We are seeking help to fight the recent enacted law to ban wolf dogs in
MI. We have legal counsel, Marshall Tanick,
(Marshall H. Tanick is an attorney with the Twin Cities law firm of Mansfield, Tanick &Cohen, P.A. He serves as counsel for the American Dog Association, the Canine Defense Fund, and other dog-related organizations and individual dog owners).
This litigation will cost in the neighborhood of $30 to 50,000, and many of our
Members of Michigan Wolfdog Association and Wolf Dog Rescue agree that it MUST be done.
We, of the state of Michigan, are a "Test Case" for the rest of the
United States; eyes are upon use as to discover what it takes to stop
the enactment of laws to take away the companion animals of our own
personal choice.
What we are seeking from you and others is support in a number of
ways.. I will list here the things we need and ask that you answer back
if there are any that you may be able to fulfill for us.
*** We have an organization that will act as an "Umbrella" to route
funds through to make donations to the "class action" more desirable to those
that want a tax deduction for their donation.
After discussing the situation today with both their accountant and attorney,
the Michigan Wolf Dog Rescue and Animal Sanctuary has agreed to act as the umbrella organization for the Michigan Wolfdog Association Defense Fund. They are a 501(c) 3 organization and donations made are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please make checks or money orders out to Michigan Wolf Dog Rescue.
Their EIN number is 38-3458245.
Include on the memo portion of your check. M.W.A. Legal Defense Fund.
More information can be found regarding this organization at: http://www.bignet.net/~zadymka/index.htm
*** We need help "getting the word out" as to our efforts to draw in more
support, donations, manpower & information that would help our case in
court. In other words, please feel free and encouraged to fwd this to any person, organization or list that you feel applicable.
*** We need funds, as we, the officers of Michigan Wolfdog Association and contributing organizations cannot do it alone.
The future of ALL Michigan Canines is at stake here. Our success in
this matter WILL impact the rest of the States, IT WILL be going elsewhere,
UNLESS WE show the rest of the world lawmakers that IT WILL be STOPPED, dead
in its tracks, right here, in the state of Michigan!
If we do not stop this here, right in its tracks, MORE DOGS, common,
everyday dogs, little FiFi could be next!
We are fighting Animal Rights extremist here; THEY want to do away with ALL companion animals!
Our attorney has indicated that this should go to Federal court. This will have an obvious impact on the Shambala proposal, a bill designed to limit animal ownership and eradicate wolf dogs.
What we accomplish HERE will have a major impact on the rest of the
country.
Gloria Carey
Michigan Wolf Dog Rescue
590 N. Range Rd.
Marysville, MI 48040
You may contact any of the following persons for more information
Board of Trustees
President: Jane VanScoik (616) 655-WOLF (9653), Fax (616) 655-9654,
E-Mail - LoboLore@aol.com (Jane),
Trustee Sandy Dash (616) 463-7312 or (616) 463-MWDA,
Action Committee Leader: Jim Esman (616) 657-1080,
E-Mail - Countrypac43511@aol.com (Jim),
Fund Raising Committee Leader
Gloria Carey (810) 364-2750
E-Mail WolfDogRSQ@aol.com (Gloria),
Financial Committee Leader: Sandy Dash (616) 463-7312 or (616) 463-MWDA,
Membership Committee Leader: Joy Eastling (616) 657-8984
Anonymous donations are welcome and will be forwarded to
Michigan Wolfdog Association, Legal Defense Fund.
(Michigan Wolf Dog Rescue and Animal Sanctuary has agreed to act as the umbrella organization for the Michigan Wolfdog Association Defense Fund).
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The Michigan Wolf Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization that was incorporated under the state laws in Michigan. We are a 501 (c) 3 organization and your donation is fully tax deductible as far as the current law allows. EIN: 38-3458245.
Our mission is the rescue and placement of wolves and wolf dog crosses. We are also actively engaged in wolf and wolf dog education; especially with the younger members of our society. We speak at schools, public and private functions and educate people as to the true nature of wolves and wolf dogs.
Our newsletter, Critters Quarterly, is published every three months. It contains wolf, wolf dog and animal news items, letters to the editor, articles on the care and socialization of wolf dogs, wolf and wolf dog behaviors, dietary needs, health and veterinary information, adequate confinement and classified advertising.
Your donation is tax deductible. Thank you so much for your support
Please Send Donations To:
Michigan Wolf Dog Rescue
590 N. Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
Make checks payable to: Michigan Wolfdog Rescue
NOTE: Add to memo portion of check. (M.W.A. Legal Defense Fund)
(This will route the funds Directly to Michigan Wolfdog Association, Inc.
Legal Defense Fund)