Vegetarian Star

Ian Somerhalder is taking a bite out of animal neglect and troubled children. The Vampire Diaries actor is building a sanctuary for both animals and children with behavioral issues on a farm he plans to buy in Louisiana.

Somerhalder, a recent recipient of the Humane Society’s Wyler Award, said the sanctuary will not only house animals, but employ children who’ve been accused of bullying to work with and care for the animals, hopefully leading to a change in behavior for both human and non-human.

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Farm Sanctuary has already extended an offer to President Obama to send this year’s pardoned turkey to its grounds instead of the usual destination for the birds, a Disney theme park.

Now, Bill Maher has written a letter on behalf of PETA, asking the president to consider the birds who, in Maher’s words, have a retirement “as empty as Cher‘s “Farewell” tour” if not sent to a place where trained individuals can properly care for the already neglected animals.

“In recent years, turkeys have simply been shuffled from the pardoning ceremony to displays at pseudo-sanctuaries or theme parks, and many have died less than a year later, before the following year’s turkeys have even made it to the Rose Garden. McDonald’s so-called “Happy Meals” have a longer shelf life.”

“I propose a New Rule: From now on, let’s bring credibility to the ceremony and genuine compassion to “pardoned” turkeys by sending them to a real sanctuary.”

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Tomorrow on Saturday, August 21st, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Sean Lennon will perform at a benefit concert for Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in Willow, New York.

The Ghost of Saber Tooth Tiger is a musical project featuring Lennon and his girlfriend Charlotte Kemp Muhl. Their first album, Acoustic Sessions, is due out October 26 on Chimera Music.

Proceeds from the concert go directly toward Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary to care for the 200 farm animals that have been rescued from abused, neglectful or abandoned situations.

Gates open at 5:00 PM and tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. For more information, visit Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

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Ellen DeGeneres recently Tweeted a photo of a baby calf born at a farm animal sanctuary
“Look at this brand new baby calf born yesterday at The Gentle Barn! How sweet is she?”

The Gentle Barn is home to 150 animals (or maybe it is now 151 if they haven’t updated their website yet) that were rescued from abuse and neglect. The baby calf will share its home with horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, llamas, dogs, and cats.

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Gene Baur, co-founder of Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY, was recently featured in the 50PlusPrime online news program for Baby Boomers.

50PlusPrime speaks with baby boomers making a difference in their communities as well as directs these 78 million individuals to useful resources.

Twenty four years ago Baur founded what is now the largest animal rescue and refuge in North America.

“About a year ago, when we began considering stories for our season premiere, I was introduced to the work of Gene Baur and Farm Sanctuary,” said Tony Fama, host of 50PlusPrime. “As I learned about Gene, in reading his book, in surfing Farm Sanctuary’s website, I knew we had to tell the story of Gene’s compassionate work on behalf of abused farm animals. 50PlusPrime will focus on baby boomers doing outstanding work. There is no question that Gene and Farm Sanctuary meet that description.”

“We are thrilled to be a part of the season premiere of 50PlusPrime,” said Baur. “Baby boomers have served as catalysts and helped bring needed and groundbreaking social change to our nation. The ideals underpinning the civil rights and environmental movements of the 1960s, which challenged the status quo, are helping to inspire a burgeoning food movement in our country today, along with a renewed interest in vegetarianism. Besides supporting environmental sustainability, eating fresh, whole plant foods instead of animal foods also helps lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other common ailments. Tony Fama’s commitment to inspiring and providing tools for conscientious living should be applauded.”

You may view the video segment of Baur and Farm Sanctuary’s story at 50PlusPrime.

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Tippi Hedren went from starring in Birds to caring for cats.

The actress founded the Shambala Preserve, a home to tigers, lions and other big kitties that include Michael Jackson‘s Thriller and Sabu tigers.

Hedren’s life with big cats started in the 80s when she produced and starred in the film with African Lions, Roar, inciting her interest in the giant creatures.

Hedren was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Humane Society’s Genesis Awards.

“It’s such a gift to have a mission that you feel really strongly about,” Hedren says in the video.

More information on the Shambala Preserve can be found on its website.

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Tori Spelling revealed 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me to Us Magazine, and several of these secrets lead us to believe Spelling has the potential to be both a great animal activist and vegetarian.

For example, she works with rescue animals and took in cats–even though they make her sneeze!:
“I’m allergic to cats, but I had three of them for years because they’re supercute and I work with rescue animals.”

She wants to open her own animal sanctuary up one day:
“One day, I want to open an animal sanctuary to house all the homeless, unwanted and abandoned animals.”

If we can’t get her off meat completely, she’d likely do well as a pescatarian:
“Could live on sushi and be really happy!”

She’s got that small farmer, grow you own mentality:
“I dream of living on a farm. I want chickens, goats, cows and horses! We want to grow our own veggies and fruits and make our own milk and cheese!”

Vegetarian Star suggests Tori make her own vegan cheese.

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Daniela Sea, actress from The L Word, will be out at SunPower Natural Cafe tonight from 7PM-10PM.

Not only is this your chance to meet the actress who played the transgendered computer whiz  Moira/Max Sweeney, but a portion of your meal eaten tonight will be donated to Farm Sanctuary.

If Daniela’s not a good enough reason to get out tonight, head to SunPower Cafe any night from April 8-14 and 10% of your bill will still be donated to Farm Sanctuary.

SunPower Natural Cafe is located at 3711 W Cahuenga Blvd. in Studio City, CA in the United States.

They may be reached at (818) 308-7420 for more information.

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