Mercy for Animals is a group at the forefront of for animal rights activism, embracing media to educate consumers about the industry they are supporting when purchasing meat from factory…
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As described in their mission statement, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization aiming to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife…
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Think of the big-name organizations in the animal protection movement — HSUS, ASPCA, Farm Sanctuary, RedRover — and you’ll find Caryn Ginsberg’s fingerprints all over their strategies and campaigns. Caryn…
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In the debate about veg vs. omnivorous diets, cats and dogs are generally considered companion animals who won’t be eaten by anyone. However, in parts of Asia there are many…
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Do you suppose that, as a general matter, people ought not to kill each other? If you are like most sane adults, then you do suppose that people ought not…
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On Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, the Animals Asia Foundation rescued 14 Asiatic Moon Bears from a bear bile farm in southern Vietnam. One Green Planet contributor Maya Gottfried wrote about…
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If you haven’t seen the Oscar-winning 2009 documentary, The Cove by now, you should. Animal Planet recently premiered a new mini-series called “Blood Dolphins”, which follows Ric O’Barry’s efforts to protect dolphins around the world. This new mini-series, (much like the original documentary) is leading to worldwide pressure, outrage and protests around the killing of dolphins

Charlie Horse died on Sunday, October 23rd on the mean streets of New York. He was a NYC carriage horse on his way to work in the park. He lay there on the street, unidentified at the time – his mouth open, hooves tied together and mane flared.