Critter News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

"We applaud the dedicated efforts of animal welfare advocates who stepped up to take in these animals, and hope that the exposure of this situation will underscore the need for stricter enforcement to protect animals in research facilities."

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Beyond the environmental impacts of meat production there is a basic ethical issue involved. So here is an even more modest proposal than roasting Fido: Try eating only what animals you are willing to kill with your own hands. Dogs were bred to be companion animals; pigs and cows are raised as food.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 10, 2012

Here is a New York Times blog post about companion animals.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 27, 2008

We can treasure the cultural and historical bond between animals and domesticated animals only by ignoring the emotional bond. Children naturally love animals, but the many “uses we have found for them” lead us to teach our children to save their compassion for companion animals exclusively.

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

Here is a New York Times op-ed column about companion animals.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 3, 2007

Targeted programs that address specific segments of the companion animal population and broad public education programs have been and can continue to be effective. Lisa Peterson Director of Club Communications, American Kennel Club New York, July 31, 2007

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Animal Ethics

JUNE 17, 2007

When that happens, you’ll understand the bond between human and companion animal of which Mr. Phillips wrote. But one thing they all have in common is the strongest desire imaginable to love you, protect you and bond with you. Sherrill Durbin Tulsa, Okla.,

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