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Animal Count, Sponsored Walk

Animals Count | 08.02.2009 20:04 | Animal Liberation

Animals Count raise £5,000 to enter the European Parliament elections on 4th June.

Participants of Animals Count Sponsored Walk - resized to 560pxl
Participants of Animals Count Sponsored Walk - resized to 560pxl

Jasmijn de Boo, Chair of Animals Count, also known as Happy Sheepdog - resized
Jasmijn de Boo, Chair of Animals Count, also known as Happy Sheepdog - resized


What would possess 14 apparently sensible people from all walks of life, to don a weird selection of animal costumes and walk eight miles along London canals? Precisely such a motley band gathered on Sunday 8th February to raise much-needed funds for Animals Count, a UK political party for people and animals. The walk attracted lots of smiles and good-humoured onlookers, and was enjoyed by all, especially the sheep dog. Together we raised over £500! Added to previous donations, we have now secured the deposit of £5,000 necessary to contest the European Parliament elections on 4th June. For the first time, animals will be represented by a UK political party dedicated to their protection. Thanks very much to Cathy whose idea this walk was and to all 13 adults and a child (the donkey) who joined us on this sunny winter day. To get involved or support this exciting electoral campaign, please visit www.animalscount.org.


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image cropping! and ALF badge visible ;P

08.02.2009 21:33

Can't Indymedia automatically crop images to a more suitable size?

But since the images are so hi-res, check out the just-visible ALF badge to the right of the top photo! ;P

Not sure how much a chance of electoral success you will have, but as an anarchist I don't think it matters so much. Regard it as awareness-raising and good luck to ya!

veg@non