Sharks kill fewer than ten humans per year. Meanwhile, humans kill over 100 MILLION sharks per year. We’re wiping out the top predators in our ocean which impacts everything else living in the sea. The consequences of continuing this practice will be disastrous. As Sea Shepherd Conservation Society captain Paul Watson says, “If the ocean…
Call us crazy, but we don’t want someone shaving our hair off without our permission because it would make them a nice coat or a pair of socks. But when it comes sheep, it’s not unreasonable to think that these fluffy-haired creatures could probably use a haircut every now and again. And why not put…
The air conditioning of the small office was a welcome respite from the suffocating humidity the July day I visited the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys. Arriving a few minutes after the hourly tour started, I took a seat at the back of the room as Meghan, our tour guide, explained that 80 percent…
Driving through the Eastern Shore of Maryland one sunny morning this summer, I passed truck after truck packed full of chickens bound for slaughter. It broke my heart seeing hundreds of chickens crammed into cages, frightened and terrified on the way to the end of their lives. While I’d been well aware of the abuse these…
Summer is nearly here, and along with it comes lots of time for activities and fun! Outings this season provide a great opportunity to connect with the animals that inspire our compassionate lifestyle. Try one or more of these ideas for creating compassionate and enriching animal experiences this summer. Visit An Animal Sanctuary There are…
On a recent visit to my parents’ house in Virginia, I went with my dad to feed his chickens. They started keeping a few of the birds over a decade ago after I brought them five poults—not quite chicks and not yet grown chickens—who had been rescued from a factory farm. Although awkward juveniles when…
Halloween is a perfect opportunity to spread awareness about some of the spookiest things happening to animals behind closed doors. We’ve come up with eight animal rights Halloween costumes which are sure to spark wide-eyed conversations. Take a peek! 1. De-Clawed Kitty 2. Rabbit With A Lucky Human’s Foot Keychain 3. Chained Backyard Dog 4. Mulesed Lamb (Just…