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Defenders
of Wildlife
The Lee-Kahn Foundation is an impassioned sponsor of
Defenders of Wildlife, a non-profit organization dedicated
to the protection of all native wild animals and plants
in their natural communities. The Defenders of Wildlife's
mission is to protect endangered species and wildlife
as well as the habitats upon which they depend. Their
programs are focused on two of the most serious environmental
threats to our planet today: the accelerating rate of
extinction of species and the associated loss of biological
diversity, habitat alteration and destruction. Defenders
of Wildlife also advocate new approaches to wildlife
conservation that will help keep numerous species from
becoming endangered. In promoting such programs, Defenders
of Wildlife is helping to preserve the health of our
nation's rich biological heritage.
http://www.defenders.org
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The
International Wolf Center
The Lee-Kahn Foundation is an avid supporter of The
International Wolf Center, a non-profit organization
dedicated to insuring the survival of the wolf around
the world. The International Wolf Center firmly believes
education will result in a change in people's attitudes
towards the wolf thus increasing the likely hood of
the species survival. As people gain knowledge and appreciation
of wolves and their place as predators in the ecosystem,
they will become concerned about the wolf's survival
and recovery. By teaching people about this mysterious
predator, the International Wolf Center aims to ensure
a future wilderness complete with the mournful howl
of the wolf.
http://www.wolf.org
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Humane
Society of the United States
The Lee-Kahn Foundation is a staunch supporter of the
Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest
animal protection organization. Their slogan "Animals,
It's Their World Too" captures the organization's belief
in the possibility of a humane society. The Humane Society
of the United States was founded in an effort to promote
the humane treatment of animals and foster respect,
understanding and compassion for all creatures. Its
message of care and protection embraces not only the
animal kingdom but also the earth and its environment.
Its programs include: humane education, wildlife and
habitat protection, farm animals and bioethics, companion
animals and animal research issues. The Humane Society
of the United States strives for a day when every human
acknowledges animals' rightful place in the world. http://www.hsus.org
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Santa
Cruz County SPCA
The Lee-Kahn Foundation is a strong supporter of its
local SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA's mission is to ensure
the best possible quality of life for animals and to
promote respect and reverence for all life. It strives
to prevent cruelty to animals, stop pet overpopulation
and promote community responsibility for the humane
care, treatment and well being of all animals through
adoption, education, information, investigation and
action. Its programs include: a spay-and-neuter promotion
and certificate program, an adoption program, a hug-a-pet
program for seniors, a pet assistance program to help
low income families in times of emergency and an outstanding
educational program dedicated to teaching humane attitudes
through the media and the class-room. The Santa Cruz
SPCA also provides help and treatment to rescue, place
in rehabilitation and/or release injured or orphaned
wildlife.
http://www.santacruzspca.org
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