Dear John

January is traditionally the time of new resolutions and plans for change. If yours included finding a new job, please read on, as we have some exciting opportunities! And with all the launches of new vegan products for 2020, perhaps you are thinking of going vegan, or of trying to eat more plant-based meals – if so, we have some tips below. Enjoy!

Thank you for your help in making Christmas 2019 more compassionate

Last year, we were busy reaching out to event organisers to make them aware of the negative implications of using live animals, such as reindeer, in festive events. Thank you for giving out leaflets, staging peaceful demonstrations, speaking to event organisers and spreading the word within your local communities. We are aware of at least 58 organisers that moved away from having live reindeer at their events in 2019. We could not achieve the things we do without your active support.

We are also delighted to announce that no reindeer were imported in 2019, as confirmed by a Freedom of Information request.

Try vegan in 2020!

As we enter the new year, why not make it your New Year's Resolution to help animals and the planet by going vegan?

Order a FREE 'Go Vegan' pack today!

Going vegan in 2020? Need some recipe ideas?

Check out our amazing range of recipe books to inspire and guide you on your vegan journey. Jo’s Vegan Nosh has 97 simple yet mouth-watering dishes, as well as helpful tips for sandwich fillings and breakfast ideas. Feeling more adventurous? The Wicked Healthy Cookbook is filled with super-healthy, inventive and ingenious meal ideas. Saving animals and the planet has never tasted better! Don’t forget – free postage on all orders over £100.

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More than 2,500 people call on Kellogg’s to increase their vegan cereal range!

More than 2,500 people have signed our joint petition with Herbivore Club, calling on cereal giant Kellogg’s to switch the vitamin D they use in their cereals to a vegan version. The vitamin D currently used in most of Kellogg’s products is an animal-derived version of vitamin D3. This comes from a substance called lanolin, which is found in sheep’s wool. This simple swap would massively increase the vegan cereal options available on the shelves.

If you haven't already, please sign the petition now!

Pressure grows for a whip ban in racing!

An article in the Daily Mail (19 December) hinted at the possibility of a whip ban in British racing.

Please help us to keep up the pressure by contacting your MP, either by sending one of our postcards or by emailing them. Thank you.

Win big in 2020!

Every month, you could win up to £300 (and £1,000 in December!) in Animal Aid’s Lottery. Just £3 per month gives you three numbers in each monthly draw PLUS free Animal Aid membership PLUS our quarterly campaigning magazine Outrage PLUS 10% off everything in the Animal Aid shop. And, most importantly, you will be giving vital regular support to Animal Aid’s campaigns for animals.

Please join the Animal Aid Lottery today! Thank you.

Would you like to work for Animal Aid?

We are hiring! We have two full-time vacancies (Campaigns Assistant and Supporter Engagement Officer) and one part-time (Fundraising Officer), all based in our offices in Tonbridge, Kent. The closing date is 6 February, so take a look at our website for the full job descriptions, and how to apply, right away!

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