I wonder how many other PETA Primers share their homes with cats who are water crazy? If you do, you know exactly what I mean by "water crazy."
Some water-crazy cats park themselves at one particular sink and stay there for hours, crying for someone, anyone, to come and turn on the …
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We long ago solved the Thanksgiving (and holiday) turkey-dinner "problem." Our Ma's recipe for a vegan holiday roast and two different gravies is below. It's become a true tradition in our family. As you can see, the roast is really a high-protein "dressing," and just a warning–this recipe makes …
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Mornings are my favorite part of the day. My big old dog Zoey wakes me up like clockwork at 5 a.m. each morning with kisses to tell me it's time for her to go out. The three young kitties sit patiently by the bed, waiting to follow me in line—like I am the Pied Piper—upstairs to the cat room/office …
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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 can educate ourselves to give smarter. I have three main …
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I love to garden, and my kitties love to party, so growing catnip is a natural fit! I haven't been successful growing catnip indoors in pots because my cats can't keep their paws off it. As soon as the first plant emerges, they dump the pots over and start rolling around in the dirt. We …
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I know it's not proper to start a meal with sweets, but yummy desserts are always a big hit at vegan potlucks. For years, the two desserts that have consistently been the favorites at our vegan potlucks are Rice Krispies treats and fruit kebabs. Both …
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There is a bald eagle who hangs out in a tree outside my window. I can tell when the eagle is around because my cat, Lucy, makes unique "the eagle has landed" growling sounds from her hiding spot under the couch.
The bald eagle is beautiful and majestic, but I cannot stand to watch him hunt the ducks who I have grown so fond of everyday. These …
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