Ever wonder what makes some folks “animal people”? You know the ones I’m talking about – those who, after a long week, would rather stay home on Friday night spending quality time with their dog than go out dancing with friends; individuals who use their vacation days to volunteer at their local animal shelter or […]
The Political Minefield of Animal Advocacy
Cruelty can’t stand the spotlight. ~ Gretchen Wyler Animal advocacy seems to be a topic that just naturally generates debate. From special-interest groups, to lawmakers, to family conversations around the dinner table, a concept that should be fairly straightforward (preventing cruelty to animals) has somehow become psychologically loaded. A great..big..minefield. It’s for this reason many […]
Do Animals Dream?
There are certain things I’ve always wondered about ever since I was a kid. Is there life on other planets? What happens after we die? Why isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food? But one thing that’s always fascinated me is the question of “Do animals dream?” Observing my dogs and cats over the years as they […]