Yes, the fight for animal rights is serious stuff. But a little humor along the way can help relieve the stress. So let’s have a little giggle before heading back out to the front lines. Please share your favorite animal joke. I’ll get the ball rolling with …
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One-pot meals are by far my favorite recipes to cook for dinner. Not only are they easy to prepare, you also have only one pot to clean up in the end. Soups and stews are one in the same for me, because I love a really thick soup. Often, even when …
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Recently, I’ve been thinking about how entrenched the use and abuse of animals really is. From grocery stores to clothing to the very words we speak, evidence of bias against animals is everywhere.
Speciesism is the belief that humans are superior to other animals, used as a justification for any kind of discrimination against nonhuman …
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“You’re a vet, and you’ve never lived with a cat?” Until I graduated veterinary school, I had to plead, “Yes,” whenever this question crossed my path (although I didn’t think it was a very big deal). I grew up with numerous wonderful dogs, whose love …
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Depending on your climate (and yard space), you may not be able to create an outdoor garden. The good news is that many plants can live either inside or outside. When you move your garden indoors, it is even more critical to make sure that all your plants are animal-friendly …
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