VOICE events

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Motherless Day, Sunday, May 11

Mother’s Day in Brackenridge Park’s Koehler Pavilion (near the zoo entrance) Event is free and open to the public

1-5 p.m.

What price conservation?

Music, children’s activities, “Free Lucky” petitions, wildlife educational materials

Did you know that many animals are killed to make it easier to capture their babies, often to keep them captive for life?

Learn the story of Lucky, the elephant and how you can make a difference in her life! See video of The Elephant Sanctuary and hear directly from those who have been there what it could mean in the life of this lonely elephant.

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April/May 2008

Please join VOICE for Animals in celebration of Earth Day at Woodlawn Lake Park on Saturday, April 19, from 10 am to 4 pm. Our theme this year is "Celebrate Life, Respect the Earth -- Go Vegan"!

We will have a variety of literature available with healthful, cruelty-free, Earth-friendly recipes, VOICE merchandise, and a raffle.

Our second booth is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of Lucky, the lone Asian female elephant at the San Antonio Zoo (for more information about Lucky visit http://voiceforanimals.org/freelucky.htm).

VOICE is planning a special event at Brackenridge Park on Sunday, May 11, from 1 pm to 5 pm asking for the release of Lucky to The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. More details to come soon!

If you wish to volunteer to help staff our booths or collect signatures on our Free Lucky! petitions, contact VOICE at 210-737-3138.

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Events in January 2008

FREE LUCKY! Rally

Saturday, January 19, 2008, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

(supporters arrive and set up at 2:00)

in front of the Zoo entrance in Brackenridge Park

VOICE will again be asking the zoo to retire Lucky to the Tennessee Sanctuary.This is a peaceful, legal rally. We will provide posters, leaflets, and other materials for distribution...just donate about an hour of your time and bring a friend! For more info., or call (210) 737-3138.

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February, 2008

Rally against the animal cruelty in the Stockshow and Rodeo

Saturday, Feb. 2, noon -1:00 p.m. (set up at 11:30)

Meet on the concrete island opposite the main entrance to the Freeman Coliseum/ AT&T Center on Houston street. Carpool if possible; parking available on residential streets west of the coliseum, across the railroad tracks. Due to high traffic, it's best to arrive from the west side of the coliseum.

Call 210 737-3138 for more info.

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FREE LUCKY! Demo. Saturday, December 22

Set-up 11:30, Rally noon to one.

In front of the San Antonio Zoo's main entrance. Signs will be available and literature will be provided. Call 737-3138 for more info.

We are asking that the San Antonio Zoo release Lucky, the lone elephant that remains in their elephant exhibit, and allow her to live the remainder of her life in a sanctuary. She is currently essentially in solitary confinement, one of the worst punishments meted out to criminals! We are also asking that the zoo permanently close its elephant exhibit, as have other more progressive zoos. No animal deserves to have his or her freedom stolen away, but elephants are particularly vulnerable. In the wild, they travel large distances and live in herds with others. No zoo is able to properly provide these necessary conditions.

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Anti-Puppy Mill Protest!

Saturday, Dec. 22nd and Sunday, Dec. 23rd from 2-4pm.
We will have signs, flyers and shelter/rescue info. too.

We'll meet at 2pm in the parking lot behind Petland - there is lots of parking.

I know 2 days may not be feasible for most people, but if folks would just commit to one day or the other - even for an hour - we feel that it will make a huge impact since this is without a doubt THE "money making" weekend for the store. (They have advertised "65 puppies for sale!" - YUCK!)

We had a lot of positive feedback from yesterday's demo (Sun., Dec. 16th from 1-3pm). Four or five groups of people stopped and asked us about local shelters and some folks even decided not to shop there for any pet supplies. Not to mention all the cars that drove by and saw our signs!

San Antonio killed thousands of homeless animals last year and will again next year as a result of negligent breeding. Many of the animals in local petstores came from puppy mills. To learn more, visit HSUS get the info on puppy mills

for more details, contact Holley at holleypridmore@hotmail.com
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Help PETA spread the "Naked Truth" about KFC at an exciting demonstration taking place in San Antonio on Thursday!

I will be leading a demonstration against KFC wearing only a banner saying, "The Naked Truth: KFC Tortures Chicks," on the front and reading, "Turn Your Back on KFC Cruelty," on the back. This protest is part of PETA's campaign urging KFC to stop breaking birds' wings and legs, scalding them to death, and abusing them in other reprehensible ways.

Where: KFC, 5211 De Zavala Road, San Antonio, TX
When: Thursday, December 13, at 10:45 a.m.
What to bring: You, your friends, and your family members (protest materials will be provided)

I hope you can spare an hour to help urge people in your area to boycott KFC. This will also be a great chance to meet other people in your community who are concerned about cruelty to animals. You can direct questions about the demonstration and RSVP to me at AshleyB@peta.org.

If you can't make it to the demonstration but want to help, you can also become an online activist. Get code to display videos on your blog and banners for your Web page, and learn other ways to help spread the word with a simple click of your mouse.

To learn more about the campaign, please visit KentuckyFriedCruelty.com
Thanks for everything you do to help animals!

Ashley