Student scholarship applicants: Due to the Fourth of July holiday, applicants will be notified of their status on July 8^th, 2008. Thanks for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Registration is open for Taking Action for Animals, the leading national conference of the animal advocacy movement. Join us July 19-21, 2008 in the Washington, DC area for this special event designed to motivate, inspire, and teach advocates from around the globe.

	MANY THANKS TO  OUR SPONSORS
	Siver Sponsers
	*American Anti-Vivisection Society
	Crystal Sponsors
	*Animal Legal Defense Fund *Animal Welfare Trust
	*Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute *The Chicago Dog Magazine
	Bronze Sponsors
	*Alley Cat Allies
	*Animals and Society Institute
	*Bicycle City
	*Humane Society Legislative Fund
	*Rabbit Wise Inc.
	*United Animal Nations
	*United Poultry Concerns
	*World Society for the Protection of Animals

So much has happened for animal protection in the last year, and it's time to gather together to push the cause forward. After the Michael Vick case exposed the world to illegal dogfighting, learn what you can do to combat animal fighting in your community. After the slaughter of sick and crippled cows led to the largest recall of meat in our nation's history, learn what you can do to protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse. As the November election approaches, learn about animal issues that will be on the ballot and how you can pass laws to protect animals.

During the conference you can network with national leaders and hundreds of grassroots activists. The conference's convenient location allows easy access to the entire DC area.

Full conference registration includes:

Keynote sessions

Training workshops

A Lobby Day on Capitol Hill where you will get hands-on experience advocating for animal protection legislation

A banquet dinner with entertainment by political satire troupe the Capitol Steps, and hosted by comedian Carol Leifer, writer for "Seinfeld, "The Larry Sanders Show," and "Saturday Night Live"

An exhibit hall

Two lunches

A welcome reception on Friday evening

Invaluable opportunities for networking

Also, join us at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for a rally to stop puppy mills

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You'll hear from more than 75 speakers who are experts in animal issues and campaigning, including:

• Gene Baur, president and founder of Farm Sanctuary, author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food
• U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), 2007 Humane Legislator of the Year
• Jarrod Cooper, safety for the Oakland Raiders
• Karen Dawn, founder of DawnWatch, author of Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals
• Rory Freedman, author of Skinny Bitch and Skinny Bitch in the Kitch
• Jana Kohl, author of A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere
• Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States
• Joe Trippi, political consultant, author of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet and the Overthrow of Everything
• Stephanie Vance, The Advocacy Guru at Advocacy Associates, author of Government by the People: How to Communicate with Congress
• And many more!