An Email From Sybil Erden Of The Oasis

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Dear Friends of The Oasis, the Birds---and all of the Animals we love....

Now that the elections are over, no matter who we voted for, we have a new President-elect. Barrack Obama promised his daughters a puppy...and he just came out stating that they would go to a local Shelter to find their dog...a first among First Families. I am not sure he realises how many lives he has saved with that one statement!

Today there is an opportunity for positive change for the animals in our lives, and for all those we will never meet...

Below I have written an "Open Letter to President-elect Obama"--- please read it carefully and then go to An Open Letter to President-elect Obama - The Petition Site. to sign a petition which could save many more lives...

There is a part...an important part....of President-elect Obama's educational reform program which will give young people college tuition "credits" for doing community Volunteerism.

I would like us all to work together to insure than that volunteer base includes Humane and municipal Shelters as well as Accredited life-care Sanctuaries, bone fide Adoption programs, and Wildlife Rehabilitation programs.

I think this would provide young Americans with an incredible view into the lives of animals, the work being done in Animal Welfare, Rescue and Rehab....and would ultimately create a generation more aware of the importance of "the human-animal bond."

Let's work for positive change.
We can do it.
We can.

For the birds....
Syb

PS --- As an aside...but an important one for The Oasis birds...we are looking for volunteers willing to come out for "working Vacations" Call me at 520-212-4737 or e-mail me at sybil@the-oasis.org if you have a week or more you would like to spend during the coming year 2009. Let's get you on the calendar!

Sybil Erden, Executive Director
The Oasis Sanctuary
The Oasis Sanctuary, LTD - Exotic Bird Sanctuary and Rescue, Phoenix, AZ
520-212-4737

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November eighth 2008


An Open Letter to the President-elect, Barrack Obama….


The other day, in the midst of considering major cabinet appointments and reviewing the incredibly difficult tasks ahead of you, you gave thought to and decided that the puppy your daughters would be bringing into the White House would be a "mutt" who would be coming from a Shelter.


I am not sure that you are aware of how many lives you and your family have saved by making public that simple statement. All of us in Animal Welfare, in Animal Rescue applaud you.


One of the most important campaign promises you have made is that America's youth will be able to receive college tuition credit by Volunteering.


We would like to suggest that included in the many deserving and needy charitable institutions that college-bound youngsters may volunteer at, that you include Animal Welfare organizations. We suggest that young people be able to work at municipal animal Shelters, Humane Societies and Accredited Animal Sanctuaries.


There are an estimated 6 to 7+ million cats and dogs who lose their lives in Shelters annually for no other reason than homelessness. This does not include the birds and other exotics which end up in sanctuaries and adoption programs throughout the US.


Many more could be saved were the help, the man-power, available.


In addition to teaching our youth about hard work - animal welfare boils down to cleaning and feeding and cleaning and socializing and cleaning again. Young people who spend time with animals and come to recognize them as individuals, will be less likely to "dispose" of them later in their lives. Their experiences with cats and dogs in shelters…as well as endangered species from other lands and indigenous animals being made ready for release…will teach them about conservation and the value of wildlife….and the "human-animal bond."


We ask that you add us, those of us who represent the lives of millions of forgotten, abandoned, injured or neglected animals, be they "pets" or wild across this nation, add our programs to your agenda and your consideration.


We…they…can use the help and in turn will provide education which will be of great benefit across this great land.


With best wishes for your success as our 44th President and with prayers for the healing of our nation's wounds….

For the Animals….


Sybil Erden, Executive Director

The Oasis Sanctuary

Board Member – American Sanctuary Association

Now please go and sign the petition at:
An Open Letter to President-elect Obama - The Petition Site.