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Voiceless People's Choice- Please vote for Little Oak!
I know not too many people are lurking here these days, but for those who are, Little Oak Sanctuary is located just outside of Canberra in rural NSW and is home to a range of animals who have been rescued from unfortunate circumstances ( Read more... ) -
History
Just came across an interesting book "No Animal Food" by Rupert H. Wheldon.
This is your standard this is why you shouldn't use animal products and here are some recipes type of thing. Lots of number on agricultural production, how animals are treated, the increase in disease with the increase in meat consumption, nutrition advice and the like. Also ( Read more... ) -
Hugletts Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary Appeal
Please see below the cut about a specific emergency appeal for Hugletts Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary in East Sussex. Hugletts Wood is a primarily a sanctuary for cow but many sheep and birds (geese, chickens, ducks etc) also live there. Further information about the amazing work they do can be found on their facebook page:
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Linkies...
Just a quick post of some interesting articles I've seen over the past couple of weeks:
* The case of Jimmy (a 26 year old chimp currently imprisioned in a Rio zoo) will be before the Brazilian courts next week. As Jimmy prefers painting to playing a group of lawyers and animal rights groups are seeking to secure Jimmy's release using the principle ( Read more... ) -
Film: Making The Connection
The Vegan Society and Environment Films have come together to produce a contemporary film about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. With views on veganism from a wide variety of people, including chefs, an MP, atheletes, a dietician, environmentalists, stock free farmers and a poet it's a rather excellent film.
It can be seen in full here. ( Read more... ) -
Ruby Tuesday's Bakery
Greenwich Market is a fantastic place to be. Lots of interesting stalls selling small press books, clothing and jewelry from local designers, interesting handicrafts and a delicious number of food stalls.
I must admit though this is the stall I always seek out...
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EVA turns ten
Congratulations to the Ethical Vegetarian Alternative (EVA) in Belgium on their tenth birthday this week. You might remember them from the Donderdag Veggiedag (Thursday Veggieday) campaign which was adopted by the city of Ghent.
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For Perthies...
The Cat Haven is once again looking for foster carers, feel free to pass on to anyone who you think might be able to help:
"Although it seems strange with the sunny weather we've been having, Cat Haven is in the midst of yet another nasty cat flu outbreak and we are facing putting to sleep beautiful, re-homable cats just because they are sneezing! ( Read more... )
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