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WHAT IS VEGFEST?
Welcome to the First Annual SoCal VegFest, a free
admission, one-of-a-kind event designed to engage
curiosity and inspire consciousness in people of all ages.
This event-not-to-miss will include free plant-based food
samplings, musical entertainment, guest speakers,
cooking demonstrations, raffles, interactive booths, food
vendors, humane organizations, an enjoyable children’s
area with a variety of engaging opportunities especially for
kids, and more.
The purpose of SoCal VegFest is to introduce Southern
Californians and others to the benefits of healthy
conscious living. Our goal is to inspire and support anyone
who wants to learn more about living a more healthy,
environmentally friendly, and compassionate life.
The SoCal VegFest is run by dedicated volunteers as a
project of Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL), a
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND SPEAKERS
MAIN STAGE
GENESIS FOR ANIMALS - GENESIS & GENELLE BUTLER
10:05am - 10:15am
COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS; PLANT-BASED DIET FOR FAMILIES & KIDS
VegNews’ Vegan Kid of the Year, Genesis Butler, is an 8 year old animal advocate
who went vegetarian at the age of 3 after she asked her mother where meat came
from.
JOSHUA GARCIA
10:20am - 10:40am
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, HEALTH/WELLNESS, ANIMALS RIGHTS, VEGANISM
Josh Garcia delivers thought p
­ rovoking stories exploring the core herbivore values
in all humans c
­ ausing us to rethink our own behavior and the entire system.
JL FIELDS
10:45am - 11:05am
SIMPLE WAYS TO EAT VEGAN IN THE REAL WORLD
JL Fields is a vegan lifestyle coach & educator, Food for Life instructor, personal
chef, career coach, radio host, cookbook author, and a corporate consultant.
http://jlgoesvegan.com
SEAN REAVES - VEGAN COMEDIAN
11:05am - 11:30am
TOPIC OF SPEECH
A man of many trades, Sean finally found his true love in performing comedy.
Growing up in New York City and currently living in San Diego.
BRYAN PEASE (FOUNDER OF APRL)
11:30am - 11:40am
APRL: ANIMAL PROTECTION AND RESCUE LEAGUE
Bryan is an animal rights lawyer in San Diego, vegan since 1994, and co-founder
of APRL. At Cornell University from 1996-2000, Bryan studied vegetarian nutrition
under T. Colin Campbell and was a NCAA Division I varsity track athlete.
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COLIN MARTIN - SINGER/SONGWRITER
11:45am - 12:0pm
SOCIAL CHANGE, WELL-BEING & UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
Colin Martin is a young singer/songwriter whose music is created to inspire social
change, personal health and well-being, as well as unconditional love for all beings.
Creative and profound, Colin will bring a smile to your face and a fire to your soul.
For the winners of the SoCal Veg Fest Raffle Prize, Colin would like to offer a private
house concert for the lucky winner and all of their closest friends.
KATHY HOSHIJO O’CONNOR - T.V. HOSTESS & NUTRITION EXPERT
12:10pm - 12:30pm
VEGETARIANISM AND THE YOGA DIET
Kathy O’Connor is an acharya (teacher by example), and a living testament to the
all-encompassing benefits of yoga and the yoga lifestyle, which she has
passionately shared with others since the mid 70’s.
SPIRIT SOUL AND FRIENDS - A MUSICAL PEACE TROUPE
12:45pm - 1:15pm
PEACE SONGS, WORLD MUSIC, YOGA DANCE, KIRTAN
This multi-talented versatile ensemble brings forth their common goal of taking
music, kirtan, yoga and dance to a higher level. They offer a gift of peace that
everyone can take home with them.
REMJ EXPERIENCE
1:35pm - 2:05pm
MICHAEL JACKSON IMPERSONATOR & TRIBUTE ARTIST / DANCER
RemJ`s natural qualities capture the essence and magic of The King of Pop. RemJ
has dazzled audiences at several events and venues in Las Vegas and California.
GANGA JALA BAND
2:20pm - 2:50pm
ROCK MUSIC / WORLD MUSIC / KIRTAN
The Ganga Jala Band music is serene, calm, and deeply meditative.
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CUPCAKE CONTEST/GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF RAFFLE
3:05pm - 3:35pm
CUPCAKE CONTEST AND MORE
A panel of top notch chefs including Chef Tanya Petrovna, visionary founder and
former CEO of Native Foods Cafe, Jackie Sobon, cookbook author and food
photographer extraordinaire, and Daniel Mattos Director of Culinary Arts &
Hospitality at Orange County School of the Arts, will join 60 time award winning
vegan baker and home chef, Susan Asato, to judge each of the entries based on
appearance, texture, and of course, flavor.
MARIANA TOSCA
3:35pm - 4:00pm
CUPCAKE CONTEST AND MORE
Movie and television star, Mariana Tosca, stands at the forefront of social advocacy,
standing up for both human and nonhuman animals with her work as Founder of
the LA Homeless Coalition, and serving on the advisor board for Born Free USA and
Dream Catcher Wild Horse and Burro Sanctuary.
SPEAKERS HALL
MATT RUSCIGNO
10:15am - 10:40am
PLANT-BASED & POWERFUL: HOW VEGAN ATHLETES ARE DEFYING STEREOTYPES
Co-author of No Meat Athlete and Appetite for Reduction, past-Chair of the
Vegetarian Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, athlete and expert in
sports nutrition.
REBECCA GILBERT
10:45am - 11:10am
IT’S EASY TO START EATING VEGAN!
Founder of YummyPlants.com and It’s Easy to Start Eating Vegan author, former
figure skater, Rebecca Gilbert, was able to heal her chronic back pain by going
vegan. http://yummyplants.com
CAROL CYMERINT
11:15am - 11:40am
RISE OF DIABETES IN CHILDREN
Registered Nurse, she holds a Master’s Degree in Health Administration (MHA) and
is certified as a Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator (VLCE).
www.facebook.com/carol.cymerint
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JOAN JACKSON
11:45am - 12:10pm
FROM LAW TO RAW
Attorney Joan Jackson lost 120+ pounds and reversed poor health by maintaining a
70-90% raw-food lifestyle. When she realized that the raw-food world was polarized
into either doctors or chefs, she switched from law to raw in order to help others
close the gap between intention and implementation.
VEGAN ATHLETE PANEL
12:15pm - 12:55pm
PANEL: HEALTH AND FITNESS ON PLANT-BASED DIET
Join our panel of experts Josh Garcia, Matt Ruscigno, and Dr. Michael Klaper as
they discuss the many aspects of veganism including health, wellness, nutrition,
and being a vegan athlete. Moderated by cancer survivor Deborah Tumblinson who
credits her health to a raw vegan diet and alkaline foods.
DAVID ROBINSON
1:00pm - 1:25pm
MEATONOMICS
As a lawyer and advocate for sustainable consumption and author of the acclaimed
book, Meatonomics, David uses his legal skills to protect animals and the people
who advocate for them.
DR. ANDY MARS
1:30pm - 1:55pm
RAISING A MORE CONSCIOUS GENERATION
With a Ph.D. in education, Dr. Andy Mars is the founder of Vegan Camps, which is
now entering it’s 24th year. Andy’s focus is raising a more conscious generation.
www.KidsMakeADifference.org | www.VegKids.org | www.VeganCamp.org
ELISA BROWN
2:00pm - 2:25pm
VEGAN AND ENVIRONMENT
Creator of the consulting company Bright Green Events, Elisa is dedicated to
diverting as much waste as possible away from unsustainable landfills and
promoting resource recovery for a Bright Green world. www.linkedin.com/in/bgela
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HOPE BOHANEC
2:30pm - 2:55pm
THE HUMANE HOAX
Publisher of the book T​he Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? Hope is a
nationally recognized leader and speaker in the animal protection movement, and
currently serving as Projects Manager for U​nited Poultry Concerns.
DR. MICHAEL KLAPER - KEYNOTE SPEAKER
3:00pm - 3:50pm
THRIVING ON A PLANT-BASED DIET
Michael Klaper, M.D. is a gifted clinician and internationally
recognized educator in applied plant-based nutrition and integrative
medicine, and is source of inspiration for millions advocating
plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide.
http://doctorklaper.com/
PlantPure Nation film screening begins at 4:00pm.
Buy tickets at PlantPure Nation Booth 36.
COOKING DEMO TENT
SUSAN ASATO
10:00am - 10:30am
SUNDRIED TOMATO CORNBREAD MUFFINS | CHOCOLATE FUDGE WITH WALSusan Asato has won over 60 awards for cooking and baking, all for vegan food
competing directly against non-vegan food! She has made it her passion to prove
vegan food can be just as delicious as animal based foods in hopes that others will
make more compassionate choices. www.bigtentvegan.com
TANYA PETROVNA
10:45am - 11:15am
SEASONAL DISH FOCUSING ON FARM FRESH PRODUCE.
The visionary founder, chef, CEO of the all plant-based eatery, Native Foods Café,
Chef Tanya’s “back to basics” approach to cooking began with her love for animals.
She currently resides in Palm Springs, where she teaches Iyengar yoga, writes,
saves cats, dogs and elephants, and is working on the next big thing.
http://cheftanyapetrovna.com
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JENNY ROSS
11:30am - 12:00pm
RAW LEMON PESTO PASTA WITH PISTACHIO PESTO
Jenny Ross has been a pioneering spirit of the raw-foods movement since 2000,
beginning with her first Los Angeles café, and later as owner and chef of 118
Degrees. Her unique creations have captivated customers nationwide, motivating
them toward more vibrant health while teaching them about the healing power of
living foods. www.118degrees.com
KACI CHRISTIAN
12:15pm - 12:45pm
JUICING DEMO
An award-winning former television news anchor and investigative reporter, Kaci
Christian is the founder of The WE Conference™, an organization uniting and educating women with a mission to inspire, support and facilitate wellness expansion
and women’s empowerment programs.
www.thesilentproject.com | www.wejuiceforjoy.com
JOAN JACKSON
1:15pm - 1:45pm
VIAGRAW: EXPLORING RAW FOODS FOR SEXUAL VITALITY
Find out how easy food can be used to promote sexual vitality. In just a few
minutes, learn how to make functional foods, called milks, granolas, smoothies and
chocolate.. www.iamlivingraw.com
JL FIELDS
2:00pm - 2:30pm
PRESSURE COOKING DEMO: FRUIT AND NUT RICE PUDDING.
JL Fields is a vegan lifestyle coach & educator, Food for Life instructor, personal
chef, career coach, radio host, cookbook author, and a corporate consultant.
http://jlgoesvegan.com
JONI MARIE NEWMAN
2:45pm - 3:15pm
SEITAN SLAB-O-BACON
10 time vegan cookbook author, blogger, and podcaster, Joni Marie Newman, aims
to prove to the world that is isn’t necessary to kill or torture another living being just
for a tasty meal. www.justthefood.com
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YOGA SESSIONS
YOGA SCHEDULE
10:30am -­11:30am
My Power Flow with Sean Ascani
12:00pm ­- 1:45pm
ACROVINYASA Workshop with Brooke Taylor and Adam Crosman
2:00pm ­- 3:00pm
My Power Flow with Lauren Nelson
3:15pm - 4
­ :00pm
My Intro to Meditation with Carly Reeder
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AUTHORS BOOTH SCHEDULE
AUTHORS BOOTH SCHEDULE - MEET & GREET
10:00am - 12:00pm - Spirit Soul and Friends
10:30am - 10:45am - Genesis Butler
11:00am - 11:30am - Josh Garcia
11:00am - 11:30am - Matt Ruscigno
11:30am - 12:00pm - JL Fields
11:30am - 12:00pm - Rebecca Gilbert
11:30am - 12:00pm - Joni Newman
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Carol Cymerint
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Sean Reaves
1:00pm - 1:30pm - Hope Bohanec
1:00pm - 1:30pm - Dr. Klaper
1:15pm - 1:45pm - Tanya Petrovna
1:15pm - 1:45pm - Mat Ruscigno
1:45pm - 1:15pm - Dave Simon
2:15pm - 2:45pm - Joan Jackson
2:30pm - 3:00pm - JL Fields
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EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
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EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR LISTINGS (FOOD VENDORS)
EXHIBITOR NAME
BOOTH
SUB CATEGORY
Go Make Vegan
T5
Full Meal
Alova
76
Beverages
Au Lac
6
Full Meal
Auraganics Juicery
87
Full Meal
Beanfield Snacks
47
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Better Bean
57
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Charlie’s Brownies
84
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Cool Cups
81
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Daiya Foods
5
Other
Divine Dips
T1
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Donut Friend
48
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Field Roast Grain Meat Co.
11
Other
Falasophy
T2
Full Meal
Gardein
94
Other
Genius Juice
8
Beverages
Happy Elephant Vegan
9
Full Meal
Health-Ade
13
Beverages
Healthy Craft Services
T6
Other
I Love Vegan Long Beach
90
Full Meal
Ihsan’s Falafels
89
Full Meal
Infinity Sauces
73
Other
Iswithin
12
Health
JumpStart BodyFuel
43
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Kelly’s Croutons
63
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Les Beaux Chocolats
16
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Melinda’s Sqarze
91
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Melrose Catering
56
Other
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No Garlic, onion, asafoetida, chives, scallion
GLUTEN
FREE
NUT
FREE
SOY
FREE
RAW
DESCRIPTION
SPONSORS
WEBSITE
From delicious burgers, to buffalo wings, and mac and cheese.
instagram.com/gomakevegan
Introducing the very first aloe-infused sparkling water.
lovealova.com
Traditional Vietnamese cuisine, with more dishes and flavors.
aulac.com
Organic Juicery.
facebook/AuraganicJuicery
Beanfields chips have won numerous taste awards!
beanfieldssnacks.com
Fresh, Family-Made Beans. Everything they do is for the love of beans.
betterbeanco.com
The finest dairy free and gluten-free gourmet brownies.
charliesbrownies.com
A vegan alternative to gelatin (“jello”).
cool-cups.com
Extraordinary cheese alternatives that deliver bold flavor.
us.daiyafoods.com
Creamy, tantalizing vegan ice cream.
divinedipsicecreme.com
Exciting new donut shop. Specialize in gourmet, made to order donuts.
donutfriend.com
Grain meat is a real, protein-rich meat option that is made simply.
fieldroast.com
Dedicated to providing the best tasting falafel sandwich and hummus.
falasophy.com
Gardein’s food tastes good, is good for you, and is good for the planet.
gardein.com
Blended organic coconut meat and coconut water smoothie.
geniusjuice.com
Pan Asian Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurant.
happyelephantvegan.org
Hand-crafted the “old-fashioned way” to guarantee the best brew out there.
health-ade.com
1st plant-based, superfood craft service trailer for entertainment industry.
healthycraftservices.com
All-natural delicious authentic vegan Thai food.
iloveveganlongbeach.com
Home-made authentic Sudanese Falafel, made with all organic ingredients.
facebook.com/IhsansFalafel
Award winning hot sauces for infinite uses.
infinitysauces.com
Raw living foods, enzymes and probiotics to cleanse, heal and regenerate.
puradyme.com/lou-corona
Alternative health bars and cookies for a healthier lifestyle.
jumpstartbodyfuel.com
Their Croutons are made with the freshest ingredients.
kellyscroutons.com
Artisan handmade chocolate confections and chocolate truffles.
lesbeauxchocolats.com
Superfood snacks that are healthy and satisfying!
melindasorganickitchen.com
The key recipe of a wonderful event is family, friends and great food.
melrosecatering.com
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EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR LISTINGS (FOOD VENDORS)
EXHIBITOR NAME
BOOTH
SUB CATEGORY
Mother’s Market
53
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Native Foods Cafe
8
Other
Nature’s Bakery
20
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Nii Bar
41
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Nutiva
55
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
NutRaw Snacks
44
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Orgain
42
Health
Pies by Domonic
22
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Plant Food For People
T3
Full Meal
Pooja Cuisine of India
7
Full Meal
Purium
32
Health
Raw Caterer
60
Full Meal
Raw Juicery
30
Beverages
Raw Revelation
45
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Sage Organic Bistro
T4
Full Meal
SAGE Pretzel Stand
1
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Sinless Raw Chocolate
29
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Sophie’s Kitchen
10
Other
Southern Fried Vegan
92
Full Meal
Teeccino
50
Beverages
The Shugah Mama
15
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Tien Der Charity
4
Full Meal
Uncle Eddies’ Vegan Cookies
49
Dessert/Appetizer/Snack
Vegan Pizza
93
FullMeal
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DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
The finest organic & natural foods, & full selection of foods for special diets.
mothersmarket.com
America’s premier fast-casual vegan restaurant.
nativefoods.com
On-the-go snacks crafted with thoughtful ingredients.
naturesbakery.com
Premium organic nutrition bars. Gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan!
niibar.com
Pure and delicious foods that will nourish our bodies and our planet
nutiva.com
100% raw, plant-based, organic, super-food, naturally delicious snacks!
nutrawbar.com
The world’s first organic, ready-to-drink nutritional shake.
orgain.com
Homemade pie does your heart, body, and soul a favor.
piesbydomonic.com
On a mission to be LA’s first all vegan drive-thru.
plantfoodforpeople.moonfruit.com
Vegetarian Indian restaurant in Corona.
pooja-cuisine-of-india-corona (yelp)
Superfoods for a super life. More than 50 whole food nutrition products.
puriumcorp.com
Raw vegan, entrees, appetizers, breads, crackers, and desserts.
rawcaterer.com
Highest quality, most affordable, truly raw and organic juices.
therawjuicery.com
The purest, most effective organic and wild nutrients!
rawrevelations.com
Organic, sustainable, plant-based food without the pretense.
sageveganbistro.com
Pretzels with nacho cheese, habanero cream cheese, or maple mustard.
sageveganbistro.com
Raw, vegan, organic, low-carb, sugar-free chocolate.
sinlessraw.com
Revolutionary ready to eat vegan seafood!
sophieskitchen.net
Providing delicious vegan versions of popular festival foods.
facebook/SouthernFriedVegan
America’s #1 best selling coffee alternative.
teeccino.com
Gluten free (and vegan) products that don’t taste vegan or gluten free.
fieldroast.com
Think of your favorite Chinese restaurant...but vegan!
theshugahmama.com
Cookies created out of a sense of love and respect for all creatures.
uncleeddiesvegancookies.com
Vegan Pizza, corndogs, fries, burgers, Buffalo wings, and more.
veganpizzaoc.com
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EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR LISTINGS (NON-FOOD)
EXHIBITOR NAME
BOOTH
CATEGORY
WEBSITE
360 Health Connection
27
Health
360healthconnection.com
Arbonne
21
Personal Care
rachellerodriguez.arbonne.com
Baby Life Shake
39
Health
babylifeshake.com
Bambu Dru
24
Apparel
bambudru.com
Bare Naked Botanicals
77
Personal Care
barenakedbotanicals.com
Beet x Beet
51
Apparel
beetxbeet.com
Cowhugger
59
Apparel
cowhugger.com
DoTerra Essential Oil
34
Health
doterra.com
Ellovi
58
Personal Care
ellovi.com
Ethical Energy Bureau
26
Info
Fauna Giftshop
70
Apparel
faunagiftshop.com
Hands on Vegan
65
Health
girlsinc-oc.org
HappyCow (Sponsor)
happycow.net
Herbivore Clothing
35
Apparel
herbivoreclothing.com
Humane Project
83
Apparel
humaneproject.com
Jenny Ross Living Foods
46
Health
facebook/Jennyrosslivingfoods
Juice Plus
95
Health
campagna.juiceplus.com
Kale - Ethical Food Distribution
3
Info
facebook.com/kaledistribution
My OM Yoga Home (Sponsor)
33
Apparel
myomyogahome.com
No Tox Life with Pulp Pantry
85
Personal Care
pulppantry.com
OC Green Drinks
75
Info
ocgreendrinks.org
Optimal Wellness Pharmacy
86
Pets
optimalwellnessrx.com
Plant Pure Nation
36
Info
plantpurenation.com
Shaded Trails All Natural Dog Treats
61
Pets
shadedtrails.com
Sweet Simple Vegan
14
Health
sweetsimplevegan.com
The Living Temple
88
Health
thelivingtemple.com
The Vegan Designer (Sponsor)
TruVitality
thevegandesigner.com
40
Health
Vegan Printer(Sponsor)
Vegans Rock Apparel
truvitalitymethod.com
veganprinter.com
72
Apparel
vegansrockapparel.com
EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR LISTINGS (NON-FOOD)
EXHIBITOR NAME
Vegetaryn
BOOTH
52
CATEGORY
WEBSITE
Health
vegetaryn.com
Veggie Date (Sponsor)
veggiedate.org
Young Living Essential Oils
78
Health
marilynkayliving.com
Yummy Plants
69
Health
yummyplants.com
EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR LISTINGS (NON-PROFIT)
EXHIBITOR NAME
BOOTH
CATEGORY
WEBSITE
Adopt a Rhino
66
Non Profit
helpsavetherhino.net
Compassion, Inc
96
Non Profit
compassionincorporated.org
Art for Animal Sake (Sponsor)
80
Non Profit
artforanimalssake.com
FARM
68
Non Profit
farmusa.org
Non Profit
kidsla.org
Kids Make a Difference
Mercy for Animals
23
Non Profit
mercyforanimals.org
National Museum of Animals & Society
17
Non Profit
museumofanimals.org
PRISM
54
Non Profit
peopleforreason.org
Coalition of Campus on Animal Rights
67
Non Profit
Sign Up for Love
25
Non Profit
etsy.com/shop/signupforlove
United Poultry Concerns
38
Non Profit
upc-online.org
Barks of Love
18
Non Profit
barksoflove.org
Share International
31
Non Profit
share-international.org
MA Center LA
82
Non Profit
la.macenters.org
PETA
62
Non Profit
peta.org
Beagle Freedom Project
19
Non Profit
beaglefreedomproject.org
Truth of Drought
37
Non Profit
truthordrought.com
In Defense of Animals
64
Non Profit
idausa.org
Supreme Mediation Center
74
Non Profit
vegantiramisu.com
New Life Animal Sanctuary
79
Non Profit
newlifeanimalsanctuary.org