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Estimates indicate that more than 25 million animals die in research facilities every year, but this does not include the rats and mice bred for this purpose. Though rats and mice account for the vast majority of all animals used in experiments (85-90%), they are not counted in the USDA annual statistics, and they are […]

In honor of National Justice for Animals Week, February 26 – March 4, 2017 and the recent loss of legendary animal rights philosopher Tom Regan, here are six things you can do to help support animal justice: On February 3rd, 2017, the USDA shut down the animal welfare database, which made animal welfare statistics available […]

If you live someplace that turns icy and cold, you may already be counting down the days to spring. Winter is tough on animals, too. Here are five winter tips to keep furry friends safe and wildlife healthy. When temperatures dip, basic needs for shelter, food, and water are top priority for all animals.   […]

If you live someplace where the winter temperatures dip, you may already be busy collecting blankets, hats, and coats to donate human shelters. There are many ways you can help animals survive brutal cold temperatures, too.  For all animals, clean up spilled antifreeze (it’s toxic). For humans (especially the elderly), the risks associated with a fall are serious, […]

We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness. ~Thich Nhat Hanh Cats.  Dogs. Companion animals. Farm Animals. Wildlife. Nature. Humans. Animals.  Adults. Children. Citizens. Foreigners. Who is ‘the other’? Where does compassion stop? Must it? A mechanistic worldview divides the world into rigid categories, ignoring commonalities and interconnectivity. When it’s time for fables […]