HULU Viewers Served “A Side of Truth” with COK’s Pro-Veg Commercial

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hulu-chick-290x237.jpgAs part of our mission to make 2012 the Year of Compassion, we’re taking our powerful and award-winning Pro-Vegetarian Commercial campaign to the next level: from airing nationwide on three TV stations last fall to running ads online, where a growing number of today’s youth are turning to watch their favorite TV shows and movies.

One of the most popular online and on-demand video streaming services is HULU — and starting this week, in the middle of watching hit TV shows, movies, or documentaries, over one million HULU viewers will see our 30-second commercial, “A Side of Truth.” (watch our ad below)

COK is Co-Hosting DC’s Largest Vegetarian Celebration this Saturday!

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DCVF%20-%20carrot-200x267.jpgThe DC VegFest is the largest vegetarian celebration in the nation’s capital, attracting several thousand attendees each year. Offering
a great time for  meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, this free
outdoor festival will showcase over 75 exhibitors and provides an
opportunity to try free food samples, hear from dynamic
speakers, see cooking demonstrations, explore delicious meat-free
cuisine, and shop from several stores.

Freedom

Running for Her Life: One Cow’s Fight for Freedom

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n late May, Yvonne, a six-year-old slaughter-bound cow, escaped from a German farm and ran for her life.

In her quest for freedom, she spent nearly 100 days hiding in the forests of Bavaria. Garnering international attention, she eluded capture by police, farmers, countless good samaritans and animal advocates, and hunters (until authorities called off the “hunt”). Some joined the search in hopes of taking home a $14,500 reward offered by Bild, a German tabloid. A radio station rented a helicopter equipped with thermal imaging cameras, animal advocates tried to lure her with a bull ox, her sister, and her son while animal psychics attempted to talk with her — all to no avail.

TheVegetarianSite.com is Sponsoring COK – Shop Today!

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shopping%20cart%20button-170x100.jpgNeed a new pair of animal-friendly shoes? Looking for a good vegan cookbook for yourself or as a gift for a friend? Or what about getting some gummy bear vitamins? You’ll find it all on TheVegetarianSite.com, an all-vegan online store — and when you shop there this month, you’ll also help us help animals!

For the entire month of September, TheVegetarianSite.com is generously donating 10 percent of all sales to Compassion Over Killing!

The Hidden Lives of Playful Pigs

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playful%20pigs-275x197.jpgIn our everyday lives, it may be difficult  for us to relate to pigs or any farmed animal for that matter. Most of us have never met a pig in person or had the opportunity to discover that these highly social animals possess an amazing capacity for love, joy, and sorrow.

After watching the entertaining video below, which highlights the incredibly playful and inquisitive personalities of pigs, it’s hard not to notice how strikingly similar these animals are to the beloved dogs with whom many of us share our homes. In fact, studies have shown that pigs are actually smarter than dogs.

DC Interns: A Summer of Compassion!

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This summer, our DC office has been fortunate enough to host an incredible line-up of outreach interns!  These college and high school students have dedicated their summer breaks to spreading a message of compassion: from hosting feed-ins and leafleting events to reaching out to area restaurants and grocery stores, their selfless efforts are helping animals everyday, and for that, we are continually inspired and grateful!

Check out some of the amazing work they’ve done thus far:

Special Offer: Get Dr. Greger’s Latest Nutrition DVD and a COK Key Chain for Free!

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dvd-hen-donate2-280x382.jpgEver wonder if an apple a day really does keep the doctor away? The renowned Michael Greger, M.D., Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at The Humane Society of the United States, shares his expertise and insights about the healthiest food choices — including which apples pack the biggest nutrition punch — in a series of entertaining and informative DVDs, “The Latest in Clinical Nutrition.”