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Florida Voices for Animals (FVA), sponsors of the Annual Tampa Bay VegFest, is a nonprofit organization. Our members work for the compassionate treatment of animals. Issues we're involved in: exploitation of animals in entertainment, on factory farms, and by breeders; protection of endangered wildlife; spay and neuter programs; reduction of domestic abuse and neglect of companion animals; promotion of plant-based diets; support of animal sanctuaries; and protection of the environment for all animals, human and nonhuman. Join us today to help create a gentler, more compassionate world! We hold lots of events in the Tampa Bay Area. Come to one of our pot lucks or dinners and meet renowned advocates for animals. Help us with leafleting or education of schoolchildren on animal rights and plant-based diets. Pitch in to help at one of our vegan bake sales or other advocacy events. Come to our celebrated ThanksVegan dinner. Join us to get involved, and meet lots of other caring, compassionate people like you!
Visit us at www.floridavoicesforanimals.org for more information about us and be sure to read our FVA Volunteer Manual on how to help us educate the public at our events, demonstrations and protests.
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See all- Protect Florida's Bears SAY NO TO TROPHY HUNTINGCorporate Center One, Tampa, FL
PLEASE attend one of the 13 Black Bear Hunt Protests throughout Florida on Saturday, August 9.
These protests are hosted by Bear Defenders and Compassion for Animals. FVA will be joining the Tampa & Sarasota sites to support this effort. Please check out all the possible locations to find one near you.
https://www.beardefenders.org/protest-dates
AND IF possible, PLEASE attend the Havana FWC meeting on 8/13 when the final vote on this hunt will be taken. IF approved this year, it may become an annual hunt that won't require public input.
Check the link for a bus ride there hosted by the Sierra Club Florida Chapter. It's important to have a good showing to show our opposition to this horrible unwarranted AND unwanted trophy hunt. Floridians have spoken loudly, at least 81% oppose this hunt. The last one in 2015 was a disaster and more than 300 bears were killed in less than 48 hrs. 59% female, 21% lactating moms, leaving many orphaned cubs, many who suffered and probably died. PLEASE be a voice to stop this hunt!
TAMPA Event links
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWEzNAoaajEyp5pP9
https://www.facebook.com/events/598065353022806SARASOTA Event links
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MEPxqoYkHasrFV3N6
https://www.facebook.com/events/738429005467078