Stories of animal abuse and meat recalls abound in the news, a quick search of YouTube will result in ghastly videos of animals being tortured and undercover investigations turn up hideous acts of violence that some would like to decry as propaganda...]]> There are only a few programs left that use live animals for their Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) courses and Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts is one of them. Baystate Medical Center is currently using pigs for its trauma sessions, whi...]]> Unfortunately, there are some situations where pet owners can no longer continue to care for their animals. While owners may try their best to give their pets a second chance at having a forever home, they may be unwittingly putting them in situatio...]]> Animals undeniably touch the lives of people around the world. Billions of animals are used for sports, entertainment, therapy, protection, food, clothing and to some they mean a livelihood. To others they are merely possessions, and to the rest of ...]]> Unfortunately, some pet owners who are looking for a little peace and quiet may choose to have their pets devocalized, or debarked, to get it. If you missed this last time around, you can read the full post here. Devocalizing involves a not so mino...]]> Until he extends his circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. ~ Albert Schweitzer It’s almost time to celebrate World GO VEGAN Week with In Defense of Animals (IDA). This October 25th through the 31st mark IDA’s ...]]> In 2007, a group of American Indians, foresters, biologists, environmentalists, university professors and federal and state employees gathered in a conference room at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ES...]]> Late last week the Sea Sheherd Conservation Society’s Captain Paul Watson and first officer Peter Hammarstedt’s visa applications hit a bureaucratic red tape goldmine in Australia. Previously, Watson was allowed to travel freely into Au...]]> If there’s anyone out there who isn’t sick of hearing about Michael Vick, they’ll be excited to hear he’s going to be starring in his very own eight-part documentary series on BET, worth about $600,000. "I just want people t...]]> Renowned for their speed and sleek looks, greyhounds have fallen prey to the widely unregulated racing industry. Fortunately, it appears to be a dying business thanks to increased public awareness about the inherent cruelty of the sport. Every year...]]>