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Friday, September 1, 2017

SEP 2 The Official Animal Rights March (NYC) Public · Hosted by Robert Banks and 4 others

Join me and tons of animal lovers and advocates tomorrow for the Official Animal Rights March.
We will be marching for all the voiceless in unity and peace! We can no longer sit by when there is so much suffering among our world's animals, we're their voice. The more marchers the bigger the impact! The details are below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/936538766485922/?active_tab=about

"Join us on the streets of New York as we march through the city demanding an end to all animal oppression. The animal rights movement is growing at an unprecedented rate and now is the time to join together and unify, let’s make our voices heard and show that the future is vegan.
Join New York Animal Defenders, the Save Movement, Skylands, dXe, PeTA, Catskills sanctuary, LION, and many others at the Flatiron building at 2pm (we encourage people to start arriving as early as noon).
UNTIL EVERY CAGE IS EMPTY"

AGENDA

We are absolutely thrilled to have so many dedicated activists who will be present to UNITE FOR THE ANIMALS. With that said, let us all remember why and for whom we are gathering on this day. We are coming together for the innocent, the ignored, the silenced, and the forgotten. We are gathering to amplify their unheard cries, to cast aside all egos, and to unify as ONE VOICE for innocent animals everywhere. While encouraging that you bring every ounce of energy that makes you a unique warrior, we must also ask that you agree to conduct yourself in a respectful manner at all times. Our actions and words should never endanger the safety or well-being of anyone in attendance. Beyond this day, know that your actions, whether positive or negative, will always be a reflection of animal rights activists everywhere. We must be strong enough to curb our emotions at times, because this struggle is not our own, and because there is so much more at stake than ourselves. The time to act is now. If not you, then whom? If not now, then when?

MEET-UP LOCATION

New York City’s historic Flatiron Building, located on Broadway between 22nd and 23rd Street

TRANSPORTATION

Public transportation is suggested due to the lack of parking throughout the city. However, weekend construction may alter your arrival time so be certain to visit https://www.facebook.com/events/936538766485922/?active_tab=discussion

for the most up-to-date status of subway and bus service.

N, R Trains – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you directly at the meet-up.
D, F, M Trains – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you at 23rd Street and 6th Avenue, just one avenue west of the meet-up
1 Train – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you at 23rd Street and 7th Avenue, two avenues west of the meet-up.
A, C, E Trains – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you at 23rd and 8thAvenue, three avenues west of the meet-up
6 Train – 23rd Street Station – Leaves you at 23rd and Park Avenue, just one avenue east of the meet-up.
L Train – 14th Street/Union Square Station – Leaves you 6 blocks south of the meet-up.

ROUTE

Feel free to show up as early as noon, but please be sure to arrive no later than 1:00pm. Our rally will begin at 2:00pm sharp and will include some inspirational words from accomplished activists from across the country and a lyrical kick-off. We will march SLOWLY down Broadway, passing by Union Square before turning down St. Marks Street and concluding at Tompkins Square Park. We have selected these locations because of their historical significance to both resistance and reform.

HOW TO DRESS/WHAT TO BRING

We are encouraging all participants to unify in wearing black shirts on the day of the march. Any writing on it would preferably have a message relevant to Animal Rights. There will be a limited amount of T-shirts with the march’s logo on it that will be available the morning of the march and will be sold strictly on a first-come first-serve basis.

All participants are encouraged to create their own signs and to post images of them on this page so as to inspire others to do the same. Anyone able to create multiple signs for that day would also be greatly appreciated. A limited amount of signs will be available that day but once again will be distributed to those arriving early.

The most important thing to bring is…YOURSELF. When combined with your love for animals and resolve to fight for their right to exist, we shall surely be laying further groundwork on the path towards total animal liberation.

CHANTS

****The following chants will be utilized during the march in call-and-response form. Responses are written in bold.

There is no excuse
FOR ANIMAL ABUSE!!!
And there will be no rest
FOR ANIMAL ABUSERS!!!

What do we want?
ANIMAL RIGHTS!!!
When do we want it?
NOW!!!

Their flesh
NOT OURS!!!
Their milk
NOT OURS!!!
Their eggs
NOT OURS!!!
Their lives
NOT OURS!!!

Empty cages,
SET THEM FREE!!!
Empty tanks,
SET THEM FREE!!!
Break the chains,
SET THEM FREE!!!

Fur trade
SHUT IT DOWN!!!
Leather trade
SHUT IT DOWN!!!
Wool trade
SHUT IT DOWN!!!
Feather trade
SHUT IT DOWN!!!

Animal testing is a lie,
HOW MANY ANIMALS HAVE TO DIE???

https://www.facebook.com/events/936538766485922/?active_tab=discussion

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Help! In need of loving, forever and humane homes!

Hello all:

National clear the shelter day is over, however there are many shelter pets that need homes ASAP, as they are in danger of being killed! I have posted a few pic's of shelter dogs and cats that are listed as super urgent. If the adoptable pets below don't catch your eye; click the link above the dog or cat pictures for more to choose from! These sweet fur babies need, loving, forever and humane homes.

Remember adoption is a life time commitment; these poor pets have been through enough, so please consider adopting wisely. If you're ready, then they are too. I have a few adopted furry children and I can tell you that It was one of the best decision I ever made! It's not always easy but it's worth it!

Dogs

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/category/su-dogs/

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/blue-a0969462/#

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/jake-a1049201/

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/alvin-a1121626/

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/red-velvet-a1104015/

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/blue-a0969462/#

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/zeus-aka-angel-a1105437/#

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/zelda-a1122121/

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/bella-a1122038/

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/casey-a1113226/

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/tigger-a1071869/#

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/rubia-a1122099/

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/shaggy-a0890082/#

http://nycdogs.urgentpodr.org/jackson-a0965621/

Cats

Please note: kittens less than two months old must be pulled by a rescue, there are many that will work with you to pull a kitten you may want to adopt. Just contact the shelter.

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/super-urgent-cats/

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/starfire-a1122182/

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/morgan-a1122437/

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/party-of-six-kittens-a1122451-a1122456-a1122457-a1122458-a1122459-a1122460/

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/foxy-a1122383/

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/martini-a1122354-and-cosmo-a1122355/

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/kitty-a1113981/

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/ash-a1122433/#

http://nyccats.urgentpodr.org/max-a1037142/

Information below on Nation Clear the shelter day:

http://www.cleartheshelters.com/

Join us to Clear the Shelters on August 19, 2017!

On August 19, 2017, join us at hundreds of participating shelters across the country as we celebrate the adoptions of thousands of pets going to new homes! To express our gratitude for adopting a shelter pet, VIP Petcare will be donating over $200 worth of preventive care services to all pet parents adopting at this event.
In addition, every pet parent will also receive one free dose of Heartgard, and one free dose of Nexgard (for dogs) to get your pet on track for preventing heartworm disease and fleas and ticks, courtesy of Merial. All clinic vouchers must be used in one visit. The online store voucher can be used separately.

For more information about this nationwide pet adoption campaign – Clear the Shelters – including a list of participating shelters, please visit: www.cleartheshelters.com:http://www.cleartheshelters.com/

Para acceder a la información en español, por favor visite: www.DesocuparLosAlbergues.com.

We want you to be part of this awesome adoption event. Did you know that over 50,000 pets found forever homes during Clear the Shelters in 2016? How exciting is that?!

This year our offers include:
• 1 FREE MICROCHIP (limited availability in Florida)
• 1 FREE RABIES VACCINE
• 1 FREE HEARTWORM/LYME COMBINATION TEST (for dogs only)
• 1 FREE VACCINATION PACKAGE (includes Leptospirosis)
• 1 FREE FECAL TEST
• 1 FREE DOSE OF NEXGARD (for dogs only)
• 1 FREE DOSE OF HEARTGARD
• 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER IN OUR ONLINE STORE

Click here to learn more about vaccination packages and other services available at VIP Petcare clinics, and here for services available at Wellness Centers.

If you adopted from a participating shelter, you should have been given our vouchers! To redeem your vouchers, find a clinic near you at vippetcare.com. Then pick a time that is convenient for you and come on in! No appointment is necessary. Please note that the vouchers expire on 12/18/17.

For questions regarding this event, email saveapet@vippetcare.com.

Friday, August 18, 2017

Clear the Shelters

http://www.nycacc.org/Adopt.htm

It's no secret that our homeless animal population results in the killing our millions of adoptable animals yearly. It's a sad reality that no one wants to face! As an animal advocate I have always promoted adopt don't shop, while shelter pets die.

Begin the owner of adopted shelter pets I can attest to the joy of rescuing a shelter animal and the wonderful bond between an adoptive pet and pet parent.

With that said, I want to inform all who are looking to add a new furry family member to their homes; tomorrow is, National Clear the shelters day! It has been a huge success in the past years and we can make it a huge success tomorrow!

Please, keep in mind that these pets need forever, loving, humane homes. So be sure that you want to make a furry friend a forever family member! I know you'll not regret it, once you are sure you want to adopt!

Here's the details:

NBC and Telemundo owned stations are teaming up with hundreds of shelters across the country to host Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive on Saturday, August 19 to help find loving homes for animals in need. Over 50,000 pets found their forever homes in 2016.

http://www.cleartheshelters.com/

Join us to Clear the Shelters on August 19, 2017!

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Please, the elephants need your help!

This is from the Humane Society's website, the link to it access it is below:

https://m.secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=7359&s_src=em_ha_080317&s_subsrc=mobile

Please be so kind as to click on the link above and fill out the form and submit it, the elephants need our help! We're their voice! Thank you all for your hearts!

New York: Take a stand to protect elephants

Photo credit: Adam Peyman/HSI

The passage of S.2098B/A.464B would prohibit the use of elephants in circuses and other traveling shows across the state of New York and put an end to their suffering. The legislature showed strong bipartisan support for this bill. Now, it just needs the governor's signature to become law.

The use of elephants in circuses and other traveling shows brings nothing but misery and suffering to these magnificent animals who are denied everything that is natural and important to them. They are poked and prodded with sharp and painful metal bullhooks, forced to perform ridiculous tricks and endure extreme confinement while chained in trucks and trailers for months of grueling travel.

Elephants in exhibitions also pose public safety risks by bringing people into close proximity to incredibly powerful, unpredictable and stressed wild animals. When an elephant rebels against a trainer’s physical dominance, trainers cannot protect themselves let alone the general public. Elephants in such shows have rampaged, causing injuries to members of the public and injuring and killing handlers.

As the public has become increasingly aware of the plight of elephants, a growing number of states, counties and cities are passing important legislation to address this issue, including New York City.

TAKE ACTION
Please take a moment to call Gov. Cuomo at 518-474-8390 now and urge him to expand this historic move statewide by signing S.2098B/A.464B, the Elephant Protection Act. You can say, "I'm your constituent. Please support S.2098B/A.464B to protect elephants from abuse in circuses and traveling shows."

After your call, use the form below to send a follow-up message. Editing your message will help it stand out.

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Dear Gov. Cuomo,

As a concerned New York resident, I am urging your support of S.2098B/A.464B to prohibit the use of elephants in circuses and other traveling shows.

These elephants are trained with painful punishment using sharp bullhooks, bullied to perform unnatural tricks and endure extreme confinement while chained in trucks and trailers for months at a time. Using elephants in traveling shows also poses serious public safety risks by bringing stressed and powerful wild animals into close proximity with circusgoers.

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So Much Going On!

CM Mendez

CM Johnson

Hello all,

I have been so busy lately as a result, it's been a while since we connected! There's so much going on in the animal advocacy world, there have been some setbacks and some progressive strides. It's always a struggle, fighting for the voiceless! First, I'd like to express joy over Intro 1233 being signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio; way to go Mayor! As some of you know Intro 1233 is a bill that does not allow circuses that feature wild animal acts to perform within NYC. The bill was introduced by Council Member Rosie Mendez which has been eleven years in the making! Council Member Mendez with the help of Council Member Corey Johnson overcame massive odds and brought this bill to victory.

To quote animal advocate John Phillips: "Council Member Johnson used his powerful position as Chair of the Council's Health Committee to get us a vote and push this bill over the finish line. The Council's 43-6 vote to adopt #Intro1233 was a historic win for animals and our political movement -- it never would have happened without these two brave and compassionate elected
officials".

I applaud the determination of these two great animal advocates and Mayor de Blasio for signing the bill into law. It sends a powerful message that NYC will not stand for wild animals to be held as captives for profit any longer. Now these majestic animals will know what they should have known in the first place, freedom and happiness without the misery and the oppressive nature of the for profit trade!