Critter News
DECEMBER 23, 2009
I think that ocean life, with the exception of mammals, are often overlooked because they are not the sentient, communicating species that we identify with, like primates, dogs, cats, etc. If you are eating a fish, you are still eating a living thing. But I may not find one.
Animal Ethics
JANUARY 7, 2015
Mentally, they go insane from boredom and stress, just as our dogs or cats would if they were kept in tiny crates or carriers for their entire lives. There is no difference between cruelty to a pig or a dog or a hen or a cat, and so the sooner we relegate these awful devices to the dustbin of history, the better.
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Animal Person
APRIL 1, 2010
The advocacy component of old speciesism isn't the campaign to end that exploitation, however. In contrast to old-speciesist and new-speciesist advocacy, nonspeciesist advocacy advances the goal of emancipating all sentient beings from human abuse. Instead, it is the campaign to modify it.
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
Proceeds from the show will be used to further Up For Pups animal advocacy efforts. It’s a great way to show your love for rescued dogs and receive something lasting and enjoyable in return. Rescues will be present in the lobby to talk about their adoptables and volunteer opportunities. The Best of Lost Souls: FOUND!
Animal Person
MAY 23, 2009
If you believe your dog has a right to a life free of torture and slaughter for no reason, then you really ought to think about extending that right to mice, rats, chickens and fish. First, note that now PeTA is an "animal advocacy group." But I don't want to talk about PeTA. But that's not the telling item.
Animal Person
AUGUST 16, 2011
Over at Animal Rights and AntiOppression , we’ve been discussing tactics and sharing our thoughts and experiences about what works and doesn’t work when it comes to advocacy. And by the way, he debunks the idea of dogs and unconditional love, as well as the idea that pet owners are less lonely than people who don’t own pets.
Animal Person
AUGUST 12, 2009
My dogs eat vegan dog food. Though the health argument isn't ironclad and I wouldn't want to make it the center of my advocacy, I have to remember who the messenger is here and what the context is. They don't have collars made from animals. But they also haven't made a moral choice to not use animals.
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