Rain or Shine It's COMFEST Time!!!
A big THANK YOU to those who helped staff the P.O.E.T. booth at Comfest!
National Primate Liberation Week - October 15-23rd - OSU AR vs POET ARA
Demonstrators took to the streets to protest at Wiseman Hall & at the intersection of High St. & 15th Avenue.
The highlight was the OSU AR (Animal Researchers) versus POET ARA (Animal
Rights Activists) Limbo Dance.
OSU animal researchers won the contest rears down! While at 15th & High
passers-by admitted that
they couldn't go as low as someone using animals in experimentation.
The Ohio State University reported to USDA in 2004 that seventy-seven (77) non-human primates were used in a variety of experiments at OSU. 2004 shows the highest number of primates reported since 1996, when 102 primates were used.
Monday - April 25, 2005 - Candlelight Memorial for the animals killed on the OSU campus.
Intersection of 15th Ave. and High St.
REMEMBER PRIMATE 0032
Primate 0032 was "found dead in cage" on Nov. 17, 2003. The primate was a control animal in an islet transplant experiment. The primate was found "non-responsive" by an unnamed OSU employee. Glucose was given to the primate however records do not indicate any improvement to the animals health and no further veterinary care is mentioned. Three hours later the primate is found dead in her cage.
Thank you Kristin for bringing the flowers.
Further information about this experiment can be found here. UPDATE: Two more primates have died as a results of these experiments.
Tom Regan, a longtime leader/author in the animal rights movement
Monday, Feb. 16th @ 7:00PM
The Athens Animal Rights Coalition is sponsored this free presentation.
If you were unable to attend please go to the following links and learn about
his philosophy of animal rights and his new book, Empty Cages.
The fundraising party held for Mary Jo Kilroy on Thursday, February 19 at the Dragon Fly Restaurant on King Avenue was a wonderful success.
Mary Jo has been remarkable on animal issues as a Franklin County Commissioner
and we'd like to see her keep her seat. She's up against a concerted effort
to get a Republican into that chair and the R's are pouring a lot of money into
her opponent's campaign. It would be a shame if this woman, who is so important
to those of us who do rescue and shelter work, were not allowed to continue
promoting animal welfare and upgrading regulations.
We want to show Mary Jo that her work for the voiceless is appreciated by those
who have voices and wallets. We may not have heavy hitters and lobbyists among
our ranks, but if enough animal lovers contribute small amounts so that she
can get her message out, we can make a difference in balancing the scales and
keep this treasure where she belongs.
Walk For Farm Animals - October 4, 2003
Some of the folks who put on their walking shoes for farm animals. This was
a nice relaxing walk and gathered alot of attention from passersby.
Proceeds benefit Farm Sanctuary's
farm animal rescue and protection campaigns.
Michael Porteus, Walk For Farm Animals, Columbus coordinator. Mike hopes to sees you in 2004.
Some the participates on the walk.
Research Demonstrations at Ohio State University
For past events concerning Buckeye Egg