Dec
22

Christmas Confusion

Nearly half of the Christmas cards I received this year included pets in the family photo or had pets’ names listed alongside family members’ names. Statistics show that half of the dogs in America will receive Christmas presents. Yet how many people will pause to consider the life of the pig that becomes their Christmas …

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Dec
09

10 Vegan-Friendly Gift Ideas

Tis the season for gift-giving and what better way to show the vegetarians in your life (ahem!) that you put a little thought into their gift this year by giving them something that supports their animal friendly lifestyle! And PS, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to appreciate a good cruelty-free gift. These gifts …

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Dec
23

Compassionate Christmas

I will once again plead for compassion in your holiday meals.  Whether it’s ham, turkey, or roast beef that is usually at the center of your table, this year consider losing the dead carcass for something more merciful. During a holiday season that is about  love, hope, generosity, good will, peace, joy, sacrifice, and religion, we …

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