Arianna Pittman

For those who are working to reduce or eliminate their meat intake, fish and other seafood often become their main source of protein, usually under the belief that eating fish doesn’t cause the same environmental […]

The fight against commercial breeding facilities, also known as puppy and kitten mills, has always been an uphill battle. It’s an industry where keeping animals confined to a cage for their entire lives is co […]

It’s inspiring when children want to get involved in efforts to help save animals. Maybe they want to help the 6.5 million animals that enter U.S. shelters every year by promoting adoption. Or perhaps educate p […]

There’s nothing like a trip to the lake. It’s a favorite pastime for many that’s filled with happy memories of lounging on the beach, going for a swim with your friends, or paddling a canoe along the shore […]

According to NASA, 2016 was the hottest year on record around the globe, and while climate change has been a concern of environmentalists and scientists for decades, lately it’s been getting more attention than e […]

There’s nothing like spending time outside after being cooped up indoors all winter. The spring and summer months are usually filled with fun day trips to the park, hiking, time at the lake, or a camping exc […]

The world’s species are going extinct at a rate 1,000 times faster than they should be — and humans are largely to blame. To preserve certain species, some zoos and wildlife reserves have entered into captive bree […]

It’s a well-known fact that we have a water pollution problem. Pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste from the agriculture industry are contaminating our lakes, waterways, and oceans. We’re also dumping over 1 […]

You can buy practically everything online these days. It’s easy, convenient, and spares us from dealing with busy parking lots and crowded stores. And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with taking adv […]

Congratulations, you’ve just adopted a new pet! But now what? Whether you’re a seasoned pet parent or adopting for the first time, there’s certainly a lot to think about. In addition to making sure you’ve stocked […]

Fossil fuels are known to have a negative impact on our environment, yet the demand for them continues to increase. So much in fact, that there are more than 2.5 million miles of crude oil and natural gas […]

Each species, no matter how small, plays an important role in the survival of our planet’s ecosystems. And each time a species disappears due to extinction, or we see their populations rapidly decline, it i […]

You walk into a pet store and are instantly drawn to the rows of cute, wiggly puppies peering out from their enclosures. The pet store employee encourages you to take a puppy into one of their play rooms, […]

Many animal lovers dream about leaving behind their day-to-day life for something that allows them to fully pursue their passion of helping animals. Not all of us are able to make it happen on quite the scale […]

Anyone who has ever loved a pet understands the deep connection that’s formed by their companionship. The gentle wag of a tail, a “welcome home” purr, or cuddles on the couch are just some of the many ways anima […]

When we come across an animal that appears to be injured or abandoned, our animal-loving hearts make us want to jump in and help. But sometimes, even when we have the best of intentions, our actions end up […]

There’s something special about senior pets. Maybe it’s their graying faces and wise, soulful eyes that have a story to tell — or the random moments of playfulness where they act like a puppy or kitten again […]