I found the tiny black piglet during my first summer home from college. We formed an instant bond—one that I feared would be broken when we separated for my return to school in the fall. At semester's end, I anxiously pulled in the driveway of the farm where I'd boarded him for the winter. As I stood on the lawn, …
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The following article comes to us from Pangea Organic's founder and CEO, Joshua Onysko. Pangea Organics recently made headlines for its compassionate decision to stop all sales in China as a result of that country's continued requirement that companies test cosmetics products on animals, and we're grateful to be able to share Onysko's insights on happiness …
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A recent study by scientists at Queen Mary, University of London has found that cockroaches are social beings who "talk" to one another about food and prefer to dine in groups. When presented with two identical slices of bread, the roaches repeatedly gathered around the same …
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For many of us, it's starting to heat up outside, and we're starting to come across well-intentioned people who leave their canine companions in the car while they pop into the market-thinking that all will be OK for that short amount of time as long as the windows are cracked.
Tragically, dogs can suffer …
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Your friend has finally gotten it! Fred has finally decided to give up meat and/or animal products. Great! You are brimming with excitement, and you can't wait to introduce him to the joys of tempeh, seitan, and tofu. However, he is struggling with a continuous hankering for bacon or artery-clogging cheese. You don't want to come on too strong and …
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What better way to start the holidays than with a simple and delicious recipe from our sister site, PETA Living. You can show your friends how familiar and yummy vegan comfort food can be with this very tasty recipe for mashed potatoes with a flavorful brown …
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This past weekend, I spent all Saturday sifting through drawers, closets, and my basement to clear out everything I wasn't planning to use again. With the visit of summer guests fast approaching, what better time than now to start cleaning out my house? I generated two hefty bags of trash and recycling. I …
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