Posted December 30, 2009 by Rachelle Owen
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You should never underestimate all the things (big or small) that you do for animals. Jasmine De La Torre, from Healdsburg, California, is a perfect example!
This month, we’re giving Jasmine our Star Street Teamer Award for not only writing letters online to bad guys like the CEO of KFC and adding videos like “Meet Your Meat” to her MySpace page but also attending demonstration after demonstration in her local community to persuade stores to stop selling fur and to stop exploiting animals.
Jasmine went vegetarian at the age of 11, after seeing local kids throwing rocks at a neighborhood cat. She knew, after running up and protecting that cat, that she needed to become a voice for all animals, who are essentially voiceless. Now 16, Jasmine is vegan and saves over 100 animals a year just by not eating them. Chickens, pigs, cows and other animals killed to end up on someone’s plate suffer from abuse that would be illegal if done to a dog or cat, while feeling the same pain and fear as dogs or cats do. Jasmine, an animal lover, can’t stomach that cruelty—and is determined to speak up whenever she can for every animal in need.
Recently, after holding a Fur-Free Friday demonstration outside a local boutique, the hard work of Jasmine and the local animal rights group in Healdsburg, California, paid off—the boutique agreed to go fur-free! This is only one of many victories animals have had in Healdsburg because of Jasmine and her passion for animal rights.
P.S. Want to find out how you can become the next Star Street Teamer? Join the peta2 Street Team and get active!
peta2 Street Team Coordinator + lover of vegan food, cats, animal rights, Dawson's Creek, and Harry Potter.
Too long to explain here, it's long enough for a novel.
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.
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'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.
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
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.
Life On A Tour Bus
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 :)
Stay loud!
895 days ago
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thats awesome jasmine keep up the good work! ANIMALS RULE AND BUTCHERS DROOL HAHAHH! animals deserve it unlike humans!
1222 days ago
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Good Job! Jasmine is a great example to follow; to never stop, to not be silenced!
1241 days ago
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Way to go Jasmine!
1241 days ago
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Congrats Jasmine! I think peta2 SHOULD send this “Star Street Teamer Award” (certificate) to ALL the past Star Street Teamers!
1241 days ago
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Great job! I hope to someday be as influencial as you!
1241 days ago
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Way to go girl.
High five.
Keep it V!
Now..what does one truly have to do to be put into thought for such an award?
1242 days ago
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Congrats Jasmine!