Meetup: CA has the Strongest Rodenticide Restrictions. Help Keep it that Way!

Rodenticides are devastating not only to wildlife and ecosystems, but also to their primary victims: rats and mice, who suffer prolonged and agonizing deaths from these poisons.

Join us for an important and inspiring discussion with Dr. Rebecca Gooley about the incredible progress that has been made in California to ban nearly all rodenticides and why this work matters so much. Dr. Gooley will explain how these poisons harm rodents and then ripple through our environment, harming owls, hawks, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, companion animals, and countless other animals while threatening entire ecosystems. She will also share the latest industry attempt to undo the legislative progress and how each of us can help fight back. We'll also introduce a new app that will empower anyone to identify and report rodenticide bait boxes in their communities, turning awareness into action.

Immediately following the meetup, we'll put that knowledge into practice with a rodenticide surveillance event where attendees can begin documenting and reporting bait boxes right away. Whether you're passionate about animals, conservation, or creating a more compassionate world for all species, this is a conversation—and an opportunity for action—you won't want to miss.

Fresh coffee, tea, and a delicious plant-based brunch will be provided at the Meetup as well!

Where: Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley)
When: Saturday, July 4th 11am-12:30pm
What: Community hangout and presentation

- ARC West is a 30 minute walk from North Berkeley BART and only a 10 minute walk from the 51B bus stop at University and 6th St.
- Dogs that like other dogs are welcome at this event!
- There will be plant-based brunch and coffee, donations accepted
- If you cannot join in person, you can join at 11:15am on Zoom at this link: [dxe.io/meetupzoom](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fmeetupzoom%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOEdGQWxmOHpkS2dYdjhLN3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6c_XPrVVcXsNuFugEGWc779OeSgunbq-n7A-5c80gWy6ePLrnguA4OX_Fcbg_aem_YWdncwM1A2uZiUbfgUSX4aDMBwyh%26brid%3DYWdncwGx6Ei-mvrGHz-cDYYePgtu&h=AUBRUa3YLYxSulFVS37OalFfjyCMSy-bidPaS3YgBdqPSGH5Z1Zwhov9JzUWuRCmpQ0ADMXGsmal2VT8b7Z1rwk7tg3keuejBeTj0xcDwyElZYGx3FZ4GC91fSlBfkUlDowN69FL6qL5IaXHkhxY5QVIbcHw_kRf&tn=q&c%5B0%5D=AUA2Poiogtm0AR_p-LF3uVgTbTqEUyBcEpoDmtUaXEkN4v_tpu6d5_PG2LFMX7iQop-lI6aG_lJG734rh9obWb0M0ZRt2BHGnfcHVlRvQD6jr7oY7fwlR_UJkINGyYNofRN-TAk5ECrp8zP3eNa97Ayk6Pd2hvUATSY)

Every Saturday at 11am we have Meetups for everyone and anyone who cares about animals and making the world a better place!

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