Animal Welfare

Should animals be used in medical testing?

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A vegan refers to someone who doesn't use or eat animal products. Unlike vegetarians, who don't eat meat, vegans:

don't eat any animal products: meat, dairy, and eggs
avoid cosmetics and products that test on animals
don't wear fur, leather, or wool

The Benefits

People follow the vegan diet for three main reasons:

Submitted by lisaschoenbrun on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 16:45

the problem:

When Eleanor read about Make a Difference Day in the USA weekend magazine she decided that she could make a difference in the life of 250 homeless animals on Death Row in El Paso, Texas.

So on her own a 3rd grader who is only eight years old created a slogan and a plan. And what a DIFFERENCE SHE MADE!

Eleanor has been volunteering with her mother at the Animal Rescue League of El Paso since should could walk. When Eleanor found out that over 19,000 animals are put to death every year in El Paso she knew she could help and she created PENNIES FUR PETS. So From September 17- October 25, 2011 and after more than 60 hours a difference was made in the saving of animals.

Eleanor came up with PENNIES FUR PETS because every FURRY FRIEND DESERVES A FUREVER HOME.

In the middle of September Eleanor registered her project with Make a Difference Day and begin working to raise $2500 by October 22. October first Eleanor begin her campaign. Every weekend in October she went to a different Fall Carnival, Farmers Market, Dog Expo, even a Bark and Brunch event. She would approach people and ask for spare change (and cash of course) from everyone. She was rarely turned down and even received checks. Her Aunt Jodi in NYC helped her to set up a Chip-In account online where Eleanor posted her story and raised money on-line.

Her class at school helped her to make posters and a friend from Eleanor's swim team (who attends a different school) helped raise money her her 2nd grade class.
Eleanor's story made it to the El Paso Times newspaper (GOOGLE Eleanor Schoenbrun El Paso to see the article). This article helped a great deal.

On Saturday, October 22, 2011 it was Make a Difference Day. Eleanor along with foreign exchange students, friends from school and the 2-3 Field Artillery soldiers from Ft. Bliss (this brigade received an award on January 31, 2012 for its involvement with Pennies Fur Pets which Eleanor was able to attend). Eleanor and her crew stood at a local Starbucks in the hot El Paso Sun for over 8 hours. Volunteers and news crew from KVIA and KFOX came and went and Eleanor stood out there the entire time asking "can you help the animals of El Paso".
Eleanor not only met her goal but exceeded it. On the Monday following the event Eleanor took her money to the Animal Rescue League of El Paso where, Loretta Hyde, Executive Director accepted the donation.
250 dogs are alive today and were not put to sleep because of the project created by an eight year old who wanted to make a difference.

vital stats:

people impacted:

250

people involved:

why it's important:

Animals cannot help themselves and we must help them.

the plan of action:

I will continue this project next year for Make a Difference Day

how you can get involved:

Next year I will need help in October at different elementary schools, fall festivals and on Make a Difference Day.

project updates:

Submitted by lisaschoenbrun on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 16:44

the problem:

When Eleanor read about Make a Difference Day in the USA weekend magazine she decided that she could make a difference in the life of 250 homeless animals on Death Row in El Paso, Texas.

So on her own a 3rd grader who is only eight years old created a slogan and a plan. And what a DIFFERENCE SHE MADE!

Eleanor came up with PENNIES FUR PETS because every FURRY FRIEND DESERVES A FUREVER HOME.

vital stats:

people impacted:

250

people involved:

why it's important:

Animals cannot help themselves and we must help them.

the plan of action:

I will continue this project next year for Make a Difference Day

how you can get involved:

Next year I will need help in October at different elementary schools, fall festivals and on Make a Difference Day.

project updates:

Submitted by TrishGee on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 01:00

the problem:

My mission is to raise money through events and donations to purchase K9 armor for my community's K9 unit due to our current vests being outdated. My second mission will be to send care packages to military troops and their K9s overseas since they go through long periods of time without receiving anything. My third and final mission is to find homes for retired military working dogs and ensure that these new homes are suitable and responsible families who understand the committment by informing them.

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why it's important:

I have learned that so many canines die on a regular basis due to not having the proper armor to protect them in the line of duty against dangerous situations. I would like to give back to the troops and thank them for all their hard work by ensuring we have our freedom. Most military working dogs who retire come back with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and not many families are informed properly when adopting these courageous animals.

the plan of action:

First I am in the process of of putting together a legal research memorandum for businesses and companies in order to find sponsors. I have few people in my group but am in the process of putting together a larger group to take more action. I will meet with the head of K9 unit in my community to set up meetings and support systems to be pointed in the right direction.

how you can get involved:

By donating to my cause and arming me with more information. Volunteering to help and spreading the word will help me get more people to join my cause.

project updates:

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“I never tire of denouncing cruelty to animals.”—P!nk

"I do have more in common with animal people. I find myself disappointed with those who are not interested in animals, they lack a certain warmth and tend to me a little self-centered. Animal people have a certain empathy—this isn't just me talking now. Research has shown this to be true."—Betty White

"Animals are my friends. And I do not eat my friends."—George Bernard Shaw

“Animals are being exploited in such an unbelievable way; it's not acceptable.”—Alicia Silverstone

Submitted by carlie13 on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 20:44

the problem:

A walk to raise money for shelters.

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why it's important:

it will help raise money for shelters to expand them, or help with the expenses.

the plan of action:

to find somewhere and advertise to have a doggy walk. maybe animals from the shelter themselves.

how you can get involved:

donate, donate, donate. walk with either their dogs or shelter dogs.

project updates:

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Submitted by MorenoK30775 on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 16:38

the problem:

I want to help solve the problem of homeless animals and overcrowding kennels. I will attempt to do so by volunteering at animal shelters and helping find animals new homes.

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why it's important:

Helping animals is important to me because I grew up in San Antonio, Tx, with 5 cats and 7 dogs. Ever since I was little, I've always said I wanted to help save lives. By helping animals find new homes, San Antonio could be a cleaner, much safer environment.

the plan of action:

I will attempt to organize a group of animal lovers who then will attempt to work as a team and overcome this problem.

how you can get involved:

First, I will gather friends and associates and ask for their help. Then, together we will find homes for the animals on the streets and help at the animal shelters.

project updates:

Submitted by trabun on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 16:32

the problem:

Many Mother Raccoons die every year from different reasons, and most of the time they leave behind their babies who are to young to care for themselves. What we do is help Wildlife rescue take care of the baby raccoons until they are old enough to find food, and survive on their own.

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why it's important:

I have done this for many years, and feel bad for the raccoons, and think they deserve a chance to continue their lifes.

the plan of action:

We contact Wildlife rescue, and because they have so many babies raccoons that they cant take care of them all, they give some to us. We then take care of them for about a month, or until they are old enough to care for themselves. We then take them to another house up in Bailey Colorado where they have a little more room to run around. They Will stay here for about another month or two until they are fully grown. They are then taken back by Wildlife Rescue and placed back into the wild.

how you can get involved:

Other can help by contacting their local Wildlife Rescue Offices, and ask if they can help rehabilitate baby raccoons. You can also take care of other baby animals like rabbits, foxes, and depending on where you live baby dear. Once they are old enough, you can contact Wildlife rescue and they can take them to the larger rehabilitation center.