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Last updated July 07, 2008

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bullet The rallies at Posh Puppy store in Scottsdale continue.
Please note the time change due to increasing temperatures.  Instead of the usual 10am to noon, we will gather at 9am starting this Saturday, June 28.  Signs and hand-outs are provided. CRITICAL REMINDER: DO NOT PARK OR WALK on Northsight Shopping Center property. Please park in the Home Depot lot north of Northsight Center and DO NOT cut through the Northsight Center lot. Stay on the sidewalk. Posh Puppy and property management are demanding police issue trespasses.

What: Pro-Adoption Anti-Puppy Mill Rally
When: 9 - 11am Saturday mornings, ongoing
Where: Posh Puppy store - 15060 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale (west side of street across from Sam's Club, north of Raintree)

 
bullet Host a House Party for the Animals!
In 2006, Arizona helped to raise the bar for farm animal protection across the country by passing Proposition 204, the Humane Treatment of Farm Animals Act.  Since that time, there have been some tremendous changes made in the factory farming industry.  Your help is needed to continue this trend!  We need to continue the fight for humane treatment of farm animals.

I urge you to take a stand for the humane treatment of animals by hosting a House Party for the animals on July 27th.  Hosting a party is easy and fun!  It doesn't have to be a huge event - just family and friends getting together for a good cause.  We want to have as many events as possible! It would be great to have people from across Arizona stand up and show our support for the California campaign.  Every party we host in Arizona is a victory party for our work on Prop 204!
For details on how you can host (or attend) a party, visit: http://www.party2win.com/humanecalifornia/index.cfm

 
bullet Take a moment to urge Starbucks to provide more vegan options!
Starbucks has created a new Web site, www.mystarbucksidea.com, to solicit suggestions for new products (click on the "Share" button).  While the company is well-known for offering soy milk at every location, its selection of vegan-friendly food items is almost non-existent.

Starbucks has told PETA that it takes the comments received from the new Web site very seriously, so please take a few minutes today to ask the company to start offering vegan pastries, snacks, and sandwiches!  It only takes a moment to register, and submitting an idea could go a long way toward making Starbucks more vegan-friendly and compassionate.

 

Legislative Updates...

bullet Thanks to all who called in to support HB 2485, the unlawful public sale of animals bill! 
It successfully passed the Senate and the House, thanks to your support!  This bill is a big step forward in helping to combat the pet overpopulation crisis.

 
bullet Help Get Animal-Friendly Representative in Congress
Rebecca Schneider, a huge animal advocate, will be running against Representative Flake, the Congressional Representative with the worst record in the state on animal issues, for Arizona Congressional District Six.  Please do what you can to support her campaign!
www.schneider2008.com
 
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Anti-Cruelty Measure certified for the November Ballot
California Secretary of State Debra Bowen today certified an anti-cruelty ballot initiative for the statewide general election on November 4, 2008. Californians for Humane Farms, sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States, Farm Sanctuary and other animal protection groups, family farmers, veterinarians and public health professionals, said the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act will provide the most basic protection to nearly 20 million animals confined in industrial factory farms in California: that they merely be able to turn around and extend their limbs.   For more info on the campaign, visit:  http://www.humanecalifornia.org/

In California, The Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act has been added to the ballot for this fall. This measure would provide the most basic protection to farm animals: merely allowing them to turn around and extend their limbs. The purpose of the measure is to prevent three of the most cruel and inhumane forms of extreme confinement in the world of animal agribusiness: veal crates, battery cages, and gestation crates. And as moderate as these reforms are, this would be the most important step forward for farm animals in history impacting 20 million animals in California!   Please, do what you can to help!

 

Check out the latest additions..

bullet New cookbook - only available online:  The Tao of Tofu
Tofu has been a dietary mainstay in Asia for hundreds of years, but has only recently become commonplace in the west. While tofu is now easy to find, recipes using it in an authentic context have not been, until now! The Tao of Tofu, by Chef Robert Church, contains over 100 delicious Asian tofu recipes. Dishes were selected from China, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, all places where tofu is eaten daily and prepared with a great deal of care and creativity. You will find an extensive variety of recipes including:  Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Main Dishes, Sushi, Curries, Rice and Noodle Dishes.  Additionally, the book contains in-depth sections on Asian ingredients, kitchen tools, special cooking techniques, and of course tofu. All the recipes are meatless and written for a western kitchen.  The Tao of Tofu is available through Robert’s web-site, at www.chefrobertchurch.com , or through the printing house as either a paperback book or downloadable e-book at www.lulu.com .  Contact Robert at: rchurch@chefrobertchurch.com
 
bullet The Dhaba
1872 E Apache Blvd. (Located at India Plaza, Tempe, AZ.  Major cross streets are Apache Blvd & McClintock.)
Tempe, AZ  85281
Phone: 480.446.2824
Fax: 480.446.2825
http://www.the-dhaba.com
Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
It appears as though they use varying amounts of dairy products in their vegetarian dishes. But, they say everything is made fresh.
Quote from the website:  "Because we value your input and would like to create dishes which reflect your taste; we encourage your participation by suggesting dishes for our creative Chefs to bring to life once again."

 
bullet Two new all-vegetarian restaurants in town!
Fresh Mint Vegetarian Thai at 13802 N Scottsdale Blvd Scottsdale (near Thunderbird)  and Woodlands Vegetarian South Indian at 4980 W Ray Rd. in Tempe.  Check them out and let us know what you think!

 
bullet Veg options in Yuma and beyond!
"I am the owner of Nature's Express, a healthier fast food restaurant in Yuma that is completely plant based. We are planning to open up more stores. Our next restaurant will be in San Diego and is opening in September.  I am an oncologist so the motivation for the restaurant is primarily a health related focus - see our website natures-express.com "

 
bullet Notes from Vegan Outreach:  Dealing with Family
Vegan Outreach asked their members about dealing with intractable family members.  Here are some excerpts from a few of the many responses they received.

 
bullet Check Out THREE New Local Animal Rights Groups in Arizona
Animal Rights NOW! - A student and community organization in Flagstaff, Arizona. Their main goal is to educate our community about animal rights and adopting a cruelty free lifestyle (and winning them over with our amazing cup cakes!). They table often, show films, invite guest speakers, hold demonstrations, and throw potlucks. 

Angels 4 Animals - mostly for teens and college students but anyone in AZ can join.
Visit http://www.freewebs.com/pvccangels4animals/  for information on the club, events in the valley, tips on caring for animals and going/being vegetarian-vegan, recipes as well as general info on animal rights and welfare.  The main goal of Angels 4 Animals is to get to word out about animal abuse and find ways to help stop it.  They'll also be working on various campaigns in the community such as getting healthy vegetarian/vegan foods at restaurants or tabling against fur/leather.

Animal Rights Meetup Group in the Phoenix area
 http://animalrights.meetup.com/cities/us/az/tempe
Promoting local protests & demonstrations that raise awareness of animal suffering.

 
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Save the date for Taking Action for Animals
The largest national conference for the animal protection movement. The event is designed to motivate, inspire, and teach practical skills to seasoned advocates and newcomers to animal protection from around the globe. The fourth annual Taking Action for Animals conference will be held July 19-21, 2008 in Arlington, Virginia.

Registration will include:

* Keynote sessions
* Training workshops
* A Lobby Day on Capitol Hill
* More than 50 exhibitors
* A banquet dinner hosted by comedian Carol Leifer, writer for "Seinfeld," "The Larry Sanders Show," and "Saturday Night Live"
* Two lunches
* Social events
* Invaluable opportunities for networking with colleagues, mentors, and fellow advocates

Almost 1,000 people attended the 2007 conference. Don't miss this chance to get more involved -- join us in July! Visit www.takingactionforanimals.org  often for program updates and registration information.

 

 

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