Fundraising Coordinator Hired!

Compassionate Action for Animals has always been fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers who generously donate their time and talent to our important work.

In an effort to maintain this growth and increase our outreach on behalf of animals, CAA has hired long-time activist and co-founder of CAA, Unny Nambudiripad. He brings to the table years of experience in the nonprofit sector and over a decade of dedication to animal advocacy.

As fundraising coordinator, Unny will be responsible for ensuring our financial stability, developing our donor base, leveraging volunteer leadership in fundraising, and providing a long-term vision for our work. Through these efforts, Unny will maximize our funding and keep CAA a powerful force for fighting factory farming and creating respect and justice for animals.

Looking forward to his new role, Unny says, "I want to see the organization become more powerful and carry out our campaigns effectively-ultimately growing so we can help give animals the voice they deserve."

Consider kick-starting Unny's's fundraising efforts by making a special contribution today.

Hard Times Dine-Out and Ice Skating!

Join CAA for a brunch dine-out and ice skating on Saturday, February 23.

We will begin with a dine-out at Hard Times Cafe, an all-vegetarian restaurant that offers a wide range of delicious, animal-friendly brunch items such as vegan pancakes, tofu scramblers, veggie sausage, biscuits and gravy, and much more.

Afterward, at around 1:00 p.m., we'll be heading to the nearby Matthews Park for some ice skating and vegan hot cocoa. The park has free ice skates to use, but bring your own if you have some. What a fun way to start your Saturday!

Please RSVP to Becca at Becca@exploreveg.org or 763-221-0770 for either event or both.

Time: Saturday, February 23, 11:00 a.m. for dine-out and 1:00 p.m. for ice skating
Dine-Out Location: Hard Times Cafe, 1821 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis
Ice Skating Location: Matthews Park, 2709 E. 25th St., Minneapolis

Article: Exposed -- The long, cruel road to the slaughterhouse

See the campaigners' video as investigation reveals misery of global trade in animals

By Emily Dugan, as printed in The Independent
February 13, 2008

Millions of animals are suffering unnecessarily at the hands of meat traders by enduring cruel, drawn-out journeys across the world to be slaughtered on arrival.

The alarming evidence of their suffering has been revealed after a secret investigation by 10 major animal charities, including the RSCPA, Compassion in World Farming, and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). In shocking footage, animals including horses, pigs, sheep and chickens are seen being transported thousands of miles across the world, when they could as easily be carried as meat.

Thousands of animals die en route from disease, heat exhaustion, hunger and stress. The others escape the intolerable conditions only to confront, immediately, the butcher's knife.

Read the article and watch the videos.