Local news outlets have just reported this story about the horrific slaughter of 100 “sled dogs” by Outdoor Adventures Whistler in April 2010 following a post-Olympic Games slump in business. These dogs, described on the Outdoor Adventures Whistler website as “energetic and loveable Alaskan Racing Huskies” were ordered to be killed and dumped in a [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Animal Rights Issues'
100 Sled Dogs Slaughtered by Outdoor Adventures Whistler
January 31st, 2011 · 12 Comments · Animal Rights Issues
Tags: 100 sled dogs slaughtered·BC·dogs killed in Whistler·Outdoor Adventures Whistler
The Ethical Omnivore
August 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Animal Rights Issues, Vegan Living
Because I strongly believe in and promote veganism and am not one to shy away from a good debate, I’m often asked various questions about my dietary choices and vegan beliefs by my omnivorous friends. One question that frequently comes up is, “But what about eating meat and dairy from cruelty-free farms? If the animal is [...]
Tags: ethical diet
Go veggie. No, seriously: just do it
July 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Animal Rights Issues, Vegan Living
My wonderful boyfriend recently posted the following on Facebook and I wanted to share it with all of you. He breaks down the choice to adopt a vegan diet in simple and honest terms, and I hope it inspires you enough to at least consider cutting meat and dairy out of your diet. What is [...]
Tags: ethical diet·vegan lifestyle
Always Adopt; Never Buy a Dog or Cat
April 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Animal Rights Issues
What does that doggy in the window cost? The life of another animal in a shelter. If you’re planning to add a new furry member to your family, NEVER purchase a dog or cat from a pet store. It is true that these animals need good homes as well, but by paying top dollar for [...]
Tags: adopt an animal·rescue dog
Cruelty-free Cuteness
November 13th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Animal Rights Issues
A lot of people believe that you have to sacrifice fashion when you adopt a vegan lifestyle, but that is simply untrue. There are plenty of high-quality, cruelty-free alternatives to leather and fur out there that don’t look like crap. In fact, some of them are rather charming. I like Forever21 because they make super [...]
Tags: cruelty-free·Express Clothing·Forever 21·Fur clothing·Olsen Haus·vegan clothes·vegan shoes
Origin Assured = Cruelty Guaranteed
October 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments · Animal Rights Issues
I was flipping through the October issue of VOGUE when I came across a four-page ad for Origin Assured (OA) label furs, complete with cheesy slogans like “LABEL ME fabulous” and misleading claims from fashion designers, such as Roberto Cavalli’s “The OA label assures customers that they are making a stylish, responsible choice.” The OA [...]
Canada Refuses to Ban Dog and Cat Fur Imports
October 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Animal Rights Issues
If you buy a piece of fur clothing in Canada, chances are you’re actually sporting dog or cat hide. For those of you who think it’s perfectly okay to drape mink or fox over your shoulders, perhaps the fact that you could be wearing someone’s beloved pet and not some wild beast will put you [...]
Harper Eats Seal Meat, Endorses Canadian Sealing Industry
August 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Animal Rights Issues
The Canadian Prime Minister’s office recently released a photo to the media showing Mr. Harper – along with Human Resources Minister Diane Finley, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq and Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl – munching on seal meat during a recent visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut. The Globe and Mail reported spokesperson Andrew MacDougall sent an [...]
Culpable Cruelty at Covance
August 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Animal Rights Issues
Bip woke to the sound of screeching, just as she had almost every day of her young life. Boo and Bim were not in her cage, and she feared the crying and screaming was coming from her brothers. She glanced to the corner of her room where her mother’s cage was kept and was relieved [...]
Tags: animal testing·Covance·PETA investigation·primate breeding facility Puerto Rico
Since when is swaddling yourself in animal carcass sexy?
May 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Animal Rights Issues
On a recent trip to my local animal shelter (I was looking into becoming a foster parent) I picked up a newsletter belonging to the Fur-Bearer Defenders. I’ve always opposed trapping and have thought the sale of real fur products should be illegal, but I was appalled to learn more about the actual practices and [...]
Tags: Fur clothing·fur-bearers·leg-hold traps·skinning·trapping