article thumbnail

So proud!

10,000 Birds

Taking a leaf from my neighbour’s gardening technique, I have embraced the neglectful method of gardening. Whilst my neighbour applauded my wild patches, he has now convinced me of the need for “joined up” neglect. Lady Helen teased me for being so puffed up about my breeding sucess. Two chicks! I was so proud.

article thumbnail

What To Do If You Find a Pit Bull

4 The Love Of Animals

As a breed, pit bulls have a bad rap. However, they are more vulnerable to being forced into fighting than other breeds. Aside from the breed’s abuses, one finds that adopting out this breed is highly difficult. Yes, this breed is poorly represented in the media. Evaluate the Pit Bull before Doing Anything.

Pit Bulls 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

On Horses too Thin to Slaughter

Animal Person

In " Prominent Horseman Faces Questions About Neglect ," Joe Drape of the New York Times reports: Four undernourished and neglected former racehorses belonging to Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner, were rescued from a New York kill pen last month, one step from being slaughtered.

Horses 100
article thumbnail

After The Birds Of Summer Have Gone

10,000 Birds

It is the featureless nature of the sea of blue, spanning from horizon to horizon, its neglect of offering a foothold to the wandering eye that binds my thoughts. The sky has been haunting me for days now. They have gone. Rather, it is a combination of two things: Historic inner cities and cold beer.

Elephants 167
article thumbnail

4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

Smaller breeds can live comfortably in an apartment but larger dogs need lots of space and preferably a back yard. Those with 9-to-5 jobs can opt to put their pups in doggy daycare, but this too is sort of neglectful and can add up fast. Will there be someone at home to watch the dog while you’re away?

Adoptable 100
article thumbnail

The plovers of Estero Lagoon, Florida

10,000 Birds

I am often guilty of neglecting “place&# when birding. This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation. Why is a particular destination better than the next for certain birds?

Florida 191
article thumbnail

On Going Vegan

Animal Person

I neglected to take the camera into the courtyard in the beginning, though I did bring the hounds and their beds. You are choosing domination and enslavement and forced breeding and unnecessary slaughter. Violet was spooked early on, but Charles stayed for the entire evening. You are choosing violence.

Vegan 100