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SILVER SPONSORs Animal Legal Defense Fund Farm Sanctuary

BRONZE SPONSORS A Well-Fed World Alley Cat Allies Animals and Society Institute Anti-Fur Society Compassion Over Killing Humane Society Legislative Fund Mercy For Animals RabbitWise World Society for the Protection of Animals

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It’s Time to Ban the Barren Battery Cage!

Undercover investigations in recent • Mandate labeling on egg cartons such as “eggs from years have exposed the cruelty of barren battery cages, caged hens,” helping generate consumer demand for where egg-laying hens can move barely an inch their higher welfare alternatives; entire lives. But even as a nationwide rejection of • Prohibit the withdrawal of food or water to force battery cages is taking place, legislators aligned with molting and extend the laying cycle; agribusiness in major egg-producing states are trying • Require euthanasia standards and prohibit excessive to ban undercover investigations rather than address ammonia in henhouses; and extreme confinement. • Prohibit the transport and sale of eggs and egg products Now animal advocates have a chance to help all 280 nationwide that don’t meet these requirements. million egg-laying hens in the U.S., regardless of the political landscape in each state. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Pork Urge your members of Congress to support H.R. 3798 Producers Council, American Farm Bureau Federation, and S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments and their allies in Congress are lobbying to kill this bill, of 2012, which would: and animal advocates must not let them succeed! • Replace barren battery cages with enriched colony Please call your U.S. representative and two U.S. housing systems that provide each bird with essentially senators today at 202-224-3121 and ask them to support twice the space; H.R. 3798 and S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act • Require that hens be provided with perches, nesting Amendments of 2012. For more on how you can help, boxes, and scratching areas; go to humanesociety.org/hr3798. WELCOME

DEAR FRIEND OF ANIMALS,

N BEHALF OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY of the United States, welcome to Taking Action for Animals 2012, in the heart of Washington, D.C. Now in its eighth year, TAFA—the leading and largest O national conference in the animal advocacy movement—has again brought together the premier and most innovative speakers in the field to help you take action on behalf of animals.

This year’s conference is filled with outstanding workshops and opportunities to network with leaders and advocates from all across the country, and offers you the opportunity to meet and hear keynote speakers such as HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle. He has been on a national book tour for his best-selling book, The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them, and he invites you to join the national conversation about the cause of animal protection.

The conference is filled with ideas, strategies, and take-away tools for you to help advocate for animals when you return home. On Friday, we have wonderful workshops on the most current strategies for combating inhumane factory-farming practices; on working with law enforcement and animal control to help address animal cruelty in your state; on advocating for better protections for horses; and on ending dog-chaining in your community.

Speakers throughout the weekend will share their successes and effective strategies that have worked on a wide range of topics, and they will provide you with exactly what you need to make a real difference when you return home. We have so many topics to choose from: Want to learn how to advance protections for pit bull-type dogs in your community? Learn how to leverage your existing social networks and rally support for your cause? Learn how you can help protect animals outside the U.S.? Learn how to work with local and state lawmakers? This year we also have a brand-new track for seasoned activists—the Advanced Level—which will help develop your professional advocacy skills even further. Whether you are a seasoned advocate or just venturing into the world of animal protection, this conference will inspire you and arm you with the necessary tools to help.

This past year has certainly been a great year for animals. Nearly 91 state animal protection laws were enacted on a variety of issues including animal fighting, shark finning, and puppy mills. California, Oregon, and Hawaii banned the sale of shark fins, and Texas strengthened its anti-cockfighting and puppy mill laws. On the federal level, The HSUS reached an accord with the United Egg Producers to work together to enact federal legislation that would phase out barren battery cages for all 280 million laying hens in the United States, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a final rule to tighten the ban on the use of double-decker trailers to transport American horses to slaughter. y MILANI/THE HSUS Thousands of animals were rescued from animal cruelty cases, puppy mills, animal fighting operations, and natural disasters. None of this could have happened without dedicated advocates like you contacting your elected officials, volunteering to help animals in need, financially supporting the cause of animal protection, and being a strong voice for animals in your community. With the proper tools, we can do even more in the years to come.

In addition, this conference gives you the opportunity to connect with other advocates who share the vision of a better world for animals and people alike. So, make the most of it, and visit the exhibit hall, meet leading authors, be entertained at the banquet dinner by singer/songwriter Nellie McKay, and conclude this memorable weekend by joining HSUS and ASPCA on Monday for a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill.

Thank you for being part of Taking Action for Animals 2012. We know that animals face so many challenges, and with your dedicated advocacy and support, we are making so much progress across the country and the world.

Sincerely, y MILANI/THE HSUS; REbECCA ALDWORTH/HSI; jEANCLICLAC/FOTOLIA.COM. COvER: K ATH Michael Markarian Chief Program & Policy Officer

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Schedule at a Glance ...... 4–5

Sponsors ...... 6

book Signing Schedule ...... 8

Friday Events and Workshops ...... 9

banquet Speakers and Entertainment ...... 11

Saturday Events and Workshops ...... 12

Sunday Events and Workshops ...... 17

Lobby Day for Animals ...... 26

Hotel Maps ...... 30

Disclaimer: views expressed and materials distributed by speakers during Taking Action for Animals are solely those of the speakers and not of The Humane Society of the United States. The HSUS disclaims any and all liability arising out of reliance on any speaker’s statements or materials.

In Case of emergenCy The safety and security of attendees and staff is The HSUS’s first priority.

Please keep these important numbers handy: 911 (from any land line): Fire, police, or medical emergencies 11 (from any hotel phone) or 202-328-2975: For non-emergency security issues PETE MAROvICH SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Look for your room assignments on the flier provided in your attendee bag.

Thursday, July 26 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Registration Open Scan this QR code with your phone to view a mobile- Friday, July 27 friendly TAFA schedule or visit 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Registration Open takingactionforanimals 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Optional Half-Day Workshops Ticket Required (extra fee; not included in full registration)See Page 9 for descriptions 2012.sched.org • Effective Advocacy to Protect Horses • How to Work with Local Law Enforcement and Animal Control to Address Animal Cruelty Don’t have a QR code reader? 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) Search “QR” in your smartphone’s 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Optional Half-Day Workshops Ticket Required (extra fee; not included in full registration)See Page 10 for descriptions app store for many free options. • Strategies on Breaking the Chains–Saving One Dog at a Time • Building a Farm Animal Campaign from Start to Finish 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Sponsored by ASPCA Use your free drink ticket, meet regional and state directors from HSUS and ASPCA, network, and have fun! 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Movie Screening: Madonna of the Mills Director Andrew Nibley and Producer Kelly Collbert will be answering questions after the movie.

Saturday, July 28 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Registration Open 8:15 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Beverage Break 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks See Page 12 for Plenary descriptions 9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Plenary: Lean in to Healthy Eating, Kathy Freston 9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Plenary: Taking Animal Rights to the Next Level—Going Hi-Tech, Jane Velez-Mitchell 10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Plenary: Saving Species, Saving Lives, Ron Kagan 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (see Page 8 for book signing schedule) Visit the TAFA photo booth in the exhibit hall! 12:00 p.m. Lunch Sponsored by Field Roast Ticket Required 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Workshops See Pages 13–14

Advanced Level Track Building Skills Track Learning the Issues Track Public Policy Track

Social Media 201 Volunteer to Help Animals–Discover How Wanton Waste and Cruelty: Advocating for Animals through You Can Make Change through Action Ending Shark Finning State Legislation Sponsored by Sponsored by E-The Environmental Magazine Andy Nahas and The Prospect Fund

3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Snack Break 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Workshops See Pages 13–15

Ending Animal Experimentation through Fighting Fur from Within–Working with Advocating for Pit Bull Dogs Pushing the Boundaries: Domestic Scientific Innovation and Public Policy Designers and Retailers in Your Community and International Legal Limits of Sponsored by Animal Protection Laws ASPCA 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Banquet Dinner (see Page 11) Sponsored by ASPCA Ticket Required. Anyone arriving after 7:00 p.m. will not be guaranteed a seat or meal.

Sunday, July 29 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration Open 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Beverage Break 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. “Get Ready To Lobby” Training Session (Part 1) with Lobby Day partner,ASPC A Required to attend Lobby Day. See Pages 17 and 26 10:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Workshops See pages 18–22

Advanced Level Track Building Skills Track Learning the Issues Track Public Policy Track

Compassion Without Borders: Fighting Serving the Underserved Fatal Attractions: Ending the Private “Get Ready to Lobby” Animal Cruelty Worldwide Sponsored by Possession of Captive Wildlife Training Session (Part 2) Sponsored by ASPCA with Lobby Day partner, ASPCA Andy Nahas and The Prospect Fund

11:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (see Page 8 for book signing schedule) Visit the TAFA photo booth in the exhibit hall! 12:00 p.m. Lunch Sponsored by The HSUS Protect Seals Campaign Ticket Required 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Workshops See Pages 18–22

Keeping Your Eye on the Prize: Winning Shining a Spotlight on Animals: Best Moo-ving the Ball Forward Acting Locally–Making Change Single-Issue Campaigns Practices for Effective Media Outreach for Farm Animals in Your Own Backyard Sponsored by E-The Environmental Magazine

4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Snack Break 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Workshops See Pages 18–22

The Inner Lives of Animals Social Media 101 for Advocates Horse Welfare in America Advancing Wildlife Policy in Your Backyard

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Closing Plenary: Winning the Influence Game—Insider Strategies for Making a Difference for Animals, Stephanie Vance (see Page 24) Look foryourroom assignmentsonthe Stephanie will be selling and signing copies of her book The Influence Game immediately after the closing plenary. flier provided inyourattendeebag.

Monday, July 30 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Bagels and Beverages (Lobby Day participants only)

9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Lobby Day on Capitol Hill (see Page 26) with Lobby Day partner,ASPC A AT AGLANCE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE

See speakers and workshop descriptions on the following pages: Friday workshops: Pages 9-10 Saturday workshops: Pages 13-15

Sunday workshops: Pages 17-22 Sponsors

The Humane Society of the United States sincerely thanks the sponsors of Taking Action for Animals 2012.

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Big Cat Rescue is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats. We are home to over 100 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars, and other species, most of whom have been abandoned, abused, orphaned, saved from being turned into fur coats, or retired from performing acts. Our dual mission is to provide the best home we can for the cats in our care and educate the public about the plight of these majestic animals, both in captivity and in the wild, to end abuse and avoid extinction. bigcatrescue.org

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Animal Farm Foundation is dedicated to securing equal treatment and opportunity for “pit bull” dogs. Whether the dog is called a “pit bull” because of a documented pedigree, or merely on the basis of physical appearance, recognizing that these dogs are individuals for whom we are responsible is an integral step toward a compassionate future for all dogs. animalfarmfoundation.org

based in New york City, the ASPCA maintains a strong local presence, with programs that extend our mission across the country in three key areas: anticruelty programs, community initiatives, and animal health services. aspca.org

E-The Environmental Magazine, the nation’s only nonprofit, independent consumer publication on the environment, is a clearinghouse of information, news, and commentary on environmental issues. It’s our intent to inform and inspire individuals who have concerns about the environment and want to know what they can do to help bring about improvements. emagazine.com

Gold Sponsors Andy Nahas and The Prospect Fund benefitting from socially responsible investing in the stock market, Andy Nahas and The Prospect Fund support globally significant initiatives concerning human and animal rights and welfare.

Silver Sponsors Animal Legal Defense Fund | aldf.org Farm Sanctuary | farmsanctuary.org

Bronze Sponsors In-Kind Donations A Well-Fed World Earth Friendly Products Alley Cat Allies Egencia Animals and Society Institute Field Roast Anti-Fur Society Herbivore Clothing Company Compassion Over Killing Instant Classic Photo booths Humane Society Legislative Fund justin’s Kate bakes Mercy For Animals LÄRAbAR RabbitWise Wagging Tail Portraits World Society for the Protection of Animals

Presented by The Humane Society of the United States | 7 BOOK SIGNING SCHEDULE*

Meet leading authors in animal advocacy. Bring your own books or buy copies at TAFA courtesy of Books-A-Million. Unless otherwise specified, all book signings will take place in the exhibit hall. Please see the exhibit hall map in your attendee bag.

Saturday

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Wayne Pacelle, The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Kathy Freston, Veganist: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, Change the World; and The Lean: A Revolutionary (and Simple!) 30-Day Plan for Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss

Doron Petersan, Sticky Fingers’ Sweets: 100 Super-Secret Vegan Recipes

Sunday

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wayne Pacelle, The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Caryn Ginsberg, Animal Impact: Secrets Proven to Achieve Results and Move the World

3:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Wayne Pacelle, The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them

3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food

Dr. Michael Greger, Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching**

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. TAFA Registration Lobby Jonathan Balcombe, The Exultant Ark: A Pictorial Tour of Animal Pleasure; Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals; and Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and the Nature of Feeling Good

6:45 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Marriott Salon 3 Stephanie Vance, The Influence Game***

* Subject to change

** Dr. Greger will also have copies of his DVDs, Latest in Clinical Nutrition (Vols. 1-9), available for purchase

*** Available for purchase only during the book signing

8 | Taking Action for Animals FRIDAY Look for your room assignments on the flier provided in your attendee bag. OPTIONAL HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS (NOTE: Extra Fee Required. Not included in full registration. To buy a ticket go to TAFA registration.)

Friday, July 27 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Effective Advocacy to Protect Horses Learn how to advocate for horse welfare on a local, state, and federal level. Hear from experienced advocates and become empowered while learning about state welfare coalitions, the threat of horse slaughter in your community, effective letter writing, grass-roots advocacy campaigns, and the federal legislative process. Practical tools and talking points, as well as hands-on learning experiences, will enable attendees to become better advocates, to educate politicians and the media, and to improve the lives of horses. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Scott Beckstead, Senior Oregon Director, The Humane Society of the United States; Carolyn Schnurr, Federal Legislative Manager, ASPCA; Valerie Pringle, Equine Protection Specialist, The Humane Society of the United States; Teresa Bippen, Vice President, Friends of Sound Horses

How to Work with Local Law Enforcement and Animal Control to Address Animal Cruelty Learn how animal advocates can help animal control and law enforcement in prosecuting animal cruelty cases. Budget cuts, pet overpopulation, and increased awareness of animal cruelty issues have had a direct impact on our shelters and enforcement officers. Animal control and law enforcement agencies are receiving a considerable number of complaints regarding animal cruelty, and the public via the media and social networking is pressing for an increase in prosecution of these cases. This can overwhelm an agency, especially when the budget does not provide for additional staff or training to assist. These factors can create a reluctance to investigate animal cruelty cases, but you can make a difference, and we will teach you the tools and techniques to assist your local community. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Sherry Schlueter, Executive Director, South Florida Wildlife Center, The Humane Society of the United States; Kim Alboum, North Carolina State Director, The Humane Society of the United States; Michelle Welch, Assistant Attorney General, Virginia Attorney General’s Office; Tim Rickey, Senior Director, Field Investigations and Response, ASPCA

Now in paperback!

A fascinating exploration of the human-animal bond—and an urgent call to defend millions of at-risk creatures—by Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States.

Purchase your book at the book store in the exhibit hall and have it signed by the author!

Book Store Hours Sat., July 28: 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Author signing: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Sun., July 29: 11:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Author signing: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:15-4:45 p.m.

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Strategies on Breaking the Chains—Saving One Dog at a Time See a sad chained dog in your neighborhood and wonder what you can do? you’ve come to the perfect panel; get ideas and positive solutions for chained dogs and underserved communities that include: • Fencing programs • Awareness campaigns • Grass-roots legislative efforts A growing trend among advocates has touched the hearts of communities all over the country and become a catalyst for positive change. by providing free direct services such as fenced enclosures, doghouses, and spay/neuter services to underserved communities, advocates are transforming lives for chained dogs and their families, and helping to bridge the gap within their community. Presenters: Kelly Peterson, Vice President, State Affairs, The Humane Society of the United States; Amanda Arrington, Executive Director, Coalition to Unchain Dogs, and Associate Director, Pets for Life, The Humane Society of the United States; Tamira Ci Thayne, Founder and Chief Executive, Dogs Deserve Better; Lori Hensley, Director of Operations, Coalition to Unchain Dogs

Building a Farm Animal Campaign from Start to Finish WARNING: The factory farming industries don’t want you to attend this session. There’s no greater way to reduce animal suffering than to focus on helping farm animals. And we have the plan to do it! Come learn, from some of the nation’s most experienced farm animal campaigners, strategies for effectively waging farm animal anti-cruelty initiatives in your community. This session is all about ways you can make a difference for farm animals at the local level, and with as much or little time as you have available. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Josh Balk, Director of Corporate Policy, Farm Animal Protection, The Humane Society of the United States; Matt Prescott, Food Policy Director, The Humane Society of the United States; Nathan Runkle, Executive Director, Mercy For Animals; Bruce Friedrich, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives, Farm Sanctuary

10 | Taking Action for Animals SATUrDAy Look for your room assignments on the flier provided in your attendee bag. bANQUET SPEAKERS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday, July 28 SPONSORED by 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Ticket required for entry

Wayne Pacelle As President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Wayne Pacelle leads the largest animal protection organization in the United States, with 11 million members and constituents. During his tenure, Pacelle has more than doubled the size of the organization and, through corporate combinations, built unity and greater efficiency within the animal protection cause. He has led successful efforts to pass hundreds of new state and federal laws to protect animals (more than 600 state laws since 2005, and more than 25 federal statutes over the last decade), expanded The HSUS’s animal care operations, and worked with dozens of corporations to enact operational changes that benefit animals. Pacelle is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them. His work on animal issues has been featured in thousands of newspapers and magazines across the country. He received his b.A. in history and studies in the environment from yale University in 1987.

U.S. rep. Sam Farr Representative Sam Farr, D-Calif., a longtime champion for animal protection, was named the 2011 Humane Representative of the year, and he earned a perfect score on the 2011 Humane Scorecard. Farr was honored y MILANI/THE HSUS; MATTHEW PRESCOTT/THE HSUS y MILANI/THE HSUS; MATTHEW for his leadership, as the ranking member of the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, in securing significant funding increases to strengthen USDA enforcement of key animal welfare. His support was also crucial on bills to improve treatment of egg-laying hens and to promote stability for egg farmers (H.R. 3798) and a bill to require licensing and inspections of puppy mills selling directly to the public via the Internet (H.R. 835). Rep. Farr played a pivotal role in approving a USDA request to reprogram $4 million of Fy 2011 funding so that the agency could address serious shortfalls in its oversight of puppy mills, identified by the USDA’s own inspector general, as well as obtaining a $5 million increase in the USDA’s Fy 2012 funding to enforce the Animal Welfare Act. In addition, Rep. Farr provided critical help last year winning enactment of a 40 percent increase in funding for the Horse Protection Act, the law that prohibits soring of show horses. Throughout his 18-year tenure, Rep. Farr has been a leading advocate for California agriculture, affordable housing, and our oceans. In Congress since 1993, Farr is the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration, and sits on the Subcommittee on Military Construction and veterans Affairs. before he was elected to Congress, Farr served 12 years in the California State Assembly and six years as Monterey County Supervisor. He began his career in public service in 1964 serving in the Peace Corps in Colombia.

Nellie McKay Acclaimed singer/songwriter Nellie McKay is a creative dynamo. She has released five critically acclaimed albums, won an award for her performance in the broadway production of “The Threepenny Opera,” and appeared onscreen in the film “P.S. I Love you.” Her music has been heard in films and numerous Tv shows. Not just a multitalented artist, McKay is also a staunch advocate of animal protection and other social causes, and she brings her advocacy, along with a strong dose of satire, to her music and her performances. Two of her most recent and unique performances include “I Want to Live,” a “musical death row revue” hailed by The New Yorker as “a brilliant piece of theater,” based on the life (and death) of San Quentin inmate barbara Graham; and “Silent Spring—It’s Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature,” a tribute to Rachel Carson on the 50th anniversary of the book that gave birth to the environmental movement.

Please note: Anyone arriving at the banquet after 7 p.m.

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PLENARy SESSIONS

Saturday, July 28 Welcome Remarks • 8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.

Speakers: Michael Markarian, Chief Program & Policy Officer, The HSUS Howard baskin, Advisory board Chairman, big Cat Rescue Stacey Coleman, Executive Director, Animal Farm Foundation Nancy Perry, Senior vice President, Government Relations, ASPCA

Lean in to Healthy Eating 9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Kathy Freston will discuss how to “Lean In” to a healthier way of eating and living. She believes that everything is possible–weight loss, getting healthy, and feeling great in every way–when you just set your intention and then nudge yourself ever so gently in the direction of the shift. Kathy also believes that what’s good for your body is also good for your soul, and for the world around you. Speaker: Kathy Freston, Health & Wellness Activist and Author; Paul Shapiro, Vice President, Farm Animal Protection, The Humane Society of the United States (Interviewer)

Taking Animal rights to the Next Level—Going Hi-Tech 9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Learn how individuals and organizations can work more effectively to speak up for animals using the media and social networks. Learn how to: (1) band together to take a united stance on issues that affect animals; (2) use the media to respond to breaking news that involves animals, like a mad cow disease outbreak; (3) use technology to speak up for the animals, and create newscasts; (4) develop rapid response strategies to respond to breaking news stories the same day; (5) be a powerful voice on your own to effect change as one individual did when contacting Amazon to stop carrying shark and dolphin meat; and (5) partner with other entities to make a real difference for animals like jane velez-Mitchell did in conjunction with the Puerto Rican bar association, PETA, and a Puerto Rican lawmaker to stop the opening of a lab monkey breeding facility that would have housed and bred thousands of monkeys. Speaker: Jane Velez-Mitchell, Host of CNN’s Headline News Network Jane Velez-Mitchell

Saving Species, Saving Lives 10:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Zoos are unique societal intersections where nature, science, education, and human values converge. Exotic animals in accredited zoos are well-fed, live mostly predator-free and longer than their wild counterparts, and most reproduce well. but there are also thousands of roadside zoos/ menageries that threaten our communities and don’t advance conservation or species welfare. And what about individual welfare of those animals in captivity? Are zoo animals thriving or just surviving? Are we rescuing and saving lives or harming both human and nonhuman animals? This will be a candid conservation about exotic animals in America. Speaker: Ron Kagan, Chief Executive, Detroit Zoological Society

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Advanced Level Track

Social Media 201 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Learn how to be an effective advocate for animals via social media by creating your own campaigns or supporting existing campaigns. you’ll learn how to engage like-minded people, leverage your existing social networks, and rally support for your cause. Presenters: Anne Hogan, Community Manager, The Humane Society of the United States; Pulin Modi, Senior Campaigner, Change.org; Kymberlie Adams, Manager, Social Media, ASPCA

Ending Animal Experimentation through Scientific Innovation and Public Policy 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Want to win big changes for animals suffering in laboratories and the classroom? There are critical first steps, such as identifying the problem, getting the facts, assessing the landscape, setting your goals, and knowing what your resources are. Then what? your leadership and relationships make all the difference. We’ll role-play how to carry out the critical planning steps and how to effectively work with diverse partners in the community to make the change you are seeking. you’ll leave the workshop with a list of new prospects to help the animals in the short and, especially, long term. Presenters: Nicole Green, Director of Education for the American Anti-Vivisection Society; Kathleen Conlee, Senior Director, Animal Research Issues, The Humane Society of the United States; Laura Bonar, Program Director, Animal Protection of New Mexico

Building Skills Track

Volunteer to Help Animals–Discover How you Can Make Change through Action Sponsored by E–The Environmental Magazine 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Want to help animals, but not sure where or how to start? Want to use your own talents, but feeling a little inexperienced? This workshop will explore the various ways you can take action, both as a part of an organization and on your own, and how to find the right fit. There are many ways to be involved; you’ll hear firsthand stories from advocates on how they got started and explore options for volunteering in ways that make the most of your time and unique abilities. Take away specific tips for meaningful actions. Presenters: Hilary Hager, Director, National Volunteer Center, The Humane Society of the United States; Carole Baskin, Founder & Chief Executive, Big Cat Rescue; Patricia Haddock, Co-Founder and President, Delaware Votes for Animals

Fighting Fur from Within–Working with Designers and retailers y MILANI. OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP: HEIDI bASSETT bLAIR; CNN; DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETy y MILANI. OPPOSITE PAGE, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Working within the fashion industry, animal advocates are saving animals from the fur trade. From demonstrating the new higher-quality alternatives that are just now available, to educating buyers, designers, and executives of apparel companies on the cruelty and killing behind fur collars or cuffs, hear from fashion designers and advocates themselves about what has and hasn’t been effective when reaching out to and working directly with those who use and sell animal fur. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Andrew Page, Managing Director, Wildlife, The Humane Society of the United States; John Bartlett, President and Designer, the Tiny Tim Rescue Fund; Joshua Katcher, Professor of

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Learning the Issues Track

Wanton Waste and Cruelty: Ending Shark Finning 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Shark finning is the practice of cutting the fins off a shark and throwing the animal overboard to die. This cruel and ecologically destructive practice is driven by the demand for shark fin soup, a luxury dish served worldwide at Asian weddings and banquets. Learn how advocates can help promote legislation to ban the practice of shark finning, stop the sale of shark fins, and reduce demand through consumer education. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Rebecca Regnery, Deputy Director, Wildlife, Humane Society International; Judy Ki, Chair, Asian Pacific American Ocean Harmony Alliance; Sonja Fordham, Founder, Shark Advocates International

Advocating for Pit Bull Dogs in your Community Sponsored by ASPCA 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Speaking up for the underdogs in your community has never been easier. join us for this fast-paced workshop and learn about positive trends in fighting breed-discriminatory legislation, in progressive policies that are getting pit bull dogs home faster, and in innovative and affordable kennel enrichment strategies that will keep all of your dogs happier and healthier. Get the information the policymakers need to hear and the tools to advocate successfully for the pit bull dogs in your community. Each participant will receive a copy of The Pit Bull Placebo, by Karen Delise. Presenters: Stacey Coleman, Executive Director, Animal Farm Foundation; Daisy Balawejder, President, Hello Bully, and Dogfighting Rescue Coalition Coordinator; Ledy VanKavage, Senior Legislative Attorney, Best Friends Animal Society

Public Policy Track

Advocating for Animals through State Legislation Sponsored by Andy Nahas and The Prospect Fund 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Passing state laws can create lasting change for animals. you’ll learn about the latest efforts in state legislatures that both protect and exploit animals. We’ll discuss how to work with other individuals and organizations to create a strong coalition and neutralize our opponents so we can enact good laws and defeat bad bills. We’ll explore specific examples of successful legislative efforts, including what has worked and what hasn’t, and how you can best be an effective activist from afar. you will leave the workshop with a strong set of action steps and tools.

Presenters: Ann Church, Vice President of State Affairs, ASPCA; Kara Holmquist, Director of SALL Advocacy, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Tami Santelli, Maryland Ry y Senior State Director, The Humane Society of the United States AN

14 | Taking Action for Animals Saturday Look for your room assignments on the flier provided in your attendee bag.

Pushing the Boundaries: Domestic and International Legal Limits of Animal Protection Laws 4 p.m.–5 p.m. Adverse legal decisions in state and federal courts, as well as international bodies like the World Trade Organization (WTO), can overturn or dilute vital animal protection laws. Legal experts in the fields of animal protection, constitutional law, and international trade law will take a critical look at recent cases and issues that are shaping the field of animal protection law, including the National Meat Association v. Harris case at the Supreme Court, the Tuna- Dolphin and Seals disputes at the WTO, and the legal obstacles to horse slaughter restarting in the U.S. The panel will offer recommendations about how to avoid–and defend against–a legal challenge to your hard-won legislative victory for animals. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Jonathan Lovvorn, Senior Vice President, Animal Protection Litigation & Investigations, The Humane Society of the United States; Sarah Stewart, Senior Attorney, International Law & Trade, Animal Protection Litigation, The Humane Society of the United States; Bruce Wagman, Partner, Schiff Hardin, San Francisco

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16 | Taking Action for Animals SUNDAy Look for your room assignments on the flier provided in your attendee bag. SUNDAy WORKSHOPS

“Get ready To Lobby “ Training Session (Part 1) LObby DAy PARTNER Part 1: 9 a.m.–10 a.m.

Attendance at Part 1 is required before attending Monday Lobby Day. If you plan to take part in Lobby Day on Monday, you must attend Part 1 of this training session before joining us on Capitol Hill–and we encourage you to stay for Part 2 as well. To be a successful citizen lobbyist, you must know what catches a busy lawmaker’s attention. This program will give you all the skills needed to meet with your legislators or their staffs and discuss important animal protection legislation. Lobby Day packets will be available at the HSUS Federal Affairs table in the exhibit hall all weekend, and you can also pick them up at this Lobby Day training along with your Monday meeting schedule. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Sara Amundson, Executive Director, Humane Society Legislative Fund; Arianna Brown, Legislative Coordinator, Federal Affairs, The Humane Society of the United States; Jessica Feingold Lieberson, Federal Legislative Specialist, The Humane Society of the United States; Kate Wall, Federal Legislative Specialist, The Humane Society of the United States; Richard Patch, Vice President of Federal Affairs, ASPCA; Jessica Johnson, Grassroots Advocacy Manager, ASPCA *Part 2 is from 10:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Part 2 is not required to participate in Lobby Day, but you are encouraged to attend.

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Advanced Level Track

Compassion Without Borders: Fighting Animal Cruelty Worldwide Sponsored by Andy Nahas and The Prospect Fund 10:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Meat, fur, and other animal-derived products move easily across borders, along with ideas and practices relating to the treatment of animals, so animal protection campaigns must also be global. Drawing upon examples from the campaigns against factory farming in developing countries/emerging economies, the transcontinental effort to halt the slaughter of seals for fur, and local programs to protect companion animals in China, this workshop showcases an array of strategies (including influencing international trade and investment policies, and utilizing online communication tools) to foster compassion worldwide. Participants will be invited to examine their responsibilities and roles in protecting animals outside of their country. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Rebecca Aldworth, Executive Director, Humane Society International/Canada; Chetana Mirle, Director, Farm Animal Welfare, Humane Society International; Irene Feng, Cat and Dog Welfare Director (China), Animals Asia Foundation; Michael Baker, Director General, World Society for the Protection of Animals

Keeping your Eye on the Prize: Winning Single-Issue Campaigns 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Working on a single-issue campaign? Hear from three experts who have each taken on the specific components of a focused campaign to protect animals. becky Robinson, of Alley Cat Allies, will walk through a case study of a campaign to save and improve the lives of cats in Wake County, N.C. Howard baskin, of big Cat Rescue, will take attendees through his campaign to end tiger cub petting. Carey Theil, of GREy2K USA, will report on his organization’s work to end greyhound racing. Use this session as a primer to chart your path to victory. Presenters: Becky Robinson, President, Alley Cat Allies; Howard Baskin, Advisory Board Chairman, Big Cat Rescue; Carey Theil, Executive Director, GREY2K USA

The Inner Lives of Animals 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. The past two decades have seen a blossoming of scientific discoveries about animal minds and feelings. Sentience (the capacity to feel) being the bedrock of ethics, this information has great potential to advance the moral status of animals. In this workshop, host jonathan balcombe will describe some of the more compelling examples of these discoveries in a lavishly illustrated (PowerPoint) format. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session. Presenter: Jonathan Balcombe, Department Chair, Animal Studies, Humane Society University FROM TOP: RObERTO A. SANCHEZ; ISAAC KOvAL/ISTOCKPHOTO;FROM TOP: RObERTO MICHELLE RILEy/THE HSUS

Building Skills Track

Serving the Underserved Sponsored by ASPCA 10:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Outreach to underserved communities is an important and often overlooked aspect of animal welfare work. Reaching out to provide services to these populations in your community can lead to great results for companion animals by elevating the human-animal bond, increasing spay/neuter rates, and ultimately reducing suffering. This requires a genuine understanding of how to effectively engage, build trust, and create partnerships. Learn how to successfully overcome perceived barriers such as race, culture, language, and socioeconomic status, and also learn out-of-the-box strategies for how to assess your target audience, market your services, engage community partners, and approach pet owners. Presenters: Amy Mills, Chief Executive, Emancipet; Kenny Lamberti, Manager, Pets for Life Philadelphia, The Humane Society of the United States; Neya Warren, Charlotte Outreach Director, Coalition to Unchain Dogs 18 | Taking Action for Animals Ead_mountain_bw_7.5x10:Layout 1 4/30/12 1:00 PM Page 1

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Shining a Spotlight on Animals: Best Practices for Effective Media Outreach Sponsored by E–The Environmental Magazine 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. For most animal organizations and advocates, the budget for full-time media relations assistance is minimal. This workshop will identify the most important components of an effective media outreach strategy, providing tips on how to leverage various media platforms. We will discuss how to identify and pursue media opportunities that directly and positively affect an individual issue, how journalists work and what they need from you, how to effectively react to a media story, and how to best pitch and prepare for media interviews. Presenters: Heather Sullivan, Director of Public Relations, The Humane Society of the United States; Lisa Fletcher, News Anchor and Investigative Reporter; Stacey Coleman, Executive Director, Animal Farm Foundation

Social Media 101 for Advocates 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Social media are an invaluable tool for organizations running campaigns large and small, for fundraising, calls to action, and volunteer recruitment. See real-life examples and case studies of campaigns from organizations of all sizes; learn what worked (and what didn’t) and why–and how you can achieve powerful results for your cause through social media like Facebook and Twitter. Presenters: Sarah Barnett, Emerging Media Manager, The Humane Society of the United States; Emily Garman, Founder, TheSocialAnimal.com

Learning the Issues Track

Fatal Attractions: Ending the Private Possession of Captive Wildlife 10:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. From tiger cubs at shopping malls, to giant constrictor snakes peddled at flea markets, to backyard menageries harboring deadly predators in suburban neighborhoods, exotic animals can be found in every nook and cranny of the country. The private possession of dangerous wild animals has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., endangering communities, damaging ecosystems, and inflicting a great deal of suffering on captive wildlife. Learn about the trade in exotic animals, laws and regulations, legislative efforts, the role of sanctuaries, coalition building, and how recent episodes have provided new FROM TOP: DAvID SOKOL; MICHAEL MILL/FOTOLIA.COM; MATTHEW PRESCOTT/THE HSUS opportunities to help lions, tigers, bears, primates, reptiles, and other wild species. Presenters: Adam Roberts, Executive Vice President, Born Free USA; Carole Baskin, Founder and Chief Executive, Big Cat Rescue; Lisa Wathne, Captive Wildlife Specialist, The Humane Society of the United States

Moo-ving the Ball Forward for Farm Animals 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Want to be inspired, amused, entertained, saddened, and did we say inspired? Hear from some of the nation’s most seasoned farm animal advocates on why these animals’ plight is so dire, the truly amazing work that’s being done to help them, and how you can get involved and take action for the too-often forgotten and terribly abused billions of animals who suffer in the meat, egg, and dairy industries. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Paul Shapiro, Vice President, Farm Animal Protection, The Humane Society of the United States; Michael Greger, Director, Public Health and Animal Agriculture, The Humane Society of the United States; Gene Baur, Co-Founder and President, Farm Sanctuary

20 | Taking Action for Animals TAKE ACTION FOR PIT BULL DOGS Securing equal treatment for pit bull dogs

• Learn how to fight Breed Discriminatory legislation • Promote shelter policies that benefit all dogs • Create humane communities that are safe for all dogs and people

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Horse Welfare in America 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. The role of the horse in the United States has largely shifted away from serving utilitarian needs for transportation, war, and nation-building to one of companion animal, yet equines are still mistreated because of ignorance, callousness, or greed. This workshop will address several areas of cruelty to horses, and efforts being undertaken to confront them. Topics will include the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of American horses annually, abuses in the gaited horse show industry, and treatment of America’s wild horses by the federal bureau of Land Management. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Keith Dane, Director of Equine Protection, The Humane Society of the United States; Nancy Perry, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, ASPCA; Stephanie Boyles, Wildlife Scientist, The Humane Society of the United States

Public Policy Track LObby DAy PARTNER

“Get ready to Lobby” Training Session (Part 2) 10:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. If you plan to take part in Lobby Day on Monday we encourage you to attend this training session, even if you’ve already attended the Part 1 training session. To be a successful citizen lobbyist, you must know what catches a busy lawmaker’s attention. This program will give you all the skills needed to meet with your legislators or their staff and discuss important animal protection legislation. Lobby Day packets will be available at the HSUS Federal Affairs table in the exhibit hall all weekend, and you can also pick them up at this Lobby Day training. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Sara Amundson, Executive Director, Humane Society Legislative Fund; Arianna Brown, Legislative Coordinator, Federal Affairs, The Humane Society of the United States; Jessica Feingold Lieberson, Federal Legislative Specialist, The Humane Society of the United States; Kate Wall, Federal Legislative Specialist, The Humane Society of the United States; Richard Patch, Vice President of Federal Affairs, ASPCA; Jessica Johnson, Grassroots Advocacy Manager, ASPCA

Acting Locally–Making Change in your Own Backyard 2 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Are you determined to help bring about meaningful changes for animals but aren’t sure how to get started? Whether you’re an individual animal advocate or affiliated with an organization, this engaging workshop is for you. you’ll walk away with simple yet effective tools that will empower you to start taking action in your own community: from building local coalitions and hosting meetings to working with area restaurants to add meat-free meals and talking with your city or county council to adopt animal-friendly resolutions. In just a few easy steps, you can be a catalyst for change. Presenters: Ellie Trueman, President and Chief Executive, Certified Shade Technologies; Holly Tarry, Colorado State Director, The Humane Society of the United States; Erica Meier, Executive Director, Compassion Over Killing

Advancing Wildlife Policy in your Backyard 4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. A panel of seasoned wildlife policy experts explores the landscape for obtaining more protections for

wildlife. When taking on the most harmful practices for wildlife, policy decisions occur everywhere from jENNIFER KUNZ/THE HSUS/FFA the state house floor, to the courtroom, to even stakeholder processes led by public wildlife agencies. Come hear about the pressing challenges for wildlife in your state, and how you as an advocate may be the most effective voice for wildlife. Presentation may contain graphic images. Presenters: Joseph Lamp, Board of Directors, Maryland Votes for Animals; Casey Pheiffer, Senior Director, Wildlife Public Policy and Advocacy, The Humane Society of the United States

22 | Taking Action for Animals Keep in Touch Why is there a QR code on my badge? If you would like to exchange contact information with people you meet, simply scan their QR code with your smartphone to collect their name, email address and phone number, which you can then save to your phone.

Don’t have a QR code reader? Search “QR” in your smartphone’s app store for many free options.

TAFA Search ‘n’ Scan (Win one of five Amazon.com Gift Cards!) Find the Search ‘n’ Scan game card in your attendee bag and play along to win. Completed cards must be submitted by 2 p.m. Sunday, so don’t delay!

you will need a smartphone with a QR code reader to participate. Don’t have a QR code reader? Search “QR” in your smartphone’s app store for many free options. Note: we have experienced issues with the RedLaser app and recommend choosing an alternative.

Busy Friday Night?

WELCOME RECEPTION 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by ASPCA Networking, hors d’oeuvres, A compassionate world begins with you. and a complimentary drink

Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary, the nationʼs leading farm animal protection organization, has worked to end cruelty to farm animals and promote compassionate living. Farm Sanctuary rescues animals from abject cruelty, exposes the callousness and disregard for life that drive the “food animal” industry, and advocates for MOVIE SCREENING legal protection for farm animals. Help us protect the most vulnerable among us, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. and raise your voice in compassion for farm animals everywhere. To learn more about our shelters, campaigns, and educational programs, visit farmsanctuary.org. Hot popcorn and “Madonna of the Mills” Visit our shelters in Watkins Glen, New York, and Northern California (Orland) — and our newest shelter, Farm Sanctuaryʼs Animal Acres, near Los Angeles

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CLOSING PLENARy

Winning the Influence Game: Insider Strategies for Making a Difference for Animals 6 p.m.–6:45 p.m.

Lobbyists and special interests know how to move the notoriously inert Congress to action–and believe it or not, this can be done ethically, honestly, and without bribery. join Stephanie vance, advocacy guru and author of The Influence Game, in a fast-paced, energetic session that will help you get to “yes” with policymakers and their staffs. We’ll look at several of the animal-welfare movement’s battle-tested strategies, such as “if passion guides you, let reason hold the reins,” “partnering with polar opposites,” and the “puppies and children” rule (or cats or bunnies or horses or wildlife or, well, you get the idea). These tactics have been gleaned from the advocacy guru’s 20-plus years of experience as well as, perhaps most important, through years of very effective lobbying by the pets in her life. Frankly, we have a lot to learn from the silent pleading of an animal companion asking for a biscuit. Come hear her stories, review what you’ve learned at the conference (and even steal others’ ideas), and come away from the session with a specific action plan for moving forward when you’re back home. you may even win a fabulous prize!

Presenter: Stephanie Vance, Advocacy Guru, Advocacy Associates AARON CLAMAGE

Stephanie will be selling and signing copies of her book The Influence Game immediately after the closing plenary.

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join us for the premier of H-Couture, celebrating the latest in designer men’s and women’s wear for conscious living. Proceeds from this fashion show will benefit The HSUS’s Fur-Free Campaign and Hollywood Outreach program.

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LObby DAy ON CAPITOL HILL

Monday, July 30 LObby DAy PARTNER 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. • Hart Building, Room 902

Co-hosted by Lobby Day partners The HSUS and ASPCA

One of the most effective ways to let your elected officials know your views is through a face-to-face meeting. Lobby Day is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your federal lawmakers or their staffs to let them know how important animal issues are to you. We rarely get the chance to walk the halls of Congress and meet our elected officials, so don’t miss your chance. We will be with you every step of the way and provide everything you need to be effective. Plus, Lobby Day is a fun and easy way to instantly become a citizen lobbyist. The skills you will learn can later be applied at your local or state level. We will target the hottest priority animal welfare issues pending before Congress this session. The animals need every available advocate working on the front lines for humane legislation, and this is a perfect opportunity to do just that.

TrAINING you are required to attend the “Get Ready To Lobby “ training session (Part 1) from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and you are encouraged to attend Part 2 at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, july 29. Then, on Monday, put your new skills into practice as you join us on Capitol Hill and meet with your legislators or their staff to discuss important animal protection legislation. Our lobbyists will be there to help you with any questions about your meetings—we’ll give you everything you need to be effective. And, we promise, you’ll have fun, too.

LOBBy DAy FOLDErS Folders are available at the HSUS Federal Affairs table all weekend in the exhibit hall, and you can also pick them up at the Sunday, july 29 Get Ready to Lobby training session (Part 1) along with your Monday meeting schedule.

rEGISTrATION AND APPOINTMENTS If you signed up for Lobby Day during your online conference registration, your appointments have been made for you.

LAST-MINUTE LOBBy DAy rEGISTrATION Stop by the HSUS Federal Affairs table in the exhibit hall and we will register you for Lobby Day, but we can’t guarantee that you will have set appointments unless you signed up for Lobby Day by july 11.

TrANSPOrTATION Lobby Day meetings begin at 10 a.m., so you must be at the Hart Building, Room 902, NO LATER than 9:30 a.m. Each Lobby Day attendee will receive one Metrorail pass to cover the round-trip fare between the Woodley Park Red Line station (.2 miles from the TAFA hotel) and Union Station (closest station to the Senate Hart Office building). Passes are distributed at the conclusion of the Get Ready to Lobby training session (Part 1) on Sunday. Should you choose bus or taxi instead, the cost will be your responsibility. One Metrorail pass per person. No replacements available for lost or stolen cards. Good for Metrorail only. BE SURE NOT TO LOSE YOURS!

AND… • In order to attend Lobby Day you MUST be available for the entire 9:30 a.m.-to-4 p.m. time period. • Weather can be unpredictable, but it is likely to be very warm. Bring an umbrella just in case. • Wear a suit or business casual attire and comfortable shoes. You’ll be doing a lot of walking. • A light breakfast will be provided at the hotel. Join us for a brown bag lunch with guest speakers who will share their insight on the legislative process. you will be responsible for your own lunch and dinner. • DO NOT bring: cans, bottles, food, beverages, weapons of any type (explosives, pocket knives, Swiss Army knives, machetes, guns), aerosol and non-aerosol sprays, oversized suitcases, duffel bags and oversized backpacks, razors, box cutters, mace, or pepper spray. DHUSS/ISTOCKPHOTO

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“The ASPCA’s presence in Washington has a tangible and positive impact…They are a particularly important partner as we work to protect animals through legislation.” – Congressman Jim Moran, Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus

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30 | Taking Action for Animals SMILE! Gather all your friends new and old for some free photo fun! visit the Instant Classic Photo booth in the exhibit hall to capture memories you’ve made at TAFA. Whether it’s silly hats, oversized sunglasses, or funny faces, make sure to smile for the camera!

Speak Your Mind! What’s on your mind? Each day we’ll post a new question or thought on a white board in the TAFA registration area. Write your comments, feelings, or whatever comes to mind. At the end of the day we’ll take a picture of your posts and share it on Facebook.

Save the Date! Get in Tune with Your Profession! EXPO 2013 // May 8–11, 2013 Gaylord Opryland Resort • Nashville, Tennessee

Join us in Music City for animal Care expo, the largest and most affordable international training conference and trade show for staff and volunteers involved in animal care, control, sheltering, rescue, and emergency services. expo offers everything animal advocates need to work better and smarter.

For more information, visit animalsheltering.org/expo or call 1-800-248-EXPO.

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The Humane Society of the United States has made it a priority to decrease our impact on the Earth by incorporating the following for Taking Action for Animals:

• Program printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink. • Serving vegan meals, an effective strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture. • Bags made from 100 percent recyclable material. • Biodegradable and recyclable badge holders. • Badge holder collection and reuse. • Recycling. • Leftover food donated to a local food bank. • Avoiding the use of disposable tableware and silverware. • Serving condiments in bulk rather than in individual packages.

Indulge and Enjoy! In adhering to our mission to create a humane and sustainable world for all animals, The HSUS has instituted a vegan food policy for HSUS- sponsored events such as Taking Action for Animals, meaning we will be serving food free of animal ingredients. We hope you enjoy the vegan fare and encourage you to learn more about our efforts to protect farm animals by visiting humanesociety.org/humaneeating.

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Each year, The Humane Society of the United States saves thousands of animals like Boomer from abuse and neglect. Through advocacy and public education, we help millions more. For every dog in a puppy mill who’s never set foot on grass, every pig stuffed into a factory farm cage so small she can’t turn around, every bear or fox stolen from the wild and tortured in the name of “fun,” we are devoted to ending suffering. Join our compassionate community of 11 million supporters, and find out how you can help us celebrate animals and confront cruelty in all its forms. humanesociety.org