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FVA promotes
awareness of factory farm abuse through the Adopt-A-College program
with Vegan Outreach
Leafleting colleges state-wide, we're on the ground, educating students and
staff on ways to reduce suffering, improve your health while lightening your load on the environment.
The animals need us to strategize and improve our effectiveness. The best
way to refute assumptions regarding vegan/vegetarian diets is to be the proof - healthy, vibrant and peaceful.
Engaging with our communities is the best way to entice others to make
compassionate decisions that are not only feasible, but becoming more popular
as our culture shifts towards sustainability.
Contact us today to
help volunteer! Just an hour a day could mean the world for one animal -
click here to learn more about how leafleting contributes to ending animal cruelty!
.............................................................................. Join a Committee!FVA's created
committees to improve our efficacy in all animal related issues.
Email us at fvaonline@yahoo.com or call FVA at 727-656-8368 to join one of the following:
Companion Animal Committee [CAC]
* over population
* puppy mills
* pet shops
* pound seizure
* dogs/cats
* feral cat communities
* fighting
* exotic pets
Factory Farm Committee [FFC]
* city/county resolutions state-wide re: battery caged
hens
* cage free eggs in stores/restaurants
* restaurants and stores - offer more vegan/vegetarian
options
* identify FF's in the state, encouraging humane treatment
* protests/petitions/LEAFLETING!!!
Wildlife Committee [WLC]
* hunting/trapping
* endangered species
* habitat loss/pollution
* fishing
* exploitation (zoo's, aquariums, rodeos, circuses, races)
Fundraising Committee [$C]
Research Committee [RC]
* ID local labs (military, biomedical, products, vet and
med schools), campaign for new methods
* promote the State wide right to opt out of dissections in
schools, offer guidance for alternatives
* protests/petitions | |
Here are a few
suggestions of ways you can help animals.
1. Since 98% of animal abuse occurs in animal agriculture, boycotting
animal products in your diet will help the most animals. The fork is the most
dangerous Weapon of Mass Destruction when it comes to animals. Consider
replacing all animal flesh, dairy, and eggs with the abundant delicious and
healthy alternatives that are available today. We can choose compassion every
time we have a meal. It's that easy!
2. Only buy household products and cosmetics from companies that do not
test on animals. There are many animal-friendly companies. Check the labels for
"cruelty-free" or "not tested on animals." Contact
companies that still test on animals and tell them why you're not buying their
products. Feedback is very important and can make a difference in policy
changes. The consumer dollar is a very powerful thing!
3. Contact (telephone, email, or mail) legislators and other
policy-makers and decision-makers about animal issues. Let them know these
issues are important to people. For every phone call or letter they receive,
they assume that a number of others feel the same way, so it's like speaking
for more than just yourself.
4. Educate friends and family. Give them literature, show them a video,
or just be an example of a compassionate life. Don't be frustrated if they
don't all "get it." Remember the ripple effect--if one other person
gets influenced, then he or she may influence another, who may influence
another, and so on.
5. Carry rescue supplies in your car. You never know when you'll come
across an injured animal who may linger in agony for hours or days without
help. Have an animal carrier or a big box, towels, gloves, a leash, a net, etc.
And don't forget phone numbers for vets, emergency clinics, police, wildlife
rehabilitators, etc. Remember your own safety in all situations and call
someone for help if needed.
6. Volunteer with pro-animal organizations. Any amount of time or effort
is appreciated. The animals would thank you if they could. | |