Following Fathers Day, Wild Heart Ranch Recognizes "Seahorses," the Hardest Working Fathers of all
Wild Heart Ranch's "I Sea Horses" Brand Promotes Awareness of Seahorse Conservation
Following Father’s Day, Wild Heart Ranch, Inc., creator of the ‘I Sea Horses’ line of children's books and toys recognizes Seahorse Fathers. Wild Heart Ranch promotes eco awareness and conservation in a unique blend of fiction and fact with a series of books and colorful plush light-up toys. From saving wild horses, to endorsing seahorse conservation or educating children and adults about the critically endangered wild Bactrian camel that may hold a possible cure for cancer, Wild Heart entertains, educates and encourages children to make a difference in the animal world.
While many a father in the animal kingdom has nothing to do with their young after they are born, the seahorse father sets the standard for fatherhood in carrying the young. Seahorses are the only male animal in the world that can become pregnant and give birth. Unfortunately Seahorses are becoming an endangered species due to pollution, climate changes, over-fishing and trade for use in exotic medicines. Wild Heart Ranch's ‘I Sea Horses’ line of books and toys features non-profit: Project Seahorse.
Wild Heart Ranch also makes children aware of the importance of conservation through their interactive Kids Club Newsletter and Contest. Wild Heart Ranch’s Contest empowers and encourages children around the world to make a difference in the animal world and help raise awareness to endangered species.
The ‘I Sea Horses’ Product Line: Six colorful mythical plush light up seahorses that blend all the loveable characteristics of horses and seahorses:
The original 'I Sea Horses' line of plush light up seahorses was named one of TDmonthly's Top 10 Most Wanted Girls Plush in 2004. The 'I Sea Horses' line was also awarded the Seal of Excellence 2004 from Creative Child Magazine and Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products of 2004.
'I Sea Horses' have all the features girls are looking for: interactivity, in the form of light-up, twinkling stars when you squeeze their bellies, long combable hair, and a website with news and games about seahorses. http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=1029
Sea Horses Children's Picture Book
Written by: Dawn Van Zant
Illustrated by: Callan Van Zant
A magical marine adventure about a herd of wild horses that transforms into seahorses to keep the life of freedom and adventure that is disappearing from the open plains. The story of stars, magic, and wild horses transforming into seahorses, is a story for all ages and will be passed on for generations to come.
Supporting awareness for seahorse conservation and Project Seahorse www.projectseahorse.org
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Save the Chimps - from the lab to a place of love
I recently read about this non- profit at a visit to the dentist while trying to avoid the reality of the dentist - but was confronted with the reality of what we as humans continue to do in the animal world. For all the sadness, pain and loss the chimps experienced at the labs - here is a group trying to save them...
http://www.savethechimps.org/about.asp
Save the Chimps was established in 1997, under the leadership of Carole Noon, Ph.D., STC's Director, in response to the U.S. Air Force's announcement that it was getting out of the chimpanzee research business. At the end of the long giveaway process, most of the chimpanzees, described by the USAF in a Wall Street Journal article as "surplus equipment," were sent to the Coulston Foundation in Alamogordo, NM, a biomedical laboratory with the worst record of any lab in the history of the Animal Welfare Act. Save the Chimps sued the Air Force on behalf of the chimpanzees given to the Coulston Foundation. After a year-long struggle, Save the Chimps gained permanent custody of 21 chimps, survivors and descendants of those captured in Africa in the 1950's and used by the Air Force in the original NASA "chimpanaut" program.
The vision of Save the Chimps was -- and remains -- to create a Sanctuary where rescued chimpanzees can live out their lives without the threat of ever returning to a laboratory. A generous donation by the Arcus Foundation enabled Save the Chimps to purchase 200 acres for a permanent sanctuary in Ft. Pierce, Florida. The Sanctuary environment was carefully designed to nurture and stimulate these sensitive and complex primates by creating a secure and enriching environment, including the construction of a three-acre island on which to safely express natural behaviors without human interference. These former lab chimpanzees now live as a social group, the largest in the U.S., in the largest enclosure in the U.S.
With the Florida Sanctuary a reality for the 21 Air Force chimps, an unexpected event rapidly expanded the scope of Save the Chimps.
Rescuing the Coulston Lab Chimps
In September 2002, the Coulston Foundation, with governmental funding withdrawn due to violations of the Animal Welfare Act, was on the verge of bankruptcy. Frederick Coulston contacted Dr. Noon and offered to sell the laboratory land and buildings to Save the Chimps, and "donate" all its 266 chimpanzees. With the future of the primates in jeopardy, Save the Chimps received an unprecedented grant of $3.7 million from the Arcus Foundation to purchase the New Mexico laboratory. Additional funding from the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, Doris Day Animal League, Friends of Washoe, In Defense of Animals and New England Anti-Vivisection Society (and others) made this the largest ever single effort on behalf of captive chimpanzees.
Immediately after taking possession of the lab, Dr. Noon and her staff began to modify the stark Alamogordo facility into a healthier and happier environment for the chimpanzees now in their charge, including, for the first time in their lives, fresh food, enlarged cages, enrichment activities, compassionate caregivers and, most importantly, the establishment of social groups. By introducing the chimps to one another and allowing them to form family units, while still in New Mexico awaiting completion of the islands and facilities in Florida, their transition to the Islands in the Sun will be much faster and smoother.
Islands in the Sun: A Permanent Home in Florida
With the acquisition of the Coulston Lab, planning began for the expansion of the Florida facility to accommodate the New Mexico chimps. Construction of 11 additional three-acre islands, each linked to indoor accommodations by a land bridge, is under way. The natural environment gives the chimpanzees a comfortable home in which to socialize and rebuild confidence shattered by countless years spent in small cages.
Construction of 11 islands and adjoining indoor buildings is in progress. As these new homes are completed, the chimpanzees are moving from New Mexico to permanent retirement in sunny Florida. Within the next few years all 266 chimpanzees will move to Florida.
http://www.savethechimps.org/about.asp
Save the Chimps was established in 1997, under the leadership of Carole Noon, Ph.D., STC's Director, in response to the U.S. Air Force's announcement that it was getting out of the chimpanzee research business. At the end of the long giveaway process, most of the chimpanzees, described by the USAF in a Wall Street Journal article as "surplus equipment," were sent to the Coulston Foundation in Alamogordo, NM, a biomedical laboratory with the worst record of any lab in the history of the Animal Welfare Act. Save the Chimps sued the Air Force on behalf of the chimpanzees given to the Coulston Foundation. After a year-long struggle, Save the Chimps gained permanent custody of 21 chimps, survivors and descendants of those captured in Africa in the 1950's and used by the Air Force in the original NASA "chimpanaut" program.
The vision of Save the Chimps was -- and remains -- to create a Sanctuary where rescued chimpanzees can live out their lives without the threat of ever returning to a laboratory. A generous donation by the Arcus Foundation enabled Save the Chimps to purchase 200 acres for a permanent sanctuary in Ft. Pierce, Florida. The Sanctuary environment was carefully designed to nurture and stimulate these sensitive and complex primates by creating a secure and enriching environment, including the construction of a three-acre island on which to safely express natural behaviors without human interference. These former lab chimpanzees now live as a social group, the largest in the U.S., in the largest enclosure in the U.S.
With the Florida Sanctuary a reality for the 21 Air Force chimps, an unexpected event rapidly expanded the scope of Save the Chimps.
Rescuing the Coulston Lab Chimps
In September 2002, the Coulston Foundation, with governmental funding withdrawn due to violations of the Animal Welfare Act, was on the verge of bankruptcy. Frederick Coulston contacted Dr. Noon and offered to sell the laboratory land and buildings to Save the Chimps, and "donate" all its 266 chimpanzees. With the future of the primates in jeopardy, Save the Chimps received an unprecedented grant of $3.7 million from the Arcus Foundation to purchase the New Mexico laboratory. Additional funding from the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, Doris Day Animal League, Friends of Washoe, In Defense of Animals and New England Anti-Vivisection Society (and others) made this the largest ever single effort on behalf of captive chimpanzees.
Immediately after taking possession of the lab, Dr. Noon and her staff began to modify the stark Alamogordo facility into a healthier and happier environment for the chimpanzees now in their charge, including, for the first time in their lives, fresh food, enlarged cages, enrichment activities, compassionate caregivers and, most importantly, the establishment of social groups. By introducing the chimps to one another and allowing them to form family units, while still in New Mexico awaiting completion of the islands and facilities in Florida, their transition to the Islands in the Sun will be much faster and smoother.
Islands in the Sun: A Permanent Home in Florida
With the acquisition of the Coulston Lab, planning began for the expansion of the Florida facility to accommodate the New Mexico chimps. Construction of 11 additional three-acre islands, each linked to indoor accommodations by a land bridge, is under way. The natural environment gives the chimpanzees a comfortable home in which to socialize and rebuild confidence shattered by countless years spent in small cages.
Construction of 11 islands and adjoining indoor buildings is in progress. As these new homes are completed, the chimpanzees are moving from New Mexico to permanent retirement in sunny Florida. Within the next few years all 266 chimpanzees will move to Florida.
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