Take to the Streets for Olympic Shame Day

The Canadian government is permitting sealers to kill 338,200 seals during this year's annual war on seals. These gentle animals—including some who are too young even to swim away—have their heads bashed in or are shot, and they are often skinned alive while their wailing mothers helplessly watch.

Since all eyes are on Canada as it prepares to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, now is the time to apply pressure to the Canadian government to convince it to stop this bloody massacre of seals once and for all. That's why this year, we're going to turn Olympic Day (June 23rd) into Olympic Shame Day!

Please join compassionate people around the world in raising awareness about Canada's Olympic shame by planning to hand out informational leaflets and stickers on June 23. Fill out this form to order PETA's "Olympic Shame Day" Leafleting Pack. (Note: In order to receive your pack in time for Olympic Shame Day on June 23, please submit your order no later than June 1 if you're in Canada or June 7 if you're in the U.S.)

If you're ready to make an even bigger impact in behalf of animals and want to hold a proper demonstration or tabling event, make sure that you let us know by putting "Demo Pack" in the comments section of the above form. We'll send you everything you need to make Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper realize that unless the seal slaughter ends, Canada's shame will overshadow Canada's Games.

While you're at it, the following are some other quick ways to help raise awareness about the Canadian seal slaughter:

• Take the pledge to join the boycott against Canadian maple syrup and help us hit the Canadian government where it counts--its bottom line. Don't forget to ask everyone you know to take the pledge too.
• Use this form to send a letter to the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee asking it to use its clout to help stop the slaughter.
• Share with your friends this video, which documents Canada's annual seal massacre.
• Give someone the gift of compassion with this adorable "Hugs, Not Clubs" baby seal plush toy.
• Make compassion your fashion and raise awareness with this "Club Soda, Not Seals" T-shirt.

As always, be sure to check out PETA's activism guide for even more ideas and tips on how to be a more effective advocate for animals.

Good luck! And thank you for everything that you do to bring about a better world for animals.