All-Creatures.org Newsletter, August 19, 2026

Welcome!

From the Desk of the Executive Director

Introducing Moments of Compassion

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to introduce Moments of Compassion, a new series of a brief uplifting reflection each third Wednesday at 7 a.m. (eastern Time) from All-Creatures.org.

Each approximately 90-second presentation will offer a mid-week encouraging thought, a gentle invitation to compassionate action, and a short prayer. We must take time to pause amid the busyness of life, to become more attentive to the living beings around us and recognize the many small opportunities we are given to become instruments of God’s peace throughout each day.

In this first reflection, One Small Act of Mercy, we are reminded that changing the world does not always begin with something enormous. It may begin with a gentle word, a compassionate meal, water for a thirsty creature, or care for someone who feels forgotten.

Please pause and pray with me—and then look for one small way to make life kinder today.

Every compassionate choice makes a difference.

Kindness ~
Tams Nicholson
Executive Director,
All-Creatures.org

This Week's Featured Book List

The creatures of the water need our voices…
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Good News for Animals

A Veterinarian Exposes a Corrupt Industry and Finds a Better Path Forward Illinois Updates Divorce Pet Custody Disputes to Cover Unmarried Couples Sick, Orphaned, & Abandoned Kittens Get the Best Care in India Animal Liberation Message Reaches Thousands at Marin Parade

Action Alerts

Help End the Use of Chickens in Cruel Kaporos Rituals Urge Tomorrowland to Go 100% Vegan by 2027! Myrtle Beach Safari Still Exploits Animals, Despite Founder’s Convictions of Wildlife Crimes Take the Pledge to Stop Buying Skin! Urge Dolphinariums in Mexico to Comply With the Law Tell Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to Protect Elephants & End Animal Suffering! Tell A&W to Add a Vegan Burger More alerts...

Stories, Poetry, Prose, Art

Dragonfly The Slaughterman's Birthday Blah, blah

Thought-provoking Articles

Hoarded Cats Found to Suffer Significant Medical Issues Whistleblowers Expose Elephant Cover-Up & Conflicts of Interest at Busch Gardens

Religion / Spirituality and Animals

• Sermon - Truth Spreading
• Popcorn Video Sermon - The Gift of Truth
• Stump the Pastor - Is the Devil Real?
• Compassion in Religion / Spirituality - Links
• Vegan Churches - Vegan Friendly Churches - Vegan Pastors
• Christian Vegetarian Association August 7 Newsletter

Recipes - Let No Animal Die That We May Live!

Kale Vegetable Curry Soup Jasmine Rice Carob Fudge Brownie Cake (without oil)

Some Upcoming Events

• All-Creatures.org Live Stream Interviews
• August 20, 1:00 pm ET - Vegans Around the World - Standing for the Voiceless: Direct Action and Systemic Change with Dana Davis
• August 30, 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET - Veg Society of DC Lunch n Learn: Compassionate Gardening - online
• August 30, 3:00 pm ET - VINE Book Club: Learn About Animals! - online
• September 10 - Fauna Connections - Free remote research symposium - online
• September 13, 12:00 - 5:00 pm - Triangle Vegfest 2026 - Durham, NC, U.S.A.
• September 17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm - VINE Sanctuary Presents Forever Home - Springfield, VT, U.S.A.
• September 27, 12:00 - 5:00 pm - Syracuse Vegfest - Syracuse, NY, U.S.A.
• October 5-18 - VegCrush 2026: Explore Vegan Dining on California’s Central Coast - San Luis Obispo County, CA, U.S.A.
• October 8-11 - Animal & Vegan Advocacy International Summit Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand
• October 25, 12:00 - 5:00 pm - Asheville Veganfest Fall 2026 - Asheville, NC, U.S.A.
• Beginning in November - Dr. Will Tuttle & Madeleine Tuttle's One Life Through Us All Tour - U.S.A.
• November 6-8 - The Animal Liberation Film Festival - Melbourne, Australia
• November 7, 12:00 - 5:00 pm - Georgia Vegfest 2026 - Marietta, GA, U.S.A.
• More events...