11.2.05

Dear RMAD Friends,

From the blanket drive to the numerous phone calls we handle each week, we are always dealing with companion animal issues. Because so many animals are still without homes and because people senselessly breed animals for sale, this is the perfect time of year to inform your friends, family, and strangers of the plight of “pets.” Many people give puppies and kittens as gifts, only to see them left at shelters shortly after they realize that the animals are more than just a fuzzy face. If you have time, please write letters to the editors of your local media, asking people to give the gift of a new life to shelter animals, and to boycott the sale of new ones.

If you missed Dawne English’s photos and story from her RMAD-sponsored trip to New Orleans to help the animals rescued after hurricane Katrina, check out http://www.rmad.org/dawnes%20story.html.

Speaking of animals, the blanket drive is still going! You can still drop off blankets at the Ramada Inn (1150 E Colfax Ave.) where they will be divvied up for the shelters and sanctuaries. In Boulder, you can also drop them off at Three Little Figs (2793 Iris Ave.), or call or email Steve and Tami Conley (303 661 3954, TJC1BC@aol.com) to arrange for a pick-up in the Denver/Boulder metro area.

As you know by now, RMAD and Southern Plains Land Trust are having a holiday party on Wednesday, December 7th. Please see the Evite below to RSVP for the event. We will not be selling tickets before the event, but we need an accurate number of attendees so we can plan accordingly. Feel free to inform us of anyone else you would like to receive the Evite.

We are also looking for volunteer help with the following positions: 1. Vegan Bakers! Bakers are asked to bring platters of finger foods or desserts. If you have any valuable services you can provide, we would also like to offer them in our silent auction. 2. Auction set-up: come early and help staff get the venue prepared for the evening. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 5:30. 3. High-Level Auction Item Donations. The better your auction items, the better your fundraiser! Help RMAD staff and volunteers secure quality auction items in your local area using your connections. Please contact Lindsey at lindseys@rmad.org or 303-449-4422 to sign up!!!

RMAD is supporting protests and leafletting at the ConAgra Turkey planet at 1st and Main St. in Longmont. The schedule is:

Thursday - 11/10/05 from 4-5 PM
Monday - 11/14/05 from 12-1 PM
Monday - 11/21/05 from 4-5 PM

These dates are in addition to the event scheduled for Sunday 11/6. Please show your support for the turkeys during this grave month. Leaflets and posters will be provided, but feel free to make your own posters.

In addition to all our other tasks, the phones are always ringing with people looking for help. Sometimes callers just need someone to hear their immense outrage and sadness as a colony of prairie dogs is bulldozed or poisoned. RMAD is finishing the details of its innovative and interactive prairie watchdog website, which will track the status of hundreds of colonies across the Front Range. This site will be a major tool for activists and anyone interested in the prairie ecosystem.

Thanks for all your support!

Chris & Donna




Rocky Mountain Animal Defense Calendar of Events:

Saturday, November 5: Fur Demo

When: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Posters and leaflets will be provided. Bring an umbrella just in case!
Where: Marks Lloyds Furs, 263 Josephine between 2nd and 3rd in Cherry Creek See directions below.

Winter is fast approaching and sadly, fur sales will soon be on the rise for the season. Please help us spread the truth about fur, in Denver.
Here's the scoop about fur:
http://www.furisdead.com/feat/ChineseFurFarms/
http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/fur_and_trapping/
http://www.furisdead.com/getActive.asp
http://www.furisdead.com/photos-traps.asp
http://www.bancrueltraps.com/
http://www.furkills.org/
http://www.infurmation.com

Directions: From I-25 take Speer South to University. Turn Left (North, see Whole Foods Market on your Right after you turn onto University). University turns into Josephine after you cross 2nd. Marks Lloyds will, be on your Left just before 3rd. Don't forget to buy a parking ticket to place on your dash board from one of the green parking boxes marked with a (P) that are located on each block. From 6th Avenue going East, or 8th Avenue going West. go South on York (a one way street) to 3rd. Turn Left (East) on 3rd. Josephine is the next street. Marks Lloyds is behind Little Ollies which you will see on the corner of 3rd and Josephine. Call 303-807-1886 if you need help with directions.

(Note: Mark your calendars for the fun Halloween Demo set for Saturday 29 October at 11:30. Feel free to wear a costume fit for a fur demo and make a fun sign. Also, send me any fun ideas you have. We will be handing out treats and Cruella Devilla will be joining us at Marks Lloyds House of Horrors!!!)


Sunday, November 6: HEALTH Potluck

When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: 2nd floor at the Highlands Methodist, on the corner of 32nd and Osceola, between Sheridan and Federal in Denver

HEALTH welcomes everyone, regardless of dietary preference, to share a plant-based meal (a meal free of animal products), while learning about a more compassionate lifestyle. For the potluck, bring a plant-based dish (no meat, fish fowl, gelatin, dairy, eggs, honey or other animal derived products) to serve at least 8 people. A plant-based dish can be as simple as, cut up fruits or veggies or a bottle of natural apple juice to share. If you are new to the group, please to come as our guest and let us feed you. Those comfortable with plant-based, please feel free to show off, dazzle us with your talent and bring extra if you like. Also bring a serving utensil, your own place setting, your own drink and a recipe card (with some extras to share) listing the ingredients in your dish (Please note on your recipe card if your dish contains hydrogenated oils for the health conscience folks in the group and also if it contains common allergens such as nuts).

Directions: From the S.E., take Federal, North to 29th. Turn left (West) on 29th to Osceola and turn Right (North). Just before 32nd you will see the Church on the left and a parking lot on the right. You may park in the lot if there's room. You can also take Speer Boulevard, North to 32nd, then go West (left) on 32nd.
From the N.E., take Federal, South to 32nd. Turn Right (W) on 32nd to Osceola, the lot will be on your left.
From the West, take Sheridan to 32nd and go East to Osceola. The Church and lot will be on your right. 32nd, runs East from 13th and Ford in Golden all the way to Osceola, for those of you coming from Golden or the west side of town. It changes from 13th to 32nd somewhere behind the Coors plant. Go East on 13th and just stay on the main road.

We will be collecting a small donation (what you can afford) for the rent. They usually charge a $75 fee per use but they are being so kind to only charge us $30 + any extra we collect. Questions? Call 303-449-4422 M-F and leave a message for Ann.


Friday, November 25: Fur Free Friday

When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Cherry Creek

We’ll be on the streets of Denver to greet shoppers and tell them to choose cruelty-free luxury items this year. We will congregate outside of Neiman Marcus and then march to Marks Lloyds.

Wednesday, December 7: RMAD/Southern Plains Land Trust Holiday Extravaganza

When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Oxford Hotel, Lower Downtown Denver

Please click on the link below (“View Evite Invation”) to RSVP for the party. We need to have an accurate head count to accommodate for food and space. Please email DonnaM@rmad.org with any questions or to help out.


Holiday Extravaganza Fundraiser
Please join RMAD and SPLT for our Holiday Fundraiser Extravaganza!
View Evite Invitation

Ongoing: Vegetarian Parents of Denver Meeting

Vegetarian Parents of Denver meet the second Saturday of every month. We discuss a variety of issues, share resources and are even starting an organic food buying club. We welcome parents of children of any age. Bring the kids and we have a babysitter watch them in another room. Our next meeting is June 11 at 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. You can call 303 355 5272 or e-mail Laura Patrick (veganmom2002@yahoo.com) for directions. Or join our online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/compassionate_future/.