An Open Letter to Arizona’s Veterinarians about Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), disguised as Arizonan’s for Wildlife (AfW) sponsoring an emotional non-science based “Wild cat” ballot initiative

Dear colleagues

You may have recently received a letter from the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (hsVma) requesting you to support and endorse an initiative by Arizonan’s for Wildlife that will “ensure wild cats in the Grand Canyon State are protected from extreme cruelty by prohibiting trophy hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats, jaguars, ocelots and lynx.” They go on to say how important your endorsement is because “the public looks to our profession for guidance on animal health and welfare issues.” …. Read more below.  

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