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Animal Rights 2011 National Conference
Attend the animal rights movement’s largest and longest-running conference. Features include: – 100 expert presenters including Gene Baur, Bruce Friedrich, Alex Hershaft, Melanie Joy, Shannon Keith, Erica Meier, Dawn Moncrieffe, Alex Pacheco, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Will Potter, Sam Simon, Nathan Runkle. More speakers at: http://www.arconference.org/speakers.htm – 90 exhibits from groups including 600 Million Stray Dogs Need [...]
The Biggest Circus Protest On Earth
Join Last Chance for Animals in protesting the cruel use of animals in the circus. A place where they are brutally trained to perform unnatural tricks, chained and confined to small cages and pens, and trucked around the country for months on end. Ringling Bros. Circus has repeatedly failed to meet minimal federal animal welfare standards for the care of animals used in exhibition.
Pictures from Praha
When we were deciding the second destination of our Central Europe honeymoon it was a toss-up between Prague or Budapest. I eventually made the executive decision to go with Prague. We both agreed that our three days in Praha were the highlight of our trip. Here’s a recap.
Persecution of Animal Activists in Spain
Anti-terrorist units in Spain armed with guns and accompanied by dogs, entered the houses of 12 animal rights activists. They accused the activists of having carried out a mass liberation of minks from a fur farm in Galicia in 2007. Computers and material such as tshirts and badges were seized and the activists were held for 72 hours before being charged. Nine activists were released on bail, while another three remain today in custody.
Animal Acres 4th of July Pignic
Did you know that pigs love belly rubs, and that cows like to give kisses? You’ll learn this and more at our fun and educational day for kids and critters! Activities include feeding the animals, veggie picnic food, face-painting, childrens activities, and our special humane tours that help teach children to be kind to ALL animals. $10.00 per person includes free soydog and beverage. No reservations required.
Follow Your Heart Market 40 Year Celebration
Follow Your Heart was started in June of 1970, so this Reunion will be the culmination of our 40th year celebration! This reunion will be for all former employees, customers and long time friends and family of Follow Your Heart and Earth Island. Time: Saturday, June 25 · 11:00am – 11:00pm Check out the Facebook [...]
L.A. Vegan Beer Fest Benefitting ARME
Saturday June 25th at The Roxy 1pm – 5pm Admission includes unlimited craft beer, vegan bands, food for sale from local vegan businesses and vegan food trucks! Advance tickets on sale now! General Admission $40 VIP Admission $50 (includes VIP lounge access and early entry at noon) Non-Drinking $15 Proceeds from the event will be [...]
Gentle Barn’s Annual Golf Tournament
Join Aimee Garcia, Bailey Chase, Dave Coulier, Dennis Haysbert and Kevin Farley at Gentle Barn’s Annual Golf Tournament. It will be a great day of golf and giveaways. You will be supporting Gentle Barn and can win great raffle prizes as well as participating in a live auction. Friday, June 24, 2011 Robinson Ranch Valley [...]
Animal Acres Compassionate Cooking Demonstrations
Join with noted vegan cooks and speakers to learn how to make vegan cheese, raw foods, decadent desserts, and more, while learning how to incorporate compassion into your life, every time you sit down for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Enjoy cooking demonstrations and special guest presentations and samples every hour on the hour! Be prepared [...]
“My Vegan Journey”
Follow Dave, a student in the UK, who has been challenged by his friend to try out veganism for 3 weeks. Dave tries discover what it is that makes people demonstrate for the animal rights cause and decides whether or not he’ll be persuaded to remain vegan after the experiment.
Galapagos Preservation Society Fundraiser at Veggie Grill in Santa Monica
Veggie Grill in Santa Monica is hosting a benefit for Galapagos Preservation Society on June 8th! Dine in or order take-out at the all-vegan restaurant from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.- mention that you’re there for Galapagos Preservation Society and 50% of your bill will be generously donated to them! Whatever money is raised from [...]
Free Stuff Friday From PETA2
We are joining up with PETA2 to give away 2 Father’s Day packages as part of Free Stuff Friday! Click on the link for your chance to win one of two leather-free Vegan Collection belt/wallet sets. Comment on the page and tell PETA2 why your dad deserves to win these cruelty-free accessories.
COK: Effective Advocacy 101 Workshop
Have you wanted to volunteer with Compassion Over Killing but didn’t know where to start? Are you a long-time COK volunteer but want to learn about how to you can be an even more effective advocate for the animals? Here’s your chance! Join COK on Sun., June 5 from 10am to noon at the COK’s [...]
Honoring Hidden Heroes: A Special Evening With Bob Barker
Join Bob Barker and Mercy For Animals for an unforgettable evening to honor and support the brave undercover investigators who risk their safety to expose and end cruelty to farmed animals. This special fundraising event also celebrates Mr. Barker’s over 30 years of groundbreaking activism on behalf of animals, including his generous support of MFA’s [...]
New Womens Clutch Wallets Now Available
We’re excited to announce the arrival of three new clutch wallets for the ladies! The Jenna, a wallet made with storage in mind, features two large bill slots, two zipper coin pockets, two ID windows and six credit card slots. The Amelia, a practical clutch wallet that has eight card slots, two zippered compartments and [...]
ARME Bake Sale & Adoption Event
Come get some amazing vegan goodies by Clara’s Cakes and check out ARME’s adoptable animals! Support their non-profit work by also supporting an up-and-coming vegan star, Clara Polito! Sunday, May 29 · 9:00am – 2:00pm Locali Conscious Convenience 5825 Franklin Avenue Los Angeles, California For more information visit the Facebook event page.
Vegan in Vienna
At the beginning of May, my wife and I took off on our honeymoon. We had originally booked an amazing trip to Cairo, but that was canceled due to the continued unrest. After weighing our options we went with Central Europe. Check out our thoughts on Vienna.
Rescue of Hens for Día Internacional de Derechos Animales
Although I don’t speak Spanish and don’t understand a word that’s being spoken, this video still speaks volumes. Activists from the organization Rescate Abierto rescued eleven chickens from a factory farm. You can see the horrible conditions the animals were taken from but you also get to see the happy ending for the eleven that got out.
Worldfest
The WorldFest 2011 Earth Day Festival will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at the beautiful outdoor setting of Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, CA. We welcome our attendees to a magnificent day filled with entertainment, education and enlightenment. The combination of great music, empowering speakers, environmental, humanitarian and animal welfare non-profits, kids’ activities and a delicious food court make for an earth-friendly experience that is sure to be inspiring and enjoyable for all.
Best Friends Super Adoption Event
Saturday and Sunday May 21-22, 2011 (yes, that’s right – it’s a 2-day event!) Saturday, May 21- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, May 22 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM La Brea Tar Pits Park Purebreds, mix breeds, small dogs, large dogs, playful kittens, cool cats and everything in between will be there looking [...]
Benefit for Pelican Rescue Team at Veggie Grill
Join Zoli Teglas & Shannon Keith on May 19th from 5pm to 11pm at Veggie Grill in West Hollywood for a benefit for his non-profit org Pelican Rescue Team! Go eat at Veggie Grill and remember when you place your order mention “THIS IS FOR PELICAN RESCUE TEAM”. To find out more information, visit http://www.pelicanrescueteam.com/ [...]
Vegans in Vegas: Bachelor Party 2011
This spring, vegan and veg-interested men are invited to gather in Las Vegas, Nev. for a first-of-its-kind event to socialize, learn, combat stereotypes and showcase the benefits of a plant based diet. The four day event will take place May 19 – 22, 2011 and feature free informal educational sessions as well as group activities and the world famous Las Vegas entertainment and nightlife.
2011 LA Pet Super Adoption
Best Friends Animal Society is hosting their bi-annual “Super Adoption Event” on May 21-22. They will have purebreds, mix breeds, small dogs, large dogs, playful kittens, cool cats and rabbits all available for adoption along with various vendors selling items for your current companion animals. This event is not to be missed by any animal lover! Spread the word and check out the promo video.
Vegan Cinco de Mayo
Beer and Wine by The Other Door Bar. The do not add any animal-based fillers to their beer or wine. Food by: – Mama’s Hot Tamales – Doomie’s Home Cookin’ – Mandoline Grill – Fresh Fries – The Frankenstand All having a 100% vegan food menu for this occasion! There is NO COVER CHARGE at [...]