FOUNDATION FEATURED
We’re very pleased that today’s edition of the San Antonio Current magazine features a full-page photo of Jadon (our rescued turkey) with board member Avery Saenz on the front page, and an article about Jadon and The Hailey Foundation on page 23 (www.sacurrent.com).
Jadon, as we have named him (meaning “thankful”), lived in a small pen with only sloshy mud beneath him, limping and fleeing from the sight of any stick-like object–evidence of the rough treatment he received. He was much like 300 million other American turkeys destined for slaughter…animals so beautiful that Benjamin Franklin desired their species be the national bird!
Thanks to the diligent action of our board members, Jadon was saved and is now destined for Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation (www.wildlife-rescue.org), the wonderful sanctuary near Kendalia where he will live in spacious fields with turkey friends! As for now, Jadon lives in his foster home with board member Danielle whom he follows around the yard, exclaiming “Gobble-gobble-gobble” (“Thanks for saving me!”). You’ll hear more about his progress at our dinner.
So please join us and the San Antonio Vegetarian Society for our vegan potluck dinner tonight, Nov. 22 (Tuesday) at 7:00 p.m. at the annex to Joel Hailey’s home at 106 Irvington (directions below). We’ll introduce you to Jadon and a panel of board members will discuss his rescue and progress. Bring a vegan dish (no meat, dairy, egg or animal products) or bring beverages (alcohol is allowed).
Please RSVP at HaileyFoundation@att.net.
Directions: Take Hwy. 281 to the Quarry Market exit (by Whole Foods). If you’re heading south on Hwy. 281 toward downtown, go left on Jones-Maltsberger; if you’re heading north on Hwy. 281, go right on Basse Rd. Go around the Quarry Market and head East on Basse Rd. toward Broadway. Turn right on Broadway and then quickly take the 2nd left which is Claywell Ave. When you cross New Braunfels Ave., Claywell becomes Eisenhauer Rd. Take the 2nd right which is Greenwich Ave. Then take the 2nd left which is Irvington Dr. It’s the 2nd house on the right which is 106 Irvington. (It’s near Adelante, Twin Sisters, and Sunset Ridge.)
LOCAL CRUELTY CASE–Jan. 6
Assistant District Attorney Robyn Katz who is a board member of the Foundation is serving as co-counsel in a very important animal cruelty case. The defendant in this state-jail felony case, State v. Gerald Rodriguez, pled no contest on Nov. 9 (which is essentially the same as a guilty plea). The punishment stage is set for Jan. 6 at 9:00 a.m. The full range of punishment can be up to 2 years in jail. However, the judge can still order deferred adjudication or probation. So please attend the hearing to show the judge that the community is outraged and wants the full jail time! If the courtroom is empty, the sentence may be lighter. Help us fill the courtroom! It will be in Judge Herr’s courtroom, 186th District Court, 3rd Floor of the Bexar County Justice Center (next to courthouse). (Facebook Event.)
TEXAS BAR JOURNAL
The 2011 November issue of the Texas Bar Journal featured animal law articles for the first time, including an article by Joel Hailey on pet trusts and will provisions for animals:
http://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Texas_Bar_Journal&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=16019
WEERS’ PARTY–Dec. 2
Gloria and Richard Weers have graciously invited our supporters to attend a Christmas Party and potluck dinner at their home on Dec. 2 at 7:00 p.m. The address is 104 Norris Drive West, Converse, Texas. As this is a POTLUCK, please bring a VEGAN dish or drinks (beer, wine or soft drinks). If you have any questions you may call 658-6557 or email gweers@satx.rr.com.
Directions:
- Going north on IH35 take a right on 1604, a right on Rocket Lane and a left on Norris Dr. W.
- If you are going east on IH10 take a left on 1604, a left on Rocket Lane and a left on Norris Dr. W.
- If you are going east on FM78 take a right on FM1516, a left on Schaefer Road and a right on Norris Dr. W.
If you need help with directions call 658-6557.