Oregon Humane Society
BLM 1998 Annual Volunteer Report
Humane Society of America ... National Railway Historical Society, Rio ... Idaho Native Plant Society ... [Read More]
International Year of the Ocean - Links To Other Ocean-Related Sites
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) ... New York Aquarium/Wildlife Conservation Society ... The Cousteau Society ... [Read More]
Information Resources for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees 1985-1999
Euthanasia by the injection of barbiturates (e.g., sodium pentobarbital) is perhaps the most humane euthanasia technique, and it is suitable for most species, safe for personnel performing the procedure, and moderate in cost (Fakkema 1994; Grier and Clovin 1990; American Humane Association 1988). Barbiturates are one of the cheaper euthanasia agents. However, as a controlled substance, the use of barbiturates requires a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration, secure storage, and veterinarian supervision. The animal must be restrained during administration (e.g., squeeze cage) and personnel performing the procedure must be skilled. Dosages must be correct for the species and the animals weight. A parks maintenance staff may construct squeeze cages of their own design or by using designs found in the literature. If a veterinarian is not on staff, one may be available from a nearby humane society or a local vet may be willing to consult as a nonpaid volunteer. ... [Read More]
DeFAZIO: Accomplisments in Congress (00555)
Received the "Humane Achievement" award from the Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene, Oregon, for his work to reform theU.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Agency, and other animal rights efforts. ... Received Humane Legislator of the Year award from the American Humane Association for his support on of animal protectionlegislation in 1999. ... Earned 100% rating for this 1999 voting record from the Humane Society of US. Scoring is based on votes on animal protectionlegislation. ... [Read More]
BLM National Volunteer Homepage
Humane Society ... Garden Park Paleontology Society ... Taos Archaeological Society ... [Read More]
NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission
Susan Segal is President and CEO of the Americas Society and Council of the Americas. Prior to her current position, she was a Partner and Latin American Group Head at JPMorgan Partners/Chase Capital Partners and a Senior Managing Director focused on Emerging Markets Investment Banking and Capital Markets at Chemical/Chase Banks. Susan is also a Director of Tu Casa Entertainment, the Tinker Foundation and Endeavor. ... Willie Colón Grammy winning producer and recording artist, has sold more than thirty million records worldwide. Colón has been a community leader and activist for many years. He has been awarded Doctorates in music and humane letters for the quality of his musical works and the social impact of his lyrics. In 1996 he was nominated as one of the 100 most Influential U.S. Hispanics by Hispanic Business Magazine. Colón was part of the Jubilee 2000 U.S. delegation on Foreign Debt to the Vatican before Pope John Paul II. Mr. Colón currently serves also as consultant to NYC & Company for Major Events and Promotions. ... [Read More]
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