Why Not Eat Your Pet is a series of art exhibits that dares to compare our pets to all other animals from which we have detached ourselves in order to eat, test on, wear, and use for entertainment. The intent is to express animals' pain and suffering, not with shock or gore, but to create a bold work of art that drives a message so poignant that one can't help but think, and hopefully, be moved to care.

Why Not Eat Your Pet is much more than a lone artist making a statement. It is an attempt to bring together two worlds, art lovers and animal lovers, hopefully cross-pollinating the power and beauty of each - ultimately helping patrons of the arts appreciate animals and vice versa.

Included in this endeavor is a catalog that, not only showcases the art, but also speaks to the many animal issues covered in the work. Taking the show and its message beyond the gallery walls, the catalog entertains while educating people to the plight of animals using essays, facts and quotes.

* Please note that a portion of the artists' and galleries' proceeds from Why Not Eat Your Pet will be donated to animal protection groups and sanctuaries.