"The deer are not responsible for the park’s manicured lawns, for deliberate removals of natural vegetation over the years and the planting of non-native foliage, for a lack of respect for the animals comprising the park’s natural food web, for paved areas and buildings, for more than a million visitors per year, vehicle exhaust, or for the constant presence of (often speeding) cars. These factors must be addressed directly to address the pressure on the deer, Friends of Animals and CARE have urged."  - FOA

Hey DB,

I'm definitely in need of some help here in California! Here's what's up: I really wasn't planning on going to my prom this year... that is until one of my good friends came out of nowhere and asked if I'd go with her as pals. Anyway, now I'm sort of freaking out about what the hell to wear in terms of a non-wool tux. I think I can handle the bow-tie (thanks for that post) and non-leather shoes. So maybe you could help me out in finding a fashionable, sustainable, vegan tux, or a good company that makes them?

Thank you for all that you do- you're such an inspiration and The Discerning Brute is such a valuable resource.

Beau Broughton