| | |  South Korean Dog Meat Festival Cancelled Due To Protests
According to an AFP article published this week, a South Korean "dog meat festival" has been cancelled, following protests from animal rights activists. As one of the organizers told the AFP, "We couldn't possibly go on with the plan due to endless phone calls of complaint." Click here to read the full story! Then click here to see how you can help South Korean dogs. |  | |  Farewell To Peter Falk, A Great Friend To Animals
In Defense of Animals sadly says farewell to legendary actor Peter Falk, who passed away this week. Mr. Falk generously donated his time to help animals by supporting IDA's Guardian Campaign, appearing in one of IDA's public service announcements (PSA). The Guardian Campaign is IDA's effort to convince people that the word "guardian" is a more appropriate word than "owner" to describe our relationship with animals.
In IDA's 30-second "Be A Guardian: Adopt and Save A Life" PSA , Peter Falk and his wife Shera Danese appear with world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, and actors Wendie Malick and Kristen Bell. They urge people to save animals by adopting from shelters, and to always act as guardians of animals, not owners.
Peter Falk and his late wife were passionate about rescuing dogs and lived with dogs adopted from shelters. "Peter Falk's profound compassion toward people as well as animal companions will be sorely missed," says veterinarian Elliot M. Katz, founder and president of In Defense of Animals. Click here for more information about IDA's Guardian Campaign that Peter Falk supported. | | |  Please Help Improve Memphis, Tennessee Animal Services
In October 2009, Memphis Animal Services (MAS) was raided by the Sheriff, the Attorney General, and the ASPCA. This raid resulted in sixteen felony counts of animal cruelty. The MAS Administrator, the MAS shelter vet and the MAS Kennel Manager were indicted and their employment with the City of Memphis terminated. Mayor A.C. Wharton conducted a nationwide search and hired a new Administrator of MAS in 2010. We are concerned about reports that things have gotten worse, not better. Please click here to read more, and then send an e-mail to the Tennessee Governor and Memphis city officials. | | |  Want To Build Muscle And Win Marathons? Go Vegan!
Scott Jurek, 37, is an ultra marathoner. What make it "ultra"? Well, the races he has been winning make a regular marathon of just over 26 miles look like an easy jog. Twice, Jurek has won the 153 mile Badwater Race in Death Valley (the place were they warn tourists not to hike from May to September) and has won the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run seven times. He once ran 165.7 miles in one day, making him the U.S.record holder for a 24 hour run. Oh, and by the way, he is vegan! Jurek has been racing since 1994. He went vegan in 1999 and that's when he started to win. He cites his vegan diet as the reason for his incredible health and recovery in training. Jurek felt that it was important as an athlete and an environmentalist that he take his diet all the way to vegan. He said, "it's been a big reason why I've been so consistent with races and pumping out serious results." Even the American Dietetic Association encourages athletes to increase their vegetable and fruit intake and admits that no steak is required to build muscle. "The [vegan] diet has encouraged me to prepare meals, which I enjoy," said Jurek. "I think that's one of the benefits of a plant-based diet, it encourages you to make your own food, and you're much more involved in the process. As an athlete, I want to know exactly what I'm putting into my body." Look for Scott Jurek's new book Eat and Run in spring 2012. | | |  Visit IDA's Booth At The AARP Expo
IDA will once again be exhibiting at AARP's National Event & Expo "Life@50+," September 22-24, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This is an extraordinary event attended by thousands of animal lovers, and we really enjoyed meeting so many of you in Orlando last year. If you are attending, please stop by Booth #1947 and say hello! We will have the latest information on IDA events and campaigns, and Nicole Otoupalik, our Director of Planned Giving, will be on hand to provide information on a variety of planned giving topics. This year's exciting event includes legendary singers Tony Bennett and Lionel Richie, and acclaimed jazz performer Patti Austin, as well as many other celebrity speakers and entertainers. There will be exciting seminars, movies, exercise classes, dynamic speakers, headlining entertainment, and interactive exhibits. Come join us for this fun-filled event and learn more about how you can get involved with IDA. | |  | | | |  | | | | In Defense of Animals, located in San Rafael, Calif., is an international animal protection organization with more than 100,000 members and supporters dedicated to ending the abuse and exploitation of animals by protecting their rights and welfare. IDA's efforts include educational events, cruelty investigations, boycotts, grassroots activism, and hands-on rescue through our sanctuaries in Mississippi, Mumbai, India, and Cameroon, Africa. In Defense of Animals is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We welcome your feedback and appreciate your donations. Please join today! All donations to IDA are tax-deductible. In Defense of Animals
3010 Kerner, San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel. (415) 448-0048 Fax (415) 454-1031
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