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On "Compassion," "Nonviolence" and "Justice"

Animal Person

Both animal rights groups and animal welfare groups use "compassion" frequently. Compassion" has been so diluted that most people don't bat an eyelash at the idea of " compassionate carnivores." Because I've been thinking about the evolution of my own thinking--and languaging--regarding animal rights.

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Rescue for the rescuer.

4 The Love Of Animals

This is a guest post from Cherie, and I think that it is something everyone who rescues animals needs to read. Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Emotional Exhaustion these are all familiar topics to those of us who spend our time helping animals. A few signs that YOU may need Rescue: you can not stop rescuing animals.

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Help for the Wildlife of Delhi

10,000 Birds

Because Nadeem and Mohammad Saud also rescue cobras from snake charmers. They have compassion for all creatures, and need your help to keep up their wildlife rescue work. Do you love birds? Love the wild world? Do you have a fascination with snakes?

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Finding Shelter

4 The Love Of Animals

Finding Shelter is an amazing documentary about an English family who found themselves unexpectedly rescuing street animals in Bulgaria. The film shares how the family has shared love and compassion for the homeless animals in their town.

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Baby Gorilla Rescued from Smugglers

Critter News

A baby lowland gorilla was rescued from smugglers on Sunday, April 24. How can you feel no frigging compassion? There has unfortunately been an increase in smuggling attempts in the Congo. Here is an article about it. And here is a video about the bust and arrests. Look at the face of the baby when it's revealed.

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Celebrating a century of compassion: 100 years of animal rescue

4 The Love Of Animals

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SeaWorld Saves Some Sandhills

10,000 Birds

However, many of the professionals who work at places like these exhibit enormous compassion for animals. SeaWorld vets removed the gasket, and happened to rescue, during the bird’s rehabilitation, a newly hatched Sandhill chick. Two recent non-marine examples both include Sandhill Cranes.

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