Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 08/10/07
August 10th, 2007 4:53 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Aug 10, 2007 4:00 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 08/10/07
American Veal Association Announces Resolution to Phase in Group Housing
Earlier this year, the American Veal Association (AVA) voted to phase out the notoriously cruel veal crate confinement system and replace them with group housing systems. Measuring just 2 feet wide and allowing no freedom of movement, veal crates have been long considered one of the cruelest institutions in factory farming. The announced phase out, which is supposed to be complete by 2017, is significant and illustrates that growing consumer awareness is starting to have an impact, but there is still much work to be done. Please visit www.noveal.org to find out the next steps in curtailing the cruelties of the veal industry.
At New York Shelter, Baby Goats Overcome Malnutrition, Rough Start
Skye and Summer were seized from a backyard in New York City, found incarcerated in a box and standing in piles of their own feces. In addition to having been starved, both babies suffered from heavy parasite loads, not an uncommon condition for animals who had endured the kind of neglect Skye and Summer had. Only skin and bones when they arrived at our New York Shelter, TLC and medical attention have put the babies on the long road to recovery. Read more.
Boston Baked Bonz Founder to be Honored at Gala
Boston Baked Bonz is a company dedicated to dogs and the people who love them. Vegan dog treats are handmade with organic whole grains, baked fresh daily and sent right to your door. Company founder John Talbot, along with his partner, Dorr Begnal, will be presented with the Friends of Hilda Club Award at Farm Sanctuary’s Gala for their commitment to farm animals. Also, they are generously sponsoring the Gala through Boston Baked Bonz! Please join us in honoring John and Dorr Sept. 8, and join us in supporting this wonderful company that gives back to the animals and offers delicious treats and gifts for the dogs who make us smile!
www.bostonbakedbonz.com/index2.html
www.farmsanctuary.org/gala/2007/
Happy Birthday to You!
Celebrate your birthday with family, friends and farm animals by scheduling a party at Farm Sanctuary’s New York or California Shelter. Introduce your loved ones to the rescued sanctuary critters as well as the facts about factory farming and vegan diets. Your event reservation will include a guided tour of the farm, space for gathering and vegan cake eating, and fun materials for kids (or adults) to take home. Celebrate good things to come for you and for the animals—make your reservation today!
New York Shelter: www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/ny_party.htm
California Shelter: www.farmsanctuary.org/visit/ca_party.htm
FARM ANIMAL PLACEMENT ALERT
www.farmsanctuary.org/adopt/index_faan_weekly.htm
In the News
Tougher Charges Sought
WIVT/WBGH, August 2, 2007
Eating Meat Is Animal Cruelty
Gainesville Sun, August 9, 2007
Travel Log: The Glen
NASCAR.COM, August 7, 2007
In the Store
“Get Political For Animals and Win the Laws We Need”
MAKE A DONATION TODAY TO HELP FARM ANIMALS IN NEED
secure.vegsource.com/farmsanc/join/donate_alert.htm
About Farm Sanctuary
Photo via Chad Fust
Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, we have worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the “food animal” industry through research and investigations, legal and legislative actions, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Our shelters in Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. For more information about Farm Sanctuary or our programs, please visit www.farmsanctuary.org or call 607-583-2225. To become a Farm Sanctuary member or to make a donation today using our secure online form, please visit: www.farmsanctuary.org/join/donate2.htm. For updates on previous action alerts, please visit: www.farmsanctuary.org/actionalerts/update.htm.
Please forward and distribute widely! Thank you.
Farm Sanctuary, P.O. Box 150 Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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Photo via decade_resister, who was lucky enough to catch Zoop!
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From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Aug 10, 2007 10:42 AM
Subject: Twilight Tour at the New York Shelter, Sept. 15, 2007
Twilight Tour at the New York Shelter, Sept. 15, 2007
Join us for a Twilight Tour and Reception
Join us for a relaxing evening of good food, music, art, and company at our New York Shelter! After a hectic week, let the tranquility of the sanctuary at twilight work its magic. Take an intimate, guided tour of the shelter from 6-7:30 p.m. Sample local wines and snack on vegan hors d’oeuvres while bidding on works by local artists from 7:30-10 p.m.
Participants must be 21 or older. Farm Sanctuary strongly encourages appointing a designated driver for the evening. Free, rustic camping is also available on the farm for the night of Sept. 15. Admission is $10 per person for advanced registrants and $15 at the door. Register online at: secure.vegsource.com/farmsanc/visit/ny_twilight2007.htm for this event or call us at 607-583-2225 ext. 221.
We hope you will join us for this one-of-a-kind event!
Silent Auction Items Needed
Support Farm Sanctuary’s visitor and outreach programs by donating to our first-ever onsite silent auction. Donating items such as original artwork, photography, gift baskets, jewelry, or gift certificates will help raise funds for sanctuary education programs and grassroots community outreach efforts across the country. For more information or to donate, please contact Joan at 607-583-2225 ext. 277 or email: jgusic [at] farmsanctuary.org by Aug. 27.
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