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medicines and direct care. Too many of Together, let’s make a world where all
them will be traumatized and terrified beings are free.
of people, needing patient, tender care FARMERS
from compassionate humans so they What can you do to participate
can eventually understand that some in the worldwide revolution of MARKET
humans are kind and can be trusted freeing the animals? Here are a
not to harm them. few suggestions:
Animal sanctuaries generally depend on • Become vegan. You’ll save an MAUI
volunteers and community donations average of 1 animal a day with this
to continue operation, along with the single action. OutdOOr Market +
sweat, blood and tears of the devoted • Volunteer at a local animal sanctuary. IndOOr HealtH FOOd StOre
founders who often give everything
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lost life of the slaughtered animal on winners 4 years in a row!
their morning’s breakfast plate—and • Share what you’ve learned
they vow to go vegan. with others.
It’s up to us to make a better world.

Melani ellis is an animal advocate who has a small-scale sanctuary for rescued
animals on Maui. With a background in art and veganic permaculture, she’s been
installing gardens and “Living Art” outdoor spaces for animals and people since
2001. Melani is currently seeking donated or owner-financed land for an animal
sanctuary, and plans to establish a network of animal sanctuary eco-preserves wHere HealtHy lIvIng
throughout hawaii. Melani can be reached at maui.tortoise.lady@gmail.com or (808) 463-5533 MeetS lOcal alOHa

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