Farm Sanctuary News: Big Stars Speak Up for California Cows

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September 17, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BULLETIN“Bones†star Emily Deschanel gives fans a peek at Green With Glamour's new products with her "Eco-faves." And, a portion of every "Eco-fave" sale goes to Farm

Sanctuary!OUR BLOGSSept. 16, 2009 - The Fruits of Compassionate Labor Sept. 17, 2009 - Calling All Californians - Cows Need Your Help TODAY! Sept. 15, 2009 - WalkS-P-I-R-I-T! Sept. 17, 2009 - Compassion is ContagiousCALENDAR OF EVENTS

09 - 10/09 - Walk for Farm Animals

9/12 - 9/20/09 - Pennsylvania Week for the Animals

09/25/09 - NYC Food and Climate Change: The Meat of the Matter PresentationIN THE NEWS ASSOCIATED PRESSSept. 4, 2009Goat wanders into nursing home in the Bronx

LOS ANGELES TIMESAug. 23, 2009'Vegan fashion' is not an oxymoronHELP THE ANIMALSFEATURED MERCHANDISEKids love our new “Meet Me, Don't Eat Me. Visit Farm Sanctuary†T-shirt. $14The Vegan Table is a vital at-home vegan dining guide with 200 great recipes for celebrating. $19.99

 

 

Big Stars Speak Up for California CowsBill Maher, Bob Barker, Kim Basinger, and a host of other celebrity supporters join Farm Sanctuary in reaching out to Governor Schwarzenegger, urging him to sign a bill to ban the cruel practice of docking dairy cows’ tails. Read more.

 

 

 

 

Ducks Saved by Heroic Act of CompassionWhen good Samaritan Rina Deych and her son Julian decided to go food shopping on a rainy Saturday afternoon, they didn’t suspect that a trip to the local grocery store would turn into a dramatic rescue of three helpless young ducks. Read more.

 

 

 

Step Right Up … It’s Walk Time!Farm animals need YOU to advocate for change. You can help by joining our 2009 Walk for Farm Animals this fall. Whether you walk the Walk or donate to support this critical effort, you’ll be sending an important message of hope and compassion to one and all.

 

 

 

 

Help Expose the Truth Behind LabelsFarm Sanctuary’s Truth Behind Labels Campaign exposes the myth behind “humane†animal products. Learn more about it, and then help us spread the word by distributing our “The Truth Behind ‘Humane’ Meat, Milk and Eggs†brochure.

 

 

 

 

 

Third NYC Goat Rescued in 30 DaysLast month, we introduced you to Isadora and Duncan, two goats rescued on NYC’s Hutchinson River Parkway. About 30 days later, another tiny and sickly baby goat was found wandering the grounds of a nursing home near the same busy road. Read more.

 

 

 

 

Call for Artwork and Auction ItemsFarm animal-inspired auction items are needed for our Thanksgiving Celebration FOR the Turkeys. Held on Nov. 21, this compassionate holiday event raises critical funds for our rescue and protection efforts. To donate or obtain more information, contact Carolyn.

 

 

 

 

“Gene Baur’s Bloggings†Makes a MoveGene’s popular blog has recently moved to Typepad to join our family of Farm Sanctuary blogs. His new and improved blog not only looks sharper, but it’s more reader friendly, too. Check it out, add it to your blog roll and to the blog’s RSS feed today!

 

 

 

 

Visit Farm Sanctuary This Fall Don’t miss your chance to meet the rescued animals at Farm Sanctuary. Guided tours are offered through October at both our California and New York Shelters. Get more information about our hours and locations, and make your plans to visit us soon!

 

 

 

 

Use the Library to Create ChangeWith school starting back up, library outreach is a really effective form of advocacy. Get started by reading our “Making Hay†entry Bookmark This: Recommended Reading, and Library Loveliness and checking out our tips on library outreach.

 

 

 

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