Do you know that every second somewhere in the world, a forest roughly the size of a football field is cut down? That is almost two acres of forest that no longer exists. And more alarming is that research by the Center for International Forestry Research shows that undisturbed rain forests will completely disappear in […]
Poaching has a long history. Once upon a time, impoverished peasants poached wild game to feed their families. They were poaching for their subsistence. The governing nobility owned all the land and began illegal hunting and the illegal wildlife trade. Poaching isn’t always about endangered species. Nowadays, destitute people and for-profit thieves diminish animal populations […]
It’s good to know that the Humane Society is on the job and going after national retailers selling puppies from puppy mills. However, the question remains. Are puppy mills illegal? Yes, and no. Puppy mills are like a Dickensian nightmare. They churn out tens of thousands of puppies in inhumane breeding facilities. And it’s legal. These […]
It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that how many species of amazing animals used to exist on this planet that just don’t anymore. With their extinction, we lose more of the beautiful diversity of Earth and throw off the balance of important ecosystems. Extinctions happen all the time. The West […]
Overpopulation of animals is a phenomenon when the number of any given species increases to an alarming extent and the ecosystem fails to support the survival of its inhabitants. It is a pressing issue for the entire planet as the exceeding burden of overpopulated species create turbulence in the cosmic harmony of living things. Animal […]
Are you toying with the idea of becoming an animal rights activist but put off by the misguided belief that these people are often perceived as annoying and irritating as they push their viewpoints onto others? Well, this couldn’t be further from the truth. For it’s only due to the tenacity and lobbying for change […]
Having your cat neutered is a talking point for many cat owners. Taking away your feline companion’s reproductive capabilities can feel savage and cruel. However, there are many health benefits to getting a cat spayed or neutered. Being a cat owner my entire life and having had family members work for national cat charities in […]
Deciding to spay or neuter your pet is incredibly important in offering the best protection for your pet’s health and well-being. Understandably many pet owners find it difficult to decide whether their pet needs this surgery, so we’ve given you this helpful guide on the decision of spayed or neutered. Any good veterinarian will recommend […]
What Is the Issue? Our oceans sustain life. An abundant ocean can feed a billion people a healthy meal forever. But now they are being filled and killed by throwaway plastic that seriously threatens ocean health. Plastic waste is entering our oceans at a staggering rate of 11 million tons of plastic a year. This […]
Dogs are the most favorite household pets in most of the world, but a few groups in China thinks otherwise. Each year, the Chinese hold the Yulin dog meat festival in which they mercilessly slaughter several dogs in the festival and then eat dog meat. Many of these dogs are stolen pets or strays that […]