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Mark Hawthorne Ⓥ

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I'm not on X much these days. You'll find me over at Instagram (@markhawthorneauthor) or Bluesky (@markhawthorne.bsky.social)

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There’s a special place in my heart for rabbits, which is why I loved writing a book that celebrates them. From the cover to the appendices, “The Way of the Rabbit” is also the most personal project I've ever worked on. Learn more at markhawthorne.com/project/th… #rabbits
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VINE Sanctuary@VINEsanctuaryNov 5
Learn about our hen friends in today's Veg2Vegan Challenge briefing: conta.cc/4izp9ia
Photo of a reddish-brown hen with black tail feathers and her yellow-and-black chick amid greenery

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House Rabbit Society@HouseRabbitSep 26
Today is International Rabbit Day, a day to celebrate the joy rabbits bring to our lives and renew our inspiration to make their lives better! ❤️🐇 If you’re able, we hope you’ll consider honoring your love of rabbits with a donation to our programs. houserabbit.org/donate
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The Tribune@SLOTribuneSep 26
Vegan specialties star at this SLO County cafe. Here’s what I got on a $25 budget sanluisobispo.com/living/foo…
Vegan specialties star at this SLO County cafe. Here’s what I got on a $25 budget

Vegan specialties star at this SLO County cafe. Here’s what I got on a $25 budget

Tribune reporter Hannah Poukish visited a local restaurant with an entirely organic and plant-based menu.

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VINE Sanctuary@VINEsanctuarySep 22
We're surveying vegan Vermonters! If that's you, please tell us about your experiences! Tell your #vermont #vegan friends & family to take the survey too! Count yourself in here: form.jotform.com/26263528721…
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Remembering animal rights pioneer and social reformer Caroline Earle White, born on this day in 1833.
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Remembering ecofeminist and animal activist Marti Kheel, who was born on this day in 1948. We miss you, Marti. martikheel.com/
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House Rabbit Society@HouseRabbitAug 12
We’re currently over capacity and urgently need 10 foster homes! More local shelters than usual have been reaching out to us, and we need your help to keep our doors open to rabbits who need us. 💜🐇 Submit a foster application today at houserabbit.org/foster
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Save the Buns, a wonderful nonprofit that rescues #rabbits from laboratories and finds loving homes for them, is hosting its first gala. Tickets to this event support their work and will give you a chance to feast on delicious #vegan food. shorturl.at/yZmsG
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House Rabbit Society@HouseRabbitJul 16
Thinking about fostering a rabbit with special needs, but feeling unsure? McMuffin, a rabbit with megacolon, proves that a diagnosis doesn't define a rabbit or the joy they bring. ❤️‍🩹🐇 Read "Daily Living with a Megacolon Rabbit: McMuffin" on our blog at houserabbit.org/updates/2026…
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Beautiful.
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@CBSNewsJul 16
Firefighters in Oakland gave oxygen to a pigeon that was struggling to breathe from smoke inhalation after they stopped a vehicle fire. The crew reported that the pigeon came up to them seeking help and flew away after clearing its lungs, according to Oakland Firefighters Local 55.
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VINE Sanctuary@VINEsanctuaryJul 15
Vegan and animal rights messaging sometimes excludes or insults disabled people. As a sanctuary founded by people with disabilities, we want to fix that! Register for this free workshop here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Background: Headlines about veganism, including "Fit and Fueled," "Be Healthy," and "Peter Singer says..." Text: VINE SANCTUARY PRESENTS ABLEISM in VEGAN and ANIMAL RIGHTS MESSAGING JULY 29, 7 PM EDT, ZOOM

ALT Background: Headlines about veganism, including "Fit and Fueled," "Be Healthy," and "Peter Singer says..." Text: VINE SANCTUARY PRESENTS ABLEISM in VEGAN and ANIMAL RIGHTS MESSAGING JULY 29, 7 PM EDT, ZOOM

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I am proud to serve on the board of Save the Buns, which rescues #rabbits from labs and finds loving homes for them. humaneworld.org/en/all-anima…
Mallory Cormier: Saving the Buns

Mallory Cormier: Saving the Buns

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Eating cats is appalling! Also appalling: eating chickens, cows, pigs, rabbits, horses, sheep, fishes, turkeys, lambs, goats, or any other animals. bbc.com/news/articles/c20yzm…
Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says

Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says

Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.

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This is what a clean ocean looks like. Thousands of hammerhead sharks—and a few whale sharks—off the Galápagos Islands. #WorldOceansDay
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VINE Sanctuary@VINEsanctuaryMay 28
May her memory be a curse upon all who confined her nytimes.com/2026/05/28/nyreg…
Happy, Bronx Zoo Elephant at Center of Animal Rights Case, Is Dead at 55 (Gift Article)

Happy, Bronx Zoo Elephant at Center of Animal Rights Case, Is Dead at 55 (Gift Article)

Activists had sued in a bid to secure her the fundamental human right to bodily liberty. Zoo officials said she was well cared for and called the lawsuit frivolous.

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Troubling trend: Investigation finds number of UK dairy farms where cows cannot go outside has more than doubled since 2015. Please #govegan. theguardian.com/environment/…
Huge rise in factory-style dairy farming of ‘battery cows’ in UK as costs rise

Huge rise in factory-style dairy farming of ‘battery cows’ in UK as costs rise

Investigation finds number of dairy farms where cows cannot go outside has more than doubled since 2015

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Recycling and shorter showers are great, but if you really want to help the planet, go vegan! Learn more at foodispower.org/veganism/ #EarthDay
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House Rabbit Society@HouseRabbitApr 16
Make plans to visit HRS Headquarters on Saturday, May 16, for our Spring Open House! 🪻🐰 Stop by anytime from 11 am to 3 pm. Free admission. Learn more: houserabbit.org/events All proceeds support HRS's ongoing rabbit rescue, education and medical programs.
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House Rabbit Society@HouseRabbitApr 15
Thanks to donor support, our Veterinary Training Initiative is thriving! In 2025, we welcomed 77 veterinary professionals and students to train with our medical team. 🩺🐇 Your gift today can help ensure the progress of our medical programs. Give now: houserabbit.org/donate ❤️‍🩹
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#WorldDayOfSocialJustice
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