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Obviously, no pet stores are good to their animals. But this has gone a little too far: Cubby's Story.

"Today I stopped by Pet Supermarket to visit their cute animals. Unfortunately, I found something awful. When I picked up Cubby, I noticed he was too young and very underweight. He is right around four weeks old and not weaned (rabbits usually shouldn’t be taken from their mother until 6 weeks…Cubby still tries to nurse on your clothes). Upon further inspection, I found urine staining his butt and scalding his skin. His hair was falling out, and his skin was raw. The most shocking thing I discovered was that he is missing four toes…the majority of his back toes are nothing more than bloody stumps. I told an associate and the response I got was that he would “take care of it” and “keep an eye on him”. It was evident that this rabbit was not going to receive vet care for his injuries and infections and would continue to sit in the same cage with around 10 other rabbits. I struggled with adopting him…I have a good vet that I take my current rabbit to and I will be able to help him. But I did not want to give Pet Supermarket any money or contribute to their demand. Ultimately, I could not leave this rabbit to die and adopted him. We have given him clean litter, food, and washed his wounds. He will be going to the vet on Thursday. But I cannot save every injured abused rabbit that the chain puts out.

I need your help to get Pet Supermarket’s attention so that no rabbit has to suffer like Cubby does. Please reblog this, post it on Facebook, and/or tweet @petsupermarkets to get their attention. Cubby’s twitter is @CubbyRabbit

Please spread the word. Thank you!"

This is a "Zucchini, Beetroot and Pumpkin Terrine with Cashew Cheese." You will need to ctrl+f this recipe, because it does not link directly to that point on the page. It also gives the recipe for cashew cheese.

This is an "Autumn Terrine." From the recipe, I gather the primary tastes are from mushrooms, chestnuts, and shallots.

This is a "Carrot Chevre terrine." The recipe calls for chevre, but you can make the vegan equivalent of chevre by following this recipe.

Let me preface: I don't know all that much about veganism.

So my question to you is: do you believe that humans are designed to be vegan?

Due to the undeniable cruelties committed against the animals in the food industry. Do you believe that it is a moral high road?

I welcome any and all responses.

So I started going vegan (with a few slip-ups along the way, dairy not meat) about 1-1.5 months ago. Eating mostly whole foods, or things I prepare myself from whole foods (not processed.)

Starting Blood Pressure: 145 / 82 (on 40mg lisinopril & 25 mg HZTZ) Current Blood Pressure: 119 / 72 (On no meds whatsoever) Pounds Lost (so far): 11

I just wanted to share my success with everyone, post my testimony, and share these results from living cruelty free. I also feel better than ever but that is besides the point.

I started for health, but the more I learned about how cruel the animal foods industry was, I could never go back and feel good about myself eating those foods again.

today marks the day i first went vegan 6 years ago. what a blast i am having with it! its really been a life changing experience for me. my health has improved drastically, i havent been seriously sick in over 6 years. i rarely ever have any stomach problems anymore. i have way more energy, possibly more than i ever had even as a kid. it has introduced me to some really wonderful people. it made me more aware of my surroundings. it has showed me the best and the worst in people. more importantly ive become a great cook! it has inspired me in so many ways it would literally take hours to type it all up. seriously, best decision i ever made in my entire life. whew ok.. im done for now!

I'm trying to include more vegan options in my diet to improve my nutrition and overall health. I've done this minimally over the past year but I want to expand my diet further.

So, as a 'poor college student' who works out a ton (strength and cardio), I have a few questions that I hope you can help me with at my local organic grocery:

What are some of the best food options you like that are generally not that expensive? Including foods that will last a while on the shelf. One random example I am particularly interested in coconut oil after listening to Joe Rogan's podcast.
What vegan options provide good amount of protein aside from plant-based powders? I've had hemp and I liked it but I feel I could be getting more bang for my buck through different food options. Also many hemp powders are higher in fiber than protein.
What are some simple vegan meals one can make with essentially only a small grill and microwave?

Thank you for any help/tips!

Hey everyone,

So tomorrow a bunch of my family is gathering to celebrate some graduations. I want to make something vegan that I can share with them to show how awesome vegan food can be. The problem is that I don't have much experience cooking and haven't tested out many recipes. So what's your favorite dinner that I can share with my family?

Thanks for your help!!

I've been looking into getting into a vegan-based diet (not fully, but mostly vegan), and I was searching for alternatives to butter and such. Everywhere pointed me towards Earth Balance, which I'd like to give a try, however, I'm in Canada with none to be found anywhere and I can't seem to find it for sale online either.

Could anyone point me in the right direction for finding Earth Balance products online? If not, could I be pointed towards readily-available equivalents?

I'm trying to get a solid answer online but i cant find anything, I swear I read somewhere that you can take two 1000mcg pills once a week and since you only absorb a certain amount that adds up to your weekly needs? Or should I just take 100mcg a day? Theres so many different ways to take B12 so im just looking for the most convenient way that will meet my needs thanks!

I've gone on to Happycow, but being completely unfamiliar with the area I can't really tell what is nearby and what isn't. I'm with a group of omnis, so I'm not looking for a vegan-only establishment, just one that has some decent options for me.