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Sunday, October 8th, 2006: Vegetarian Film Festival: The Feranimist Debate Continues: This is the only film festival that Feranimists of America officially condones, although many Feranimists still believe that the occurrence of any festival, regardless of how “vegetarian” it claims to be, is still debilitating to the environment and, therefore, to the animals these so called vegetarians are trying to protect. Original article: http://www.animalconcerns.org/resource.html?itemid=200608202334070.68456&catid=3 Sunday, October 1st, 2006: Koala Contraceptive Device? Scientists in Kangaroo Island, Australia are hoping to cut down the koala population (which they claim to be around 28,000) by implementing a contraceptive device that will be shot under the koala’s skin using a dart. So, not only is the idea of forcing birth control on family oriented marsupials—who want nothing more than to procreate—unethical, but the violent way in which the contraceptive is employed is immoral as well. How would those scientists feel if we hid in bushes with dart guns and took away their ability to reproduce? FoA is currently working out the logistics of such a procedure. See the original article at http://www.livescience.com/animalworld/061001_ap_koalas.html Saturday, September 23rd, 2006: The Third Annual Burlingame Pet Parade was held on Broadway in the city of Burlingame this Saturday, despite the protests of numerous Feranimists in the area. The event, which turned out some 450 participants and 1,000 spectators, involved dressing aggravated pets in restricting and embarrassing outfits to imitate ridiculous humanistic personalities. We are currently in the process of sending letters of our disapproval to the sponsors of the event, the Broadway Merchants Association, the Daily Journal, and the so-called Humane Society of the Peninsula. For more information visit http://burlingamepetparade.com/index.php Tuesday, September 5th, 2006: TV Personality Steve Irwin's Death: While the rest of the human centric world mourns TV personality Steve Irwin’s death, Germaine Greer reminds us of his horrendous treatment of wildlife in witty article published by the Guardian. Link to the article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/australia/story/0,,1865124,00.html#article_continue Thursday, August 24, 2006: Circus Elephant Liberated From Slavery. Max, a beloved elderly African Elephant, was recently released from his prison, in which he was forced to perform inane tasks for his captors’ amusement. Max was one of several elephants in the Sydney Circus to have reportedly been injured while captive. Now, fortunately, his days of meaningless labor are over. This is a day of celebration for Feranimists, as another animal has been saved from humanly harm. Original article: http://arcnews.redblackandgreen.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=490&Itemid=32 Sunday, July 16th, 2006: The Man Who Killed At Least 10,000 Greyhounds Revealed!: For the past 15 years the evil David Smith has been brutally slaughtering perfectly healthy greyhounds that could no longer race and burying them in his backyard. The terrorist was exposed by an undercover investigation performed by the Sunday Times. We salute you, canine defenders! Original article: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,176-2272175,00.html Sunday, June 11th, 2006: Who Belongs in the Zoo? The zoo is a repulsive institution of animal repression. This article is beginning to address some of the key issues that our establishment hopes to tap into: NO ONE belongs in a zoo. Original article: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1202920,00.html Tuesday, June 6th, 2006: The Spirituality of Animals. T. Koberle writes an incredible article on the divine capacities of our furry brethren. Check it out: http://www.all-creatures.org/articles/ar-thespirit.html Sunday, May 28th, 2006: Feranimists applaud William Saletan for his attempt to persuade unbelievers toward the path of enlightenment in the article “Dilemma of a Carnivore.” Way to go, William! Original article at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/26/AR2006052601709.html Thursday, April 13th, 2006: Improptu Interpretive Dance/Performance Depicting the Horrors of Human Consumption and Destruction of the Natural World: Three notable Feranimists express their dispair and anger with human ravaging of nature in an incredible improvisational performance and interpretive dance at a local city counsel member's home. To see photos of the performance visit our Photos Page. Thursday, March 9th, 2006: US Fears Spread of Avian Flu: While the scientists plan on dramatically increasing the number birds screened for bird flu, it is very clear that Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and the rest of the US government are concerned with human infection, not with the protection of the US avian population. Original article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11741441/ Tuesday, February 21st, 2006: A Cold Look at the Poultry Holocaust in the Rural South: The main point of this article addressed the inconveniences humans living near chicken houses experience. What about the inconvenience a chicken experiences when it is methodically slaughtered by a machine? Original article: http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2006/02/21/parker/index.html Thursday, February 2nd, 2006: Fox Spirit Day! The day of honoring the death of our adored prophet and founder Mary Spencer culminated in numerous traditional Fox Spirit celebrations, including several communal vegan potlucks, a protest at a local pet store and musical séance to reconnect followers with Mary’s soul. For pictures go to the photos page. Sunday, January 8th, 2006: PETA Awards Evil Scientist For Murdering Mice “Humanely.” Dr. Nigel Binns recently received PETA’s Person of the Year Award for creating a mousetrap that uses carbon dioxide to “painlessly” kill our innocent rodent friends. Last time we checked, using gas chambers for mass genocide was called the Holocaust. Murder is never humane; PETA has gone astray. Check out the bad news: http://www.animalrights.net/archives/year/2006/000001.html Friday December 16th, 2005: The Annual Feranimist Christmas Tree Planting Ceremony and Potluck: While Feranimists do not believe in Chirstianity, we do believe in restoring the trees that are so viciously and pointlessly destroyed at this time of year. We will be planting Douglas fir and red cedars throughout the city and have a vegan feast following the completion our hard work. Planting will begin at around 10 am and the potluck will take place at 6 pm. Remember to bring your own shovel! Tuesday, November 29th, 2005: Animals in New Orleans Left as Afterthought -- Except to Determined Pack of Rescuers: Finally the needs of our New Orleans mammalian friends are being addressed! Read about this dedicated group of rescuers at http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/11/29/DDGSUFU2A074.DTL Saturday, November 12th, 2005: Annual Reenactment of the Burnings of the Revelations of Kee Teppa: Feranimists from all over the bay area gathered at Ocean Beach today, as we do every year, in order to mourn and reenact the burning of sacred document. The performance was followed by vegan snacks and sing alongs. Check out the pictures our Photos Page. Monday, September 19th, 2005: PETA Activists Arrested in Peoria, IL. Even though we typically regard PETA as uncommitted Feranimists, the noble actions of Eric Deardorff, 24, and Melissa Sehgal, 28, were enough to warrant our appreciation. The two posed naked in a grocery store, wrapped inside an oversized meat package with a sign saying, "Only cannibals eat animals. Go vegetarian." Good going, kids! Link to original article: http://www.animalrights.net/archives/year/2005/000357.html Monday, April 25th, 2005: China’s Caged Bile Bears Free! The attempts of animal activists remain a source of hope and renewal for animals and Feranimists alike! Find out how Jill Robinson exposed the horrors of the Chinese bear bile farms at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/04/25/MNGFECEIVO1.DTL&feed=rss.news Pre-2005 Saturday, June 8th, 2002: Can Animal Rights and Vegetarianism Succeed Without Church Support? Of course! They can succeed through Feranimism! The authors of this article, Frank L. and Mary T. Hoffman, however, remain completely unaware of the Feranimist movement and maintain that the animal rights movement needs the support of institutionalized religion. We have recently sent them a pamphlet about our organization. Because we believe that the animal rights movement needs spiritual principles to be successful, we applaud the authors for their efforts. Original article: http://www.all-creatures.org/articles/ar-succeed.html Also check out the events and actions of our friends the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) at http://www.animalliberationfront.com/ALFront/Actions-index.htm |