Unfortunately, violence-be it child abuse or neglect, spousal abuse, elder abuse, abuse of the mentally disabled, hate crimes, school bullying, or vandalism-is becoming an ever-increasing part of every society. Cruelty to animals may not be talked about as much as other forms of violence, but it is nevertheless …

I am sure that I am not the only one who receives phone calls and mailings from charities requesting donations, and I am sure that I am not alone in feeling uneasy about the economy and the future. While many of us cannot afford to give more right now, we …

Every one of the 250 children raised their hands to Principal Wanda Heidelburg’s question: “Who here likes animals?” In the front-row bench of the cafeteria, kindergarteners dangled their feet at least 4 to 6 inches above the floor. An expectant murmur hummed through the cavernous space as Ms. Heidelburg …

Although they are equipped with fur coats, dogs and other animals can still suffer from frostbite, exposure, and dehydration when water sources freeze. Cold temperatures mean extra hardship for “backyard” dogs, who often go without adequate food, water, shelter, or medical care. When the temperatures nosedive and you start …

There was a time when I was oh-so naïve, and PETA wasn’t exactly my best friend.

It was 1980 or so. I started to seek out nonprofit organizations that were working on animal issues and stumbled upon People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. This is …