This is undoubtedly one of the most challenging subjects to write about. It’s nearly impossible to read through the many WAF (World Animal Foundation) articles on animal testing and not skim over the pictures. These animals still endure horrendous animal testing and experiments. We know they’re suffering–all for the sake of our vanity and company profits. Animal […]
So glad we got your attention. Puppy mills or farms are notoriously inhumane and continue to break the few and insufficiently cruel guidelines that the AWA (Animal Welfare Act) or the USDA sets out. Puppy mills have an interesting business model. Basically, their slogan says, “Abused, Neglected, Unhealthy Puppies For Sale.” Yet, people continue to […]
It’s not an image that you can ever unsee. Those amber eyes, that wriggling nose, the soft paw in your palm, that telepathic message, Please, Take Me Home! You’re not standing at the window of an unscrupulous pet mill. Instead, you went for a stroll at your local mall and are facing a famous pet […]
Americans keep no secrets about their best friends. According to the American Pet Product Association, pet ownership is still rising, and the battle between dog owners and cat owners is one where all parties win. Dogs are wonderful companion animals. The Labrador Retriever still rules but the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and breeds like the […]
Planet Earth is a beautiful place. It’s full of wild animals, fantastic fauna, and a breathtaking landscape. And then, there’s us. Humans–modern hunters. While many generous people roam this planet and sacrifice for the betterment of humankind and game animals, we can’t stop ourselves from wiping out wildlife species. Hunting groups hunt wildlife to extinction; […]
In the distant future, perhaps we’ll look back on this moment and ask ourselves, “What on Earth were we thinking?” Then, we’ll sit back with our mouths open, speechless from shock at the footage of chickens slaughtered for human consumption. And it’s not a one-off event either. We eat and consume approximately 9 billion chickens […]
Introduction Although geckos exist on every continent except for Antarctica, people associate geckos with holidays in the tropics. The Gekko gecko is a unique lizard with a kaleidoscope of colors and patterns. They live in forests, deserts, mountainous areas, and people’s homes. Geckos are survivors with the uncanny ability to shed their tails in times […]
It’s hard to imagine, as an intelligent species, we’re still discussing animal experimentation. There’s no doubt that animal testing is to the apparent benefit of people. However, that doesn’t make it right that over 100 million innocent animals suffer for our well-being. Animal experimentation needs to end. It’s not a question of right or wrong. […]
Many people believe betting on Greyhound dog races is a bit of harmless fun. After all, sleek Greyhounds reach up to 45 mph while chasing rabbits in a circle. The truth is, it isn’t fun for the thousands of dogs killed. Some get killed because they aren’t fast enough. Many Greyhounds suffer injuries, broken legs, […]
If you want to start an argument, then begin a conversation about banning specific dog breeds. Pit bull is a catchall term for dogs who’ve unwittingly become the poster child for bad dogs. They’re often the instigators of these heated debates that center around BSL. Breed-specific legislation, or BSL, is an umbrella law that tries […]