September 2005
November 2005
Heroes to Animals 2005
February 2006
April 8, 2006
April 24, 2006
May 2006
The Millicent Martinez Kondracke Scholarship
June 9, 2006
July 6, 2006
August 30, 2006
October, 2006
November, 2006
January 16, 2007
April 18, 2007
July 2007
October 2007

January 16, 2007

Happy New Year! Thanks to our supporters 2006 was a great year for People Protecting Animals & Their Habitats. The organization provided educational and vocational opportunities to hundreds of great people in Nicaragua, brought comfort to thousands of vulnerable animals and made many great new friends. PATH believes that by including animals in education programs and community development initiatives the lives of the world's most neglected animals can be improved. We have witnessed that the lives of animals are transformed when communities have the resources and opportunities to show their love and respect for them. We want to use this newsletter to honor a handful of the thousands of people and businesses that are working globally to make the world a more compassionate place for nonhuman animals Please visit the links provided and learn more about PATH's 2006 Heroes To Animals!

Farm Sanctuary

Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of industrialized farming and to encourage a new awareness and understanding about "farm animals." Over the years Farm Sanctuary has rescued thousands of animals, and educated millions of people about their plight. In addition to rescue and education programs, Farm Sanctuary advocates for laws and policies to prevent animal suffering and promote compassion - reaching out to legislators and businesses to bring about institutional reforms.

When Farm Sanctuary started in 1986, it was a fledgling, all volunteer organization that was funded by sales of veggie hot dogs from a VW van (yummy). Today, Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, with hundreds of thousands of supporters. To learn more about and to donate to Farm Sanctuary visit www.farmsanctuary.org

Senator Edward Kennedy & Splash

For four decades Senator Kennedy’s has consistently voted to protect the environment and nonhuman animals. In 2006 he wrote, My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C. The book tells the story of Senator Kennedy and his dog, "Splash" and a day in their life in the Senate. A Portuguese Water Dog, Splash is always at Senator Kennedy's side - in his office, at press conferences, in meetings at the Capitol and even right outside the Senate chamber. Told from Splash's point of view, this charming picture book not only takes readers through a full day in the Senator's life, but also explains how a bill becomes a law. My Senator and Me also includes biographies of Senator Kennedy and Splash.

Senator Kennedy donates proceeds from the book to charities including Read Boston, an organization that supports literacy in Boston public schools. Order Senator Kennedy’s book via http://www.strandbooks.com/profile/?isbn=0439650771

Chan Marshall (aka Cat Power)

Chan Marshall is a staggeringly talented singer/songwriter who through film (Speaking For Trees), environmentally responsible product packaging, benefit appearances and print campaigns (for PETA2) has been influential in steering the alternative rock community towards animal protection.
Learn more about Chan Marshall and purchase her music at http://www.matadorrecords.com/cat_power/biography.html

Learn about the great work PETA2 is doing on behalf of animals at www.peta2.org

Andrea Runge

Andrea Runge with a street dog in Granada, Nicaragua.

One of the stars of Animal Cops/San Francisco, Officer Runge is a long time protector of animals and an eloquent advocate for the need of animal welfare programs in developing countries. Andrea, who previously worked for Greenpeace (lobbying Congress on nuclear issues affecting the environment) has worked as an animal control officer for San Francisco Animal Care and Control for the past decade. Andrea naturally brings people and organizations together - increasing the effectiveness of the animal care community. Andrea says - "In instances of animal abuse, attacks and rescues, animal control officers are first responders. My job is important, but I am only part of a team. The shelter staff, volunteers, wildlife rehabbers, rescue groups and adoptive families all have the same goal — that of improving the lives of animals. I really am honored to do what I love."

Learn about and donate to The Friends of San Francisco Animal Care & Control at http://www.fsfacc.org/

Spiral Diner & Bakery

Spiral Diner & Bakery in Ft. Worth, Texas serves amazing food, pays decent wages and donates to grass root causes without harming a single animal – that’s an accomplishment. Owned and operated by Amy McNutt (who began researching the plight of animals while making a short film about factory-farming). Spiral Diner is at the forefront of delivering tasty animal free foods to Texas. Spiral also serves as ground zero for the activist community of compassion in the Ft. Worth/Dallas area.
Learn more about Amy and Spiral Diner at www.spiraldiner.com

Bertha Valle

Bertha Valle co-anchors two shows on Managua Nicaragua's Channel 2; “Primera Hora” –a daily morning show - and “La Tertulia” –a weekend feature - both consistently rank as the top shows in their time slots. According to a national poll on the Nicaraguan TV Industry, in 2005 Bertha ranked as one of Nicaragua's most popular TV personalities. As one of Channel 2 main voices, Bertha has used her celebrity to bring attention to childhood rights issues and environmental/animal protection. Together with her colleague, Tanya Ortega, she launched a weekly segment on “Primera Hora” called “Mascotas” (pets) - "Mascotas - the first TV show on animal welfare in Nicaragua, provides basic education on the needs and emotions of nonhuman animals. Bertha also regularly leads campaigns to stop wildlife poaching in Nicaragua.

Paul Waldau, Ph.D.

Dr. Waldau is a leader in the fields of religion, law, ethics and animals. Using an interdisciplinary approach, he calls upon the sciences; the humanities and our legal system to help each of us recognize our connections to the earth and our cultural inheritance. Dr. Waldau is Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he leads the Center for Animals and Public Policy. He also teaches Animal Law classes at Boston College Law School and Harvard Law School. As Vice-President of the Great Ape Project-International, Dr. Waldau leads global campaigns to protect free-living and captive chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans and bonobos.
Learn more about Dr. Waldau’s work at http://www.tufts.edu/vet/cfa/people_faculty_waldau.html

Learn about the Great Ape Project at http://www.greatapeproject.org/

We salute these (and all) heroes working on behalf of the world's flora and fauna. We ask that you do all you can to support the animal welfare organization of your choice! At PATH the number of animals we can help is limited only by available resources. PATH needs your continued financial support. Please help us bring comfort to animals in need and educational opportunities to children who love animals.

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Have a happy and safe New Year!

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