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Twenty Years Of Farm Animal Protection Celebrated At Farm Sanctuary's Hollywood Party For The Animals

Groundbreaking Work in Farm Animal Rescue, Education and Advocacy Honored at Star-Filled Event in Hollywood Hills

Watkins Glen, NY - August 18, 2006 - On Saturday, August 26, 2006, Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization, will host an evening of cocktails and delectable vegan hors d'oeuvres with some of Hollywood's finest farm animal-loving celebrities in beautiful Hollywood Hills. The Hollywood Party for the Animals will honor and celebrate Farm Sanctuary's 20 years of tireless work to end the suffering of farm animals in the United States. As a nationally known organization, Farm Sanctuary is at the forefront of farm animal protection, working to rescue farm animals from abuse, advocating for legislation and educating the public about the plight of the more than 10 billion animals slaughtered for food every year. Twenty years ago, Farm Sanctuary was a fledgling group consisting of a few people dedicated to the rescue of downed and suffering animals from stockyards and farms. Today, the organization is more than 150,000 strong, and growing.

Special guests slated to attend this event include David Boreanaz, Thora Birch, Kelly Bishop, Rebecca De Mornay, Lisa Edelstein, Dennis Erdman, Corey Feldman, John Feldmann, Dave Foley, Kevin Nealon, Cassandra Peterson, James Reynolds, Matthew Scully, Darren Star, Loretta Swit, Steve Valentine, Joan van Ark, Persia White, Kelli Williams, Debra Wilson Skelton, Gretchen Wyler, and Bob Zmuda. Surrounded by Griffith Park in Hollywood Hills, guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres provided by El Burrito, Follow Your Heart, Frey Vineyards, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Leaf Cuisine, Lolonis Winery, Native Foods, One World Vegetarian Cuisine, Taste of Goddess Café, Truly Vegan Restaurant, and Vegan Glory.

About Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.