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Vegetarian Network of Dallas commemorates World Farm Animals Day and Primate Liberation Week on Saturday, Oct 13 at the Mystics, Mutts and Moonpies festival. Last year, we had a wonderful time and effectively spoke for the animals at MMM, a "Festive Bark in the Park." If you would like to table with us and you have not yet contacted Margaret, please do so by Friday at 972 578 0370 or dogs_goodDetails follow:What: Mystics, Mutts and

Moonpies Festival Where: Stone Tables at White Rock Lake (near corner of Buckner Blvd & Lake Highlands Dr.) When: Saturday, Oct 13, 11 AM to 5 PM Why: Benefits Weim Rescue & other rescued dogs/cats find new homes! Cost:

Free to general public. For Directions, go to www.mysticsmuttsandmoonpies.com and click on directions or if you are coming from Northwest Highway: Go south on Buckner Rd. At the second traffic light, turn right on Lake Highlands Dr. As soon as you turn on to Lake Highlands Dr, you will take a left on to Tiffany Way. The festival will be straight ahead at the Stone Tables. WFAD 2007 Report WFAD 2007 Provided a Worldwide Voice for Animals Street Demo - Washington, D.C. People around the world took a stand against cruelty in honor of the 25th annual observance of World Farm Animals Day. More than 400 communities

throughout all 50 U.S. states and two dozen other countries were represented in this global outcry. The occasion, observed on or around October 2nd, exposes and memorializes the pointless suffering and death of 50 billion cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens, and other innocent animals in the world�s factory farms and slaughterhouses. Packed "Meat" Demo - Tel-Aviv, Israel WFAD coordinators hosted a wide variety of activities. Educational events, such

as information tables, exhibits, video screenings and leafleting, explained the reality behind meat production. Participants displayed WFAD banners and posters and distributed colorful WFAD handouts. Food-centered events, such as feed-ins and vegan food samplings, demonstrated the great taste of cruelty-free products. Dramatic events, such as vigils, memorial services, marches and �die-ins,� captured media attention and the public's imagination. This year�s featured event was the �cage-in� where demonstrators confined themselves in cages to represent animals imprisoned in factory farms. "Stages of Meat" Demo - Washington, D.C. In the U.S. capital, FARM coordinated an unforgettable protest in front of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The multi-pronged event depicted "The Stages of Meat,� providing a representation of cruel confinement, brutal slaughter, and packaged "food." Rather than animals, people (or human forms) sat inside cages, hung from a slaughter line, and became transformed into a package of meat. View the full DC report with photos. Vigil - Hatfield, PA Activities also took place in 31 universities, educating college students with information tables, exhibits, food samples, video screenings, and more. Marches for farmed animals were held in 45 U.S. cities and several other countries. PETA activists coordinated 50 attention-grabbing KFC protests, exposing the horrific conditions chickens are forced to endure. Humane societies, animal

shelters, and sanctuaries distributed colorful handouts to visitors offering free Veg Starter Kits and weekly recipes. The specially designed cards carry the headline, �Because you care about animals� and explain the connection between our animal companions and those used for food. Of special note, Massachusetts high school students arranged a �die-in.� Pennsylvania demonstrators coordinated a vigil outside of three slaughterhouses, holding 10 large candles, each representing 5 billion animals who die each year for food. California groups used animal costumes and large

signs. Florida activists showed graphic factory farm and slaughter footage on �body screens.� Public officials issued proclamations noting the importance of this day. They spoke out against the exceptionally cruel crowding and deprivation that prevail in today�s factory farms and stockyards. Proclamations were issued by the governors of Connecticut, Idaho and Iowa, and by the mayors of Baltimore, Houston, Kansas City, Phoenix and Pittsburgh. Letters to newspaper editors promoting the WFAD message of compassion were sent to more than 600 publications. Bus cards are currently

running in 500 vehicles throughout Boston, Los Angeles, Manhattan, New York, and Philadelphia. We are also placing billboards in major cities encouraging millions of commuters to "ChooseVeg.� There's still to time to sponsor a billboard for only $300. Click now to sponsor a WFAD billboard. (Smaller donations will be combined.) Funeral March - Tel Aviv, Israel World Farm Animals Day was exceptionally well-represented internationally with activities taking place in two dozen other countries. Activists in Canada hosted a dozen events. Several groups in Israel coordinated creative events including nude activists packaged like frozen meat, unique costumes, and a two-hour funeral march. Outreach in Croatia offered vegan food samples and a video screening. New Zealand hosted a massive Vegetarian Food & Lifestyle Festival. In India, more than 70 groups held lectures, marches, rallies, educational events, and more. Information Table - Zagreb, Croatia Other participating countries included Australia, Belgium, Chile, Congo, Cyprus, England, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda (visit the Global Events Directory). Thanks to compassionate people everywhere, World Farm Animals Day and related events are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. and around the world. While the official WFAD date is October 2nd, activists continue to take a stand for farmed animals

and remain active throughout the month of October, culminating in World GO VEGAN Days (see below). Colorful handouts are still available for distribution in your community � request postcards now at www.farmusa.org! What�s Next? World GO VEGAN Days celebrations, coordinated by In Defense of Animals (IDA) and co-presented by FARM, will be taking place from October 27th through 29th � it�s an

excellent opportunity to introduce others to the benefits of veganism by encouraging restaurants in your area to offer discounted meals and specials during the three-day celebration. Visit the website at www.WorldGoVeganDays.com. Coming in November... Gentle Thanksgiving! Now that you�ve informed your friends and community about the suffering of farmed animals, encourage them to choose a vegan diet by hosting a Gentle Thanksgiving. Check it out at www.GentleThanksgiving.org. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ World Farm Animals

Day is coordinated by FARM, a non-profit public interest organization based in Washington, DC. This year's observance is co-sponsored by In Defense of Animals. Other participating groups include PETA, Compassion Over Killing, Mercy for Animals, and Vegan Outreach. FARM - 10101 Ashburton Lane, Bethesda MD 20817. To ,

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