Critter News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Thanks to Chimpanzee Information for pointing this travesty out. I don't care how much these people love their "babies," these are wild animals that should be with their own kind. They are not humans and it's not psychologically healthy for them to be treated that way. This is seriously weird stuff. Remember Travis?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 10, 2010

Freedom Service Dogs are essential companions to disabled service members who have physical and psychological needs that are the result of their sacrifices, and make a tremendous difference in the lives of these veterans.”. FSD specifically focuses its efforts on donating these animals to disabled military veterans. “We

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Mars Petcare and Human-Animal Interaction. For decades, Mars Petcare – through its world-renowned WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition – has led the way in research in Human-Animal Interaction (HAI), the scientific field that studies the bond between humans and companion animals. For more information, please visit www.mars.com.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

We know that the human mind has capacities that are not common in other animals. This is something not seen in very young children but then typically develops and becomes observable and testable by psychology graduate students who have done innumerable studies on it. But that’s another story.

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Animal Ethics

JULY 2, 2007

Dear Keith, I work with Wesleyan University Professor Scott Plous (founder of Social Psychology Network), and I'm writing to let you know of a new web site related to animal protection. You are also welcome to contact Professor Plous for further information. With kind regards, Jen Spiller Wesleyan University

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

I have argued that there is no incompatibility between being a nonvegetarian and advocating the painless and humane treatment of animals. Consequently, there is no logical connection between being a nonvegetarian and the cruel treatment of animals, let alone the cruel treatment of persons (human or otherwise).

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 18, 2007

Since a number of "Animal Ethics" readers reside in the northern Illinois area, I thought I would call your attention to an exciting lecture that is taking place on Northern Illinois University's campus. She specializes in Environmental Ethics, Human-Animal Ethics, and Moral Psychology. Jenni, Ph.D.

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