The Houston Animal Rights Team is an all-volunteer, grass-roots organization that has been working to save animals in Houston and around the world since 1983.
To get involved with HART, simply contact us, or come to one of our events, or join our mailing list accessible via Yahoogroups.
Houston Animal Rights Team
PO Box 53928
Houston, Texas 77052
832-380-HART
mail@houstonanimalrights.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
update: the 27 February events were successful, with 10 brave activists willing to communicate our message to those visting the rodeo kickoff our message of kindness to animals. Plans for additional demonstrations and flyering are being considered, watch here for details.
RODEO PARADE LEAFLETTING
27 February 2010
downtown Houston
call for details- we will meet and hand out leaflets along the parade route
ANTI-RODEO DEMONSTRATION
27 February 2010 - 2:00pm
meet at the corner of Kirby and I-610
Come and join us in bearing witness to the cruelty of all the animals that suffer at and because of the rodeo- the calves in the calf roping, and especially all those individuals that end up being eaten.
Feb 27 SAT 9 AM/ 2PM
Protest the Cruelty of the Houston Rodeo with H.A.R.T.
Join the Houston Animal Rights Team (HART) in protesting the cruel tradition and violent bloodsport of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Learn more at HoustonRodeo.org. First RODEO PROTEST will be Saturday, Feb 27, 2 PM at Kirby and 610 Loop, with leafleting earlier during the Rodeo Parade, arrive 9 AM. New activists are encouraged to attend and share ideas and energy to help animals for 2010. Turn your compassion into action for the animals in Houston! Use one of our signs or bring your own. "Rodeo Reality" hand-outs may be individually downloaded and printed from www.sharkonline.org To participate please contact mail@houstonanimalrights.com phone (832) 380-4278/ (832) 380-HART and visit www.houstonanimalrights.com
Feb 27 SAT 7 pm
Culture Night at SHAPE Community Center
Everyone is welcome to Culture Night this Saturday beginning 7pm located at The SHAPE Community Center on 3815 Live Oak. There will be vegan food made by The Vegan Cafe and Tikur's, spoken word (poetry), and documentaries. Contact info for this event is (832) 884-1539. S.H.A.P.E. is an acronym representing
Self Help for African People through Education.
Feb 28 SUN 12:30 pm
Bay Area Vegetarian Potluck and Film Screening
The Vegetarian Society of the Bay Area is holding their monthly meeting & potluck luncheon on Sunday, February 28th. The event will begin at 12:30 pm with door prizes, a short film screening on a related topic, as well as a book review. This group meets once a month at the Unity Church of the Bay Area in League City and the public is welcome to attend. Please remember to bring a vegan dish to share at the potluck! For more information, contact Sandy 281-332-8154.
Feb 28 SUN 3 pm
Vegan Culinary Classes Through Leisure Learning Unlimited
VEGAN ORGANIC 101 Arguably the healthiest way to eat. Learn to cook with fresh, pure, unadulterated food. Get the most out of the nutrients and savor the wonderful flavors. Learn to make a savory tart, an elegant bisque, salads with dressings, and even cookies. Enjoy one smoothie and learn to make many others. A "hands-on" class. Taught by Staci Davis of Radical Eats, SUN Feb 28th 3-7pm, location near 59/Fondren.
For details contact Leisure Learning Unlimited or call (713) 529-4414
BARC HELP DESK
This major step for BARC needs volunteers willing to help the public find solutions for their unwanted or lost animals. If you would like to be a part of this life-saving operation at B.A.R.C., please contact:
Lydia Caldwell: Lydia4barc@yahoo.com or James Oxford: hapi4pets@gmail.com
