[4animals] China fur protest

[vaalea]

sorry guys for all these emails!... but my brain is still working through this... 


new idea... since I think 2 weeks will be not enough time to organize if we want to make it as big as possible... and advertise well?

Feb 25 we hit the mall again... and this time it is a general fur demo... + we add some dog/cat signs (and a couple animals if we have them?) and hand out leaflets inviting people to join us at the chinese embassy in two/three?? weeks time... preferably with their animals! (moving closer to spring may be good/warmer... or it may be yucky/muddy.... hard to decide)

Across from the chinese embassy is de la salle highschool... and I'm wondering if there is any way that could be used to our advantage?... we could FACE the embassy from across the street rather than be in front of it?

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: vaalea 
  To: For animal welfare/rights information and events. 
  Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 2:05 AM
  Subject: Re: [4animals] China fur protest


  ok... maybe the signs should say something like:

  "ATTN ALL CATS AND DOGS!!!"

  blah blah... 
  Dress warmly, bring a snack.... 

  Feel free to let your companion person tag along. or
  Please bring along a responsible companion person





    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: v_good at rogers.com 
    To: For animal welfare/rights information and events. 
    Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 12:32 AM
    Subject: Re: [Bulk] Re: [4animals] China fur protest



        I think this is an amazing idea...I live near 'Bruce Pit' - this big  'Dog Park' in the West end...if someone would be willing to help me ( I can pick you up if you need transportation) we could perhaps address people next Saturday or Sunday...HUNDREDS of dogs and owners would pass through there on a given Saturday or Sunday....

        Also there is the Ottawa Humane Society..although there could be logistics involved with standing outside their doors...maybe we could get permission?? but at the least maybe we could advertise for the event there..My nextdoor neighbour works there also. I'll ask her about it. As some of you may know though the HSOC is known to be rather 'conservative' in terms of going outside the boundaries of their own agendas as opposed to Vancouver Humane Society for example..but it could also be worth a try....awesome ideas though...


        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: vaalea 
        To: For animal welfare/rights information and events. 
        Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 12:18 AM
        Subject: [Bulk] Re: [4animals] China fur protest


        ok... I have an idea to throw out there.... what if we appeal to pet owners in Ottawa... see if we can talk to some sympathetic pet related places to put up a sign and try to get as many CATS AND DOGS to show up in front of the chinese embassy.... do you think that would work??? I guess it might be too cold for a lot of cats... and it might be difficult to get animals there.... parking and stuff..... but it would be cool.... if possible.
          ----- Original Message ----- 
          From: vaalea 
          To: For animal welfare/rights information and events. 
          Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 11:40 PM
          Subject: Re: [4animals] China fur protest


          Does anyone know if there are ready-made posters (like the peta ones) that deal specifically with the dog/cat fur in china?? .... rather than having to make them from scratch?
          And if the protest were to take place on February 25th at about 3 or 3:30... would that work out for people?

          This is not me taking charge (any volunteers?)... I just want to gauge difficulty/ease of doing it.
          Anyone else have any ideas/comments/questions/other input to toss in?


          ----- Original Message ----- 
            From: Edelweiss D'Andrea 
            To: For animal welfare/rights information and events. 
            Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 8:32 PM
            Subject: RE: [4animals] China fur protest


            Hi,

            Although I would like to coordinate a protest, I am a single mom, working full time, and I'm involved in a half dozen environmental initiatives. For example, I'm mailing out 300 letters tomorrow to help get 1000 signatures for a climate change petition, reporting on issues for the Environmental Advisory Committee, writing an article this week for Peace and Environment News, and going to the public meeting about nuclear power at the Ottawa Congress Centre tomorrow evening. All to say, I'm already overextended. 

            Anyone else up to organizing a demonstration? I think having it next Saturday after the Veggie Meet-Up would be a great idea. Everyone could head over to the Chinese embassy after eating. 

            Edelweiss
              -----Original Message-----
              From: 4animals-bounces at ottawaveg.com [mailto:4animals-bounces at ottawaveg.com]On Behalf Of v_good at rogers.com
              Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 6:05 PM
              To: 4animals at ottawaveg.com
              Subject: [4animals] China fur protest


                Eidelweiss- if you're willing to speak to media maybe you might as well co-ordinate aswell? Where is the Chinese embassy? Also, what is falun gong? So many people protest on Parliament Hill-it is boring to media but the embassy would be different and more controversial which ups our chances at media. I think a Saturday is better personally despite the veggie meet-up date (personally). I also really think this one should be advertised too somehow. We NEED numbers. I was thrilled and surprised to get 18 on Saturday but thought this was lucky eg. not usually quite so many show. I definately think its' because it was on a Saturday. That is hillarious about the Chinese embassy statement/contradiction to the U.S. I can't take this anymore about the media ignoring us especially after reading the vivid skinning description. What will it take folks? can we think of something? If I had some drinks post protest I'm at the point of feeling ok with dousing myself in red paint...I don't suppose anyone else is at this point regarding the situation?


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