Ontario's Illegal Coyote Killing Contests

Please take a few minutes to help stop the mindless persecution of coyotes in Ontario. Dalton McGuinty knows the Coyote Killing Contests are both illegal and immoral, but unless you and I let him know that we will no longer tolerate such cruelty, it will continue.

It’s bad enough that coyotes can be killed year-round in Ontario, leaving newborn pups to die, but if these barbaric contests are not stopped, it will add another whole dimension to this barbaric 'sport'. One where people and their pets will be afraid to venture into natural areas this summer.

For convenience, you can simply choose to use some of the points listed in the following link in your email to McGuinty, with a copy to your MPP and, if you live in the Ottawa area, your City Councillor. Please bcc webmaster@wildlifeontario.ca as well. Please do not forward the 'Take Action' page to politicians, however, as it will not count as personal comment.

http://wildlifeontario.ca/content/action/actionalert/Stop-Coyote-Killing-Contests/index.html

Together, we can make a difference for these animals. Please forward this to your friends and family as well. To have the greatest impact, Dalton McGuinty needs to receive a large number of letters over the next few days, so even if you’ve written before, do so again.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 416 - 462 - 9541 or e-mail contact@environmentvoters.org

For recent news articles on this issue, please visit www.animalalliance.ca and click on the "Resources" page.

Thank you for all your help!

Liz and the AAEVPC crew

UVic bunnies in danger again!

The Responsible Animal Care Society (TRACS) needs our help.

The Battle of the UVic bunnies is not over.

After volunteers successfully rescued the majority of the abandoned pets (Nearly 900 rabbits!!) to sanctuaries, the University of Victoria in BC recently announced plans to kill any abandoned pet rabbits that they find on the campus after March 1st. Volunteers, under the TRACS umbrella, have delivered hundreds of rabbits to the Wild Rose Rescue Ranch in Texas. All spays and neuters are being paid for by FurBearer Defenders!!

In order to save the rabbits and move them to their new home sanctuary, a government wildlife permit is required. TRACS's Wildlife Permit to move the rabbits expires on March 31st. They have asked for it to be extended, as the University says the killing of rabbits will resume March 1st.

Prior to government approval of the permit, the university killed over 100 innocent bunnies in May of 2010. By signing this petition, you are showing your support for the continuation of the rabbit rescue, and sending a message to UVic and the local municipal governments that killing abandoned pets and their offspring is unacceptable and inhumane. By signing the petition, you also support the municipalities changing their bylaws to stop the sale of unsterilized rabbits and to strengthen and enforce the penalties for dumping unwanted rabbits.

You can further help the UVic bunnies, by visiting the AAEVPC web site and making a tax deductible donation to help with transportation costs, and ongoing care and feeding costs of these adorable innocent creatures.

On behalf of the bunnies, thank you!

Visit http://www.tracs-bc.ca/uvicbun.html for more information.

Lia and the AAEVPC crew