Archive for December, 2008

Animal Rights or Animal Welfare

May people ask the question, “What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare?” Here’s a great explanation.
Many people confuse the term “animal welfare” with “animal rights” and these terms are often used interchangeably in the media. Animal rights is a political movement opposed to all uses of animals and to free animals from [...]

What dog would you pick?

Written by Michael Vass
Ok, here is a question. I am planning on getting a dog. But I’m not sure which type of dog would be best for me. So since I know many of my readers have pets, and you are an intelligent group of people, who better to ask for an opinion from.
A couple [...]

CNN Investigates Global Animal Abuses on Planet in Peril

On Thursday (12/11) CNN’s Planet in Peril series returns with a two-hour examination of the conflict between growing populations and the world’s natural resources.  Once again, the effect of these struggles on indigenous and endangered wildlife often takes center stage.
For Planet in Peril: Battle Lines, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and The [...]