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| Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | 4:56 pm
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Two labs looking for loving homes, please cross post
Hi everyone! I received this today. Please crosspost or forward to anyone who is able and wants to give a couple of dogs a nice home. A co-worker of John's is looking to finding a loving home for her two labs. Unfortunately, the woman is unable to bring the dogs to her new home and is having a difficult time placing the two dogs together. As usual, I'm hoping we can forward this email (with the pups details and cute pics!) to our animal loving friends and they may know someone who would like to bring some doggie love into their home. Please feel free to forward my email or cell number to anyone who is interested. Thanks for your help! Jenn 647-885-3271 | 5:55 pm
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Peter Singer speaks at U of T!
*** NEWS RELEASE *** Peter Singer speaks at U of T! ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective, University of Toronto Students Against Climate Change and Zoocheck Canada are hosting an evening with renowned philosopher, Peter Singer. This is a free event. In his new book "The Life You Can Save, Acting Now to End World Poverty" Singer makes the irrefutable argument that giving will make a huge difference in the lives of others, without diminishing the quality of our own. This book is an urgent call to action and a hopeful primer on the power of compassion, when mixed with rigorous investigation and careful reasoning, to lift others out of despair. Singer received worldwide recognition for his book “Animal Liberation” and his usage of the term speciesism which is used for discrimination on the grounds that a being belongs to a certain species. He holds that the interests of all beings capable of suffering be worthy of equal consideration, and that giving lesser consideration to any being based on its having wings or fur is no more justified than discrimination based on skin color. He was named one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine. Anyone who is interested in the discussion surrounding the use of animals in scientific research will want to be a part of this event. We are inviting both animal activists and supporters of animal experimentation to join us. Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:30 pm – 10pm Free Admission JJ McLeod Theatre, MS 2258 Medical Sciences Building, 1 Kings College Circle, University of Toronto (Near the Northwest exit of Queens Park Subway Station) | | Thursday, January 15th, 2009 | 12:22 pm
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Free screening of Sharkwater TONIGHT
Come out and support our misunderstood friend, the shark! 7:00pm - 9:20pm Hart House, University of Toronto (room TBA) 7 Hart House Circle Toronto, ON | | Monday, January 12th, 2009 | 5:45 pm
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Free Showing of Sharkwater!
Hello All, Just A Reminder that the Day for the Free Showing of Sharkwater is upon us. LOCATION 7 Hart House circle, U of T. Look For Signs To Direct You To The Room Toronto Ken Bontius is the Director of Education for ARK II and he will be discussing the Plight of Our Oceans after the Movie along with answering any questions that the movie has arose. Bob Timmons will briefly talk about the shark campaigns on the move and how you can support us in our action to stop the decline of our sharks. Looking forward to seeing you all there especially new faces. Let's get the word out. | | Friday, January 9th, 2009 | 8:06 pm
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Toronto Benefit for Horse Refuge
Benefit concert and Auction for the Horses of the RR Horse Refuge COME ONE, COME ALL TO AN AMAZING NIGHT OF MUSIC AND FUN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR REFUGE RR FOR HORSES IN ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO!!!! Refuge RR for horses in Alexandria, Ontario is in urgent need of our help! Their well ran dry at the end of the summer leaving them with no water for the 165 animals (33 horses, and various cows, sheep, goats, chickens, geese, ducks, peacocks, pigeons, rabbits, dogs and cats) who live at their rescue and forcing them to make a daily trek with 500 gallon containers to a neighbouring farm to replenish their water supplies. After some heavy rains and snow they were able to finally get some water out of their original well but, they've been warned by the well drillers that it's only surface water (and dirty, at that) that's filling it and that they will need to drill a new one...our goal is to raise funds to help dig this well to provide a consistent source of water to help keep these animals alive! We've got four artists/bands that will be performing that evening with the possibility of other musical performers PLUS a comedian! There'll also be some great prizes to win as well so bring some spending money to help out even more and possibly take home some goodies.... So far the music lineup looks like this: 7:15pm: Dyniss, Vegetarian Musician (30min Set) http://www.dyniss.com/intro.html8:00pm: Nika Smith, Vegan Musician (30min Set) http://www.myspace.com/thisisnotshannon8:45pm: The Last Band Standing with Shaun Mulrain (30min Set) 9:30pm: Steve York Band / Branko Skekic (30min Set) http://www.myspace.com/steveyorkmusic MC for the evening will be Paul Figueiras. Doors open at 6:45 pm with tickets for this special event available at the door or at Panacea (588 Bloor Street, just west of Bathurst) for only $10. It really is such an amazingly low price for a great night out that will also help out a truly amazing place! If you can't make it out that night please do consider making a tax-deductible donation by visiting the following site: http://www.refugerr.org/How-to-help/Thanks everyone for your support and hope to see many of you there that night! Organized by Ark II Animal Rights Kollective and Students Against Climate Change. Photos Join our Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=48972533135 | | Saturday, October 25th, 2008 | 4:25 pm
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Amazing all-vegan shop now open!!!
PANACEA Groceries, snacks, clothing, lifestyle, accessories, cosmetics, personal care products, books, reference materials, etc. NO ANIMAL TESTING PRODUCTS.! Ethically Produced Naturally Organic Earth Friendly.!! www.panaceaecoshop.com 588 Bloor Street West at Bathurst St and Markham Rd Open 7 Days a Week 10am - 9pm Mon to Sat 10am - 6pm Sun PARKING Green P parking at Rear Off Markham Rd SUBWAY Get off at BATHURST Stop and use Markham Exit SEE YOU ALL THERE.. ! THIS STORE IS AMAZING>! | | Thursday, October 16th, 2008 | 11:29 pm
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Kitten in need of home, and she's a CUTE one!
We have, visiting our household, a tiny grey female tabby kitten. Our little girl is seven weeks old and already litter trained. She is very cute, playful and well behaved.Also, kitty is flea-free and takes baths like a champ! She was rescued from a house with 40 other cats who were not receiving enough food or love. She doesn't have any shots yet. If you (or someone you know and trust)have the time, the means and most importantly, the love this sweet girl needs, reply here and I will get in touch with you. Thanks~  | | Saturday, August 16th, 2008 | 5:03 pm
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Attention Toronto area activists
Please join ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective on Saturday, August 23 from 2:30pm-6pm at Woodbine Park in Toronto to support our campaign to STOP SHOPPERS DRUG MART FROM SELLING SHARK CARTILAGE! Members, volunteers and local activists will be in attendance to present signs with facts vs. fiction regarding the use of shark cartilage for cancer prevention, and get petitions signed to help stop the selling of shark cartilage by Shoppers Drug Mart. Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008 Location: Woodbine Park, at Coxwell and Lakeshore near the Beach Time: 2:30pm to 6pm Event Site: www.uncoverthecure.org Petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/35/HELP-SAVE-THE-SHARKContact: Bob Timmons, bob@ark-ii.com, Helen Prancic, info@ark-ii.com ( SHOPPERS DRUG MART: DON'T SUPPORT THE SALE OF AN ENDANGERED SPECIES. ) | | Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 | 7:40 pm
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| | Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 | 12:39 pm
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Show your Pride on Sunday June 29!
Dear Activist, Please join us in the animal rights contingent at: Toronto Pride Parade: United Against Speciesism United for All Animals Event Info Date:Sunday, June 29, 2008 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: M182 - ZooCheck Street: Bloor/Church City/Town:Toronto, ON This year marks the second year that ZooCheck Canada is hosting the animal rights contingent in this years Toronto Pride Parade. Participating groups include ARK II, LOV and TARs. Our collective goal is to promote non-speciesism at Pride under the overall theme, "Unified." We are calling out for more marchers in our contingent - please come out for a fun and important day for animal rights. There are millions of people watching the Pride events so we will be seen and heard! It is best to meet at the ZooCheck booth (details to come ASAP). ZooCheck has a booth in the community zone on Saturday and Sunday and is in need of volunteers to help distribute literature. Please contact Stepanie at ZooCheck to sign up (stephanie@zoocheck.com). In case you have any difficulties finding the booth, you can meet our members at Bloor/Church by 12:45pm - our contingent number is M182-ZooCheck. The Parade route starts at Bloor/Church and goes west to Yonge, south on Yonge to Gerrard and ends at Gerrard/Church. Be sure to dress for the weather and Pride:), wear sunscreen and bring some water! Please RSVP so we can bring enough signs/banners, water and vegan snacks. Hope to see you there! Helen Prancic Director -- ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective P.O. Box 687, Station Q Toronto, ON M4T 2N5 416-536-2308 www.ark-ii.com | | Thursday, May 8th, 2008 | 5:15 pm
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Boycott P&G
Dear Activist, Please join us for the 12th GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION: BOYCOTT P&G Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Location: Procter & Gamble Street: 4711 Yonge Street (south of Shepherd) City/Town: Toronto, ON RSVP on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13162713068This year marks, the 12th anniversary of Boycott P&G Day. We need your help as we strive to increase the pressure on P&G to change their cruel animal testing practices. The 11th anniversary of the Day of Action in 2007 saw over 140 Boycott P&G actions taking place all around the world. In Canada alone, P&G's consumer products sales are over $2.9 billion. Millions of people use P&G products everyday unaware that the company still conducts lethal animal tests to develop new cosmetic & household products and chemical ingredients. Yet polls reveal most consumers would switch to a cruelty-free company if only they had the necessary information. Everyone has a vital role to play in informing consumers about P&G's animal testing, and the hundreds of cruelty-free alternatives available. Why Boycott P&G? P&G spends millions of dollars to package itself as a responsible, caring company, and claims to be a leader in the development of alternatives to the use of animals in product testing. The truth is that P&G could stop animal testing today without hindering anyone's safety. We urge everyone to boycott of P&G until the company abandons all unnecessary animal tests, including those carried out by Iams/Eukanuba. Other P&G BRANDS that are TESTED ON ANIMALS include Cover Girl, Max Factor, Noxzema, Ohm, Olay, Camay, Ivory, Safeguard, Zest, Secret, Sure, Luvs, Pampers, Always, Pantene, Pringles, Folgers, Milstone Coffee, Sunny Delight, Torengos, Giorgio of Beverly Hills, Helmut Lang, Herve Leger, Hugo Boss, Old Spice, Bounty, Charmin, Puffs, Downy, Actonel, Duracell, Olay, Head & Shoulders, Wella, A Touch of Sun, Aussie, Balsam Color, Clairol, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Hydrience, Infusium 23, Lasting Color, Loving Care, Men's Choice, Natural Instincts, Nice 'n Easy, Pantene, Pert Plus, Physique, Ultress, Vidal Sassoon, Bounce, Cascade, Cheer, Comet, Dawn, Downy, Dreft, Dryel, Era, Febreze, Gain, Ivory, Ivory Snow, Joy, Mr. Clean, Swiffer, Tide, Gillette, Braun, DayQuil, Metamucil, NyQuil, Pepto-Bismol, PUR water filtration system, Sinex, Thermacare, Vicks, Crest, Fixodent, Gleem, Oral-B, Scope and Whitestrips. We urge everyone to boycott P&G. Until it stops its animal cruelty, the letters P&G will stand for nothing but Pain & Greed! Media Contact: Helen Prancic, Director -- ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective P.O. Box 687, Station Q Toronto, ON M4T 2N5 416-536-2308 www.ark-ii.com Join us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2355091568 | | Sunday, April 13th, 2008 | 6:04 pm
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Friends, please cross post: "Big Boy" needs some help... He is a Shepherd/St. Bernard X, intact male, up to date on his vaccines, approx. 3 years old. ( His story ) contact: Janine Denney-Lightfoot, 416-534-1170, janineandjeff@sympatico.ca. He's a nice looking boy--> http://by114w.bay114.mail.live.com/mail/SafeRedirect.aspx? _____________________ M. Michelle Nadon c4p@mediaintelligence.ca Animal Advocacy & Outreach A Cause for Paws, Toronto, Canada www.mediaintelligence.ca/c4p 416.535.8988 | | Monday, March 31st, 2008 | 5:22 pm
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Got three seconds?
Then you can click and support anti-seal hunt activists in today's CTV News poll. It's in the upper right-hand corner. http://www.ctv.ca/newsPlease vote to support the Anti-sealer Activists!!! We're losing!!!! Thank you!! It won't cost you anything and it will send a message that people do not support the senseless killing of innocent beings. Unfortunately, we're losing at this point so it's very important to vote. Thank you! | | Saturday, March 29th, 2008 | 2:02 pm
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Bill S-203 Rally tomorrow!
Seven Cities Join in National Day of Action Against Animal Cruelty! On Sunday March 30th Canadians will rally in cities across the country to protest Bill S-203, a bogus animal cruelty bill that's poised to pass in Parliament in April/May, when it comes up for a third and ï¬nal reading in the House of Commons. Pan-Canadian rallies are confirmed in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Windsor and Yellowknife. *** NEW *** Toronto location secured! Canadians for Effective Animal Cruelty Legislation: Vote NO to Bill S-203 Date: Sunday, March 30th, 2008 Time: 1:30PM to 3:00PM Location: At Queen's Park, just South of the Ontario Parliament Building Click here to view a map, or to obtain directions http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111684788263020275678.000449287786672d00d87&ll=43.660949,-79.390233&spn=0.007001,0.020084&z=16Confirmed Speakers: MP Mark Holland (Liberal) MP Peggy Nash (NDP) Please join ARK II, Cause for Paws and Wild at Heart Canada and other animal lovers across the GTA at our rally and say "NO to Bill S-203!" – an INEFFECTIVE legislation which is opposed by nearly every animal welfare group and humane society in Canada! For more information about the campaign, please visit the Canadians for Effective Animal Cruelty Legislation website: www.againstanimalcruelty.ca Take action: Please forward this notice to friends, colleagues and family members. Please write letters to your MP's! To locate your local MP, please follow this link: http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOCYou can send a letter directly from the WSPA website at http://www.wspa.ca/crueltylaw/Here are some more points to raise about why Bill S-203 is inadequate: - Crimes of neglect are difficult to prosecute because it's virtually impossible to prove "wilful intent" - It is not an offence to breed, train and sell animals to fight each other, so long as the person is not caught present at the fight - There is no specific offence for brutally or viciously killing animals - Unowned animals (stray, wild, feral) have less protection than owned animals - Animal cruelty is still considered a property offence - Canada currently lags behind the Philippines and other developing countries when it comes to protecting animals from horrific acts of cruelty and Bill S-203 wouldn't change this shameful ranking We have waited more than 100 years for stronger animal cruelty legislation but Bill S-203 is not worth the wait! ---------------------------------------- -------------------------- Hosted by: Canadians for Effective Animal Cruelty Legislation www.againstanimalcruelty.ca Event Organizers: Kelly Gredner, info@wildatheartcanada.org Michelle Nadon, c4p@mediaintelligence.ca Helen Prancic info@ark-ii.com | | Thursday, March 20th, 2008 | 7:55 pm
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Action Alert: Animal Cruelty Bill S-203 letter writing campaign and upcoming rally announcement
Dear Activist, Animals in Canada need your help. Please send a letter to your MP now! Canadian Members of Parliament will soon debate Bill S-203. This weak and flawed animal cruelty legislation would increase penalties for the less than 1% of animal abusers who are convicted under Canada's Criminal Code but does nothing to improve the SPCA's ability to prosecute crimes against animals. Under this bill the majority of animal abusers will go unpunished. However, we have one final opportunity to stop Bill S-203! MPs need to understand that their constituents are demanding stronger and more effective legislation that truly protects animals from horrific acts of cruelty. Every humane society, SPCA and animal welfare group in the country opposes Bill S-203 because it retains the same loopholes and ambiguities that exist in our 1892 legislation. Join us and voice your concerns with Bill S-203 by sending a letter to your MP today. You can send a letter directly from the WSPA website at http://www.wspa.ca/crueltylaw/ARK II is currently organizing a Toronto rally with Wild at Heart Canada and Cause for Paws. Please mark your calendars. Other rallies are being organized in other cities including Montreal and Vancouver. Toronto Rally Against Bill S-203 Date: Sunday, March 30 Time: 2pm Location: Toronto (exact address to be announced) For all animals, Helen Prancic Director -- ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective P.O. Box 687, Station Q Toronto, ON M4T 2N5 416-536-2308 www.ark-ii.com | | Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 | 4:54 pm
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Protest the Commercial Seal Hunt this Saturday!
Dear Activist! With March 15 fast approaching, activists throughout the world will be allying for the International Day of Protest Against the Canadian Commercial Seal Hunt. Canadian animal rights organizations ARK II and Wild at Heart Canada will team up to stage a mass slaughter of baby seals to protest the Canadian commercial seal hunt. 'East Coast sealers' will 'slaughter' imitation seals with various weaponry that is used to kill seals during the hunt. Crowds of activists will then march down Yonge Street to Dundas Square to further protest the hunt. DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008 TIME: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM* LOCATION: YONGE ST. / BLOOR ST. WEST, TORONTO (North East corner) ORGANIZATIONS: ARK II – THE ANIMAL RIGHTS KOLLECTIVE, WILD AT HEART CANADA * we will march down to Yonge/Dundas from 4:30-5:00pm Since 2002, more than 1,600,000 harp seals have been clubbed and shot to death for their fur in Canada's commercial seal hunt. The large-scale Canadian seal hunt begins in March on the East Coast after mother seals have given birth to their pups. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans' own facts state that the majority of harp and hooded seals killed are between 12 days and 12 weeks old. The seals are slaughtered primarily for their fur as there is very little market for seal meat and seal oil. Although the majority of Canadians oppose this cruel and unnecessary hunt, it is promoted, protected and subsidized every year with their tax dollars. For more information, please visit www.ark-ii.com and www.wildatheartcanada.org Contact: ARK II – The Animal Rights Kollective 416 536 2308 | info@ark-ii.com www.ark-ii.com Wild at Heart Canada 416 858 4732 | info@wildatheartcanada.org www.wildatheartcanada.org -- ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective P.O. Box 687, Station Q Toronto, ON M4T 2N5 416-536-2308 www.ark-ii.com | | Friday, March 7th, 2008 | 5:58 pm
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Got an excess of dog or cat toys/treats?
Dear Activist, A request has come through from a local community worker who is organizing donations of treats and toys to deliver to the animals at the Jamaica SPCA (www.jspca.info) during his trip this coming April. Animals in Jamaica have a very hard life and he would like to bring a small amount of joy into their lives. The SPCA in Jamaica would be ecstatic to receive all kinds of treats especially Kongs for the dogs. If you are able to donate such items, please contact Christopher Joneses by e-mail, jazminsdaddy@gmail.com or at 416-444-8159 to arrange a time to have your donation picked up. Thank-you for your support, Helen Prancic Director -- ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective P.O. Box 687, Station Q Toronto, ON M4T 2N5 416-536-2308 www.ark-ii.com | | Friday, February 8th, 2008 | 8:31 pm
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Reminder: National Anti-Fur Day on Saturday, February 9
Fellow Activist, This is a reminder about tomorrow's National Anti-Fur Day demo. Compassion is the Fashion: Don't Buy Fur! Time: 12pm-1:30pm Location: Holt Renfrew (50 Bloor St. W) We will have special stickers and vegan baked goods for all volunteers to enjoy as we educate the public about the fur industry. Fur = Animal Cruelty Fur = Eco-Destruction Fur = Human Exploitation For all animals, Helen Prancic Director Animal Rights Kollective 416 536 2308 info@ark-ii.com -------------------- | | Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 | 9:54 am
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Joint Protest with ARK II, CFA, W@H, Feb 9th 2008
Dear Activist, Please mark this event in you calendar... 19th ANNUAL NATIONAL ANTI-FUR DAY COMPASSION IS THE FASHION: DON'T BUY FUR! DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2008 TIME: 12 PM - 1:30 PM LOCATION: HOLT RENFREW - 50 BLOOR ST. WEST, TORONTO (BAY/BLOOR) ORGANIZATIONS: ARK II – THE ANIMAL RIGHTS KOLLECTIVE, WILD AT HEART, COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS  TORONTO: This year marks the 19th annual National Anti-Fur Day. Toronto's ARK II – The Animal Rights Kollective is pleased to be joined by local activists, Wild at Heart and Compassion for Animals for this peaceful anti-fur demonstration outside Holt Renfrew (50 Bloor St. West). With Valentine's Day fast approaching, many people are searching for the right gift for their loved ones. For the animals, the environment and humanity, please express your love this Valentine's with compassion – choose gifts that are not fur or fur trimmed. Join us to educate the public about the fur industry. There will be street theatre, banners and posters to highlight the event, literature for distribution and vegan baked goods for volunteers. The Dramatists for Truth will perform street theatre to promote awareness about the exploitation of animals, humans and the environment to the public. Compassion for Animals will be providing a sound show to highlight the inherent cruelty of the fur industry. For more information, please contact: ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective Telephone: 416-536-2308 | E-mail: info@ark-ii.com Media contacts: Helen Prancic, Ken Bontius -- ARK II - The Animal Rights Kollective P.O. Box 687, Station Q Toronto, ON M4T 2N5 416-536-2308 www.ark-ii.com ( Previous anti-fur protests: ) |
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