Gruesome Photos of Japanese Whale "Processing"
Critter News
APRIL 8, 2010
Tags: whales Japan. This is just yucky to look at. There's a warning that this is not for the squeamish.
Flight Paths: A Book Review Written During Migration
10,000 Birds
MAY 2, 2023
Author Rebecca Heisman has crafted a book about bird migration, scientific process, and creativity that’s informative, engaging, and inspiring. She also effortlessly and consistently connects the science to its most important application, conservation.
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A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds–A Book Review
10,000 Birds
APRIL 6, 2021
Weidensaul traveled to each location to witness the research in process. It’s hard not to share his curiosity and wonder of all things avian and all processes migration. Even if you have read about these research projects, Weidensaul’s accounts offer fresh angles and updated information. by Scott Weidensaul.
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Zone of Happiness Birding
10,000 Birds
MARCH 29, 2021
When one looks at this site on a smart phone all one sees is the picture plus a numbered label plus the location so they may learn too through the repetition of the identification process. I more ‘carry a camera’ than tag myself a photographer and so through my sites I emphasise the notion of ‘Quantity rather than Quality’ in terms of image.
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Meat Grown in a Petri Dish?
Critter News
DECEMBER 3, 2009
Why is that my husband won't eat bones with fat on them because they are "gross," but will eat burgers and processed meat? You can forget who you are eating when it's processed so cleanly. Tags: meat meat alternatives vegetarian meatless. They come from the same source right? Da da da da! It's like.hello?!
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University of Utah Continues Getting Bad Press
Critter News
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Only 74 animals survived the research process to be adopted out as pets. Tags: animal research university of utah. Researchers told the Tribune that the testing gave the shelter animals "a second chance at life," while records obtained by the Tribune revealed that the labs had killed 116 of the 190 strays last year.
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EU Backing Cloned Animal Products
Critter News
OCTOBER 18, 2010
Concerns surround the ethics of the process, the welfare of the animals and a lack of research on food safety. Tags: europe cloning farm animal welfare. If they are cloned solely for the products they provide, will it be more difficult to argue for their welfare as living creatures? From the Daily Mail.
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Montana Passes Horse Slaughterhouse Protection Measure
Critter News
MAY 3, 2009
Judicial review of equine slaughter or processing facilities -- surety bond -- attorney fees -- venue. (1) Tags: horse slaughter. From the bill, which you can read here : Section 2. b) The bonding requirements of this subsection (1) do not apply to an indigent person. (2)
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100 How far would you go to keep your best friend?
4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 25, 2011
You will learn a lot about the process, and what I found interesting was just how hard it was to clone a dog in the first place. What about the health of clones, and what about all the animals needed in the process? I was pulled into all the stories, and was also very interested in the science behind the process.
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Guest Post: Understanding Pet Food Labels
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 22, 2010
Pet food may be highly processed and still be considered “natural”. Minimize Processed Foods – Every processing step reduces the nutritional value of the ingredient, and introduces risk of contamination. Canned food is highly processed, but may not contain the high levels of preservatives found in dry food.
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100 More Humane Method of Killing Chickens?
Critter News
OCTOBER 26, 2010
asphyxiated); they die from lack of oxygen, or anoxia, which is a painless process. Tags: meat PETA farm animal welfare factory farm chickens. CAK removes oxygen from the birds' atmosphere while they are still in their transport crates. The birds are not "gassed" (i.e., Worker ergonomics and safety are vastly improved.
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Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Passed House Judiciary
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
According to a statement from the AQHA, “The majority of horses processed for slaughter in the United States [prior to slaughterhouse closures in this country] were no longer viable for their intended use, unmanageable or simply unwanted by their owners. Tags: horse animal cruelty legislation Slaughterhouse us. Lovely quote.
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Will You Check Out Food, Inc.?
Animal Person
MAY 29, 2009
less processed food and more fresh, organic fruits, veggies, grains and legumes), than I'm thrilled. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Film Food and Drink Delray Beach Film Festival Food Inc. Nothing about its " Alliances " (or it's " Issues ") screams vegan, or even whispers it, but I shall reserve judgment. veganism.
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Biomedical Foundation Launches Campaign to Show Animal Research is Grrrrrrreat!
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
As we went out and talked with the public, we realized many people truly don't understand why animals are such a critical part of the scientific process. Tags: animal research corporate lies medical research biotech. The ResearchSaves campaign is designed to counter this drop in public support for biomedical research. "As
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Animal Research Grants a Waste of Taxpayer Money
Critter News
MARCH 14, 2010
Recent published studies document that an old boys network in the federal grant award process keeps “aging cash cows” afloat while leaving younger, innovative investigators struggling. Tags: animal research Obama. Animal research is not necessary to promote human health despite claims from vested interests. Gundl Bhutani Sarasota.
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Animal Welfare Act Inadequate for Farm Animals
Critter News
APRIL 13, 2009
Humane treatment runs counter to the entire industry when the point is to make money by processing these animals as fast as possible. are killed in factory style slaughterhouses whose primary goal is to kill and process animals quickly and efficiently. Most animals in the U.S.
BBS Giveaway – Pet Fire Safety Awareness
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 16, 2013
If you do find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to deal with a house fire, having a plan will help you calmly take charge of the situation and make more sound decisions in the process. Carry Identification: Your dog’s collar and identification tags should be around their neck at all times.
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Beyond Birding
10,000 Birds
MAY 13, 2012
The modern birder has to be a photographer , versed in the ways of f-stops, ISO, light-metering; a thorough grasp of post-processing techniques and a sound knowledge of the baffling ways of the near cult-religion of Adobe Photoshop.
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The Blue House Dog
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 8, 2010
Both must learn to trust again, and the healing process is a long, slow dance that ultimately brings them together. Tags: books guest post. It’s a fictitious account of the story narrated by a young boy named Cody who lost his beloved puppy to an unexplained ailment. Blue likes it that way,” Cody says, “and so do I.”.
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100 Which One Cookbook Do You Recommend?
Animal Person
DECEMBER 19, 2009
And some people want that; they don't necessarily want to change their current calories or fat or sugar or gluten or cooking process. Tags: Activism Books Food and Drink. The why part is important, as some cookbooks are a bit junk food vegan-ish. They want to eat what they used to eat, just sans animals.
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Kill the Sea Lions Before They Kill Again!
Critter News
DECEMBER 9, 2008
Do you know how much salmon is wasted and destroyed in processing plants, restaurants, and grocery stores? Tags: salmon sea lions. Three thousand salmon annually? Please, I used to work for a seafood company and had to order cases dumped when they got past the expiration date. Three thousand salmon is nothing.
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100 Owls of the Eastern Ice: A Quest to Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl–A Book Review
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
The research is outlined as a three-step process, also utilized as the structure for the book: (1) Baptism by Ice: learning the techniques needed to locate the owls; (2) Fish Owls of the Sikhote-Alin: identifying a study population; (3) Captures: capturing fish owls, tagging them with radio transmitters, and collecting data.
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135 Is Cheap Meat Endangering Our Lives?
Critter News
MAY 26, 2009
It's a simple, horrible process. Tags: meat Swine Flu factory farm agribusiness. We know that bird flu developed in the world's vast poultry farms. And we know that pumping animal feed full of antibiotics in factory farms has given us a new strain of MRSA.
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100 On PF Changs and Vegan Authors
Animal Person
JULY 24, 2009
And the much-larger question is the idea of animal ingredients versus non-animal ingredients that were processed using animal ingredients, and that of course expands, ad infinitum , into every area of our lives (e.g., Now, if you happen to know that non-vegan ingredients or processing took place, and you can easily avoid it, great!
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100 Clean and Green Giveaway
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 17, 2009
The agency reports that poor indoor air quality can lead to health issues; animals have faster metabolisms and smaller lungs than humans, and not only are they processing these chemicals at a faster rate, they are also breathing them in more rapidly. Tags: giveaways. Comment before midnight on July 23, 2009.
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100 Trainer Tips for Canine Co-Workers
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 21, 2012
Letting Fido tag along on your next trip to the park, pet store or café patio, will help them become more acclimated to new people, places and animals. This can be a long and frustrating process, but it will be effective in the long-term. When the dog stops and the leash becomes loose, start walking again.
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Best Friends Animal Society Helps You Protect Your Pets this Independence Day
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 3, 2014
Keep pets away from lit fireworks at all times, including in your own yard or street, as some will chase after the bright moving objects and are at risk to be burned or blinded in the process. Ensure that pets are microchipped and wear current identification tags, just in case they accidentally get loose.
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Good Idea: The CatGenie
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 20, 2009
After being dug up, it’s processed, packaged, and trucked to stores. Tags: good idea. This complies with the EPA, which recommends that pet owners separate solid pet waste, without the litter, and flush it down the toilet. Most cat lovers also don’t realize that cat litter is strip-mined. The CatGenie ($329.00
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Event: Save a Stray for the Holidays
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 16, 2009
The Found Animals team works directly within the animal welfare community to improve animal shelter processes, fund pet sterilization research, promote effective animal welfare policy, and provide funding to area shelters and spay/neutering clinics. Tags: events.
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Are Farm Animals Usually Killed in a Humane Manner?
Critter News
APRIL 1, 2009
Animals are raw materials to process for product. You are not processing their wellbeing, but their carcasses for meat. There are horror stories of animals not completely dead before they are being processed. Tags: farm animal welfare factory farm agribusiness. It’s not cost-effective. They are no good to you alive.
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On Veganism and Adoption
Animal Person
OCTOBER 13, 2010
It's common for men--and women--to be wary about adoption, and in particular about the bonding process. The adoption process isn't easy for vegans, and it's less easy for atheist vegans who don't think the benefits of vaccines outweigh the risks in the developed world in 2010. Tags: Activism Ethics. But obviously it's possible.
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Study Claims Islamic Slaughtering More Humane
Critter News
DECEMBER 9, 2008
In the West, it is required by law to stun the animals with a shot to the head before the slaughter, supposedly to render the animal unconscious and to prevent it from reviving before it is killed so as not to slow down the movement of the processing line. Tags: islam Slaughterhouse Germany cows.
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100 On Foundation Beyond Belief
Animal Person
JANUARY 2, 2010
I think I'll join today, as I'm not sure I can make a fair judgment on the process and the structure (and the success, whatever that means) from the outside. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Religion. It's officially Day 2 for Foundation Beyond Belief (FBB), and I'm watching carefully. Just a thought.
All-Purpose Salad-ish Dressing
Animal Person
DECEMBER 10, 2009
In my efforts to veganize my friends and family, I've found several things almost everyone wants and that kick start their process. Tags: Food and Drink. One is vegan dessert. But when I look at my Facebook " Scrumptious Vegan Fare " album, it looks like all I eat is dessert. And pizza with Daiya vegan cheese. Delectable!
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On Mainstreaming Veganism
Animal Person
MAY 16, 2009
Both are heavy on mockery, but when you look at the process of the acceptance of an idea, that period of mockery is a sign that things are moving along. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. It was there that I learned about The Goodes a couple of weeks ago. And it was there that I learned about " Dating a Vegan " at Koldcast TV.
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100 Meditation on the Cheap
Animal Person
MAY 13, 2009
And with everything our brains are processing and attempting to cope with, we need all the help we can get. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics. Meditation isn't instant enlightenment or equanimity. It is, however, a tool that has demonstrated, positive effects on the human brain.
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1001 Journals-Rescue Dogs
Animal Person
JULY 25, 2009
Here's the process: 1 - Register with 1001journals.com. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Greyhound Matters Language. Don't worry if your first response is "but I'm not an artist" (I know some of you may be thinking that) - you can contribute a poem, some collage, stickers, journal entries, a drawing.". Here's what I did: What is 5 + 5?
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Earth Day Giveaway!
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 22, 2009
Tags: giveaways. Only soy-based inks used for all package printing - Soy-based inks require substantially less energy to produce in comparison to standard petroleum-based inks, and also help reduce air pollution. For extra entries (please come back and leave a comment for each extra you do): Add our blog to your RSS reader.
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100 Guest Post: Cancer in Cats
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
Aid in the healing process. Tags: guest post. As described on the product site, “ES clear is a unique combination of specially-selected herbal extracts, designed and formulated by a leading naturopathic vet.”. ES Clear has been specifically designed to: - Restore energy levels. - Reduce pain and discomfort.
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Tales from the Trenches: "We Have Conquered Nature"
Critter News
JUNE 19, 2009
That is the greatest natural process of all. Tags: Stupid tales from the trenches. The wildness and danger are still there. Why do I believe we have NOT conquered nature? Here are a few reasons. We are not immortal. We can still die. Earthquakes can still kill hundreds of thousands. Hurricanes can still decimate cities.
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100 Everything in Moderation?
Animal Person
OCTOBER 24, 2009
But it might kill someone else, as in the case of hot dogs, considering no creature gets out of the hot-dog making process alive. Tags: Ethics Language. In fairness, I think that what the linguistically lazy are really trying to say is that a little bit of a bad thing isn't going to kill you. Some days you just can't win.
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100 On Atheism and Veganism, Part Deux
Animal Person
JANUARY 11, 2010
Again, I was making a personal observation about the evolution of my own thought process and asking if anyone else saw things similarly. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Language Religion. Yet, for instance, the twittosphere was full of childish comments and ridicule in that direction.
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100 Vet-Stem
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
This way, should they need to receive another injection, the vet won’t have to go through the process of removing the fat once again. Tags: news. Some pets with severe pain or arthritis require more than one injection and now, Vet-Stem has the capability to store a pets stem cells.
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On "Evil"
Animal Person
JULY 17, 2009
Do you use the idea of "evil" in your thinking and processing of animal rights and veganism? Tags: Ethics Language. Are people who work in slaughterhouses and who vivisect their fellow sentient beings evil? Does evil imply you know better and you choose X anyway? Is evil an excuse we make for people?
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