Compassionate Action for Animals
What We Do
Compassionate Action for Animals works to reduce the suffering of farmed animals through outreach and education such as distributing leaflets, cable access shows, vegan food giveaways, and speakers. We are building a community of people concerned about animal rights by hosting vegetarian potlucks, dine-outs, and social events in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Issues
Most of us would like to think that the meat, milk, and eggs we buy come from animals who have lived happy, healthy lives. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Like cats and dogs, the animals we eat have complex emotions including the ability to suffer. Yet on modern farms, they are treated with such disregard that similar treatment to a cat or dog would be grounds for felony cruelty charges in Minnesota.
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How to Help
We need your help in creating respect and justice for animals in our world. By volunteering, interning, and donating your money or knowledge to Compassionate Action for Animals, you can make our vision possible!
Learn about all of our current volunteer opportunities
Top 10 reasons to volunteer with CAA
Vegetarian Resources
Check out our vegetarian resources section for all your vegetarian and vegan needs, including our tasty recipes, online restaurant guide, free Veg Starter Kit, and veg traveling and study abroad guide.
2008 Annual Review
In 2008, Compassionate Action for Animals
celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking the end of a decade and the
first of many to come. We want to thank all of our inspiring
volunteers for their hard work, creativity, and dedication, and we want
to thank you, our donors, for your continued support.
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