10,000 Birds

JUNE 5, 2015

Nestling songbirds fed hamburger and cat food,” wrote Sean O’Brien. I opened the box, and there was a bowl of raw hamburger meat in there for him to eat.” Bottom line: so many of these well-meaning people picked up their information from the internet, from pet supply companies, or from – cringe – even veterinarians.

Squirrels 250

Squirrels Hamburgers Chickens Wildlife Rehabilitation 250

4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 18, 2010

I never expected to take lessons on being clear from a canine, but the search dogs’ willingness to try again, to communicate difficult information in different ways is a good one to learn. It doesn’t take much for them to learn that we need them to find human scent –and not other animals, dropped hamburgers, or unspecified gook.

Rescue 100

Rescue Dogs Humane Dallas 100

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 23, 2006

Of course, when hamburgers aren't at stake, most of us think that it would be morally wrong to kill an animal for no good reason. For more information regarding the health benefits of plant-based diets, check out the American Dietetic Association's Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets here.

Factory Farm 40

Factory Farm Factory Farming Morals Meat 40