Holly Shaftel Ⓥ
@holly111888.bsky.social
Formerly with NASA Climate 🌎 EcoNana writer 🖋️ Rover pet sitter 🐶🐱 DxE LA (animal activism) organizer 🪧🗣️📢 vegan for the animals & the planet 🥗 novelty seeker 🤸🏻♂️ pro-democracy 🇺🇸 Ukraine supporter 🇺🇦 and dorkasaur 🤓
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What Is Permaculture? Joshua Tree Course Provides Overview and Community
By Holly Shaftel, EarthRise LLC
earthrisellc.substack.com
Just planted myself here on Bluesky! Maybe I’ll grow roots in this community. Check out my article on permaculture—let’s cultivate a greener future together! #Permaculture #NewHere earthrisellc.substack.com/p/what-is-pe...
Reposted by Holly Shaftel Ⓥ
Check out our Annual Report at dxe.io/2025report
In 2025, we faced our most high-profile animal rescue trial, exposed factory farming cruelty, pressured corporations and institutions complicit in animal suffering, and continued building a globally connected grassroots movement for animals.
In 2025, we faced our most high-profile animal rescue trial, exposed factory farming cruelty, pressured corporations and institutions complicit in animal suffering, and continued building a globally connected grassroots movement for animals.
December 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Check out our Annual Report at dxe.io/2025report
In 2025, we faced our most high-profile animal rescue trial, exposed factory farming cruelty, pressured corporations and institutions complicit in animal suffering, and continued building a globally connected grassroots movement for animals.
In 2025, we faced our most high-profile animal rescue trial, exposed factory farming cruelty, pressured corporations and institutions complicit in animal suffering, and continued building a globally connected grassroots movement for animals.
Musician and animal activist Moby gave a speech at our march calling on @governor.ca.gov to pardon @zoerosenberg.bsky.social.
She’s being unjustly incarcerated for animal rescue. Learn more at freezoe.org.
Video credit: Robert Drummond / @dxeofficial.bsky.social
#FreeZoe #RightToRescue
She’s being unjustly incarcerated for animal rescue. Learn more at freezoe.org.
Video credit: Robert Drummond / @dxeofficial.bsky.social
#FreeZoe #RightToRescue
December 16, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Musician and animal activist Moby gave a speech at our march calling on @governor.ca.gov to pardon @zoerosenberg.bsky.social.
She’s being unjustly incarcerated for animal rescue. Learn more at freezoe.org.
Video credit: Robert Drummond / @dxeofficial.bsky.social
#FreeZoe #RightToRescue
She’s being unjustly incarcerated for animal rescue. Learn more at freezoe.org.
Video credit: Robert Drummond / @dxeofficial.bsky.social
#FreeZoe #RightToRescue
Reminder!
@dxeofficial.bsky.social animal cruelty investigator @zoerosenberg.bsky.social is being incarcerated for an act of compassion, and we won’t be silenced!
Join us as we march for justice and call on @governor.ca.gov to pardon Zoe.
👉 facebook.com/events/s/fre...
Join us as we march for justice and call on @governor.ca.gov to pardon Zoe.
👉 facebook.com/events/s/fre...
December 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Reminder!
I’m permitted to trap, neuter, and return (TNR) feral and community cats in the City of LA.
Here’s a photo of the three I TNR’d this week. Message me if you need my services!
#TNR #TrapNeuterReturn
Here’s a photo of the three I TNR’d this week. Message me if you need my services!
#TNR #TrapNeuterReturn
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I’m permitted to trap, neuter, and return (TNR) feral and community cats in the City of LA.
Here’s a photo of the three I TNR’d this week. Message me if you need my services!
#TNR #TrapNeuterReturn
Here’s a photo of the three I TNR’d this week. Message me if you need my services!
#TNR #TrapNeuterReturn
Reposted by Holly Shaftel Ⓥ
1/2 While the powerful torture animals & jail Zoe Rosenberg, their unjust conduct has led to tens of thousands of signatures and hundreds of millions of views in media & online.
This kind of mobilization isn't possible without you. Demand freedom for Zoe and justice for animals at www.FreeZoe.org
This kind of mobilization isn't possible without you. Demand freedom for Zoe and justice for animals at www.FreeZoe.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
1/2 While the powerful torture animals & jail Zoe Rosenberg, their unjust conduct has led to tens of thousands of signatures and hundreds of millions of views in media & online.
This kind of mobilization isn't possible without you. Demand freedom for Zoe and justice for animals at www.FreeZoe.org
This kind of mobilization isn't possible without you. Demand freedom for Zoe and justice for animals at www.FreeZoe.org
I wrote this piece for @eco-nana.bsky.social! Enjoy!
Hemp: ancient plant, modern solutions 🌿
It's nature's Swiss army knife, really.
Discover its wild history, eco benefits, and surprising uses you’ve never heard of.
#Hemp #EcoFriendlySolutions #Sustainability
It's nature's Swiss army knife, really.
Discover its wild history, eco benefits, and surprising uses you’ve never heard of.
#Hemp #EcoFriendlySolutions #Sustainability
What Is Hemp? History, Benefits, and Surprising Uses
Hemp is different from marijuana and extremely versatile. Learn how its many benefits can help the planet.
eco-nana.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I wrote this piece for @eco-nana.bsky.social! Enjoy!
@dxeofficial.bsky.social animal cruelty investigator @zoerosenberg.bsky.social is being incarcerated for an act of compassion, and we won’t be silenced!
Join us as we march for justice and call on @governor.ca.gov to pardon Zoe.
👉 facebook.com/events/s/fre...
Join us as we march for justice and call on @governor.ca.gov to pardon Zoe.
👉 facebook.com/events/s/fre...
December 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
@dxeofficial.bsky.social animal cruelty investigator @zoerosenberg.bsky.social is being incarcerated for an act of compassion, and we won’t be silenced!
Join us as we march for justice and call on @governor.ca.gov to pardon Zoe.
👉 facebook.com/events/s/fre...
Join us as we march for justice and call on @governor.ca.gov to pardon Zoe.
👉 facebook.com/events/s/fre...
One of our animal cruelty investigators was just sentenced to 90 days in custody & 2 years probation for openly rescuing 4 suffering chickens from Perdue’s Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse.
This company routinely violates animal welfare laws & threatens public health.
abc7news.com/post/animal-...
This company routinely violates animal welfare laws & threatens public health.
abc7news.com/post/animal-...
Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg sentenced for taking 4 chickens from North Bay farm
Rosenberg will spend 30 days in jail and 60 days in a jail alternative - like a halfway hour or home confinement.
abc7news.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
One of our animal cruelty investigators was just sentenced to 90 days in custody & 2 years probation for openly rescuing 4 suffering chickens from Perdue’s Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse.
This company routinely violates animal welfare laws & threatens public health.
abc7news.com/post/animal-...
This company routinely violates animal welfare laws & threatens public health.
abc7news.com/post/animal-...
We’re heading back to the Culver City Trader Joe’s to protest the grocer’s ties with the criminally abusive Perdue’s Petaluma Poultry!
• Saturday, Dec 6 at noon
• Meeting at 9091 Culver Blvd (Media Park)
👉 facebook.com/events/s/cul...
#AnimalRightsActivism #TraderJoes #RespectChickens
• Saturday, Dec 6 at noon
• Meeting at 9091 Culver Blvd (Media Park)
👉 facebook.com/events/s/cul...
#AnimalRightsActivism #TraderJoes #RespectChickens
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We’re heading back to the Culver City Trader Joe’s to protest the grocer’s ties with the criminally abusive Perdue’s Petaluma Poultry!
• Saturday, Dec 6 at noon
• Meeting at 9091 Culver Blvd (Media Park)
👉 facebook.com/events/s/cul...
#AnimalRightsActivism #TraderJoes #RespectChickens
• Saturday, Dec 6 at noon
• Meeting at 9091 Culver Blvd (Media Park)
👉 facebook.com/events/s/cul...
#AnimalRightsActivism #TraderJoes #RespectChickens
Go to FreeZoe.org right now and ask California Governor @gavinnewsom to pardon Zoe and immediately release her from jail. Rescue is not a crime. #RightToRescue
Free Zoe Rosenberg
Investigations since 2018 have exposed sick and injured animals languishing without care.
FreeZoe.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Reposted by Holly Shaftel Ⓥ
Lifelong animal rescuer Zoe Rosenberg was just sentenced to 90 days in custody for her rescue of four suffering chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse. She is ordered to turn herself in one week from today on December 10th.
@aaldp-du.bsky.social
@aaldp-du.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Lifelong animal rescuer Zoe Rosenberg was just sentenced to 90 days in custody for her rescue of four suffering chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse. She is ordered to turn herself in one week from today on December 10th.
@aaldp-du.bsky.social
@aaldp-du.bsky.social
Remember, when you join a new community, go to a new school, get a new job, etc., you have the option to think for yourself and not be fully indoctrinated into their way of thinking.
The world isn’t black and white. We don’t need more cults in this world.
The world isn’t black and white. We don’t need more cults in this world.
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Remember, when you join a new community, go to a new school, get a new job, etc., you have the option to think for yourself and not be fully indoctrinated into their way of thinking.
The world isn’t black and white. We don’t need more cults in this world.
The world isn’t black and white. We don’t need more cults in this world.
I really wish climate scientists would share their research with the vegan/animal activist community. Tons of mis/disinfo on how much animal ag contributes to global and US emissions.
thebreakthrough.org/issues/food-...
#ClimateScience #AnimalAg #Veganism
thebreakthrough.org/issues/food-...
#ClimateScience #AnimalAg #Veganism
Livestock Don’t Contribute 14.5% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
thebreakthrough.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I really wish climate scientists would share their research with the vegan/animal activist community. Tons of mis/disinfo on how much animal ag contributes to global and US emissions.
thebreakthrough.org/issues/food-...
#ClimateScience #AnimalAg #Veganism
thebreakthrough.org/issues/food-...
#ClimateScience #AnimalAg #Veganism
Day 3 of protests against Trader Joe’s, Wed, 11/26:
They refuse to meet with us about dropping their criminally abusive poultry supplier, so we’re going to continue exercising our 1st Amendment rights until they do the right thing!
facebook.com/events/s/hom...
facebook.com/events/s/tra...
They refuse to meet with us about dropping their criminally abusive poultry supplier, so we’re going to continue exercising our 1st Amendment rights until they do the right thing!
facebook.com/events/s/hom...
facebook.com/events/s/tra...
Home Demo: Trader Joe's CEO Bryan Palbaum - Drop Perdue's Petaluma Poultry
Event in Los Angeles, CA by Direct Action Everywhere - SF Bay Area and Direct Action Everywhere - Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 26 2025
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November 26, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Day 3 of protests against Trader Joe’s, Wed, 11/26:
They refuse to meet with us about dropping their criminally abusive poultry supplier, so we’re going to continue exercising our 1st Amendment rights until they do the right thing!
facebook.com/events/s/hom...
facebook.com/events/s/tra...
They refuse to meet with us about dropping their criminally abusive poultry supplier, so we’re going to continue exercising our 1st Amendment rights until they do the right thing!
facebook.com/events/s/hom...
facebook.com/events/s/tra...
Day 2 of our shenanigans against Trader Joe’s!
facebook.com/events/s/tra...
#AnimalRightsActivism #TraderJoes
facebook.com/events/s/tra...
#AnimalRightsActivism #TraderJoes
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Day 2 of our shenanigans against Trader Joe’s!
facebook.com/events/s/tra...
#AnimalRightsActivism #TraderJoes
facebook.com/events/s/tra...
#AnimalRightsActivism #TraderJoes
Please join us for day 1 of 3 days of protests against Trader Joe’s, starting tomorrow at their Monrovia HQ.
TJ’s continues to ignore our request for them to drop Petaluma Poultry, a criminal abusive poultry company.
You can come anytime between 7:30 AM and 5 PM.
nextdoor.com/p/WWwpw4mbXH...
TJ’s continues to ignore our request for them to drop Petaluma Poultry, a criminal abusive poultry company.
You can come anytime between 7:30 AM and 5 PM.
nextdoor.com/p/WWwpw4mbXH...
Trader Joe’s continues to reject our requests to cut ties with Perdue’s Petaluma Poultry.
Join Nextdoor, an app for neighborhoods where you can get local tips, buy and sell items, and more
nextdoor.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Please join us for day 1 of 3 days of protests against Trader Joe’s, starting tomorrow at their Monrovia HQ.
TJ’s continues to ignore our request for them to drop Petaluma Poultry, a criminal abusive poultry company.
You can come anytime between 7:30 AM and 5 PM.
nextdoor.com/p/WWwpw4mbXH...
TJ’s continues to ignore our request for them to drop Petaluma Poultry, a criminal abusive poultry company.
You can come anytime between 7:30 AM and 5 PM.
nextdoor.com/p/WWwpw4mbXH...
I wrote this for @eco-nana.bsky.social a while back. Think about the turkeys too! 🦃🦃🦃
🦃 Thanksgiving is coming, but did you know your holiday turkey likely came from a factory farm?
Learn the shocking truth about these large operations, how they harm the environment, and how you can help these feathered friends.
👉 eco-nana.com/the-shocking...
#Thanksgiving #FactoryFarms #Turkey
Learn the shocking truth about these large operations, how they harm the environment, and how you can help these feathered friends.
👉 eco-nana.com/the-shocking...
#Thanksgiving #FactoryFarms #Turkey
The Shocking Truth About Factory Farming and the Environment
Factory farming doesn’t just heat up the planet — it also harms the environment in many ways. Let's look at the problems and some solutions.
eco-nana.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I wrote this for @eco-nana.bsky.social a while back. Think about the turkeys too! 🦃🦃🦃
@climatecentral.org has a fantastic slide deck for teaching climate change, from causes to solutions.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
I think it could include solving for diet-related emissions, but this is a great start!
#ClimateSolutions #TeachingClimate
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
I think it could include solving for diet-related emissions, but this is a great start!
#ClimateSolutions #TeachingClimate
November 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM
@climatecentral.org has a fantastic slide deck for teaching climate change, from causes to solutions.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
I think it could include solving for diet-related emissions, but this is a great start!
#ClimateSolutions #TeachingClimate
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
I think it could include solving for diet-related emissions, but this is a great start!
#ClimateSolutions #TeachingClimate
When we protested at the LA office of @robbonta.bsky.social on Tuesday, we showed the “receipts” — footage from inside the egregious Petaluma Poultry factory farms and slaughterhouse.
Our state attorney general needs to prosecute law-breaking Big Ag when district attorneys aren’t doing their job.
Our state attorney general needs to prosecute law-breaking Big Ag when district attorneys aren’t doing their job.
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
When we protested at the LA office of @robbonta.bsky.social on Tuesday, we showed the “receipts” — footage from inside the egregious Petaluma Poultry factory farms and slaughterhouse.
Our state attorney general needs to prosecute law-breaking Big Ag when district attorneys aren’t doing their job.
Our state attorney general needs to prosecute law-breaking Big Ag when district attorneys aren’t doing their job.
After our fellow activist Zoe Rosenberg was convicted for rescuing 4 sick chickens (worth $24) from an awful slaughterhouse, we’re going to call on CA AG @robbonta.bsky.social to prosecute the animal abusers, not the rescuers.
Join us 11/4 at 12:30 at 300 S Spring St!
facebook.com/events/s/los...
Join us 11/4 at 12:30 at 300 S Spring St!
facebook.com/events/s/los...
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 AM
After our fellow activist Zoe Rosenberg was convicted for rescuing 4 sick chickens (worth $24) from an awful slaughterhouse, we’re going to call on CA AG @robbonta.bsky.social to prosecute the animal abusers, not the rescuers.
Join us 11/4 at 12:30 at 300 S Spring St!
facebook.com/events/s/los...
Join us 11/4 at 12:30 at 300 S Spring St!
facebook.com/events/s/los...
My animal activism group, the LA chapter of @dxeofficial.bsky.social, got an article in Crescenta Valley Weekly, the newspaper of my old stomping grounds!
www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/featured/10/...
www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/featured/10/...
Protesters Target Trader Joe’s in Montrose as Animal Rescuer Faces Trial - Crescenta Valley Weekly
www.crescentavalleyweekly.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
My animal activism group, the LA chapter of @dxeofficial.bsky.social, got an article in Crescenta Valley Weekly, the newspaper of my old stomping grounds!
www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/featured/10/...
www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/featured/10/...
Reposted by Holly Shaftel Ⓥ
Animal rescuer Zoe Rosenberg was just found guilty of felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for her rescue of four chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. Zoe was represented by Chris Carraway, of Animal Activist Legal Defense Project (@AALDP-DU.bsky.social), and attorney Kevin Little.
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Animal rescuer Zoe Rosenberg was just found guilty of felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for her rescue of four chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. Zoe was represented by Chris Carraway, of Animal Activist Legal Defense Project (@AALDP-DU.bsky.social), and attorney Kevin Little.
Live in LA and have no Halloween plans? 👻🎃🕷️
Join my amazing animal activism group for some scary-oke, vegan treat trades, and a costume contest!
RSVP by 10/29!
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-food-f...
#VeganHalloween #CrueltyFreeHalloween #VeganFood
Join my amazing animal activism group for some scary-oke, vegan treat trades, and a costume contest!
RSVP by 10/29!
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-food-f...
#VeganHalloween #CrueltyFreeHalloween #VeganFood
October 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Live in LA and have no Halloween plans? 👻🎃🕷️
Join my amazing animal activism group for some scary-oke, vegan treat trades, and a costume contest!
RSVP by 10/29!
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-food-f...
#VeganHalloween #CrueltyFreeHalloween #VeganFood
Join my amazing animal activism group for some scary-oke, vegan treat trades, and a costume contest!
RSVP by 10/29!
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-food-f...
#VeganHalloween #CrueltyFreeHalloween #VeganFood
Los Angeles for Animals & DxE LA are teaming up this weekend for a “double feature” on Sat, 10/25!
🐘 10a-12p: Protest at LA Zoo
🍕 Then vegan pizza break
🐔 1:30-3p: Protest at Montrose Trader Joe’s (meeting location at link)
Learn more: www.facebook.com/events/67891...
…then join us! ✊
🐘 10a-12p: Protest at LA Zoo
🍕 Then vegan pizza break
🐔 1:30-3p: Protest at Montrose Trader Joe’s (meeting location at link)
Learn more: www.facebook.com/events/67891...
…then join us! ✊
October 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Los Angeles for Animals & DxE LA are teaming up this weekend for a “double feature” on Sat, 10/25!
🐘 10a-12p: Protest at LA Zoo
🍕 Then vegan pizza break
🐔 1:30-3p: Protest at Montrose Trader Joe’s (meeting location at link)
Learn more: www.facebook.com/events/67891...
…then join us! ✊
🐘 10a-12p: Protest at LA Zoo
🍕 Then vegan pizza break
🐔 1:30-3p: Protest at Montrose Trader Joe’s (meeting location at link)
Learn more: www.facebook.com/events/67891...
…then join us! ✊
I wrote this piece! Enjoy!
Zoos: safe havens for endangered species or prisons with good PR? The captivity debate isn’t black and white — dive into both sides in our latest post. #Zoo #Conservation #Captivity eco-nana.com/zoo-pros-and...
Zoo Pros and Cons: The Captivity Debate
What good does breeding animals in captivity really do? And what role, if any, should zoos play in society?
eco-nana.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I wrote this piece! Enjoy!