Supporters' News

Welcome to a new online Viva! section dedicated to keeping you regularly up-to-date with supporters' news from around the country. If you have anything you would like to share, please email assistant editor Helen Rossiter here or call 0117 944 1000.

vegankid.net

Viva! supporter Matt Wells has launched his own website/blog - www.vegankid.net. Why not give him some support and check it out? Vegankid.net features recipes, links, resources and much more.

RSPCA Manchester & Salford Branch Host Vegan Fundraiser

RSPCA Manchester & Salford Branch is hosting its first vegan fundraising evening, 'Paws for a Party', and inviting you to join in the celebration of animal life. Although the RSPCA is not a vegan organisation, staff and trustees at the Manchester & Salford branch are all committed vegetarians and vegans. 'Paws for a Party' will take place at The Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester on Saturday November 7, 2009. It will include a wine reception, three-course meal and entertainment from like-minded performers throughout the night. Party-goers will be encouraged to think about their outfits for the evening too and forego any animal-derived fashion. Tickets for the event are priced at just £25 each and are available by contacting Susie on 0161 882 0680 or emailing rspcamcr_salford@btconnect.com June 09

Incredible journey of Teddy

There are hopes that the moving story of the rescue of a tiny puppy from Albania, will raise awareness of the need for animal welfare laws in the country. Click here to see pictures and read the full story. March 09

Save the Asian Elephant

An appeal has been launched to help the largest population of Asian Elephants surviving in the wild, who are under threat. For more information, please visit click here.  March 09

Sign petition to help animals in Mexico

A project has been set up in Mexico to urge the country's Government to improve laws to protect the rights of animals.Organisers are also hoping to expose animal suffering and radically change attitudes in Mexico towards the way they are treated.

For more information, visit  http://folialumiere.com/mexicounido/ To sign a petition in support of their work, visit http://folialumiere.com/mexicounido/index.php?option=com_petitions&view=petition&id=1 January 09

Caring for cats

A supporter would like to congratulate a hotel in Thailand who have taken steps to help stray cats in their area. Cape Panwa on Phukett Island has recently trapped and sterilised 12 cats, who they are now feeding. Keep up the good work! Dec 2008. Visit  www.capepanwa.com

Supporters' launch new website

Two young Viva! supporters have launched their own eco-friendly vegan business online. Check out Metala and Lhasa's website http://ecoture.webs.com/ . They have a variety of fashionable, ethical, ECO-friendly bags at affordable prices! plus home and giftware. Dec 08