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 […]
Blame it on the global pandemic or any media influence, but pet spending and the idea that pets are family members drive pet ownership to record highs. There’s a reason the pet food industry and pet insurance market are regular topics discussed on Fortune Business Insights. U.S. pet owners indulge their pets not just with […]
Every year, over 5.8 million dogs and cats, and other household pets, are surrendered to animal shelters. Sadly, just over 4.2 million find a home every year, leaving an ever-increasing number of animals in the shelter population. I have been involved in animal fostering since I was a child. My bedroom was frequently used as […]
You may not have woken up this morning and thought, “How many vegans are in the world?” But the way of life has certainly gained interest since the 2010s. When you learn about everything our animals live through and die from due to the meat industry, veganism may not be so “I would never!” to […]
For most of my life, I was a typical carnivore, and I ate a diet that included red meat, white meat, fish, eggs, and dairy, in addition to vegetables and fruits. When I decided to drop meat and only eat fish, eggs, dairy, veggies, and fruits, I didn’t know that this was but one of […]
As an animal lover, snakes have long held a fascination for me. I cannot say I have ever thought about having one as a pet, but that does not lessen my interest in them. The collection of snake bite statistics by state below certainly reinforces the danger of getting too close to wild animals 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 […]
Have you ever wondered just how many bear attacks occur each year? I am lucky, I live in a part of the world where bears are not an issue for anybody. However, bears remain fascinating creatures that have a longstanding and intertwined history with humankind. Growing up, the closest I got to seeing bears was […]
(Warning: This article contains graphic details of dogfighting and its effects on dogs.) Dog fighting – Madness from the minds of men. There aren’t enough horrible words to describe someone who’s involved with this “blood sport.” It takes someone who is less than human to watch dogs perform such unnatural acts just for one’s pleasure, […]
Overfishing is a serious problem that is causing consequential damage to the oceans all over the world. By looking at overfishing statistics, we can get an idea of how overfishing is harming our planet, the effects it has on fish and other marine life, and what will inevitably happen if we continue to push past […]