SO, here's a new video and a lot of links about the vegan shelter issue:
I sit down with Armaiti (Ar-Mighty) May, a Los Angeles Veterinarian who is a proponent of vegan diets for dogs. After watching this interview, what do you think?
Food Politics - Yes Dogs Can Eat Carbs:
https://www.foodpolitics.com/2013/03/yes-dogs-can-eat-carbohydrates-and-heres-why/2009 10-Week Study of Meat-Free Diet for Sled Dogs:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19480731About Oldest Living Vegan Dog, Bramble:
http://www.realfoodforlife.com/vegetarian-dog-lives-to-189-years/Oldest Living Vegan Dog, Bramble (diet or genetics?):
http://www.monicasegal.com/wordpress/?p=431Here is further info about the groups and activities Armaiti May is involved with locally in the LA area to promote veganism and compassionate awareness:
Vegan Toastmasters (
www.vegantoastmasters.org)
Public Speaking Club, a chapter of Toastmasters International
Meets 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 3:00-4:30 pm
at Grace Lutheran Church located at 4427 Overland Ave. in Culver City, CA 90230
Guests including non-vegans are welcome to attend for free, vegan refreshments provided
United Animal Advocates of LA (
www.uaala.org)
Animal Rights meetup group featuring Vegan Outreach Leafletting on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
Veterinary Association for the Protection of Animals (
www.vapavets.org)
Educating the veterinary community about the benefits of vegan eating through lecture presentations, documentary screenings and vegan dinners.
For help transitioning to a plant-based diet (for people), check out
www.pcrm.org for their free 21-day vegan kickstart program,
www.happycow.net for vegan-friendly dining options and
www.veganhealth.org for info on how to stay healthy as a vegan.