Friday, February 25th, 2005
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Next Year's "Must-Have" Item!
H.B. 2091 & S.B. 5977 authorize a special license plate to raise funds for spaying and neutering of more unaltered pets in Washington State. The plate says "We Love Our Pets!" and has a cute dog and cat cartoon created by nationally syndicated cartoonist Brian Bassett.
Please contact the House and Senate transportation committee members, especially if they are the representative for your district, and encourage them to pass H.B. 2091 and S.B. 5977. Time is running out in the 2005 legislative session so the faster you act, the better the chance of this legislation passing!
Senate Transportation Committee: Haugen, Chair; Jacobsen, Vice Chair; Poulsen, Vice Chair, Swecker; Benson; Eide; Esser; Kastama; Mulliken; Oke (sponsor); Spanel; Weinstein.
House Transportation Committee: Murray, Chair; Wallace, Vice Chair; Woods; Appleton; Buck; Campbell; Curtis; Dickerson; Ericksen; Flannigan; Hankins; Hudgins; Jarrett; Kilmer; Lovick; Morris; Nixon; Rodne; Schindler; Sells; Shabro; Simpson; Skinner; Sullivan, B.; Takko; Upthegrove; Wood.
Remember you can access legislative information on www.leg.wa.gov or click on the links to your left.
Put Your Foot Down on Animal Fighting!
There will be a hearing Thursday, February 24, on House Bill 1579 to stop animal fighting in Washington. This bill will allow police and prosecutors to press charges against anyone involved in animal fighting- from publicizing a fight or providing the place for it to transporting animals for it. This bill is very important so please take a couple of minutes to contact your representative!
The issue
Animal fighting is a cruel and gruesome practice that is also associated with drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and violent crimes. Both dog fighting and cockfighting are illegal in Washington, but these gruesome blood sports continue due to their clandestine and secret nature. These crimes become even more horrifying when family pets are stolen and used as bait or for training animals for fighting. This part of the issue is often overlooked though it is one of the most egregious acts involved with animal fighting.
What you can do
H.B. 1579 is scheduled for a hearing this Thursday, February 24, before the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee and your voice, as well as that of your neighbors, friends, relatives and coworkers is imperative to helping animals.
Click here to see what you can do to help right now! All pertinent information and direct links to legislators are provided: http://hsus.ga4.org/campaign/WA_2005_animal_fighting
Please pass this alert along to everyone you know in Washington who cares for animals. Just a minute of your time is all it will take! Thanks so much for taking time to help animals today!
Marjorie Spiegel Presentation and Book Signing Sunday, March 6th, 5pm!
For one night only, meet Marjorie Spiegel - author of "The Dreaded Comparison: Human and Animal Slavery" and Executive Director of the Institute for the Development of Earth Awareness (IDEA) - as she presents a special preview slideshow from her forthcoming photo documentary book, "THEM".
There will also be a reception, book signing and photo sale, and the chance to meet Marjorie.
This is a FREE event open to the public. Reception and presentation will begin at 5pm at the University of Washington Ethnic/Cultural Center Theater at 3940 Brooklyn Ave. N. in Seattle.
*Sponsored by the Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN) and co-sponsored by CARE, Pasado's Safe Haven, PAWS and Pig's Peace Sanctuary.*
Volunteer at Vegfest!
Vegfest is less than three weeks away! This healthy vegetarian food festival is a great way to help people to discover the many benefits of a vegetarian diet. This year's event is even larger than last year's, with much more food to sample. There will be over 200,000 samples available to give out. But this means that many more volunteers are needed!
If you can volunteer for at least 4 hours during the weekend of March 12th - 13th, you'll receive a free Vegfest T-shirt and free admission to the event!
Many people have already signed up to volunteer, but lots more are needed. There are opportunities for food demonstrating (serving samples), cashiers, restockers, greeters and roles for families. There is a big need for volunteers on Saturday March 12th and on Sunday afternoon. People are also needed to help set up the event on Friday March 11th and to pack everything up on Sunday evening. To sign up as a volunteer, please go to www.vegofwa.org/vegfest/volunteer.html as soon as possible and complete the form. Volunteer for a fun time!
