California Governor Signs Downer Cattle Law
Jul 25, 2008 - A loophole that permitted the sale of flesh from downed animals (unable to walk to the kill floor) has been closed. AB 2098 (Krekorian) makes it a misdemeanor to kill a nonambulatory animal or sell her flesh for human consumption.
Animal Place is pleased this bill has been signed into law, though we realize the only way to stop the suffering of farmed animals is for consumers to make compassionate food choices.
Californians - Vote YES on Prop 2
Jul 22, 2008 - Proposition 2, The Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act, is a moderate proposal that would require pregnant pigs, calves raised for veal and hens in the egg-laying industry be allowed to stretch their limbs/wings, stand up, and turn around. It would ban the cruel and inhumane confinement systems of gestation crates, veal crates and battery cages.
This November, vote YES on Prop 2 and help improve the lives of 19 million farmed animals in California!
You can help!
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Download an endorsement form and ask your veterinarian to sign it! Ask your favorite businesses to sign a form too.
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Write a letter to the editor of your local paper, in support of this measure.
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Spread the word - encourage others to support the campaign and get endorsements!
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Baby Goats Make Their Debut
Jun 25, 2008 - Adele is one of the six goats and two sheep Animal Place took in from a
slaughterhouse in Watsonville. She was pregnant and recently gave birth to two healthy kids, a boy and girl. They spend their days climbing the other goats, pretending they can eat hay and keeping a close eye on Adele (lest she try and make off with their milk). Kids are exuberant bundles of energy, making life very interesting at the sanctuary.
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