Spread the News: Tell President Obama to sign the bill to BAN cruel animal "crush" videos

From the Humane Society of United States "H.R. 5566 will ban the creation and distribution in interstate and foreign commerce of obscene videos showing animals being impaled, crushed, drowned, burned, or suffocated -- often by women in stiletto heels -- for the sexual titillation of viewers."

These "crush" videos show high-heeled women crushing kittens to death or lighting rabbits on fire for sick entertainment and profit.

Now that this bill has passed both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, the next step is to urge President Obama to sign this bill into law.

It's easy to take action! Click here to help ban these horrific videos!

Give Thanks, in a Humane way!

If you're cooking for vegans/vegetarians this year, you're in luck! We now have a plethora of options to choose from, as grocery retailers nationwide are carrying many traditional Thanksgiving foods, sans dairy and meat!

Our friends over at Vegan Babe posted some great tips for meatless Thanksgiving options, check 'em out here!

As Vegan Babe reminds us, it's not too late to enter to win a free full-on vegan Thanksgiving meal, for those of us who are not as well equipped in our kitchens!

Click here to enter VegNews Thanksgiving giveaway!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Hey New Jersey!! C'mon and Join the Rally!

NJ Rally for Black Bears: "STAND UP FOR US, OUR LIVES ARE WORTH SHARING!"

On the evening of New Jersey's first bear hunt in 5 years, animal activists are standing out in opposition of this cruelty. Oppose this cruel "sport" of Bear Trophy Hunting, and come show your support!

Where: 95 East Main St.

Mendham, NJ 07945

When: Saturday, November 20th

Come for an hour or two! We appreciate your help!

For more information on the Rally meetup, click here

Can't make the rally on Nov 20th?
Call Gov. Christie at 609.292.6000 to oppose this bear hunt

For more information on this cruel "sport", click here

and also check out the recent NBC New York Story

Buy Jewelry, Help Animals

What: Holiday Jewelry Show and Sale to Benefit Rational Animal
When: Thursday, November 18, 7-10:30pm
Where: Jerry Sibal Studio, 164 West 25th 5th Floor (between 6th and 7th)

Artist Guenevere Rodriguez is once again generously hosting a benefit in honor of Rational Animal. Come on out, do some holiday shopping, and support a great jewelry artist and a great cause (...if we do say so ourselves)!

Gimme Shelter: Blues & Rescue 2010!

UPDATE November 12, 2010

Due to some exciting developments in our talent lineup, we're moving our annual Rock and Rescue benefit concert to late winter - exact date TBA. Stay tuned for additional information, including announcements of some very special guests!

Another thing to look forward to this Holiday season!

Gimme Shelter 2010: Blues & Rescue Featuring the Tangiers Blue Band

What's it all about?

A benefit for Rational Animal and the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals Picasso Veterinary Fund

What's in store?
Tangiers Blues Band rockin' the night away

Complimentary bar and non-alcoholic beverages

Gourmet vegan and vegetarian food

Silent Auction with items including artwork, spa treatments, dinners, luxury goods, and more

For ticket information and details, click here

"Missouri's Dirty Dozen"

As many of you know, Missouri is well-known among the animal community as being a state filled to the brim with horrible puppy mills. If a person buys a puppy from a pet store, chances are the puppy came from a Missouri mill. These mills are inhumane and need to be closed.

The Humane Society of United States released a "Dirty Dozen" report on Missouri's worst puppy mills.

"Violations included sick or dying puppies who had not been treated by a veterinarian; dogs found shivering in temperatures as low as 9 degrees; and dogs so emaciated that their bones were visible through their skin."

The Dirty Dozen

Brandi Cheney and Diana Stephenson, S & S Family Puppies, Milan

Beverly Fields, B & B Kennel, Galt

Shannon Plymell, Windsong Kennels, Pattonsburg

Diana and Floyd Miller, Bar M Ranch Kennel, Spickard

Paul and Pollie Gingerich - Gingerich Farms, Bogard

Mary Ann Smith, Smith’s Kennel, Salem

Cox, Marsha - Mar-Don Kennel, Chillicothe

Peggy Ryan, For Heaven’s Sake Kennel, Reeds Spring

Robert Dukes and Robin Dollins, Tiny Tails, Edgar Springs

Bill and Sandra Sackrey, S K’s Kennel, Brookfield

Brenda Walter, Hidden Valley Farms, Greencastle

Jesse and Sonja Miller – Walnut Creek Kennel, La Monte

Click here to read the full report

Remember, ADOPT!! Do not support puppy mills!

If you're considering adding a furry friend to the family, look at PetFinder for your next pet!

October 10 is Orange Ribbon Day

Did you know that animals have their own advocacy ribbon? It's orange and it's official!

Wear the orange ribbon on October 10 and throughout the year to show your support for animals. Need a ribbon? Contact maggie@rational-animal.org for individual ribbons, or ckistler@rational-animal.org to bring the orange ribbon campaign to your community.

You can also browse our online store for orange ribbon tshirts and more.