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Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania

the squirrel you kill in jest dies in earnest...

About Me



Voices For Animals (VFA) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer animal rights organization based in Western Pennsylvania. We utilize a variety of tactics – from education to direct action to hands-on rescue - to bring attention to the plight of animals and encourage humane and sustainable lifestyle choices. We are dedicated to helping animals in the here and now as well as working towards prolonged improvement in the quality of life for non-human animals.

Currently much of our energy is being focused on our Foie Gras-Free Pittsburgh Campaign . To learn about a recent investigation into the two main American producers of this dish, visit www.GourmetCruelty.com .

While Voices for Animals encourages a vegan lifestyle, the only requirement that exists for a person to be an active members of VFA is they have an earnest desire to decrease the amount of pain, suffering, exploitation and premature death in the world.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Individuals who are willing to work towards the eradication of all forms of oppression and the creation of a sustainable, just and compassionate society.

Books:

Animal Liberation, Free the Animals

Heroes:

Those who work to make this world a better place for all life.

My Blog

LYnX, VFA Newsletter, Issue 21.

LYnX  The weekly e-newsletter of Voices For Animals of Western PA     In this week's edition: - Chicago Foie Gras Ban Repealed!- Finding Humane Solutions for Wildlife..What to...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Sun, 25 May 2008 10:06:00 PST

LYnX, VFA Newsletter, Issue 20.

LYnX The weekly e-newsletter of Voices For Animals of Western PA   In this week's edition: - Tiger Ranch Case Update - Two Recent Horse Killings&End Cruel Kentucky Derby! - Animals in the Ne...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Fri, 09 May 2008 11:20:00 PST

LYnX, VFA Newsletter, Issue 19.

LYnX The weekly e-newsletter of Voices For Animals of Western PA     In this week's edition: - Shrine Circus Protest Big Success! - Peter Young Review - World Week for Animals in Labs&...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Fri, 09 May 2008 11:18:00 PST

LYnX, VFA Newsletter, Issue 18.

LYnX  The weekly e-newsletter of Voices For Animals of Western PA      In this week’s edition:          - Peter Young Speaking...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:30:00 PST

LYnX, VFA Newsletter, Issue 17.

LYnX  The weekly e-newsletter of Voices For Animals of Western PA    *************Special Announcement************  Supposed cat sanctuary of Tarentum, PA, Tiger Ranch, was ...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:23:00 PST

Statement from Former LCA Investigator about Tiger Ranch

IMPORTANT STATEMENT FROM FORMER LCA INVESTIGATOR ABOUT TIGER RANCH   The statement below was released yesterday by Mike Winikoff, former Investigator at Last Chance For Animals, who left the or...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:26:00 PST

TIGER RANCH UPDATE

  TIGER RANCH UPDATE In response to the many calls and emails that we received in reaction to the Tiger Ranch raid:   - Right now the PSPCA shelter in Clarion is dealing with providing int...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:55:00 PST

VFA Newsletter, LYnX, Issue 16.

LYnX  The weekly e-newsletter of Voices For Animals of Western PA       First of all, welcome to the many new subscribers who signed up for this list at last Saturday's ...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:38:00 PST

LYnX, VFA Weekly Newsletter, Issue 15.

LYnX   The weekly e-newsletter of Voices For Animals of Western PA       In this week's edition:   - Nine On Nine Foie Gras Protest a Big Success!- Coming ...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:45:00 PST

LYnX, VFA Weekly Newsletter, Issue 14.

LYnX  The weekly e-newsletter of Voices For Animals of Western PA     In this week's edition:        - Report on Weiss Fur/Leather Show Protest ...
Posted by Voices for Animals of Western Pennsylvania on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:12:00 PST