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Wow now I love Ginnifer even more than ever!!! ~le swoon~

I'm thrilled to announce that Ginnifer Goodwin, animal advocate and star of the hit movie "He's Just Not That Into You," will be joining us at Taking Action for Animals -- the largest national conference for the animal protection movement. Register today and join Ginnifer and The Humane Society of the United States for the best TAFA conference to date!

At just $140, TAFA is an incredible value for a comprehensive national conference, with so many stellar speakers and workshops. It is a life-changing event. TAFA registration cost includes two lunches, a banquet dinner, food and drinks at a welcome reception, and other snacks between workshops. Take advantage of early rates and register today.

When: July 24-27, 2009, in Arlington, Virginia.

Where: Hyatt Regency Crystal City (map). Low group room rates are available for conference attendees. For reservations call the hotel's reservation department at 703-418-1234 or Hyatt Central Reservations at 800-233-1234 and mention Taking Action for Animals (group code TAFA).

Why: Expand your skills as an animal advocate with hands-on workshops from the leaders in the animal protection movement. New to the scene? TAFA's the perfect place to learn anything and everything about issues facing companion animals, farm animals, wildlife, and animals in research. TAFA is great for networking, too, and it's just steps away from downtown Washington, D.C.

Learn how to plan effective campaigns, walk the halls of Congress to lobby your federal legislators on animal protection issues, and hear from speakers such as HSUS president and CEO Wayne Pacelle, comedian and author Carol Leifer, singer/songwriter Nellie McKay?, California Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez, and Colorado State University professor and bioethicist Dr. Bernard Rollin. from last year's conference to see what's in store for 2009.

P.S. If you have an organization or business, promote your work at TAFA! Click here for opportunities on sponsorship and exhibiting.

P.P.S. Be sure to let the world know what you're up to at TAFA! Tag your TAFA 2009 photos on Flickr with "tafa09" and use the Twitter hashtag #tafa on your tweets.