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News	January 9, 2009

	See Which Zoos You And Our Experts Chose As The Worst For Elephants In 2008 View
	Beverly Hills Replaces "Owner" With "Guardian" In Their Animal-Related Ordinances Beverly Hills joins 17 cities in recognizing the value of the term “animal guardian” in reference to their animal companions. For info about incorporating the term "guardian" in the animal-related ordinances in your community, please contact Dr. Elliot Katz. View
	Vote For Vegan School Lunches by Jan 14 Thanks to your support, our proposal to have the USDA facilitate daily vegan school lunch options qualified for the second round of voting at Change.org. This round, ending on January 15th, will select the 10 most popular reforms for presentation to the Obama transition team. Please take a minute to enlighten hundreds of thousands of social activists and perhaps the new Obama administration about the benefits of a vegan diet. Sign up on the Change.org website, then visit our vegan school lunch proposal, and click on the number to cast your vote. View

PR and Marketing Volunteers Needed

IDA is looking for skilled and experienced marketing professionals. IDA marketing volunteers will assist in the design and implementation of a strategic marketing plan. Skills desired: two or more years of marketing experience, a portfolio of work (if applicable) and a solid understanding of the animal rights and advocacy movements. Please email volunteer@idausa.org to find out how you can help!

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Billy the Elephant in LA Zoo

Free Billy!

If you live near Los Angeles, attend these meetings.

Everyone else: write letters/e-mails, make phone calls, vote in this L.A. Times poll, and read this great op/ed by Daphne Sheldrick.

Get IDA's incredibly popular "Go Vegan And No Body Gets Hurt" t-shirt for only $16! Long sleeve only $19, even in extra large!

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IDA's 2008 Victories and Highlights from our President and Founder, Dr. Elliot M. Katz

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Please Click and Vote "YES" in this Bozeman, Montana Daily Chronicle poll: Do you think Yellowstone National Park bison should be allowed to roam freely in the Horse Butte area west of the park? Scroll to the bottom of this page and vote "YES!"

In Defense of Animals, located in San Rafael, Calif., is an international animal protection organization with more than 85,000 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.

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