Joaquin Phoenix wants you to make this Thanksgiving a vegetarian one. The We Own the Night star always does what he can to help spread the word about how to help our animal friends, and that includes not eating them. A lifelong advocate for animals, the fabulously talented vegan actor even stars in PETA's holiday commercial in behalf of turkeys.

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Joaquin Phoenix Thanksgiving Ad
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Turkeys are for lovin'—not the oven! These gentle, sensitive birds enjoy the company of others, love to take dustbaths, and even like to have their feathers stroked the same way that dogs and cats enjoy being petted.

Did you know that turkeys even enjoy listening to tunes, just as you and I do? The rescued turkeys at Farm Sanctuary gather around the radio and "sing" to the music. They are especially fond of the flute—who knew?

Turkeys value their lives as much as you and I value ours, and they definitely don't want to be the main course of any meal. Let's make every holiday for the birds, starting with this Thanksgiving! Encourage your family to make this year's holiday meals vegetarian with these yummy recipes.