Follow these links for some of the best information on the Web about vegan topics, organic issues and other interesting things!
Animal Place
our fabulous neighbors! Founded in 1989, Animal Place's California animal shelters fills a much-needed niche of farm animal rescue, sanctuary, education and adoption. Animal Place is one of the largest and oldest animal sanctuaries in the nation. We operate a 600-acre sanctuary in Grass Valley, California, and a 60-acre animal shelter in Vacaville, California. Animal Place extends compassion to all life with a special emphasis on farmed animals. This is executed by providing permanent sanctuary, education, legislation and appropriate placement of needy animals./p>
Friends of Animals
is an international non-profit organization founded in 1957. Through a variety of campaigns and projects worldwide, they advocate all animals' rights to live free according to their own terms. Friends of Animals also educates and promotes veganism through Vegan Means and the group’s two cookbooks.
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)
Since 1985, PCRM has been influencing advancements in medicine and science. We advocate for preventive medicine, especially good nutrition, conduct clinical research, and advocate for higher ethical standards in research.
Howard Lyman
author of “Mad Cowboy,” is a 4th generation cattle rancher turned vegan. In 1996, he told Oprah about Mad Cow Disease. They were both sued as a result and won! If you ever have the opportunity to hear this amazing man speak don't miss it!
Dr Michael Greger's Nutrition Facts
Dr. Greger is a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. Currently he serves as the Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States. Dr. Greger is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and the Tufts University School of Medicine. His videos and talks on nutrition are informative, engaging and entertaining.
Farm Sanctuary
works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. They envision a world where the violence that animal agriculture inflicts upon people, animals and the environment has ended, and where instead we exercise values of compassion. Sounds good to us!
EarthSave
educates, inspires, and empowers people to shift toward a plant-based diet. EarthSave was founded by our friend, John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America, one of the first books to expose animal cruelty. Read their interview with Allison.
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)
is the largest animal rights organization in the world and does remarkable work on behalf of animals. Check out action alerts, lists of cruelty-free companies, recipes, and more.
VegNews
is the one magazine most vegetarians can't live without. Besides the excellent pub, check out their award-winning website, blogs, e-newsletters, and events (maybe I'll see you there!).
VegDining
is your guide to vegetarian restaurants around the world.
Vegan Outreach
is a global organization working to end animal exploitation through education and the promotion of a vegan lifestyle. This site is packed with informative articles and illustrated booklets, like the informative Guide to Cruelty-Free Eating
FARM (Farm Animal Reform Movement)
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public-interest organization promoting vegan, plant-based diets to save animals, protect the environment, and improve health since 1976. Visit and learn how you can participate in one of their many important grassroots campaigns.