In Defense of Animals Announces New President Scotlund Haisley
June 5th, 2010 | 
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In Defense of Animals (IDA) proudly welcomes Scotlund Haisley as our new President. IDA’s Founder and only President to date, Dr. Elliot Katz, has been elected Chairman of the Board.
“Scotlund Haisley has been a dynamic force in the animal protection world for more than 20 years, and brings an impressive variety of experience that will serve us well in his position as President of In Defense of Animals,” said Dr. Katz. “Scotlund is the ideal individual to maximize IDA’s efforts to become a more powerful voice and force for our animal friends, by ending the rampant mistreatment of animals, not only in the U.S., but around the world.”
Most recently Haisley led the Humane Society of the United States Animal Rescue Team, and traveled the globe to rescue an unprecedented number of animals from puppy mills, dogfighting, hoarding, factory farming and natural disasters. He was the captain of humane law enforcement for the Washington DC Humane Society and the Peninsula Humane Society in the San Francisco Bay area. Haisley spent time in India creating policies and operating philosophies for animal welfare groups. He was also the shelter director for the Manhattan New York City Shelter.
While working as Executive Director at the Washington (DC) Animal Rescue League, Haisley designed and built an animal shelter unlike any in the world. The shelter, renowned for its calming and nurturing animal housing area, is recognized as a prototype for humane animal sheltering.
“I am honored to take on the role of President of In Defense of Animals, and look forward to building upon the solid foundation of excellence in animal rights that IDA has built over the past 25 years,” said Haisley. “I believe that under my lead In Defense of Animals will bring comfort and salvation to an unprecedented number of animals around the globe.”
Scotlund Haisley is also an accomplished artist, who often paints the scenes of cruelty he has witnessed and the animals he has rescued. By putting the images of suffering and salvation onto canvas Haisley is able to spread education and awareness of the suffering of animals. Haisley’s family includes several animals, including a dog named Bergh, named for the pioneering 19th-century animal protector Henry Bergh.
IDA is thrilled to welcome Scotlund Haisley as our new President. Stay tuned to this space for Scotlund’s first IDA blog, coming soon!
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Does anyone know who I can contact who might be fighting the attempt to put “hunting-rights” on the ballot it would become a permanent part the constitution here in Kentucky?
I have come across animals in steel leg traps with their paws chewed completely off and I’ve photographed them before and after I released the animal and destroyed the traps.
I’d like to share these horrible photos with whoever is going to fight this insane proposal to make this a part of our constitution to allow it to continue forever.
Trapping with crippling and medieval devices MUST be banned. How can I help bring that about? Who can I contact here in Kentucky?
Thank you in advance.
Scotlund, glad to see you got away from HSUS. You’re one of the good guys and need to be around other good guys. Put that move behind you and show ‘em what you’ve really got! You’re one of my heroes.
What a HUGE undertaking! God bless you for taking to task such a vital mission! Prayers will guide your way. Thank you so much.
Muriel Sutton
Blessings, and GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Thanks again for the article post.Thanks Again. Cool.
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Am I the only person here that is pissed off about this?
I certainly hope so.
Why were you pissed off?
Hi,
I just wanted to know if scotlund is named after my country Scotland ?
I can answer that one. no, Scotlund is not named after the country. I just liked the name Scotlund, so that’s what I named him. He was always called Scott or scotty when he was a little boy.
thanks for asking.
scotlund’s mom, Wendy
What a great asset to IDA. I am sure HSUS misses him, but wishes him the best. Congratulations to both Scotlund and IDA. All the best on your continued great work.