STOP THE WILD HORSE SLAUGHTER
Barbaric? Disgusting? Unconscionable? Just a few words to describe what's happening to American Wild Mustangs. Through some great lobbying, the huge cattle ranches in the west have gotten their way. Wild Mustangs on Federal lands are being slaughtered, some have even ended up as food for French and Japanese consumers.
There's an opportunity to stop this tragedy. On Thursday, May 19th, United States Representatives Rahall and Whitfield will introduce legislation that will prohibit the Federal Government from using any public money to slaughter wild mustangs. THE MUSTANGS NEED YOUR HELP. Immediately call your United States Congressperson and ask them to vote yes on the legislation - Rahall-Whitfield Appropriations Amendment.
The Congressional switchboard is 202-224-3121. You can locate your representative through this link: www.house.gov.
Boycott Canada until the seal hunt is banned
It's 2005 and the cruel, despicable hunt of baby harp seals is under way in Canada. Over 300,000 baby seals will be clubbed to death on Canadian ice flows this year. We must let our northern neighbors know that the slaughter of baby harp seals must end. How can you help? Don't buy Canadian goods and don't cross the bridge or tunnel to spend money in Canada until the Canadian government bans the hunt. Economic action is the only way to get their attention. Also, attend the peaceful demonstration on Saturday, April 9th. It's from noon until 2, in Downtown Detroit. Assembly will be at the Old Mariner's Church next to the Detroit Windsor Tunnel entrance. The demonstration is sponsored by HSUS, IDA, ADAPPT, WAAG, and SMART.
Internet Hunting? How can you stop this madness from coming to Michigan?
Cruel? Inhumane? You Bet! A sadistic loser found a new way to make money off of the suffering of animals. A recent Detroit Free Press article highlighted a website that allows people to sit at their computer and kill animals. Detroit Free Press: High-tech hunting: Site lets you shoot game from home.
Visit our Legislation Page for information about a bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives that will ban internet hunting in Michigan.
City of Wyandotte endangers people, pets and wildlife by setting steel jaw traps on public property
2/17/05 Dangerous to adults, kids, pets and wildlife you bet! In one of the biggest bonehead moves, the City of Wyandotte set several steel jawed traps on its Golf Course to trap coyotes. So far, we know of at least one dog that was trapped and badly injured. To learn how to stop the City from this dangerous practice visit: Stop the Steel Jawed Traps in Wyandotte
UPDATE (2/18/05) A concerned citizen received an email from Mayor Leonard Sabuda it reads in part:
Thank you for your recent email concerning the use of steel jaw traps at the Wyandotte Shores Golf Course. This situation was recently brought to my attention by the president of Jethro’s Place Animal Sanctuary. After our discussion, I instructed our personnel to remove these devices from the golf course. I agree this is not a humane way to deal with the coyotes seen on the golf course, however, if the problem continues, we will need to seek another solution.
Allegan County Animal Control Officer Charged with Animal Cruelty
April, 2005 UPDATE
Hearings continue. The prosecutor has moved to admit evidence of similar instances in the past, where Garlock allegedly left unweaned puppies without food, water or assistance in shelter cages, leading to death. The motion will be heard at 1:30 pm on April 20, 2005. Holland Sentinal Story April 14, 2005
2/16/05 Allegan County Animal Control Officer Jim Garlock was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty as a result of the way he treated 2 week old puppies in the Allegan County Animal Control Shelter. It is alleged that Garlock put the puppies in a steel cage, with hard food and a bowl of water. One of the puppies later died. HollandSentinel.com -Animal officer accused of cruelty 02/16/05.
In 2001 Jethro's Place mounted a letter writing campaign concerning Garlock and his mismanagement of a huge case involving over 150 dogs and cats. Sadly, because of his neglect, over 80 of the animals died. To learn more about Garlock and for contact information visit: the rest of the Garlock story.
City of Detroit Animal Control Shelter Worker Feeds Puppies to Python and is rehired.
Some stories are so sick and twisted it's hard to believe they are true. But this one is. Click link for the rest of the story and contact info:
Shelter worker who fed snakes to python rehired
Help Stop Cat Murderer!
Jethro's Place needs your help to stop a cat murderer. Follow this link and find out more about the case and how you can help:
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