Monday, June 22, 2009

Be an Animal Activist this Week

Looking to speak out for animals in Philly this week or weekend? Here are some upcoming events that you can get involved in ...

** June 23 is the annual worldwide Olympic Day, but PETA has renamed it Olympic Shame Day this year to bring attention to the Canadian seal slaughter. Join Philadelphia area activists in raising public awareness about Canada's Olympic shame by demonstrating outside the Canadian Consulate.

Where: Canadian Consulate at 1650 Market St
When: 12:00PM-1:00PM on Tuesday, June 23
Email Sonia Parrott @ sparrott@udel.edu with questions

** As the zoo continues to celebrate its 150th anniversary, animal activist of Philly continue to protest the zoo for its inhumane conditions. Come out anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27

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Want more details about these and other similar opportunities for animal activists in Philadelphia? Check out the Animal ACTivists of Philly on Meetup.com.