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The Animals We Use

Animal Person

After failing miserably at a long pamphlet in 2007, I decided to shorten it by 50% and focus on a different audience: people who use animals. I wanted to reach people who use animals, but also people who don't, yet who nevertheless advocate for the regulation of the use of animals or give money to organizations that do.

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Enjoy of the Ethical Synergy of Healthy Eating in 2010!

Animal Ethics

If you have been a regular reader of my posts, you already know that switching to a vegan diet devoid of meat and animal products almost always results in significantly lower plasma cholesterol levels. Switching to a cruelty-free vegan diet is yet another powerful example of ethical synergy at work. That's right, free!

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Birding Sukau, Sabah, Borneo

10,000 Birds

A kingfisher with a somewhat deficient work ethic, I guess. On one occasion, he tried catching a cobra by the tail and got bitten on the tip of finger which he slashed with a pocket knife. Or speluncaphobia? The Stork-billed Kingfisher is much bigger and easier to see. Jerdon has also been noted as being rash.

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On Birthdays, Cranes and the FDA

Animal Person

I am writing to invite you to attend a free Animal Health and Safety Widget Webinar for Bloggers hosted by FDA on Tuesday, December 8, from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Bernadette Dunham, Director of FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, will focus on the importance of animal health and safety for both animals and pet owners. 301-827-5323.

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Pahokee Opens for Project Treadstone

Animal Person

A branch of Palm Beach County's Animal Care & Control that has been closed for a long, long time and has reopened. They will spay/neuter, vaccinate, tip ears and microchip , and they do not test. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. What's in Pahokee you ask? The cost is $25 and they will do up to 10 at a time!

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Diabetes and Vetsulin Recap

Animal Person

As you may know, Vetsulin has been discontinued and diabetic animals are being transitioned to Humulin N (or a similar human insulin appropriate for dogs and some cats) or Lantus/glargine (for cats). " And make sure everyone in your home and everyone who cares for your animal knows where they are and how to use them.

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Powder Puff, RIP, and More

Animal Person

This week we are going to try to trap four cats for fixing, vaccinating, ear-tipping and microchipping on Friday. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. My only hope is that other kitties at Project Treadstone aren't suffering someplace hidden. Of course, when kitties are suffering they usually hide so that's profoundly unrealistic.