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Humane Society University to Offer Courses in Fall 2009

Critter News

From the Humane Society's press release. Further advancing its leadership in human-animal studies, Humane Society University, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, announced today that it has received a license as a higher education degree-granting institution by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission.

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On Fighting for "Animal Rights"

Animal Person

They don't satisfy all of the requirements of Francione, but their goal is the abolition of the use of sentient nonhumans by humans. It would be wonderfully dramatic to be able to say: I'm going to fight for animals rather than for language , but it's not that clear cut. They are abolitionists, just not Francione-style abolitionists.

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Listen Today on WALO Radio

Animal Person

Responsible Policies for Animals Members & Friends! Today, March 30th, at 3:00 East Coast time, Susan Soltero of Puerto Rico will interview me live on the air at WALO Radio about Responsible Policies for Animals' 10,000 Years Is Enough campaign to get our universities out of the meat industry! Let me know if you hear the show!

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Now I'm Really Annoyed

Critter News

The AALAS Foundation has teamed up with the Whyville Web site to launch the Community Animal Research Environment (CARE), a series of educational games in a virtual laboratory. Tags: animal research meat corporate lies medical research. Talk about an unholy alliance.beef and medical research.

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5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti

4 The Love Of Animals

These three groups are already operating mobile veterinary clinics and other services in Haiti, and planning to go to Chile when they’re allowed in: IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). American Humane and ARCH (Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti). WSPA (World Society for Protection of Animals). Offer your time.

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Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart

4 The Love Of Animals

(NYSE: KR) have teamed up to launch the second annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while raising funds for animal welfare organizations nationwide. Nestlé Purina is committed to promoting responsible pet care, humane education and community involvement.

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Push Land-Grant Universities Out of the Meat Industry

Animal Person

Responsible Policies for Animals Members & Friends! David Cantor Executive Director Responsible Policies for Animals, Inc. Responsible Policies for Animals’ (RPA’s) mailing to the 50 states’ top executives reflects RPA’s innovative approach. Below is a press release about the mailing. Another went out last Friday.