Animal Person

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

This morning I posted " On California's Animal Abuse Registry Proposal " over at Animal Rights & AntiOppression and welcome any discussion about it. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. The outcome: "worship of human beings." What a fitting addition to discussions about speciesism!

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DECEMBER 6, 2009

Lush USA has a program where they sell hand and body lotion that supports a variety of animal and environmental groups. They also sell a variety of other bath and cosmetic products that are hand made and not tested on animals. Tags: sea shepherd.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

An enormous victory was achieved for animals this week when nearly 200 dogs and 54 cats were rescued from a North Carolina animal testing facility that closed its doors after an undercover investigation revealed apparent abuse of the animals by workers at the facility. From the PR Newswire.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The author is Nick Cooney and he's the Director of The Humane League, an animal advocacy non-profit with offices in Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington DC. Change Of Heart provides science-based answers to many questions that are hotly debated among animal activists. Tags: advocacy. In the author's words.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2008

The article talks about health and safety, but mentions nothing about whether these products are animal-tested. Now, it may be that none of these brands are tested on animals (certainly not Sheila McCartney's Care right?), Tags: cosmetics. It doesn't even raise the issue as an eco-concern.

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JULY 19, 2009

Here's a short analysis of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act which makes me wonder if what we do on this blog could be construed as falling under it. From Alternet.org.all CAPS are my emphasis Under the law, an animal enterprise includes any business that deals in animal research or uses or sells animal products.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Chris from Beijing wasn't able to comment (Animal Person is blocked in China) but he did write me to say he looks forward to Jonathan Safran Foer's sequel to Eating Animals. Not Eating Animals. And when you have people who slaughter animals for a living on your side, in my mind your pro-animal message loses credibility.

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APRIL 4, 2009

The feud between animal rights activists and researchers is among the bitterest in science. But many researchers - although adamant that animal research remains critical to finding cures and expanding medical knowledge - have come to concede that using creatures as human stand-ins is unnecessary for many procedures.

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APRIL 24, 2009

We've argued in previous posts that factory farming is simply not conducive to animal welfare. Better conditions for animals hurt the bottom line. Animal welfare is a cost of doing business, not a moral obligation. The pig industry, says Dr MacDougald, is marked by generally poor production and financial analysis.

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Critter News

APRIL 25, 2009

San Diego has ties to animal rights extremist groups. He is known to follow a vegan diet, eating no meat or food containing animal products. Tags: Linux Extremism. Daniel Andreas San Diego, wanted for alleged involvement in 2 bombings in San Francisco has been listed by the FBI as one of their Most Wanted Terrorists.

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APRIL 1, 2009

He asked whether cows, chickens, sheep and some of the other animals that we eat are usually treated and killed in a humane manner. The meat industry will say yes, of course, all animals are treated and killed humanely. For other people, “humane” means it is okay to eat the animal as long as the following conditions are met: 1.

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Animal Person

JULY 26, 2009

There has to be something I can do to reduce all of the suffering of the animals we use as food, I thought. Luckily, I think I've found a way to assuage my conscience about all of the suffering, environmental devastation and negative health impacts of eating animal products all day. I call it VBM: Vegan Between Meals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 4, 2009

The first week in May is Be Kind to Animals week, and the folks at Iams are helping us celebrate by offering an amazing prize package for your pet! Here are the details: Leave a comment telling us a story of animal kindness that moved you. Tags: giveaways. The cat package: ($100 value). • 2 Bags of Iams Cat Food (3.5

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Animal Care and Animal Planet Co-Host the Annual ANIMAL CARE Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at PACHA New York. Animal Care & Control of New York City is pleased to announce their second annual fundraising gala, which will be co-hosted by the popular cable network Animal Planet.

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Animal Person

MARCH 9, 2010

A handful Animal Person readers since May of 2006, when I started this then-daily blog, have asked me if I've read Joan Dunayer. And now that I've read Animal Equality and begun Speciesism , I think I know why. Dunayer devotes a chapter each to the language used in hunting, zoos, "marine parks," vivisection and "animal agriculture."

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Baby the Maltese recently got a chance to try out a great product from Dog Gone Smart Beds. Well, Dog Gone Smart has integrated this technology into their product surfaces by means of nanotechnology. Thank you for sending this great product our way to try out. Read on to learn more.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

and several other retailers over alleged false advertising over "faux" fur products. The complaint also alleges violations of the federal Fur Products Labeling Act and Federal Trade Commission Act, which also prohibit the false advertising and mislabeling of any fur product. Tags: HSUS fur.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Pet lovers will be seeing stars November 5 – 15 at the Celebrity Experience and Entertainment Memorabilia Auction , launched online to support Precious Paws , a non-profit animal rescue organization based in Encino, Calif. I can see what the support and donations do for the animals first hand. Star-Powered Auction for Animals!

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I have a really great product to share with you! To learn more about Flexi and see all of their products, be sure to visit the Flexi website. Thank you Flexi for providing the product for this review. Review: Flexi Leash originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 14, 2010. Tags: pet care reviews.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 17, 2009

According to the Environmental Protection Association (EPA), typical household cleaning products and air fresheners are one of the leading contributors to poor indoor air quality. Because animals are closer to the ground, they are more often in direct contact with these harmful substances. Tags: giveaways. and the planet.

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APRIL 12, 2009

On March 19, 2009 a company representative emailed Compassion Over Killing: "…I am pleased to let you know the BOCA brand will be eliminating eggs in all of its products by the end of this year. We anticipate all BOCA products will be egg free in 2010." Whether or not you choose to eat eggs, this is a major victory for animals.

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Animal Person

MAY 24, 2010

Some of these discussions make me think: Boy, that Rick Berman, that FBI, those people who spend their lives using and killing animals for fun and profit--don't need to do much to bring this movement down because we're doing it ourselves. I understand the need for critique and productive criticism within a movement.

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JULY 9, 2009

There is a new iPhone app via Hot Frog and PETA that allows you to search for products that have not been tested on animals. Tags: PETA.

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APRIL 14, 2009

I really enjoyed this post by The (Nearly) Perfect Vegetarian about her research into the safety of the beauty products she uses. So, despite all the animal testing that goes into cosmetics, many of them are still potentially harmful to a human being. So all that wasted animal life for nothing? Tags: cosmetics.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Not only is it made from 100% cotton, so it’s very soft and comfortable, but all of their tags, packaging, etc. are made from 100% post consumer products. Each shirt design has a fun trivia fact or two about the featured animal. If you are looking for a fun way to show your love for animals, be sure to check out Rare Tee.

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OCTOBER 23, 2008

EBay has announced a worldwide ban on the sale of ivory products on its auction websites from next year. The endangered animals are often hunted for their ivory tusks. The International Fund for Animal Welfare will say more than 4,000 ivory products have been listed on eBay. Tags: ivory elephants.

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MAY 17, 2010

Aside from their support of animal research, I have enountered them in my line of work and find them corporate, condescending, and self-righteous. It's not just a question of animal rights. Chickens that are used for KFC products are horribly treated. for cancer research. But, really, even if I ate meat, I wouldn't touch KFC.

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MARCH 22, 2010

But the problem is the high demand for these products. Dr Scott Roberton, head of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), said that hunting wild animals for meat and trafficking had been happening in many countries, especially developing ones. In Viet Nam, hunting and trade in wild animals had been alarming, he said.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Otrada is the name of a shop on Etsy that features products for animal lovers. They have a lot of fun items, especially for those who love horses (but they have things for all animal lovers too). Several of Otrada’s jewelry items, gift ornaments, and belt buckles can be customized with your animal’s photograph.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Ortada is the name of a shop on Etsy that features products for animal lovers. They have a lot of fun items, especially for those who love horses (but they have things for all animal lovers too). Several of Ortada’s jewelry items, gift ornaments, and belt buckles can be customized with your animal’s photograph.

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Animal Person

MAY 30, 2009

Bea directed me to an interview with Dr. Elizabeth Parker , the "chair man " (my emphasis) of the Animal Agriculture Alliance at CattleNetwork, which apparently is "The Source for Cattle News." If any "drastic measures" are employed, they are to remove animals from suffering, not to impose our dietary choices on others.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Well, we got a chance to try one of their products for ourselves recently, and loved it! So when you clean their cages it’s very important to use products that are safe to ensure that your pet stays healthy. Clean+Green is a product that cleans safely, and without toxins. It’s a perfect product for daily cleanings.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 18, 2009

We could not have been happier with the end product. Fun product that also does good for animals? Pleasant-Tees Custom Canine Tees originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 18, 2009. Tags: reviews. The shirts are great quality cotton, and the transfer held up very well after being washed. Four paws up!

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 5, 2009

First let's deconstruct: The recession has caused a decrease in demand for animal products. What if Meatless Mondays and all of the messages about decreasing consumption of animal products have made a difference and consumers have spoken? Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics Food and Drink Language.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 8, 2010

From bedding, to bedroom vanity , clocks, maps, and of course, products for pets, they really have something for everyone! Giveaway: $40 Gift Card originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 8, 2010. Tags: giveaways. How to enter: Leave a comment on this post before midnight on August 16th, 2010.

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MARCH 8, 2010

Police seized tiger bones, anteater scales and bear gall bladders in an international operation against the use of endangered plants and animals in traditional medicine, officers said Friday. Illegal animal and plant products with a retail value of 10 million euros (13.6

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JUNE 28, 2009

The value of all egg production in 2007 was $6.68 Changing production conditions are bound to affect the bottom the line. Tags: battery hens eggs USDA farm animal welfare us agribusiness. Nearly 95 percent of the 90 billion table eggs produced in the United States come from high-density cage systems.

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