Guest guest Posted August 30, 2000 Report Share Posted August 30, 2000 Thank you to theanimalspirit for this alert! ALERTS IN THIS ISSUE: 1.STOP NATURE PARK'S CAPTURE OF MONKEYS FOR LABS - SAMPLE LETTER 2.OPPOSE FEDERAL PROTECTION FOR HUNTING - SAMPLE LETTER 3.UPADATED BAYTRIL INFORMATION 4.MISSING DOG IN NASHVILLE, TN. 5.HELP END TRAPPING ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES 6.UPDATE ON NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD CATS ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 1.STOP NATURE PARK'S CAPTURE OF MONKEYS FOR LABS - SAMPLE LETTER SOURCE: PETA http://www.peta-online.org/alert/00/35.html BACKGROUND: A number of Japanese animal protection organizations have asked for assistance in ending the Takasaki Nature Park's capture of wild monkeys for transfer to experimental laboratories. Apparently, the monkeys are considered " pests " by some and are routinely killed by farmers and others who believe the animals should be wiped from the face of the Earth. However, the International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the monkey as being close to extinction. It is unconscionable that a nature park, reportedly dedicated to promoting respect and concern for animals, would capture wild monkeys and send them to laboratories where they may be subjected to any number of cruel and useless experiments. It should be noted that there are no laws protecting animals in laboratories. WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please write a polite letter to the following individuals and ask them to put an immediate and permanent end to the Takasaki Nature Park's cruel activities. Remind them that the animals " belong " to the people of Japan and not a handful of misguided park personnel or university experimenters. Keinosuke Kinoshita Mayor of Oita City 2-31 Niage-cho, Oita City Oita Prefecture Japan 870-00460 Tel.: 011-81-97-534-6111 Fax: 011-81-97-532-7800 Morihiko Hiramatsu Governor of Oita Prefecture 3-1-1 Otemachi Oita City Oita Prefecture Japan 870-0022 Tel.: 011-81-97-536-1111 Fax: 011-81-97-534-2230 SAMPLE LETTER: I am writing to urge you to put an immediate and permanent end to the Takasaki Nature Park's capture of wild monkeys for experimental laboratories. Besides the inhumane treatment the monkeys are forced to endure, the International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the monkey as being close to extinction. I appreciate your prompt attention to this serious matter. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 2.OPPOSE FEDERAL PROTECTION FOR HUNTING - SAMPLE LETTER SOURCE: HUMANELINES BACKGROUND: Pro-hunting coalitions recently succeeded in advancing federal legislation to protect hunting. H.R. 4790, " The Hunting Heritage Protection Act, " was passed by the House Resources Committee on July 26th. H.R. 4790 directs federal agencies to act " in a manner so as to support, promote, and enhance recreational hunting opportunities. " Another ominous element of H.R. 4790 is a stipulation for " No Net Loss of Hunting " opportunities, which directs the government to maintain, at the minimum, current levels of federal lands open to hunters. If Congress or future administrations attempt to bar hunting on any federal lands, for whatever reason, they would be need to designate an equivalent portion of federal lands open for hunting elsewhere. Sponsors of the bill are pushing for a vote on H.R. 4790 in early September! WHAT YOU CAN DO: Please contact your Federal Representative and urge him/her to oppose H.R. 4790! Explain that the rights of non-consumptive wildlife enthusiasts (such as bird-watchers, hikers, and campers) should not be superceded by the desires of over-zealous hunting interests! All members of the House of Representatives can be reached by calling (202) 224-3121 or by writing to: The Honorable (full name), U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 If you don't know who your Federal Representative is, go to the following web site and search for your Representative by zip code. You can also send an email message from this site. http://www.house.gov/writerep/ SAMPLE LETTER: Dear_______, I am writing to urge you to oppose H.R. 4790, " The Hunting Heritage Protection Act " which was passed by the House Resources Committee on July 26th. By doing so you will be protecting the interests of the majority of taxpayers who want to utilize public lands in a peaceful and respectful manner. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing what your position is on this issue. Sincerely, `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 3.UPADATED BAYTRIL INFORMATION The following comes from theanimalspirit member Dr. Jean Hofve. Thank you Dr. Jean for sending this to us! Re the Baytril story (last one in Digest 59). As a veterinarian, I can assure you this is not true. My colleague either didn't know what he was talking about, or your informant misunderstood. I double- checked with the supplier, the AVMA, and a buddy of mine who is an internal medicine specialist, and they confirm there is no evidence that Baytril has been implicated in any deaths. There *is* new information on Baytril that recently came out, that some cats have experienced temporary loss of vision when given this medication at the high end of the dosage range. This effect reverses as soon as the medication is discontinued. The recommendation was made that cats be given the lowest effective dosage. The other major precaution is against use in growing animals, because it can cause problems in cartilage development in the growing skeleton. This precaution has been issued since the drug came on the market many years ago. Baytril has been shown to be safe in dogs at up to 10 times the normal dose. As with all antibiotics, nausea and vomiting may occur, and it would be a good idea to give probiotics (such as acidophilus) during and after the course of treatment. Baytril is almost identical to the human antibiotic, Cipro. LIST OWNER'S MESSAGE: Please check with your veterinarian regarding any questions that you ever have about your pet and medication. Make sure you get second opinions and do your own research as well. As your pet's " parent " you have the right & the responsibility to be informed. I will check with Dr. Jean regarding any medical alerts added to this newsletter. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 4.MISSING DOG IN NASHVILLE, TN. SOURCE: K9Rescue01 Thank You Wanda for this alert. If you have questions or can help PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THIS LIST OR THE SOURCE. THE CONTACT INFORMATION IS BELOW. PLEASE ONLY USE THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THIS ALERT. Missing in Nashville,the MacMurray Drive area, a rescue sheltie. He had been placed in his new home only a few days before. He escaped during a thunderstorm. Tristan is very small, only weighs 9 lbs. He is sable/white, wearing a black harness with ID tags, and is very shy. Contact Middle Tennessee Sheltie Rescue, 615-832-7530. Missing in Nashville,the MacMurray Drive area, a rescue sheltie. He had been placed in his new home only a few days before. He escaped during a thunderstorm. Tristan is very small, only weighs 9 lbs. He is sable/white, wearing a black harness with ID tags, and is very shy. CONTACT: Middle Tennessee Sheltie Rescue, 615-832-7530 ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 5.HELP END TRAPPING ON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES SOURCE: ANIMAL PROTECTION INSTITUTE http://apiforanimals.org/default.asp?ID=215 BACKGROUND: The National Wildlife Refuge System was established nearly one hundred years ago as a haven for endangered species and numerous plant and animal life. The Refuge System is the most comprehensive and diverse collection of protected fish and wildlife habitats in the world, encompassing 93 million acres of land in all 50 states. The system includes 529 refuges and 38 wetland management districts and harbors more than 240 listed endangered species, over 700 kinds of birds, 220 mammals, 250 reptiles and amphibians and 200 kinds of fish. Even though refuges were designed to be sanctuaries for wildlife, the federal government allows the practice of hunting and trapping to occur. In fact, trapping is practiced on 280 (54% of) National Wildlife Refuges. Bobcats, river otters, badgers, beavers, coyotes, deer, elk, and bighorn sheep are trapped, crippled and maimed on refuges each year. The types of traps allowed are cruel and indiscriminate and not only kill and maim target animals but also non- target animals such as eagles, companion animals (dogs and cats), threatened and endangered species, and rabbits. According to a national public opinion survey conducted by Decision Research, 79% of Americans strongly oppose trapping on National Wildlife Refuges. And, 78% of Americans mistakenly assume that hunting and trapping are illegal on refuges. The reality is that National Wildlife Refuges are no havens for our nation's wildlife. Rather they are playgrounds for trappers and hunters and other consumptive wildlife users. As such, the original intent behind the creation of National Wildlife Refuges should be restored. WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1. Write your Representative and Senators and thank or express your dismay for their vote on the Farr and Torricelli Amendment (respectively). On July 14, 1999, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (259-166) to pass the Farr amendment to the House Interior Appropriations bill which prohibited the use of steel jawed leghold traps and neck snares on National Wildlife Refuges for recreational and commercial purposes. However, on September 9, 1999 the Senate voted to table the Torricelli amendment (same language as Farr amendment), effectively killing the bill. The Farr amendment was considered by a Joint House/Senate Interior Appropriations Conference Committee, which voted not to include the amendment in the final version of the Interior Appropriations Bill. If you have not already done so, please write or call your Representative and Senators to thank or express your dismay for their vote on the Farr and Torricelli amendments. To find out who your Representative is go to www.house.gov/write.rep. Then to see how he/she voted, To find out who your Senators are go to www.senate.gov/senators/senator_by_state.cfm. Then to see how they voted, 2. Write to Secretary Babbitt and request a complete ban of commercial and recreational trapping within the National Wildlife Refuge System. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has the ability to regulate trapping on refuges. Points you may want to include in your letter: Ban commercial and recreational fur trapping and the use of all body- gripping traps on all refuges. Mention that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's own statistics show that of the 27.1 million refuge visitors in 1995, 81.5% went for environmental education purposes, to view and photograph wildlife and for similar non-consumptive recreational pursuits, while only 4.5% of refuge visitors went there to hunt or trap. Point out that according to a 1999 national opinion poll, 79% of those polled oppose allowing trapping on America's National Wildlife Refuges while 88% of those polled support either a ban on all commercial and recreational trapping for fur or a ban on cruel types of traps, such as leghold or body-gripping traps. Remind Secretary Babbitt that trappers make up one tenth of one percent of the population and contribute little to the national or local economy Please write letters to the Secretary of the Interior and cc your letters to your state Senators and Representative. (To find out who your Representative is go to www.house.gov/write.rep. To find out who your Senators are go to www.senate.gov/senators/senator_by_state.cfm.) Secretary Bruce Babbitt Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 202-208-7351 Fax 202-208-6956 exsec The Honorable [Full Name] U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable [Full Name] U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 3. Please write your Representative and Senators and urge them to support and co-sponsor the Steel Jaw Leghold Trap Ban (H.R. 1581 / S. 1006). H.R. 1581 and S. 1006, known as the Steel Jaw Leghold Trap Prohibition Act, were introduced in the 106th Congress. The House version was introduced by Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY) and the Senate version was introduced by Senator Robert Torricelli (D-NJ). These bills would place several restrictions on the use of leghold traps and would specifically prohibit the shipment in interstate commerce of steel jaw leghold traps and of articles of fur derived from animals captured in such traps. Points to include in your letter: Leghold traps cause extreme suffering and pain to their victims. Animals caught in traps often suffer (and die) from fractures, ripped tendons, blood loss, amputations, and predation by other animals. A national poll conducted in November 1996 showed that 74% of Americans believe leghold traps should be banned. Leghold traps have been banned in over 80 countries and banned or severely restricted in seven states. Voters in four states (Arizona, California, Colorado and Massachusetts) have passed ballot measures banning or severely limiting the use of leghold traps. Banning leghold traps would bring the United States into compliance with the 1997 signed agreement with the European Union, requiring phase-out of leghold traps in the U.S. within six years. To find out who your Representative is go to www.house.gov/write.rep. To see if your Representative already cosponsors H.R. 1581, click here. To find out who your Senators are go to www.senate.gov/senators/senator_by_state.cfm. To see if your Senators already cosponsor S. 1006, Address your letters to: The Honorable [Full Name] U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable [Full Name] U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 For more information please see our prior Action Alert, Support Needed for H.R. 1581 and S. 1006 Trap Ban Legislation. 4. Contact API for a copy of our report, " Trapping on National Wildlife Refuges " or view the online version. 5. Contact API about any stories of companion animals, endangered and threatened species and other non-target animals found trapped on National Wildlife Refuges in your state. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` 6.UPDATE ON NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD CATS SOURCE: GREATANDSMALL FORWARDED LETTER: I did go to the protest and about 20 people showed up. Kim from Alley Cat Allies in Washington DC was their as well as many members of Meower Power and people who love cats and know this is wrong what the shipyard is doing. The newspaper Virginian Pilot was there for the whole time. there is already a article posted as breaking news here is link http://www.pilotonline.com/breaking/br0828cat.html The local TV stations were there and showed footage of the our Protest today on 6 PM News. According to the breaking news story the Shipyard has agreed to meet with Alley Cat Allies next week. That was unknown by any of us till now. I already have picture posted at my site and please take any you may want and let all your web friend know to come to Smurgles and do the same. Go to this link it will take you directly to pictures. http://www.smurgles.com/nnsyprotest.htm Go to my Main Page and scroll down and there is 3 links about the Shipyard Kitties including my Photos from today at Protest. http://www.smurgles.com Best Purrs, Karen LIST OWNER'S MESSAGE: A big thank you to Dr. Dolittle and All Creatures Great & Small Webring (http://www.drdolittle.net/greatandsmall/) for sponsoring two of the shipyard cats. 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