Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 thanks to theanimalspirit for this alert! ALERTS IN THIS ISSUE: 1.GEORGE MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON ANIMAL RESEARCH SLANTED 2.MAINE CAT DROWNED BY LEWISTON POLICE DEPARTMENT -SAMPLE LETTER 3.URGE SWIFT RETURN OF INDIAN BABY ELEPHANT - SAMPLE LETTER 4.HELP PASS DISSECTION CHOICE POLICY AT U. OF DAYTON - SAMPLE LETTER 5.HSUS OFFERS REWARD IN FLORIDA FOR CAPTURE OF DOG MUTILATORS 6.MISSING SHAR-PEI NORTH CAROLINA 7.ATTENTION WISCONSIN DOG OWNERS! 8.UPDATE RE: BEARS IN CHINA - NOT GOOD 9.SUPPORT BILL TO PREVENT WORLD BANK LOANS FROM HARMING ANIMALS - SAMPLE LETTER ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 1.GEORGE MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON ANIMAL RESEARCH SLANTED SOURCE: In Defense Of Animals http://www.idausa.org/ BACKGROUND: This article in George magazine, well-read by politicians, glorifies Marilyn Carroll and leaves readers terrified of " animal rights extremists. " http://www.georgemag.com/xp6/George/Features/900/Monkeys.xml The article glorifies vivisector Marilyn Carroll and leave readers terrified and outraged at animal rights " extremists. " This is a magazine that politicians do read, so please, please respond. It has photos on each page (including one of a caged primate). Here's what U.S. Surgical's front group " Americans for Medical Progress " says about it: GEORGE MAGAZINE LOOKS AT ANIMAL RIGHTS WAR ON RESEARCH The September issue of George Magazine features a chilling article about the ongoing vicious animal activist campaign against Dr. Marilyn Carroll of the University of Minnesota. The edition is just hitting news stands now. The article, " Monkeys in the Middle, " may be read online at the George Magazine website: http://www.georgemag.com/xp6/George/Features/900/Monkeys.xml The website is also running a e-forum in which comments about the article may be made. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please Express your disappointment with their one-sided and alarmist article and ask that a less biased article presenting a more balanced view of animal experimentation and animal activists in general, and Marilyn Carroll's research in particular, appear in their next issue. http://georgebb.hfnm.com/NonCGI/Forum4/HTML/000076.html `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 2.MAINE CAT DROWNED BY LEWISTON POLICE DEPARTMENT -SAMPLE LETTER SOURCE: In Defense Of Animals http://www.idausa.org/ Courtesy of Chelsea Sharon In December, 1999, former police officer John Parkin, who worked for the Lewiston Police Department in Lewiston, Maine for seven months, received word that a cat had been hit by a car. When he and his field training officer (a superior) Mark Day went to investigate, they found an injured cat who was alive but appeared to have his back legs broken. They then put the cat in a crate and brought it to the police department. Sgt. Cornelio and Officer Day discussed what to do, and finally Day told Parkin to drive towards Lincoln Street where they arrived at the Androscoggin River, and then Day told him to tip the crate and let the cat fall into the river. The cat tried to swim and was churning in the water and finally drowned. The state veterinarian has stated that this kind of behavior is illegal and should be prosecuted. Police departments, upon finding injured animals, must contact an animal control officer, and if one is not on duty (as Parkin indicated was the case that day), they CAN NOT take matters into their own hands. Parkin has since resigned from the police force and feels horribly about the incident. On Monday, a public meeting was held at City Hall in Lewiston to determine whether the police department should receive accreditation. In order to achieve accreditation, the police department must qualify as an exemplary organization, one that has met over 436 specific standards and achieves the highest standards of competence. Obviously, the Lewiston Police Department does not deserve this high honor. Not only has the LPD engaged in animal cruelty, but Parkin also reports anti-gay, racist and anti-Semitic behavior. One sergeant considered himself a Nazi. Parkin was told to falsify reports and hold a flashlight while a superior beat up a suspect. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please write to or call the accreditation committee and tell them how you feel. The contact information is as follows: Committee on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Eaton Place Suite 320 Fairfax, VA 22030-2200 1-800-368-3757 SAMPLE LETTER: Committee Members: I am writing in reference to the December, 1999 incident in which former police officer John Parkin, who worked for the Lewiston Police Department in Lewiston, Maine received word that a cat had been hit by a car. When he and his field training officer (a superior) Mark Day went to investigate, they found an injured cat who was alive but appeared to have his back legs broken. The cat was put in a crate and brought it to the police department. Officer Day told Parkin to drive to the Androscoggin River and let the cat fall into the river. The cat tried to swim and was churning in the water and finally drowned. I find this behavior absolutely reprehensible. The cat was suffering to begin with and to be forced to suffer more and die such a slow, horrendous death is horrible. The cat should have been lucky to be " rescued " by a man of the law. Instead these police officers acted like the people they are supposed to protect others from. I look forward to hearing your opinion regarding this very serious matter. Sincerely, FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check out the Lewiston Sun Journal website and look for the Friday, August 11 issue. There is also an article about the accreditation process in the Friday, August 18 issue of the LSJ, and there is an article about the protest on the Tuesday, August 22 issue. Or, you can call (207) 926-4782 for more information. Thank you. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 3.URGE SWIFT RETURN OF INDIAN BABY ELEPHANT - SAMPLE LETTER SOURCE: http://www.peta-online.org/alert/00/52.html BACKGROUND: Jaya, a 3-year-old elephant, suffered neck injuries and was paralyzed in half of her body after being kept in the back of a pick-up truck for four days as she was transported across Northern India. Jaya was on her way to Tokyo as a gift to Japan from India's Defense Minister George Fernandes. After two days of traveling in cold weather, Jaya collapsed and could not get up. It took two more days to get her to a veterinarian. Jaya had not been allowed off the truck for the entire four-day journey. When she finally arrived at the Lucknow Zoo to receive treatment, she was lifted from the truck by a crane and given glucose intravenously. Previous to Jaya, India had presented Japan with three other elephants. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please write to the president of India and ask him to return Jaya to her mother as soon as possible. Explain that the type of abuse Jaya suffered is inexcusable, especially since Jaya is still a baby and is too young to be separated from her family. Ask him to prevent any more tragedies like this one by prohibiting the export of elephants. Please send your letters to: Shri K.R. Narayana President of India c/o Ambassador of India 2107 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20008 Fax: 202-265-4351 E-Mail: AMB-Washington@I... (Please remember that letters sent or faxed have more impact than e- mails.) SAMPLE LETTER: I am writing in reference to Jaya, a 3 year old elephant who suffered neck injuries and was paralyzed in half of her body after being kept in the back of a pick-up truck for four days as she was transported across Northern India. I understand she is now residing at the Lucknow Zoo. I urge you to please return Jaya to her mother immediately and prevent any more tragedies like this one by prohibiting the export of elephants. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 4.HELP PASS DISSECTION CHOICE POLICY AT U. OF DAYTON - SAMPLE LETTER SOURCE: PETA http://www.peta-online.org/alert/00/70.html BACKGROUND: Biology students at the University of Dayton are working on a passing a dissection choice policy but are facing resistance from university officials. Sophisticated computer simulations, videodiscs, and models have all proven to be effective alternatives to dissecting animals; in fact, studies show that students who use alternatives to dissection perform as well as or better than students who dissect. Students around the world are asserting their right to an education that doesn't violate their ethical principles, and more and more colleges are implementing choice policies that give students the right to choose alternatives to dissection. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please ask the University of Dayton to do the same. Contact: Paul Morman Dean of Arts and Sciences O'Reilly Hall, Room 110A University of Dayton Dayton, OH 45401-0800 E-Mail: morman@m... Fax: 937-285-2615 SAMPLE LETTER: Mr. Morman: I am writing to urge you to pass a dissection choice policy for your students. Students around the world are asserting their right to an education that doesn't violate their ethical principles, and more and more colleges are implementing choice policies that give students the right to choose alternatives to dissection. I request you do the same. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 5.HSUS OFFERS REWARD IN FLORIDA FOR CAPTURE OF DOG MUTILATORS SOURCE: ANIMAL LIFE FORWARDED MESSAGE: http://www.hsus.org/firststrike/news/puppy-reward.html On August 15, 2000, a Broward County resident found the body of her dead and mutilated (all four legs chopped off) four month-old Rottweiler-mix puppy near her boat dock. Authorities say that another dog had been found similarly mutilated less than a year ago, leading them to speculate that the same person or persons may be responsible for both killings. $5,500 in Rewards The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this gruesome crime. Our reward is in addition to a $2,000 reward offered by the Crimestoppers of Broward County, Inc. and a $1,000 reward offered by The Humane Society of CollierCounty. Anyone having information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Mike Vadnal of the Broward County Sheriff's office at 954- 321-4830. Read more about the connection between human violence and animal abuse at The Humane Society of the United States First Strike page: http://www.hsus.org/firststrike/ ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 6.MISSING SHAR-PEI NORTH CAROLINA IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION/QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ALERT CONTACT: Jill Parslow (717)456-5449. Email- chesapei@m... FORWARDED MESSAGE: ---- Original Message ----- Nancy Holmes or Nelson Ruffin fmkaffen@i... Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs.behavior,rec.pets.dogs.breeds,rec.pets.dogs.rescue Friday, August 25, 2000 10:36 AM missing shar pei NC please cross post Please cross-post this to any groups to which you belong... Description- Elderly, large red brushcoat male Shar-Pei. He is deaf and almost blind. Missing from western North Carolina. The owners returned home last Thursday and found their back gate open and the dog gone. Not sure if he was stolen or if someone was attempting to enter the house. Posters, print ads and searches have yielded nothing. He has not been sighted. Any information, please contact: Jill Parslow (717)456-5449. Email- chesapei@m... ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 7.ATTENTION WISCONSIN DOG OWNERS! ALERT: Dog Theft/Wisconsin/8-23-00 Source: Gryhnd30@a... tsaf@c... (May Hall) writes: Just to warn those in NW Wisconsin and other parts of the state, I had a puppymiller come to my garage sale near Chetek last Sat. He was remarking on my Schipperkes and after some conversation, he admitted to *making his living from selling dogs* and having several breeds including JRTs and Labs. I told my vet about it and they said there had been a rash of dognappings recently. The local HS said the same. Mostly small breeds such as Poms. What a great cover; going to garage sales to see what dogs people have. Fenced yards just make theft easier. I have been keeping my dogs in the house during the day for the duration. Please spread the word and watch your dogs closely! ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 8.UPDATE RE: BEARS IN CHINA - NOT GOOD SOURCE: ANIMAL GUARDIAN ANGELS Linda Genteel wrote: This is not good news, but at least it is a start to end the industry for good. Dear Linda and APASFA, Thank you for forwarding the article entitled 'Bears rescued from exploitation' to WSPA. The rescue of these three bears is good news. However, these bears were being kept illegally for bile extraction. There is still a legal bear farming industry operating in China. The owners of registered bear bile farms have state licences that allow them to keep Asiatic black bears and legally extract their bile, in order to sell it within China. Therefore, unfortunately, the following statement from the article is completely untrue: " Collecting bile from live bears has been banned by the Chinese Government... " You may have heard of the agreement that Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) has arranged with the authorities in the Sichuan Province, China. This agreement will allow AAF to re-home 500 bears from the worst bear farms, when these farms are closed during the next 2-5 years. This is good news for these bears. However, WSPA's investigations of the Chinese bear bile farms in 1999 and 2000, has revealed that several of the large bear bile farms have expansion plans. One farm, in particular, had 800 bears in February 2000 and plans to have 1000 bears by the end of 2000. Therefore, China has no intention of bringing an end to this industry. Currently, there is an international ban on the trade in bear parts and products (including bile). However, China has a surplus of bear bile. Much of this bile is being used in in-essential products such as bear wine and tonics. At some stage in the future China may try to obtain legal international trade for this product. Dr Fan Zhiyong, the official in charge of the Chinese CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Management Authority, has stated that China would like to export bear bile to consumers in Japan, Korea and other countries. Therefore, the reality of the Chinese bear farming industry is not good. We need to maintain pressure on China to prevent them gaining legal international trade in bear bile and other products, and to totally end the bear farming industry in China. I hope this clarifies the situation. Regards, Philip Wilson World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) ```````````````````````````````````````````````````` 9.SUPPORT BILL TO PREVENT WORLD BANK LOANS FROM HARMING ANIMALS - SAMPLE LETTER SOURCE: PETA http://www.peta-online.org/alert/00/58.html BACKGROUND: California Representative Chris Cox has sponsored a bill that would prevent U.S. funds from being used on World Bank projects that harm the environment. Aside from damaging fragile ecosystems, such projects often involve livestock development that results in misery for farm animals who endure horrible conditions and painful procedures without painkillers. These projects also lead to the significantly higher risks for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes associated with meat-eating. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please write to your representative and ask that he or she co-sponsor H.R. 2969 and actively support its passage through Congress on the grounds that it will benefit animals, the environment, and human health. If you are unsure of who your representative is, please enter your state and zip code on the following Web page (http://www.house.gov/writerep/) to obtain their phone number and mailing address. A simple letter stating " Please co-sponsor H.R. 2969 and actively support its passage through Congress " is sufficient. ______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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