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Animal Rahat Celebrates PETA President's Birthday
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Yesterday, PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk turned 60! (Can you believe it? She says, "Yes, count the crow's feet!") Our staff asked supporters who wanted to wish Ingrid a happy birthday to send a donation to one of her favorite programs, Animal Rahat. And boy, did you come through. So far, birthday well-wishers have donated more than $12,000 to Animal Rahat, and that means the world to all those bulls and donkeys!
The folks at Animal Rahat were tickled to be the recipients of such generous gifts, so they made a birthday cake and gave out celebratory fresh grass (a big treat for the animals) and vital nutrition packs along the village roadways. Here are some photos of the big shindig:
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For those of you who aren't familiar with Animal Rahat's work, it provides desperately needed relief—such as food, veterinary care, water stations, and portable sunshades—to working animals in India. It also runs relief camps where injured, sick, and debilitated animals can recuperate as well as a retirement center where elderly animals can live out their golden years in comfort. Check out these photos of Animal Rahat in action:
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Thank you all for helping to improve the lives of these working animals.
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Oh wow this is so nice. Thank you for sharing. I hope Ingrid had a lovely day. Hope she comes back to Eugene soon. I always make a point of going to see her when she is in town.
Posted by: Curtis | June 12, 2009 05:15 PM
Dear Ingrid,
Greetings, First of all i am sorry for the belated birthday wishes , as I have not checked and accidentally missed the mail message briefing me about this, nevertheless my well wishes are as sincere and honest and deep that may you have a very very happy, successful, content, safe, healthy victorious and lovely and long life, extremely grateful for your precious concern and contribution for our furry, winged and other non human friends who , despite of being very much innocent and defenseless suffer unimaginably by evil, sadist and satanic people and forces. My respected friend, I wish you supreme success in your noble mission and pray most sincerely that your noble mission will be victorious, the blessed and awaited sacred day of total and absolute and forever animal (all species) welfare will arrive very very soon. Amen, Amen. Amen.
Yours truly and always
Another animal lover,
Sofia
Posted by: Sofia | June 13, 2009 01:40 AM
I wanted to sign the birthday card and didn't get a chance to soon enough so I am now wishing that Ingrid had a great birthday celebration and will have many more!
Thanks so much to PETA and
Ingrid for helping animals and the education that you give to wake us all up to what's happening to animals. Also, thanks for making it so easy to get involved and write letters. Keep on doing such a great job!
Many thanks and God bless you.
Posted by: Betty Holden | June 13, 2009 03:40 PM
Happy Birthday Ingrid! Best wishes to you and all that you do. I support animals and Peta 100%! Have a great Birthday :)
Posted by: Lauren Marcello | June 13, 2009 08:17 PM
Happy Belated Birthday Ingrid!
You Rock the Planet Rock! I have so much admiration for you! I know all the animals you have helped would make you a Happy Birthday video if they could! Best wishes to you!
Posted by: Angel Carr | June 14, 2009 10:22 AM
I missed the deadline for the birthday card too. My apologies. I admire Ingrid in ways that would take too long to explain. Suffice it to say, though, that I'm about to make a donation to Rahat right now.
Happy Birthday, Ingrid!
Posted by: Betsy DiJulio | June 14, 2009 07:55 PM
Thank you, Ingrid, for all you do to be a voice for the voiceless and let the world know that animals need not suffer if we all work together to respect, love, and take responsibility for their needs and comfort. Never give up your good work for the animals need angels like you to keep fighting for them. 4 the animals 4-ever, Paula
Posted by: Paula | June 14, 2009 08:02 PM
Ingrid, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you are one of a kind, a blessing for the animals. I am proud to be a small part of Peta
Posted by: Jocelyne Slater | June 14, 2009 09:15 PM
Dear Ingrid,
I think you are an amzing woman,happy birthday dear.
You are so brave ,keep it that way!!
Yours sincerley,
Anat Williams
from israel
Posted by: anat williams | June 15, 2009 04:25 PM
For all of the bad and evil that is out there in this world, you are the counterforce. You have inspired thousands, if not millions of people to fight for animail rights. Millions of animals have been saved because of you. You are DEFINITELY an angel. God Bless you and Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Kim Klein | June 16, 2009 01:52 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAAAAAAAAAAAAY INGRID!!! :)))
And as they say in Arabic may you live until 200 or more with great health, happiness and success!!
Posted by: Dana Barakat | June 16, 2009 11:43 AM
You and your work are so valuable. Wishing you a wonderful new decade and many more years to come. You have many supporters everywhere. The world really is a better place because of you.
Patty
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted by: Patrice Kerr | June 16, 2009 05:29 PM
Happy (Belated) Birthday, Ingrid!
My apologies for not signing your e-card or sending my wishes timely, but I was away on a business trip for the past 2 weeks, and was only able to check my email now.
Thank you for your continued & tireless efforts for all animals...they need more genuine advocates such as yourself!
Hope you had a wonderful day!
Sue, Pete, Manny & Riley
Posted by: Sue | June 16, 2009 11:07 PM
Dear Ingrid,
If asked what one person in the world I admire the most, my answer would be Ingrid Newkirk. You are truly an inspiration and I am so grateful for all you have done and continue to do for animals. May God bless you.
(Happy 60th!)
Sincerely,
Barbara Raymond
Posted by: Barbara Raymond | June 18, 2009 03:28 PM
I cannot imagine anyone who deserves a happy birthday more than you! Your selflessness and compassion are unmatched! You have changed the lives of millions of animals - and people - and we are all grateful for you! thank you for all that you and PETA stands for! Sincerely, tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany Haughn | June 26, 2009 02:06 PM
Sorry I am late with The Happy birthday greetings!!!
I admire you and people like you just enormously!!! To take care of animals who are so vounarable are soo!! important and they need us to speek up for them!! Have a greit life and all the best for the future!!
Posted by: cristin westby | July 27, 2009 04:34 PM
Dear Ingrid,
although it is extremely belated, Happy birthday!!! Please forgive me as I am a new follower of PETA. So, on behalf of coon hunters nationwide, thanks for reminding us of why we celebrate our heritage. Live free!
-John Coon
Posted by: John Coon | October 30, 2009 02:12 PM