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Welcome to In Defense of Animals' e-newsletter. Each week we will update you and other dedicated activists on IDA campaign developments. In each issue, you will find a "What you can do" section that will empower you to fight against animal suffering.

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Past issues and topics

Vol. 5, No. 78, December 27, 2006

  1. Have a Vegan New Year
  2. Help Bring Puppy Killers to Justice
  3. IDA Applauds Santa Clara County for Ending Squirrel Poisoning
  4. IDA's 2006 Victories and Highlights
  5. National Geographic Profiles IDA-Africa's Dr. Sherri Speede
  6. One Week Left to Get Discounted Tickets for IDA's Star Studded Benefit Concert

Vol. 5, No. 77, December 20, 2006

  1. Navy's West Coast Training Exercises Threaten Survival of Whales
  2. Urge Congress to Pass the Truth in Fur Labeling Act
  3. IDA Blasts Bay Meadows for Negligence Following Racehorse Deaths
  4. IDA Receives Mountain of OHSU Monkey Records
  5. TV Personality Bob Barker Pledges $300,000 to "Rescue Ruby"
  6. Celebrate National Bird Day on January 5th

Vol. 5, No. 76, December 13, 2006

  1. Start Your Holiday Shopping Now with Animal-Friendly Gifts
  2. Spread Compassion this Holiday Season with Good Food & Cheer
  3. Rep. Dennis Kucinich: Congress' Lone Voice against the AETA
  4. Victory: Successful Outreach Prompts Schumacher Furs to Move from Downtown Portland
  5. Ohio Kitten Killer Gets Maximum Sentence
  6. Reward Money Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Dog Dumping Case

Vol. 5, No. 75, December 06, 2006

  1. IDA's Billboard Campaign Advertises Compassion
  2. New York City Could See Foie Gras Ban
  3. Last Week to Comment on IDA's USDA Elephant Petition
  4. IDA's Guardian of the Month for December - Tony La Russa
  5. Recent Bear Hunts Don't Fare Well
  6. Get Your Tickets for IDA's Star Studded Benefit Concert

Vol. 5, No. 74, November 29, 2006

  1. IDA Joins Unified Response to Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
  2. Avian Flu Outbreak Prompts Massacre of Cats and Dogs in South Korea
  3. Helpful Holiday Tips for Animal Companions
  4. Fur Free Friday Takes a Bite out of Animal Cruelty
  5. Conservationists File Lawsuit to Stop Aerial Wolf Hunt
  6. IDA-India Celebrates 10 Years of Dedicated Service to Animals

Vol. 5, No. 73, November 22, 2006

  1. Bad Reception: Cingular Supports Rodeos
  2. Leading Scientists Urge Japan to Stop Dolphin Slaughter
  3. Sponsor an Orphaned African Chimpanzee this Holiday Season
  4. The Tragic Parody of the Annual Presidential Turkey Pardon
  5. Fur Free Friday This Week!
  6. Paula Abdul to Host IDA Benefit at Paramount Studios

Vol. 5, No. 72, November 15, 2006

  1. One Week Left to Plan for Fur Free Friday
  2. Urge Congress to Stop Animal Testing by Federal Agencies
  3. USDA Extends Public Comment Period for IDA's Petition to Help Elephants
  4. House Passes Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
  5. Lucky Dog Survives Georgia Shelter's Gas Chamber
  6. Scientists Say Elephants Experience Self-Awareness

Vol. 5, No. 71, November 8, 2006

  1. Beijing Executes Dogs in Mass Cull
  2. Virginia Prepares for Cruel Bear Hunt
  3. Help Get IDA's Anti Fur Announcement to TV Viewers
  4. Save the Date: Benefit for In Defense of Animals
  5. Alaskans Seek an End to Aerial Hunting
  6. Start Planning Your Gentle Thanksgiving

Vol. 5, No. 70, November 1, 2006

  1. Act Now to Save Animal Activism
  2. New Jersey Governor Moves to Stop Bear Hunt
  3. Your Calls Needed to End Horse Slaughter!
  4. IDA’s Guardian of the Month for November – Ann Allen
  5. 2007 Calendar to Benefit IDA-Africa Hot Off the Presses
  6. Promote Compassionate Shopping this Fur Free Friday

Vol. 5, No. 69, October 25, 2006

  1. Dog Tracks Accused of Falsifying Injury Reports
  2. Principal Shoots Orphaned Kittens on School Grounds
  3. Congressmen Say Sea Lions Must Die
  4. Celebrate World GO VEGAN Days This Weekend
  5. Continental Airlines Grounds Illegal Cockfighting
  6. Investigation Uncovers Monkey Factory Farms

Vol. 5, No. 68, October 18, 2006

  1. Support IDA's USDA Petition to Protect Elephants in Zoos
  2. Help End Cruel Primate Alcohol Studies
  3. Urge the FDA to Require Truth in Labeling on Egg Cartons
  4. Three Monkeys Released from Vivisection Torture at UCSF
  5. IDA-Project Hope Rescues Three Emaciated Horses
  6. European Union Moves to Ban Sale of Dog and Cat Fur

Vol. 5, No. 67, October 11, 2006

  1. Make Your City the Next Guardian City
  2. Two Teens Torture 21 Turkeys to Death
  3. Veganism & Ahimsa: The Power of Compassionate Nonviolence
  4. Victory: Pres. Bush Signs Historic PETS Act
  5. Philadelphia Zoo Closes Elephant Exhibit
  6. Suspect Sought in Blind Mare's Rape and Murder

Vol. 5, No. 66, October 04, 2006

  1. New Jersey Assemblyman to Propose State Foie Gras Ban
  2. TV Chef Emeril Lagasse Promotes Foie Gras Cruelty
  3. Urge New Jersey Governor to Stop Bear Hunt
  4. IDA's Guardian of the Month for October - Carol Alban
  5. Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Bill to Ban Cruel Dog Chaining
  6. Thousands Enjoy World Vegetarian Day in San Francisco

Vol. 5, No. 65, September 27, 2006

  1. Support Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act
  2. IDA Helps with Spay/Neuter Clinic in Waveland, Miss.
  3. Groups Unite to Oppose Japanese Dolphin Slaughter
  4. IDA Distributes $30,000 to Assist 111 Rescued Canadian Horses
  5. Cole Brothers Circus May Drop Elephants from Act
  6. Reminder: World Vegetarian Day in San Francisco this Weekend

Vol. 5, No. 64, September 20, 2006

  1. Chicago Foie Gras Ban in Danger of Repeal
  2. Teen Brothers Bake Puppy to Death in Oven
  3. Dog Rescuer Arrested for Saving Dying Canine's Life
  4. Live Elephant Exploited for Art Exhibit
  5. Kenneth Williams in the News and On the Road
  6. IDA Blasts Safari Park for Cruelly Separating Elephants

Vol. 5, No. 63, September 13, 2006   

  1. Japan Dolphin Day: Abolish the Slaughter
  2. Stop Abuse of Chimpanzee "Actors"
  3. USDA Takes a Stand Against Abuse of Show Horses
  4. Fur Free Friday 2006 is Coming
  5. World Vegetarian Day in San Francisco
  6. World Farm Animals Day Off to Great Start

Vol. 5, No. 62, September 06, 2006   

  1. URGENT: House to Vote on Horse Slaughter Ban Thursday, Sept. 7th
  2. Help Get IDA's "Veganism: The Power of Compassion" Ad on TV
  3. Elephant Appreciation Day is September 22nd
  4. IDA's Guardian of the Month for September - Marcy Schaaf
  5. VICTORY: 11 "CU-34 Monkeys" Transferred to Sanctuary
  6. Dog Granted Protection Order in Domestic Violence Dispute

Vol. 5, No. 61, August 30, 2006   

  1. New Elephant Abuse Allegations Surface at El Paso Zoo
  2. Chicago Foie Gras Ban Under Attack
  3. Help Save Endangered Steller Sea Lions
  4. Pig Documentary to Air Nationally
  5. Participate in National Primate Liberation Week
  6. Hurricane Katrina - One Year Later

Vol. 5, No. 61, August 23, 2006   

  1. USDA Seeking Public Comments on IDA's Elephant Petition
  2. Animal Companions Abandoned in Lebanon Need Help
  3. Help Save Feral Cat Colony at Netherlands Resort
  4. Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Threatens Freedom of Speech
  5. Country Western Star Troy Gentry Charged in Hunting Scam
  6. International Anti-Fur Coalition Entreats Fashion Designers to Oppose Cruelty

Vol. 5, No. 60, August 16, 2006   

  1. Stop the U.S. Forest Service's Deadly Predator Control Program
  2. Protest Japan's Annual Dolphin Slaughter
  3. Help Prevent Captive Big Cat Attacks
  4. IDA Co-Sponsors National Feral Cat Summit
  5. IDA Continues to Transport Animals from Hurricane-Ravaged Mississippi
  6. AR 2006 Conference Educates and Inspires Advocates

Vol. 5, No. 59, August 9, 2006   

  1. Oregon Zoo Euthanizes Elephant due to Foot Disorders
  2. World Go Vegan Days Coming October 27th to 29th
  3. IDA Co-Sponsored Compassion for Animals Road Expedition #4 is Underway
  4. Victory: Congress Passes Historic PETS Act
  5. U.S. Travel Agents Boycott International Tourism Expo in South Korea
  6. Attend 7th Annual IDA-Africa Art Auction & Fundraiser

Vol. 5, No. 58, August 2, 2006   

  1. China Viciously Massacres 54,000 Dogs in Rabies Scare
  2. Save Horses from the Omak Suicide Race
  3. New Doc "Dark Water Rising" Illuminates Katrina Rescue Efforts
  4. IDA's Guardian of the Month for August – Mike McCoy
  5. IDA to Honor Moby with Distinguished Guardian Award at AR2006
  6. B-52s Singer Promotes IDA's Feral Cat Campaign in NYC

Vol. 5, No. 57, July  26, 2006   

  1. Help Baby Chicks Shipped Cross-Country
  2. Government Plans to Approve Deadly Drift Gillnet Fishing
  3. Rio de Janeiro to Vote on Animal Research Ban
  4. IDA Files Complaint with USDA on Behalf of St. Louis Zoo Elephant
  5. Imperial Beach, Calif. Becomes Newest Guardian City
  6. International Day for Korean Dogs and Cats a Success

Vol. 5, No. 56, July  19, 2006   

  1. URGENT: Tell U.S. Leaders to Let American Evacuees Take Animal Companions Out of Lebanon
  2. Golden Gate Restaurant Association Joins Canadian Seafood Boycott
  3. IDA Supporters Help Halt Geese Kill in Scotia, N.Y.
  4. IDA-Project Hope Rescues Two Horses with Panola County Sheriff's Dept.
  5. Summer Means More Suffering for Animals on Fur Farms
  6. IDA's World Go Vegan Days is October 27th to 29th

Vol. 5, No. 55, July  12, 2006   

  1. IDA's Guardian of the Month for July - California Assemblymember Lloyd Levine
  2. IDA'S Guardians Magazine Now Available
  3. World Vegetarian Day in San Francisco
  4. IDA Helps Rescued Rats Find New Homes
  5. What Lab-Grown Meat Could Mean for Animals
  6. IDA-Sponsored Humane Leadership Academy a Success

Vol. 5, No. 54, July  05, 2006   

  1. Intensive Fishing Threatens Pacific Coast Marine Animals
  2. Bill to Ban Foie Gras Introduced in New Jersey
  3. Oppose Opening of New Dolphinarium in France
  4. In Memory of Raymond D. Giraud, Animal Activist
  5. Lawmakers Move to Protect Animal Companions in Emergencies
  6. Spanish Parliament Considers Rights for Great Apes

Vol. 5, No. 53, June  28, 2006   

  1. IDA Calls for Federal Investigation of Elephant's Death at L.A. Zoo
  2. Report Uncovers Severe Animal Cruelty at Oregon Dairy
  3. Promote Freedom for Animals on Independence Day
  4. IDA-India Carries On Tradition of Compassion for Animals
  5. International Day for Korean Dogs and Cats
  6. Catalonian Region of Spain Moves to Ban Bullfights

Vol. 5, No. 52, June  21, 2006   

  1. Stop Horse Massacre in National Wildlife Refuge
  2. Make Someone's Day—Appreciate an Animal Advocate
  3. National Zoo Plans to Expand Elephant Exhibit – And Herd
  4. 4th "Compassion for Animals Road Expedition" Begins in July
  5. The Special Chimpanzees of IDA-Africa
  6. Whole Foods Market Ends Sale of Live Crustaceans

Vol. 5, No. 51, June  14, 2006   

  1. Beloved Elephant Gita Dies at L.A. Zoo
  2. Japan Imperils 20-Year Ban on Commercial Whaling
  3. IDA and FARM Co-Sponsor Ads about Global Warming Crisis
  4. Landmark "Hunter Harassment" Case Won in Pennsylvania
  5. IDA-PH Gives Desperate Dog New Hope
  6. World Vegetarian Day in San Francisco

Vol. 5, No. 50, June  7, 2006   

  1. Stop Export of Elephants to Foreign Zoos
  2. IDA Joins Manatee Coalition
  3. Man Who Beheaded Cat May Escape Punishment
  4. IDA's June Guardian of the Month: Siglinda Scarpa
  5. Join IDA's Elephant Task Force
  6. International Day for Korean Dogs and Cats

Vol. 5, No. 49, May  31, 2006   

  1. N.Y. Gov Gives Foie Gras Producer $420,000 Taxpayer Subsidy
  2. Philadelphia Considers Foie Gras Ban
  3. San Diego Animal Advocates Capture Rodeo Cruelty
  4. Portland Fur Store Refuses City-Sponsored Mediation
  5. Kentucky Derby Winner's Injury Highlights Horseracing Dangers
  6. Animal Rights 2006 Conference Schedule Posted

Vol. 5, No. 48, May  24, 2006   

  1. Take Action: Bring IDA's Guardian Campaign to Your City
  2. IDA Declares June "Animal Guardian Month"
  3. Alaska's Brutal Predator Control Plan
  4. Six Flags Marine World "Free Speech Policy" Ruled Unconstitutional
  5. New Study Connects Meat Eating to Global Warming
  6. Win FREE TIX to the Humane Leadership Academy

Vol. 5, No. 47, May  17, 2006   

  1. Teens Accused of Torturing and Killing Dog
  2. Iowa to Reclassify Dogs as "Farm Products"?
  3. Urge Legislators to Pass the PETS Act
  4. Animal Snuff Fetish Videos Spread Online
  5. Stop Slaughter of America's Wild Horses for Meat
  6. California Considers Elephant Protection Act 

Vol. 5, No. 46, May  10, 2006   

  1. Mother's Day is for Animals, Too
  2. Help Save Marine Mammals Caught in Drive Hunt from a Life of Captivity
  3. Urge TV Shows to Drop Jack Hanna
  4. A Cross-Country Dog Rescue Road Trip
  5. IDA Holds Protest at Korean Consulate in San Francisco
  6. Wanaque, NJ Declares May 10, 2006 "Animal Guardian Day"

Vol. 5, No. 45, May  3, 2006   

  1. Global Day of Action Against Procter & Gamble
  2. Santa Clara County Becomes Newest Guardian Community
  3. Florida Passes Healthy School Lunch Resolution
  4. IDA's Guardian of the Month for May: Bruce Zeman
  5. World Week for Animals in Laboratories a Success
  6. Attend Humane Leadership Academy in NYC

Vol. 5, No. 44, April  26, 2006   

  1. IDA, PETA Expose Cruelty on Chinese Fur Farms at White House
  2. IDA Rescues 40 Roosters after Cockfighting Bust
  3. World Week for Animals in Laboratories In Full Swing
  4. Victory! Chicago Bans the Sale of Foie Gras
  5. IDA Proceeds with Litigation against Fraudulent Researcher
  6. IDA-India's Compassionate Children's Club

Vol. 5, No. 43, April  19, 2006   

  1. Maine Protects Animal Victims of Domestic Violence
  2. Cold-Blooded Killing of Canadian Seals Continues
  3. Santa Cruz Island Pigs Need Your Help
  4. IDA Online: Fostering Community and Education
  5. Two States Ban Hog-Dog Rodeos
  6. IDA Radio Spot Featuring Bob Barker Airs in L.A.

Vol. 5, No. 42, April  12, 2006   

  1. Help Project Hope Continue Its Lifesaving Work
  2. States Debate Hog-Dog Rodeo Bans
  3. World Unites Against Chinese Fur Industry Cruelty
  4. IDA-Africa Welcomes New Arrivals
  5. IDA Intervention Helps Animals at Waveland Animal Shelter
  6. Organize an Event for WWAIL This Month

Vol. 5, No. 42, April  05, 2006   

  1. Portland Fur Protests Making Waves
  2. IDA's World Week For Animals In Laboratories
  3. IDA PSAs Educate and Inform
  4. IDA's Guardian of the Month for April
  5. On the Road with Vegan Bodybuilder Kenneth Williams
  6. IDA's eBay Auction for the Animals

Vol. 5, No. 41, March  29, 2006   

  1. IDA Accuses Philly Zoo of Violating Endangered Species Act
  2. Animal Advocates Declare Victory Over Starbucks
  3. Korean Dogs Rescued from Abusive Meat Rancher
  4. IDA Honors Labor Leader Cesar Chávez
  5. Victory: Boulder County Ends Deer Culls
  6. Attend Animal Rights National Conference 2006

Vol. 5, No. 40, March 22, 2006   

  1. IDA Accuses Philly Zoo of Violating Endangered Species Act
  2. Animal Advocates Declare Victory Over Starbucks
  3. Korean Dogs Rescued from Abusive Meat Rancher
  4. IDA Honors Labor Leader Cesar Chávez
  5. Victory: Boulder County Ends Deer Culls
  6. Attend Animal Rights National Conference 2006

Vol. 5, No. 39, March 15, 2006   

  1. Truth in Fur Labeling Act Can Save Cats and Dogs
  2. Four Seasons' "Foie Gras Festival" is in Bad Taste
  3. State Animal Crimes Bill Needs Support
  4. Help Get IDA's Primate Research Announcement to TV Viewers from Coast to Coast
  5. SHARK and Starbucks Meet to Discuss Rodeo Sponsorship
  6. Wild Animal Ban for British Traveling Circuses

Vol. 5, No. 38, March 8, 2006   

  1. Canadian Seals Get a Little Help from their Friends
  2. Scotland to Ban Cosmetic Tail-Docking for Dogs?
  3. Serial Animal Killer At Large in Arkansas
  4. Wildlife Authorities Testify for Elephant Protection
  5. "Go Green - Go Veg" This Saint Patrick's Day
  6. Celebrate Meatout with Free Veggie Burgers 

Vol. 5, No. 37, March 1, 2006   

  1. IDA Blasts CU Plans to Send Monkeys to Wake Forest for Research
  2. Police Arrest 30 at South Carolina Cockfight
  3. Help Stop Aerial Gunning of Alaskan Wolves
  4. IDA/SHARK Starbucks-Rodeo Protest Coming to A Town Near You
  5. Help Expose Cruelty During IDA's World Week For Animals In Laboratories
  6. IDA Makes the News 

Vol. 5, No. 36, February 22, 2006   

  1. Alaskan Wolves Under Deadly Aerial Attack
  2. Navy Sonar Causes Beached Whale Deaths
  3. Stop the Slaughter of Yellowstone's Wild Bison
  4. Warning: Greenies Treats Could Be Fatal for Dogs
  5. Three Swedish Restaurants Renounce Foie Gras
  6. Goodall and Greek Dissect Primate Experimentation 

Vol. 5, No. 35, February 15, 2006   

  1. USDA Betrays Horses and the American Public
  2. Urge Your Representative to Support the Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act
  3. Canada's Annual Seal Slaughter Set for Late March
  4. IDA Joins International Protest of Chinese Cat and Dog Fur
  5. Bob Barker Urges L.A. City Council to Help Elephants
  6. Mexico Bans Import and Export of Marine Mammals and Primates 

Vol. 5, No. 34, February 08, 2006   

  1. IDA Exposes Negligence at Waveland Animal Shelter
  2. New York Could Make Using Animals in Crimes a Felony 
  3. IDA Files Legal Petition Charging Zoos With AWA Violations
  4. IDA February Guardian of the Month - Karen Smith
  5. IDA's Matt Rossell Speaks Out Against Bullhooks in Nebraska
  6. USDA Defies American Horse Slaughter Ban

Vol. 5, No. 33, February 01, 2006   

  1. Stop Breeders from Selling Unweaned Baby Birds
  2. Alaska Resumes Aerial Gunning of Wolves
  3. Chronic Wasting Disease Prions Found in Deer Meat
  4. IDA Holds Massive Protest Against Chinese Cat and Dog Fur
  5. February is Responsible Animal Guardian Month
  6. IDA Facilitates National Television Premiere of The Witness 

Vol. 5, No. 32, January 25, 2006   

  1. National Zoo Euthanizes Ailing Elephant
  2. City Officials Threaten to Evict Dalhart's No-Kill Animal Shelter
  3. Help Ban Horse Drawn Carriages in New York City
  4. IDA-Africa's Year In Review
  5. IDA Sponsors New Jersey Black Bear Contraception Project
  6. Louisiana District Attorney Prosecutes Dog Fighting Kingpin 

Vol. 5, No. 31, January 18, 2006   

  1. Join IDA in Protesting the Chinese Cat and Dog Fur Trade
  2. Help Bring Notorious Dog Fighting Kingpin to Justice
  3. Stop Bow Hunting in National Wildlife Refuge
  4. IDA Declares February to be "Responsible Animal Guardian Month"
  5. IDA's Undercover TV Celebrates One-Year Anniversary 
  6. Flap Over Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill Continues!

Vol. 5, No. 30, January 11, 2006   

  1. Urgent Alert: U.S. Horse Slaughter Ban at Risk
  2. Hawaii and Washington to Consider Foie Gras Bans
  3. FOX News Reports on IDA's Campaign to Save Exotic Point Reyes Deer
  4. Northwest IDA Anti-Fur Demonstrations Heating Up
  5. IDA Releases 2005 Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants List
  6. Time to gear up for Meatout 2006!

Vol. 5, No. 29, January 4, 2006   

  1. IDA's January Guardian of the Month - Dr. George Cattiny
  2. Help Protect Farmed Animals During Interstate Transport
  3. Protest Animal Abuse When the Circus Comes to Your Town
  4. IDA's Campaign to Stop Mark Laudenslager's Cruel Primate Experiments Intensifies
  5. IDA Continues Hurricane Relief Effort Through the New Year
  6. Registration for Animal Rights 2006 Conference Starts January 16th

It is the policy of In Defense of Animals to no longer use language that accepts the current concept of animals as property, commodities and/or things. Rather than refer to ourselves or others as "owners" of animals we share our lives with, we now refer to ourselves and others as "guardians" of our animal friends and to animals as "he" or "she" rather than "it." Guardians do not buy or sell animals; instead they rescue and adopt. We urge you to do the same.

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