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Britain votes

10,000 Birds

A campaign was launched this week to vote for Britain’s National bird. Of course the (again just the one, Common ) Cuckoo , one of our most anticipated migrants, is a bye-word for all things British and must be considered. A strong publicity campaign will keep the Robin at the forefront of everyone’s mind during the winter.

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Purina’s Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart

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Purina, Kroger, and animal lover Trista Sutter, from ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” have teamed up to launch the third-annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while donating funds to animal welfare organizations nationwide. Tags: events. Be sure to send it in !

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On Small Victories

Animal Person

Both, of course, were seen as victories, but the article's author, Richard Foot, asks: Do such successes mean the animal rights movement is winning its long, controversial campaigns to gain the same legal protections for animals as those ascribed to humans? Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language.

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Purina donates $200,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

4 The Love Of Animals

So of course when we got this press release about Purnia Cat Chow and their efforts to raise funds for Komen, we were very excited to share it with you! Komen for the Cure and will raise awareness for breast cancer through the Purina Cat Chow Connected for the Cause campaign. Tags: events. Komen foundation.

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Great Question About Obama Pup

Animal Person

This is why I didn't campaign for a greyhound--it raises their profile. Of course, a "mutt" from a shelter would have been the optimal situation, though from what they Obama's say, that would have been impossible.) Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. Would it matter?" Maybe both. I don't think we know the answer. (Of

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On Deep Vegan Outreach and Dr. Ray Greek

Animal Person

Immediate Projects and Short-term Goals include a letter writing campaign to policy experts "to encourage them to emphasize veganism as crucial for avoiding runaway ecological crisis and renewing the earth and all its inhabitants.". Of course, the name brings Deep Ecology to mind, which is a plus in my mind. Ray Greek on the Feb.

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On Being a Minority Within a Minority

Animal Person

Of course there are oodles of vegetarians who mention veganism and how difficult and restricting it is, and overall I'm having a fairly disheartening experience. What I have found above all is that treading lightly is the best course of action. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. And I'm experiencing the rarity of my beliefs.

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