LOBSTER RESCUE STORIES
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Lobster Rescue II

On June 2, 2009 we rescued and released a 15 pound female and 9 pound male lobster. It was so cool to release them with neighborhood kids and adults. No one had seen such large lobsters and everyone was so excited to see the claw bands removed and watch them scamper along the bottom and hide under large protective rocks. The gift of freedom is really a gift that just keeps giving.

Best regards,

John
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Lobster Rescue- a random act of kindness!

On 4/23/09 I rescued 2 of the largest Lobsters Hook Lobster in Boston had in their tanks (over 8 pounds each and approx 50 years old) and released them back to their Ocean home. I suspect they feel even better than I do right now and that’s pretty hard given how good it feels having saved these mighty elders lives. As we know it feels better to give than receive and this was such a simple and incredibly rewarding gift to them and me!

Enjoy!

John
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April 21, 2009
Lorrie Joins the Boycott!

I have not (recently) and will not eat lobster again ever! I cannot even walk by the tanks at the stores without feeling awful about the poor things tied up and waiting to die.
Then, I read an article in The Week magazine (just last week) about the pain they feel when being boiled alive. Yes, there has actually been research done on this. Thank you so much for your efforts. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Lorrie Haban
Richmond, VA

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March 3, 2009
Jake Joins the Boycott

Jake Nuechterlein of Michigan has joined the lobster boycott! Thanks for your support Jake!

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February 25, 2009
Arizona Larry Is Saved!

Arizona Larry has returned home! While in Arizona he meet students in Mrs. Nelson's first grade class. After teaching the students about the ocean, he flew home via FedEx. Mrs. Nelson and her students worked closely with MLR to help Larry return safely. Larry was very excited to return to the Atlantic. After a light breakfast of cod, he swam back into the Casco Bay. Larry just might be the most well traveled lobster - he traveled nearly 6,000 miles!!! Welcome home Larry. MLR would like to thank Mrs. Nelson and her students for saving Larry's life. Great job everyone!

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Letter From Joslin of Arizona:
February 17, 2009

Hi,

I am a volunteer science teacher here in AZ, and I want to buy a live lobster from the grocery store and take it in to show the kids in 1st grade. My problem is, what can I do with the lobster afterwards? I don’t want to take it back to the store, I don’t want to kill it….. I don’t live anywhere near the ocean. I thought I would see if there were any ‘lobster rescue’ people out in Maine, and sure enough…there you are!!

SO… let me know what I can do for this little fella. Obviously I have to overnight him –how do I pack him up?

THANKS SO MUCH in advance….

Joslin

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Letter A New MLR Member:
January 7,2009

Hey guys....It's great to see your site and read about your efforts! Today my husband and I took the family to Red Lobster for lunch. (We did not have lobster!) While we were there our server took out a lobster for the kids and gave us a breif "lobster lesson", had it "perform" some tricks and then put it back in the tank to await it's fate. I had no idea that lobsters lived as long as they do. I've always loved crustaceans (not to eat, although I do think crab is tasty) but just for the interesting creatures they are. I got to thinking about all the lobsters sitting in those tanks, not being fed, just waiting to be tortured. I thought I should do something to help them! (I have pet industry and rescue group experience, and I bred C.Quad crayfish for a time)

I will vow never to eat lobster.....( I never cared for it anyway ) AND I would love to set something up in my area to help lobsters. I would love to help them and your cause. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for your group.

Sincerely,

C. Brooke Smith
Spokane, WA

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Rhode Island Release:
January 2, 2009:
Andria and her daughter release 7 lobsters in Rhode Island. Many thanks from MLR!

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Letter A New MLR Member:
December 22, 2008:
Hi thereI found your website when I was looking for more likeminded people when it comes to the treatment of lobsters. Personally it makes me sick the way they're cooked...and I come from Prince Edward Island where lobster is a big product and very common in all homes and restaurants. I have to admit I have eaten things with bits of lobster in it before and they are very tasty...but I still boycott eating them because I think the way they're cooked is beyond cruel and I would be proud to have my name on your list of people pledging not to consume lobster for life. :)
Cyndi Merrill

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The Word Spreads
August 2008

More and more people are learning about Maine Lobster Rescue. We've had many people sign up to boycott lobster for life. Several individuals have also released lobsters from the coast of Maine to Connecticut. MLR is making a difference!

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