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News April 30, 2009
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concrete evidence elephants catherine doyleDon't Miss "Concrete Evidence"

Please listen in this Saturday, May 2nd, for a sneak preview of WFL Endangered Stream Live's on-line talk show, "Concrete Evidence." The IDA Elephant Team's Catherine Doyle will be a guest on this special airing that exposes the hidden cruelties and business practices behind zoo walls.

Other guests include stage and screen actor and IDA International Spokesperson Mariana Tosca, and attorneys David Casselman and Sheryl Greene. To listen to Saturday's show or get more information, visit WFL Endangered Stream Live.

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cute rat pic tallJoin the Global Boycott of Procter & Gamble

Take part in the annual international boycott of P&G in protest of the company’s cruel and gratuitous animal testing for cosmetics and household products. With most people opposed to animal testing, and with increasing government acknowledgement of the failure of animal tests and viable alternatives, there is no excuse to engage in animal testing. Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2009, and help us send a message to P&G’s CEO.

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guardian posterMay is Guardian Month!

Are you an animal "guardian" or "owner"? Take a look at this article by Keith Berger of the Boca Raton Examiner explaining how IDA is working to change how society views and treats our companion animals.

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Pigs_Gestation_Crates_jpgSmithfield Factory Farms Linked to Swine Flu

The outbreak of a new flu strain—a nasty mash-up of swine, avian, and human viruses—has infected 1000 people in Mexico and the U.S., killing 68. The World Health Organization warned Saturday that the outbreak could reach global pandemic levels. Is Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork packer and hog producer, linked to the outbreak?

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ObamaPresident Obama Urged To Eliminate Outdated and Wasteful Experiments

The move to eliminate wasteful animal experiments coincides with calls from government agencies, expert panels and scientists to move away from animal models toward modern scientific research technologies. Read IDA's news release here.
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Don't miss Christine Vardaros at NYC's Veggie Pride Parade!

 

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Video: Watch thousands speak up for animals in London!

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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.

In Defense of Animals
3010 Kerner, San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel. (415) 448-0048 Fax (415) 454-1031
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