I had a couple of thoughts last night, dangerous I know. They stem from a key question:
“Why are so many people convinced that pet ‘adoption’ differs from pet purchase?”
The question struck me after reading the following comment on Twitter and the HSUS response. (click here) The original comment was, “So discraceful.(sic) I would never buy a pet-Adoption [...]
Welcome to my bi-weekly philosophical self-examination.
Although it might surprise you to hear, I struggle with my own ideas on animal care legislation. I struggle especially when it comes to the matters of companion animal legislation. It wounds me to the core to find myself unable to stand shoulder to shoulder with many good people. Warm-hearted, [...]
The first round of the Leona Helmsley Trust grants have been announced. In a wonderful surprise, 90% of the Canine Grants go to organizations that primarily celebrate the Human-Animal bond. The remaining 10% goes directly to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Given the fine assistance of the ASPCA with [...]
The debate over animal research has been raging in the news again lately, raising a number of questions by the average person over why animal research is still necessary, especially since computer modeling is available or cell research. Besides, animals are so different from us, its not like the results can even be that applicable, right?
There’s [...]
Mr. Winograd,
Thank you for your courageous and forthright letter regarding the historical and latest euthanasia numbers from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) I recently ran a series of polls on the both the euthanasia percentages and reasons for euthanasia that were considered acceptable. According to the results I received:
59% considered severe illness/injury or [...]
