How dogs highlight our hypocrisy

How dogs highlight our hypocrisy

While we increasingly pamper our dogs, we blithely accept the torture of pigs. Pigs are mostly invisible to us before they end up as sausages on a plate, so we typically ignore their suffering. Over the past couple of decades, dogs have evolved into humans. Well, at...
Why should we be worried about deforestation?

Why should we be worried about deforestation?

The pace of deforestation has exploded in recent years. Here’s how it negatively impacts the planet, animals and humanity. Deforestation is the process of clearing forests and using the land for other purposes. Although it’s been a part of human society for...
How animal agriculture shapes US politics

How animal agriculture shapes US politics

The animal agriculture industry shapes politics in America to a much greater extent than many people realize, and has a huge role in determining what foods end up on our plates. In the U.S., food production is governed and restrained by a series of laws, regulations...
How fireworks harm pets and wildlife

How fireworks harm pets and wildlife

Fireworks often bring fear and harm to pets and wildlife. It’s time to think beyond tradition and find more responsible and compassionate ways to celebrate. For 15 straight years, our old dog Clark spent the Fourth of July in our walk-in shower. He seemed to believe a...