Posted August 6, 2012 by Megan Rondeau
Being an Olympic athlete takes years of training, a lifetime of dedication, big dreams, and an even bigger heart. As these athletes go for the gold in London, we’ll be rooting along at home, knowing that they have a heart of gold for animals:
Candace Parker
WNBA superstar Candace Parker is known for slam dunks on the court and smiling big off it. When she’s not leading the U.S. women’s basketball team to victory, you can count on her to be hanging at home with her dogs, Nino and Fendi. Fendi even posed with Candace in her peta2 public service announcement against the fur industry:
Elizabeth Armitstead
Vegetarian Elizabeth Armitstead was powered by tofu when she took home a silver medal in cycling for her U.K. team. Go, Lizzie, go!
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps is known worldwide as the most decorated athlete in Olympic history. In addition to the gold medals lining his walls, he can add one more top honor: proud guardian of a rescued dog.
Dylan Wykes
Every time Canadian Dylan Wykes crosses the finish line, you can rest assured that no animals were harmed in the making of this vegetarian marathon runner!
Tony Azevedo
U.S. men’s water polo captain Tony Azevedo showed true Olympic spirit by opening his heart to rescued cat Snow after she had been thrown into the ocean and left for dead.
Carmelita Jeter
American track and field star Carmelita Jeter sprinted to the finish line of kitty enthusiasts everywhere (myself included!) when we learned of her five rescued cats. If you ask me, that’s deserving of a gold medal right meow.
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Father loves to farm, be self sustainable, loves to read, he's a antiques/vintage auctioneer, art student, and looks like mr. Rogers. My mother is a Montessori teacher and is amazing with children, all about local organic foods, loves gardening, cooking etc. my sister who is nine years older than me was into indie music and introduced me to all sorts of things at a young age. This all rubbed of on me and from that base I grew into similar things. I'm an INFJ
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
I'm tall, a geek, nacho - obsessed, I love sewing and Cath Kidston, also I'm vegetarian (wannabe vegan.)
Jersey girl now I'm all country.
Well let's just say life ain't always beautiful but it's a beautiful ride. I love all my pets and would do anything for them. I have one dog, two cats, a ferret and my babygirl shaymin,(the cutest hedgehog alive) I'm into all different kinds of music. I'm a singer myself and love art.
I want to get into marketing but not have to rely on people which have different morals and worldviews than I do to hire me. While I'm figuring this out, I want to show everyone what I believe in and spur them into action against injustices.
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I am Angela. When I am not helping animals I am listening to music, reading, or playing video games. My spirit animal is a fox and I love nature. What else is there to know? Want to know anything about me, need advice or anything message me :)
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Poor cute little defenseless animals!!!! <3
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ILOVEANIMALS
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ZOMBIES EAT FLESH! lol instead of subway eat fresh