Some things are never going to be fashionable. Fur springs to mind, as do meat-bikinis. However, if you want something that is super-stylish and guaranteed to be a killer present either for yourself (or someone you know, fellas *hint-hint* ), then you can't go past this amazing giveaway!
This may well be the most stylish contest ever run on Unleashed. NSW fashion label malc&andi already prove their generosity by donating 5% of their sales to animal protection organisations (including Animals Australia). Now they're giving you the chance to win one of their very cool, very stylish Lamb Bags. And before you ask - all malc&andi products are completely animal-friendly! Take a look at their website for the full range - there's bags, watches, belts, sunnies...
I'm not gonna pretend as though I'm a handbag connoisseur (I carry my stuff in a bindle), so I'll let the photos do the describing.
Getting your hands on the handbag is simple! Just tell us how you're lending a hand to animals. You could be out leafleting; spreading the word online, taking the pledge to not use products tested on animals ... there's a thousand ways you can be helping animals! If you want some ideas then you'll find 'em here! You can also read about Unleashed members getting really active for animals here.
So to recap:1. malc&andi sell stylish (and animal-friendly) bags and accessories.
2. You can win one of their handbags.
3. Just tell us how you're helping animals!
Easy-peasy. Entries into the comments below. Comp closes August 17th! Good luck!
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I Think one of the most powerful tools for changing people%u2019s perception of Veganism has been food! Through delicious food I have been able to reassure friends & family that there is no losing out on, what is such a sensory experience, food. That and my growing energy, love and compassion all speak for the cause. I am a better person for this change. I also feel pretty silly boasting like this, But those bags are gorgeous and I%u2019m pretty sure I%u2019ll get one some way or another! %u2665
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I encourage others to follow my lead and often convince friends to order meat free when in a restaurant.
I am a dog & cat foster carer for an animal charity which means I respect animals and give them a second chance at life after they have been dumped by their owners
I am an Unleashed fan and LOVE your work
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I am ashamed to have had my head in the sand for so long and with the sheer lack of understanding about the 'food' I was offering my children.
My ignorance is gone, I can now look myself, others and animals in the eyes and know deep in my heart I am now at peace. I am eating delicious food every night and no one needs to die for my family to survive.
We all belong here and all deserve the right to live in peace with no fear. I am doing my part to spread the word. Thank you for what you all do too. I have been on your site for a long time but finally signed up so I look forward to participating in more of your events.
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Since then, I have advocated with everyone I care about the benefits of cutting out meat from our diets, taught my loved ones to stay away from fur, leather and animal tested products, and every day I continue to find new vegetarian recipes that I can share with my stubborn meat-lover friends and family.
These days, I am a member of the Uni of Melbourne Animal Protection Society and we are pushing for cage free eggs on campus (it's a start!). I hope that in the future I can do a lot more for the good of animals as humans ourselves are animals and sometimes we forget that!
Good luck everybody
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I also have a lovely 18 year old dog called Rosie, who was, all those years ago when I got her, a stray.
I aim to live a life that doesn't contribute to the suffering of any other creature - something that is absolutely simple with animals, and less difficult with people, though, lord I do try.
After I became vegan, so did my sister, mum, dad and finally my brother. We do our bit.
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-Not eat them
-Educate the Public
-Rescue Livestock
-Do undercover Investigations
If i dont win could you tell me where i can buy one from?
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Since being here I have worked with a local shelter to immunise and de-sex stray and unwanted cats and dogs. I have rescued a donkey who I found wandering the desert roadside. I have nursed three sheep back to health after they were dumped on a friend. I have opened my doors to an African tortise, a rabbit, two hamsters, three cats (who will be returning home to Australia with me) and one dog.
My door remains open to any strays who I come across on my weekly feeding rounds at the local souk. I counted in the past two years, twenty plus kittens and cats who have called my apartment home until I could find a loving home for them.
Living here has been one of the most difficult experiences of my life in regards to animals, but I wouldn't change it for the world!
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i share online information about animal liberation causes, i donate regularly to charities such as RSPCA, Edgard's Mission and Animals Australia.
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While that is going on, I am also trying to sell my tees and stickers to raise money for organisations helping animals. At the moment I have a few designs for IFAW - this is the most popular design http://www.redbubble.com/people/sarahbentvelzen/works/2548036-save-the-baby-seals-ifaw-logo - but I am looking to expand and create ones for Animals Australia and maybe Greenpeace.
I am always trying to educate people about animal cruelty issues that they may not be aware of. Recently my dad decided to never have foie gras after I told him what happens in that particular food industry. I also got my dad and my boyfriend to go a month without chicken and eggs, yay!
So I'm excited to keep going, pledging to be veg, and helping out animals in need
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I do my part by living by the values of Ahimsa or non-violence. I am a vegan. I believe in compassion. Once a week, I take vegan treats to my non vegan co-workers or friends, now I run a vegan bake sale to raise money to donate to Animals Australia. I find that by doing this not only am I showing people who usually would never try vegan food that indeed vegan cupcakes are awesome but they are also donating money to this cause, which to me shows that on some level I am starting to awaken their consciousness and the humanity of people who would rather not inconvenience themselves with the truth about animal cruelty if given that option. It is a tough crowd though but I persevere.
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I never push others to do what I do, but when asked I speak my mind about animal welfare.
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Come and join us on Facebook, just look for "Sunshine Coast Vegan"
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Writing that blog post about dairy farms.. for you guys sharing my experience with all of you was one of the best feelings I have ever felt. Having that opportunity to share personal experiences.. the opportunity to teach others.. and earn their respect as a result was pretty cool. Inspired a number of school assignments used to further research, educate and write about animal rights. I'm in the midst of finishing my research project. About to head into an assignment that will consist of me talking to my entire school about live export, with footage etc that will hopefully sway any benchliners to the opinion that live export is no longer needed. I must say this will be harder than it sounds - as I am in a rural school surrounded by farmers. Which certainly encourages an ethical approach to this subject.
That brings on my approach to doing what I can for animals. An ethical approach. Except - with everyone. Not everyone can look someone in the eye and force themselves to see from the perspective of that someone.. like I believe I can. It takes a certain amount of detachment.. to be able to have a conversation and listen to that persons opinion without disregarding it if it opposes your own. And this can be really rewarding when it comes to animal activism. I have spoken to farmers in this manner.. I have even been successful in achieving a one hour interview with the principal advisor of animal welfare. He spoke to me in detail about the standards of the environments of various pig and chicken farms. And even though I didn't agree with his opinion.. being respectful
I was rewarded in primary firsthand information that I could use in articles that will soon to be written articles that explain how free range isn't neccessarily the best option. With credible firsthand information. I can't explain how valuable that kind of resource can be.. in anything you do. Especially when discussing with another your opinion on a topic.
I could go on.. but I don't think I need to. I don't need a handbag as a reward for what I do for animals.. the satisfaction when things like Tassie agreeing to eliminate sow stalls by the middle of next year is enough. But a handbag would be nice too!
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I volunteered at WFFT (Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand) in Thailand with Asiatic Black Bears and Malayan Sun Bears, with the aim of giving back the natural 'animal instincts' to these beautiful animals in order to release them back into the wild (they were mostly pets that people got sick of, or on their way to being sold to restaurants for exotic meat).
I have monthly donations with both WSPA and Animals Australia because I figure that covers a wider area...one is international and one is worldwide so they are going to the most needy cases in both places.
I always feel like I am not doing enough, but if more people in the world were like the people commenting above, the animals would be in a much less dire situation
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For the past few months I have been designing fliers and walking around my city putting them into every mail box I pass. They contain a bit of information about vegetarianism and veganism, but instead of being a sheet of boring facts, I have tried to make sure that the facts are relevant to the people in my city.
I am doing this at my own expense (ink isn't cheap I tell you!) and I am putting my personal email address and number on each flier (along with the web address for AA unleashed of course!) and giving people the chance to contact me if they want to know more. It is a really hard job because I am also working 7 days a week, but it is really important to me and I have had some emails from people telling me that they were shocked and interested by the information I provided. It is really good to know that I am opening the eyes of some people out there who have obviously not been exposed to the truth before.
I also made up some A4 posters on coloured paper, each with a fact on it about animal cruelty IN AUSTRALIA. I have handed these out in the mall and on street corners, despite being a really shy person, and I love the conversations I have gotten into with people about animals and their views.
I believe that if I can spread my knowledge to 100 people and just 1 of those people makes the choice to stop supporting animal cruelty through their diet, then I have done my job and it is totally worth it.
Keep spreading the word guys
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Students and staff are constantly telling us how happy they are to have a vegetarian society on campus providing vegan options. We intend to work with food vendors to introduce campaigns like the Cage-Free Campus Initiative, switch to more ethical suppliers and make more veg options available.
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I constantly ply my friends, family and colleagues with tasty vegan food in an effort to silently convert them.
I spent my first overseas holiday, last year, volunteering with a donkey sanctuary.
I encourage responsible pet ownership by promoting behaviour training with every pet owner I meet.
I donate to Animals Australia, Edgar's Mission and RSPCA.
I love my dog.
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- am a committed vegetarian
- regularly attend & participate in animal rights
demos/protests/rallies.
- regularly raise awareness of factory farming and animal
factories.
- make daily clicks on websites, answer quizzes etc. leading
to bowls of food donated to shelters for needy animals.
- regularly promote Pedigree Australia Adoption Drive
activities and profiles of shelter animals on social media.
- hand out leaflets for various animal rights based causes
(including Oscars Law).
- have 4 rescued dogs (1 incurring large vet bills but I pay
them gladly because he's worth every penny I have &
more), 2 rescued cats & 2 rescued rabbits.
- am making dog jackets for local animal shelters.
- regularly donate food to shelters
- am a financial supporter of several animal causes.
- sign all animal rights petitions & write letters to MPs
regarding animal issues (incl. live exports, fur, bsl &
discounted desexing initiatives)
- regularly find & care for stray animals while their home is
being found.
- raise awareness of futures facing animals advertised
free in papers/online.
- don't buy products tested on animals or containing animal
products.
- boycott companies using palm oil.
- complained to council when a recipe in their community
calendar called for 800mL palm oil concentrate.
- buy organic produce where possible (insects are animals
too).
Keep up the great work guys! xx
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In this day and age social media is such a powerful influence, so I share every article on my page, and spread the message. I also share links for petitions that I sign almost on a daily basis. I know for a fact that the links I share have been spread by at least 3 degrees of separation.
My pup was a street dog, and she wears her 'I Want Oscar's Law' scarf.
I also educate and influence friends and families on the benefits on cruelty free living.
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and Ava (above) you are too cute!)
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I keep my friends and family updated on current animal welfare issues, and urge them to try going vegetarian, and to cut back on the amount of animal products they purchase.
I sign every petition that PETA or Animals Australia emails me, as well as making lots of pledges and other ways I can help animals, and I donate to the RSPCA and WWF.
I am very conscious about the products I buy and whether they were tested on animals.
I don't wear fur, and I recently did a school project about fur in the fashion industry to show my school what really happens.
I am currently at school studying a variety of sciences so that next year I can go to university to study vet science, as I really want to be a vet to help animals in the future.
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I study fashion, so I never use leather, wool or silk in my designs as I know the cruelty involved in these industries. I've researched all the brands that don't test on animals, so I can make wise decisions while shopping.
I made Ban Live export T-shirts last year and donated the sales to Animals Australia. And helped out with sign up sheets and sign every petition I can that will benefit animals.
I bake vegan brownies and bring them to TAFE, everyone loves them and can't tell the difference.
Last of all I walk dogs 2 days a week at RSPCA, which is my favourite thing in the world, so much fun!
Also, I try my best to educate others on animals issues without being too pushy!
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Of course I do my best to avoid products tested on animals - what a horrible and inhumane practice that I can't believe still goes on. As a member of the local herpetology society I'm constantly going for walks to count the numbers of tiny lizards that developers don't seem to care about and then be as vocal as possible to protect the littlies.
I share all the campaigns close to my heart with friends and family. Urging them to sign petitions, send letters and get behind all the good causes out there. Animals don't have a voice and they need others to speak on their behalf and that is exactly what I try to do.
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Involved in many animal rights groups....protests of some kind almost every weekend
Pass out pamphlets and talk to those who are not aware of the animal industries of the globe.
Animal rights has become a part of my everyday life.
I approach animal cruelty with an attitude of compassion as hate only breeds hate.
I feel I have been enlightened since turning my life animal; friendly and I feel better about myself for it.
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I don't eat meat,
I sign as many unleashed, Animals Australia, WWF, RSPCA and Sea Shepherd pledges and petitions as I possibly can,
I try to encourage the rest of my meat-eating family to have more vegetarian meals,
I grow native gardens to try and attract native wildlife,
I buy all presents for my family from websites where the money goes towards the animals (such as this one and WWF), I volunteer to our native animal shelter on weekends,
I get all my pets from pounds and shelters,
I don't buy fur or leather,
I only eat free range eggs (and I only eat eggs as little as possible),
I don't wear fur, leather or silk,
I don't buy any products that have been tested on animals or that contain palm oil,
I send petitions and pledges to my friends and family,
I run a lemonade stall with a friend at the local markets to raise money for local animal causes,
and I foster abandoned cats and kittens for the Cat Haven.
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Of course on a practical level I support organizations like Animals Australia by attending rallies and giving donations!
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These are small gestures towards helping to protect the welfare of our animals but I hope that by being aware and spreading the word where I can that I am making a difference. A small one perhaps, but a difference all the same and that is the first step towards larger goals.
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I have also been buying items from the unleashed shop to help the animals.
We have taken on rescue bunnies and given them a loving home.
I feel that I have been put on this earth to help make a difference when it comes to the welfare of animals. They need us to stand up for them. It distresses me when I see or hear of these terrible things happening to them.
I thank everyone who contributes in any way to help our animals xx
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