Most of us have heard the terrible stories about the fate of animals on factory farms and victims of hoarding. But, did you know that many of them are rescued and taken to farm sanctuaries, where they are rehabilitated and given the ability to live out their lives with love, care & freedom? Catskill Animal […]
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Book Review: Animal Camp
As an animal rights activist, I tend to read books on the subject of animals and then promptly get depressed at the state of things. That’s not the case when I read a book by Kathy Stevens, founder and director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Kathy’s books are uplifting and life affirming, and her message of […]
Book Review: Beg
Rory Freedman brought veganism to the mainstream and influenced thousands of readers with her best selling book Skinny Bitch, and the follow-ups Skinny Bastard and Skinny Bun in the Oven. She’s hoping to once again influence people and change minds with her new tome Beg: A Radical New Way of Regarding Animals. Where the “Skinny” […]
These Ducks and Geese Think Down Is a Downer
We would have the same reaction if someone said that he or she was going to yank out all our hair: “What the pluck?!” So would ducks and geese. Here are just a few of them who want you to put down the down so that no one gets hurt: This family of geese will […]
Top 5 Reasons to Go Clubbing WITH Seals
When you hear the phrase “clubbing baby seals,” don’t think of bloodthirsty Canadian hunters. Think of limpid-eyed mammals with gelled hair and a penchant for techno. If you prefer your baby seals alive and kickin’ it Gangnam style, read on as PETA presents the top five reasons why it’s better to go clubbing with seals […]