There’s a lot of investment advice out there for folks looking for a return that will improve their lives. When we donate to a charity, we’re making an investment in their ability to meet a mission we support as reflected in current and future programs. Do you think about your …
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Actually, all orcas are very close to their mothers. Unless they are kidnapped—as poor Tilikum was at the young age of 2 or 3 years—orcas spend their entire lives with their mothers. Males leave their pod (their family group) long enough to breed, then rejoin their kin. …
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Did you know that February 23 is Spay Day? Every year around this time, we take the time to reflect on why it is important to make sure that your animal companions are spayed or neutered.
When I moved to Norfolk to work in PETA’s headquarters, I was …
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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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As people break into “Auld Lang Syne,” kiss, blow noisemakers, and raise a toast to the New Year, the noise of fireworks will be causing untold numbers of terrified dogs to flee from their backyards and even their homes. I’d like to raise a toast to …
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