About Us

MISSION & GOALS

In years past, focus had initially centered on vivisection and then on a spay/neuter effort. Now, our primary goal is to bring attention to the systematic abuse of animals, both globally and locally, and the alarming extent of the problem. It is CUFA’s hope that those so enlightened will feel compelled to take a greater interest in the welfare of all creatures on this planet, work for improved lives for all species, and forgo those practices and possessions which necessitate the suffering and killing of defenseless animals.

CUFA attempts to achieve its objectives through the following means:

v The distribution of flyers and leaflets that address a variety of animal rights and welfare issues.

v Making available, throughout the Milwaukee and suburban public library systems, films and literature that address animal rights and welfare.

v Peaceful demonstrations aimed at drawing attention to particular animal abuses.

v Support and promote local restaurants that offer compassionate food choices.

v Installation of strategically placed billboard signage that calls attention to issues.

v Monthly meetings, email newsletter and website updates.

CUFA monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm at the Outpost Coop at 100 E. Capital Drive, Milwaukee.

It is at these meetings that current legislations, pending campaigns, upcoming events, and other business are discussed. Decisions are made as to how the membership can best work toward eliminating abuse.

It is CUFA’s desire that each sentient being on this planet live out its life in a healthy, natural fashion; unimpeded by the tastes, greed, and wantonness of mankind.

HISTORY

It all began with Mobilization for Animals (MFA), a group of activists lead by a professor at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Richard Morgan. In 1983, he set aside a day to honor the work of Lady and Lord Downing in Great Britain and their work against fox hunting. Four rallies were held in the US and many were held in Europe simultaneously. There was a huge amount of US media coverage via the television news and newspaper front-page stories. Many local groups supported the efforts of MFA, and as a result, CUFA was born.

The organization has fought for the well being of animals and has drawn awareness to their plight through many venues, ever since Roberta Waite became the first president. Creative visuals such as airplane banners and billboards were making the masses re-think key issues. Tabling events gave members the opportunity to communicate in a more personal, one-on-one atmosphere. Listings in the Milwaukee Ballet program reached a targeted audience. The Medical College of WI also received a visit for their horrific vivisection record.

Government officials like: Senator Jim Sullivan, Congressman Jerry Kleczka, Senator Bob Kasten, Jr. and Senator William Proxmire were visited by CUFA members to discuss legislative changes. As animal cruelty laws were broken, CUFA members would attend sentencing hearings and make sure the judge knew that the citizens would not tolerate weak punishments. In one notable situation, a man beat a Rottweiler for urinating on the floor. This same man worked in a nursing home. The judge mentioned CUFA in his sentencing, stating that he agreed with their views.

Travel was never a deterrent. A bus was chartered to UW-Madison for an anti-vivisection rally and to Chicago to object to the Tribune’s pro-vivisection stances in articles. In addition, a plane was chartered to Toronto, Canada where a psychiatric convention was hosted. CUFA members protested the animal-testing methods used throughout the psychiatric research community.

BOARD MEMBERS

Vice President: Tia Bransted

Treasurer: Kim Fisher-Isaacs

Secretary: Robin Cornell

PO Box 170414

Milwaukee, WI 53217

cufa@sbcglobal.net