“I don’t feel superior because I’m vegan. The truth is I am vegan because I don’t feel superior to others.”-Michele Mccowan Human beings are incredibly vain and feel the need to constantly prove how awesome they are to themselves. Why do humans still hunt? It is certainly not because meat is not readily available. All […]
Animal Love
Developing Greater Self-Compassion
If I had to choose one central message I try to convey through my work, it would be the importance of developing self-compassion. As I understand it, self-compassion means being kind and loving toward yourself when you are faced with difficulties, pain, or feelings of inadequacy. Self-Compassion and Veganism Vegans, in my opinion, may be in […]
The Responsibility of Animal Guardians
“Animals are such agreeable friends – They ask no questions, They pass no criticisms.”-George Eliot When you adopt a pet, you are henceforth responsible for that life. The animal is dependent on you for everything. It is part of your family and should be treated like a child. It is your responsibility to care for […]
Clear The Shelters Event- Adopt Your New Best Friend
There are thousands and thousands of animals who have yet to find their forever home. Animal shelters are often overrun with animals this time of year. Summer is deemed kitten season, more animals are outside and more likely to wander away from home, and some people just can’t keep their pets due to financial or […]
Trap, Snip, Release!
In 2013 there were 4,509 dogs and 18,981 cats that were euthanized in the state of New Jersey. Impounded there were 85,077 both cats and dogs, from that number only 38,525 were adopted. You can find these statistics on the NJ department of animal health section, also please check out your own state’s numbers. Since […]