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Cruelty Free & Fabulous:
Tip of the Week
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We can’t get over Too-Faced Flatbuki Powder and Blush Brush. It’s an unbelievably soft brush made of synthetic fibers… therefore, VEGAN and Cruelty Free! How do they do it? With their exclusive Teddy Bear Hair, of course! We think this is so incredible that the entire world should rush to buy one. Nothing beats a cruelty free, flawless finish. Check out their entire line of synthetic Teddy Bear Hair brushes at
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PAW : Promoting Animal Welfare
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Are you ready to PAWTY?
PAWTY- \'päw-tē\ noun
- a person or group taking initiative to improve the lives of all animals
- a group of persons organized for the purpose of educating the community.
- a person or group inspiring others to take action
- a group of persons celebrating animals that enrich our lives
On August 14, 2010 PAW held the first of many "Pawtyin' for Politicians", raising over $300.00 to donate to animal friendly candidates in North Carolina. I would like to encourage everyone to Pawty for Politicians. It can be as simple or grand as you like.
Here are a few tips to get things started:
- Pick an animal friendly business to host the event. Doggy daycares are a great venue since animal lovers can bring their furry children. Stay away from pet stores since most buy their puppies from Puppy Mills (mass breeding facilities that churn out dogs by the 100's in unhumane conditions).
- Reach out to restaurants offering vegetarian or local/humane food for donations.
- Have a small silent auction with 5-10 items. Start the bids at a low price to generate competitive bidding and more $$!!
- Offer guests a couple glasses of wine or beer, as well as, soft drinks and water.
- Charge around $15-$25 for admission to the event.
- Advertise the event thru Facebook, email blasts, and word of mouth.
- Cash donations are easiest to manage or ask people to write checks directly to candidates.
- Keep it lighthearted and fun. Remember it's a PAWTY!!!
Petland Protest at the Arboretum in Charlotte, NC
PAW holds retailers accountable for making ethical buys.
In 2009, Petland at the Arboretum received shipments from brokers cited by
the USDA for transporting animals in too small cages, underage puppies, and
other violations. They also received shipments from a large-scale
commercial broker, who sold over 5,000 puppies and grossed over
$1,000,000.00 in sales in 2009.
PAW also supports and lobbies for NC Bill S 460, Puppy Mill Bill.
S 460 will regulate the breeding of dogs for commerce and require breeders
who maintain over 15 or more adult female dogs for the primary purpose of
breeding and 30 or more puppies for sale to maintain humane standards of
care.
For more info about puppy mills visit www.humanesociety.org/pupp |
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