The following is an outside perspective on the realities of dairy farming in response to the recent PETA ‘undercover’ video on one of the Land ‘o Lakes supplying dairies. Cathy Mills of Catren’s Shar-pei is the original author and retains all rights on this commentary. Re-printed with permission
She outlines the challenges much better than I [...]
I’ll keep it short and sweet today.
The online game of Hide & Seek continues regarding the video of the WSB-TV investigation into HSUS fundraising practises. The video appeared online for viewing last evening briefly, only to be removed again within hours. It will be interesting to see whether attempts to suppress this video from viewing [...]
If you read this site regularly, you know that I normally write from the head about facts, consequences and ask alot of questions. There are exceptions though when I write more from the heart. Usually these are inspired by a recent event, like the inter-state dog fight raids this week, in combination with viewing or [...]
Over the duration of the Profiles series, I hope to bring to you perspectives from a full spectrum of individuals involved in animal issues: pet to show, rescue to USDA breeder, hunter to farmer, animal owner to non-owner, traditional pet to exotic. Although you may not always agree with the individual perspectives, I hope that [...]
I’ll keep it short and sweet today.
The online game of Hide & Seek continues regarding the video of the WSB-TV investigation into HSUS fundraising practises. The video appeared online for viewing last evening briefly, only to be removed again within hours. It will be interesting to see whether attempts to suppress this video from viewing [...]
Is anyone else as confused as I am?
In communities across the US, increasing restrictions are being laid on pet shops. In some communities, they are being made illegal to operate. This is happening on the grounds that they are selling pets of indeterminate quality, often from commercial or even illegal kennels with no health testing [...]
In watching the H1N1 influenza coverage and in reading a beautifully written letter by Lori Redmon, President and CEO of the Kentucky Humane Society, I’ve been thinking about the statistics that are thrown at us to sway our opinions on topics everyday. I was immediately struck by the damage that bad statistics can wreck on [...]
In light of some significant misinformation being spread about the source of the current swine flu outbreak, I thought I’d put together some basic information on virus development for the everyday person.
The keeping of groups of animals in close proximity does not create a breeding ground for viruses that affect humans. Keeping groups of animals in close [...]
The Pet Parent movement is everywhere these days with people talking about pets as ‘furkids’ and themselves as pet parents. As the owner of a young dog and two senior cats, I completely understand referring to a pet as ‘Baby’ as term of endearment. I also understand the wish to express how a pet is [...]
In “Humane Nation”, Wayne Pacelle’s HSUS blog the attack was launched against the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) and Research Director David Martosko. The independence of CCF is brought under attack as are its motivations and ethics. I’ve said it before, and will say it again. Methinks Mr. Pacelle doth protest too much.
When I started [...]
With the addition of Daniel Andreas San Diego to the FBI “Most Wanted Terrorists” list, the Federal Bureau of Investigations finally sent a strong, clear message to Animal Rights Extremists across the United States. Wanted for the 2003 bombings of the biotechnology firms, Chiron & Shaklee, Mr. San Diego has been on the run for [...]
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 [...]
A recent article titled “Politics of Fear” by Gretchen Bernardi explored a perceived similarity between McCarthyism/Witch Hunt mob mentality and reaction against Animal Rights Activism groups such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Humane Society of the United State (HSUS). Although Ms. Bernardi writes at length on the topic, she [...]
Congratulations to the daughters of the Obama family on their beautiful new Portuguese Water Dog pup, Bo. He is a gorgeous dog and by all reports a healthy and well-mannered pup as well. They are lucky to have found him, as he is lucky to have found them. Given the highly active atmosphere of the White [...]
