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The call came from Yonkers, NY, a month ago — a woman at first thought she heard a cat in heat in her yard. Instead, she found what she described as a young goat the “size of a small dog.” Small dog indeed!
When Animal Caregiver Mike Patrick returned with this little gal, we discovered she was less than 3 days old, only 7 pounds, much smaller than a cat… and her residual umbilical cord was still attached. How did she end up in a fenced-in yard in the middle of a residential neighborhood? >>READ MORE |
Animal Rehabilitation Center Underway And Green All the Way!
 It's only fitting that Earth Day would mark the start of major construction on our new Animal Rehabilitation Center. This essential new building is using the latest designs and materials within our budget to minimize its environmental impact and future energy use. >>MORE
You can help by:
- Donating to the building Capital Fund -- we've still got over $40,000 to raise to complete it
- Donating unused construction materials (drywall, 2x4's etc)
- Volunteering to help, weekends or weekdays
Virtual "Glass Walls" for Slaughterhouses
 Sir Paul McCartney once said, "If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian." How true! And it may not be that far off.
As we recently reported, videos made by an undercover investigator of barbarically abused cows at the Chino/Hallmark slaughterhouse resulted in the largest beef recall in US history. That got the attention of Congress, and since the USDA clearly cannot be trusted to inspect, this video has generated interest in legislation to install video cameras in all slaughterhouses nationwide.
While cameras would certainly not stop all the abuse, it would be a big deterrent. The legislation is only in the most initial stages right now, but it certainly doesn't hurt to let your representative know how you feel. Go here to sign a petition or see the Facebook group. |
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THANKING THE MONKEY: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals
Gloria Steinem, Bill Maher, and Matthew Scully agree that Karen Dawn's powerful yet light-hearted look at animal rights is well worth picking up. It meshes fascinating facts & figures with remarkable stories, plus comical cartoons (some by our very own Dan Piraro!).
Buy it online >>here<<
Official Website >>here<< |
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KOMEDY FOR KARMA
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Janeane Garafalo and
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Louis CK, Janeane Garofalo, Dave Attell, Gary Gulman & Will Franken all laid down different layers of funny in a giant Laugh Lasagna, salt and peppered by emcee Dan Piraro. Many thanks to Gotham Comedy Club for hosting the event. Triumph the Comic Insult Dog introduced the whole show with a personal message via video, and see the full story here.
SAT MAY 3: GRAB A PITCHFORK
 This Saturday, May 3rd, we
continue our tradition of a special volunteer day & potluck dinner the first Saturday of each month. This one is important because there's tons of spring cleaning work to do. Don't have a car? Contact board member Kelly Galligan about a number of ridesharing opportunities from NYC! JUNE JAMBOREE!
 Join us Saturday, June 14th, for our annual festival of food, fun, and furry and feathered friends!
Mark your calendars, details soon. |
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