Wheat isn’t just about our diet. Wheat significantly impacts cultures and is an essential staple that connects people and communities. Although wheat sales rise and fall, it’s a go-to food for many. Wheat has saved millions of lives. However, wheat is an umbrella term and includes other grains exported worldwide from Russia to Canada. Because […]
Meat, including beef, is a major part of most people’s diets, but the amount of beef the US produces each year will truly shock you. And among the states, Texas takes the lead for being the largest beef-producing state. From burgers and meatballs to meatloaf and casseroles, Americans truly love their beef, with the country […]
(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 […]
Ever since humans walked this Earth, we have been killing helpless animals to satisfy our own needs and desires. But has our meat consumption gotten out of hand? Over the years, meat consumption has risen dramatically, with humans now consuming millions of tonnes of meat each year. Whether you’re a big meat eater, a vegan, […]
Lester, a ginger tabby of inimitable size, suns himself on the courtyard wall. He’s been out carousing all night long; a week ago, he left a full-size hare, a token of appreciation, on the terrace. Lester is free-ranging and good at what he does. He’s an expert killer. It’s not something he was taught or […]
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 […]
Kind of startling, isn’t it? Unless you live in one of these countries. There are two sides here…The side that thinks, “Cultures are different. What’s normal for one may not be for another.” Or you might think, “What the hey!” Countries like China and Vietnam have long histories of consuming dog meat. And think about […]
Sometimes we need to make time to do the right thing. If an animal is being abused, it’s one of those times. You may not know how to report animal abuse, but you can find answers right here. I’ve been an animal lover and advocate all my life. I think I was born with a […]
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, […]