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I received my first puppy Peaches in 1975. She made me take a good look at the animal kingdom and I was shocked to see how badly we treat so many animals. At 77, I've been a vegan for the past 30 years and I thank God every day that I am. I am most disturbed at how little the Catholic Church and Christian churches generally give to concern re animal suffering in their ministry. I wrote to 350 bishops in 2001 and only 10-13 responded. I feel that the very least they can do is to instruct that the priests give one sermon a year on compassion to animals. I am still waiting for that sermon. I also belong to Catholic Concern for Animals - founded in England in 1929. (They are on the internet) I recently sent a sample copy of their bi-monthly publication called the ARK to the 8 Catholic bishops of Ohio. Only ONE kindly responded. Somehow we have to reach the Christian teaching magisterium. There is next to nothing re animal concerns and compassion for them. They basically believe that animals are the lesser of God's creation and that gives us the right to do anything we want to them. Way wrong. We need to change their mindsets. The animals are God's first and He expects us to treat them compassionately.
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Betrayal of the Wild Horse Annie Act of 1971 If you care about the Wild Horses of the West and see them as part of our national heritage, then please read this. They are in peril.
Saturday, February 27, 2010Betrayal of the Wild Horse Annie Act of 1971 If you care about the Wild Horses of the West and see them as part of our national heritage, then please read this. They are in peril.
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
The Dark Side of Horse Racing Zenyatta may have given us some unexpected pleasure, but when we look at horse racing as a whole, we will also find Freedom Flight who was relegated to a slaughter farm after breaking his leg in a race.
Saturday, November 13, 2010The Dark Side of Horse Racing Zenyatta may have given us some unexpected pleasure, but when we look at horse racing as a whole, we will also find Freedom Flight who was relegated to a slaughter farm after breaking his leg in a race.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Holocaust Hero: Irena Sendler I never tire of reading profiles of special people. The life of Irena Sendler would probably have remained largely obscured and unknown but for the history assignment some very enterprising Kansas high school girls took to heart.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008Holocaust Hero: Irena Sendler I never tire of reading profiles of special people. The life of Irena Sendler would probably have remained largely obscured and unknown but for the history assignment some very enterprising Kansas high school girls took to heart.
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Friday, July 3, 2015
Cosmetic Testing Rearing Its Ugly Head in the U.S. When other countries are banning cosmetic testing on animals, I was quite shocked to read in an In Defense of Animals post that Senator Diane Feinstein of California introduced a bill which would require cosmetic testing on animals. In my opinion, this is unbelievable that in this day and age we should be moving away from animal cruelty - not embracing it for this or any other reason.
Friday, July 3, 2015Cosmetic Testing Rearing Its Ugly Head in the U.S. When other countries are banning cosmetic testing on animals, I was quite shocked to read in an In Defense of Animals post that Senator Diane Feinstein of California introduced a bill which would require cosmetic testing on animals. In my opinion, this is unbelievable that in this day and age we should be moving away from animal cruelty - not embracing it for this or any other reason.
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Saturday, September 6, 2008
Sarah Palin- Hunter Some of us believe that the life of each animal is precious to him or her. I got the distinct impression that Sarah Palin is not one of us.
Saturday, September 6, 2008Sarah Palin- Hunter Some of us believe that the life of each animal is precious to him or her. I got the distinct impression that Sarah Palin is not one of us.
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Inhumane Slaughtering - Does it exist in the US? In the early 2000's I heard about some cows going through the slaughterlines alive - their appendages being cut off while alive - probably skinned while alive. How could this happen in America? Sadly, it still is happening. I have no respect for the people who are responsible for this horrible cruelty. If less animals were to be slaughtered- maybe this would slow down these terribly fast slaughter lines.
Saturday, August 22, 2009Inhumane Slaughtering - Does it exist in the US? In the early 2000's I heard about some cows going through the slaughterlines alive - their appendages being cut off while alive - probably skinned while alive. How could this happen in America? Sadly, it still is happening. I have no respect for the people who are responsible for this horrible cruelty. If less animals were to be slaughtered- maybe this would slow down these terribly fast slaughter lines.
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Monday, January 23, 2012
The Forgotten Korean War Horse Heroine I loved reading about Sgt. Reckless who proudly served with the Marines in Korea in 1953. She is one amazing mare and her story should be read, told, and shared. Enjoy.
Monday, January 23, 2012The Forgotten Korean War Horse Heroine I loved reading about Sgt. Reckless who proudly served with the Marines in Korea in 1953. She is one amazing mare and her story should be read, told, and shared. Enjoy.
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Are Rodeos as Cruel as They Say? If you think that Rodeos are just pure fun and Americana, then there's a great link in this post to educate you to the contrary.
Monday, February 16, 2009Are Rodeos as Cruel as They Say? If you think that Rodeos are just pure fun and Americana, then there's a great link in this post to educate you to the contrary.
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Saturday, April 11, 2015
Goodness-the Most Powerful Force in the World I think we Depression babies had something going for us. Most of us didn't even know what a depression was - so we were the lucky ones. And then with normality came the joy of going to the movies. They were always close by. For a dime we learned how the rest of the world lived - from the rich and famous to other average people like ourselves. Here I recall one movie which impressed me greatly.
Saturday, April 11, 2015Goodness-the Most Powerful Force in the World I think we Depression babies had something going for us. Most of us didn't even know what a depression was - so we were the lucky ones. And then with normality came the joy of going to the movies. They were always close by. For a dime we learned how the rest of the world lived - from the rich and famous to other average people like ourselves. Here I recall one movie which impressed me greatly.
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Animals Who Inspire For many of us- animals are special. We even see some having impressive and inspiring attributes. Sadly, Patrick's story reveals that not all people realize the beautiful bond which should exist between us. Hopefully, the woman who almost starved her dog to death will get her just dues in prison.
Sunday, April 3, 2011Animals Who Inspire For many of us- animals are special. We even see some having impressive and inspiring attributes. Sadly, Patrick's story reveals that not all people realize the beautiful bond which should exist between us. Hopefully, the woman who almost starved her dog to death will get her just dues in prison.
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Dogs and Cats for Dinner? I think most of us will be shocked to know that the cruel dog-eating practices in some parts of S.Korea still exists. Cats are not immune from cruelty either as some of them are boiled alive for supposed "medicinal" purposes. Hopefully, In Defense of Animals will succeed in stopping this cruelty.
Saturday, June 4, 2011Dogs and Cats for Dinner? I think most of us will be shocked to know that the cruel dog-eating practices in some parts of S.Korea still exists. Cats are not immune from cruelty either as some of them are boiled alive for supposed "medicinal" purposes. Hopefully, In Defense of Animals will succeed in stopping this cruelty.
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Madeleine Pickens - Another "Wild Horse Annie?" Madeleine Pickens may well be another "Wild Horse Annie" as her wonderful idea takes shape to save our national heritage and treasure - the wild horses and burros of the West.
Thursday, January 1, 2009Madeleine Pickens - Another "Wild Horse Annie?" Madeleine Pickens may well be another "Wild Horse Annie" as her wonderful idea takes shape to save our national heritage and treasure - the wild horses and burros of the West.
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Saturday, September 30, 2017
Rabbis Promoting a Vegan Diet It was wonderful to read today re Jewish Rabbis advocating for adopting a vegan lifestyle. I hope and pray that all Jews will recognize what one Rabbi opined- that a vegan diet is in keeping with the Jewish values of compassion, respect for the environment and concern for our physical and spiritual well-being.
Saturday, September 30, 2017Rabbis Promoting a Vegan Diet It was wonderful to read today re Jewish Rabbis advocating for adopting a vegan lifestyle. I hope and pray that all Jews will recognize what one Rabbi opined- that a vegan diet is in keeping with the Jewish values of compassion, respect for the environment and concern for our physical and spiritual well-being.
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Friday, April 17, 2009
The Death Nell of Puppy Mills My title may be a little too optimistic, but I'm hoping that the work of Kim Sill and Last Chance for Animals will have a profound effect on the demise of the all too many horrible puppy mills which exist in our country.
Friday, April 17, 2009The Death Nell of Puppy Mills My title may be a little too optimistic, but I'm hoping that the work of Kim Sill and Last Chance for Animals will have a profound effect on the demise of the all too many horrible puppy mills which exist in our country.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Where is Jim Mason Today? If you have never heard of Jim Mason, then I imagine that you are not in animal rights. He is one of the many earier pioneers to whom I am grateful in cluing me in to the many ways we as uncaring people treat our animals. They are not really ours to begin with if you believe in God and I do. They are His first and too much is made of "dominion rights" and not nearly enough of being kind and just stewards of His creation.
Sunday, March 20, 2011Where is Jim Mason Today? If you have never heard of Jim Mason, then I imagine that you are not in animal rights. He is one of the many earier pioneers to whom I am grateful in cluing me in to the many ways we as uncaring people treat our animals. They are not really ours to begin with if you believe in God and I do. They are His first and too much is made of "dominion rights" and not nearly enough of being kind and just stewards of His creation.
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
The AKC and Puppy Mills I hope that this expose of the AKC's hypocritical claims of being the "dog's champion" will result in much needed changes to puppy mills. Hopefully, if they continue to exist, they will be places where dogs are treated well and with respect, though I can't see how making a dog breed ad infinatum can ever result in a pleasant life for them to have.
Thursday, May 2, 2013The AKC and Puppy Mills I hope that this expose of the AKC's hypocritical claims of being the "dog's champion" will result in much needed changes to puppy mills. Hopefully, if they continue to exist, they will be places where dogs are treated well and with respect, though I can't see how making a dog breed ad infinatum can ever result in a pleasant life for them to have.
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