Turtle Adoption Day is observed every November 27. This is a day of action for the protection of endangered reptiles, most especially the wellbeing of turtles. There are a few reasons turtles can be adopted. Turtles live for a very long time, and often people find them hard work. Some turtles are the innocent victims of divorce, death, owners relocating, etc. Having a turtle as a pet is a long-term commitment because they live for a long time. Their upkeep is also costly. So finding out as much as possible on Turtle Adoption Day, is important.
Fur-Free Friday
Fur-Free Friday is held on the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday), on November 28 this year, to denounce our cruelty, in the name of fashion, to fur-bearing animals, and to campaign for animal rights and protection. Did you know that California was the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products in 2019? However, this law will not be implemented until 2023. Fur fashion is clothing manufactured with furry animal hides. This clothing is considered a luxury product and is worn mainly by the rich and famous to symbolize social status. Furs used in these clothes are usually sourced from foxes, raccoon dogs, mink, rabbits, seals, wolves, cats, and dogs.
Buy Nothing Day
Originating in Canada in the early ’90s, National Buy Nothing Day occurs on the day after Thanksgiving each year in the U.S, on November 28 this year. In an effort to combat the unethical and sometimes even dangerous mob shopping behaviors of Black Friday, artist Ted Dave established this anti-consumerism holiday in 1992. The idea is to counteract the madness of holiday shopping by encouraging a mindful and environmentally friendly attitude toward post-feast purchasing. We’ve been looking for an excuse not to hit the mall so early on Thanksgiving weekend, and here it is!