Congratulations to a bunch o'hard workin' rescuers!:

Nali Animal Orphanage was named the 2016 Quebec Animal Rescuer of the Year and received a $2,000 grant last Saturday.   Liliana Danel, a fundraiser for several animal rescues, received a $1,000 grant to share with Ottawa Rat Rescue, Westies in Need, Tiny Paws Dog Rescue Canada and Rosie Animal Adoption. The Pussy Patrol received a $500 grant which will go towards a TNR program. The following received Unsung Hero Awards: Carol Waterman, Sarah Nevin, Ron Nevin, Linda Ladd, Judy & Roger Cameron, Beverly Auerbach, Manon Berubé, Phuong Le Boillaud, Christine Bernard, Jessica McKay Paquette, Steven Sarrazin, Danielle Mainville, Kym Le Cault, and Carolyne Metayer Dallaire. Ben Bishop-Gay, an 8-year old volunteer with Nali Animal Orphanage received a Certificate of Appreciation.

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Please check out the new short documentary film Trophy.   In North America, hundreds of grizzly bears are killed for sport by trophy hunters every year. This "sport" is outdated, wasteful and inherently cruel. Trophy examines the effect that trophy hunting has on the people, land and animals and asks, 'can we truly justify killing these animals for sport? '   Presented by Lush Cosmetics, Trophy challenges this controversial practice. In Canada's Great Bear Rainforest, First Nations groups, activists and over 90% of British Columbians oppose this cruel and inhumane hunt, and yet it still remains legal and sanctioned by the BC government. South of Canada's border, grizzlies in Yellowstone National Park are currently safe and protected under the Endangered Species Act, but that could soon come to an end. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed "delisting" grizzlies from the Act which could lead to sanctioned trophy hunts and other activities that would put these bears in danger.  Watch the full film for free at  trophyfilm.com

 and then take action! https://www.facebook.com/trophyfilm/

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