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BP CEO Seems Like A Jerk
Critter News
JUNE 6, 2010
He definitely doesn't endear himself to me.
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Keep your pet safe during BBQ season
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 22, 2017
Whether it’s eating a pair of socks, chewing up the furniture or leaving unwanted messes on the floor, pet parents definitely have their hands full. Pets can sure find themselves in a lot of trouble.
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Adopt a Turkey Next Month
Critter News
OCTOBER 19, 2011
I definitely want to do this. Farm Sanctuary has a cool "Adopt-a-Turkey" project. turkeys farm animal welfare farm sanctuary thanksgiving turkey massacre
What You Need To Know As a New Dog Parent
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Getting a dog home may be the first step in becoming a dog parent, but it definitely isn’t the last. There are several things that need to be taken into consideration before you even think of getting a dog home.
Kathy Bauck: The Face of Puppy Mill Cruelty
Creature Talk
MAY 8, 2009
In case you’re wondering what the definition of a misdemeanor is (as I was): A crime punishable by less than a year of imprisonment in a county jail and/or a fine is considered a misdemeanor. Kathy Bauck. Kathy Bauck, owner of Pick of the Litter Kennels in New York Mills, MN, was recently found guilty of four misdemeanors: one count of animal cruelty, and 3 counts of animal torture.
A Plant-Based Diet is Good for Your Heart
Creature Talk
JUNE 15, 2009
It wasn’t a major heart attack, but it has definitely caused him problems. Several years ago my now 59 year old father had a heart attack. He’s been on medication since it happened, and has regular stress tests to see if the damage to his heart has progressed. Thankfully, up until this last time, his heart showed no additional signs of damage… but his test a few weeks ago had a different result.
"Bold Native" is Film About Animal Rights
Critter News
MARCH 20, 2010
The film looks really interesting to us and we are definitely going to check it out upon its re-release this summer. We received an email from Open Road Films with a link to the Bold Native website and trailer.
On Fighting for "Animal Rights"
Animal Person
APRIL 5, 2011
Francione has defined abolition in a certain way and if you don't adhere strictly to his definition, you are not a Francione-style abolitionist. Being featured on ARZone's worldwide Live Guest Chat has reinvigorated my thinking about a couple of topics ( here 's the transcript). And then I read the "OMG!!!!!OED!!!!!LOL!!!!!" OED!!!!!LOL!!!!!" LOL!!!!!" in today's New York Times, and I couldn't resist posting.
On The Respectful Emperor
Animal Person
FEBRUARY 26, 2010
It wasn't long before The Humane Emperor came on the scene, and is still around, telling folks that with a little mental acrobatics you can include forcible breeding, captivity, separation of family, killing of day-old chicks, and of course, untimely death in the definition of "humane."
On "The Botany of Desire"
Animal Person
JULY 4, 2009
And though The Omnivore's Dilemma definitely promotes the eating of animals if those animals were "farmed" a certain way (and locally), there's so much helpful information in it about the food supply, in general, that it's tough to tell people not to read it.
Is Charles with Lars Axl Fokker?
Animal Person
OCTOBER 22, 2010
Charles is definitely with me in spirit, but I don't know if there is a spirit. Charles died a week ago today, and if you haven't seen Deb's tribute , it's a must-see and we're very grateful and humbled by her post as well as all of the e-mails and cards and calls we've received.
On Jeff Corwin's 100 HEARTBEATS
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 21, 2010
The part that I definitely believe is laudable, and I can get behind, is in the final chapter: "Exploited to Extinction.". When I was asked if I wanted to read Jeff Corwin's 100 HEARTBEATS (Rodale 2009) I was ambivalent.
On a Replacement for "Bullshit"
Animal Person
JUNE 12, 2009
Here's the definition: wiffdoodle - Also spelled " whiffdoodle." Here's an e-mail from a linguistics junkie for your consideration. Is using the word "bullshit" un-vegan? Does it perpetuate linguistic-based speciesism? Ditto with horseshit, chickenshit, dogshit -- they're speciesist by default, if not always used in a speciesiest context. I never associate the word with actually shit from a bull. we need new words that are cut free from exploitation.
Just Two Lessons Learned for Today
Animal Person
MAY 25, 2010
I guess this is more about definitive statements. Saying that only nonviolence of a certain definition will lead to your goal isn't accurate. I've decided that 20 lessons is a good number to stop at, and today I'll discuss what are probably the two most controversial ones, about the animal rights movement. Lesson #11. The Appeal of Cliques The first six Lessons Learned from 4 Years of Animal Person and numbers 7-10 hinted about cliques, but only the negative aspects.
On Being Vegan "Friendly"
Animal Person
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
And by that definition, Morton's and Ruths Chris are both "vegan-friendly." The Factual table I posted yesterday annoyed me a bit, and here's why: the categories "vegan," "vegetarian," and "vegan-friendly." Vegan: Got it. I can order anything on the menu without having to ask any questions.
On "Discarded" Greyhounds
Animal Person
MAY 2, 2009
From and article by: Ms T Baker Co-ordinator, www.greytexploitations.com (which has that fabulous Racism=Speciesism=Sexism graphic on its front page) Dougie is the third greyhound in as many months – which we know of – to have been subjected to this kind of attack but sadly, he was the only one to survive. The body of a brindle greyhound was found on a footpath in between Trimdon and Kelloe in County Durham last month, emaciated, with signs of trauma to his chest and both ears cut off. On February 14th, a heavily pregnant greyhound – Valentina - was found in similar circumstances, dumped on wasteland in a rural village on the outskirts of Bristol. . The modern day racing greyhound's life is conditioned purely by economics - if it’s too old or slow to compete as a gambling medium - it will be disposed of as cheaply as possible and swiftly replaced with one that can, from endless supply which are bred in Ireland with the aid of EU funding. Over 16,000 greyhounds are bred to supply the approximate 10,000 annually racing on British tracks and even taking into account the 4,500 re-homed by the industry’s own Retired Greyhound Trust, we are still left with a huge shortfall of ‘unaccounted’ dogs. The RSPCA believes: " at least 20 greyhounds a day - either puppies which do not make the track, or 'retired' dogs aged three or four - simply 'disappear', presumed killed " Many vets will admit to killing healthy greyhounds – by definition it cannot be classed as euthanasia – for a cut price fee, for fear the dogs will be disposed of in a less humane manner and you have to accept the vet’s justification of this when you hear of stories similar to Dougie’s. I wish Dougie a beautiful life – one which he deserved from birth and one which I hope all greyhounds will enjoy in the very near future. Click here for more on Dougie's story, including videos (nothing graphic, just more coverage of the story). Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters.
Everything in Moderation?
Animal Person
OCTOBER 24, 2009
Ditto for "never," "always" and other such definitive words. You may recall me writing about TD, my tax-resisting, raw-food eating, no-TV watching, parachuting-into-nuclear reactor(ing?) boyfriend of over 20 years ago. He was particularly talented at the conversation stopper: a succinct response to something that people found so shocking that the conversation would stop. Sometimes permanently.
Canada Fears Oil Spills in its Own Waters
Critter News
MAY 10, 2010
As long as they allow offshore oil drilling, a massive spill is a definite possibility. They should fear oil spills because, I'm sorry, Canada is not the best in terms of environmental safeguards, laws or requirements. They've had oil spills before, but nowhere near the scale of the one in the Gulf of Mexico. The industry is not as developed, but it's heading in that direction. It would therefore benefit the Canadians to prepare.
Majority Rules in the Language of Animal Rights
Animal Person
JULY 19, 2009
More likely, a flip is a shift significant enough to make the old timers who were acquainted with the original definition carp about the youngins and their wanton destruction of the English language, which for some reason they think should never change. And the purist, ever in denial of that fact of history, will forever endeavor to maintain whatever definition he or she believes is correct, and malign all others.
On Charles and Project Treadstone
Animal Person
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
I then promptly completely caved in and bought Wellness ' new large breed, definitely nonvegan dry food (and I always soak kibble) that has 25% protein (Natural Balance Vegetarian has 18%, and all from non-animal sources) and I've started cutting some in just in case (I'll stop at 50%).
Creature Update
Animal Person
APRIL 7, 2010
If I told you what I spent last year doing work-wise, you probably wouldn't believe me and you'd definitely suggest I write a book about it. As many of you know, 2009 was chock full of creature-related drama for me.
On Mainstreaming Veganism
Animal Person
MAY 16, 2009
This was a "lifestyle" event that had a "health" angle (both in parenthesis because they promoted a certain country-club lifestyle and the event was held at a country club, and a certain definition of health), and it was pleasantly surprising to have anyone asking about veganism.
On Cat Killers and Mental Competency
Animal Person
JUNE 26, 2009
Pigs definitely don't get much respect from humans, but the evil (and I can't think of a better word and I don't mean it in a religious sense) I see around cat-haters is different. People in South Florida are still in an uproar over the mutilation and slaughter of 19 house cats (allegedly) by 18-year old Tyler Weinman, who was declared mentally competent and not a danger to himself or others (!).
Ways to Promote Alliance Politics
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 29, 2009
Finally, when you read, I recommend not using your disagreement with someone about, say, the definition of violence, stop you from going out into your community and building alliances.
On "Home"
Animal Person
JUNE 13, 2009
I watched Home earlier in the week and you can watch it on YouTube here , though a huge flat screen is definitely preferable. On the animal front, there is definitely a message that factory farming is unsustainable, and that subsistence farming is and was preferable; there is a vague if-we-did-it-differently-it-might-be-sustainable message. You get the idea at YouTube but the experience is vastly different on a great television.
Mad over Maltese
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 30, 2013
Its good looks definitely earn it many doggie points. This dog definitely seems quite great to people for its tiny size. With that lustrous mane and coat, accessories can definitely not take a back seat. Mad over Maltese. .
Western WA Puppy Mills Had Troubled History, But Still Allowed to Operate
Critter News
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
This is definitely a situation that could have been stopped early on. This is a good article about the puppy mills operated by a Western Washington woman and her parents. She kept being given "one more chance" with the end result of about 600 dogs finally being seized from the establishments. How much suffering and death resulted from this family's practices? The article is particularly thorough and damning.
On Compassionate Carnivores and Betrayal
Animal Person
JUNE 22, 2009
Stephanie's post about " The Compassionate Hypocrite " on Saturday reminded me of what Catherine Friend and other " compassionate carnivores " are doing in addition to twisting the definition of compassionate beyond recognition. Interesting definitions of betray include: 2.
On "Compassion," "Nonviolence" and "Justice"
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
My definition of violence would begin with the physical harm of living beings. Why all the quotation marks? Because I've been thinking about the evolution of my own thinking--and languaging--regarding animal rights. Both animal rights groups and animal welfare groups use "compassion" frequently. Then again, so do people who kill animals for a living. Compassion" has been so diluted that most people don't bat an eyelash at the idea of " compassionate carnivores."
Dogs as Smart as 2-yr-old Kids
Animal Person
AUGUST 9, 2009
And of course, the definition of whatever is being measured--in this case intelligence--is our version of intelligence. When I saw the Live Science article about dogs being as smart as 2-year-old kids I knew that if there were any talk of ranking, my beloved greyhounds would be at the less-desirable end of the list (not from personal experience, but from reputation), and I also knew that there would be a whiff of speciesism.
On Letting Your Emotions Rule the Day
Animal Person
AUGUST 3, 2009
The veracity of this statement hinges on Scott's definition of "inhumane," and that definition must be very, very restricted, and clearly unrelated to the realities of our modern factory farm system. Bea directed me to the Animal Welfare Special Report at TheHill.com , in which Rep. David Scott (D-Ga), who is the chairman of the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee of the House Committee on Agriculture draws a line in the sand regarding the animals we use and how we use them.
Create the perfect habitat for animals in your garden
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
It’s definitely worth supporting it with a bird bath and table as well, or you may only get occasional visitors – you can add a nest box too if you want some permanent residents!
On Quieting the Mind
Animal Person
APRIL 1, 2009
I can do it anywhere, any time (though there are definitely optimal conditions). I've been using Transcendental Meditation (TM) as my meditation technique for over a decade. I still do some Mindfulness Meditation a la John Kabat-Zinn , but TM is what I do regularly. There's been a fair amount of controversy, though less nowadays, regarding TM's founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (who passed away over a year ago), and his followers.
On Dolphins as a Gateway to Animal Rights
Animal Person
JANUARY 6, 2010
which animals and why, what characteristic/s and whose definition of them, just to name a few)? My life-as-a-tweeter is less and less significant these days. It's just not all that interesting to me. Something about jockeying for position in 140 characters or less, rather than interacting and sharing, I guess.
What's the Truth About Woodland Park Zoo's Elephants?
Critter News
MAY 12, 2009
I'm definitely open to feedback. I live in Seattle where Woodland Park Zoo is located. I just don't know what to think. On the one hand, Woodland Park is very proud of its elephant conservation program and its elephant residents. On the other hand, Friends of Woodland Park Zoo Elephants says they are not well-treated and should be in a sanctuary.
Are Women More Compassionate Than Men?
Critter News
MARCH 29, 2009
That doesn't mean that I don't know thoughtful men who think about these issues, just that I've noticed the tendencies are definitely lopsided. It's an intriguing question that would probably get quite a response at any dinner party. Frankly, I don't know. All I know is that the majority of vegetarians, ex-vegetarians, animal rights supporters, animal rescuers, animal shelter volunteers, and feral cat colony stewards that I know are women. Not all, but the majority.
On a New Level of Absurdity in the Slaughter Business
Animal Person
JUNE 20, 2009
What kind of definition of respect includes: I don't need to kill you but I'm going to because it will make me money? Bea sent me a link to an article in Gourmet called " Humane Slaughterhouses ," by Rebecca Marx, that is absurd. And the absurdity is in the reality that the author and the featured person who kills sentient nonhumans for a living, think they're onto something. And they were, before they stopped their train of thought prior to it reaching its most important station.
On Different Results of Direct Action
Animal Person
APRIL 14, 2009
Jentsch talks about the cost ("it's hard to put a price tag on") of protecting those like him, so we definitely know that the tactics of those who seek to defend animals are working on one level (economic harm, though once removed at least in this situation).
On Project Treadstone and Welfare, OED-Style
Animal Person
MARCH 28, 2009
Definitions 4 and 5 are getting there, and I find 4 particularly appropriate. Project Treadstone If anyone in Palm Beach County wants to get involved in the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) of feral cats, now is the time, as the county's Spay Shuttle is back in business (but for a whopping $40/cat rather than the original $15), and Pahokee ($25/cat) is open as well.
Seal Meat Served in Canada
Critter News
APRIL 21, 2009
Definitely a niche market ,but demand has been increasing. And this is despite the bad press received by the annual seal hunts. For time immemorial seal has been eaten -- raw -- as a traditional food by indigenous people such as the Inuit. It also has been a traditional food for generations of hunters in Canada's east who serve it up roasted, or sometimes with a hearty Burgundy sauce.
7 Tips for Creating a Dog-Friendly Yard
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Although dog ownership may pose some challenges in the quest to achieve garden greatness, it’s definitely not a hopeless cause. Having a pet does not mean you have to give up hopes of having a lush, well-manicured yard.
Horse Rescue Group Blogging from Marysville, WA
Critter News
MARCH 9, 2009
Definitely one I want to follow. I've received so many donation requests from "People Helping Horses" that I finally decided to send a donation. I've never been around horses much, but a friend of mine who has 3 horses and 2 burros (!) told me that horse groups have been hit particularly hard with the economy. Not only have horses been dumped or starved due to owner finances, but the price of hay has risen sharply all around.
Do Animals Laugh?
Critter News
JUNE 5, 2009
A prominent researcher in the specialized field of animal laughter, Jaak Panksepp of Washington State University, said it definitely goes farther back than that. "I There are researchers out there who say that they do. I certainly think they can laugh and have fun. I've seen it. And the link below takes you to an article with the cutest orangutan baby enjoying himself. From Cosmiclog at MSNBC. How do you graph the evolution of a laugh?
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