Homemade Vegan Dog Food: Nourishing Our Best Friends the Compassionate Way
Even with carefully prepared meals, digestion plays a huge role in how nutrients are absorbed. That’s why I include a probiotic and enzyme blend in my dogs’ meals.
Elephants Take Over Beverly Hills
To see so many elephants, each with a name and unique story, is to remember that their lives matter. These sculptures stand in solidarity with their real counterparts. They are reminders of resilience, community, and hope. For anyone who cherishes wildlife, this is an experience not to miss.
Why Supporting Existing Animal Sanctuaries May Be Better Than Starting Your Own
If you are still feeling the pull to start a sanctuary, begin by volunteering at one. See the day-to-day. Ask questions. Learn what happens when a cow falls ill or when a frightened horse injures itself during a thunderstorm. Talk to people who have had to rebuild after a storm. The unknowns are many. And without funding, they become even harder to manage.
Protecting Animals During Summer: Compassion in the Hottest Season
Watch carefully for signs that an animal is overheating. Symptoms might include excessive panting, drooling, weakness, lethargy, or unusual behavior. Chickens may spread their wings to release heat. Pigs may stop moving or eating. If you see any of these signs, take action immediately. Move the animal to shade, offer cool water, and mist or sponge their body.
Exposing Animal Agriculture: The Role of Sanctuaries in Creating a Kinder World
We are not the first movement to fight injustice. Look at what happened with tobacco. For decades, the industry buried facts, manipulated public opinion, and silenced critics. But advocates kept pushing until the truth came out.
West Coast Game Park Safari Shuts Down Amid Neglect Allegations: Where the Animals Went and Why It Matters
Contrary to popular belief, running a sanctuary is not idyllic or easy. It is demanding, physical, and emotionally exhausting work. Caregivers rise before dawn to prepare special diets, clean and repair enclosures, monitor behaviors, and administer medications. The cost of care is high, and most sanctuaries operate on limited budgets fueled by donations and small grants.
Sanctuaries: The Last Safe Haven for Animals in Crisis
For me, the journey into animal advocacy started with dogs. I wanted to keep them out of shelters, so I created Share A Dog, a free app connecting busy dog owners with part-time caregivers. But what began as a simple mission to help companion animals soon became something much bigger. I realized that all animals […]
The Hidden Cost of Holiday Pet Gifting: Abandonment, Suffering, and the Role of Irresponsible Breeding
Most people hear “animal sanctuaries” and picture rescued farm animals – cows, pigs, or chickens spared from slaughter. But countless sanctuaries are quietly devoted to the smallest and most overlooked companions: rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, and other domesticated animals. Too often viewed as temporary pets or “starter animals,” they are frequently bought on […]
Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release: How Sanctuaries Are Changing Animal Lives
While most people go about their daily routines, a quiet yet powerful movement is changing the fate of countless animals. In the places where nature and human compassion intersect, animal sanctuaries serve as lifelines, offering not just immediate care but lasting solutions for animals who have suffered neglect and abuse. – The journey from harm […]
From Captivity to Freedom: The Untold Stories of Sanctuary Animals
For those of us fortunate enough to have lived long lives – to have raised a family, built a career, and experienced the world – there comes a moment when we ask ourselves, What’s next? I’ve been asking myself this for many years. As an animal lover, a devoted dog parent, and a passionate advocate […]
