Tag Archives: animal rights

Socialite Tinsley Mortimer Raises Money For the American Humane Association at Samantha Thavasa

I know it seems like I’m always telling you to go shopping, but that’s only because I am. There’s nothing better than shopping for a cause, especially if that cause is the American Humane Association’s Second Chance® Fund that gives abused and neglected animals a second chance at life and love. Thanks to the philanthropic efforts of New York socialite and handbag designer, Tinsley Mortimer, in honor of Adopt-a-Dog Month, 25% of sales at the lovely Madison Ave. handbag boutique, Samantha Thavasa Oct. 13-20th will benefit the American Humane Association’s Second Chance Fund that helps fund local shelters and rescue groups all over the country afford to treat abused and neglected animals so they can be adopted into the loving homes they deserve.

Tinsley, who serves as a National Ambassador for the American Humane Association, hosted a private event last night at the boutique to kick off the effort featuring some adorable pets up for adoption as the guests of honor. Though sadly I couldn’t make it to the event, as a vegetarian and passionate animal rights activist, it couldn’t be more important to me to bring awareness and help to this issue effecting those who can’t speak for themselves. Tinsley is truly a role model for me because throughout my life, I hope to help animals too.

Animal abuse is not pretty and neither is this video. What you are about to see will disturb you. Make a difference in the life of a helpless animal by shopping at Samantha Thavasa now through Oct. 20th.

 

Help PETA & Lea Michele Put Horses Back in the Pasture

Horses in the carriage industry are treated badly and PETA wants to helpWhile walking the streets of my beloved city one evening, I spotted a billboard that captured my vision for a better world.  It was an angelic photo of my favorite Glee star, Lea Michele, fighting against the inhumane treatment of the animals and the horrors of the horse-drawn carriage industry.  Witnessing Lea Michele endorse PETA‘s latest campaign was music to my ears.  Inspired by this selfless action, I too urge people everywhere to boycott horse carriages in exchange for limos.

More attention needs to be brought to this ignored issue.  Horses do not belong in the confining traffic of NYC or in disgusting Midtown stables.  These beautiful animals belong somewhere out in the country on a socialite’s Long Island estate where they can roam free on green pastures.  It has always been my dream to make a difference by starring in my own PETA ad.  So I urge you to join PETA and Lea Michele in their cause to rid cities everywhere of this miserable and unnecessary industry.  You don’t have to be a Socialite or even an aspiring one; you just have to have a heart. For information on the issue and what you can do to make a difference visit NYCLASS.org or PETA.org.