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Why I Question Animal Testing 2.2

Critter News

I do not claim to have the answer, but I think it is certainly worthwhile to raise the question: Why, exactly, all over the civilized world, in virtually every major city, are apes in prison? The natural experiment must have been tried very infrequently, at least recently. Tags: animal experimentation animal research.

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On Atheism and Veganism

Animal Person

Though we don't know the extent to which plants experience any kind of suffering, we do know that sentient nonhumans experience pain, pleasure, boredom and frustration. And atheists who were parented by believers have usually spent time examining the religion they were raised in as well as why we'd believe there is a god at all.

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On Nonhuman Animals and Human Babies

Animal Person

I did go to Babies-R-Us for some odds and ends and here's the Animal Person-related experience. There are so many decisions to be made and we're excited to raise our little girl with intention. Instead, they simply raise their children with the values of the dominant culture. Tags: Current Affairs. Only time will tell.

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Year of the Eagle

10,000 Birds

Scientific experiments would be needed to demonstrate true cause-and-effect, but the extra attention appeared to pay off. It really looked like a game of tag. I’m running a crowdfunding campaign now to raise funds to publish it. Further, they would make sure that both of their young eagles were fed.

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On Peaceable Kingdom, Part Deux

Animal Person

The voices of Jim Vandersluis and Cheri Ezell-Vandersluis of Maple Farm Sanctuary were especially poignant, and the anguish in their faces--in their eyes--jumps off the screen as they explain how and when it hit them that the business of raising goats for milk requires surrendering the babies to be slaughtered. For all of us.

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The Book That Saved Derrick Jensen's Life

Animal Person

Some might argue that Keith has simply become an advocate of “happy meat”—local, grass-fed, sustainably produced, and humanely raised meat. Tags: Activism Books Ethics. But that would be unfair. If anyone has read the book, let me know your thoughts.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

4 The Love Of Animals

With June 1 marking the first day of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season, it’s crucial to raise awareness about the importance of planning for pets’ safety before it’s too late. Keep your pets tags on them at all times because you never know when disaster may hit. VCA veterinarian Donna J.

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