News About Animals - November 24, 2010 - Fur Free Friday Edition

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November 24, 2010   Join Our Fur Free Friday Virtual Demo From Your Computer Or Phone You're just a few clicks away from the world's biggest Fur Free Friday demo - in cyberspace!  Compassionate people around the world are sending a clear message that wearing animal fur is cruel and unnecessary. Israel may soon become the first nation in the world to ban fur. In Bosnia, activists recently convinced a mink farmer to switch from fur farming to growing fruits and vegetables! In the U.S., IDA is gearing up for another season of grassroots education and outreach to encourage the Nordstrom family to stop selling fur in its upscale department stores. This year, everyone can help the estimated 50 million animals killed each year for their fur, no matter where you live, by participating in our first-ever Fur Free Friday virtual demonstration on Facebook and Twitter. It’s easy to do and a great way to spread the word that it’s time for Nordstrom to go Fur Free. Click here to see how it works - you're just seconds away from making your voice heard! Huge Victory For Sea Lions After a year of deliberation, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled to block the National Marine Fisheries Service's killing of federally protected sea lions on the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington. IDA and the Sea Lion Defense Brigade have campaigned against the state-sanctioned sea lion killing for more than three years. “This is a huge victory for sea lions and salmon. We are relieved to see an end to the unethical, politically motivated killing of native, protected sea lions,” said IDA's Northwest Director Matt Rossell. “We hope these agencies will now address the human-caused threats to salmon recovery - over-fishing, introduction of non-native fish, dams and habitat destruction.” Since the lethal removal program began in 2008, IDA and the SLDB have worked to protect the sea lions in the Columbia River and hold agencies accountable to the public for this controversial program. Activists organized dozens of demonstrations, met with government officials, and rallied on the steps of the Oregon capital. IDA fought a court battle to free one sea lion named “Willy,” who was misidentified by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and wrongfully removed from the river. Click here to read more! IDA's Hope Animal Sanctuary Rescues More Animals! On Thursday November 18, Hope Animal Sanctuary Director Doll Stanley responded to a plea for help from Theresa, a Wyatt, Mississippi resident. Theresa was seeking assistance for an 86 year old neighbor, John, who had several unspayed female dogs with litters of puppies. John lives in the rusted-out shell of an old school bus and is barely able to take care of himself, let alone his ever-expanding pack of dogs, so experienced help was desperately needed. Situations like this are why IDA maintains our sanctuary in Mississippi. Click here to read more and see photos. TMZ And Washington Post Cover IDA Defense Of Fish From the Washington Post to TMZ to Australia's Sydney Morning Herald, everyone's talking about IDA's defense of fish. Seems that some are surprised that we'd defend the "lowly" halibut - after all, they tell us, they're "just fish." But somebody's got to speak up when anybody - even a potential U.S. leader - seems to enjoy inflicting pain on other creatures, as Sarah Palin does in her new TV show. This is not partisan politics - anybody who laughs while causing animals to suffer deserves the criticism. Still Time To Order Kids' Book Puppy School For Holiday Gifts! Puppy School, by actor David Dayan Fisher, is the story of a little dog who wanted to make something of his life. He was laughed at and told to give up his dreams. Finding the courage, and with great determination, our little hero goes on an amazing adventure. Great holiday gift book for kids. IDA gets 50 percent of all sales! Fisher has acted in National Treasure, The Librarian, and 24. He now plays CIA agent Trent Kort on NCIS. "This story came to me in a dream," he said. Click here to read an excerpt and order!        'Tis the season to stock up on anti-fur buttons.    Great tax write-off - donate your car or other vehicle to IDA! We do all the legwork!      Click to enter our Vegan Activist All Star contest.    Be A Guardian Tote Bag from EcoJoia. This message was sent to sweetygirl2002@uol.com.br In Defense of Animals, located in San Rafael, Calif., is an international animal protection organization with more than 100,000 members and supporters dedicated to ending the abuse and exploitation of animals by protecting their rights and welfare. IDA's efforts include educational events, cruelty investigations, boycotts, grassroots activism, and hands-on rescue through our sanctuaries in Mississippi, Mumbai, India, and Cameroon, Africa. In Defense of Animals is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We welcome your feedback and appreciate your donations. Please join today! All donations to IDA are tax-deductible. In Defense of Animals 3010 Kerner, San Rafael, CA 94901 Tel. (415) 448-0048 Fax (415) 454-1031 idainfo@idausa.org To unsubscribe, please click here.

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