Happy Birthday, Jane Goodall!

One of conservation heroes, Jane Goodall, celebrates her birthday today. Her new film, Chimpanzee, in association with Disneynature, opens in theatres on April 20th; and they will donate to the Jane Goodall Institute when you see the film within the first week.

More New Far Fetched Designs

Last month we introduced new designs by Far Fetched from their Mima & Oly line.

We've added four new pieces, including the dog in doghouse necklace pictured here, as well as matching earrings. Turtle lovers will adore our sea turtle necklace and matching earrings.

Jewelry from the Mima & Oly line are made of a copper, nickel and zinc alloy. The chains are silver plated over brass, and earwires are silver plated over surgical steel. We think they look as good as the Far Fetched sterling silver pieces, and at a much more affordable price.

Let Your Love Fly Free Online Auction

The Let Your Love Fly Free online auction, sponsored by Born Free USA, begins tomorrow, Monday, March 5th.

They have some very, very nice items, and I for one, am planning to bid on a few of them. We have also donated some merchandise, including a Far Fetched Bee necklace, Sienna Sky Goldfinch earrings, a peacock tote and a couple of Bungalow 360 items.

This is a great opportunity to win some wonderful merchandise, while supporting an amazing animal welfare organization.

The auction will run for five days.

New Bungalow 360 Patterns!

Now in stock: New Bungalow 360 designs! These new Bungalow 360 patterns in Dragonfly, Seal and Hippo are as vibrant and whimsical as the others.

We have the following available, and as of this writing, ready to ship: Dragonfly wallet and wristlet; seal wallet and wristlet; hippo wallet and wristlet.

If you are already familiar with Bungalow 360 bags and accessories, then you know that aside from being beautiful and stylish, they are also sturdy and functional. Made of 100% natural cotton canvas, a guilt-free pleasure for any animal lover.

Fight for Horses

With all the heart-wrenching stories about animal cruelty we are regularly bombarded with, it is so wonderful to hear heartwarming stories, as well as about the victories and people who are making a difference.

This morning I read an article about 9-year old Declan Gregg, who has joined the fight against horse slaughter. He has already testified before the New Hampshire Environmental and Ag Committee, and will travel to Washington, DC next month to deliver letters to Congress from children who oppose horse slaughter.

Declan has also created a blog called Children 4 Horses, encouraging other children to write letters that he can take with on his trip to DC.

National Justice for Animals Week

Yesterday was the start of National Justice for Animals Week, a project of Animal Legal Defense Fund. Each day ALDF will post an action alert that you can participate in. You can follow ALDF on Facebook or via their blog.

On the Animals Week webpage, you can also find a wonderful section called Resources for Fighting Animal Abuse. The page is filled with resources to help you be a better advocate for animals; and it includes a guide for becoming an activist within your own community, what to do when you witness cruelty, and much more.

If you want a career in which you can make a difference for animals, ALDF is hiring as of this entry. This page also has information about internships, events and other opportunities.

Born Free 4th Annual Fur Free Fashion Competiton

Born Free USA is accepting applications for its 4th annual Fur Free Fashion Competition. If you are an indie designer and have a desire to create cruelty-free fashion, this competition is for you. They are awarding some great prizes, but most importantly you have an opportunity to get publicity for your designs. The deadline for the 2012 competition is April 12th.