Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

In the United States, we learned this lesson just in time to rescue our migratory waterfowl and other prized game species from oblivion at the beginning of the 20th century. No wildlife species, especially a migratory one shared in common by many nations, can withstand commercial hunting without end.

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

There is little that is less polluting and less harmful to the planet than hunting wild game responsibly. Stephanie Jenkins Highland Park, N.J., What is greener than forage-fed meat? I take umbrage at the omnivores who buy grass-fed beef and call me a barbaric savage for harvesting Maine’s overpopulated deer, moose, rabbit and fowl.

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 21, 2008

Critics in and out of Congress have been quick to question the motives for the delay. Of course, the critics could be wrong, but if so, the responsibility for setting them right rests with one man: Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 7, 2008

From the New York Times. It’s like the Saturday night poker game for hardened criminals,” said one of the undercover agents, Sgt. Investigators found that dogfighting was on the rise in Texas and was much more widespread than they had expected. Manning, describing the tense atmosphere at the fights.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 8, 2010

A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. The homeless dog, once called Bones, renamed Blue, who played a “hide and seek game” with Cody, to protect himself and stay alive, ends up at Cody’s side. “I

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Check out this video from the premier episode: RESCUE INK UNLEASHED is a new weekly series that documents this unlikely group of animal activists on their crusade to save helpless, abandoned and abused animals. It is such a great show, and so worth watching, so be sure to check your local listings for the time, it airs every Friday night.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

By Mike • March 2, 2011 • 3 comments Tweet Share During a soccer game in Colombia, a player kicked an owl that was on the field. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field? Video and desultory apology here.

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