TAKING ACTION FOR ANIMALS 2009 This annual event held in Washington, D.C. is the largest national conference of the animal advocacy movement. TAFA 2009 was a great success; the biggest and best to date! Over 1000 people joined came together from July 24-27 in Arlington, VA for the premier conference of the animal advocacy movement. TAFA delivered four days of education, networking, and entertainment that included 32 training workshops, the screening of three amazing documentary films, our biggest exhibit hall ever, and a gourmet vegan banquet dinner featuring special guests Ginnifer Goodwin, Nellie McKay, and U.S. Representatives John Conyers and Jim Moran. TAFA closed with hundreds gathering on Capitol Hill to meet with their legislators to advocate for animals. Maureen with Carol Leifer - Comedian & Author Maureen with Wayne Pacelle - President of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Crew from the Pacific Northwest Wayne Pacelle addresses the TAFA group on Capitol Hill - Monday, July 27, 2009. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran shares his pro-animal sentiments with the crowd. Actress Ginnifer Goodwin shows her support for the animal advocacy movement. Local D.C. Cat "Pud" joins the ranks. About Pet Types Spreading the Word Links to Friends Bo Dance Dog Walk Talk SPEAK up! COP-LOP-ZOP-HOP Book Signings, Media, ETC More Heart to Heart Be Joyful! Philosophical Banter Issues Facing Animals Home Contact Maureen... (360) 920-1125 Email: sagebutterfly2@comcast.net (a division of sage butterfly design)