Help Us Reach Our Goal! October 22, 2009

Posted by Marta at October 22, 2009 1:57 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack

Since it's "Cut Out Dissection" month, I'm sure you've already participated in the past three "Actions of the Week" and you just can't wait to do more (right?!). That's what we like to hear!

Well, you're in luck, because we need your help with our SocialVibe "Cut Out Dissection" goal for the month of October! Each point raised on SocialVibe represents one frog and we have a goal of saving 300,000 frogs (meaning, virtual frogs). peta2 supporters have currently saved 100,334 frogs, so let's keep it up!

Don't have a SocialVibe account yet? Sign up right now! When you choose peta2 as your Cause on SocialVibe, you'll be helping to raise funds that'll get donated to peta2 to help animals! Here's what to do:

1) Sign up at SocialVibe.com/peta2. (If you're already signed up, you can switch your Cause to peta2.)
2) Pick your favorite company to act as the sponsor.
3) Get the badge for your MySpace or Facebook profile, or even your own website or blog.
4) Post the badge (as long as you have the badge on your profile you will be earning money to support our work).
5) Invite your friends. This will really help a lot to get more points going toward this goal.

Already on SocialVibe with peta2 as your cause and looking for more ways to earn points toward this goal? Awesome! Make sure you log into your account each day and update your status, answer the daily question, and visit the forums—all of these actions will earn more points each day. And be sure to check out the list of Activities you can do to earn lots more points (you'll see them listed on your dashboard when you log into your account).

Remember, we really need your help to raise awareness about the millions of animals that are killed each year for school dissections. Animals like cats, frogs, and pigs are cut up in classrooms even though humane alternatives exist. Help us spread the word and save animals by reaching our goal on SocialVibe!

Thanks!

We're Doing Great Work On SocialVibe January 26, 2009

Posted by Pulin Modi at January 26, 2009 8:04 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBack

We're over 95% of our Have A Heart For Animals goal. Thanks to you, we're moving quicker than we expected and hope to reach our goal far in advance of our February 14th deadline!

A lot of the work we do helping dogs, cats, and other animals isn't as eye-catching or "newsworthy" as some of our anti-fur demonstrations or celebrity ads, but it's all so important to the overall goal of creating a peaceful world for everyone. We have a free doghouse delivery program, an emergency service for animals in need of urgent assistance through our Community Animal Project, and a mobile spay and neuter clinic. Did you know that?

When I think about the time my coworkers and I spent in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina helping dogs and cats or hear how our cruelty investigations team successfully works with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies, I know that we are trying our best to tackle what can seem like an overwhelming problem. Whether it's deciding to euthanize a psychologically and physically abused dog who has been chained for his whole life or creating hard-hitting campaign videos to educate the public about the importance of adopting animals from shelters, we'll do what it takes to reduce suffering in this world.

So thanks to all of those who have already signed up on SocialVibe to help. For those who don't know what this is all about, check this out.

Want to help out right now? Post a bulletin or blog about how you're supporting peta2 on SocialVibe and include your SocialVibe badge! Or put a badge on your MySpace or Facebook profile. It's that easy!

Have A Heart For Animals On SocialVibe January 14, 2009

Posted by Pulin Modi at January 14, 2009 9:27 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 24 ) | TrackBack

I don't know what the weather has been where you live, but it's been really cold, windy, and rainy here lately. It's a reminder that we should be thankful for all the privileges we have as human beings.

With that in mind, we're teaming up with SocialVibe to raise money through Valentine's Day (February 14th) to support our work in speaking up for the voiceless. You'll see updates all over our site for the next month, and we really need your help.

While we're all fortunate to have a shelter from the weather and a safe place to enjoy our lives, this is sadly not the case for animals around the world suffering from neglect. PETA's cruelty caseworkers and volunteers, for example, work on reports every day related to dogs and cats left out in the freezing weather, chained up, and otherwise totally mistreated. I've helped out, too, and the horrifying reality we see every day is truly heartbreaking.

Did you know you can help us raise funds without donating any money out of your pocket? Just visit SocialVibe.com/peta2. The more points you earn on their site, the more money gets donated to PETA.

1) Signup at SocialVibe.com/peta2. (If you're already signed up, you can switch your Cause to peta2.)
2) Pick your favorite company to act as the sponsor.
3) Create your own custom badge for your MySpace or Facebook profile, or even your own website or blog.
4) Post the badge (as long as you have the badge on your profile you will be earning money to support our work).
5) Invite your friends. This will really help a lot with getting more points going towards this goal.

Remember: It's really important that you not only sign up, but also then go on to post a badge to your page so it's activated.

It'll look something like this...

Thanks to everyone for having the heart to help animals.

Start A Group At Your School February 17, 2008

Posted by Pulin Modi at February 17, 2008 6:43 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 6 ) | TrackBack

One person can make a huge difference when it comes to animals rights. In fact, there are a lot of DIY resources that we have to offer. But let's not forget that if you have a student group at your school, there is definitely power in numbers!

Whether you're trying to get better vegetarian food at school, introduce alternatives to dissection, or hand out leaflets, you're always going to have more success with even one or two extra people to help out.

So that's why we've got these downloadable packs to help you start a group. Check this college pack or this one for high school students.

We even have special a special student fundraising pack so you can order pins and stickers for cheap, then resell for a dollar or more and keep the profit for your group. Cool deal? What's better than taking in some money to help animals while also spreading the word by encouraging people to slap stickers on their cars or buttons on their bag?! Nothing, that's what!

Ok so that's my motivational post for the day. I hope you enjoyed it. We're, of course, always here if you need help getting a group started and will gladly send you free stickers and info, tips on campaigns you can win, and all that.

So the school year still has plenty of time to go. Get to it, will ya?! And if you need some inspiration, check out what our current Star Street Teamer is up to in New York. Meet Elijah Sharma!

Take care!

-Pulin