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After a group of homeless bees swarmed the grape arbor last summer, John waited until dark then cut the branch and moved them to a bee hive box. We appreciate the bees pollinating the fruit trees and blueberry patch and enjoy watching them at work. Now with a home to call their own, they are happily buzzing around in the warm spring air.
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| than that they are amazing creatures (and it’s not the honey….it’s the pollination) but some good information regarding why we need bees is provided at this site and this one. There is a lot of information out there (on the ‘net) about honey bees. Save the bees…don’t kill them. |
I regret that I wasn’t able to be there, was feeling quite sickly. So bummed.
From the OTP Facebook ‘Wall’ page…..
“Chad Miller $500 tonight at the benefit show! Come and get it. Thanks to everybody who took part. And thanks to Aaron B. and Jeremy of Laughing Horse books helping make it happen and for hosting.”
On behalf of the OTP animals, Kit and John, thanks to everyone who participated…thanks to Chad and Emiko…Food Fight Grocery. Thanks to all of the musicians/bands. Thanks to Aaron B. and Jeremy of Laughing Horse Books for helping to make it happen and for providing the venue. Thanks to everyone who was there for the show and made a donation. Borrowing a phrase from a Neil Young song….’keep on rockin’ in the free world’. Thanks to all who do so much to help human and non-human animals every day!
Kevin
| …who sipped or even slurped their drinks for Out to Pasture on Tuesday, February 23, during the benefit day at Sip. Thank you to Sip and all you sippers for raising $478 for the animals at Out to Pasture. And if you couldn’t make it there Tuesday…please stop by tomorrow, or the day after that, or the day after that for a vegan milkshake and other yummy beverages. Sip website. |
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Our gray cat SSL (short for Smokestack Lightning) has recovered from his eye surgery for entropian. Entropian is an eye condition where the eyelids turn inward and rub the eyes resulting in constant irritation and infections. SSL now has the most beautiful green eyes and is much happier and friendlier. Thank you donors for making SSL’s operation possible. And thanks to Syd, Mars, and Anna for transporting SSL to Dr. Coles in Scio. |
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We hammered, shoveled, dug a trench, cleaned up the burn pile, built a bunny tunnel, dug up paving stones, ate cookies and had a great time in the sun. Lots of work, not so much party. (Unless your idea of a party involves shoveling manure.) The fence project got framed and the first section of boards were put up. To be continued next work day. Thanks to everyone who came out to help. Let’s do it again!
More photos in the gallery. |
| Out to Pasture has been picked to be one of the recipients of the Change for Change charitable giving program at the Whole Foods Fremont store in Portland. Customers reusing a grocery bag can either get 10 cents off their purchase or have the money go to one of three charities which change every few months. Starting January 18th OTP will be one of the three charities for this giving cycle. Thank you Whole Foods for your kind support of Out to Pasture. |
| Event: Out To Pasture Animal Sanctuary Work Party |
| When: Sunday, February 21 at 1:00-4:00 pm |
| Where: Estacada, OR |
| For details please check out the event’s FaceBook page. If you are interested in joining us please RSVP to Kim at kim@outtopasturesanctuary.org. |
| Out to Pasture just found out that we’re going to be one of the lucky non-profit recipients for Modified Style: Transformed Fashion Show. Using donated scrap material and creativity this is not your usual fashion show. Here is the info on the call for artists. It sounds like lots of fun! |
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Pictures from last Sunday have been added to the photo gallery. |
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Our newest potbellied pig Hank was sent to live at OTP on February 6th, 2010 due to behavior problems. Unable to enroll in an anger management class, Hank was facing euthanasia before finding a home with us. |
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Arriving January 31st, two little lop eared bunnies were adopted from their cages in an apartment and moved to OTP. Jumpy and Splotch are now happily hopping around and digging in the straw in the Rabbitat. |
| A message from the kind folks at the Portland Animal Defense League… |
| Who: Youth Empowered Action Camp, a camp for 11-15 year olds who want to make a difference in the world. The camp will teach kids activism skills while giving confidence and building community. The camp serves organic, vegan meals and will be held from August 14-21 in Molalla, OR. |
| What: A meeting for individuals interested in volunteer or staff opportunities |
| Where: Sweet Pea Bakery 1205 SE Stark St, Portland OR |
| When: Saturday March 6, 2010 at 3:00 pm |
| Why: Find out how to get involved with YEA Camp and help the camp publicize, fundraise, and find out how the camp works. |
| How: Just show up! Or email laura@yeacamp.org for more information, or call her at 503-347-0223. |
| For more information check out www.yeacamp.org. |
| Northwest In Defense of Animals has, for many years, done great work on behalf of the voiceless animals we share planet Earth with. Here’s a link to their most recent Northwest Update. |
| Interesting discussion in response to the post about the show at portland.indymedia.org. Replay times for the show are also listed there. |
| ———- Forwarded message ———- From: Ananda FarmAnimalRescue, ‘anandafar@gmail.com‘ Date: Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 12:56 PM …if you have a moment to make a phone call, can you help me to make sure these two pit bulls stay safe? They were supposed to be transported by the animal control guy to the sanctuary today. But yesterday he emailed me to tell me he canceled the transport because he had to get final approval from the county commissioners. He thinks it’s just a formality, but he also told me that some of his own staff members have contacted the commissioners to complain that the dogs should not be placed in sanctuary…so i am trying to get all the people i can to call and email the commissioners to express support for the idea of letting the dogs live. It was in the paper that they were considering this, so please call and email, telling them that you saw the story, and you fully support allowing the dogs to live and go to sanctuary. |
| Here is the contact information: phone: 503-397-4322, and email, tony.hyde@co.columbia.or.us, rita.bernhard@co.columbia.or.us and earl.fisher@co.columbia.or.us. |
Stuff going on, check out Northwest Update 2/17/10.
Happy news for the dogs…congratulations Ananda Farm and Olympic Animal Sanctuaries! Story is posted here.
tomorrow, March 6. Click here for more information.
| Event: Out to Pasture Benefit Show “w/ Rvivr, Mark Twain Indians, Attica! Attica!, and F*** Y**, Dad!” What: Benefit Start Time: Friday, February 26 at 7:00pm End Time: Friday, February 26 at 10:00pm Where: Laughing Horse Books, 12 NE 10th St, Portland |
| To see more details and RSVP click here. |
| Much thanks, once again, to the kind folks at Food Fight Grocery. |
| Event: Out To Pasture Megadrive Benefit at Sip! “Get Your Sip On for the Animals!” |
| What: Fundraiser |
| When: Tuesday, February 23, 11:00 am-5:00 pm |
| Where: 3029 SE 21st Ave (in front of People’s Coop), Portland |
| ALL PROCEEDS FROM TUESDAY’S SALES WILL GO TO OTP’S MEGADRIVE. |
| To make things extra special, Sip will be serving special (vegan) Butterfinger and Mint Newman-O milkshakes just for the day, in addition to their regular amazing menu. |
| For additional details check out the event’s Facebook page. |
