Aug 10
Germany dioxin food scandal has been widened Friday, as more than 4,700 farms were closed or shut down by regional authorities after testing showed that the animal feed was contaminated by a chemical that is directly linked to causing cancer. All the while fears were growing that the contamination could have entered the food supply …
Jul 26
Dolphin killing in Denmark is a ritual requirement for teen passage to manhood, at least in the Faroe Islands. The whole town comes down to the shores, including children whom are kept out of school for the event so they can watch the ritual slaughter of the Calderon Dolphins. They all gather at the bloody …
Jun 02
AP – As the BP Oil Spill Facts are still being determined, local animal rehab centers are still hard at work following the worst oil spill in US history. A baby sea turtle escaped certain death from the jaws of a shark, only to wind up getting stuck amidst the sea of oil spilled from …
May 03
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1980. Its intent was and is to defend the rights of animals in the United States and abroad. In fact, this Virginia-based organization has affiliates as far away as India and Germany. This group of people do not …
Mar 15
Most pet owners want happy pets and healthy pets. While accidents and illness can happen even with the best care, there are some things you can do to give your pet the best chance at a happy, healthy life. Here are some tips to give your loved ones a better chance at success. 1. Finances …
Mar 05
Puppy mills, puppy mill facts why you shouldn’t buy from pet shop, as most of us, especially those with children, know that pet stores can be such fun to visit. The animals are so cute behind the glass windows, especially the dogs. They roll around, look cute, and often charm pet store customers into buying …
Feb 20
Below is a chart for the List of Drinking Water Contaminants & Their Maximum Contaminant Level for Micro-Organisms Notes: 1 Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety and are non-enforceable public …
Dec 21
Puppy Mills are primarily a large scale commercial operation where dozens of dogs are caged in small enclosures for their entire lives, and repeatedly forced to give birth to litter after litter until they’re no longer fertile, at which point they’re usually terminated. Puppy mills are unethical, inhumane, and unsafe and produce puppies with serious …
Aug 25
As we examine How to be Ethical and Green when shopping, are you concerned with remaining true to your ethical convictions when shopping? Some people are concerned about animal testing and other processes used in the development and manufacturing of consumer products. These are practices that some view as unethical, and it can be helpful …
Sep 12
Animal rights and animal welfare teach kids animal rights and welfare, and as most of us have seen, most children are naturally sensitive to animals. After all, in many animated movies, cartoon series, and books, animal characters are personified to appeal to children. Therefore, teaching kids about the rights and welfare of animals means you …