CARMONA KENNELS actively participates in animal advocacy from dogs to horses to large cats. Below are some examples of our most recent participation.
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From: "Frances Beinecke" <francesbeinecke@savebiogems.org>
Date: 2007/08/13 Mon PM 08:21:02 EST
To: carmona1661@bellsouth.net
Subject: Thank you for acting to protect Florida's Emerald Coast
Dear Jose,
Thank you for speaking out against the construction of a new
airport on Florida's Emerald Coast that would destroy nearly
2,000 acres of wetlands.
The pine forests, cypress swamps and wetlands of Florida's
Emerald Coast are home to a diverse range of threatened and
endangered species, including sea turtles, Gulf sturgeon, bald
eagles and the Florida black bear. With your help, we can ensure
that this spectacular region remains protected from rampant
commercial development.
Thanks for taking action.
Sincerely,
Frances Beinecke
President
Natural Resources Defense Council
. . .
BioGems: Saving Endangered Wild Places
A project of the Natural Resources Defense Council
http://www.savebiogems.org
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From: "Humane Society of the United States" humanesociety@hsus.org
Date: 2007/04/04 Wed AM 08:46:59 EST
To: carmona1661@bellsouth.net
Subject: Thank you for contacting Prime Minister Harper, Jose
Dear Jose,
Thank you for contacting Prime Minister Harper and urging him to
put a stop to the Canadian seal hunt. Your message is critical
to ending the hunt once and for all.
Get frequent updates during the hunt from Rebecca Aldworth, our
director of Canadian wildlife issues, who will be on the front
lines, witnessing and reporting on the slaughter:
http://www.hsus.org/sealwatch
Consider doing 11 more things to stop the hunt:
http://www.hsus.org/marine_mammals/protect_seals/protect_seals_what_you_can_do/
For the latest updates and more information on how you can help
stop the hunt, visit http://www.ProtectSeals.org .
Thank you again for taking action today!
Sincerely,
The Humane Society of the United States
P.S. Don't forget to tell a friend or two about how they can
help:
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/harper_protectseals_07/forward/w3sxkse4oxn7k63 ?
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02/10/07
Recent letter sent to Amazon.com for profitting from animal fighting products:
Dear Amazon.com,
I love your site very much, and I buy from it whenever I am looking for books and videos. However, lately I have been informed of your practices of selling materials that are cruel to animals including animal fighting.
Please stop peddling materials that are both illegal and cruel to animals. I have rescued dogs for many years, and the increase of animal fighting I am witnessing in the news around the country is disheartening.
I hope you have the sensitivity to comply with this small favor.
Thank you
From: "The Humane Society of the United States" <humanesociety@hsus.org>
Date: 2007/02/10 Sat PM 05:19:17 EST
To: carmona1661@bellsouth.net
Subject: Thank you for contacting Amazon.com about animal fighting, Jose A.,
Dear Jose A.,
Thank you for asking Amazon.com to stop selling cockfighting and
dogfighting materials.
Please let your friends and family know how they can take
action:
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/US_2007_amazon_fighting/forward/w3sxkser16ix76m ?
Thank you for all you do on behalf of animals.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
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From: Defenders of Wildlife <defenders@mail.defenders.org>
Date: 2006/12/20 Wed PM 01:55:05 EST
To: carmona1661@bellsouth.net
Subject: Thanks for Helping to Save America's Wolves
Dear Jose,
Thank you for taking action to protest the brutal killing of wolves in Alaska by contacting President Bush and Secretary of Interior Kempthorne to urge them to enforce the Federal Airborne Hunting Act.
Together, we can put a stop to this brutal practice and protect Alaska’s majestic wolves.
Do you want to do more to help protect these special creatures?
Here are two things you can do to help today:
Support our work: Your gift will help support legal action and media, public outreach, education, and grassroots efforts to pressure Alaska's government and the Bush administration to stop the aerial killing of Alaska's wolves. Click here to make a secure, tax-deductible online donation to support our work.
Adopt a Wolf: You'll receive a plush wolf and a ready-to-frame adoption certificate and the satisfaction of knowing your adoption fee will help protect wolves and other imperiled creatures.
Again, thanks for taking action. Your efforts are crucial to protect America's wolves and other wildlife for future generations.
Sincerely,
Rodger Schlickeisen
President
Defenders of Wildlife
© Copyright 2006, Defenders of Wildlife
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Representative Tom Feeney
U.S. House of Representatives
323 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0001
Dear Representative Feeney,
Animal fighting is a cruel and vicious activity that is linked to numerous other crimes and public safety concerns. Please do all you can to get the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act on to the House floor for a vote before time runs out on the 109th Congress.
This bill will establish felony penalties to help put an end to inhumane animal fighting. Current law provides only misdemeanor penalties, which are too weak to provide a meaningful deterrent.
I have written to you before and you have always voted positively when it comes to animals' humanely treatment.
Thank you for your attention and continuous support.
Sincerely,
Jose Carmona
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From: comment_box@benjerry.com
Date: 2006/10/01 Sun PM 06:08:14 EDT
To:
Subject: Thanks for your comments!
Hello Jose,
You recently sent us the following comment:
Ben and Jerry's
30 Community Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Dear Ben and Jerry's,
Thank you for adopting a cage-free egg policy, a decision that will lessen the suffering of countless egg-laying hens.
I think that your decision will impact the decision of many animal lovers to buy your ice cream more. Since I have raised chickens for a good number of years of my life. I feel that it is important for these animals to live a fair life. Therefore, I applaud your decision.
Thank you from the bottom of the hearts of my son and me.
Sincerely,
Jose Carmona
All of us here at Ben & Jerry's are happy to tell you that the company is making a total transition to egg suppliers who use "Certified-Humane," cage-free methods to raise their egg-laying hens. That makes us the first national food manufacturer to make this transition. This move is consistent with Ben & Jerry's mission and values, which is something you have been telling us during our review of this and we appreciate your input and support.
You should know that it took us a little longer than we thought to make this transition because of the complications and logistics involved for Ben & Jerry's to find certified-humane cage-free egg suppliers that can deliver the amount of eggs we need and how we need to receive them. It's a lot different than getting eggs at the store. Because of the details involved, this transition will be phased in over a four year period, at which time all of the company's products which use eggs will use only "Certified-Humane" cage-free eggs.
Sincerely,
Rob Michalak
Director of Social Mission
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September 23, 2006
Dear Representative Feeney,
I respectfully urge you to support HR 5909 ("Haley’s Act"). The Act is named for Haley Hilderbrand, a Kansas high school student killed by a tiger who attacked her while she posed with it for her senior photo last year. The attack occurred at a USDA-licensed facility.
HR 5909 would prohibit direct contact between big cats and the public. The bill also requires that the USDA write public safety regulations for animal exhibitor licenses it issues under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Fines for violations of the AWA would also be raised.
According to the USDA's Position Statement "Large Wild and Exotic Cats Make Dangerous Pets" (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Miscellaneous Publication No. 1560):
Even an animal that is friendly and loving can be very dangerous. In [the USDA's] experience, unsuspecting children and adults have been seriously injured or killed, even when the animals involved were 'only playing.'...."
The State of Kansas has recently passed stronger legislation regulating public exposure to big cats in response to Hailey's untimely death. I urge you and your colleagues to help prevent future tragedies by supporting HR 5909.
Sincerely,
ANSWER:
From: Tom.Feeney@FL24.us.house.gov
Date: 2006/09/25 Mon AM 08:18:32 EDT
To:
Subject: Thank you for your recent e-mail
Thank you for taking the time to e-mail me. I always appreciate receiving correspondence from my constituents and concerned citizens. I assure you that a member of my staff or I will review your comments. E-mail is a great medium for quickly registering your opinions with me. If you would like a written response concerning my views on a legislative issue please contact my Washington, DC office through the U.S. Postal Service.
If you are inquiring about potential casework, need assistance dealing with a government agency or have a time sensitive issue that requires action, please write or call one of my district offices.
Sincerely,
TOM FEENEY
Member of Congress
District 24, Florida
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From:
Date: 2006/09/04 Mon PM 08:46:35 EDT
To: Senator Bill Nelson
Subject: Support a permanent ban on horse slaughter
Senator Bill Nelson
U.S. Senate
716 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-0001
Dear Senator Nelson,
If you have not already, please cosponsor H.R. 503/S. 1915 and vote for this bill to end horse slaughter when it comes to the floor.
Please support Reps. Sweeney, Spratt, Whitfield, and Rahall in the House and Sens. Ensign and Landrieu in the Senate when they go to the floor and ask for your vote on this legislation. As your constituent who cares about horses, I want to see our horses protected from the abuses inherent in the slaughter process. Also, I would like to believe that when the people speak out and Congress takes action, their will is not ignored and our democracy functions as it should.
Congress has now passed several amendments by overwhelming and bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate to shut down horse slaughter for human consumption. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has refused to implement a ban.
We must pass a permanent ban on the slaughter of American horses for foreign export. I am asking for your immediate help in passing H.R. 503/S. 1915.
We must end this terribly inhumane practice and make sure our horses are never again subjected to the horrors of slaughter for French and Belgian menus. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Jose Carmona
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From:
Date: 2006/09/04 Mon PM 08:46:35 EDT
To: Senator Mel Martinez
Subject: Support a permanent ban on horse slaughter
Senator Mel Martinez
United States Senate
317 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-0001
Dear Senator Martinez,
If you have not already, please cosponsor H.R. 503/S. 1915 and vote for this bill to end horse slaughter when it comes to the floor.
Please support Reps. Sweeney, Spratt, Whitfield, and Rahall in the House and Sens. Ensign and Landrieu in the Senate when they go to the floor and ask for your vote on this legislation. As your constituent who cares about horses, I want to see our horses protected from the abuses inherent in the slaughter process. Also, I would like to believe that when the people speak out and Congress takes action, their will is not ignored and our democracy functions as it should.
Congress has now passed several amendments by overwhelming and bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate to shut down horse slaughter for human consumption. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has refused to implement a ban.
We must pass a permanent ban on the slaughter of American horses for foreign export. I am asking for your immediate help in passing H.R. 503/S. 1915.
We must end this terribly inhumane practice and make sure our horses are never again subjected to the horrors of slaughter for French and Belgian menus. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Jose Carmona
