Saving Wolves from Extreme Politics

This message has been sent from by the Defenders of Wildlife, calling on all Americans to join hands and spirit to save America's wolves from the extreme political interests of its authorities.

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Why is FWS caving to the pressure to delist wolves?

If you’re wondering this too, just take a look at the people aggressively pushing the anti-wolf agenda.

We’re going up against a powerful, well-funded coalition that includes many vocal wolf-haters, fiercely pressuring FWS to delist wolves. But it also includes anti-environmental political interests, who have turned wolf conservation into an ultra-conservative political punching bag. Extreme politics should have no role in wolf conservation! Help us save wolves and turn back FWS’ misguided delisting proposal.

You have to ask: What’s more American than our nation’s wild heritage? Shouldn’t conservation be a value that we all share regardless of political party?

Here’s how one investigative journalist describes some of the more extreme anti-wolf forces supporting delisting: “…A loose coalition of hunters’ groups, outfitters, and ranchers—along with the many disaffected men embracing militia groups, local 'sovereignty' and states rights, particularly rights to use public lands without federal regulation—coalesced around the idea that wolves represented icons of the hated federal government.”

More than 1,100 wolves have been killed in the Northern Rockies since Congress stripped them of ESA protections back in 2011. This is a perfect example of what happens when politics is allowed to steam roll science.

We need all Americans to speak out to remind FWS that they are legally and ethically obligated to protect these magnificent creatures until they are fully recovered.

Defenders is working around the clock to:

• Organize grassroots efforts around the upcoming public hearings. 
• Provide a public platform for concerned scientists. 
• Rally Americans around the country to speak out for wolves and keep the pressure on FWS. 

We only have about 36 days left in the public comment period. With your help, we will use every hour of every one of these days to make sure FWS gets the message: Extreme politics has no role in wolf conservation!

Please help us today with a generous donation to save wolves and other endangered wildlife.

For the wolves,
Jamie Rappaport Clark
President Defenders of Wildlife
http://www.defenders.org/

Tell the House You Care for Hens

The following message from the Humane Society of the United States calls for action toward humane hens. Some great cause there!

The House of Representatives will soon take up its version of the Farm Bill, and it’s a critical time to continue our fight for a national change in the U.S. egg-laying industry. We need every member of the House to hear from constituents who support better treatment of laying hens. H.R. 1731, The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013, would nearly double the amount of space each hen receives, require labeling on egg cartons to tell consumers how birds were raised, and more.

A simple phone call could significantly help improve the lives of these suffering birds. Can you make a brief, polite phone call to Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (202) 225-0855 and urge co-sponsorship of The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013, H.R. 1731?

And remember your follow-up message is just as critical.

Thank you for being a hero for these hens.

Wayne Pacelle,
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
humanesociety@hsus.org
 202-452-1100
humanesociety.org

Mob and Media Terrorize Dog and Owner in Lawless Bulgaria

It is too hard to put in words the kind of terrorism happening in a European Union member country. A lynch

mob incited by some media outlets in the country raided the house of Dr. George Litov and beat his dog Borko so bad that his spine was broken, causing him permanent disability.

The reason for this brutality, as says the petition, was the help of Dr. Litov was giving to stray dogs in his village where there are no vets or shelters working for homeless animals. To punish him for the good he was doing, the fanatics of the village raided his house and terrorized him and his rescued dogs. And if that wasn’t enough, the mob has been persecuting the doctor to leave the village while the yellow journalists in the area are siding with the aggressors.   

K9 Rescue of Bulgaria has launched a petition demanding justice for disabled Borko. Their video about the story has received close to 60 thousand views on YouTube.   

What happened to Borko and his owner is so cowardly and shameful that only the word terrorism can come close to defining it. We have seen US war on terror in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Now, will the west please consider taking serious measures against these kinds of terrorists!

Please sign the petition asking for justice for Borko and his owner. 

Murder Masked as Art

Art was supposed to be about life, its richness and value. Now we have some heinous hands with a claim to

art and bathed in blood. The following description on a petition page against this kind of barbarianism summarizes it well:

The "3-Tage-Spiel" by Hermann Nitsch will be performed on the 21th, 22th and 23rd of June. One cow and three pigs will be slaughtered for the sake of "art"! Please refuse to accept this! Animals are conscious beings and are not on this planet to entertain us. By signing this petition, you can help saving these animals lives and make clear, that this absurd act of cruelty should not be considered as art!

To stop this brutality in name of art, please sign the petition here.

Coats of Cruelty Making Life Suffer

When greed becomes need, humanity gives way to cruelty; compassion dies; and life suffers at the hands which were meant to protect them. The scene of suffering of live birds whose bodies are ripped and torn for down is an open illustration of this cruelty. And not only do many people close an eye to it but actually wear it – as down jackets.

Ripping off a bird’s natural dress to turn into profitable coats may bring money but the color of that money is red, like the blood gushing from the wounds of the victims who don’t know why they are being tortured, but who do feel the same pain that makes us writhe when someone torture our human bodies.

Needless to say that caring people and anyone who respects life would say “no” to these coats of cruelty who not only keep us warm against winter but also cold against humanity’s warmth.

Visit this page now to say No to down jackets made by The North Face.

Heroes Saving Deer in WA

The news of an endangered deer species possibly facing complete wipeout in Washington is alarming and invites serious attention to the matter.

King5.com reported on February 27^th that the Columbian White Tail Deer near Cathlamet, Washington, are at risk of serious harm by the Columbia River floods on the refuge this spring. US Fish and Wildlife Manager Jackie Ferrier was quoted saying that the small number of surviving deer – around 100 now – have been at the risk of harm to life after a critical dike started falling into the Columbia River.

So the deer now need to be removed from the refuge, not to mention the millions of dollars that will be lost as flood damages the refuge facilities.

The upbeat news is that rescuers aren’t giving up on these endangered deer. They are being rescued, often one at a time, and transported to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. These rescuers are the true heroes that aren’t finding nationwide recognition in media that is too busy with flaming gun control debates and promoting vaccines.   

The Blue Cross Raising Funds for Helpless Dogs

The Blue Cross has been helping vulnerable animals in United Kingdom for years. Following is a call for helping them raising money for vulnerable dogs.

Have a bit of fun adopting and looking after your own virtual rescue dog while helping to raise £20,000 for Blue Cross at the same time courtesy of Samsung.

Samsung, Blue Cross and Crufts have come together to launch the Help-A-Dog-A-Thon Facebook app and Blue Cross will receive a £1 donation for every like it gets. The money will be used to fund much needed health checks for homeless dogs.

Last year we took in 3,015 unwanted and abandoned dogs and we give all new pets a full health MOT before we find them happy homes.

On the app you can choose your very own virtual dog and make sure they have everything they need to be happy and healthy – from taking them on a walk to getting them a new ball to play with.

Give it a try today – the more likes it gets, the more donations we’ll receive.

Visit the Help-A-Dog-A-Thon app now.