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There are many wonderful senior dogs and cats waiting in Michigan shelters and rescues. Visit Jethro's Place Adopt a Senior Pet Page.
Pets, Shelters and Research
Jackson County – Tonight, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners is voting on a resolution to ban Jackson County Animal Control from selling pets to research dealers. We are asking the commission to ban the sale of pets to any research dealer or research institution. The vote is expected to be very close so if you live in Jackson County, please attend the meeting so your voice will be heard. To email the Commissioners use this link: www.jethrosplace.com/jacksoncounty/htm.
Recent News articles about the Jackson fight:
http://www.mlive.com/news/jacitpat/index.ssf?/base/news-10/1093082799131570.xml
Michigan Farm Bureau
The Michigan Farm Bureau is working to keep pets flowing to research dealers and institutions. Farm Bureau representatives have endorsed the sale of shelter pets to research during Jackson County Commission hearings and also promote the policy on their website: Michigan Farm Bureau Website re: sale of pets to research
How you can help - if you are insured by Farmers Insurance, cancel your policy and let the company know why. If you are a member of Michigan Farm Bureau, speak out and let their lobbyist know that pets are not research subjects. To email Michigan Farm Bureau click here.
Doves
Help save the Mourning Dove! Get a ban on Mourning Dove Hunting on Michigan’s ballot. You CAN make a difference by collecting signatures for the ballot drive. For more information visit: www.StopShootingDoves.org
Fur
PETA released a video of an undercover investigation of a Michigan Fur Farm. PETA also called upon the Michigan Dept of Agriculture to draft regulations to guarantee humane treatment of animals on fur farms. As usual, our state government’s response has been less than enthusiastic. Free Press Article: http://www.freep.com/news/mich/peta18e_20040818.htm
To help us help animals:
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