[ad_1] Update 9/4/24: In Chicago, Animal Equality protested outside an Aldi store. Advocates displayed a life-size cage that is typically used to confine pregnant pigs throughout their pregnancies. This cage highlighted the suffering of pregnant pigs in Aldi’s U.S. supply chain. Update 8/29/24: In the Bronx, New York City, advocates protested at the grand opening […]
An Interview with Lucy Hoile
[ad_1] Lucy Hoile on celebrating cats, seeing them as part of the family, and the role of to-do lists in the writing process. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. In the book your cat wishes you would […]
Calling all Marylanders – how did your lawmakers score on animal protection this year?
[ad_1] The 2024 Maryland Humane Scorecard is now available online. This year, lawmakers passed a notable victory that will prohibit travelling acts from using bears, big cats, elephants, and non-human primates in the state. We at HSLF celebrate this victory, but we also recognize that overall, we saw a lack of progress on animal issues […]
Virginia is for animal lovers – see how your state legislator measured up on animal protection
[ad_1] The 2024 Virginia Humane Scorecard is now available online and clearly demonstrates that Virginia is for animal lovers. State lawmakers passed eight pieces of anti-cruelty legislation, all of which were signed into law by the Governor. Thanks to the actions of advocates and legislators, the use of bullhooks on elephants is prohibited, pet stores […]
Standing Rock and the State of Our Movement
[ad_1] By Steve Hindi December 30, 2016 In early December, SHARK investigator Mike Kobliska and I joined water protectors at the Standing Rock Native American Reservation in North Dakota for what was anticipated to be the imminent showdown between the protectors and police working for corporate interests connected to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Media reports had […]
Town and Haircut | My Shetland
[ad_1] I dropped Ted off at his dog groomers first thing this morning, only to discover I was an hour early for his 3 monthly appointment. Of course I felt guilty for him but as the dog groomer mentioned, he does whine a lot, so I wanted rid quickly. Then I drove to town to […]
You’re Invited to the Launch of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog
[ad_1] A special invitation to my book launch for those of you in or near the lower mainland and Fraser Valley, and where to pre-order Bark! ahead of its publication. By Zazie Todd, PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. You […]
Trump is Bad for Animals
[ad_1] Recently a few self-described SHARK supporters have indicated they are withholding donations because we spoke out against Donald Trump. Allow us to respond as clearly as possible. SHARK is not a political organization. We work to end animal cruelty. If politicians are involved in animal cruelty, such as when US Senator Jim Inhofe held […]
Unleashing Creativity: Fun and educational AnimalSmart presentations for back-to-school
[ad_1] It’s back-to-school time, which means the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society will be visiting classrooms across the province with its AnimalSmart humane education program! Our program is about educating, engaging, and empowering the next generation to champion humane treatment and well-being for animals. This fall, we’re excited to unveil our new theme: Animals in […]
The Ontario SPCA seeks AnimalSmart volunteers to bring humane ed to classrooms
[ad_1] IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Sept. 3, 2024) – As the kids head back to school, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is recruiting volunteers to join its team of AnimalSmart volunteers to deliver humane education to classrooms across the province. The Ontario SPCA offers free AnimalSmart presentations for Grades 1-8 in its animal centre communities, with […]