The Insanity of Taxidermy
Last weekend I had the opportunity to meet my high school friends for a girls’ spa-weekend at the Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri. We had an absolute blast, but for me it was a bit tainted by the insane amount
Last weekend I had the opportunity to meet my high school friends for a girls’ spa-weekend at the Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri. We had an absolute blast, but for me it was a bit tainted by the insane amount
The phrases ‘animal rights’ and ‘animal welfare’ are often used interchangeably, but in my opinion, there is actually a significant difference between the two. It boils down to the difference between “bigger cages” and “empty cages.” Those who believe in animal
I live in Saint Louis, Missouri, which is an old city with old traditions. One of those traditions is riding in horse-driven carriages. Visitors from all over come to visit the Arch monument, and while here, often grab a carriage ride
I recently had the interesting experience of attending an animal welfare conference hosted by the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations. One session that caught my attention was about proactive versus reactive activism. This is an excellent topic and not
Rodeos are one of those things I am amazed still exist. They seem so barbaric, like legalized dog fighting. We look back in astonishment that people stood around watching gladiators and slaves fight, yet we still pay to watch innocent
There is a lot of buzz in the animal community about a new book by Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, called Humane Economy. I often like to talk about easy ways to give
In addition to volunteering, another cause very close to my heart is spaying and neutering. I actually started a charity in 2009 called FiXiT Foundation. Spaying or neutering your cats or dogs is such an EASY way to give back.
As a vegan, I get this question a lot. It is extremely comical, but I welcome it, because it is a chance to tell others about all the amazing foods available to us. People don’t realize how easy it is
Last week animal lovers around the globe celebrated a special victory. Sea World just announced that they will no longer be breeding Orcas in captivity, and will be phasing out orca performances. This victory has taken countless hours by millions of activists,
I just returned from a week in Milan. It was my first time in Italy – what a beautiful country! I was there for a conference so I didn’t have time to volunteer, but I always like checking out what