Give the Gift of Compassion

Dear Friend of the Animals,

For many, the holiday season can be surprisingly stressful, and I know that I, for one, have become disillusioned with the shopping-rush that accompanies it. Wouldn't it be nice to give something more meaningful than a new DVD or sweater - something that makes a difference in the world?

At Compassionate Action for Animals, we are striving year-round to give the gift of compassion, and I am convinced that the work we are doing is making a difference for the animals in our world. I know that my friends and family members care about making a difference as well, and that's why, this holiday season, I'm making a donation to Compassionate Action for Animals in their name.

Do you have friends or family members who have a passion for social justice? Love animals? Are interested in vegetarianism or veganism? To join me in giving the gift of compassion this holiday season, simply make a donation of any amount in the name of a family member, friend, or loved one. We'll send them a unique, handmade card telling them about your gift, as well as our print newsletter, where they can read about how your gift - and theirs - is making a difference.

Just this past year, Compassionate Action for Animals has made substantial progress towards its goal of improving the living conditions for farm animals through advocacy and outreach. We've continued to promote vegetarianism and veganism through leafleting, airing videos on cable, working with local restaurants, and sending out our influential Veg Starter Kits. In our on-going campaign against battery cages, we've successfully moved the University of Minnesota and Hamline University to switch to cage-free eggs. Our Fourth Annual Veg Week, during which nearly 600 community members and students took our pledge to eat vegetarian or vegan for the week, was a huge success. Along with six other empowering events during this week, we were able to bring in speaker Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, the number one farm animal sanctuary in the United States.

By giving a gift this holiday season, you will make it possible for Compassionate Action for Animals to continue doing all of this great work. More than anything, the holiday season is about compassion, and I'd like to ask you to extend that compassion to the countless animals who are subjected to living conditions that, if inflicted on cats and dogs, would be grounds for felony charges in all 50 states.

Give the gift of compassion this holiday season, and help make a difference!

• Make a donation online now!
• Or you can print and return a donation form with your donation.

Happy Holidays,

Unny Nambudiripad

Member of the Board of Trustees