"Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages."
-Thomas Edison
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Whale Slaughter Disguised as "Research": Whales are being hunted in Japan. But what about the global ban on whaling – you ask? Well, Japan has
continued to slaughter whales through a loophole in the global
agreement that permits killing in name of “scientific research.” (more...)
The Use of Animals in Operation Iraqi Freedom: Charlotte LoBuono discusses the ways in which the United States military makes use of animals to carry out missions.(more...)
Turkey's
No Treat for Street Animals (Izmir, Turkey) If ignorance is bliss, then enlightenment must be misery. But when Dr. Burcu Ayadar saw a horse hit by a passing motorist, her life changed for the better. Within minutes, her once-peaceful morning in the Turkish city of Izmir turned into a grueling week of veterinary visits, rejection and a lifetime of animal aid. (more...)
Torre Argentina: Looking for a Home in Rome
(Rome, Italy) Surrounded by troupes of tourists, volunteers from Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary set up cages, donation cans, signs and balloons to attract the attention of passersby outside the Pantheon, Rome's awe-inspiring domed church. With the aim of securing a home for Tiepolo and Tristano, two tabby kittens abandoned last summer, these self-described "cat outlaws" hope to educate the public about the plight of Rome's unwanted cats. (more...)
One of few Greek Animal Shelters will be forced to Close (Hania, Crete) With the closure of Crete's only animal shelter in the imminent future, Noah's Ark director Silke Wrobel is steadfast in her fight for Crete's castoff animals. (more...)
Gandhi's Legacy Lives in India (Delhi, India)
Paige Powell has visited the Sanjay Gandhi Animal Center in Delhi, India many times and serves on their Board of Directors. She writes about the history and mission of the Center. (more...)
Illegal Bear Bile Farms Uncovered in China (Beijing, China)
Cramped, ill and in agony, hundreds, possibly more than 1,000, endangered black bears got good news recently when Chinese journalists uncovered two illegal bear bile factories.(more...)
Terrorists Attack Animals Too (USA)
As the nation continues to mourn the victims of the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attack on America, our hearts and prayers are with the friends and families of the innocent citizens struck down by an unprecedented act of cowardice. While the loss of human life is paramount, there were other victims who were adversely affected by the vicious assault. (more...)
Appeal to help dogs saved in the Philippines (Philippines)
Wetnose Welfare Director Gavin Gamby-Boulger has just returned from visiting the Animal Kingdom Foundation based in Capas 113 km from Manila the capital of the Philippines. He had been invited to go by Charles Wartenburgh, CEO of the Animal Kingdom Foundation, a UK based charity. More...
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