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All kinds of critters needing foster homes: Hopalong Happenings - June 2024
A cornucopia of animals, transition & healing, and a warm welcome
A cornucopia of animals, transition & healing, and a warm welcome
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Was Your Pet Born to be a Star?
Join? to raise funds to help the animals ¨C and possibly snag a calendar cover! It¡¯s easy to enter: Take a photo of your pet, submit it online, then get your family and friends to vote for your pet¡¯s adorable picture. All entrants are guaranteed a spot in the calendar!?
The runs from May 20th to June 24th. All funds raised from entry fees and votes support the shelter animals. |
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| | | A Veritable Cornucopia of Animals?
While the Hopalong team is still based in Oakland, one of the things that¡¯s been a lot of fun for us since becoming part of Marin Humane is getting to see and hear stories of all the other animals ¨C not just dogs and cats - that come through Marin Humane¡¯s doors. We have Nightguard, the Barbary ring-necked dove, Prada the red-eared slider turtle, Rasmus the guinea pig, Sir Pent the Python, and Dora the rabbit. Marin Humane also rescues wildlife!?
There are loads of guinea pigs and rabbits looking for both foster and adoptive homes, so check out the full array of adorable animals alongside all the pups and kitties! We regularly encounter cuteness overload, and we love it. Come visit our Novato campus or |
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| | Celebrating Happy Hounds¡¯ 20th Anniversary!
Happy Hound Play and Daycare just celebrated their 20th anniversary in their beautiful building in Oakland. They've been an amazing supporter of the Hopalong Program over the years ¡ª donating a new van to help us with transport, and office space that allowed us to expand our dog area in 2020. In addition, they've fostered dogs free of charge to us.
Our?dogs have a ball there, socializing and playing all day, and enjoying a sweet tuck-in for boarding each evening. It's a huge help to our program, especially for the big dogs, and we ³¦²¹²Ô¡¯³Ù be more grateful to the owner Suzanne Golter and all her amazing staff. Thank you and congratulations Happy Hound! Check them out at !? |
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| | | As big dogs continue to overwhelm shelters in California, the Bay Area continues to struggle. Oakland Animal Shelter remains incredibly full, and the more big dogs we adopt out, the more we can take in from other area shelters. Our Behavior and Training Department does a great job learning about all the dogs in our Novato shelter, and adopts out our big dogs often with comprehensive programs and suggestions to set them up for success in their new home. ?
We're always in need of big dog fosters, so please contact jboyd@... if you¡¯re available to foster over the summer. Our dogs would love to get a break from the shelter environment and relax, stretch their legs, and have a ball with available families. ?
In the meantime, check out some of our big dogs for adoption on our website! . |
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| | | Transitions and Healing
Animals come to us in all kinds of conditions, and many need medical help before adoption. After being treated by our wonderful veterinary team, the vast majority recuperate in foster care when it¡¯s available. It never ceases to amaze us when fosters step forward offering patience, care, and love to help the animals heal and recuperate in a home setting. With bandages needing changing and medication dispensed, these unsung heroes generously give their time and hearts to helping many of our animals heal, and we are incredibly grateful. ?
Two of our recent sweet peas who are now doing beautifully include Chicha the puppy found in a stolen car in Oakland with head trauma (now fully recovered), and Seamus the gargantuan cat who came to us extremely overweight at 30 pounds, (who has now lost a third of his entire body weight)! It takes a village, and we are always in awe of people¡¯s generosity towards animals. |
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| | You are Always Welcome!?
You¡¯re always welcome to visit us at either of our two locations, as well as join us as a volunteer or foster at any time! We love our community and enjoy staying connected. We are part of a greater whole with Marin Humane which means we now have two locations ¨C Oakland and Novato.
To schedule a visit, contact Juliet Boyd at?jboyd@.... To find out more about becoming a volunteer or foster, please visit our "?section!
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Catch up on the latest SGN field news!
Dear Giraffe Friends,
This World Giraffe Day, Save Giraffes Now is excited to share a few of the projects we have been working on recently, including:
- Facilitating the move of 10 new giraffe to Ruko Community Conservancy in Kenya to improve the gene pool and to expand the herd which should one day help to populate the Great Rift Valley.
- Reintroducing giraffe to areas they have not been for decades and where they can now be protected (Botswana and South Africa).?
- Coordinating other translocations in Kenya, Botswana, and South Africa to increase genetic diversity and improve sex ratios in herds.?
- Improving water accessibility for giraffe, wildlife, people, and livestock by creating new boreholes on community lands.?
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Surveying within the Athi-Kapiti Plains in Kenya to determine the best placement for boreholes.
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- Maintaining ongoing ranger and community scout support in multiple landscapes.?
- Continuing to support our sweet little calf at Ruko Community Conservancy whose mother rejected him back in February.
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The young calf at Ruko Community Conservancy will be bottle fed until he is around a year old.?
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The entire Save Giraffes Now team extends our thanks to you for help protecting these beloved gentle giants. Our success would not be possible without you.?
Warmest regards,
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Support Save Giraffes Now
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Save Giraffes Now has accomplished so much for giraffe since our inception 5 years ago, but there is still more to do. Please join us in our fight to save giraffe from extinction now so they can live freely and safely for generations to come.
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Animal Rising - AJA Lunchtime Live - June 27
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We¡¯re getting to know the group behind the largest investigation into animal farming in the history of the UK¡ Animal Rising. This month they released an expos¨¦ of 45 farms that had been certified "RSPCA Assured" by the world's oldest animal welfare charity.
The group was also behind last summer¡¯s unprecedented disruption at Britain's Grand National horse race that garnered front page stories across the country and headlines around the world.
We'll have Animal Rising Co-Director Rose Patterson joining us for next week¡¯s AJA Lunchtime Live, so we can dig into the origins, strategies, and goals of this group that's taking the animal advocacy movement by storm.
Rose will share with us the nuts and bolts of what it's taken to pull off these activism feats designed to generate a national conversation about the need for a world where humanity shares a positive relationship with animals and nature.
Get ready to be inspired to dream bigger and strategize more effectively!
Thursday,?June?27
12-1:00pm ET on ZOOM?
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And we also have an action for you if you¡¯re feeling inspired to get out on the street to do some lone-wolf activism!
As you probably know, Canada¡¯s biggest egg supplier, Burnbrae Farms, refuses to stop confining hens in cruel cages for their eggs. Meanwhile, they¡¯ve been tricking Canadians into believing they¡¯re buying ¡°ethical¡± eggs with their marketing.
To counter Burnbrae¡¯s lies, Animal Justice in Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa with the truth¡!
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CORRECTION-Woodside Rodeo Protest-July 4th-11am Start Time
Please join Humanity Through
Education in educating Rodeo patrons that animal abuse is not acceptable and
should not be considered entertainment. The Woodside Rodeo is an annual 4th
of July Junior Rodeo in which kids are taught to be cruel to other animals, including
chasing scared baby pigs and pouncing on them or grabbing them by a leg to capture
them in order win what is euphemistically called a ¡°.¡±
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The foundation of Rodeo
¡°entertainment¡± is causing animals fear and pain and making sport of their
desire to escape. The only reason
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violently buck and kick is because of the pain caused by the bucking strap. In
the case of the bull the strap is cinched tightly across his penis. A ban on
bucking straps would kill the rodeo as bucking horses and bulls are the main
rodeo events.
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Other cruel events include and ¡°steer wrestling.¡± Please stand with us against this cruelty.
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GOOD NEWS-Rancho Mission Viejo
Rodeo, in Southern CA, has shut down after 21 years due to low attendance.
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Let¡¯s shut down the Woodside Rodeo
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RODEO PROTESTS
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WHERE:
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WHEN:
July 4 - 11am
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Leaflets and signs will be provided.
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Please join us to give a voice to
animals who desperately need our voice.
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¡°Silence in the face of evil is
itself evil. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.¡± ¨D Dietrich
Bonhoeffer (anti-Nazi dissident).
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Pat Cuviello
Humanity
Through Education
650-315-3776
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Please join Humanity Through
Education in educating Rodeo patrons that animal abuse is not acceptable and
should not be considered entertainment. The Woodside Rodeo is an annual 4th
of July Junior Rodeo in which kids are taught to be cruel to other animals, including
chasing scared baby pigs and pouncing on them or grabbing them by a leg to capture
them in order win what is euphemistically called a ¡°.¡±
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The foundation of Rodeo
¡°entertainment¡± is causing animals fear and pain and making sport of their
desire to escape. The only reason
and
violently buck and kick is because of the pain caused by the bucking strap. In
the case of the bull the strap is cinched tightly across his penis. A ban on
bucking straps would kill the rodeo as bucking horses and bulls are the main
rodeo events.
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Other cruel events include and ¡°steer wrestling.¡± Please stand with us against this cruelty.
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GOOD NEWS-Rancho Mission Viejo
Rodeo, in Southern CA, has shut down after 21 years due to low attendance.
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Let¡¯s shut down the Woodside Rodeo
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RODEO PROTESTS
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WHERE:
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WHEN:
July 4 - 11:30a
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Leaflets and signs will be provided.
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Please join us to give a voice to
animals who desperately need our voice.
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¡°Silence in the face of evil is
itself evil. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.¡± ¨D Dietrich
Bonhoeffer (anti-Nazi dissident).
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Pat Cuviello
Humanity
Through Education
650-315-3776
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Tickets for Talons & Friends on Sunday, July 14 selling quickly!
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ellyn Weisel, WildCare <wildcare@...>Date: Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 9:15?AM Subject: Tickets for Talons & Friends on Sunday, July 14 selling quickly! To: < judithrachelleg@...>
Tickets for Talons & Friends on Sunday, July 14, 2024 now on sale!
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Join us at Cavallo Point in Sausalito, CA for a beautiful day celebrating birds of prey!
At this year's Talons & Friends you will:
- Learn about birds of prey and meet magnificent hawks, owls and other wildlife up close!
- Explore hands-on nature exhibits and activities that will spark curiosity for the whole family!
- Enjoy live music by Something Big and bask in the gorgeous views from the patio!
- Savor the flavors of a vegetarian and vegan cookout on the patio, along with an array of craft beer and wines.
With raffle tickets and fabulous prizes up for grabs, Talons & Friends?promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Tickets are limited and will sell out QUICKLY, so ?
Each ticket includes one lunch and one beverage.
Sponsorships include tickets to the event and recognition throughout WildCare's communications channels.?
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Talons & Friends is presented by Cavallo Point and WildCare. A portion of event proceeds go to WildCare.
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Thank you to our generous 2024 Talons & Friends Sponsors
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Barn Owl Sponsors
Maureen Groper
Julie and Alan Kaye
Dr. Rolf A. and Mrs. Darleen M. Trautsch
Cooper's Hawk Sponsors
Susanne and Jeffrey Lyons
Red-shouldered Hawk Sponsors
Valerie Chew and ID8
Anna Sweeney Crocket and Brett Crockett
Ellie Ferrari
Alice?Weigel
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Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight - PMC
Deep within this, is high fiber, high water content foods rec of fruits and vegatables.
Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight - PMC
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If one reads this thoroughly (refer to quote below) its really about avoiding processed, junk food, ?not just a plant- based diet. This sort of headline reminds me of people who just want to attack/ criticize plant -based diets. Obviously consuming a lot of processed fake meat is not the healthiest, but folks will read this as eating steak/pork¡is a healthier choice, because its more natural/ less processed ( as opposed to simply dead !) are clueless!
¡° ?The study also looked at plant-based meat products, such as sausages, nuggets and burgers, which by their very nature fall into the ultraprocessed bucket. However, it was hard to determine just how much risk those foods carried, said Peter Scarborough, a professor of population health at the University of Oxford in the UK. He was not involved in the study.
¡°Plant-based meat alternatives make up only 0.5% of all the plant-based ultraprocessed foods included in this paper,¡± Scarborough said in a statement. Over half of the plant-based ultraprocessed foods studied in the paper were packaged breads, pastries, buns, cakes and cookies.¡±
Shelley
? Shelley M. Samuels, MS, LPCC, she/her
"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin"--William Shakespeare
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On Jun 17, 2024, at 4:27?PM, Judith G. via groups.io <judithrachelleg@...> wrote:
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¡°Intake of fruits and vegetables didn¡¯t increase at all over this 20-year period, which is pretty striking,¡± Mozaffarian said.
An ideal diet included at least the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables, as well as more?whole grains, nuts and seeds
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¡°Intake of fruits and vegetables didn¡¯t increase at all over this 20-year period, which is pretty striking,¡± Mozaffarian said.
An ideal diet included at least the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables, as well as more?whole grains, nuts and seeds
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Plant-based ultraprocessed foods linked to heart disease, early death, study says | CNN
Plant-based ultraprocessed foods linked to heart disease, early death, study says | CNN
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Textured Vegetable Protein: Pros and Cons of TVP - Dr. Axe
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She¡¯s vegan. Fresh cold pressed juice ¨C liquifiedjuicery
Fresh cold pressed juice ¨C liquifiedjuicery
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Vegan Chef-Prepared Meal Program for Weight Loss | BistroMD
Vegan Chef-Prepared Meal Program for Weight Loss | BistroMD
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Update: Amy's Kitchen Boycott Ends After More Than 2 Years
Update: Amy's Kitchen Boycott Ends After More Than 2 Years
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Happy Father¡¯s Day | WildCare
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From: San Francisco Vegan Society?
Celebrate Pride with SFVS! | |
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We invite you to march with members and supporters of San Francisco Vegan Society in the San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30.?Our Vegans for Social Justice contingent will hand out vegan starter guides and information about SFVS and our upcoming World Vegan Fest. We will encourage parade attendees to Celebrate Compassion, Explore Vegan!
The theme for this year's Pride is Beacon of Love. Our contingent will have a bee theme:?Vegan BEEcons of?Love.?Decorators should arrive by 8:30 am. Marchers need to be in place no later than 10:00 am. Exact location will be shared soon.
Please wear comfortable shoes; sunscreen; and all of the bee-themed and/or rainbow accessories you want to rock! Make sure to bring a water bottle and a snack. Please note: no bags over 18 x 18 and no glass.
To march with the SFVS's Vegans for Social Justice contingent at this year¡¯s Pride Parade, please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! ?????
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Calling all Rowdy Girl Sanctuary fans! The Rowdy Girl Film is returning the Roxie Theater in the Castro TODAY Sunday, June 16, at 3:30 PM. Tickets and info here:
SFVS GIVEAWAY: We have 10 tickets to give away for this screening! Please reply to this email ASAP if you would like to receive FREE tickets!
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Are you looking for a great way to celebrate Juneteenth? Check out Concord¡¯s Juneteenth Celebration on June 23 at Todos Santos Park! This fabulous FREE event features music, art, and some of our favorite Bay Area vendors. | |
Did you hear the great news? The Amy¡¯s Kitchen boycott has ended! Thanks to all of you who participated and congratulations to the food line workers at Amy¡¯s Kitchen and on this important victory! | | | | |
| San Francisco Vegan Society | PO BOX 210370 | San Francisco, CA 94121 US | | | | | | |
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L.A. neighborhood seeks help amid plague of coyotes - Los Angeles Times
I hope Project Coyote will help.? I emailed them the article. L.A. neighborhood seeks help amid plague of coyotes - Los Angeles Times
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Famous hot dog eater now repping Vegan dogs!
I just think this is so bizarre! Joey chestnut, the guy famous for eating dozens of hot dogs, now is going to be the voice for Impossible¡¯s vegan dogs. Obviously, all about the money, but feels sleazy to me that a plant-based ( not vegan!) co would do this!
( copied part of the article, because no more info in the rest of it about impossible foods)
¡°Major League Eating, the governing body of whatever sort of sport this is, said it had been forced to part ways with Joey Chestnut, the long-reigning champion of its marquee event, the Nathan¡¯s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The split was made public on Tuesday the way shocking celebrity divorces often are:?. In an interview with The New York Times, George Shea, the indefatigable host and promoter of the annual Fourth of July contest in Coney Island, sounded distraught. Mr. Shea said he was ¡°devastated¡± by the separation, which he described as the inevitable consequence of Mr. Chestnut¡¯s decision to ink an endorsement deal with Impossible Foods, a rival company that makes vegan hot dogs.¡± ¡ª¡ª New ?York Times, 6/11/24, bold and underlining is mine?
Shelley
? Shelley M. Samuels, MS, LPCC, she/her
"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin"--William Shakespeare
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Re: 3 dogs to die tomorrow at Martinez shelter:
California Governor Newsom has the power to restrict and ban counties and cities from Murdering Innocent non human species since the California Legislature does anything he wants. Just like he banned human executions, he also can legally stop non humans from being subjected to hate-filled killing at animal shelter concentration camps which is what animal shelters are. Governor Newsom just flat out doesn't really have interest in making enemies even at the expense of innocent non human lives, he's more interested in his political career. Very few Politicians have the guts to speak out for animals since they worry it will cost them votes. It's sad that Politicians for both parties don't care about dogs and cats and other species as much as they care about having power and influence and money and political ambitions.
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On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 05:55:31 PM PDT, Judith G. <judithrachelleg@...> wrote:
Is it the governor who is responsible? I didn¡¯t think so¡
Why is California Governor Newsom against the death penalty for human rapists and murderers and violent criminals but he is perfectly fine with allowing cities and counties to MURDER INNOCENT dogs and cats and other non human species. Sounds like Governor Newsom supports Discrimination against anyone that is not a human. This makes Governor Newsom no different then a Racist, just towards other species.
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I ³¦²¹²Ô¡¯³Ù believe Bay Area shelters are still killing dogs like this.? If anyone knows anyone to foster them, please contact them at number below, asap:
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