising concerts and other events. Activities include locating venues, arranging the entertainment, securing donations and publicizing the events.
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