A Success in the Making

After several months of intensive planning and development, The HSUS is pleased to an­ nounce that a weekly television series, "Pet Action Line," is currently being broadcast on ap­ proximately 65 public broadcast system (PBS) stations nationwide. Scheduled to be carried on approximately 85 stations before summer's end, this series of one-half-hour weekly programs HSUS Annual Report marks the first time in the history of television that animal-care and -welfare issues have Page 17 been so widely broadcast to the nation's public. Created by broadcast journalist H.I. "Sonny" Bloch and associate Gale Nemec, "Pet Action Taking a Stand Against Departments Line" was previously carried only on cable television channels. Invited by the creators of this Wildlife Refuge Exploitation Tracks ...... 2 program to participate in a joint endeavor to bring this program to a much wider audience, Page4 The HSUS responded enthusiastically to this new-found opportunity for educating and sen­ Update ...... 16 sitizing our nation's public to issues and concerns affecting not only pets, but a vast variety of Division Reports ...... 28 other animals as well. Recognizing the enormity of this challenge, several months were Federal Report ...... 29 devoted to developing the kind of programming that would elicit viewer interest while at the Around the Regions ..... 32 same time meet the rigorous standards of public broadcast television. Member Response Boosts Law Notes ...... 36 "Pet Action Line" To assist us in this endeavor, we asked you, the members of The HSUS, to urge your local PBS station to tape and view our preview program. This you did by the hundreds, a factor PageB which played no small part in the decision of those 85 to air this program or to begin airing it April Rallies ...... 6 in the near future. Cockfight Investigation . 21 "We are amazed at how many HSUS members contacted their local public television sta­ tions to ask for 'Pet Action Line,"' said Gale Nemec, executive producer of the show. "This "Keep Your Cat Indoors!" kind of response to a program is unprecedented in the television industry and doubly remark­ able considering how quickly it occurred. We want to thank every HSUS member for respond­ Page 12 ing so enthusiastically.''

Having achieved this degree of success, we are greatly encouraged about future prospects, Cover photo by Mark Newman from "Bless the providing financial sponsorship can be found. Once again, however, we need your assistance. Beasts, 1983" © by Bo-Tree Productions, Inc. If your station is currently broadcasting the "Pet Action Line" program, please express your 1984 HSUS Annual Conference appreciation immediately and frequently. Television is highly sensitive to viewer response, especially public television. Urge your friends and neighbors also to watch this program and Program The Humane Society News is published quarter· to express similar appreciation to the station, both verbally and through your financial sup­ ~ Page22 ly by The Humane Society of the United States, with headquarters at 2100 L Street, N.W., port of this public broadcast system. ~~~ Washington, D.C. 20037, (202) 452·1100. If, however, your local PBS station is not currently Animals and Society: Membership in The Humane Society broadcasting this program, inquire as to its future in­ Critical Times, Crucial Choices of the United States is $10 a year. tention. Once again express your interest in being able to see this program. Seek to speak with the station manager or program director personally or else write a DIRECTORS OFFICERS letter to his attention. Your continuing participation in Rosemary Benning ...... Pebble Beach, CA Chairman of the Board ...... Coleman Burke this endeavor will most assuredly help to ensure its Amanda Blake ...... Phoenix, AZ Vice Chairman ...... K. William Wiseman SamuelA. Bowman ...... NewYork,NY Secretary ...... Dr. Amy Freeman Lee success. Dr. Carol Browning ...... Ogden, UT President ...... John A. Hoyt Coleman Burke ...... Short Hills, NJ Vice President/Treasurer ...... Paul G. Irwin Reaching a potential of approximately 30,000,000 Jack Conlon ...... Cocoa Beach, FL Vice President/General Counsel ...... Murdaugh Stuart Madden DonaldS. Dawson ...... Bethesda, MD Vice President/Field Services ...... Patrick B. Parkes households weekly with a program of concern and car­ Irene Evans ...... Washington, DC Vice President/Program & Communications ...... Patricia Forkan ing for animals is an achievement we could hardly have Anna Fesmire ...... Greensboro, NC Vice President/Wildlife & Environment ...... Dr. John W. Grandy Regina Bauer Frankenberg ...... New York, NY Vice President/Companion Animals ...... Phyllis Wright imagined possible a few months ago. Now that it has Harold H. Gardiner ...... Salt Lake City, UT Scientific Director ...... Dr. Michael Fox become a reality, your staff and the Pet Action Line Robert W. Gilmore ...... New York, NY group will strive to make this program an ever-grow­ Gisela H. Karlan ...... Towaco, NJ EDITORIAL STAFF Dr. Amy Freeman Lee ...... San Antonio, TX ing success. Jack W. Lydman ...... Washington, DC Deborah Salem ...... Editor Deborah Dasch ...... Publications Assistant John A. Hoyt Virginia Lynch ...... San Francisco, CA Cherie Mason ...... Sunset, ME .Thien Huong T. Tram ...... Production Assistant John W. Mettler, Ill ...... New York, NY IngaPrime ...... Vail, CO O.J. Ramsey ...... Sacramento, CA The Humane Society of the United States is a nonprofit charitable organization, Marilyn G. Seyler ...... Mansfield, OH supported entirely by contributions from individuals. All contributions are tax­ Everett Smith, Jr...... Greenwich, CT deductible. Robert F. Welborn ...... Denver, CO K. William Wiseman ...... Greens Farms, CT ©1984 by The Humane Society of the United States' All rights reserved. Survey Confirms: People nine out of ten people felt 'human any of the three areas of research. beings ought to protect other Monkeys followed closely in im­ Care about Animals forms of animal life' and three of portance, with twenty-two per­ every ten people put it at their cent saying it was all right to use The NEA VS Reporter, a publi­ 'high concern' level of priorities. nonhuman primates in medical re­ cation of the New England Anti­ "The survey of 463 men and wom­ search; thirty-four percent support­ Vivisection Society, reports in its en dealt with a number of animal­ ing monkey use in space explora­ January/February/March 1984 welfare issues including the use of tion; and thirteen percent favoring edition on a study done by the laboratory animals in three areas their use in the area of commer­ New York advertising firm Doyle, of research-medical research, cial/business/industrial research.'' Dane & Bernback which confirms space exploration, and commercial/ Now, if only we could convince "what many of us already knew business/industrial research. these humane-minded people to or at least hoped: people do care "Less than one quarter of the talk to the youngsters described about animals.'' According to the respondents felt it was 'always all in the next survey ... Reporter, "The survey found that right' to use either dogs or cats in g~ ::I: J -0 Survey Confirms: Teenagers on Mr. Bachtel's list of the thirty­ respondents reported that they one most frequently committed acts committed acts of vandalism be­ uf Don't Care about Animals of vandalism. Approximately the cause "it was fun and exciting," I same number of students had mis­ according to Mr. Bachtel. "I was J!SUS Presi~e71;t John A. Hoyt (right) receives .a check for $65,450 from well-known actresses Betty White (second from Douglas C. Bachtel, extension treated animals as had ever let the surprised that [animal mistreat­ nght) an~ V'ckl Lc:wrence (second from left). Wznners of a two-week celebrity edition of the popular "Dream House" quiz show, M'sses W~'te ~n~ Lawrence had named The HSUS as their favorite charity in this competition with other actors rural sociologist for Georgia's air out of a car or truck's tires. ment] was so high on the list," and donated the'r wznnzngs to us. The show is hosted by Bob Eubanks (center). Cooperative Extension Service, More than seventy-seven per­ Mr. Bachtel commented. "Per­ has published a report on teenage cent of the respondents admitted haps you can argue that teen­ vandalism in Georgia. Twenty­ to having committed two or more agers haven't come to grips yet three percent of the 730 junior acts of vandalism of some type in with the fact that animals are de­ and senior high school students the previous twelve months. Week­ fenseless." His survey has been he surveyed admitted to having end nights were the most popular administered to teenagers in Ten­ committed acts of vandalism that times to vandalize, and most van­ nessee as well as Georgia, and he included mistreating pets, farm dalism took place in the company is in the process of tabulating the animals, and/or wildlife. In fact, an­ of four or more people. results from that study, now. He imal mistreatment ranked twelfth Twenty-seven percent of the has promised to keep us informed.

A Hot Time, Again believe it is one of the best ways materials are designed for re­ to protect countless animals left tailers and other overseers of pub­ Feel that temperature begin to in cars unattended," said HSUS lic places, we do have a limited climb? Summer is back and, once Public Relations Director Janet number of flyers available to HSUS again, The HSUS is warning pet Ruling. members for distribution free of A letter announcing the cancellation of the Mobilization for Animals rally scheduled to be held owners against leaving their ani­ Many people don't realize that charge while the supply lasts. Let in Toronto, Canada, August 24-26 protesting psychological experimentation using animals was mals in parked cars. This spring, a dog or cat can overheat in a mat­ our public relations department we have distributed tens of thou­ ter of minutes. "An animal can know if you would like to receive received just prior to our going to press. According to Richard Morgan, MFA international sands of posters and flyers alert­ quickly suffer fatal heatstroke or coordinator, alternative rallies will be held in local communities throughout the United States. ing people to the dangers of leav­ severe brain damage when left in a For further information, please contact Mobilization for Animals, P .0. Box 1679, Columbus, ing a pet alone and car-bound in car while its owner is on a quick warm weather. These materials have errand," said HSUS President John OH 43216. been sent free of charge to hun­ A. Hoyt. "Open windows, shaded dreds of veterinarians, humane so­ parking areas, or an air-conditioned The HSUS has also just received word that the Canadian Animal Rights Network will sponsor cieties, supermarket chains, libra­ car with the motor off won't prevent a similar protest in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Psychological ries, and recreation departments. your car from becoming a death "Distributing so many posters trap." Association to be held in Toronto on August 25. and flyers is a big job, but we Although the hot car campaign

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by Nina Austenberg, Jennifer Lewis, and Ann Church

Over the last forty years, the N a· and nearly a quarter allow trapping, For the past ten years, The HSUS supporters who want to do more your comments do not have the de­ Special Conditions-parking, san­ tional Wildlife Refuge System, the and the opening of eight more ref­ and other animal-welfare organiza­ than write letters and make finan­ sired effect, think about staging a itation, patroling areas, etc. only federal land set aside specifical­ uges to hunting was announced on tions have undertaken a highly pub­ cial contributions an opportunity protest. The refuge manager may specify ly for wildlife protection, has experi­ June 1. Other refuge uses, such as licized protest against the deer hunt physically to stand up and be counted. (It may be that these steps are too certain conditions under which your enced gradually increasing pressures cattle grazing, haying, timber cut­ held in the Great Swamp National (Of course, not all people feel comfor­ time-consuming and costly to under­ demonstration may be held. Some for use by people. Founded in 1903 ting, oil and gas development, and Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey. Our table on a protest line, and their feel­ take at present. If that is the case, managers, for example, may try to by President Theodore Roosevelt, concessions have been proposed and, protest has resulted in several im­ ings should be respected.) you may decide to hold your protest keep protesters confined to a remote the system stood as a bulwark for in some cases, carried out. (Congress portant benefits. If a hunt is being proposed for a simply to publicize the hunt.) area of the refuge so that the hunt­ fifty years against the destruction of stopped proposed oil and gas devel­ • By focusing attention on the deer refuge in your area, there are several If you wish to protest within the ers won't see them! Other managers wildlife and its habitat. Few public opment on refuges last fall.) hunt, we have kept other proposed steps to take before organizing a refuge itself: are more cooperative. uses were allowed in order to protect Even though Secretary of the In­ sports-related activities out of the protest. These include commenting 1. Write to the refuge manager The refuge will most probably be the wildlife sheltered there. Starting terior James Watt has been replaced Great Swamp. Over the past decade, in writing on the formal proposal; with your intention to protest and completely or partially closed to the in the late 1940s, however, more and by the more moderate William P. proposals to allow other kinds of commenting in writing on the en­ give details-date, time, and num­ general public during the hunt, so more kinds of public use, including Clark, refuges remain under the juris­ hunting and trapping, for example, vironmental assessment prepared ber of people. Use official letterhead getting this permit is essential. hunting and trapping, have been per­ diction of Assistant Secretary G. have gone down to defeat. This on the proposal; attending any pub­ from your organization. Your permit should be reviewed mitted. Many of these activities-most Ray Arnett, a Watt appointee and a might not have happened without lic hearings; and commenting on reg­ 2. The refuge manager should then by an attorney or other knowledge­ obviously hunting and trapping-are strong friend of hunters and trappers. the publicity generated by the deer ulations proposed for the hunt. (All prepare a Special Use Permit. This able person before it is signed. The harmful to refuge wildlife and its habi­ Never have refuges needed concerned hunt protest. these documents and information on is a standard form made out to the permit is a contract by which you tat and have no place on these pre­ citizen action more, and public pro­ • We have created a media event the hearing will be available at the permittee (e.g., The HSUS). The per­ agree to abide. Once you agree to its which has served as a forum for the serves. tests against hunting and trapping refuge.) If all these actions do not mit will list such things as: restrictions, you must adhere to them The years of the Reagan adminis­ are a good way to make known your whole issue of hunting and trapping. deter the fish and wildlife depart­ Purpose-Peaceful assembly of absolute!Y. tration have marked an acceleration opinion that refuges should be places For example, some of the general ment from going ahead with the hunt, persons representing permittees at a Although no one wants any in the spread of hunting and trap­ of wildlife protection, not wildlife public believes that hunting is nec­ then you may want to organize a designated location on the [name of physical confrontations of any kind, ping in the refuge system. From 1981 destruction. essary to prevent starvation of the protest. the refuge] to express their view it is important that the hunters and to 1983, thirty-five refuges were Even if a public protest is not in­ wildlife on the refuge. The protest For a hunt that is already estab­ regarding the conduct of a [kind of protesters are made aware of each opened to hunting or had hunting stantly successful in halting hunt­ gives The HSUS a chance to suggest lished, check with the refuge man­ hunt to take place-controlled pub­ other's presence. Equally important expanded. Over the last six years, ing or trapping on a local refuge, it humane alternatives to sport hunting ager to see if any hearings will be lic deer hunt on the refuge, for exam­ is for protesters to agree to limit fourteen refuges have established can accomplish a number of worth­ (including, in some cases, no inter· held or regulations issued for this ple]. their use of automobiles, since a trapping programs. More than half while goals that can work for the ference by wildlife managers). year's hunt on which you can com­ Description-how many people refuge manager may limit the num­ of all refuges are open to hunting long-range good of wildlife. The protest gives animal-welfare ment. If no opportunities exist or if allowed in what specific area. (continued on page 26)

The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 4 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 5 hand-held signs bearing statements against animal abuse left no doubt in the minds of passersby as to the sentiments of the protesters. The Mobilization for Animals demonstration against trapping and John Hoyt called for an end to government-sponsored predator­ the World Day for Laboratory Animals observance brought control programs and commercial and recreational trapping and for the "The support for this demonstration, animal-welfare supporters in April. resignation of Assistant Secretary of coming as it does from across the nation, the Interior G. Ray Arnett, a notori­ vividly portrays the outrage and disgust ous trapping and hunting advocate. that Americans feel about this waste "We must translate our frustration and destruction," HSUS President John and anger into positive actions which 1 A. Hoyt told the trapping protesters at ban the leghold trap, insure predator " the Mobilization rally. survival, and rid our government of l Business at the HSUS information table officials who refuse to protect our ~ was as brisk as the Washington weather wildlife heritage," he said. ~ on April 7. Reporters covered the demonstra- 1il tion for the local Washington televi- ~ '.; sion stations and newspapers. Other media were in evidence early in the afternoon, but the blustery weather seemed to take its toll on the normal Mall tourist and pedestrian traffic. The rally drew protesters from as far away as Louisiana, but most seemed to be from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey (where legislation out­ lawing the steel-jawed, leghold trap had recently been passed), and Mary­ land. On April 28, approximately 300 to 400 people from as far away as Michi­ gan and Florida gathered in Lafay­ ette Park opposite the White House to observe World Day for Laboratory 1 Animals. This rally, sponsored by the " National Anti-Vivisection Society, l The HSUS, and other animal-welfare ~ organizations, attracted an atten- ~ tive crowd that listened to more 1il ii1 than three and one-half hours of 1 With the Lincoln Memorial as a backdrop, Mobilization speeches. HSUS Director of Labora­ protesters listened to actress Loretta Swit condemn trap­ tory Animal Welfare John McArdle, ping as unnecessary and inhumane. North Carolina State University's Tom Regan, Fund for Animals's HSUS Director of Laboratory Animal Gretchen Wyler, and the Coalition to Welfare John McArdle addressed those Abolish the LD-50's Henry Spira gathered to observe World Day for Labo­ ratory Animals in Washington. · pril may be the cruelest month noon in front of the Lincoln Memorial. were among the speakers introduced in weather folklore, but it turned out Although much of the nation's capi­ by Donald Barnes, director of the to be the most popular month for tal was preoccupied with the Cherry Washington office of the National rallies protesting animal exploita­ Blossom Festival parade unwinding Anti-Vivisection Society. As at the tion. Two demonstrations, drawing a few blocks away, trapping protest­ Mobilization rally, a number of animals locked in laboratories; pres­ crowds from across the country, were ers gave their full attention to an ar­ HSUS staff members mingled with sure federal regulatory and testing held in Washington, D.C., within ray of speakers including HSUS Presi­ the crowd and manned our informa­ agencies to develop and utilize effi­ three weeks of each other. Smaller dent John A. Hoyt, Mobilization co­ tion booth. Dr. McArdle's remarks cient non-animal testing procedures; demonstrations took place in New ordinator Richard Morgan, HSUS against pound seizure drew an en­ and increase the cohesiveness of ani­ York, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Krutch medalist Hope Ryden, Rep. thusiastic response from the crowd. mal advocacy groups through a co­ Francisco, and Chicago. Tom Lantos, ASPCA executive di­ As at the earlier rally, people carry­ operative and noncompetitive effort. On April 7, the Mobilization for An­ rector John Kullberg, the Fund for ing protest signs and in costumes at­ Although the long-range impact of imals, of which The HSUS is a part, Animals's Cleveland Amory, and en­ tracted the interest of television these rallies is yet to be measured, it sponsored a rally against trapping tertainers Loretta Swit and Earl crews and newsmen covering the dem­ is clear that they focused media and and mass extermination of wildlife. Holliman. As at last year's Mobili­ onstration. organizational attention on animal Between 1,000 and 2,000 people ga­ zation rallies, a colorful and creative This rally had as its goals to in­ abuse in a way less public methods thered on a bitter, raw, windy after- assortment of banners, posters, and crease the visibility of millions of of working for change have not.

6 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 7 mb r Response Boosts ''Pet Action Line''

"Pet Action Line" executive producer Gale Nemec (second from left) talks to a young patient during the taping of a program on pet-facilitated therapy.

"Pet Action Line," a weekly tele· vision program on domestic and wild pet tips, two-minute capsules of in· Action Line,'' the herculean task of animals, is a reality. Thanks to the formation on practical issues such convincing the 180 independent pub· tremendous support given the pro· as traveling with a pet, emergency lie broadcasting stations to schedule gram by HSUS members, "Pet Ac· first aid for animals, and pet safety the program loomed ahead of them. tion Line" has been accepted for tele­ hints. Famous celebrities, including Lo­ The HSUS contacted its members in cast by 86 of the 180 public broad· retta Swit, Sally Struthers, and Earl a special mailing to ask that they casting system (PBS) stations nation· wide, with more acceptances expect· ed. Some stations have already begun to broadcast the first of the "Pet Ac· tion Line" shows in their local view· ing areas. Others plan to start this summer. The outstanding response to this new series is due, in large part, to the number of letters each station in the PBS system received from HSUS members. "Pet Action Line" as a concept orig· inated with the Action Line Group, producers of nationally syndicated real estate and consumer programs. Early this year, the Action Line Group and The HSUS agreed to co· produce the first national television series devoted to humane issues and all animal species. Each half-hour program will concentrate on a specific animal-welfare or animal-care top· The "Pet Action Line" television crew films Sonny Bloch on location at the National ic. Special guests will be featured, Zoo in Washington. often accompanied by an animal. Programs will be taped at locations across the country and abroad to take advantage of the unique per· Holliman, will present some of these write their independent public televi· spectives of animal experts around tips. Another regular feature, a sion station and request that it broad· the world. Controversial issues will "Close-Up Report," will deal with cast "Pet Action Line." The response be freely discussed, with advocates current pet news and animal problems, from our members has been little short "Pet Action Line, "on location in Australia, features animal protectionist Sue Arnold of opposing points of view appearing such as the national rabies epidemic. of incredible. In a few weeks, 86 sta· discussing kangaroo slaughter with Sonny Bloch. either on the same or separate pro· Once The HSUS and the Action tions had agreed to broadcast "Pet Ac· grams. Each show will also include Line Group agreed to produce "Pet tion Line.'' These stations, combined,

8 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 9 Top Ten Topics

These ten programs kick off the new HSUS "Pet Ac­ tion Line" series: Stations do not have to air these pro- , i 1 grams in the order in which Here is a partial listing of the television stations across the country tJ they are received via the sat­ that have accepted the "Pet Action Line" program for broadcast. New ~~ ellite-feed system, but these stations are being added to this list weekly, so if no station in your ten should be among the first viewing area is on this list, keep checking your local television listings. broadcast in your area. If a station in your viewing area has already begun airing the show, ''Pet Owner Responsibility'' check your local television listings for the day and time of broadcast. "Abuse in Animal Training Remember, some stations are telecasting each show as many as three have an estimated viewing audience this task. If you have already writ­ times a week! in the Entertainment of more than 25,000,000. Many more ten your station and that station has Industry" are actively considering the program. agreed to broadcast "Pet Action

"Surviving with Ticks A PBS station has the first right Line," please write a thank-you let­ - _, -v" "'"-•-;>•' •• ·~- and Fleas" of refusal of "Pet Action Line" in its ter to the station manager. Check City, State Station the program listing in your televi­ City, State Station "Seal Day 1984" individual viewing market. After Au­ Bethel, AK KYUK (Channel 4) gust 1, syndication efforts in cable sion schedule to determine whether Portales, NM KENW (Channel 3) Fairbanks, AK KUAC (Channel 9) "Pet-facilitated Therapy" television markets will begin in those your station has taken the series. If Brooklyn, NY WNYE "Proper Cat Nutrition" viewing areas where no PBS station it has not, ask the station manager Eureka, CA KEET (Channel 13) New York, NY WNYC (Channel 31) has made a commitment to air "Pet or his superiors to reconsider that Fresno, CA KMTF (Channel18) Athens, OH WOUB, WOUC "Needless Slaughter of San Bernardino, CA KVCR Kangaroos'' Action Line." What this means is decision. Tell him that 86 other pub­ Cincinnati, OH WCET (Channel 48) that, even if your PBS station has lic broadcasting stations are now San Francisco, CA KQEC (Channel 32) Dayton, OH WPTD (Channel 16) "Choosing a Breeder­ decided against the show, chances are carrying the series. Remember, pub­ San Mateo, CA KCSM (Channel 60) Kent, OH WNEO Do's and Don'ts" good a cable television station may lic television stations are owned by Pueblo, CO KTSC (Channel 8) Medfor, OR KSYS "Household Birds" decide to take it instead. the public and are, thus, doubly sen­ Seaford, DE WDPB (Channel 64) Bethlehem, P A WLVT We are continuing to urge PBS sitive to the wishes of their viewers. "Hunting in Wildlife Boyton Beach, FL WHRS Erie, PA WQLN (Channel 54) stations to join scores of their sister The HSUS is actively involved in Refuges'' Jacksonville, FL W JCT (Channel 7) Harrisburg, P A the production of "Pet Action Line." WITF (Channel33) stations in carrying this series. We Miami, FL WLRN (Channel 17) still need your help to accomplish President John Hoyt, Scientific Di­ Hershey, PA WITF rector Michael Fox, and Vice Presi­ Tampa, FL WUSF (Channel 16) Philadelphia, P A WHYY (Channel 12) dents Patricia Forkan, John Grandy, Tampa, FL WEDU Pittston, P A WVIA (Channel 44) and Phyllis Wright have appeared Tallahassee, FL WFSU (Channell!) University Park, PA WPSX to discuss such issues as factory Atlanta, GA GA Public TV Hato Rey, PR WIPR farming; international seal slaughter; Atlanta, GA WETV (Channel 30) Columbia, SC SCETV hunting in wildlife refuges; and re­ Boise, ID KAID (Channel 4) Vermillion, SD SD Pub TV (Channels 2, 10, 8, sponsible pet ownership. HSUS staff Olney, IL WUSI (Channel 16) 13, 9, 16) has served as a resource for other pro­ Peoria, IL WTVP (Channel47) Knoxville, TN WSJK (Channel 2) grams, and new topics for discussion Indianapolis, IN WFYI (Channel20) Martin, TN WLJT (Channell!) are being added every week. "Pet Ac­ Muncie, IN WIPB (Channel 49) Memphis, TN WKNO tion Line" host H.l. "Sonny" Bloch, South Bend, IN WNIT (Channel 34) Corpus Christi, TX KEDT (Channel 16) well-versed in humane issues, is a highly respected broadcast journalist. Vincennes, IN WVUT El Paso, TX KCOS (Channel13) Many "Pet Action Line" programs Bunker Hills, KS KOOD (Channels 9, 64, 66, 69) Killeen, TX KNCT (Channel 46) have already been sent via commu­ Lexington/Richmond, KY WKLE (Channel46) Lubbock, TX KTXT (Channel 5) nications satellite to the stations Louisville, KY WKPC (Channel 15) Provo, UT KBYU (Channel 11) that have begun broadcasting, and New Orleans, LA WYES (Channel 12) Salt Lake City, UT KUED (Channel 7) responses to the first programs are Marquette, MI WNMU (Channel 13) Falls Church, VA WNVC (Channel 56) already starting to pour into the Ac­ Appleton, MN KWCM Harrisonburg, VA WVPT (Channel 51) tion Line Group in Washington, D.C. Kansas City, MO KCPT (Channel19) Richmond, VA WCUE Since stations can tape "Pet Ac­ Warrensburg, MO KMOS (Channel 6) Roanoke, VA WBRA tion Line" programs and broadcast Springfield, MO KOZK (Channel 21) Spokane, WA KSPS (Channel 7) them whenever they wish, it is im­ Fargo, ND KFME, KSRE, KGFE, KWSE, Madison, WI WHA Cable Service (Channel 21) possible to know in advance when t KBME, KDSE Huntington, WV WPBY (Channel 33) ~ and in what order the programs will "Pet Action Line" host Sonny Bloch (right) interviews musician Paul Winter during be aired in your area. But you can taping of the 1984 Seal Day reception in Washington. begin to look for "Pet Action Line" to appear at almost any time on sta­ tions committed to airing it.

10 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 11 safety. We wouldn't think of allow­ Washington Post article titled "The it is or what has happened to it. ing our small children to go outside Problem With Pets" cites an exam­ Your cat could be lost, stolen, mis­ alone where there are many dangers. ple of a cat contracting a plague in­ treated by someone, or stuck in a Yet we readily open the door for our fection from a chipmunk it killed high place somewhere, unable to get feline companions to go out unsuper­ and brought home. The cat and its back down. Lisa Morris observes, vised-never really knowing if they owner both died from that infection. "Cats fall prey to more accidents KEEP will return that same night, or the Even more frightening is the out­ than dogs; they are curious crea­ next night, or the next.. .. break of rabies in many states. tures with an uncanny ability to Outdoor cats are not "free." They "Cats are more likely to come into climb, crawl, and squeeze into places fight a daily battle for survival against contact with a rabid animal than and may not be able to free them­ exposure to the elements, accidents, dogs are,'' says HSUS Director of selves from their intrepid misadven­ YOUR disease, poison, abuse, fights with Accreditation Lisa Morris. If not tures." other cats and animals, theft or loss, detected immediately, rabies will One suburban couple found this and painful encounters in leghold kill both animals and humans. If out just in time to save their pre­ traps. your cat spends much of its time cocious white cat, Sparkey. When CAT Of all these outside dangers, the outside, you can be certain it is hunt­ Sparkey didn't come home one night, automobile is the number one killer ing other animals to eat right away its owners searched the neighbor­ of free-roaming cats. An article in a or deposit on your doorstep. How hood, then waited up all night hop­ recent issue of Cat Fancy magazine will you know if your pet has come ing their pet would return. Two days later, the husband happened to glance INDOORS! in the window of his neighbor's ga­ rage and spotted Sparkey's collar and tag on the floor. Since their Plenty of adventure indoors/ Even a paper bag has neighbors had left town for a few lin#tless possibilities if a cat is creative. days, the couple had to track down the house sitter in order to unlock the garage door. They found Spar­ key in the corner, hungry and dirty, but grateful to see them. Apparent­ ly, the cat had become caught under a car that was up on cinderblocks in the garage and was not able to pull its head free for some time. When the safety elastic section of its collar by Deborah Dasch finally ripped and fell to the floor, the garage door had akeady been closed, and the cat was locked in. Cats on the loose frequently get into altercations with their cat Cats are the ideal companion ani­ neighbors to establish territorial mal: they are quiet and can entertain rights, fight over a female cat, or themselves while their owners are compete for dominance. They are al­ gone; they can get the exercise they states that "most cats die from in­ in contact with rabies unless it so repeatedly chased by dogs in the need in a small space; they are litter­ juries received in encounters with au­ begins exhibiting symptoms of the neighborhood. When a retired law­ box-trainable; and they readily tomobiles." During the winter months, disease? By then, it might be too yer moved from the city to the sub­ adapt to their owner's schedule. But parked cars are potential death traps late to save your eat's life, and you urbs with her tabby cat, Fred, she cats are not the totally independent when cats crawl up under the hoods may have unwittingly contracted the just assumed it would be safe for survivalists we mistakenly think they Life is peaceful indoors, full of potential to escape the cold. Once the engine is disease from your cat. Fred to stroll around outside in the are. ''A cat in today' s community disaster outdoors for even the most cau­ started, a cat can easily be entangled Besides the exposure to disease, an evening. She was shocked when her cannot be on its own," says Phyllis tious cat. in the belts or severely cut by the ro­ outdoor cat will probably come across cat came home after the first outing Wright, vice president of companion tating blades. various poisons during its excursions. with a chewed ear and a gash on its animals for The HSUS. "The owner Outdoor cats are exposed daily to Gardening chemicals, fertilizers, and face. The result of fighting with must take responsible actions to pro­ an array of invisible killers: para­ rat-bait poisons are commonly used other animals is invariably painful tect it from realistic dangers in the of them have owners and do go home to be fed, they quite often receive no sites, worms, rabies, and flea and in the neighborhood during warmer for your pet; the bites, scratches, outside world." tick infestation. These diseases are weather. Even if your cat doesn't eat and wounds are often so severe they Cats that are kept safely inside the special attention in the form of love as pernicious to the cat as an auto­ the poison, it may pick up some of require immediate veterinary atten­ home except when they are closely and protection. They have a shorter mobile traveling at a high rate of the chemical on its paws, later lick­ tion. supervised outdoors by their owners life expectancy than indoor cats be­ speed. And, although your cat can ing it off while grooming. In the win­ The dangers that lurk outside are called indoor cats. These cats are cause, spending so much of their time dogs. For that matter, many chil­ be inoculated against basic diseases tertime, puddles of antifreeze on the make it impractical and senseless healthy, happy, live long lives, and outdoors, their odds of meeting a trag­ dren, too, would love to run around (feline distemper, feline influenza, fe­ street, in garages, and in parking lots for your feline companion to roam enjoy a close relationship with their ic death are greatly increased. all day and never go to school; but line pneumonitis), it is still suscepti­ are an irresistible temptation to cats. unescorted. However, there is anoth­ owners. The editor of Shelter Sense, Debo­ that's just not possible in today's They love its sweet taste, but it is er factor to consider besides your Cats that are outside some-or all rah Reed, owns two indoor cats. world. What may be desired is not ble to a multitude of parasites found deadly for them to ingest. -of the time, roaming in neighbor­ "Maybe all cats would love to have necessarily best or safest.'' in the outside environment. eat's safety-the effect your cat has hoods, alleys, parks, and open places, the freedom of running around out­ Our society is made up of count­ Cats may also become infected by When your cat doesn't come home, on the environment. Straying cats are called outdoor cats. Although many side," she observes, "but so would less rules for our protection and the feral animals they hunt outdoors. A you have no way of knowing where are a pollutant and health hazard The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 13 12 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 when outside. If unneutered, they measures to curb the incidence of thing. She explains that leather or the scratching post is the perfect out­ will undoubtedly mate, adding to free-roaming cats. The HSUS ac­ chain collars can hang your cat if it let for their need to use their claws. the overpopulation problem; their tively supports this trend, and in can't break free. Whether you live in a house with a caterwauling and fighting are noisy areas that adopt The HSUS's com­ Since cats have a penchant for get­ backyard or in an apartment, there and offensive; their spraying and prehensive blueprint for legislation, ting into things, you should "cat­ are ways your cat can enjoy the out­ feces are pollutants; they get into education, and sterilization, positive proof" your home by removing all doors with you. "You can build a trash cans; they maim and kill other results are taking place (see the Spring poisonous plants and closing off the large, roomy 'cat-proof' case to take animals; they cause car accidents; 1984 HSUS News). areas you don't want your cat to ex­ outside with you so that your feline they inflict wounds on and spread During her visits to animal shel­ plore. Also, keep your windows shut can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine diseases to people and other animals. ters throughout the country, Lisa unless they are securely screened. too," Ms. Wright suggests. You can In addition, the cost of rounding up Morris sees evidence of these results Provide your cat with a scratching also train your cat to go outside with free-roaming cats, disposing of un­ firsthand. "More municipalities are post and toys for stalking and play­ you wearing a leash or harness, just wanted cats, and picking up dead cats responding to the problems of free­ ing and set aside some time each day as long as you realize you can't take off the street is increasingly a prob­ roaming cats and are taking strong­ your cat for a walk the same way lem. er measures to keep cats off the you would a dog. Dr. Fox suggests a Paul Miller, HSUS field investiga­ streets. People are now more vocal running line safely attached to your tor and cat owner, observes, "People about nuisance cats in the neighbor­ A curious indoor cat can observe eat's harness. "This way, your cat have the mistaken notion that dogs hood, and the outbreak of rabies in the world from a windowsill as can roam back and forth freely and running loose are solely responsible epidemic proportions has prompted well as from an outdoor perch. not wander off from you." Do not for making a mess in the neighbor­ stricter inoculation and licensing under any circumstances, however, hood. The truth is, cats can be as guidelines." She reports that ap­ leave your cat unattended on its run­ much of a nuisance as dogs-they proximately fifty percent of the ani- ning line. will tear open garbage bags as readi­ "The real problem for cat owners, ly as dogs do, spread litter, and is transforming an outdoor cat to an defecate on lawns, in gardens, and in A fire escape is no place for a pet, seems to be indoor one. We must help our feline sandboxes where children play. Per­ by a windowsill observer. companions adapt to their inside en­ haps because cats are smaller and vironment," Dr. Fox asserts. quieter than dogs, their destructive­ With patience and training, a cat ness goes unnoticed.'' will adapt to a new environment and mals she sees in these shelters are schedule within a reasonable amount One avid ornithologist who devotes cats. "These are not feral animals," much of his free time to observing of time. she notes, "but cats that belong to Some cats may temporarily forget birds in his backyard has seen the people, many of whom didn't even damage neighborhood cats can do plains, "They are, indeed, people-ori­ their housebreaking routine in reac­ bother to obtain I.D. tags for their tion to their conversion from outdoor firsthand. His bird feeders were a pets." ented and therefore need our compan­ source of food and a haven for many to indoor environments, Dr. Fox ob­ Despite the outside dangers, the ionship and care." birds until the cats took over. serves. Frequent, supervised outside Cats are nocturnal animals. Al­ "There must be thirty cats on my exposure to disease, and the ever­ excursions, an indoor environment growing complaints about free-roam­ though a eat's sense of vision is ex­ block and they're all outdoors. They as natural as possible, companionship, ing cats, many cat owners continue tremely acute in twilight hours, that exercise, play, and love and affection sit at the edge of my yard waiting to does not preclude its sleeping at pounce on every bird,'' he complains. to express a laissez-faire attitude will make the transition smoother and toward keeping their cats indoors. night. "The myth that we can wind "I've built chicken wire fences easier, he says. around the bird feeders, but the cats This attitude may stem from general up the clock and put the cat out for Cats have been our companions for the night is just not true," says Ms. just jump over them. I've contacted misconceptions that both cat owners centuries, and they deserve a better and non-cat owners have about cats Wright. "We have changed their clocks, my neighbors countless times and There are certain steps that you to play with your cat, helping it to life than the short, often perilous, one as indoor companion animals. Some and they sleep indoors at night as even taken dead birds over to them, should take to ensure your eat's burn up energy. Bring in a pot of the outdoors has to offer. Just as we but they just won't believe their of these misconceptions are: naturally as we do." health and safety indoors. First, pro­ fresh grass for your cat to eat, and depend on these remarkable animals cats could ever kill an animal. As a Cats are too uncontrollable to train. A eat's litterbox leaves an offensive vide your cat with all the inocula­ furnish your home with resting shelves, for comfort and affection, they, too, last resort, I've caught some of the "Cats are trainable and extremely odor in the house. A litterbox that is tions and health care it needs, in­ high perches, and a few hiding places depend on us for care and protec­ cats in humane traps and returned affectionate if they are socialized cleaned frequently is not offensive in cluding regular veterinary care. Have so your cat can satisfy its need to tion. In a dichotomous world that of­ them to their owners, but all that ac­ and raised correctly," says HSUS smell and is more sanitary for your your cat neutered even though you climb up and look down at the rest fers both security and uncertainty, complishes is resentment toward me." Scientific Director Dr. Michael Fox. cat. Sending your cat outside as an al­ have no intentions of letting it go of the world. If you are away from the commitment to responsible pet This man is clearly bitter that he He adds that those who believe cats ternative to using an indoor litterbox outside unsupervised. Neutering pre­ home much of the time, consider ac­ ownership is a priority we must rec­ can't enjoy the birds in his own to be distant and unsociable will will not only result in your yard be­ vents pregnancy and heat (estrus) quiring another cat as a companion ognize and adopt. We claim we love backyard, but he doesn't blame the raise them with those expectations, ing soiled but the rest of the neigh­ and reduces the incidence of mam­ for your first cat. This can be a good our companion animals and yet we cats. "We domesticated cats and giving them little training or atten­ borhood as well. mary cancer in the female, as well as solution for loneliness, boredom, and often misunderstand or ignore their should be responsible for them. Peo­ tion. Indoor cats are healthier, safer, diminishing spraying and fighting restlessness. needs. Phyllis Wright explains, "Most ple who say they want a pet cat but Cats are too independent to stay in­ and happier than their outdoor coun­ in the male. It will also contribute to Phyllis Wright recommends that people want a pet that is cute and then leave it outsid_e for twenty­ doors. The statistics on cat mortali­ terparts. Lisa Morris agrees: "Keep­ your eat's emotional health by elimi­ you regularly and carefully trim your cuddly, but love should be more un­ three hours each day don't really ty outdoors due to accidents, dis­ ing a cat indoors does not deprive it nating the stress of sexual urges. eat's claws with a special nail clip­ selfish than that. You must begin know what true pet ownership is all ease, starvation, and abuse clearly of anything; on the contrary, it is Next, make sure your cat is licensed per; teach your cat to use a scratching thinking of your pet's needs and not about. They obviously don't care refute this statement. Do not mis­ benefitted immensely. My cats are and has an identification tag affixed post by frequently taking its forelimbs just your own." about their cats and don't care about take your eat's quiet aloofness for more companionable, and I understand to its collar. Phyllis Wright recom­ and making scratching movements on Your feline companion needs to live their neighbors." total independence and self-suffi­ their personality traits more com­ mends a "breakaway" or elastic col­ the post; and then praising your cat in an environment that's healthy, Problems such as these are the ciency. Cats do not belong among pletely than I would if they were lar to keep your cat from being choked whenever you see it using the post. cozy, and safe-your cat needs to be catalyst for stricter animal-control wildlife, and, as Phyllis Wright ex- roaming around outside." if its collar gets caught on some- Most cats will soon get the idea that an indoor cat!

14 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 15 The HSUS Takes New Steps to Save Seals

The HSUS has had a hectic spring the North Pacific Fur Seal Com­ that Congress demand an end to trying to gain long-term protec­ mission in the U.S.S.R. to fight the hunt and approve a treaty that tion for the North Pacific fur seal. for an end to seal clubbing. The truly protects the seals. As we described in our Close-Up commission, unfortunately, recom­ As part of our new "Pet Action Report, we submitted a petition mended a quota of 22,000 seals Line" series (see the article on page in January to the Department of for this summer's hunt but left the 8), we have produced a half-hour Commerce asking it to list the final number up to Secretary of television program describing our North Pacific fur seal as a threat­ Commerce Malcolm Baldrige and reasons for opposing the seal hunt. ened species. We cited the eight Secretary of State George P. Shultz. It was shown in June over many ,LduUCO\dO:rtllH' ,rll - for distribution nationwide, if' increased penalties for

16 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 17 animal fighting, banning the use of the decompression known animal trainer and protested against a number of chamber, and establishing spay/neuter programs. We were Services and Cruelty ~ .... .ni -.~-· other individuals' practices in using animals in successful, as well, in blocking state bills legalizing horse or 'YCStu5 a,dtons Investigators testified against the introduction of horse entertainment and traveling exhibits. The department dog racing, limiting so-called hunter harassment, and worked with USDA on circus inspections; commented on mandating pound seizure. racing and/or dog racing in seven states. The HSUS provided expert assistance to local officials conducting major USDA's proposed specifications for the care and handling of At the federal level, our legislative and program staff marine mammals in captivity; and opposed the granting of worked to obtain greater protection for laboratory animals dogfighting raids in three states and assistance in upgrading penalties for dogfighting in five states. Extensive a permit to the Sea World facility for the capture of by drafting federal legislation, lobbying Congress for its killer whales. support of strong protective measures, and keeping in touch media coverage of puppy mills continued in 1983. One with members through "Action Alert" mailings. We television program alone generated over 2,000 letters, all of The Institute for the presented testimony that helped preserve funding to ensure which were answered with specific information on the continuing enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act as combating this widespread problem. Our expert testimony Animal Problems The Institute saw a wider recognition of the need for well as testimony seeking the closing of the seven U.S. helped to pass a law against cockfighting in Maryland. We reforms in and research on farm animal husbandry as it is regional primate centers. The HSUS achieved a great organized a protest against the National Presidential Rodeo presently practiced. The greatly increased interest in factory legislative victory in having dogs and cats exempted from and assisted the city of Baltimore in banning rodeo in its farming evidenced in academic circles was due in no small use in the Department of Defense's wound laboratories. The jurisdiction. The department prepared and distributed measure to the influence and prestige of the Institute. interests of farm animals, wild horses, race horses, and Introduction to Animal Cruelty Investigation, a The Institute began research on a new animal-welfare horses bound for slaughter were actively represented on handbook for investigators across the country. The issue, genetic engineering, and continued its long-term Capitol Hill. The HSUS was the only national animal­ department also assisted numerous local organizations in project on analyzing changes in the kinds of diseases that welfare group to work closely with members of Congress to preventing or opposing greased pig contests, donkey afflict farm animals as a result of intensive confinement. pass a federal Pets in Housing bill prohibiting owners and basketball games, turkey drops, snake hunts, and other The International journal for the Study of Animal Problems, managers of federally subsidized housing for elderly and fund-raising events involving animal exploitation. the Institute's quarterly review, did much to stimulate handicapped persons from discriminating against discussion of the philosophical and scientific aspects of pet owners. the Environment animal-welfare study. To keep activist members up-to-date on all of these The HSUS's concerted efforts to protect the nation's important activities, The HSUS created and published the wildlife refuges included strong public protests and a !L_ lal"1l-"g t• . D U t ·' ..1[ 0~~~.§ Animal Activist Alert, a quarterly publication sent a_Ion anGt L"ef?JDL lawsuit against a deer hunt held at the Loxahatchee The General Counsel's office continued its wide­ free-of-charge to members who request it. National Wildlife Refuge; successful opposition to a ranging activities, including involvement in successful Our program staff testified before Congress to close the development plan for the Parker River National Wildlife litigation to protect Minnesota wolves. Indeed, as the regional primate centers. We advised coalition members of Refuge; the blocking of a proposal that would have HSUS membership, staff, regional network, and programs the Mobilization for Animals on how to influence primate increased vehicular traffic on the Back Bay National expanded during the year, the General Counsel's office center funding decisions for the National Institutes of Wildlife Refuge; continued work on a major study exposing found itself active on a daily basis in virtually every aspect Health (NIH), the government agency funding research abuses of the national wildlife refuge system by commercial of the society's work. The general counsel staff assisted using laboratory animals. We critiqued NIH's Guide for the interests; and action against the opening of nine national HSUS members and their legal advisors by answering Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and recommended major wildlife refuges to hunting and/or trapping. specific questions about how their estates could best be revisions in NIH guidelines. We provided expert advice to Our organization worked tirelessly to require the U.S. utilized to help protect animals and prevent cruelty. state groups fighting pound seizure; continued our support Fish and Wildlife Service to decrease black duck hunting in In-depth analyses and general discussions concerning major of the campaign to abolish the LD-50 test; and participated the face of dwindling populations, and our efforts resulted problems facing individual members and local societies were in meetings with government agencies and professional in that kill quota being reduced by twenty-five percent in published and disseminated. These included questions on associations to monitor proposals for changes in safety 1983. We also opposed the hunting of nesting mourning organizational liability insurance to protect humane society testing requirements. doves at Fish and Wildlife Service hearings· and in written officers from lawsuits; troublesome animal adoption The HSUS launched a massive boycott of products of comments on migratory bird hunting regulations. dilemmas; and options facing those who suspect they are those nations opposing the International Whaling We saw a lawsuit filed with a number of groups on victims of veterinary malpractice. Commission's ban on commercial whaling in which half a behalf of threatened gray wolves in Minnesota decided in million postcards and 50,000 merchant cards were our favor and forced the revocation of an experimental-use Regional distributed to our members. The HSUS cosponsored the permit that would have allowed the poison 1080 to be The HSUS greatly expanded its regional network by first global conference on the non-consumptive use of spread in small baits in three western states at a great opening a Southeast Regional Office serving Florida, whales and sent a staff member to the International hazard to wildlife. The HSUS sent a representative to the Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and a North Whaling Commission meeting for the seventh consecutive meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Central Regional Office serving Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, year. We also continued our active, entrenched opposition Endangered Species to ensure protection for a number of Missouri, and Wisconsin, bringing to thirty-two the to fur seal slaughter on Alaska's Pribilof Islands. endangered species worldwide. Our professional staff number of states now served. The Southeast office staff The HSUS News and our 150 other publications worked on measures to safeguard kangaroos, fur seals, assisted the Georgia Bureau of Investigations in a major informed members, media, and the general public of the falcons and other raptors, and the U.S. regulations on dogfight raid; participated in nine training seminars for range of crucial issues affecting animals. endangered species. The staff also aided state governments animal-control personnel; and helped to organize the in their efforts to control rabies in their animal populations coalition against the Loxahatchee deer hunt. and to minimize the inhumane management of so-called The Gulf States office investigated a number of pest birds and animals. livestock cruelty cases, including the starvation deaths of The public relations department produced television HSUS. captive wildlife specialists personally inspected scores of cattle and thousands of horses in Texas; public service announcements on responsible pet ownership more than fifty zoos and other facilities in 1983. The staff successfully opposed the introduction of horse racing there; and The HSUS as an organization. These received air time continued its work on a model ordinance to control the fought pound seizure in Oklahoma; and persuaded livestock equivalent to more than $2 million on network, local, and private ownership of wild and exotic animals and traveling auction barns to improve their handling of sale animals. cable television stations nationwide. It also mailed 3,400 animal exhibits and provided detailed comments to Activities in the Great Lakes office included working sets of radio public service announcements on seasonal pet communities that had already passed such ordinances. The for the passage of two state felony dogfighting laws; care imd almost 200,000 posters and flyers warning against Vice President Phyllis Wright inspected shelters and conferred with department worked with the U.S. Department of successfully investigating a dogfighting ring in Illinois; and leaving pets in hot cars. animal-welfare professionals across the country. Agriculture (USDA) in filing charges against one well- offering emergency assistance to pet owners and their 18 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 19 anim.als after a devastating tornado in Ohio. this nine-month study. The director of the New England Regional Office The HSUS was a major sponsor of the Mobilization Dead Birds, a Stream, and a Cockfight Raid offered legislative advice to groups in four states opposing for Animals mass demonstrations against the seven U.S. pound seizure. Bills protecting shelter animals from regional primate centers. These protests attracted 10,000 research passed in all four of those states in 1983. The office people in Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta, and Madison, ------~m·=-~~= also organized the Coalition to Abolish the Steel-Jaw Trap Wisconsin. in Connecticut and conducted the first humane education The decision to cancel the clubbing of harp seal pups workshop for educators in Maine. in Canada made 1983's annual Day of the Seal a The. Mid-Atlantic office worked tirelessly for the celebration. The HSUS sponsored a Seal Day observance passage in New Jersey of one bill allowing economically that included music, balloons, cake, and, most importantly, disadvantaged pet owners to have their animals neutered for information on how to protect these precious marine a flat fee and for another requiring the certification of mammals for passers by at Baltimore's inner harbor. ,, animal-control officers in that state. Both regional and headquarters staff worked for the ban against the Gifts to Other Societies decompression chamber in Pennsylvania; and the governor Part of The HSUS's commitment to animal welfare of New York vetoed a hunter harassment bill partially as a takes the form of financial support for the worthy endeavors result of the regional office's efforts. of other organizations. As in years past, we made a The West Coast Regional Office provided assistance substantial contribution to the World Society for the and/or training in animal fighting investigations for law Protection of Animals, which works at the government level Cockfighters and observers at the McAllen cockfights await identification and pro­ enforcement agencies in eleven communities and played an to ease animal suffering around the globe. We also offered cessing after the AprilS raid. important role in operation "Scratch Back" which produced support to Trans-Species, Unlimited's work on behalf of intelligence on more than 150 dogfighters in the area. The laboratory animals, the Animal Rights Network, publishers office provided comprehensive evaluations of four shelters, of Agenda magazine, Attorneys for Animal Rights, and to Although HSUS investigators are a plan to raid Robstown. cockfights once they were started. The worked on nine major pieces of state legislation; served as a Monitor, Inc., a consortium of animal-welfare and used to strange turns of events in On March 31, officers were mobil­ plan was that three undercover agents resource for humane educators throughout the region, and conservation groups. their line of work, Gulf States in­ ized; helicopters were brought in; from the Alcoholic Beverage Commis­ provided information to almost fifty different newspapers, vestigator Bernie Weller had no idea and animal-control departments and sion were to go into the fights. If radio and television stations, and magazines. Fund-raising as he stood peering into a stream in a local veterinarian were alerted to they did not reappear within forty­ The HSUS funds its programs and expands its Robstown, Texas, last January, that attend to any injured animals seized five minutes, the rest of the officers Special Projects membership through direct-mail solicitations describing its that insubstantial body of water in the raid. Everyone was ready three were to move in. The HSUS launched an investigation into the cruelties efforts to combat animal abuse; public service would lead him to a cockfight raid hours before the raid was scheduled By two o'clock, the undercover endured by livestock during transportation and in public announcements in national magazines; and Close-Up 150 miles-and four months-away. to take place. agents were still on the inside. Of­ auctions. Investigators traveled in excess of 20,000 miles Reports. In 1983, The HSUS published Reports on banning Mr. Weller was on the bank of that Everyone was disappointed. There ficers secured the gate and rounded through twenty states and observed more than 30,000 commercial whaling, the LD-50 toxicity test, pet particular stream because of a phone were no fighters, no fighting birds, up the scattering spectators with animals at more than fifty public stockyard facilities during overpopulation, and government abuse of wildlife refuges. call from an informant who had dis­ no spectators. However, the raid was the help of a helicopter overhead. As covered, on more than one occasion, not a total wash-out-it did unearth Ranger Horger began identifying and the bodies of dead gamecocks in the some new information. The local fights photographing admitted cockfight­ Financial Report: 1983 stream. The bodies seemed to be ap­ had been canceled on March 31 be­ era, Mr. Weller searched the area for Operating Income and Expenditures pearing on a regular basis and always cause a big fight was scheduled to injured birds. He found five (eight after a Saturday. take place shortly thereafter "some­ were ultimately seized) and anum­ Income Expenditures Mr. Weller thought the informant's where down in the Valley." ber of gaff boxes in which cockfight­ Membership Dues $ 826,386 report deserved investigation. He Mr. Weller contacted his sources era kept the spurs they attached to Contributions 966,799 went down to the stream and, using of information in the Rio Grande their birds' legs to inflict injury on Bequests 1,800,516 Education Activities his binoculars and a zoom lens from Valley area of Hidalgo County some opponents. The small contingent of Trust Income 341,019 and Services his camera, he was able to make out 150 miles away, to find out what officers had its hands full keeping Investment Income 328,761 37.4% several cockpits, a concession stand, was up. They verified that several the 275-300 people in the ring area Publications and Materials 147,864 and other outbuildings at some dis­ fights were planned for various loca­ in order. In fact, although news me­ $4,411,345 tance from where he was standing. tions in the Rio Grande City/McAl­ dia had been brought in to photo­ Expenditures He decided to stake out the area on len/Sullivan City area. McAllen graph the raid, many of the people Education Activities and Services $1,478,493 two of the following Saturdays. On Texas Ranger Frank G. Horger was on the scene were enraged by the Membership and General Public Information 639,428 both nights, he saw heavy vehicular interested in raiding one of these possibility of having their pictures Program Services and Cruelty Investigations 178,386 traffic in the cockpit area. fights. Mr. Weller agreed to help the taken and became hostile. Reporters Membership He took this information to the Rangers by providing shelter to im­ were advised to leave for their own Wildlife and Environment 207,701 and General Institute for the Study of Animal Problems 135,903 Public ----->.. criminal investigations division of pounded game birds and veterinary safety. Litigation and Legal Services 129,567 Information the Nueces County Sheriff's Depart­ care for any injured birds seized dur­ Eventually, charges were filed 16.2% Regional Programs and Services 528,976 ment, which was very interested in ing the raid. against thirty people for cockfight­ Special Projects 47,285 Program .Services his findings. The captain ordered aerial On AprilS, Mr. Weller completed ing offences. Cockfighting is a Class Gifts to Other Societies 50,500 and Cruelty Investigations Institute for the Study of surveillance of the area; it verified his arrangements with the Humane A misdemeanor in Texas, punishable Administration and Management 456,055 4.5% Animal Problems 3.4% Mr. Weller's reports. Although the Society of the Upper Rio Grande by a maximum fine of $2,000 and/or sheriff's department remained inter­ Valley in McAllen to house any birds Fund-raising 99,566 Wildlife and Environment 5.3% Litigation and Legal Services 3.3% one year in jail. The eight injured $3,951,860 ested in helping, Mr. Weller realized to be seized in the upcoming raid. A birds remain at a humane society. he needed more manpower to deter­ task force of approximately fifteen The McAllen fight was one of five Income over Expenditures $459,485 Contributions to The HSUS are tax-deductible. mine what was going on at the Robs­ Texas Rangers, intelligence officers, held in Hidalgo County on April 8. town cockpit. He contacted the Texas and agents from the Texas Alcoholic That one was raided so successfully Rangers, who then worked with the Beverage Commission readied itself should make a strong impression on The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 sheriff's department to come up with after noon to go in to break up the the local cockfight clientele. The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 21 20 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 r1nual Confere ""~ umane Society of the United Wild ednesday On Wednesday, October 24, The HSUS is spon­ soring a special tour of the famous San Diego Wild Animal Park for a limited number of HSUS conference participants. Ninety people will be taken by bus to the park at nine a.m. There, they will board a monorail train for a special guided tour of the 1 ,800-acre park, home of more than 260 wild species. Established in 1972, the San Diego Wild Animal Park is renown for its varied naturalistic habitats and large groupings of in­ dividual species. The grounds are a botanist's dream, as well. Participants will return to the hotel by bus by four p.m. The ten dollar fee includes lunch, admission, and all transportation costs. Attendance will be Animals and Society: on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to return your conference reservation form early if Critical Times, Crucial Choices you want to be included in this tour. October24-27,1984 • Holiday Inn at the Embarcadero • San Diego, California

Those who join us at the 1984 HSUS conference in October will have an opportunity to sample the golden weather and western hospitality of California while at the same time catching up with all of the changes the animal-welfare movement has undergone in 1984. Offered this year are unique opportunities to meet famed wildlife biologist Dian Fossey and learn firsthand of her widely acclaimed work with gorillas; explore one of California's most beautiful cities; and attend a three-day-long series of workshops that should challenge animal Conference participants may see this family of baringo giraffes welfarists, professional and newcomer alike. Gorillas charge through the tall grass in their newly reno­ from the Wgasa Bush Line monorail, which circles the 1,800- This year, the conference begins on Wednesday, October 24, with "Choices and Challenges for vated outdoor habitat at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. acre wildlife preserve. Humane Education," a day-long seminar sponsored jointly by The HSUS's National Association for the Advancement of Humane Education and the Western Humane Educators Association. The HSUS conference itself opens on Thursday, October 25, with Roger Caras, special correspondent for Animals and the Environment for ABC-TV News, serving as program moderator; Dr. Amy Freeman Lee delivering the keynote address; and Dr. Blaine Worthen of Utah State University as featured speaker. On Friday, "Mankind on Trial," a mock trial of the human species on behalf of animals and the environment unfolds, with distinguished attorneys and the Honorable Edward T. Butler participating. On Saturday, the annual awards banquet will culminate in the naming of Dr. Fossey as the 1984 recipient of the Joseph Wood Krutch medal. Workshops dealing with important new issues, such as wildlife refuge abuses, and important old ones, such as euthanasia, are scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A special pre-conference excursion (see opposite) will allow a limited number of participants to enjoy one of San Diego's most popular tourist attractions, the San Diego Wild Animal Park, where African and South American species roam in naturalistic habitats. Study the conference program on the following pages and make plans to join us in San Diego in October!

This display is part of the amazing variety of African and South American habitats recreated in San Diego.

Holiday Inn/Embarcadero room rates for the conference are: Single, $60; Double, $65; Suite, $200 and up.

22 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 23 1:30 p.m.-3:30p.m. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break President's Report 2. LABORATORY ANIMALS/ 6:30p.m. Workshops Treasurer's Report POUND SEIZURE: Issues and Reception/Cash Bar 11:00 a.m. 1. NEWSLETTERS: Elections Committee Report Answers (repeat from Thursday) Mankind on Trial (continued) Communicating with Clout Elections to Nominating Dr. John McArdle 7:30p.m. Deborah Salem Noon-2:00 p.m. Book Sale Committee 3. FARM ANIMAL WELFARE: Annual Awards Banquet 2. BASIC MANAGEMENT Healthy Answers to John A. Hoyt, master of 1:30 p.m.-3:30p.m. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break PRINCIPLES: Organizational Unwholesome Practices (repeat ceremonies Workshops 11:00 a.m. Structure and the Board of from Friday) Special feature: "Pet Action Resolutions Committee Report Directors 1. HUMANE SHELTERING: Do ..-, Dr. Michael Fox Line," H.l. "Sonny" Bloch, host Carroll Thrift You Project a Positive Image? Noon-2:00 p.m. Book Sale 4. INVESTIGATIONS: Proper Presentation of Certificates of 3. INVESTIGATIONS: Proper Phyllis Wright Procedures That Work (repeat Appreciation Procedures That Work 2. FARM ANIMAL WELFARE: 1:30 p.m.-3:30p.m. from Thursday) Presentation of Joseph Wood Frantz Dantzler, Eric Sakach Healthy Answers to Workshops Frantz Dantzler, Eric Sakach Krutch Medal 4. LABORATORY ANIMALS/ Unwholesome Practices 1. HUMANE SHELTERING: Do 5. WILDLIFE REFUGE ABUSE: Dr. Michael Fox OCClfOBlER 23 POUND SEIZURE: Issues and You Project a Positive Image? Strategies for Improvement Adjournment of Conference Answers 3. WILDLIFE REFUGE ABUSE: (repeat from Friday) (repeat from Friday) 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Registration Dr. John McArdle -Strategies for Improvement Phyllis Wright Jennifer Lewis, Dr. John Grandy 5. ANIMAL EUTHANASIA: Jennifer Lewis, Dr. John Grandy Ov~rcoming Technicians' Stress 4. MARINE MAMMALS: A u:D[';JlE§lDlAV, OC!fOtBliE~ 24 Bill Smith Continuing Conflict Patricia Forkan 8:00 a.m. Registration 3:30 p.m. Coffee Break 5. ANIMALS IN SCHOOL 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m.~5:15 p.m. SCIENCE CLASSES: Guidelines Name______~--~------NAAHE/Western Humane Workshops and Alternatives please print Educators Association Symposium Registration Address ______1. LIVESTOCK HANDLING: An William DeRosa, Dr. John "Choices and Challenges for Expose of Continuing Cruelty McArdle Form Humane Education" City ______State, ______Zip______Paul Miller Kathy Savesky, director of 3:30p.m. Coffee Break 2. ANIMALS IN NAAHE, program moderator 1984 1\nnuaJ Please Cost ENTERTAINMENT: Ending the 3:45 p.m.-5:15p.m. Check Per Person Total 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Abuses Workshops Conference Optional Trip to San Diego Wild Pat Derby, Jeanne Roush 1. ACTIVISM THROUGH Entire HSUS Annual Conference Animal Park The Humane Sodety 3. NAAHE'S HUMANE LEGISLATION: Achieving Oct25-27 ...... $50 $ ______EDUCATION STUDY: Using United 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Registration Federal Animal Protection of the States Includes general sessions, workshops, and banquet. Findings in Local Programs 8:00p.m. Patricia Forkan, Charlene (Select meal and indicate number of people.) William DeRosa, Dr. Blaine Reception/Get Acquainted Social Drennon Worthen, Dr. Frank Ascione Vegetarian. ______Non-Vegetarian ____ Cash Bar 2. PREDATOR CONTROL: 4. LOBBYING AND POLITICAL Problems and Politics Daily Registration ACTIVITIES: Avoiding Legal Dr. John Grandy, Guy Hodge Problems with the Government 3. MEDIA RELATIONS: How to Thursday, Oct. 25 ...... $20 $ ______Roger Kindler. Make Friends and Influence Friday, Oct. 26 ...... $20 $ ______8:00 a.m. Registration 5. HORSE AND DOG RACING: Stations Saturday, Oct. 27 ...... $10 $ ______9:00a.m. Eliminating the Cruelties Janet Huling (Banquet not included) Opening Remarks Robert Baker, Marc Paulhus 4. BASIC MANAGEMENT Roger Caras, program moderator 8:00 p.m. Film Festival PRINCIPLES: Fund-raising Complete and return this form with Banquet Only, Saturday Evening ...... $20 $ ____ Coleman Burke, chairman, Board Strategies payment to HSUS Conference, 2100 (Select meal and indicate number of people.) of Directors Carroll Thrift L St. NW, Washington, DC 20037. Vegetarian ______Non-Vegetarian ___ John A. Hoyt, president IFRBDA. Y, OCTOBER 26 5. ZOO ANIMAL CONDITIONS: Strategies for Improvement 9:30a.m. 8:00 a.m. Registration Special Events Jeanne Roush A hotel registration form will be Keynote Address 9:00a.m. mailed upon receipt of this form. Tour of San Diego Wild Animal Park "Life is Choice" Mankind on Trial (A.mock trial of 8:00p.m. You must make reservations direct­ Wednesday, Oct. 24 ...... $10 $ ______Dr. Amy Freeman Lee, director the .human species on behalf of Lecture and Slides ly with the hotel prior to Oct. 10, (Includes admission, transportation, and box 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break the animals and the environment) Presented by Dr. Dian Fossey, 1984. lunch.) Limited to first 90 registrations. The Honorable Edward T. director, Karisoke Research 11:00 a.m. Butler, judge Centre, Rwanda, Africa NAAHE Humane Education Workshop Address Murdaugh Stuart Madden, Wednesday, Oct. 24 ...... $20 $ ______"Teaching Humaneness: The prosecuting attorney iiiill (Featuring members of the Western Humane Results of NAAHE's Self Study" O.J. Ramsey, defense attorney SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 If registration is for more than one Educators Association) Dr. Blaine R. Worthen, professor (Witnesses will be preselected person, please list additional names. and head, Department of 9:00a.m. from among the staff and others. Mankind on Trial Psychology, Utah State University; A special attempt will be made to and Dr. Frank Ascione, associate Presentation of jury verdict Total enclosed involve several film personalities $ ______professor of psychology, Utah State as witnesses for the defense. The 9:30a.m. University (Make checks payable to The HSUS; U.S. funds only.) jury will be selected from among Annual Membership Meeting Noon-2:00 p.m. Book Sale conferees.) Coleman Burke, chairman, presiding 24 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 25 (continued from page 5) be administered (by permits or bid carefully prepared. One or two con­ Refuges That Allow Hunting and Trapping her of cars allowed to enter or park system, enforcement, hunter access, tacts' names and telephone numbers in the refuge. If you have many pro­ safety, and other provisions). Envi­ should be prominent. Contacts should testers, you may find it necessary to ronmental assessments usually give return to a phone as soon as the pro­ meet at another location and go to good background information on the test is completed in case media have !;;l efuges Open to Hunting: Alabama: Blowing Creek; Umatilla; Upper Klamath; Wm. L. Finley; the refuge by bus or carpool togeth­ refuge, including why and when it follow-up questions later. ~ Wind Cave; Choctaw; Eufaula; Wheeler; Pennsylvania: Erie; South Carolina: Cape Romain; er. Be sure you have permission to was established and a description of Protests are most effective on Alaska: Alaska Maritime; Alaska Peninsula; Arctic; Carolina Sandhills; Santee; Savannah; Pinckney assemble in this alternate area if it is its resources. Assessments will also weekdays and early in the day if you Becharof; lnnoko; Izembek; Kanuti; Kenai; Kodiak; Island; South Dakota: Lacreek; Sand Lake; Pocasse; privately owned or maintained. explain, in self-serving terms, the expect to get media coverage. The Koyukuk; Nowitna; Selawik; Tetlin; Togiak; Yukon Waubay; Ten_nessee: Hatchie; Lake Isom; Lower All groups potentially sympathe­ refuge's purpose in having a hunting day before or the morning of the pro­ Delta; Yukon Flats; Arizona: Cabeza Prieta; Cibola; Hatchie; Reelfoot; Tennessee; Texas: Anahuac; tic to your point of view should be or trapping program. Hunting/trap­ test, contact the local radio, televi­ Havasu; Imperial; Kofa; Arkansas: Big Lake; Aransas; Brazoria; Big Boggy; Hagerman; Laguna given the opportunity to join in a ping reports are written by the refuge sion stations, and newspapers. Review Felsenthal; Rolla Bend; Overflow; W apanocca; Atascosa; San Bernard; Sea Rim; Utah: Bear River; protest. The Great Swamp protest manager at the end of the season, the details of the protest and esti­ White River; California: Cibola; Clear Lake; Colusa; Browns Park; Fish Spring; Ouray; Vermont: has been especially successful be­ usually in the form of a memoran­ mate attendance for them. Delevan; Havasu; Imperial; Kern; Kesterson; Lower Missisquoi; Virginia: Chincoteague; Great Dismal cause of HSUS cooperation with or­ dum to the Fish and Wildlife Service Sometimes, the FWS will make it Klamath; Merced; Modoc; Sacramento; Salton Sea; Swamp; Presquile; Washington: Columbia; ganizations such as D.E.E.R. Inc., a (FWS) regional office overseeing his as difficult as possible for people at­ San Luis; Sutter; Tule Lake; San Francisco Bay; Columbian White-Tailed Deer; Conboy Lake; Little local organization formed specifically refuge. They usually list species and tempting a protest. Colorado: Alamosa; Arapaho; Browns Park; Monte Pend Oreille; McNary; Ridgefield; Toppenish; to stop hunting at the Great Swamp numbers of animals killed and some­ If, because of such lack of coopera­ Vista; Delaware: Bombay Hook; Prime Hook; Umatilla; Willapa; Wisconsin: Horicon; Necedah; refuge. times include the number of hunters/ tion, you decide to hold your protest Florida: Chassahowitzka; Loxahatchee; Merritt Upper Mississippi; Wyoming: National Elk Range; You may want to organize a pro­ trappers involved and other infor­ outside the refuge, local police should Island; St. Marks; St. Vincent; Lake Woodruff; Pathfinder; Seedskadee. test in which all cooperating groups mation. be contacted for approval and to Lower Suwannee; Georgia: Blackbeard Island; muster as many people as possible If this information is not available check any special safety conditions. Eufaula; Harris Neck; Okefenokee; Piedmont; or you may opt to ask each group to from the refuge manager, write or Protesters should avoid physical Pinckney Island; Savannah; W assaw; Idaho: Bear send one or two representatives. This call the refuge supervisor at the confrontations with hunters and media Lake; Camas; Deer Flat; Kootenai; Grays Lake; r;:;-l efuges Open to Trapping*: Alabama: Wheeler; is sometimes a preferable course of FWS regional office (name, address, people at all costs. Minidoka; Illinois: Chautauqua; Crab Orchard; ~ Choctaw; Alaska: Alaska Maritime; Alaska action because school and work sched­ and phone number available at the One final note: Mark Twain; Upper Mississippi; Indiana: Peninsula; Arctic; Becharof; Innoko; Izembek; ules of protesters may not allow a refuge). If the information is still not We know that animal-welfare sup­ Muscatatuck; Iowa: DeSoto; Mark Twain; Upper Kanuti; Kenai; Kodiak; Koyukuk; Nowitna; Selawik; massive protest. (Of course, hunters forthcoming, it can be requested un­ porters are a thorn in the side of the Mississippi; Kansas: Flint Hills; Kirwin; Quivira; Tetlin; Togiak; Yukon Delta; Yukon Flats; Arkansas: take time off from work to hunt!) der the Freedom of Information Act sports community because of its Kentucky: Reelfoot; Louisiana: Bogue Chitto; Felsenthal; California: Colusa; Delevan; Lower No matter how large or small your (FOIA) by letter. The FWS regional tireless efforts to enact legislation at Catahoula; Delta; D'Arbonne; Lacassine; Sabine; Klamath; Modoc; Sacramento; Sutter; TuleLake; group protest, you will need a fact office's public affairs director or both the state and federal levels Tensas River; Upper Ouachita; Maine: Rachel Delaware: Bombay Hook; Illinois: Crab Orchard; sheet available to all protesters in FOIA coordinator can tell you how to stop us from "harassing" them Carson; Moosehorn; Massachusetts: Oxbow; Parker Upper Mississippi; Iowa: Union Slough; Upper advance. It should be reviewed at to make this request. (Federal agen­ when they are attempting to kill ani­ River; Maryland: Blackwater; Chincoteague; Mississippi; Louisiana: Delta; D'Arbonne; time of assembly or at a meeting cies are required to respond to FO lA mals. This so-called hunter harass­ Eastern Neck; Michigan: Seney; Shiawassee; Lacassine; Sabine; Upper Ouachita; Maine: prior to the protest. It should an­ requests within ten working days. ment legislation has been enacted by Minnesota: Agassiz; Big Stone; Minnesota Valley; Moosehorn; Maryland: Blackwater; Eastern Neck; swer basic questions such as why Although there are exceptions, for approximately ten states and is in­ Rice Lake; Sherburne; Tamarac; Upper Mississippi; Michigan: Shiawassee; Minnesota: Agassiz; you are protesting; who is involved this kind of material, plan on waiting tended to prohibit anyone who dis­ Mississippi: Hillside; Matthews Brake; Morgan Sherburne; Tamarac; Upper Mississippi; Mississippi: with the protest; and how alterna­ two to three weeks for its arrival.) agrees with the activities of sports­ Brake; N oxubee; Panther Swamp; Yazoo; Missouri: Hillside; Missouri: Mingo; Montana: Benton Lake; tives to sport hunting that do not in­ An organizational memorandum men to voice or in any other way Clarence Cannon; Mark Twain; Mingo; Swan Lake; Medicine Lake; Nevada: Ruby Lake; Stillwater; volve wildlife slaughter can prevent should be prepared well in advance, show his disapproval (see the Sum­ Montana: Benton Lake; Black Coulee; Bowdoin; New Jersey: Barnegat; Brigantine; Great Swamp; suffering. giving directions to the protest site, mer 1983 HSUS News). Hunters be­ Charles M. Russell; Creedman; Halfbreed Lake; New Mexico: Bosque del Apache; San Andres; New It is important that all protesters time, contact phone numbers, even lieve that our public disapproval of Hailstone; Hewitt Lake; Lake Mason; Medicine York: Iroquois; Montezuma; North Carolina: have some basic information because what to wear. (At the Great Swamp their activities lessens their enjoy­ Lake; Lake Thibadeau; Lamesteer; Lee Metcalf; Red Mackay Island; North Dakota: Arrowwood; radio, T.V., or newspapers will often in December, when the deer hunt is ment of killing animals and, there­ Rock Lakes; Swan River; UL Bend; War Horse; Audubon; Des Lacs; J. Clark Salyer; Tewaukon; interview people in the crowd to get held, it is damp and cold. Protesters fore, should be prohibited. If you Nebraska: De Soto; Crescent Lake; Valentine; Upper Souris; Ohio: Ottawa; Oklahoma: Salt Plains; their candid opinions. should come prepared for the condi­ live in a state with a hunter harass­ Nevada: Desert; Fallon; Pahranagat; Ruby Lake; Sequoyah; Oregon: Bear Valley; Columbian White­ You can usually get some of the in­ tions they will experience.) The memo ment law, be sure to determine whe­ Sheldon; Stillwater; New Jersey: Barnegat; Tailed Deer; Klamath Forest; Lewis & Clark; Lower formation on the refuge necessary should detail what to bring, (umbrel­ ther local law has any impact on Brigantine; Great Swamp; Supawna Meadows; New Klamath; Malheur; Upper Klamath; Pennsylvania: for your protest from the refuge las, snacks, hot drinks, water) and your planned protesting activities. Mexico: Bitter Lake; Bosque del Apache; Las Erie; South Dakota: Lacreek; Sand Lake; Texas: manager. Refuge hunting and trap­ encourage the wearing of organiza­ If your state does not now have such Vegas; San Andreas; Sevilleta; New York: Iroquois; Hagerman; Santa Ana; Utah: Bear River; Fish ping plans (including annual propo­ tional identification and insignia. a law, you will want to work actively Montezuma; North Carolina: Cedar Island; Great Springs; Vermont: Missisquoi; Virginia: Back Bay; sals made by the refuge manager for Participating groups should agree against any proposal pending that Dismal Swamp; Mackay Island; Mattamuskeet; Washington: Columbian White-Tailed Deer; the upcoming season); environmen­ on the wording on all signs and could limit your right to express op­ Swanquarter; Pee Dee; Pungo; North Dakota: Wisconsin: Horicon; Necedah; Trempealeau; Upper tal assessments done on these plans; placards in advance. The messages position to hunting and its needless Arrowwood; Audubon; Chase Lake; Des Lacs; J. Mississippi; Wyoming: Seedskadee. special hunting or trapping regula­ should be clever but not offensive, slaughter of wildlife. Clark Salyer; Lake Alice; Lake Nettie; Long Lake; tions; news releases; and hunting/ should identify the group, and be Lake Zahl; Lostwood; Slade; Tewaukon; Upper trapping reports are all available to written with waterproof paint or Nina Austenberg is director of The Souris; Ohio: Ottawa; Oklahoma: Salt Plains; the public. Hunting and trapping plans, ink. The less wordy the message the HSUS's Mid-Atlantic Regional Of· Sequoyah; Tishomingo; Washita; Wichita special regulations, and news releases better, since T.V. or newspaper peo­ fice and a veteran of ten public pro­ Mountains; Oregon: Ankeny; Baskett Slough; *Based on 1981-82 data (latest available). will describe the rationale for these ple will pick up a catchy slogan. tests at the Great Swamp wildlife Sheldon; Cold Springs; Columbian White-Tailed Because both trapping and hunting programs are subject to activities; species to be hunted or Most refuges require placards with­ refuge inNew Jersey; Jennifer Lewis Deer; Deer Flat; Hart Mountain; Klamath Forest; change, it is best to check with the refuge on programs oper­ trapped; seasons; locations on the out support sticks. is staff biologist for The HSUS; and Lewis & Clark; Lower Klamath; Malheur; McKay ating in a given year. refuge where these activities will A press release to be handed out Ann Church is state legislative coor­ take place; and how the activity will to the media at the protest should be dinator for The HSUS. 26 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 27 DIVISION REPORTS

Kangaroos Stay NAAHE Teacher of the Year Named the country. Since that petition was on kangaroo products. The HSUS "Threatened" on U.S. List filed, widespread drought in Aus­ will continue to work for this ban. The National Association for and materials from the various business-size envelope (use forty In a decision announced on April tralia in the summers of 1982 and the Advancement of Humane Edu­ New York City school districts. cents postage if requesting all three 24, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser­ 1983 has shrunk the kangaroo pop­ cation (NAAHE) has announced its The four other finalists in the brochures) to NAAHE, Box 362, vice (FWS) decided to continue list­ ulation to 10,000,000-12,000,000. 1984 National Humane Education awards selection were Sam Chat­ East Haddam, CT 06423. Addition­ ing three species of Australian kan­ The FWS cited this drop as the Teacher of the Year. Mildred But­ tin, Scottsburg, Indiana; Richard al copies are available for fifteen garoos as "threatened" under the reason for not removing the spe­ ler, an elementary school science Chiger, Fallsburg, New York; Bar­ cents each. There are discounts for regulations of the Endangered Spe­ cies from the protected list. teacher from New York City, was bara Davis, Middletown, New York; quantity orders. cies Act. A year ago, the FWS pro­ The decision to continue listing selected to receive the 1984 award. and Maria Morris, Inyokern, Cali­ N AAHE 's newest Special Re­ posed removing the red, eastern the kangaroos as a "threatened" Ms. Butler, a teacher for twen­ fornia. port, ''An Annotated Bibliography gray, and western gray kangaroos species may reverse the decline in ty years, also spent several years In June, N AAHE released three of Research Relevant to Humane from the Endangered Species Act's kangaroo population that has been zI as science coordinator for District new publications for young peo­ Education," was also released in list of threatened species in re­ evident over the last several years. sponse to a petition from the Aus­ Now that the federal government -~ Number Nine in the Bronx. In ad­ ple. "Pet Animals," "Endangered June. The bibliography contains ~ dition to making humane educa­ Animals," and "Animals ... It's more than fifty listings of studies, tralian government. It claimed that officially recognizes the precarious I tion an integral part of her own Their World, Too," are the first articles, and unpublished papers there was a vast overpopulation of condition of the kangaroo popula­ Gray kangaroos in Australia: a FWS science lessons, Ms. Butler has pieces to be completed in The relating to the evaluation of hu­ the species (32,000,000, later re­ tion, it will be easier to re-impose decision keeps them safe while "threat­ worked to introduce the concept HSUS's new children's pamphlet mane education methods, humane vised to 19,000,000, kangaroos) in the recently lifted U.S. import ban ened." to teachers throughout her dis­ series. The three leaflets provide attitudes toward animals, the effect trict and the city through her information, respectively, on re­ of anthropomorphism on those at­ work with the New York City Hu­ sponsible pet ownership; reasons titudes, and the impact of the able a comprehensive collection of organized information to the scien­ mane Education Committee. The why animals become endangered; media on attitudes and behaviors 5098 Would Halt reports on experiments conducted tific community. committee is a unique organization and an overview of animal welfare toward animals. For a copy of the Duplication in the United States and, to a The National Center for Research of teachers dedicated to promot­ and the work of The HSUS. You Special Report, send a self-ad­ large extent, throughout the world. Accountability would use this ing humane education by solicit­ can receive single copies of each by dressed envelope with forty cents The legislation calls for improv­ computerized information when ing endorsement, financial support, sending a self-addressed, stamped, postage to N AAHE. About $4 billion of taxpayers' ing the already existing National evaluating funding proposals. money is spent on biomedical re­ Library of Medicine and establish­ The twenty-member panel, to be search. Scientists who apply to ing within it a National Center for appointed by the U.S. president, the National Institutes of Health Research Accountability that would would produce an annual report Farm Animal Progress HSUS News) and especially by the welfare and consumer health but (NIH) for federal grants may not review, prior to the funding, all to the president and both houses interest shown in Dr. Michael Fox's also how consumers can "eat with know-and probably don't have research proposals involving live of Congress summarizing its acti­ The Institute for the Study of publication Farm Animal Welfare conscience" and thus contribute to the incentive to find out-if their animals. If the center's evaluation vities in fulfilling its responsibili­ Animal Problems has been very and the Human Diet. Clearly, hu­ the gradual elimination of factory work has been done before or if panel decides that a particular ty throughout the previous year. encouraged by HSUS members' manitarians are becoming more in­ farming in the U.S. someone else is currently conduct­ proposal is duplicative of research If enacted, H.R. 5098 will affect response to its farm animal wel­ formed not only about how factory In April, Dr. Fox spoke on ani­ ing a similar experiment. In many already conducted, no funding would only new grant applications, not fare work (see the Winter 1984 farming jeopardizes farm animal mal welfare before the Food and cases, the name of the game is to be awarded. any research currently underway. Drug Administration's Bureau of keep federal money rolling in to Amazingly, although the feder­ This legislation would result in Veterinary Medicine. The question the scientific institution and thus al government spends billions on the most efficient, cost-effective, \ of animal rights evoked such live­ keep the researcher employed. If research, it has no idea of what it full-text biomedical data storage ly discussion that one veterinar­ enacted, H.R. 5098, the "Informa­ has bought. H.R. 5098, if enacted, and retrieval system in the world, ian walked out in protest against tion Dissemination and Research will require that the National Li­ capable of providing our scientists, the concept! While animals aren't Accountability Act," will put a brary of Medicine obtain all bio­ researchers, teachers, and students recognized as legal persons by the stop to this duplicative research. medical information owned by or with near-instantaneous references law, and thus, in the legal sense, The result will be a reduction of available to all federal agencies - and information. It would also elim­ have no rights, they do have na­ the number of painful experiments except information that is classi­ inate the duplication of experi­ tural or moral rights, since they on millions of lab animals. fied for national security reasons. mentation on live animals. are entitled to humane treatment Developed by Eleanor Seiling, The library must then transcribe The HSUS is endorsing this leg­ and to equal and fair considera­ president of United Action for in full text form all its holdings islation and urging Congress to tion; hence, the ethical imperative Animals, and sponsored by Rep. and store them in computerized hold hearings on this bill. Please to work toward the legal recogniz- Robert G. Torricelli of New Jer­ data bases. It must also translate write to your representative and ask him/her to support H.R. 5098 ~ ing of their rights and respect for sey, this legislation is designed to into English all foreign-language f:< their intrinsic worth and interests. improve the evaluation process of biomedical information and must and to sign on to the legislation as grant applications by making avail- ultimately make available its newly a cosponsor. .. "'~ ISAP recommends a new book on 1 this subject, Mary Midgley's Ani- Consumer awareness may gradually eliminate intensive raising of farm animals mals and Why They Matter, pub- in the U.S. lished by the University of Georgia Any member of the Senate may be reached c/o The U.S. Senate, Washington, DC 20510. Any representative may Press. be reached c/o The House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515.

28 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 29 Trapping ...... Trapping ...... and More Trapping ... Nevada Refuge Threatened While animal welfarists and en­ Hearings have finally been sched­ This spring, three members of In the spring issue of The vironmentalists maintain that the House of Representatives acted HSUS News, we reported to you uled for H.R. 1797, a bill to end The Fish and Wildlife Service trapping and hunting are automa­ the use of the steel-jawed, leghold as champions of laboratory ani­ that the National Park Service (FWS) has proposed a two-week tically prohibited in units of the trap nationwide. The bill, spon­ mals and wildlife. We extend our extension of the powerboating threatened to postpone until Jan­ national park system unless spe­ sored by Rep. Clarence D. Long of thanks to season at Nevada's Ruby Lake uary 15, 1985, regulations abolish­ cifically permitted, hunting and Maryland, would make it illegal National Wildlife Refuge. Start­ ing illegal trapping in 11 units of • Rep. Robert G. Torricelli of trapping groups take the opposite to transport steel-jawed, leghold New Jersey for introducing H.R. ing this summer, the extension the national park system. Despite position. In keeping with its no­ traps in interstate and foreign com­ would be in effect every other receiving 1,809 letters opposing 5098, the "Information Dissemi­ tion that hunting and trapping merce or to ship or receive furs nation and Research Accountabil­ year for five years. The FWS's this delay and only 84 letters sup­ should be presumed to be legal un­ that have been obtained through reasoning was that it wanted to porting it, the NPS decided, on April ity Act." If enacted, this bill less specifically prohibited, the N a­ the use of the trap. would help eliminate duplicative conduct research on the impact of 30, to continue to allow trapping un­ tiona! Rifle Association (NRA) is During the past twelve months, longer powerboating seasons on til January 15. The NPS wants to biomedical research and greatly Rep. Henry A. Waxman suing the Interior Department to trappers have vigorously opposed reduce animal suffering. the refuge's nesting ducks. allow Congress to address this issue allow trapping in the 11 contro­ the bill, but Rep. Henry A. Wax­ This proposal flies in the face of -and several bills have been in­ • Rep. Charlie Rose of North versial parks cited at left. If the man of California, chairman of the • Rep. Henry A. Waxman of Cal­ a 1978 federal court ruling that troduced in that body that would NRA wins this suit, it is possible house Health and the Environment Carolina, for introducing an amend­ ment to the Defense authorization ifornia, who as chairman of the recreational activities on a refuge allow trapping in these areas. that the National Park Service will Subcommittee, scheduled hearings must not interfere with the basic The good news is that none of bill to prohibit the shooting of house Subcommittee on Health be forced to open as many as 300 for June 18, 1984. In support of H.R. and the Environment, has sched­ purpose of wildlife refuges: wildlife these bills appears to have much parks to hunting and trapping. The any kind of animal to train De­ 1797, The HSUS is scheduled to partment of Defense medical stu­ uled hearings on H.R. 1797. Rep. protection. The court also stated chance of being passed. The HSUS HSUS and other organizations will present expert testimony, enhanced that the government could not bal­ is monitoring the situation close­ dents in combat wound manage­ Waxman is also a cosponsor of be entering this case to make sure by a collection of reports sent in the bill, which would end the use ance economic, political, or recrea­ ly and will alert our members if these parks will be vigorously de­ ment (see the Winter 1984 HSUS by HSUS members documenting News). of the steel-jawed, leghold trap. tional interests against the pur­ any action is needed. fended. cases of pets caught in traps. pose of the refuge when making decisions on whether to allow rec­ reational activities. Ironically, the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Ref­ ------, Pound Seizure on Hill random-source animal throw too l Please send: Will information : uge was the center of the 1978 con­ I many variables into any scientific I troversy just as it is now in 1984. I In April and May, The HSUS experiment to allow for reliable I The FWS's own literature proves presented before Congress testi­ results. Reflect for Name ------that powerboating is harmful to mony against the use of random­ "Basically, it is tradition; an (il­ Address ______nesting ducks. The noisy presence source animals (primarily cats and lusionary) low cost per pound an­ a moment ... of human activity drives the ducks dogs that come from municipal or imal; and lack of appreciation of how can I help animals City State Zip. ______away from their nests, and boats county shelters) in federally funded what constitutes good science that Mail in confidence to: Murdaugh s. Madden, Vice Presi­ have been known actually to run research projects. By adding to allow the use of random-source even when I no longer dent/General Counsel, The Humane Society of the United over nests and ducklings. The FWS, the National Institutes of Health animals to continue in research share their world ... 7 States, 2100 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. however, is clearly responding to (NIH) appropriations bill an HSUS­ and teaching," said Dr. McArdle. A------.------__.. pressure from powerful political developed amendment that would "It is not the result of necessity. and recreational interests in Neva­ prohibit the use of government funds To make this a more humane coun­ da. For over two years, sportsmen to buy random-source animals, Con­ try and to improve the quality of By your bequest for animal pro­ and the Nevada state government gress could effectively wipe out the work done at our biomedical tection to The Humane Society of have been hounding the FWS to pound seizure in the United States. research institutions, I strongly the United States. expand the powerboating season. In his testimony before the sen­ urge you to end the practice of Your will can provide for animals HSUS Vice President of Wild­ ate and house Appropriations Sub­ pound seizure.'' after you're gone. life and the Environment John W. committees on Labor/Health and Since NIH funds most of the Naming The HSUS demonstrates Grandy has advised the FWS that Human Services, HSUS Director research projects using random­ your lasting commitment to ani­ the proposed extension is illegal of Laboratory Animal Welfare John source animals, a federal bill that mal welfare and strengthens the and that the FWS cannot, under McArdle demonstrated that the use eliminates money for experimen­ Society for this task. the pretext of "research," allow of random-source animals in bio­ tation could put animal dealers we will be happy to send infor­ an illegal activity on a national medical research is not only bad out of business and allow shelters mation about our animal pro­ wildlife refuge. The HSUS will con­ economics but also bad science. to protect animals instead of re­ grams and material which will tinue to watch the situation close­ The ready availability of shelter an­ quiring them to relinquish animals assist in planning a will. ly and, if necessary, take legal ac­ imals discourages scientists from to experimentation. Please write tion to ensure that the nesting developing and using less costly to your senators and representa­ ducks will be protected. research techniques, and the un­ tives asking them to sponsor and known genetics and history of the support our amendment.

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NY Conference Comes Up Workshop News The New York State Humane The Great Lakes Regional Of­ Association, Inc., (NYSHA) will fice hosted a successful Animal hold its annual conference on Sep­ Control Academy at the Universi- · tember 21 and 22 in Nyack, New ty of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Twen­ York. ty-two enthusiastic students Dr. John McArdle will address heard college instructors, veteri­ the group. Gretchen Wyler will be narians, and HSUS staff members the guest speaker at the annual offer advice and encouragement. awards banquet. This is the fifth straight year the For registration information, academy has provided opportuni­ contact Barbara LaBuda, NYSHA, ties to help animal-welfare work­ P.O. Box 46, Stone Ridge, NY Cheering the passage of New Jersey's statewide ban of the steel-jawed, leghold ers across the country become 12484. trap are (from left to right) HSUS director Gisela Karlan, Governor Thomas more professional. Kean, Senate President Carmen Orechio and Assemblyman D. Bennett Mazur. It's off to Chicago for another Trap Ban Signed by Kean Great Lakes regional workshop to On April 27, 1984, nearly 100 ani­ Senate President Carmen Orechio be held September 6 through 8, of many others in the room, in the Chicago officials and HSUS regional directors celebrate the opening of the city's mal-welfare activists and leaders and Assemblyman D. Bennett Ma­ early 1970s. "Always, the goal at 1984. HSUS staff and other speak­ ers will offer their insights into new animal-care complex. From left to right are Alderman Niles Sherman, gathered in Nutley, New Jersey, zur for their untiring efforts to the end was to ban this kind of chairman of the Animal Care and Control Committee of the Chicago City Coun­ problems facing animals today. A to witness Gov. Thomas H. Kean ban the trap. cruel trapping from the state as a ci~· Peter Poholik, executive director of Animal Care and Contro~· Chicago sign into law the bill that would Gov. Kean reminded the crowd whole. It has been a long and dif­ joint effort of the Great Lakes and Mayor Harold Washington; HSUS Great Lakes Regional Director Sandy Row• end steel-jawed, leghold trapping in that he and Ms. Jane Burgio, now ficult fight," the governor said. North Central regional offices, the land; and HSUS North Central Regional Director Frantz Dantzler. New Jersey. Mrs. Gisela Karlan of New Jersey's Secretary of State, This trap ban is the first state­ workshop will be a great opportuni­ The HSUS's board of directors rep­ had first introduced this bill in wide legislation to be passed in ty to meet with animal protection­ resented The HSUS. She thanked the state assembly, with the help the United States. ists from nine states. ly without a specific law prohibit­ Director of Laboratory Animal Wel­ For more information, contact ing or mandating the practice of fare John McArdle sent an action either the Great Lakes Regional releasing shelter animals for re­ alert to over 2,000 people asking Office (735 Haskins Street, Bowl­ search. them to voice their opposition. ing Green, OH 43402) or the North When they heard that a bill man­ Other groups worked intensely, 372,000 Californians, commented requested the studies. The West Central Regional Office (2015 175th later that he would advise his dating pound seizure had been in­ as well. When the vote was taken, Coast Regional Office has found Street, Lansing, IL 60438). troduced, several groups, includ­ the bill went down to resounding bill's supporters to take their them to be an effective means of ing The HSUS, the Wisconsin Fed­ defeat, 97-2, in the state assembly. cause to the public for a vote at a improving conditions for animals Win in Wisconsin future date. erated Humane Societies, the This good news from Wisconsin and helping to solve problems faced An attempt was made in March Dane County Humane Society, and shows clearly that the momentum S.B. 883 Defeated by local agencies. Agency Studies Continue to make pound seizure mandatory the Wisconsin Alliance for Ani­ is on the side of prohibiting pound Despite a valiant campaign by in the state of Wisconsin, current- mals, sprang into action. HSUS seizure, not mandating it. animal-welfare supporters on be­ West Coast investigator Eric half of its passage, a bill prohibit­ Sakach has completed in-depth Bird-Band Danger ing the release of shelter dogs and evaluations of animal-sheltering West Coast Regional Director cats for research has gone down facilities and programs of two ani­ Char Drennon has asked the Cali­ to defeat in a California state mal-control operations and one fornia Department of Health Ser­ bodeaux, Houma, Patterson, New assembly committee. local humane society. They are vices to modify immediately its Texas humane societies in asking Iberia, Berwick, Morgan City, and State Sen. David Roberti, spon­ the County of San Luis Obispo provisions for banding of English Gov. Mark White to propose emer­ Shreveport. sor of S.B. 883, argued before the (California) Department of Animal budgies after receiving complaints gency-response plans to deal more committee that less than one per­ Regulation; the City of Antioch against the current regulations. effectively with any future live­ cent of the 67,000,000 animals Animal Services and Placement Now, band-size requirements are Tightening Reins on Texas stock tragedies. "Much of the [ani­ used in research in California are Center; and the Sacramento Soci­ the same for the American para­ Weller on Shelter Field Trip Tragedies mal] suffering could have been pre­ dogs and cats. "I don't see why a ety for the Prevention of Cruelty keet and the English budgie, but Investigator Bernie Weller in­ Repercussions from the highly vented if a plan of action had been person's docile, well-mannered ... to Animals. Following unannounced the English bird is larger. As are­ spected seven shelters on a single publicized Marlin horse starva­ in place calling for immediate emer­ pet should be used for experimen­ inspections of each of the agen­ sult, the regulation-size bands swing through Louisiana this spring, tion case continue to be felt gency assistance from the Texas tation,'' he said. Sen. Roberti, cies, Mr. Sakach forwarded a com­ can cut into the bird's leg, cause offering evaluations and provid­ throughout Texas. Regional di­ humane groups and concerned in­ who said he had received support prehensive report, with recommen­ swelling and deformities, and even ing guidance to operations in Thi- rector Bill Meade has joined with dividuals," he said. for S.B. 883 from more than dations, to those officials who had result in the bird's death.

The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 33 32 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 Florida conviction allegedly vio­ Game and FreshWater Fish Com­ lates the terms of his Georgia pro­ mission tabled the matter pending bation, which could be revoked. further study.

Dogfight Bill Makes Repeat Offender Wildlife Policy Debate Welcome Laws Shots Fly in Kentucky For the second time in less than At a May 11 meeting of the Florida now has two more ani­ eight months, the paths of South­ game commission in Tallahassee, mal-protection laws as a result of Kentucky has become the twen­ east Regional Director Marc Paul­ Florida, commissioners consider­ action during this past legislative ty-first state to make dogfight­ hus and Clarence Gay Harris have ed an HSUS request to prohibit session. ing a felony. Under the provisions crossed because of their mutual the use of wire snares for trapping Law enforcement officers and of a bill passed by the legislature interest in dogfighting as prac­ wildlife. More than 3,000 petition animal-shelter workers may now in February, the owner of an ani­ ticed in the American South. Last signatures collected by animal shel­ provide emergency euthanasia for mal, the owner of the property on October, Mr. Paulhus represented ters and HSUS members through­ any animal, regardless of where it which the fight is conducted if the The HSUS at a sweeping dog­ out Florida were presented to the was found, that is imminently owner is aware of the fight, and fight raid overseen by the Geor­ commissioners at that time. Marc near death. The HSUS supported anyone who participates in organ­ gia Bureau of Investigations (see Paulhus testified that snares are and testified on behalf of this izing a dogfight is guilty of com­ Presenting Dr.. George Whitney (center) with his certificate of appreciation the Winter 1984 HSUS News); both cruel and nonselective, often legislation, which was sponsored mitting a felony. Convicted spec­ are HSUS Pres~dent John A. Hoyt (right) and New England .Regional Director Mr. Harris was subsequently con­ maiming or even killing nontarget by Rep. Carl Selph and Sen. John John Dommers. tators and vendors at the fight victed of dogfighting and gam­ wildlife and domestic animals. Vogt. shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. bling offences connected with his Ironically, a number of hunters Decompression chambers and The HSUS worked with a newly presence during that action. This supported the HSUS position and paralytic drugs may no longer be used by animal shelters in Flori­ formed coalition of individuals Good News from VT ... spring, a jury in Leon County, gave vivid examples of serious in­ and groups called Kentuckians Florida, found Mr. Harris guilty juries to hunting dogs caught in da. The only acceptable euthana­ Against Dogfighting to get this In April, Vermont became the of cruelty to animals and illegal snares. sia methods are the injection of bill enacted. Investigator Bob fifth New England state to ban dogfighting after a trial in which The commissioners eventually sodium pentobarbital or the use pound seizure. Rhode Island is the Baker went to Kentucky, met Dr. Whitney Honored Mr. Paulhus, among others, pro­ decided to postpone ruling on the of bottled carbon monoxide gas with the media, lobbied legisla­ only state in the region that does vided expert testimony for the snare issue, hoping that a com­ chambers. The legislation, spon­ The spring workshop held in tors, and testified before a legisla­ not specifically prohibit releasing prosecution on the so-called sport promise could be worked out sored by Sen. William "Doc" Mystic, Connecticut, in April, co­ tive committee. Thanks go to all shelter animals for research. of dogfighting. among the various interests. Myers and Rep. Ray Liberti, rep­ sponsored by the New England and the individuals who worked so Mr. Harris received a one-year During the same meeting, the resents the consensus of most Mid-Atlantic regional offices, at­ hard on this effort, including Rep. jail term and a $10,000 fine-the game commission took up a re­ Florida animal-welfare groups. tracted 150 people from up and ... and Bad News from NH Louie R. Guenthner, Jr., Sen. maximum penalty allowed-from quest by trappers that would al­ The HSUS was instrumental in down the east coast. During the The New Hampshire Fish and Louis T. Peniston, and Gov. Mar­ the Florida judge and faces the low taking foxes by snares or effecting the necessary com­ gathering, HSUS President John Game Department has recommend­ tha Layne Collins. possibility of a six-year jail term guns. The HSUS objected to this promises and provided expert tes­ A. Hoyt presented George D. Whit­ ed to a state legislative commit­ Even though there was little in Georgia. He originally received proposal and to a trapper-financed timony in support of the amended ney, D.V.M., with a certificate of tee that an experimental moose public opposition to this legisla­ a suspended sentence and a stiff study offered by its proponents as bill. appreciation for his concerted ef­ hunting season be established in tion (the bill passed each house by fine in the Georgia case, but this justification for the slaughter. The forts to ban the use of the steel­ 1985. There hasn't been a moose an overwhelming margin), certain jawed, leghold trap. Dr. Whitney hunt in the Granite State in eigh­ legislators did their best to defeat ha~ published a book of expert ty-three years. Regional director the bill behind the scenes. After opm10ns on the cruelty resulting John Dommers and New Hampshire the Kentucky House had passed from the use of this trap which Humane Society officials informed the bill, the Kentucky Humane was, according to New England the committee that there is no over­ ~ociety s~elter was mysteriously Regional Director John Dommers population of the majestic ani­ nddled w1th bullets: one unfriend­ "a key factor in helping to get mals in the state. (The total moose If you have moved, or are planning to, please send us this New Address: ly legislator spread the rumor coupon so we can correct our mailing list. Attach your pres­ New Jersey's steel-jawed, leghold population is estimated at 1,600.) that humane workers had shot up ent ma1l1ng label below, then print your new address. Mail to: trap ban signed." It has also been Many New Hampshire residents the the premises themselves in The HSUS, 2100 L St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Name ______~------very valuable in local efforts in including hunters, have criticized order to call attention to the Connecticut to ban the trap. HSUS this proposal at public meetings. Address ______issue! Needless to say, this was Scientific Director Michael Fox at­ Although the fight to halt a simi­ completely untrue. Now that the tracted a large crowd for his talk lar moose hunt in Maine last year CitY------~ shooting has stopped, Kentucki­ at the Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, went down to defeat, The HSUS State ______Zip ______ans can celebrate passage of this part of the three-day-long pro­ and New Hampshire animal-wel­ tough new measure against ani­ gram, and eight other HSUS staff fare groups hope to have better mal cruelty. members participated in the more luck in stopping a moose slaughter than thirty scheduled sessions. in Maine's southern neighbor. Attach present mailing label here

34 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 35 HSUS Aids in Georgia The court has not yet ruled on pa, Florida, and reported viola­ Dogfighting Prosecution these appeals, but it is hoped that tions of the ban to the FDA dis­ the jury convictions, the punish­ trict office in Orlando. As yet, the In 1982, Georgia passed legisla­ ments, and the constitutionality Orlando office has not investi­ tion that made dogfighting a felony of this statute will be firmly gated this report. The HSUS and in that state. Three defendants upheld. Florida consumers have also sent who were subsequently convicted complaints to the FDA regarding under that statute have appealed illegal turtle sales; nonetheless, to the Supreme Court of Georgia the sales have continued nearly alleging that the designation of unchecked. dogfighting as a felony, as distin­ On May 16, The HSUS demand­ guished from the misdemeanor ed that the associate commis­ status which pertains to other an­ sioner for regulatory affairs at the imal cruelty charges, constituted FDA exercise his authority over cruel and unusual punishment; the Odando district office and en­ deprived the defendants of the sure effective enforcement of the equal protection of the laws; was ban on turtle sales. Our letter to so vague as to be impossible to this official included summaries understand; and therefore vio­ of reported violations by sixteen lated the United States and Geor­ lil different pet shops and some of gia constitutions. ~ their suppliers and of a report is­ The HSUS has filed an amicus :;; sued by the Manatee County Health curiae ("friend of the court") brief Department in Florida which linked in the Supreme Court of Georgia 1 Marc Paulhus carries a fighting dog the sale of baby turtles to an out­ contradicting these allegations seized in a Georgia raid. break of salmonellosis in the area. and supporting the convictions The HSUS proudly introduces our 1984 that had been handed down fol­ holiday greeting card, a winter night scene lowing a jury trial. Minnesota Fur Farming painted by Thaddeus Krumeich, whose note HSUS Southwest Regional Di­ Turtle Update Challenged rector Marc Paulhus was a key In 1975, the Food and Drug Ad­ Friends of Animals and Their cards have been so popular with our members. witness for the prosecution and, ministration (FDA) banned the Environment (FATE) has chal­ Let this curious cat peering out a window at following his qualification as an sale of turtles with a carapace lenged the Minnesota Department reindeer below carry your holiday message to expert witness in the area of dog­ length of less than four inches due of Agriculture for not exercising friends, neighbors, and loved ones of all ages. fighting, testified in detail as to to the risk of salmonella infection its power to regulate and prescribe the events in question and the to the turtles' owners-usually standards for fur farm facilities in Cards are 5" x 7" and in full color. Inside is young children. The HSUS peti­ general nature of dogfighting and that state. the message, "May the hope for peace and goodwill which explained to the jury the uses and tioned the FDA as early as 1973 There is every evidence that con­ purposes for the equipment and to halt the sale of these animals ditions in those farms, which are fills this season be extended to all creatures, both great and small." materials found at the scene of because of both public health prob­ virtually unregulated, are atrocious, . Each package of twenty-five cards. and envelopes costs $7, $6 if you order these crimes. In this case, upon lems and humane considerations. and while The HSUS vigorously arriving at the scene of these fights, Turtles, like other exotic pets, are opposes the raising of mink and four or more packages. Last year's holiday cards were sell-outs, law enforcement officers observed difficult to raise, and studies indi­ other fur-bearing animals in cap­ so avoid disappointment and order your greeting cards early this year! a square pit containing two dogs, cated that baby turtles that might tivity, it does support the position their coats covered in blood, with live for decades in the wild or in that where those farms exist, they wounds on their legs, heads, faces, the care of experts died within two should be strictly regulated and Send the cards to: and noses. One of the defendants months in the care of consumers. controlled by state authorities. HSUS Greeting Card Order Form For nearly ten years, The HSUS was found kneeling inside the pit The HSUS has prepared an ami­ Name with his arms and clothing cover­ has worked to prevent the weak­ cus curiae brief in support of Please send me 1 2 3 package(s) of ed with blood. ening or repeal of the ban and has FATE's position and filed a re­ Address In its amicus curiae brief, The frequently helped to enforce it by quest with the Court of Appeals (circle one) HSUS greeting cards at $7 per package HSUS described the details sur­ reporting violations to FDA in­ of Minnesota for permission to City State Zip rounding the breeding of these an­ vestigators. The FDA has the au­ file it. OR imals and the organization of dog­ thority to order the humane des­ Make all checks or money orders payable to The HSUS fighting as a big business; and, truction or release of undersized please send me packages of HSUS perhaps most importantly, out­ turtles and may impose fines The Law Notes are compiled by (4 or more) and send this coupon to: HSUS Greeting Cards lined the grisly scenes of cruelty against pet shop owners. HSUS General Counsel Murdaugh greeting cards at $6 per package 2100 L Street, NW and violence that are such an in­ In April, 1983, Marc Paulhus Stuart Madden and Associate Washington, DC 2003 7 tegral part of every fight. visited several pet shops in Tam- Counsel Roger Kindler. I enclose $___ _ Orders will be sent by UPS and must be delivered to a street address. Please do not use a P. 0. box. 36 The Humane Society News • Summer 1984 Very Special 1985 Calendars These colorful wall calendars from So-Tree will brighten every day of the year. 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