INITIATIVE 311 ENDORSEMENTS

The Denver Democrats, Denver DSA, and over 135 local restaurants, vets, rescues, and non-profits are united in supporting Initiated Ordinance 311 to end the force-feeding of birds and sale of force-fed foie gras in Denver.

Democratic Party of Denver
Denver Democratic Socialist of America
Alex Valdez

Alex Valdez

State Representative, House District 5

Beth McCann

Beth McCann

Former Denver District Attorney

Chris Hinds

Chris Hinds

Denver City Councilmember, District 10

David Seligman

David Seligman

Candidate for Colorado Attorney General

Gabriel Cervantes

Gabriel Cervantes

State Representative Elect, House District 31

Iris Halpern

Iris Halpern

Democratic Nominee for State Representative, House District 6

Jennifer Bacon

Jennifer Bacon

State Representative, House District 7

Kenny Van Nguyen

Kenny Van Nguyen

State Representative, House District 33

Melat Kiros

Melat Kiros

Democratic Nominee for U.S. Congresswoman, Congressional District 1 (Denver)

Melissa Mejia

Melissa Mejia

Denver City Council at-large candidate

Monica Vanbuskirk

Monica Vanbuskirk

Democratic Nominee for State Representative, House District 9

Naquetta Ricks

Naquetta Ricks

State Representative, District 40

Rebekah Stewart

Rebekah Stewart

State Representative, House District 30

Scott Baldermann

Scott Baldermann

Democratic Nominee for State Representative, House District 2

Alpine Eatery
Boujee Biscuit
Chuey Fu's Latin Asian Grub
City, O' City
fellow traveler
Fort Greene Bar
Gladys
Good Bones
Green Bus Cafe
Hida Japanese Sizzling Skillet & Grill
Hooked on Colfax
Johnny Bechamel's
MAKfam
Mother Other
Native Foods
Next Level Veggie Grill
No Ke Aloha
Procession Coffee
Somebody People
The Cake Bar
The Cutting Board
Torpedo Coffee
Watercourse Foods
WongWayVeg
Nude Foods Market
Dr. Bronners
Harmonist Sanctuary
Loadout Moving
Berkeley Animal Hospital
Dental Vet
Five Points Animal Hospital
Happy Paws Veterinary Hospital
Hayley’s Angels Veterinary Services
The Veterinary Behavior Center
Treeline Veterinary Cancer Care
True Companions
True Companions Shelter & Clinic
Uniquely Cats Veterinary Center
Veterinarian (Individual)
Denver Food Not Bombs
Denver Justice and Peace Committee
Denver Justice Project
General Strike US - Colorado
Womxn From The Mountain
All Life Institute
Climate Defiance Colorado
Colorado Rising for Communities
Ecological Consultants for the Public Interest (ECPI)
Environmental and Animal Defense
Sunrise Movement Denver
ALDF
Animal Activism Collective
Animal Activist Legal Defense Project
Animal Equality
Animal Outlook
Animal Welfare Institute
Animal Wellness Action
Animal Wellness Foundation
Animals Aotearoa
Bleating Hearts Sanctuary
CAFT
Canada Geese Protection Colorado
Center for a Humane Economy
Coalition to End Factory Farming
Colorado Domestic Duck Rescue
Colorado Voters for Animals
Compassion in World Farming
Compassionate Bay
Connect For Animals
Farm Forward
Fauna Films
FOUR PAWS USA
Friends of Animals
Godspeed Horse Hostel Inc
Hive
ICAW (International Council for Animal Welfare)
International Centre for Animal Rights and Ethics (ICARE)
Legal Impact for Chickens
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
New Roots Institute
Our Honor
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Planted Society
Rocky Mountain House Rabbit Rescue
Science for Colorado Wildlife
Strategic Action For Animals
The Humane League
The Protego Foundation
UnchainedTV
Voters For Animal Rights
We The Free
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
World Animal Protection

The following veterinary professionals proudly endorse the Prohibit Force-Feeding Birds Act. As experts in animal health and welfare, these practitioners stand together in support of eliminating the cruel force-feeding of birds.

  • Alison Gerken, DVM, DACVB
  • Ariel Fagen, DVM, DACVB
  • Brenda Forsythe, DVM
  • Crystal Heath, DVM
  • Danielle Rope, DVM
  • Heidi Homze, DVM
  • JJ Wellman, DVM
  • Joanne Connolly, DVM
  • Karen Oberthaler, VMD, DACVIM
  • Kira Leedom, DVM, MPA
  • Kirsten Weber, BVMS, PhD
  • Lucy Hurlock, VMD
  • Meghan Shannon, DVM
  • Monica Bando, BS, MS, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS
  • Monica Bando, BS, MS, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS
  • Nicole Gianni, DVM
  • Pamela Perry, DVM
  • Sean Leffert, DVM
  • Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM. DACVB
  • Vanessa Spano, DVM, DACVB
  • Weronika Gajowniczek, DVM

Along with 11,404 Denver voters who signed to put the Prohibit Force-Feeding Birds Act on the ballot.

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