While diet might be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “vegan”, it can also apply to clothing, cosmetics, and more! Animal Place promotes ethical veganism. This means a person’s choices and lifestyle seeks to avoid cruelty and suffering at all practical costs. Living compassionately just takes a little know-how. […]
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Did you know that many employers will match (sometimes triple) your gift to Animal Place? Some companies include retirees and spouses in their matching gift programs. Your donation could be used to help more animals in need in two easy steps! Step 1: Find out if your company offers a workplace matching gift program! How?
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I am writing to ask for your help in caring for two sickly calves! An emergency call came in about two calves rescued from a dairy farm. Samuel and Hank needed immediate veterinary care. Born that day, Samuel had not nursed from his own mom. Your $50 donation provides veterinary hospitalization to animals in need,
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It’s almost impossible to think about Thanksgiving, without thinking about eating turkey. Many of us have fond memories of sitting around the table with loved ones, enjoying a shared food experience. But, if there is a turkey on your table, there is violence on your plate. 264 million turkeys are killed for their flesh every
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Our Animal Care team works hard day in and day out to care for nearly 400 animals who call Animal Place home. Whether it’s mucking out barns, providing individualized medical treatment, or giving belly rubs, animal caregivers stay busy. Check out some of the highlights and challenges of animal caregiving. The Highlights “I am able
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Happy Halloween compassionate humans! The only thing scarier than ghosts and goblins, is non-vegan Halloween candy! Beware of whey, gelatin, and carmine – eek! Use our list of 99 animal-free candies, to have a festive, and compassionate Halloween! (Psst 86 of these candies can be found at Animal Place’s Vegan Republic in Berekely, CA) Fruity
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As a kid during the festival and fair season, getting to touch and interact with the animals in petting zoos was a favorite activity. I pet and fed goats, sheep, and even the occasional llama! As an animal lover, this was a dream come true. Now, as an adult, I understand that petting zoos are
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While diet might be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term “vegan”, it can also apply to clothing, cosmetics, and more! Animal Place promotes ethical veganism. This means a person’s choices and lifestyle seeks to avoid cruelty and suffering at all practical costs. Below is a list of companies that
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Each October 2nd, activists across the globe fast in honor of the billions of animals who are slaughtered for their flesh. Below are 8 of the many reasons individuals fast.Farmed animals are often deprived of water and food for hours, sometimes DAYS, leading up to their slaughter. In the United States, farmed animals can be
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After a long drive up, three baby goats arrived to Animal Place yesterday, and we couldn’t be more excited! The three came from a dairy farm, where they were unwanted because they are male and cannot produce milk. Typically on goat dairy farms, males are sold for slaughter. They are often castrated without pain relief,
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