Mark Twain, Devoted Animal Advocate
American novelist, journalist, humorist, and travel writer, Mark Twain, loved animals from the time he was a child and became a strong advocate for animals and animal welfare, both in his writing and personal...
Humane Decisions Website
Jeremy Bentham, the Question is Can They Suffer?
“Other animals, which, on account of their interests having been neglected by the insensibility of the ancient jurists, stand degraded into the class of things. … The day has been, I grieve it to...
The Ultimate Betrayal – Is There Happy Meat? By Hope Bohanec
The Ultimate Betrayal – Is There Happy Meat? By Hope Bohanec with Cogen Bohanec People are asking important questions about the food they eat today, and are increasingly concerned about food from animals. In...
George Bernard Shaw Poem, “We Are The Living Graves of Murdered Beasts”
George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1856, and went on to become one of the world’s greatest playwrights. He produced over 60 plays mainly addressing the pressing social issues of the...
Understanding Organic Labels
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) has produced an informative guide defining organic standards, what organic means, reasons to buy organic, benefits of organic certification, and examples of non-organic labeling. This guide explains the differences...
Friedrich Nietzsche said “Have Pity for Animals”
In his book, The Deeper Minds of all Ages, Friedrich Nietzsche wrote: “The deeper minds of all ages have had pity for animals, because they suffer from life and have not the power to...
BLM Reverses Idaho Wolf Predator Derby Permit
After initially giving approval for a wolf hunting competition on Idaho federally-owned public land near Salmon, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has reversed its decision. The reversal came after defendant lawsuits were...
Federal Ban Sought for Animal Testing on Cosmetics
November 15, 2014 Hoping to build off of recent bans in Europe and India, opponents of animal testing for cosmetics plan to make a big push for a similar prohibition in the United States....
Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Animal Rights Advocate
Dr. Albert Schweitzer, born January 14, 1875, was a physician, theologian and renown philosopher and pioneer in the world of animal protection. He was an early advocate for the ethical treatment of animals and a strong protagonist in the evolution...
Landmark Decision in 2nd Largest Dog Fighting Case
November 12, 2014 History was made in the U.S. with some of the strongest sentences ever issued for a federal dog fighting case. The case of the second largest dog fighting raid in U.S....
