November 21, 2008
It’s the Puppy Love issue of eNews
Fighting Puppy Mills – SUCCESS! ON TV!!
As you read about in the Nov 6 issue of eNews… It’s true! “Jessie’s Pet Paradise(!?!)” in Castle Rock has closed its doors (at least for now) due to the pressure put on by local activists. The animal lovers organized and got active. It’s an inspiring story!
AND there’s news coverage! Denver’s Channel 7’s is here. Don’t miss the owner calling us all bunny-squeezing, tree-hugging, slimeball animal activists!
See the local newspaper article here. Watch an uplifting video about activists and pet stores here.
Fighting Puppy Mills – Sunday Demo in Longmont
When: Sun, Nov 23rd, noon to 3 p.m.
Where: The Pet Spot, 900 S Hover Rd, Longmont
Details: Contact Jackie with questions.
Join other activists to protest the cruelty of puppy mills. All demos are peaceful, non-violent events. Stand up for the animals!
Revving up the Dog Protection Campaign – What More Can Be Done?
RMAD is collaborating with activists and the Humane Society of the US (HSUS) to identify different strategies we can use to help protect puppies and dogs.
There’s a meeting about dog protection and what YOU can do to help. It’s in Longmont on Dec 14th at 3:30. Save the date! Details to come.
We’re starting an email list to help keep people in the loop. Click here to get on the RMAD WatchDog Yahoo email list to start connecting.
Dates for events covered in this eNews:
Nov 23, Pet Spot demo, Longmont
Nov 23, Peaceful Prairie event, Boulder
Nov 25, Turkey-Free Thursday $29 RSVP price deadline
Nov 27, Turkey-Free Thursday (Nov 25 = last day to RSVP)
Nov 28, Fur Free Friday
Dec 4, movies at RMPJC, Boulder
Dec 12, RMAD Holiday Party, Westminster
Dec 14, Dog Protection meeting, Longmont
Also…(click for info)
Every Sat, 11:30, anti-fur demo at Cherry Creek
May 2 & 3, First-ever Denver Green Fest
“I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” – Winston Churchill
Turkey-Free Thursday Update:
We’re expecting 70 to 80 folks at Colorado’s first-ever Turkey-Free Thursday (TFT) on Nov 27. Want to come?
Want to save $6?
The RSVP price of $29 expires THIS TUES (Nov 25th). If you forget to RSVP, you can still come! It’s $35 at the door on Thurs.
As you probably know, TFT is a vegan, gourmet Thanksgiving banquet, a fundraiser for RMAD and a kick-off for Fur Free Friday the next day. Come greet, meet and eat!
Your compassion toward turkeys will be appreciated. For a disturbing update from PETA about how these birds are treated, click here. For a Newsweek story about the challenges of being a veggie at Thanksgiving, click here.
It’s Auction Time!
You Can Save Animals is sponsoring the Silent Auction at TFT. If you have items to donate or can help, contact Ann. Be ready to do some shopping at TFT!
And Speaking of Fur Free Friday (FFF)…
There will be a demo on FFF (Nov 28th), the day after TFT/Thanksgiving. A national day of protest against the cruelty of the human use of animal fur, this demo will begin at 11:00 a.m., starting Neiman Marcus in Cherry Creek Mall. At this demo we’ll be holding posters and handing out flyers to the public. Click here with questions.
As always all demos are peaceful, non-violent events. Stand up for the animals!
MORE FUR NEWS
Hamilton Furs in Cherry Creek is closing!! Though she would modestly defer, Ann Swissdorf HAS to take credit for this happening. It is her tireless activism and organizing that helps people change and take action against animal cruelty. THANKS, ANN.
Channel 9 removes the fur ad!! Yet another activist can be credited for this, Kelley Lee-Coffman. She brought this issue to RMAD supporters’ attention and got us going. Contacting Channel 9 with our concerns doubtlessly led to the removal of this offensive ad from the Channel 9 website. THANKS, KELLEY.
Get into the action! Come to Fur Free Friday! Come to the fur demos every Saturday! You can make a difference!!
2009 Veg Fest News
RMAD is taking a leadership role in planning the 2009 VegFest. Are you interested in being on the Host Committee?
There is an initial meeting on Sat, Nov 29th following the Sat Fur Demo in Denver. Click here to RSVP.
If you can’t make the meeting or want more info, send an email to VegFest@RMAD.org. Calling the RMAD office works too! 303-449-4422.
RMAD eNews recently announced the date of Apr 11 for the 2009 Denver Veg Fest. Because of a recent development, this date might change; stay tuned!
Find Out What RMAD Has Been Up to the Past Several Months
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RMAD Holiday Party – Dec 12th
This will be one FUN time! The D-Note describes itself as a “Socially Conscious Pizzeria”. They were at VegFest 08 and served up AWESOME vegan food. Here’s the buzz: They’re hosting the RMAD holiday party!
The party starts at 4 p.m….sort of early, huh?? But RMAD gets 5% of all food sales starting then! Show up by 8 p.m. (cover charges start at 7:30) and hang out with all sorts of RMAD folks. Please come! Note that 5% of sales will be donated to RMAD. Come thirsty and hungry!
Questions? Email the office or call 303-449-44222222222222222222 (sorry, my finger got overly stimulated).
Interested in possibly helping someone?
This is an excerpt from a recent email sent to RMAD (because of our TFT outreach):
Hi I am a vegan. I want to help save animals too. I also want to move away from this state (Louisiana). They say it is a sportsman’s paradise. Except they aren't any good at sports. They are good at killing. It is the ghost of Able down here. I am the only one in my family that is vegan I have no friends. Please contact me. My uncle owns a church. I feel like a prisoner. He said that I could do some youth classes. I would like some counseling from you. Peace.
If you’d like to reach out to this person, send an email to Mike and he’ll make further arrangements.
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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.
