osta overview
Our Values
Love, Respect, and Integrity
Our core principles – love, respect, and integrity – not only shape our interactions within the team but also govern our external engagements. These values serve as the foundation for all our endeavors to serve animals, build community, and enhance human-animal bonds. By putting these values first, we build strong connections within the community and pursue our goals whit the highest ethical and spiritual standards.
Financial Integrity and Self-Sufficiency
We strive for financial transparency and maintain open discussions about our finances. We believe in win-win collaborations where all parties grow and develop. Whether it concerns partnerships, projects, knowledge sharing, or membership – every form of participation contributes to mutual growth.
We aim for self-sufficiency by combining our animal-focused idealism with pragmatic strategies and sound financial planning. We aim for self-sufficiency by combining our animal-focused idealism with pragmatic strategies and sound financial planning. We achieve this through: offering products and services, partnerships, donations, grants, and facilitating a platform for high-quality animal initiatives.
The Beluga, OSTA's Spirit Animal
The beluga, a toothed whale, is OSTA’s spirit animal due to three characteristics we share:
Nuanced Communication
Like the beluga, OSTA communicates its message in a complex environment, where we convey the animal perspective clearly and with nuance.
Flexibility and Adaptability
Like beluga whales, OSTA adapts smoothly to changing circumstances, allowing us to effectively pursue our mission.
Social Connectivity
Like belugas in their tight-knit pods, OSTA strives for a strong community where collaboration and mutual support are central.
OSTA’s Symbols
The Lotus Flower
Symbolizes the transition from darkness to light.
The Caduceus
Represents the unifying power of communication.
The Heart
Denotes spiritual love for all sentient beings.
The Arrow
Symbolizes strength, resilience, and the duty to uphold animal rights.