On August 3, Mercy For Animals activists brought compassionate food choices to the masses in Columbus, Ohio. With help from VegFund, MFA volunteers distributed nearly 200 delicious veggie hot dogs, demonstrating to people that their favorite summer treat comes in a cruelty-free alternative.
Ready with a colorful banner advertising “Free Vegan Samples” and contagious smiles, activists stationed themselves on the bustling corner of High Street and Broad Street in downtown Columbus during the lunch-hour rush. Each veggie hot dog sample came paired with Mercy For Animals’ “Vegetarian Eating” leaflet, showing eager recipients that in addition to being delicious, a vegan diet is a compassionate, healthy and environmentally-friendly choice.
Beyond introducing cruelty-free options to hundreds of Columbus residents, the feed-in also worked to promote nearby vegan hot dog vendor, Rad Dog!, continuing Mercy For Animals’ commitment to working with local restaurants and businesses. Rad Dog!, which received the MFA Progressive Business Award in 2009, operates a mobile vegan hot dog stand. So after learning how tasty, humane and healthy vegan food can be at the feed-in, veggie dog tasters knew exactly where to get their next meal!
