Tag Archives: vegetarianism

City of South Miami Passes Meatless Monday Resolution

It’s not always easy to be meat-free in Miami. Heck, half the city’s bread is infused with lard. But thanks to a progressive mayor and a dedicated volunteer, vegetarianism just got a major boost with the City of South Miami’s Meatless Monday resolution.

In official language, it’s “in support of comprehensive efforts to protect the environment, our health, and animals, and encouraging residents to participate by choosing meat-free, plant-based meals at least one day a week.”

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Kindred Spirits Sanctuary in Ocala: A Haven For Turkeys

This isn’t a warm and fuzzy time for American turkeys. To provide fodder for millions of tryptophan comas, roughly 45 million birds meet their makers every November.

But at Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary in Ocala, turkeys aren’t for eating. Instead, they live out their lives in peace and comfort. Plus, they get cuddles.

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