New York City is one of the greatest cities for vegan dining, so why not plan your next vacation here? In between sightseeing, you can experience some of the best vegan food on the planet!
For an extra-special meal, I’d recommend heading to the world-renowned Candle 79 on the Upper East …
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On Florida’s northeast coast near the Georgia line, Jacksonville is best known for business. But the metropolis holds rewards aplenty for cross-species vacationers.
Usually, when I’m surrounded by many handsome mixed breeds, it’s at an adoption fair. But I recently enjoyed a good deal of time among canines, with smiling humans in tow, …
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I was watching a TV program today that featured animal control officers who are responsible for rescuing injured animals from city streets. Unquestionably, these individuals are dedicated. But at one point they referred to the animal whom they had just rescued in an oddly discordant way.
“We’re taking it back to the shelter ….” It? The living, breathing …
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Have you ever thought about the words “animal shelter” and how they apply to the thousands of diverse organizations that house dogs and cats? My old dictionary (you might remember those books that people consulted before Wikipedia and the Internet came along) defines “shelter” as “a place of refuge or safety.” Some 30 …
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Because South Carolina was the birthplace of the Confederacy, Columbia’s museums are rife with war artifacts, but luckily that is not all they contain. During my visit, I was drawn to the natural science exhibits at the South Carolina State Museum and University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum. Conveying concern for individual …
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