Animal Person

DECEMBER 27, 2009

" That's Why We Don't Eat Animals: A Book About Vegans, Vegetarians, and All Living Things ," written and illustrated by Ruby Roth, has gorgeous and haunting illustrations. And it gently tells the story of why we shouldn't eat factory farmed animals. Because if there's one of those places, can we eat those animals?"

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

But it certainly raised my awareness that animals are used in military trauma-training exercises. Thousands of live animals are shot, stabbed, dismembered, burned, and poisoned every year in Department of Defense (DoD) training exercises designed to train medics and infantry in how to treat various human battlefield injuries.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 29, 2010

Brooklyn, NY - July 29, 2010: Kelly Clarke, a volunteer at The Pixie Project–an animal rescue and adoption service based in Portland, OR–would love for you to look around your home and think about what you can spare. According to TheGivingEffect.com the top five things most local animal shelters need are: 1.

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Critter News

JANUARY 5, 2009

Another big issue gaining momentum is animal welfare. You may hate to hear about this, but I do think that the animal-raising industries are going to have to reach some compromises with the Humane Society of the U.S. Tags: farm animal welfare us agribusiness. and other advocates.”

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

This year, the with the help of Iams, the Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon helped raised $93,645 for orphaned pets! The event is held to raise awareness and money for orphaned pets while promoting responsible pet ownership. The funds raised will be used to support all the programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

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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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Animal Person

APRIL 6, 2010

While other people might trade barbs or even turn to fisticuffs, I'd dig deep for the most hurtful thing I could say, in the fewest words, and deliver it without even raising my voice. Have they not ever observed nonhuman animals? Why is it surprising that nonhuman animals have personalities when human animals do?

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Critter News

JULY 4, 2010

Yesterday, I raised the issue that some may think the Humane Society copped out by making a deal with Ohio agriculture and NOT bringing new animal welfare regulations to the ballot. Tags: ohio humane society farm animal welfare agriculture agribusiness.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 28, 2010

This is a truly amazing animal encounter! Earlier this month, California surfer, Jodie Nelson, decided that she would paddleboard the 40 miles from Catalina Island to mainland California to raise money for breast cancer in honor of her best friend and mother who both survived recent battles. Tags: cute animals news.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The aquarium said it hoped Homer would help raise awareness about the plight of his species. Dangers include fishermen deliberately blinding the animals to protect fishing equipment. Tags: UK greece animal rescue turtles. From the BBC. Homer, who is about 40-years-old, could have another 60 years of life.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 1, 2010

We love seeing the good that can come when passionate people come together to help animals. Second Acts is a very unique animal organization, they fund raise on behalf of animal rescue groups! Second Acts Success Stories originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on January 1, 2010.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 12, 2009

Shop ‘til you drop in support of animal shelters, then get together with friends to share stories, advice and even pictures – all online. The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 12, 2010

Today’s Cute of the Day comes from a very unique animal rescue group. The group is called Second Acts , and though they don’t rescue animals themselves, they raise funds to help smaller rescue groups continue their good work for animals. Tags: cute of the day rescues.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Their mission is to raise awareness on threatened and endangered species through their fun and contemporary apparel. Not only is it made from 100% cotton, so it’s very soft and comfortable, but all of their tags, packaging, etc. Each shirt design has a fun trivia fact or two about the featured animal.

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Animal Person

MAY 10, 2009

In " 'Animal Rights:' Pernicious Nonsense for Both Law & Public Policy ," Massachusetts attorney and "sportsman" Richard Latimer is on the mark with some concepts, and way off with others. Now, I know you're saying: That's not what animal rights is. than with any genuine concern for species diversity or even animal welfare."

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Begun in 1996 by the Humane Society of America, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week encourages everyone who loves animals to bring public awareness to all the important work shelters do throughout the year. If you are like us and shop online often, this is a great way to help animals by doing something you would be doing anyway!

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AUGUST 12, 2016

Animal control authorities had been on his trail for weeks. His modus operandi was essentially the same wherever he’d appear: first, he’d stand next the school entrance and wait while the school bus unloaded, then he’d make his way to the playground and play “tag” with the kids. Animal control officers began taking it personally.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 20, 2010

We love Ellen, not only is she funny and positive, but she has a big heart for animals (especially the ones needing rescue)! This campaign continues the Postal Service’s 50+ year tradition of raising awareness of serious social issues with special commemorative stamps. Tags: news people helping animals.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 4, 2008

backed Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals said they hoped to raise half a million euros ($630,000) for projects aimed at fighting the animals' biggest threats. That's all they think they can raise? Tags: united nations gorillas. Officials for the U.N.-backed Half a million euros?

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

4, 2008) – Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms by an overwhelming margin. All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.” Tags: proposition 2. From the campaign website : (Nov. on Prop 2 campaign.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 26, 2009

I don’t know who Miranda Lambert is (I believe she is a country singer), but she has a heart for animals and has a great thing going on with SwagBucks right now. Please consider signing up (use the link below) and doing your searches on the site to help some great animal charities! Tags: good idea.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

was started by Mathew Block to import primates into the US for animal experimentation. Biggest contracts: $232,500 with Army for Live Animals, Not Raised for Food. 49,620 with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Live Animals, Not Raised for Food. Tags: animal experimentation.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Second Acts is a non-profit fund raising organization that distributes 100% of all donations received to small, volunteer-run animal rescue groups nationwide that adopt a no-kill policy. As always, thank you for doing something to help animals find forever homes. Tags: people helping animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 20, 2009

A funny, heart-warming video called “ SMILE ,” developed by “I’m Tired of” (ITo), the makers of the popular “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” bracelet, which raises money for animal rights and rescue charities, has reached viral levels. People have responded incredibly well to our approach.”.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

What a fun event, and a great way to help spread the word and raise funds for a great cause! Throughout the entire month, all 22 Dogtopia locations in 11 states will be giving pups fabulous fluffs and perfect pawdicures to help raise money for cancer research. Founded in 1982, the organization has raised more than $1.5

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The ASPCA continually does amazing work on behalf of our animal companions. “It’s bad enough that these dogs were treated cruelly and raised in horrible conditions,&# said Tim Rickey, the ASPCA Senior Director of Field Investigations and Response. If you see animal abuse, please report it.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

The RSPCA are trying to raise awareness of its urgent campaign to protect the welfare of UK meat chickens. If you live in the UK, please urge Jim Fitzpatrick, Minister for Animal Welfare, to make the right choice for UK chickens and quash the squash, by sending an email via our campaign website at Quash the Squash.

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Critter News

MARCH 19, 2009

The Pork Board has planned delegate meetings at the {annual Pork Industry} forum to discuss quality assurance rules including animal handling, and how much money to allocate to promote animal welfare. Tags: animal cruelty pigs pork farm animal welfare factory farm animal welfare.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 11, 2010

The International Fund for Animal Welfare ( IFAW ), is a non-profit organization working to save animals in crisis worldwide, to help protect our oceans’ whale population. IFAW advocates for the protection of wildlife in their habitats, works to prevent cruelty to animals, and rescues individual animals. Whales in danger.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 11, 2009

We will pick some of the fun animal related posts, videos, ect, from all around the web and share them with you! Come read Caplin’s take on being a social animal online ! Visit Paws Around The World to learn about the Paw Pawty that helps raise money for animals through Twitter. Tags: aniweb roundup.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 3, 2009

According to information gathered by Best Friends Animal Society , the charity beneficiary of funds raised by ITo, “cities around the country are passing bills to round up and kill family pets, who simply look like the kind of dog who might attack someone.” The goal is to raise funds to stop the proliferation of BSL.

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Critter News

AUGUST 1, 2009

Channel 8 News raised more than a few eyebrows when it reported on a Shelton canary fighting ring that caused 150 birds to be placed into protective custody and thrust 19 suspects with their first and last names into the public eye. Tags: animal cruelty blood sport Stupid.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

It was not a whim or an attempt to get attention, as the sensationalist press will say; instead this is a response to the domination, objectification and commodification of millions of animals (mink, chinchilla, fox, raccoons, etc.) Tags: fur ALF. Max Mara has long been the target of anti-fur activists in Europe and around the world.

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Animal Person

MAY 29, 2009

If it steers (sorry about the pun) people toward animals raised in places other than factory farms, where they will still be killed, I'm not thrilled. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Film Food and Drink Delray Beach Film Festival Food Inc. My guess is I'll get some of both. Will you not check it out? veganism.

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Animal Person

MARCH 19, 2009

There's already a fairly large number of comments that raise the usual topics against vegans and veganism and I didn't see any Animal Person readers in there, though there's no law that says you have to use the same username everywhere so that might not be evidence of anything. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics.

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Critter News

OCTOBER 29, 2008

on Prop 2 campaign reports a tidal wave of voter and donor support from Californians backing the effort to stop the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals on industrial factory farms. Tags: eggs california farm animal welfare factory farm chickens. The writer is Jennifer Fearing, the CHIEF ECONOMIST for the Humane Society.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 18, 2009

In the unending quest to find a kindred animal rights soul amongst my current friends, I ventured into animal testing territory with three friends over lunch this week (two guys and a woman). I raised the example of how I thought there would be alternatives to animal testing by now if there would be profit involved.

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