Read this article with an open heart. The subject is not warm and fuzzy but heavy and alarming. It’s time for Americans to be made aware of this crucial information – the statistics of animals in captivity. Wolves, tigers, elephants, bears, and wildlife were not made to live in cages, fences, or confined in any […]
Animal cruelty statistics make for harrowing reading. If you have a sensitive disposition, then discretion is advised. While there will be no graphic images below, the matter of animal abuse statistics is upsetting. Abuse happens in many ways. Something mild, seemingly innocent, or even well-intended can still constitute animal abuse. Animals are majestic creatures, and […]
Do you ever wake up and say, Hey, today I’m gonna snag myself a rhino horn? Or better yet, do a little bit of elephant poaching since there’s such a huge demand despite the Wildlife Conservation Society saying we’ve endangered animals to the brink of extinction. Poaching doesn’t just happen to South Africa’s rhino population […]
There is a lot of us. As of January 1, 2023, there are 7,942,645,086 people on Earth. That’s an increase of 0.94% over last year. Two of us take our last breath every second, while four babies take their first. We also eat a lot! Before factory farming took over the agricultural forum and how […]
The human consumption of meat is a complex subject to tackle. One side is offended by the human consumption of an animal diet; the other barks about their need to defend meat for our survival. We bicker back and forth, and both sides focus on being right. What’s important is that we rethink humane slaughter […]
Trigger alert/warning: Graphic images of animals being tested on are linked in this article. It could be said that animal testing saves lives. It could also be said that animals experience cruel and unusual treatment as they’re being tested. Both of these statements are true, and the question is, which of them do you choose […]
In this day and age, animal testing should be far behind us in the rearview mirror. Yet, too many people don’t know the horrors and senselessness of the situation. So I’d like to share some educated answers to the question, “What is animal testing?” Animal abuse exists in many forms, and in a perfect world, […]
Every 60 seconds, an animal is suffering abuse at the hands of humans, with more than 10 million animals dying in the US alone each year. These staggering figures point to a world fast losing its moral compass as intentional cruelty and neglect are inflicted on animals across all species. Yet despite anti-cruelty laws existing […]
In a world obsessed with protein, protecting farm animals doesn’t rank highly. The first time I visited one of the many small factory farms near my home, I was horrified and wept. While I understand that many people need affordable protein sources as part of their diet, the overwhelming brutality, and violence that the factory […]
Originally published on January 24, 2023, this article has been updated on October 23, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. You felt your rate race while gently caressing the soft fur […]