North Texans learned a thing or two about the benefits of making healthy, humane food choices last weekend at the Dallas Farmers Market, thanks to Mercy For Animals activists who hosted a free vegan hotdog giveaway. Sampling fat-free Smart Dogs on whole grain buns and receiving literature on the ills of modern day factory farming, Dallasites of all ages got a lesson in compassion while still enjoying the flavors they love!
“Wow – these taste just like real hot dogs!” said one excited passerby.
“I can’t tell a difference at all,” said another.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
“It was really cool seeing so many parents explain the difference between veggie dogs and regular hotdogs to their kids,” said Dallas intern, Marco Obregon. “We told them where they could buy more [Smart Dogs] and gave them a list of other cruelty-free alternatives they should look for.”
This event, along with dozens of other MFA sponsored feed-ins, is helping pave the way toward a healthier and more compassionate diet for countless families.
Photographs by Sylvia Elzafon.
