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Instead of purchasing a bred dog or adopting a shelter dog, cloning has recently emerged as an expensive alternative for companion animal replacement, at least for people with a hundred thousand dollars or so to spare.  Distinct from the implications of therapeutic cloning, reproductive cloning provides a new choice, one that raises peculiar moral questions. […]

If you’ve spent any time online or looking at community bulletin boards, you’ve probably come across a posting for free companion animals.  “Free to a good home” sounds pleasant enough, but these kittens, puppies, and other animals often end up in environments that provide anything but “a good home.”  The risks are also high for mice, rats, […]

Umberto’s sleek style aside, he had a rough start.  Like a lot of cats, before parading around a webcomic, he found himself among the strays.  Though the personalities you’ll discover in shelter animals are wonderful and varied, estimates indicate that their odds aren’t great: According to ASPCA figures, approximately Dogs: 35% adopted, 31% euthanized Cats: 37% adopted, […]

“After ten years of looking into thousands of pig eyes, I’ve come to understand they are never vacant.  There’s always somebody looking back at me.” ~Bob Comis Bob Comis found success in his decade of humane pig farming.  While the work made a comfortable financial living, Comis’ direct experience led him to question the livelihood.  […]

If you’re visiting friends and family this year perhaps you are taking a furry friend along with you.  Holiday visits can be great but are often busy and demanding.  Remember, common sense and simple courtesies can reduce stress for everyone, critters included.  Indoor Bring your own supplies (portable dishes for food and water, blankets, and towels, comfort […]