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Subject: PETA Action Line 1
Date: 25 Aug 92 14:55:10 GMT


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>From the PETA Action Line - (301)770-8980:
 
+ A barbaric drama unfolded this past weekend in Manitoba, Canada as
activists battled a team of whale catchers hired by the Shedd Aquarium in
Chicago.  Caught in the act of berthing, a pod of Beluga whales were
surrounded, as members of a capture team tore individual whales away from
their close knit families in an attempt to imprison them for the
entertainment of Shedd Aquarium patrons. Many of the whales had to be
released after capture due to the extreme stress of the event. Activists
were set upon by those involved in the capture as the media watched. The
Shedd aquarium has no mercy and continues to steal animals from the wild, no
matter how barbaric, cruel, or embarrassing the procedure may be. Please
call and write to the aquarium and let them know how strongly you oppose
capture and confinement.  Call (312) 939-2438 and write to:
 
Mr. William Braker, Director
Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lakeshore Drive
Chicago, IL  60605
 
+ Ostrich races and camel and llama rides are all part of the first annual
ostrich festival in Morgan Hill, CA.  This event is a fundraiser for the
town and has already created a great deal of controversy. Trainers from
Ringling Bros. have been involved in the training of the llamas and can't
seem to get enough of dominating animals. The group People for Animal
Liberation asks that you write to the mayor and ask that this absurd and
exploitative event be canceled.  Write to:
 
Mayor Dennis Kennedy
Morgan Hill City Council
17555 Peak Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA  95037
 
+ The Hegins Pigeon Shoot is soon approaching and activists across the
nation are gathering to protest the slaughter of over 5,000 birds in one
day!  Buses from over 20 states including Canada will descend upon this PA
town where children are taught violence and cruelty towards those beings
they consider to be less worthy of living. Be a voice against the maiming
and agonizing death of thousands of animals by joining us on the shoot day,
Monday, September 7 or for the whole weekend at The Fund for Animals
Conference in Harrisburg, PA.  Call the Fund for Animals at (301) 585-2591
for further info.  Also put your voice to work by calling the Governor of
Pennsylvania, Mr. Robert Casey and ask that he end this barbaric slaughter
at (717) 783-1132.  You can fax his office at (717) 787-7859.
 
+ Representative James H. Bilbray of Las Vegas, recently came out in favor
of more funding for the USDA so that they could increase the number of
inspectors they have checking on America's road side zoos, circuses, rodeos
and other animal exhibits.  However, this modest proposal for animal welfare
was more than those exploiting animals could take. Representative Bilbray
recently came under attack by the rodeo industry for what they believed was
his attempt to abolish rodeos. What must the rodeo industry be hiding if
they become so outraged at the thought of even minimal policing by the USDA
(who are not exactly known as animal rights advocates)? Please write to:
 
Representative Bilbray
319 Cannon House Office Building
Washington DC  20515-2801
 
He can be faxed at (202) 225-8808.