Latest Update: 24th April, 2009
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World Day for Laboratory Animals today - 381,134 animals were used in experiments in Scotland in 2007. 92% of new drugs successful in animal studies go on to fail in clinical trials - and we don’t want mascara tested on rabbits. Yet, mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, horses, sheep, pigs, birds, amphibians, fish, cars, dogs and primates - all 381,134 of them – were shocked, infected, burned, poisoned, shot and surgically mutilated.
No more! London tomorrow sees the biggest march against vivisection in 25 years. The EU Directive governing animal research is being currently updated – unfortunately, the Agricultural parliamentary committee has already produced proposals that would weaken the protection to animals in laboratories.
But there is still time - all MEPs are now (for the first time) going to vote on EU Directive 86/609 in early May, and your help is now needed to ensure that the next vote goes in the animals’ favour.
Get in touch with your MEP today!! Email them here http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=3157 and send them a letter (find out who your MEP is here http://www.europarl.org.uk/section/your-meps/your-meps and write to them at
Put MEP name here,
European Parliament, Palais de l'Europe, Strasbourg Cedex 67006, FRANCE
Its critical – your action is urgently needed! We’d be holding a stall tomorrow at Registry House to get more signatures and raise awareness so come along and make your voice heard.
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
Animal Rights Films Series followed by talk and discussion FREE, but let us know if you are coming so we know how many to expect!
7-10pm, Autonomous Center Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA.
20 May: Earthlings
24 June: Behind the Mask
22 July: Meat the Truth
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Workshops:
6th June, 11am-4pm: Peas vs Pills, St George’s Church. Shandwick Place
A one-day workshop about healing yourself and others through a better understanding of the human anatomy, physiology and nature’s laws.
Course Fees: £10 with a vegan lunch and snacks included. More details available on request. Limited to 50 places so book now to avoid disappointment. Emails to bookings@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
The workshop will be conducted by Dr Nandita Shah, a homeopath for the last 25 years. She is presently on tour in Europe, spreading awareness on how people can take responsibility for their own health through simple lifestyle changes.
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Ranting Rabbit Scotland tour:
9 May: Perth, In front of City Hall, 12noon
13 June: Stirling, outside the Thistle Centre, near Argos, 12noon
4 July: St Andrews, Logie’s Lane, 11am
Stalls & Demos, Edinburgh (weather-dependent, text 0792 088 8769 for confirmation):
Please spare a couple of hours to help man a stall and get active for animals!
25 April: for World day of Action for Lab Animals: 12 noon, Registry House
2 May: Stall: Anti-vivisection, 12 noon, Registry House
16 May: Stall: Boycott Procter and Gamble, 12 noon, Registry House
13 June: Leith Festival Gala day Stall: 10am-4pm
20 June: Stall: Anti-vivisection, 12 noon, Registry House
Next Meeting:
1st May 7pm Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA.
Cruelty-Free Drinks and monthly Bunny Huggers meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
Other Events (Scotland)
Ayrshire: 5th May, 11 am. Waterside Action group Fundraising Event
11am, Jamieson Park Newmilns. Email all@wag-ayrshire.org.uk for more details
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We included a piece in our last newsletter about the – the ‘Red Squirrel Protection Unit’ – funded by DEFRA – who by their own admission do nothing for the red squirrels and simply and inhumanely kill the greys (http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/19/red-squirrels-protection) Angus MacMillian from Kill Hunting talks here about the nativeness of greys http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Uk/uk.environment.conservation/2009-03/msg00017.htm
Currently Kill Hunting are looking for photographic evidence that grey squirrels are not rendered unconscious with the first blow of a blunt instrument when they are chased into their sack from a trap or if they are not killed outright by an air gun pellet within the trap. Any firm evidence will allow the SSPCA to submit a report to the Procurator Fiscal. If you can help with evidence gathering, them get in touch!
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Help Ban Canadian Seal Fur Imports: The Canadian Seal hunt has now begun - the largest slaughter of marine mammals on the planet. The European Union will consider banning its trade in seal products in a few weeks, but the fishing industry and the Canadian government are lobbying furiously to fight the ban (http://planetark.org/wen/52327). Its critical to write to MEP's asking them to vote for a ban. Take online action here http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=2991
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Our friends at Grampian Animal Rights Advocates have a new website – and plans for exciting events coming up soon. See http://www.grampianara.org Get active for animals in and around Aberdeen! Email them at grampianara@live.co.uk
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Animal cruelty in Scotland is appalling. Every week we come across dozens of reports of these brutal crimes.
Puppy chained, weighted and drowned in Ross-shire (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8008545.stm)
Cat shot in Angus (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gyEaaetCPa4-9jSeGLsSJPVe6_MQ)
Rabbit starved to death in Stirling (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/8010769.stm)
The animals need YOUR help. See http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php and get active. Do something, do anything.
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To the animals we pledge, we hear your cries and we are coming,
See you tomorrow,
Bunny Huggers
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Friday, 24 April 2009
Thursday, 9 April 2009
9th Apr
Newsletter is a day early for Easter holiday - while we are all looking forward to the long Easter weekend, there’s no celebration for the animals – see http://www.evana.org/index.php?id=41477&lang=en. We are off to Galashiels with vegan chocolate eggs and goodies this Saturday to celebrate a compassionate and cruelty-free Easter! We’d be visiting other cities over the next few months so hope you’d come along and join us (more details below). Easter is a celebration of spring and a perfect time to try new things – like this lovely traditional Easter dinner which is 100% cholesterol free http://www.vegcooking.com/easter05.asp and here’s another cheeky chocolate Easter treat for you http://www.veganfamily.co.uk/easter.html Happy Easter!
Speaking of healthy eating, Dr. Nandita Shah is visiting Edinburgh (6th June) to deliver her celebrated Peas vs. Pills holistic health workshop. Learn how you can prevent and cure many illnesses, including obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, cancer, digestive problems, menstrual and menopausal problems, joint pain, backaches and more by understanding what your body is telling you and responding accordingly. Places are limited to 50 and are being snapped up so book now (more details below). Emails to bookings@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
Finally, our film series kicks off on the 22nd April. Marking the World Week for Animals in Laboratories we will be screening short films about the unscientific, unreliable and unethical practice of vivisection. 7pm at ACE, other dates in the diary. We are also holding a vigil for all the suffering animals for the World Day of Action – meet at Registry House, 25th April, 12 noon.
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
Animal Rights Films Series followed by talk and discussion FREE, but let us know if you are coming so we know how many to expect!
7-10pm, Autonomous Center Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA.
22 April: Anti Vivisection short films
20 May: Earthlings
24 June: Behind the Mask
22 July: Meat the Truth
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Workshops:
6th June, 11am-4pm: Peas vs Pills, St George’s Church. Shandwick Place
A one-day workshop about healing yourself and others through a better understanding of the human anatomy, physiology and nature’s laws.
Course Fees: £10 with a vegan lunch and snacks included. More details available on request. Limited to 50 places so book now to avoid disappointment. Emails to bookings@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
The workshop will be conducted by Dr Nandita Shah, a homeopath for the last 25 years. She is presently on tour in Europe, spreading awareness on how people can take responsibility for their own health through simple lifestyle changes.
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Ranting Rabbit Scotland tour:
11 April: Galashiels, Green Street, next to Tesco, 12noon
9 May: Perth, In front of City Hall, 12noon
13 June: Stirling, outside the Thistle Centre, near Argos, 12noon
4 July: St Andrews, Logie’s Lane, 11am
Stalls & Demos, Edinburgh (weather-dependent, text 0792 088 8769 for confirmation):
Please spare a couple of hours to help man a stall and get active for animals!
18 April: Stall: 12 noon, Castle Street/Princes Street
25 April: Demo for World day of Action for Lab Animals: 12 noon, Registry House
Next Meeting:
1st May 7pm Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA.
Cruelty-Free Drinks and monthly Bunny Huggers meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
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URGENT ACTIONS: Help Ban Canadian Seal Fur Imports: The Canadian Seal hunt has now begun - the largest slaughter of marine mammals on the planet. The European Union will consider banning its trade in seal products in a few weeks, but the fishing industry and the Canadian government are lobbying furiously to fight the ban (http://planetark.org/wen/52327). Its critical to write to MEP's asking them to vote for a ban. Take online action here http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=2991
Urge the EU to Help Millions of Animals in Laboratories: UPDATED: Thanks to all who wrote to the Members of the Agriculture Committee in time for the vote on the 31st March. Unfortunately, they voted out measures that would have afforded greater protection to animals in laboratories. All MEPs are now (for the first time) going to vote on EU Directive 86/609 in early May, and your help is now needed to ensure that the next vote goes in the animals’ favour. Write to your MEP today http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=3157
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In our last newsletter, we included the article on Grey Squirrels and their nativeness written by Angus Macmillan from Kill Hunting (http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Uk/uk.environment.conservation/2009-03/msg00017.html) A reader brought another news story to our attention – the ‘Red Squirrel Protection Unit’ – funded by DEFRA, by their own admission do nothing for the red squirrels and simply and inhumanely kill the greys. At BunnyHuggers, we strongly believe that protecting and conserving a species cannot be at the expense of a life or suffering of any individual animal. See http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/19/red-squirrels-protection
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NatureWatch is now conducting a letter campaign to Chinese Government officials protesting unspeakable cruelty to domestic animals: The following is from a recent NatureWatch alert: ‘The vile and sickening torture of cats and dogs for human consumption in China is beyond belief. I won't go into any detail of how the animals are tortured in this email as it is far too gruesome, however you will find information on our website: http://www.naturewatch.eu/youtube-videos The barbarity is so extreme, thousands of ill-fated cats and dogs take their last breath while enduring the most hellish suffering.’- If you want to add your voice to the protest you can contact the Chinese Embassy in your country from the following list: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/asia.htm
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Did you watch the seal campaign on BBC1 last Sunday (Country File)? 5000 seals are shot in Scotland each year by salmon farming and angling interests. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7981598.stm . If you missed it on BBC1, here it is again http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00jtc38/Countryfile_05_04_2009/
MSP Robin Harper has tabled a motion for protecting seals. See http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/businessBulletin/bb-09/bb-01-07f.htm Please contact your MSP and ask them to support this motion http://www.writetothem.com/ More actions to take available here http://www.sealaction.org/campaigns/scotland
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To the animals we pledge, we hear your cries and we are coming,
Hope you have a Happy Easter in the sunshine,
Bunny Huggers
This newsletter is sent once in every two weeks, to unsubscribe, email varda.mehrotra+unsub@gmail.com
Sign up to receive the newsletter directly http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/joinus.php
Speaking of healthy eating, Dr. Nandita Shah is visiting Edinburgh (6th June) to deliver her celebrated Peas vs. Pills holistic health workshop. Learn how you can prevent and cure many illnesses, including obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, cancer, digestive problems, menstrual and menopausal problems, joint pain, backaches and more by understanding what your body is telling you and responding accordingly. Places are limited to 50 and are being snapped up so book now (more details below). Emails to bookings@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
Finally, our film series kicks off on the 22nd April. Marking the World Week for Animals in Laboratories we will be screening short films about the unscientific, unreliable and unethical practice of vivisection. 7pm at ACE, other dates in the diary. We are also holding a vigil for all the suffering animals for the World Day of Action – meet at Registry House, 25th April, 12 noon.
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
Animal Rights Films Series followed by talk and discussion FREE, but let us know if you are coming so we know how many to expect!
7-10pm, Autonomous Center Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA.
22 April: Anti Vivisection short films
20 May: Earthlings
24 June: Behind the Mask
22 July: Meat the Truth
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Workshops:
6th June, 11am-4pm: Peas vs Pills, St George’s Church. Shandwick Place
A one-day workshop about healing yourself and others through a better understanding of the human anatomy, physiology and nature’s laws.
Course Fees: £10 with a vegan lunch and snacks included. More details available on request. Limited to 50 places so book now to avoid disappointment. Emails to bookings@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
The workshop will be conducted by Dr Nandita Shah, a homeopath for the last 25 years. She is presently on tour in Europe, spreading awareness on how people can take responsibility for their own health through simple lifestyle changes.
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Ranting Rabbit Scotland tour:
11 April: Galashiels, Green Street, next to Tesco, 12noon
9 May: Perth, In front of City Hall, 12noon
13 June: Stirling, outside the Thistle Centre, near Argos, 12noon
4 July: St Andrews, Logie’s Lane, 11am
Stalls & Demos, Edinburgh (weather-dependent, text 0792 088 8769 for confirmation):
Please spare a couple of hours to help man a stall and get active for animals!
18 April: Stall: 12 noon, Castle Street/Princes Street
25 April: Demo for World day of Action for Lab Animals: 12 noon, Registry House
Next Meeting:
1st May 7pm Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA.
Cruelty-Free Drinks and monthly Bunny Huggers meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
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URGENT ACTIONS: Help Ban Canadian Seal Fur Imports: The Canadian Seal hunt has now begun - the largest slaughter of marine mammals on the planet. The European Union will consider banning its trade in seal products in a few weeks, but the fishing industry and the Canadian government are lobbying furiously to fight the ban (http://planetark.org/wen/52327). Its critical to write to MEP's asking them to vote for a ban. Take online action here http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=2991
Urge the EU to Help Millions of Animals in Laboratories: UPDATED: Thanks to all who wrote to the Members of the Agriculture Committee in time for the vote on the 31st March. Unfortunately, they voted out measures that would have afforded greater protection to animals in laboratories. All MEPs are now (for the first time) going to vote on EU Directive 86/609 in early May, and your help is now needed to ensure that the next vote goes in the animals’ favour. Write to your MEP today http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=3157
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In our last newsletter, we included the article on Grey Squirrels and their nativeness written by Angus Macmillan from Kill Hunting (http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Uk/uk.environment.conservation/2009-03/msg00017.html) A reader brought another news story to our attention – the ‘Red Squirrel Protection Unit’ – funded by DEFRA, by their own admission do nothing for the red squirrels and simply and inhumanely kill the greys. At BunnyHuggers, we strongly believe that protecting and conserving a species cannot be at the expense of a life or suffering of any individual animal. See http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/19/red-squirrels-protection
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NatureWatch is now conducting a letter campaign to Chinese Government officials protesting unspeakable cruelty to domestic animals: The following is from a recent NatureWatch alert: ‘The vile and sickening torture of cats and dogs for human consumption in China is beyond belief. I won't go into any detail of how the animals are tortured in this email as it is far too gruesome, however you will find information on our website: http://www.naturewatch.eu/youtube-videos The barbarity is so extreme, thousands of ill-fated cats and dogs take their last breath while enduring the most hellish suffering.’- If you want to add your voice to the protest you can contact the Chinese Embassy in your country from the following list: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/asia.htm
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Did you watch the seal campaign on BBC1 last Sunday (Country File)? 5000 seals are shot in Scotland each year by salmon farming and angling interests. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7981598.stm . If you missed it on BBC1, here it is again http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00jtc38/Countryfile_05_04_2009/
MSP Robin Harper has tabled a motion for protecting seals. See http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/businessBulletin/bb-09/bb-01-07f.htm Please contact your MSP and ask them to support this motion http://www.writetothem.com/ More actions to take available here http://www.sealaction.org/campaigns/scotland
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To the animals we pledge, we hear your cries and we are coming,
Hope you have a Happy Easter in the sunshine,
Bunny Huggers
This newsletter is sent once in every two weeks, to unsubscribe, email varda.mehrotra+unsub@gmail.com
Sign up to receive the newsletter directly http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/joinus.php
27th Mar
This week, we bring urgent e-actions – get political for animals! Right now the European Parliament is debating two critical pieces of legislation – a ban on the trade in seal products and regulations governing animal experiments. Please act now – see http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=2991 and http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.campaign.id=2659&c=peta_Europe_enews (more info below)
We participated in Animal Aid’s Meat free month last weekend handing free ‘vegan’ meat to the public. We had an excellent response – in case you missed it there are still some copies of Animal Aid’s new booklet left – “Feed four for under a fiver” with fantastic recipes (which we’ve all been busy trying!) in case you want them.
We’ve got 3 very exciting event series coming up. Firstly, we are organizing a film series in Edinburgh and have confirmed dates, times and venues – put them in your diary now! Secondly, Ranting Rabbit is going for tour around Scotland. We are going to Galashiels, Perth, Stirling and St Andrews (dates and places in the diary below). Pop over to say hello! We'd like to visit more places in the coming months so if you could help us organise one in your area then please get in touch.
Finally, Dr. Nandita Shah is visiting Edinburgh (6th June) to deliver her celebrated Peas vs. Pills workshop. Learn how you can prevent and cure many illnesses, including obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, cancer, digestive problems, menstrual and menopausal problems, joint pain, backaches and more by understanding what your body is telling you and responding accordingly. We are limited to 50 places, so book now (more details below).
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
Animal Rights Films Series followed by talk and discussion FREE, but let us know if you are coming so we know how many to expect!
7-10pm, Autonomous Center Edinburgh
22 April: Anti Vivisection short films
20 May: Earthlings
24 June: Behind the Mask
22 July: Meat the Truth
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Workshops:
6th June, 11am-4pm: Peas vs Pills, St George’s Church. Shandwick Place
A one-day workshop about healing yourself and others through a better understanding of the human anatomy, physiology and nature’s laws.
Course Fees: £10 with a vegan lunch and snacks included. More details available on request. Limited to 50 places so book now to avoid disappointment. Emails to bookings@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
The workshop will be conducted by Dr Nandita Shah, a homeopath for the last 25 years. She is presently on tour in Europe, spreading awareness on how people can take responsibility for their own health through simple lifestyle changes.
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Ranting Rabbit Scotland tour:
11 April: Galashiels, Green Street, next to Tesco
9 May: Perth, In front of City Hall
13 June: Stirling, outside the Thistle Centre, near Argos
4 July: St Andrews, Logie’s Lane
Stalls & Demos, Edinburgh (weather-dependent, text 0792 088 8769 for confirmation):
Please spare a couple of hours to help man a stall and get active for animals!
28 Mar: Stall: 12noon, Castle Street/Princes Street
4 April: Stall: 12noon, Castle Street/Princes Street
18 April: Stall: 12 noon, Castle Street/Princes Street
25 April: Demo for World day of Action for Lab Animals: 12 noon, Registry House
Next Meeting:
3rd April 7pm Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA.
Cruelty-Free Drinks and monthly Bunny Huggers meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
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URGENT ACTIONS: Help Ban Canadian Seal Fur Imports: The Canadian Seal hunt officially started on Monday and the Canadian Government will allow commercial sealers to slaughter 280,000 seals this year. The European Union will consider banning its trade in seal products in a few weeks, but the fishing industry and the Canadian government are lobbying furiously to fight the ban. Its critical to write to MEP's asking them to vote for a ban. Take online action here http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=2991
Urge the EU to Help Millions of Animals in Laboratories: Your help is needed right now. Please contact your MEP about a new directive that could help millions of animals suffering in laboratories across Europe. Take action today. http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.campaign.id=2659&c=peta_Europe_enews
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Toad Patrol: Historic Scotland's ranger service is looking for volunteers of all ages to join its annual Holyrood Park 'toad patrol'. Every year the rangers keep a sharp lookout for the start of the spawning season when toads make their journey down to Dunsapie Loch. Meeting time is 8.30am this Sunday (29 Mar) at the gates to the High Road (nr St Margaret's Loch). Afterwards from 10am to 2pm there's a variety of activities at their education centre for all the family and you can get a cup of tea etc! Need to wear warm, sensible clothing/footwear and bring a pair of rubber gloves. For information, phone the ranger service on 0131-652 8150.
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Animal cruelty in Scotland: Figures released by the SPCA last week show emergency calls from members of the public to the charity's Animal Helpline leapt by 20 per cent in 2008, with 126,000 calls received – 345 a day. Recently - a dog was hit twice on the head with a blunt object and an attempt had been made to cut its throat in the Borders (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/south_of_scotland/7959377.stm) and another dead dog found tied to a fence post in Tayside (http://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/uk-scotland-dead-dog-found-tied-to-fence-post-information-required-by-rspca-and-police/)
Animals need your help! Get active now! See actions, demos and events here http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
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A very informative article on Grey Squirrels and their nativeness written by Angus Macmillan from Kill Hunting. See http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Uk/uk.environment.conservation/2009-03/msg00017.html
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To the animals we pledge, we hear your cries and we are coming,
See you tomorrow,
Bunny Huggers
This newsletter is sent once in every two weeks, to unsubscribe, email varda.mehrotra+unsub@gmail.com
Sign up to receive the newsletter directly http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/joinus.php
We participated in Animal Aid’s Meat free month last weekend handing free ‘vegan’ meat to the public. We had an excellent response – in case you missed it there are still some copies of Animal Aid’s new booklet left – “Feed four for under a fiver” with fantastic recipes (which we’ve all been busy trying!) in case you want them.
We’ve got 3 very exciting event series coming up. Firstly, we are organizing a film series in Edinburgh and have confirmed dates, times and venues – put them in your diary now! Secondly, Ranting Rabbit is going for tour around Scotland. We are going to Galashiels, Perth, Stirling and St Andrews (dates and places in the diary below). Pop over to say hello! We'd like to visit more places in the coming months so if you could help us organise one in your area then please get in touch.
Finally, Dr. Nandita Shah is visiting Edinburgh (6th June) to deliver her celebrated Peas vs. Pills workshop. Learn how you can prevent and cure many illnesses, including obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, cancer, digestive problems, menstrual and menopausal problems, joint pain, backaches and more by understanding what your body is telling you and responding accordingly. We are limited to 50 places, so book now (more details below).
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
Animal Rights Films Series followed by talk and discussion FREE, but let us know if you are coming so we know how many to expect!
7-10pm, Autonomous Center Edinburgh
22 April: Anti Vivisection short films
20 May: Earthlings
24 June: Behind the Mask
22 July: Meat the Truth
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Workshops:
6th June, 11am-4pm: Peas vs Pills, St George’s Church. Shandwick Place
A one-day workshop about healing yourself and others through a better understanding of the human anatomy, physiology and nature’s laws.
Course Fees: £10 with a vegan lunch and snacks included. More details available on request. Limited to 50 places so book now to avoid disappointment. Emails to bookings@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
The workshop will be conducted by Dr Nandita Shah, a homeopath for the last 25 years. She is presently on tour in Europe, spreading awareness on how people can take responsibility for their own health through simple lifestyle changes.
If you can help put posters up and distribute flyers in your local area, let us know and we'd send some out to you.
Ranting Rabbit Scotland tour:
11 April: Galashiels, Green Street, next to Tesco
9 May: Perth, In front of City Hall
13 June: Stirling, outside the Thistle Centre, near Argos
4 July: St Andrews, Logie’s Lane
Stalls & Demos, Edinburgh (weather-dependent, text 0792 088 8769 for confirmation):
Please spare a couple of hours to help man a stall and get active for animals!
28 Mar: Stall: 12noon, Castle Street/Princes Street
4 April: Stall: 12noon, Castle Street/Princes Street
18 April: Stall: 12 noon, Castle Street/Princes Street
25 April: Demo for World day of Action for Lab Animals: 12 noon, Registry House
Next Meeting:
3rd April 7pm Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA.
Cruelty-Free Drinks and monthly Bunny Huggers meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
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URGENT ACTIONS: Help Ban Canadian Seal Fur Imports: The Canadian Seal hunt officially started on Monday and the Canadian Government will allow commercial sealers to slaughter 280,000 seals this year. The European Union will consider banning its trade in seal products in a few weeks, but the fishing industry and the Canadian government are lobbying furiously to fight the ban. Its critical to write to MEP's asking them to vote for a ban. Take online action here http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=5&ea.campaign.id=2991
Urge the EU to Help Millions of Animals in Laboratories: Your help is needed right now. Please contact your MEP about a new directive that could help millions of animals suffering in laboratories across Europe. Take action today. http://action.peta.org.uk/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.campaign.id=2659&c=peta_Europe_enews
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Toad Patrol: Historic Scotland's ranger service is looking for volunteers of all ages to join its annual Holyrood Park 'toad patrol'. Every year the rangers keep a sharp lookout for the start of the spawning season when toads make their journey down to Dunsapie Loch. Meeting time is 8.30am this Sunday (29 Mar) at the gates to the High Road (nr St Margaret's Loch). Afterwards from 10am to 2pm there's a variety of activities at their education centre for all the family and you can get a cup of tea etc! Need to wear warm, sensible clothing/footwear and bring a pair of rubber gloves. For information, phone the ranger service on 0131-652 8150.
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Animal cruelty in Scotland: Figures released by the SPCA last week show emergency calls from members of the public to the charity's Animal Helpline leapt by 20 per cent in 2008, with 126,000 calls received – 345 a day. Recently - a dog was hit twice on the head with a blunt object and an attempt had been made to cut its throat in the Borders (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/south_of_scotland/7959377.stm) and another dead dog found tied to a fence post in Tayside (http://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/uk-scotland-dead-dog-found-tied-to-fence-post-information-required-by-rspca-and-police/)
Animals need your help! Get active now! See actions, demos and events here http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
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A very informative article on Grey Squirrels and their nativeness written by Angus Macmillan from Kill Hunting. See http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Uk/uk.environment.conservation/2009-03/msg00017.html
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To the animals we pledge, we hear your cries and we are coming,
See you tomorrow,
Bunny Huggers
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