• Any Way You Slice It, It's Not Turkey – WSJ.com
  "In this country, anyone can wield the power of the president — to pardon a Thanksgiving Day turkey."
  (tags: news food environment holidays thanksgiving)
• Quantum of greenness | Gristmill: The environmental news blog | Grist
  "James Bond a not-so-secret green agent"
  (tags: green movies)
• Center for Biological Diversity :: Save the Wolves of the Rockies From Slaughter
  "After losing twice in court, the lame-duck Bush administration is taking a last shot at endangered wolves — moving, in the waning hours of its power, to strip them of protection all across Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and parts of Oregon, Washington, and Utah."
  (tags: centerforbiologicaldiversity takeaction animals wildlife conservation environment)
• Center for Biological Diversity: Endangered Earth Online: No. 434, November 13, 2008
  "Endangered Earth: Development Deemed Dicey, Wolves Move to Oregon"
  (tags: newsletter centerforbiologicaldiversity endangeredearth animals wildlife conservation environment)
• Transition to Team Obama | Grist | Grist Feature | 13 Nov 2008
  "The green scoop on Obama's Cabinet and administration picks and prospects"
  (tags: news environment elections barackobama politics government)

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From: Spay & Neuter Kansas City – snkcnews [at] snkc.net
Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Subject: Low Cost Vaccination Clinic!

SAVE THE DATE!!! Another November Clinic! November 22nd, 2008

Please foward to your friends, family and co-workers!

Proceeds from vaccinations clinics help more animals in our community.

SNKC
PO Box 410303
KC, MO 64141
816-353-0940

www.snkc.net

Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic!

Spay and Neuter Kansas City is hosting a indoor low cost rabies/microchip clinic on

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
608 Ash Ave
Independence, MO
10am to 12pm.

Rabies vaccinations are only $10 and Microchip Identification Chips are only $15. KCMO Pet Licensing will also be available at this clinic. Licenses are $12 for altered pets.

Volunteer Help Needed!

If you can help with the upcoming vaccination clinic or can help distribute flyers…. please email Jennifer Shive at jshive [at] sbcglobal.net

We need help with administration, traffic control, issuing tags and veterinary assistance.

Week Day Clinic Volunteer Help

SNKC is seeking volunteers to help with dog and cat recovery during the weekdays from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday, Thursday or Fridays.

Email Marketing by
Spay & Neuter Kansas City | 3710 Main Street | Kansas City | MO | 64111

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• FreeSharing.org – Home
  Another (free)cycling community.
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• Bridging the Gap : What Can One Person Do? Get Started!
  Press their Green Button!
  (tags: takeaction environment bridgingthegap kansascity)
• Fast Food: Just Another Name for Corn | Wired Science from Wired.com
  "Chemical analysis from restaurants across the United States shows that nearly every cow or chicken used in fast food is raised on a diet of corn, prompting fresh criticism of the government's role in subsidizing poor eating habits."
  (tags: news food environment energy animals)

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Update, 6/10/09: Petey’s listing is no longer available on Petfinder.

As a teen, my family had a rabbit, Pokey – so named because he resembled the Pokey Little Puppy of Golden Book fame (and also due to his penchant for, ahem, “poking” his stuffed animal companion). Pokey was sweetheart; he got on well with both our dog and cat, as well as the wild rabbits he’d encounter when we’d let him loose in a pen outside. I’d love to adopt another rabbit, but alas! – my five dogs are little monsters, with more than one wild rabbit kill under their furry belts.

If, however, you’re looking to bring a new bunny into your home, have I got the rabbit for you! Meet Petey the Dutch Rabbit, who’s currently staying with the good folks at the Kansas City chapter of the Missouri House Rabbit Society in Lake Winnebago, MO:

Petey is a Dutch male, neutered. He was turned loose and rescued by a good samaritan. He was quite emaciated when rescued, and had fleas, mites, coccidia and a tapeworm. He is now healthy and happy and is looking for a good home. He is very loving, has excellent litter habits, and really wants a bunny girlfriend. If you’d like to meet Petey, please contact the House Rabbit Society at hrsmissouri [at] aol.com.

Interested? You can find out more about Petey and the MO House Rabbit Society here.

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Each Wednesday, the Kansas City Freecycle blog will feature one adoptable animal from a local KC rescue group or animal shelter.

We do this for several reasons:

- To highlight the plight of companion animals in the Kansas City area.

- To remind members of our no-animal policy, and provide an alternative venue for members who wish to adopt an unwanted animal.

- To encourage members to adopt a furry friend.

- To help out out local animal rescue groups and animal shelters, many of which are overwhelmed by the sheer number of animals in need.

- To illustrate these animals’ unique personalities and characteristics, thus underscoring the fact that they are not objects and should not be “freecycled”.

Click here to view past Featured Adoptables.

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• Bush's seven deadly environmental sins | Salon
  "How Bush made a mockery of the nation's environmental laws and values — and what Obama must do to get us back on track."
  (tags: news environment barackobama georgebush politics government)
• Natural Collection: Carnival of the Green #153
  This weeks Carnival of the Green is hosted on our new Natural Collection Community site, ooffoo.
  (tags: green carnival)
• Campaign for America's Wilderness: Your Wilderness, November 2008
  Featured Wilderness: Smith Creek – An Unexpected Gem in the “Show Me” State
  (tags: newsletter campaignforamericaswilderness environment conservation)
• Ocean Conservancy: Coastal Connection Newsletter, November 2008
  "Storm the Beaches: 23rd International Coastal Cleanup Takes Place"
  (tags: newsletter oceanconservancy environment conservation water)
• Defenders of Wildlife Campaign to Save America's Wolves
  "11th-Hour Assault on Wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies!"
  (tags: takeaction defendersofwildlife animals wildlife conservation environment)
• Greenpeace – Tell Congress to support renewable energy treats, not dirty energy tricks
  "It is very likely that in the weeks following the election, Congress will reconvene and debate new legislation to help stimulate America's sagging economy. Among the many policies being debated are new investments in clean, renewable energy."
  (tags: greenpeace takeaction environment energy economy politics)
• The Sierra Club: Club Currents: Volume VI, #137, Nov. 4, 2008
  Sierra Club: Email – Get Out There and Vote!
  (tags: newsletter sierraclub clubcurrents environment takeaction)
• Sierra Club: Club Insider: Nov. 11, 2008
  Sierra Club: Email – How Green Is Your Cooking?
  (tags: newsletter sierraclub clubinsider environment takeaction)
• The Sierra Club: Club Currents: Volume VI, #138, Nov. 11, 2008
  Sierra Club: Email – Obama Victory…Now what?
  (tags: newsletter sierraclub clubcurrents environment takeaction)
• The EPA's Stalin era | Salon
  "It's absolutely shocking what's going on," say insiders. Secretive changes have diluted science and jeopardized public health. Will Obama overcome Bush's toxic legacy?
  (tags: news politics government epa)

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1. Volunteer to foster a soldier’s companion animal(s) while he or she is stationed overseas.

There exist very few programs to help members of the military care for their companion animals while they are stationed overseas. Unless soldiers can recruit a family member to house and care for their “pets” while they are away, soldiers are forced to relinquish their animals – to a “pound,” a shelter, or an adoption group.

Between 6 and 8 millions dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters every year. Of these, half are euthanized murdered.

By fostering a soldier’s companion animal(s), you can save an animal’s life, and also ensure a happy reunion between a soldier and her furry friend(s) when she returns from serving her country – i.e., you.

How it works: many of the programs I’ve seen match potential foster homes with soldiers in need, based on a number of factors, including location, type of animal, and caregiver preferences. These groups are generally nonprofits, and finances are limited; consequently, veterinary and food costs, as well as terms and conditions, are usually negotiated between the soldier and caregiver.

To get started, check out Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet and Operation Noble Foster.

If you live near a U.S. military base, you may also want to check with local veterinarians to see if they can help match you up with soldiers in need locally. Alternately, you can coordinate with your local veterinarians to start a grassroots foster program in your area – even if you yourself are not in a position to foster an animal.

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• National Wildlife Federation :: Action Fund Sweeps 2008 Election
  "All seven general election candidates endorsed for Congress by the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund won their elections on Tuesday, November 4."
  (tags: nwf elections politics news)
• Center for Biological Diversity: Endangered Earth Online: No. 433, November 6, 2008
  Endangered Earth: Buckwheat's Future Looking Up, Power Line Looked Down On
  (tags: newsletter centerforbiologicaldiversity endangeredearth animals wildlife conservation environment)
• American Humane:eNewsletter, November 2008
  " Email – Tips for a humane holiday season"
  (tags: aha newsletter animals companionanimals)
• HOORAY! Now let's help Obama govern. Here's how. — Green For All
  "At Green For All, we are especially excited that Obama has said building a new energy economy will be his top priority once he gets to the White House. He has pledged to create 5 million green jobs. We support this commitment- passionately."
  (tags: barackobama politics green jobs environment)
• Cheney: Don't Block Ocean Habitat Protection Plan! – The Petition Site
  "Just when Bush is on the verge of doing something right for our environment, don't let Cheney spoil it! Tell Vice President Cheney to withdraw his objections to President Bush's pro-ocean policy!"
  (tags: takeaction petition environment politics wildlife conservation water animals)
• Carnival of the Green # 152 | Real Central VA
  "As RealCentralVA is a real estate blog, my personal favorite post is The Greenest Dollar’s Alternative Ways to Heat Your Home."
  (tags: green carnival environment)

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Update, 11/19/08: Ceasar & Romeo’s listings are no longer available on Petfider. Let’s hope this means that they’ve been adopted.

Today’s Featured Adoptables are Ceasar and Romeo, two too-cute little kitten brothers from No More Homeless Pets KC in Merriam, KS.

First up is Ceasar:

Hi my name is Ceasar. My brother, sisters and I were rescued from a high kill shelter. My sisters have been adopted already. But me and my brother Romeo still need a forever home.

I am sweet loveable and purr all the time. My brother and I are great buddies; we would love to have a home together if possible.

Cesar is appro. 9 weeks old has been neutered, tested negative for FIV, and has had all age appropriate vaccinations and dewormings. His adoption fee is $65.00. If you are interested in adopting his brother also the adoption fee is $100.00 for 2 kittens.

If you are interested in adopting Cesar please contact us and we will get an adoption application to you to be filled out prior to meeting the kitty.

And Romeo:

Hi my name is Romeo. My brother, sisters and I were rescued from a high kill shelter. My sisters have been adopted already. But me and my brother Cesar still need a forever home.

I am sweet loveable and purr all the time. My brother and I are great buddies; we would love to have a home together if possible.

Romeo is appro. 9 weeks old has been neutered, tested negative for FIV, and has had all age appropriate vaccinations and dewormings. His adoption fee is $65.00. If you are interested in adopting his brother also the adoption fee is $100.00 for 2 kittens.

If you are interested in adopting Romeo please contact us and we will get an adoption application to you to be filled out prior to meeting the kitty.

Ceasar is pictured in the top photo; his brother, Romeo is in the middle picture, while the bottom photos shows the pair playing on their scratching tree together.

For more information on adopting Ceasar and Romeo – or any of the other animals staying with No More Homeless Pets KC – visit their Petfinder page here.

They look like they surfed right on over from Cute Overload, no?

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For serious!

Links you may need:

Kansas Secretary of State

www.kssos.org/elections/elections.html

Missouri Secretary of State

www.sos.mo.gov/elections/

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Voting Rights (main)
www.aclu.org/votingrights/index.html

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Know Your Voting Rights, State by State
www.aclu.org/votingrights/gen/36695res20080909.html

CNN Election Center 2008
www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/voter.hotline/

Election Protection
www.866ourvote.org/

Go Vote
www.govote.org/

Just Vote ‘08
www.justvote08.org/

Our Vote Live
www.ourvotelive.org/

People for the American Way (PFAW) – The Right to Vote
site.pfaw.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issues_vote_landing

Animated Inspiration:

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From: Spay & Neuter Kansas City – snkcnews[at] snkc.net
Date: Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Subject: Low Cost Vaccination Clinic!

SAVE THE DATE!!!
November 8th, 2008

Please forward to your friends, family and co-workers!

Proceeds from vaccinations clinics help more animals in our community.

SNKC
PO Box 410303
KC, MO 64141

816-353-0940

www.snkc.net

Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic!

Spay and Neuter Kansas City is hosting a drive thru low cost rabies/microchip clinic on

Saturday, November 8th, 2008
6817 Stadium Drive
Kansas City, MO 64129
10am to 12pm.

Rabies vaccinations are only $10 and Microchip Identification Chips are only $15. KCMO Pet Licensing will also be available at this clinic. Licenses are $12 for altered pets.

Volunteer Help Needed!

If you can help with the upcoming vaccination clinic at our new clinic please email Jennifer Shive at jshive [at] sbcglobal.net

We need help with administration, traffic control, issuing tags and veterinary assistance.

Email Marketing by
Spay & Neuter Kansas City | 3710 Main Street | Kansas City | MO | 64111

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