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Terrific veterinary dermatologist and allergy specialist in Santa Barbara -- Jean Greek.

2011-10-12T15:38:42Z

I had meant to send this to my Santa Barbara list but am shocked to learn, after all these years, that I actually don't have a separate Santa Barbara list! So I am sending to all my California folks -- if you don't live anywhere near Santa Barbara you can discard it or preferably forward it to somebody who does.
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I wanted to make sure my animal advocacy friends in the Santa Barbara area all know Dr Jean Greek, a board certified veterinarian specializing in dermatology and allergies. Jean is an animal advocate, who has co-authored classic books such as "Sacred Cows and Golden Geese: The human cost of experiments on animals." She lives with countless rescues of many species. It is so nice to deal with a vet who is also an advocate for animals; you can be sure that her heart is in her healing profession and you never need worry that her choices and recommendations will be guided by anything other than her knowledge as to what will be best for your companion.

Jean has just moved to a new office on State Street -- its got that fresh spanking brand new smell yet it is warm and cozy. Her competent and friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Paula pitbull practically bounds out of the car park and towards the office door whenever we have to go see Auntie Jean. You should definitely go see her if your fur kids have any skin or allergy issues. You can learn more about Dr Jean Greek and her new clinic at
http://www.vet-dermatology.com/about-us.aspx

Yours and the animals',
Karen Dawn

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Date: Wed Oct 12 15:38:42 2011

Hidden Heroes Party honoring undercover investigators -- Hollywood, Saturday June 4

2011-05-25T18:43:17Z

I am sending a reminder to Angelenos (and other folks within driving distance) that Mercy for Animals' Hidden Heroes party, celebrating the work of our movement's undercover investigators, is coming up a week from Saturday -- June 4. Bob Barker is being honored for his support, and one of the investigators will be talking about his experiences. It will be a lovely event for the most worthwhile of causes. I look forward to seeing you there.

Details are on line at:
WWW.hiddenheroesparty.com

The following comes from Nathan Runkle and Mercy for Animals:
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You are cordially invited to join Bob Barker and Mercy For Animals for an unforgettable evening http://www.hiddenheroesparty.com to honor and support the brave undercover investigators who risk their safety to expose and end cruelty to farmed animals. MFA's Executive Director Nathan Runkle will be joined at the celebration by one of the organization's former investigators, who will share his touching first-hand accounts of working on the frontlines.

Hosted by James Costa at his beautiful home in the Hollywood Hills, this inspiring event will also serve to celebrate Mr. Barker's more than 30 years of groundbreaking activism on behalf of animals, including his generous support of MFA's investigative campaigns http://www.mercyforanimals.org/investigations.aspx which have led to landmark criminal convictions, national corporate policy changes, legislative victories, and inspired countless consumers to explore cruelty-free cuisine.

Event details are as follow:

June 4th, 2011

6 p.m. - VIP Cocktail Party with Bob Barker ($500)
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Main Event ($100)

Private Residence in the Hollywood Hills, California

The event will feature open bars with mixed drinks and wine. Vegan hors
d'oeuvres and desserts will also be available. For more details about the
event, and to purchase your tickets, please visit http://HiddenHeroesParty.com

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss our exciting sponsorship
opportunities, please feel free to contact Matt Rice at mattr@mercyforanimals.org or directly at 347-839-6464.

As always, thank you for everything you do to build a kinder and more compassionate world for all creatures.

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Date: Wed May 25 18:43:17 2011

LA events: Genesis Awards March 19, COK launch party tomorrow, March 12!

2011-03-11T17:20:17Z

Okay Angelenos (or other Californians who like to travel a bit) -- two great events coming up shortly -- one more low key but lots of fun, then one about as high key and gorgeous as we get:
-- Compassion Over Killing are opening a Los Angeles office, yippee, and have their launch party this Saturday, March 12.
-- And the glamorous Genesis Awards take place at the Century Plaza Hotel next Saturday, March 19.

Compassion Over Killing is a wonderful group, based in Washington DC.
The Los Angeles office launch party is tomorrow, Saturday March 12, in Torrance, from 7-10pm.
Come along, eat scrumptious vegan food, learn about COK's fantastic work from executive director Erica Meier and meet the new Outreach director, who will be heading up the Los Angeles office, Jaya Bhumitra. Minimum recommended is just $25 for a fun party and all you can eat feast.
Go to http://www.cok.net/feat/laparty/ to get your ticket by donating on line -- and check out all the fabulous food sponsors while you are there!

The Genesis Awards are next Saturday! I think most people on this list are familiar with this annual star studded event organized by the Humane Society of the United States, at which celebrity presenters give awards to members of the media who have shone the spotlight on animal cruelty. It's like an animal friendly Oscars, but the feast is vegan and compassion colors all of the glamour. It's a beautiful event.
Go to http://www.humanesociety.org/about/events/genesis_awards/ to learn more, see the list of this year's nominees, and to purchase tickets.

I am sending this notice to all my California contacts, not just Los Angeles, because I know plenty of people make quite a trek every year to come in for the Genesis Awards. Hope to see you there!

Yours and the animals',
Karen Dawn

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Date: Fri Mar 11 17:20:17 2011

Jane Velez Mitchell book signing, then Moby at PCRM Leg party, Sat Feb 12 in West Hollywood!

2011-02-02T15:08:44Z

Angelenos,
(Actually I am sending this to all of California because this is well worth a trip down or up the coast.)

We have two fantastic events coming up, both on the same night, Saturday February 12, but both in the same neighborhood and not at totally overlapping times so hopefully many folks, like me, will decide to go to both.

The wonderful Jane Velez Mitchell had a new book released yesterday -- Addict Nation. You can watch the trailer here: http://addictnation.org/watch-the-trailer
Of course outspoken vegan Jane cites meat as one of America's most destructive addictions!

Her Los Angeles reading and book signing is at
Book Soup -- Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood
Saturday February 12 at 5pm.
It is going to be packed so if you are planning on coming please RSVP to addictnation@gmail.com

On the same night, from 6-9, in the same neighborhood, the wonderful PCRM -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine -- is having an evening benefiting the PCRM Legislative Fund.
PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D., and PCRM director of government and public affairs Elizabeth Kucinich will both be speaking, and the special music guest is Moby!
And the event is only $50!
Contact Debbi Miller at 202-527-7340 or dmiller@PCRM.org to learn more and to reserve your space as the event will shortly be sold out.
To learn more about the PCRM Legislative Fund go to http://pcrmlf.org/

See you next Saturday?

Yours and the animals',
Karen Dawn

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Date: Wed Feb 2 15:08:44 2011

Animal Acres Hoe Down this Saturday, June 12, noon-5pm

2010-06-08T09:51:19Z

Hey there Californians:

If you have never been to Animal Acres, this Saturday is the perfect time to come. The annual country hoe down is on! There are tours at noon, speeches from 1:30-3:30, and then there's a fabulous party 3:30-5pm -- with Sierra Nevada and Gardein as sponsors, Yeehaw!

I am speaking, and will be sharing delightful cartoons from Thanking the Monkey as well as fun and useful advocacy tips. The lovely and charismatic founder of Animal Acres (original co-founder of Farm Sanctuary) Lorri Houston is also speaking, and so are "Sexy Vegan" chef Brian Patton, and the founder of Vegan Toastmasters Dave Rutan.

You are guaranteed a lovely day. Come with family and friends, or come alone and introduce yourself to me so we can pet some pigs together.

Here's the info: http://www.animalacres.org/events/pre_hoedown_2010.html
Please spread the word!

And here's a recent beautiful Huffington Post piece about Animal Acres: http://tinyurl.com/29y6ql3

See you Saturday?

Yours and the animals',
Karen Dawn

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Date: Tue Jun 8 09:51:19 2010

House and turkey-sitter needed this weekend for four nights Jan 16-20

2010-01-12T15:53:05Z

My lovely turkeys, Monty and Marsha, have not yet gone to their permanent home, and I am going out of town this weekend for four nights, starting Saturday, and need somebody to turkey-sit. It should be a pleasant gig in my cottage on a cliff in Pacific Palisades overlooking the Malibu beaches. There is even a hot tub on the patio. And there is a lovely big flat screen TV with HBO and what-not. And two adorable turkeys for company. I need somebody to sleep here so I know they are safe, put them in their coop at night and let them out in the morning, feed them and clean up a little turkey poo, and hopefully hang out here in the day so that they can strut around the front garden. You might want to do some wikipedia reading on turkeys as neighbors stop by all day long on their walks to the bluffs and ask questions. It is fun. Perfect for somebody studying or with lots of computer work or reading to catch up on.
I can pay about $50 a night -- there is not a whole lot to do. Just come stay in this pleasant place.
Please email me your number if you can do it. And if we don't know each other please provide references.
Yours and the animals',
Karen

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Date: Tue Jan 12 15:53:05 2010

DawnWatch: Danger of proposed vet tax in LA Times op-ed -- 12/8/08

2008-12-09T08:43:15Z

The Monday, December 8 Los Angeles Times included an op-ed dealing with an issue which could be of grave importance to pets throughout California. The piece, by Jennifer Fearing, the chief economist for the Humane Society of the United States, deals with a proposed tax on veterinary bills and is headed, "Fido can't balance the budget." (Page A 19.)

Fearing opens:

"Across California, municipal animal shelters and humane societies are reporting increases in pet relinquishments this year as high as 30%. Families losing their homes in the credit crisis or losing their jobs are dropping off their Fluffies and Fidos, adding moral and emotional insult to economic injury.

"And Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has found a way to make matters worse. Included in his November budget proposal, but lost amid major political hot potatoes like the vehicle license fee, was a plan to add a sales tax to veterinary services as part of the solution to the state's multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. In other words, because state leaders failed in their basic responsibility to keep government functioning, pet owners may have to foot the bill, and pets themselves may pay the ultimate price."

She discusses some government programs, such as spay-neuter programs, and tells us:
"With a sales tax possibly increasing to 10.25% in Los Angeles County, the governor's tax idea would thus take nearly a quarter of a million dollars from these critical local programs that help care for abandoned animals and prevent unwanted births."

And she comments:

"Under Schwarzenegger's proposal, these medical expenses now would be lumped into a proposed category of taxable services such as 'appliance and furniture repair, vehicle repair.' Does the governor really think repairing dishwashers and Dodges is the same as 'repairing' dogs?

"The state doesn't tax cosmetic surgeries, so why should we tax an essential medical cost for animals? We can't skimp on veterinary care without jeopardizing the health and safety of our pets and other animals in our collective care."

She writes:

"This new financial burden would not only result in less medical care for animals, it would almost certainly result in more dogs and cats being abandoned or relinquished to animal shelters. It is bad policy that would add to the taxpayers' burden through higher animal-control and sheltering costs, increase the cost of caring for animals raised for food and be a step backward in the otherwise progressive trajectory toward our treatment of animals."

You'll find the full terrific piece on line at:
http://tinyurl.com/6dubro

As legislators look to the letters to the editor page as a barometer of public opinion, please write. And your letter will let the Los Angeles Times know that animal friendly pieces are of interest to their readers and appreciated. The Los Angeles Times takes letters at letters@latimes.com

Always include your full name, address, and daytime phone number when sending a letter to the editor. Remember that shorter letters are more likely to be published. And please be sure not to use any comments or phrases from any alerts in your letters to the editor. Editors are looking for original responses from their readers.

Californians can learn more about this issue, and get involved, at the California Veterinary Medical Association website http://www.cvma.net/

Yours and the animals',
Karen Dawn

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Date: Tue Dec 9 08:43:14 2008

Last 2008 Monkey Events -- with Turkeys and Actors! 12/9/08 and 12/14/08

2008-12-08T11:57:03Z

Join Bruce and Emily Turkey, as well as actors Bruce Greenwood and Emily Deschanel, over the next week.
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I send a reminder to California DawnWatch subscribers that my wards Bruce and Emily Turkey, featured with me in the Los Angeles Times on Thanksgiving Day (see http://tinyurl.com/5w9huu) will be part of two events where you can meet them, and cuddle them (they are in ambassador training) this week.

Los Angeles Westsiders (or anybody else) might like to come to a reading this Tuesday, December 9, at the Santa Monica Library Fairview Branch at 7pm. I will have Bruce and Emily with me and will sell books and do a signing after the event -- a good place to pick up signed copies for holiday presents.

Then, on Sunday, December 14, Bruce and Emily turkey will be retired to Animal Acres Sanctuary with the help of their namesakes, actors Bruce Greenwood (you've seen him in all sorts of things including 13 Days and John From Cincinnati, and he is the captain in the new Star Trek movie!) and Emily Deschanel (Bones).
Bruce and Emily, the actors not the turkeys, will join me in a reading from Thanking the Monkey before we retire our feathered friends to their new life. There will be sanctuary tours from 12-2, the reading from 2-3, and then the signing and holiday cowtail party afterwards.

Daniela Sea, who plays Max on the L Word, may also be reading with us.

Why not come do some Christmas shopping at the Animal Acres shop, where all proceeds go to the sanctuary, spend some time with the animals, sit back and enjoy and reading, and then join us for a little cocktail (or cowtail) party.

You'll find more information about both events and can RSVP at www.ThankingtheMonkey.com/events.php

Hope to see you, and introduce you to Bruce and Emily Turkey (or actors) this week!
Yours and the animals',
Karen Dawn

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Date: Mon Dec 8 11:57:03 2008

DawnWatch California: LA Times article on La Jolla seal beach issues 9/30/07

2007-10-01T13:56:53Z

Those in San Diego and also Los Angeles, where this article appeared, may like to respond. The seals could use your voice! The Los Angeles Times takes letters at letters@latimes.com
Include your name, address, and phone number.
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Los Angeles Times
September 30, 2007 Sunday

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-seal30sep30,1,7553052.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-california

Beach deal is tough to seal ;
Officials tried to find a way for pinnipeds and people to happily share a cove in La Jolla. But some fear health risks.

Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer

CALIFORNIA; Metro Desk; Part B; Pg. 1

SAN DIEGO -- Oblivious to the 15-year legal and political fight their presence has caused, harbor seals loll in the water off the Children's Pool in La Jolla.

They come ashore to sun themselves, bark their distinctive barks and, during pupping season, give birth to adorable little bundles on the beach.

But they also poop, on the sand and in the water, extensively. And that is the focus of the war between seal-lovers and people-firsters over a sheltered cove that is the legacy of one of San Diego's revered philanthropists.

The City Council, stuck in the middle after years of not satisfying either side, tried in 2004 to fashion a "joint use" plan in which seals and people could coexist on the tiny beach.

The beach would be dredged to increase tidal flushing and take away the excrement. Barriers would keep people away from the seals during pupping season. The beach would be smaller but cleaner and both sides could declare victory, the council reasoned.

But now a state appeals court has upheld a trial court's decision that the council should put a priority on constantly cleaning the sand and water to allow human use -- even if that means driving the seals into the ocean, where hungry sharks await.

The 3-0 decision had no sooner been issued Sept. 7 when City Atty. Michael Aguirre vowed to ask the California Supreme Court to overturn the appeals court. That appears to be a long shot for several reasons, including the city attorney's mixed record when issues leave the political arena and enter a courtroom.

Calls last week to inquire how Aguirre plans to pull a seal from a legal hat went unanswered. He was busy late in the week feuding with Mayor Jerry Sanders over the latter's assertion that Aguirre had bungled a key pension-fund case.

As for the seals, the high court hears only about 5% of cases sent to it. Observers say the justices prefer cases of statewide significance, or in which the lower courts were split or the intellectual arguments are legally challenging. None of those criteria would seem to fit the case of Valerie O'Sullivan vs. the City of San Diego.

O'Sullivan, a swimmer, sued because she felt the beach and water should be safe and clean for children and adults and that joint use would not work.

Her lawyers argued that the council was violating a 1931 action by the state Legislature deeding to the city the submerged lands known as the Children's Pool. The legislative action spoke of people using the beach and made no reference to seals or other marine mammals.

The beach, at 850 Coast Blvd. in the heart of the tourist mecca that is La Jolla, is just a short walk from a grassy park.

"The issue is whether the city is authorized to maintain the Children's Pool in a manner that encourages occupation by seals and prevents concurrent safe use by children," the court said.

The appeals court decision, which awarded attorney's fees to O'Sullivan, rejected the city attorney's arguments on virtually every point.

Swimmers and other members of www.friendsofthechildrenspool.com were exultant.

"You can't have seals doing their business on the beach and then have babies crawling over it," said Don Perry, a swimmer and art broker.

Seal advocates and members of www.lajollaseals.com were disconsolate.

"It's insane," said Bryan W. Pease, general counsel for the San Diego-based Animal Protection and Rescue League.

The two sides can't even agree on what to call the area. Perry and others prefer Children's Pool, the name given when philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps donated the money for a 300-foot sea wall that made the pool a tranquil wading spot for children.

The pro-seal faction prefers the name Casa Beach and notes that it is one of the few protected areas along the California coastline where seals can safely give birth.

Just why the seals adopted the beach in the early 1990s is unclear. Even though the city for years has declared an offshore rock outcropping a seal sanctuary, hundreds of the pinnipeds prefer to laze on the beach.

Pease hopes the state Supreme Court is intrigued by a legislative action mandating how a city should handle a land-use issue.

But even if the court turns down Aguirre's bid to appeal the lower court decision, Pease doesn't think it's a sure thing the city will get the required permits to dredge from the Army Corps of Engineers and the California Coastal Commission. Limited dredging is seen by some as key to increasing tidal flushing.

When they voted for the joint-use plan, council members thought the seals would remain, even though the beach, by necessity, would shrink. They viewed the plan as a compromise.

The courts, however, have ruled that any compromise that leaves a chance that the seals will pose a health hazard is impermissible. Even the rope that keeps people away from the seals during the December-to-May pupping season violates the deed, the court ruled.

But Pease thinks that the city will not be able to get the permits necessary to dredge, given the seals' protected status under the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.

A poll for Pease's group by Zogby International found that 74% of San Diego adults oppose dredging. The poll estimated the cost of the procedure at $500,000, although city officials have said that is the priciest estimate.

As the court fight heads to a possible conclusion, seal lovers patrol the area lest anyone harass the animals. Tourists arrive daily to watch the seals.

"The seals seem to get along so well with each other," said Dallas resident Mary Cosgrove, vacationing in La Jolla. "Why can't the people do the same?"
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tony.perry@latimes.com

(End of Los Angeles Times article)
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Date: Mon Oct 1 13:56:53 2007

CA kick-off meetings for 2008 animal ballot -- Santa Barbara just added 9/26/07

2007-09-26T16:49:13Z

The following exciting alert from Humane California announces kick-off meetings, October 1-5, for the campaign to put a measure on the 2008 ballot that would outlaw the cruel confinement of veal calves, egg-laying hens, and breeding pigs in California. This is a chance to get involved in a groundbreaking effort for momentous change affecting millions of animals. Please attend if you can, and forward this alert widely.
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HELP PREVENT FARM ANIMAL CRUELTY IN CALIFORNIA!

CAMPAIGN KICK OFF & SIGNATURE GATHERING RALLY

We need your immediate help to put a measure on the 2008 ballot that would outlaw the cruel confinement of veal calves, egg-laying hens, and breeding pigs. This important measure will phase out the use of the gestation crate for pigs, the battery cage for egg-laying hens and prevent the use of the �veal crate� for male calves.

WE NEED YOUR HELP to collect 650,000 signatures in five short months to qualify this initiative for the November 2008 ballot! Become a crucial member of the team of volunteers that will put this precedent-setting measure on the ballot! Come hear about the campaign and how YOU can get involved in this amazing effort for farm animals!

**Special Guests**

Wayne Pacelle, CEO/President, The Humane Society of the U.S.

Gene Baur, Founder/President, Farm Sanctuary

Please Attend a Kick-off Rally Near You!
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SACRAMENTO

Monday, October 1st

Sacramento SPCA

6201 Florin Perkins Rd
Sacramento, CA 95828

7:00pm � 10:00pm

SAN FRANCISCO

Tuesday, October 2nd

San Francisco SPCA

2500 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
7:00pm � 10:00pm

SANTA BARBARA/MONTECITO

Wednesday, October 3rd

Montecito Fire Station

***ADDRESS ***

6:00 � 9:00pm

LOS ANGELES

Thursday, October 4th

LA Animal Services � East Valley Shelter

14409 Vanowen Street

Van Nuys, CA 91405

7:00pm � 10:00pm

SAN DIEGO

Friday, October 5th

Health Services Complex - Rosencrans

3851 Rosecrans Street
San Diego, CA 92110

7:00pm � 10:00pm

For more information, please contact Director@humanecalifornia.org

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING FARM ANIMALS IN CALIFORNIA!
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Date: Wed Sep 26 16:49:13 2007

Animal Acres reminder -- Compassion Into Action Festival, Saturday May 12, 2007

2007-05-11T17:09:40Z

Hey Californians,
Below is a reminder from Animal Acres that their Compassion Into Action festival is tomorrow, Saturday May 12. If you have never been to Animal Acres and petted the pigs and cuddled the turkeys, you are missing out! I am delighted to be speaking at the event tomorrow and look forward to seeing everybody there.
And if you are wondering how the food will be, check out the sponsor list below -- Yum!
Yours and the animals',
Karen Dawn

Here's the Animal Acres alert:
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COMPASSION INTO ACTION FESTIVAL SATURDAY MAY 12, 12 noon - 6:00 pm

Purchase your tickets today for the COMPASSION INTO ACTION FESTIVAL. Online registration closes on Friday, and tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of the event on first-come first-serve basis.

Put your compassion into action at Animal Acres on Saturday, May 12, by enjoying a fun and educational day with our rescued farm animal friends. Learn what YOU can do to help farmed animals while enjoying veggie food booths, cruelty-free product exhibitors, music, films, sanctuary tours and presentations from noted movement speakers including special guests Bruce Friedrich (Vice President, International Grassroots Campaign, PETA), Paul Shapiro (Founder, Compassion over Killing and Director of the Factory Farming Campaign, HSUS) Karen Dawn (Founder, DawnWatch.com) and Bobbi Rock (Author and vegan health expert). The day will end with a "cowtail party" so you can meet and network with other farmed animal advocates.

Tickets for the event are just $10 per person. Please visit www.animalacres.org and click on the COMPASSION FESTIVAL button on our home page to purchase your ticket(s) today or call 661-269-5404.

Festival Program

Noon to 2:00 p.m. Critter Cuddle Time! Meet our farmed animal friends and learn about their heartwarming rescue stories.

2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Guest speakers and presentations

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cowtail party

Festival Sponsors

Follow Your Heart
http://www.followyourheart.com/

The Green Temple
http://www.greentemple.net/

Humanitaire
http://www.shophumanitaire.com/

Lagunitas Brewing Company
http://www.lagunitas.com/

Leda's Bake Shop
http://www.ledasbakeshop.com/

Mani's Bakery
http://www.manisbakery.com/

Native Foods
http://www.nativefoods.com/

One World
http://www.oneworldveggie.com/

Tazo Tea
http://www.tazo.com/

Tofutti
http://www.tofutti.com/

Truly Vegan
http://www.trulyvegan.net/

Vinh Loi Tofu

Animal Acres is a Los Angeles farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center directed by Farm Sanctuary co-founder Lorri Bauston. Thank you for your support.

ANIMAL ACRES
5200 Escondido Canyon Road Acton, CA 93510
Phone: 661.269.5404 Fax: 661.269.0194
Email: info@animalacres.org
Website: www.animalacres.org

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Date: Fri May 11 17:09:40 2007