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"I have no doubt that it is a part of the destiny of the human race, in its gradual improvement, to leave off eating animals."
- Henry David Thoreau
Music
"As long as people will shed the blood of innocent creatures there can be no peace, no liberty, no harmony between people. Slaughter and justice cannot dwell together." - Isaac Bashevis Singer
Movies
Try Peaceable Kingdom! Other movies about the way farmed animals are treated, and why we should go vegetarian or vegan are: Meet Your Meat and Earthlings.
"For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love."
- Pythagoras
Television
"Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet."
- Albert Einstein
Myspace Layouts Myspace Layouts
Books
Have you read Dominion by Matthew Scully? Some other books about farmed animal welfare are Diet for a New America by John Robbins, Mad Cowboy by Howard Lyman or Animal Liberation by Peter Singer.
"Don't take life. Instead, release birds, fish, wild animals, farm animals doomed to be slaughtered. And also small creatures such as ants and bees. Be diligent in giving them refuge from fear." -Buddhist Monk
Heroes
"A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite. And to act so is immoral."
- Leo Tolstoy
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Animal Acres is a farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center located just 45 minutes from Los Angeles.
Animal Acres works to promote compassionate living through its farmed animal rescue & refuge efforts, public education & outreach, and advocacy projects to prevent cruelty to farmed animals.
Over 150 rescued farmed animals call Animal Acres "Home Sweet Home" and we invite YOU to become a member of our sanctuary family too! Animal Acres is a volunteer-based organization and we are funded entirely by dedicated animal advocates.
You can help by------
Pitching in at the next Saturday Volunteer Farm Chore Day,
feeding a rescued farmed animal through our Adopt-a-Farmed Animal Project, or by
having a Barn Stall in your name by becoming a member of our Gandhi Society.
Animal Acres was founded by Lorri Bauston, who is considered the “pioneer” of the farmed animal sanctuary movement. In 1986, Lorri co-founded Farm Sanctuary, which opened the country’s first shelter for farmed animals. For 18 years, she directed the group’s shelter and fundraising efforts.
Through her farm animal sanctuary efforts, Lorri has directly saved thousands of animals from the cruelties of factory farms, stockyards and slaughterhouses, and brought national attention to the plight of animals used for “food production.”
We are writing with very sad news. Our sweet friend Hope passed away last week, after one of the most valiant efforts I have ever seen an animal make. As many of you know, Hope was rescued on February 16th from a foreclosed house. We found her on her side, struggling and unable to stand. She was severely emaciated, and her hooves were several inches overgrown – probably the reason she was unable to stand and get to food or water. It is amazing she survived – and even more amazing that the day after she arrived at Animal Acres, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Unfortunately, Hope gave everything for her baby – and it took every last ounce of strength she had. Though we were hopeful her voracious appetite and courage would help her, she never was able to stand after giving birth. She died quietly and comfortably in our arms, surrounded by people who loved her. Her baby, Faith, continues to grow stronger everyday – and though she stopped eating for a day after her mother died – she is back to eating delicious bowls of grain and drinking warm bottles of milk. Faith is comforted by her buddies Baby and Snuggles, two rescued lambs and loving volunteers and caregivers.
We know that many of you worked by our sides, to do everything possible to save Hope. Many of you came to help us give Hope hydrotherapy. Other people lent their acupuncture skills, or help us do her other rehabilitation. And of course, dozens of volunteers helped with the endless blanket washings and barn cleanings. We know you loved her as we do, and we wanted to let you know we are holding a special MEMORIAL for Hope this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in our sanctuary courtyard. We hope you will join us, and THANK YOU sharing your hope and love with us at this difficult time.
Below is the video from when darling Hope was rescued.
You!! Come meet our farmed animal friends and hear about their rescue stories during our special “meet & greet” tours. Cuddle with a cow, give a pig a belly rub, talk to turkeys — and learn why it’s so important to rescue and protect ALL animals.
Animal Acres is open to the public every Sunday and offers one-hour guided tours at 11am and 1pm. No appointment is necessary for Sunday tours. School and group tours (of 10 or more people) are also available by appointment. Please call 661-269-0986 or email us at info@animalacres.org to schedule a school or other special group tour.
Thank MOO from all the critters at Animal Acres.
Animal Acres also holds a Farm Chore Day every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s another great way to visit the sanctuary and meet the animals by helping take care of them! Volunteers must be 16 years of age of older and arrive by 11 a.m.
Animal Acres Members are also welcome to visit Animal Acres by special appointment. Please email us or call if you would like to set up a special visit. If you are not a member, please join Animal Acres today!
Please view, vote, share and favorite, if you like the message. The original 30 second clip was approved as an official video response to the USA government request for video solutions and these two new videos can be too. If they are chosen to win the contest they will air on mainstream media. You can view more of the contest rules here. http://www.flu.gov/psa/psacontest1.html
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Please let your friends know via email and consider posting the youtube link on online social sites too. your 5 star rating can get the question answered!
Countdown to Copenhagen & Compassionate Consumption – YOUR vote will make THE difference
“Stop eating Meat - and heal our Planet!” is a document that will send a clear message to all the government leaders participating in the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.
And to all my other new friends via Animal Acres: help!
I want to volunteer, but have no reliable transportation. Anyone willing to carpool me up to Action will be rewarded with eternal gratitude and gas money. :)
I'm also available for weddings and bar mitzvahs. ;)
On June 13th 2009, the charity Macmillan Cancer Support is holding its annual 'Big Fish' event to raise funds, where people are sponsored to fish and can win prizes such as for the heaviest fish caught.
Ironically, the founder of Macmillan Cancer Support, Douglas Macmillan, was himself a vegetarian and an outspoken advocate for animal welfare!!
THERE IS VERY LITTLE TIME LEFT! Please help us to stop this cruel and barbaric event from taking place.
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