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Topic: General / Where do the candidates stand on animal issues?

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September 22, 2008 Dear Carole,  I wanted to let you know that today, on behalf of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, I announced our endorsement of Barack Obama for President. Please see my blog below for more information, and help spread the word to animal lovers across the country. 0A Sincerely, Mike Markarian President Humane Society Legislative Fund Paid for by Humane Society Legislative Fund and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. --------------------------------------- Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Obama-Biden One of the guiding principles of the Humane Society Legislative Fund is that we evaluate candidates based on a single criterion: where they stand on animal protection policies. We don't make decisions based on party affiliation, or any other social issue, or even how many pets they have. We care about their views and actions on the major policy debates relating to animal welfare. It stirs controversy to get involved in candidate elections. But we believe that candidates for office and current lawmakers must be held accountable, or they will see the animal protection movement as a largely irrelevant political constituency. In order to have good laws, we need good lawmakers, and involvement in elections is an essential strategy for any serious social movement, including our cause. While we've endorsed hundreds of congressional candidates for election, both Democrats and Republicans, we've never before endorsed a presidential candidate. We have members on the left, in the center, and on the right, and we knew it could be controversial to choose either party's candidate for the top office in the nation. But in an era of sweeping presidential power, we must weigh in on this most important political race in the country. Standing on the sidelines is no longer an option for us. I'm proud to announce today that the HSLF board of directors -- which is comprised of both Democrats and Republicans -- has voted unanimously to endorse Barack Obama for President. The Obama-Biden ticket is the better choice on animal protection, and we urge all voters who care about the humane treatment of animals, no matter what their party a ffiliation, to vote for them. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has been a solid supporter of animal protection at both the state and federal levels. As an Illinois state senator, he backed at least a dozen animal protection laws, including those to strengthen the penalties for animal cruelty, to help animal shelters, to promote spaying and neutering, and to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption.  In the U.S. Senate, he has consistently co-sponsored multiple bills to combat animal fighting and horse slaughter, and has supported efforts to increase funding for adequate enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, and federal laws to combat animal fighting and puppy mills. In his response to the HSLF questionnaire, he pledged support for nearly every animal protection bill currently pending in Congress, and said he will work with executive agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to make their policies more humane. He wrote of the important role animals play in our lives, as companions in our homes, as wildlife in their own environments, and as service animals working with law enforcement and assisting persons with disabilities. He also commented on the broader links between animal cruelty and violence in society. Obama has even on occasion highlighted animal protection issues on the campaign trail, and has spoken publicly about his support for animal protection. In reaction to the investigation showing the abuse of sick and crippled cows which earlier this year led to the largest meat recall in U.S. history, he issued a statement saying "that the mistreatment of downed cows is unacceptable and poses a serious threat to public health." He is featured in Jana Kohl's book about puppy mills, A Rare Breed of Love, with a photo of Obama holding Baby (shown above), the three-legged poodle rescued from an abusive puppy mill operation, and his political mentor, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), is the author of the latest federal bill to crack down on puppy mills.  Importantly, Obama's running mate, Sen . Joe Biden (D-Del.) has been a stalwart friend of animal welfare advocates in the Senate, and has received high marks year after year on the Humane Scorecard. Biden has not only supported animal protection legislation during his career, but has also led the fight on important issues. He was the co-author with Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) in the 108th Congress on legislation to ban the netting of dolphins by commercial tuna fishermen. He was the lead author of a bill in the 107th Congress to prohibit trophy hunting of captive exotic mammals in fenced enclosures, and he successfully passed the bill through the Senate Judiciary Committee. On the Republican ticket, Sen. John Mc Cain (R-Ariz.) has also supported some animal protection bills in Congress, but has been inattentive or opposed to others. He has voted for and co-sponsored legislation to stop horse slaughter, and voted to eliminate a $2 million subsidy for the luxury fur coat industry. But he has largely been absent on other issues, and has failed to co-sponsor a large number of priority bills or sign onto animal protection letters that have had broad support in the Senate. The McCain campaign did not fill out the HSLF presidential questionnaire, and has also not issued any public statements on animal welfare issues. He was silent during the downed animal scandal and beef recall, which played out during a high-point in the primary fight. Yet he did speak at the NRA convention earlier this year, and is the keynote speaker this weekend in Columbus, Ohio, at the U.S. Sportsmen's=2 0Alliance rally—an extremist organization that defends the trophy hunting of threatened polar bears and captive shooting of tame animals inside fenced pens. While McCain's positions on animal protection have been lukewarm, his choice of running mate cemented our decision to oppose his ticket. Gov. Sarah Palin's (R-Alaska) retrograde policies on animal welfare and conservation have led to an all-out war on Alaska's wolves and other creatures. Her record is so extreme that she has perhaps done more harm to animals than any other current governor in the United States. Palin engineered a campaign of shooting pred ators from airplanes and helicopters, in order to artificially boost the populations of moose and caribou for trophy hunters. She offered a $150 bounty for the left foreleg of each dead wolf as an economic incentive for pilots and aerial gunners to kill more of the animals, even though Alaska voters had twice approved a ban on the practice. This year, the issue was up again for a vote of the people, and Palin led the fight against it -- in fact, she helped to spend $400,000 of public funds to defeat the initiative. What's more, when the Bush Administration announced its decision to list the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, Palin filed a lawsuit to reverse that decision. She said it's the "wrong move" to protect polar bears, even though their habitat is shrinking and ice floes are vanishing due to global warming. The choice for animals is especially clear now that Palin is in the mix. If Palin is put in a position to succeed McCain, it could mean rolling back decades of progress on animal issues. Voters who care about protecting wildlife from inhumane and unsporting abuses, enforcing the laws that combat large-scale cruelties like dogfighting and puppy mills, providing humane treatment of animals in agriculture, and addressing other challenges that face animals in our nation, must become active over the next six weeks to elect a president and vice president who share our values. Please spread the word, and tell friends and family members that an honest assessment of the records of the two presidential tickets leads to the inescapable conclusion that Obama-Biden is the choice for humane-minded voters. Paid for by Humane Soci ety Legislative Fund and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Contributions or gifts to the Humane Society Legislative Fund ("HSLF") are not tax deductible. Your donation may be used for lobbying to pass laws to protect animals, as well as for political purposes, such as supporting or opposing candidates. HSLF does not accept contributions from business corporations or labor organizations. Copyright © 2008 Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) | All Rights Reserved. Humane Society Legislative Fund | 519 C Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 humanesociety@hslf.org | 202-452-1100 | www.hslf.org We are committed to pr otecting your privacy, so your email address will NEVER be sold, rented, or exchanged. 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Topic: General / Where do the candidates stand on animal issues?

So glad that was posted. Sorry but was not on again after I initally posted. Glad you found what you wanted.

Topic: General / Where do the candidates stand on animal issues?

You can go to the US humane society website or the ASPCA site.Its very clear.

Topic: General / PETA trick

I have no sympathy for Dog Fancy mag. Had a subscription until I started looking at the ads in the back. Check out some of the disgusting kennels and breeders they take ad money from. obvious people breeding dogs to fight, cancelled them and Dog World. have no patience or use for shameless mags like them. Pretend to love dogs and take money from creeps like this. Please!

Topic: Media / Amazing dogs

saw that story on CNN before I left for the shelter this morning. Wonderful story!!

Topic: General / Very important question......

ARRRF, We hear there is some question about Cows milk coming from the nose when they laugh. We have from a reliable source( Belle) that its not the case. When cows laugh the milk flies from the udders faster so if you get milk in your cereal that is foamy that is why.

Topic: Fun / Name what movies man's best friend played in?

The Mask with Jim Carey.  LOL remember when the dog has the mask on and pees on the bad guys face lol lol

Topic: Media / some good news

Of course the government doesn't provide, support the troops is just a slogan for them. its the private sector that provides. Good for you Tina

Topic: Advice, Training And Tips / If you could ask any question of a trainer...

You just get a coupler at any petstore. You can even get ones that do 3 dogs.Hook your coupler to  your dogs collars and the leash goes in the middle. Just get on Petsmart website and look them up. Have always used one for sancho and dixie. Couldn't do without it. 

Topic: Advice, Training And Tips / A bit OVERWHELMED... Advice?

Bol at the part about the doorbell. sancho and dixie bark if the neighbors doorbell rings.  They run outside to see who it is and come right back. About the animal planet, they always watch it when we are gone but they won't tell us what we missed, Sounds like things are coming along. Get rid of those hooves,  yuuuuk  Continued good luck!

Topic: Media / PLEASE SIGN

Already signed. Thanks for reposting. Disgusting!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Keeping Dog in Crate

What an awful story of cruel treatment. I would be upset too. I am upset just hearing about it. I think the idea of keeping her at your place when you are home is a good one and the better one is carlas, send the dog on vacation. I'm sure he needs one living with people like this

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Doggie Dollars

hey, We can go for that. Don't remember when we joined but know it was last summer. yeah, doggy dollars for loyalty and referring people from the time we joined

Topic: Puppies / Petco

There are many rescue groups on the web for just about any breed you are looking for. When you buy from a petstore you are looking for trouble. When you go to a breeder another perfectly wonderful dog in a shelter or rescue is being put to sleep. Please think adoption. I think if I see another''want a mate to breed ''on MDS I will pull my hair out.

Topic: General / I need help

Boy , Did I learn that the hard way! Except I was the taker. Feel in love with dog that was free but didn't turn out that way. Medical expences, hours of training and all for nothing except heartbreak. If you are the giver or taker, look at everything!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Battle for cuteness - feedback

I definitely encourage everyone to vote for belle when she comes up. That cow is more like a dog than some ''dogs'' I know.  MOL (moo out loud)

Topic: General / Stop this Artist! Wants to starve a dog to death!!

i heard that exact story from a very knowlegable friend of mine who has been an artist her whole life and keeps up with the art world. she emailed me about this story and also said the artist was doing this to bring the issue of starving dogs to the forfront. I do not know the whole story because there are so many but you are right in that we need to do our research. I am the last person on this planet who would defend this action as it was originally told. I am still disgusted at this show no matter the reason. There must be another way to make a point.

Topic: General / Let's Luau

Hey we didn't say nothin, but we do protect our cows, like belle!

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Battle for cuteness - feedback

LOL Nadia  Exactly Would rather be mean  lol

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Battle for cuteness - feedback

thanks for that reminder. you are exactly right that this is just a contest and for fun. many more important things going on in the world. I just didn't like being put into a catagory. When astrids on i will still vote for her because she is tooo cute 

Topic: Support And Suggestions / Battle for cuteness - feedback

No worries Kitzune and suki. We thought it was hilarious!  wHO WOULD THINK BELLE WAS OUR COUSIN? iTS THAT tn THING  lol

Topic: General / Rottweilers are bad and here's proof

OMg and shes from Tn. So glad we moved  AHHHHH

Topic: General / Rainbow Bridge

i have another alternative rainbow bridge peom on my site under my blogs. I love it because no one is left out.

Topic: Health, Diet And Vets / How Do You Treat Tail Chewing

when Dixie was licking and chewing on one leg vet gave me some spray that I believe was called allerspray that tasted very yukky and also had aloe in it. As long as I kept it sprayed she left it alone until it healed. Don't want it to turn into a hotspot. I will check the name again to make sure but there are different ones. When I used it on wildman sancho after he tore his pad he still licked it.

Topic: Advice, Training And Tips / Skill Practice

you are very welcome astrid and mom. do you know one of the owners at the dogschool had 10 dogs! all were so well trained she took turns bringing different ones to use in class. she told us a story about one of her pack spotting a squirrel and taking off, she ran down to the road and screamed''watch'' dog stops looks back and she calls him to come. that lady was one alpha female!