This March marks the two year anniversary of my decision to go meat-free. I immediately made the decision after reading first-hand accounts from slaughterhouse workers about the abuse that occurs in the meat industry. It broke my heart, not only to realize the immense suffering that these animals endure, but also to realize how horribly …
Mar
02
Feb
24
Movie Review: Earthlings
Earthlings is an incredibly eye-opening documentary about they way humans use animals. From food, to science, to entertainment, we exploit our fellow creatures to no end. It is disturbing and disheartening to see just how brutal humans can be, and then to realize that these horrible practices are accepted as part of our every day …
Feb
18
The Dairy Disaster
A recent Mercy For Animals undercover investigation of the dairy industry made huge headlines. In case you missed the buzz, here’s the bottom line: The vast majority of dairy cows live a life of abuse, neglect, and painful mutilation. The investigation revealed: Cows with bloody open wounds, prolapsed uteruses, pus-filled infections, and swollen joints, apparently …
Dec
11
Downed Pigs
“Downed” animals are animals that can not stand on their own. One of the most rampant forms of animal abuse is trying to force downed animals to stand by jabbing, kicking, shooting with high powered hoses, prodding with electric rods, poking in the eyes, and ramming them with forklifts. Many of these animals are brutally …
Dec
02
Plant Welfare
“I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants.” -A. Whitney Brown More times than I find amusing, I’ve been asked, “But what about killing plants? How do you know they don’t feel pain too?” So, for those of you who are truly concerned about the well-being …
Nov
25
Thanksgiving Day (dis)Grace
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is known for pushing the limits. PETA created this TV ad to be aired during this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, but NBC will not allow it to air. According to PETA’s blog, “When we first submitted our newest commercial to NBC in the hopes of running …
Nov
24
Top 10 Reasons To Not Eat Turkeys
From GoVeg.com Pardon me, pilgrim! This Thanksgiving, how about ditching the dead bird? These beautiful, inquisitive, intelligent birds endure lives of suffering and painful deaths. Here are 10 good reasons to carve out a new tradition by flocking to vegetarian entrées, along with some scrumptious holiday cooking tips and recipes—thankfully, none of them require stuffing …
Nov
19
Meet Your Meat: Turkeys
I have to admit, I had no clue who Shirley Jones was. After googling her, I found out that she played the mom on The Partridge Family (hence her cheese-ball reference to partridges at the start of the clip). No matter who she is, she gives an excellent description of the lives of factory-farmed turkeys. …
Nov
06
Meet Your Meat: Fish
To eat fish or not to eat fish… Some vegetarians choose to continue eating fish (they are technically called “pescatarians”) for a variety of reasons: 1) Fish is a leaner, healthier meat than land-based meat. 2) Many people believe that fish do not feel pain (which is completely untrue). 3.) People think that fish are caught in …
Aug
21
The Dirty Six
In just one hour in the US, more than 1 million animals are killed for food. Before their slaughter, they endure a life of abuse. Considering that nearly 10 billion animals each year are treated as production units rather than social, intelligent animals, this is the gravest animal welfare problem in the country. The Humane …
