BY RHIANN MOORE Animal cruelty is a major global problem. While it’s generally understood that factory farms and the fur industry can be cruel, the lack of detailed knowledge results in people still consuming their products without fully understanding how…
Why you should always adopt pets from animal shelters
BY RHIANN MOORE It’s a fairly indisputable fact that animals are amazing and deserve to be protected at all costs. Tragically there are many people who decide they are ready for a cat or dog and opt to buy from…
How Lush plans to save every shark and honour Rob Stewart’s memory
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Lush Cosmetics held a gathering at their Queen Street West location in order to honour the incredible life and work of award-winning documentary maker and visionary Rob Stewart. They also took the opportunity to lend their…
Here’s what to do when you see animal abuse
BY: RHIANN MOORE Animal abuse can be a complex issue, particularly for those who have had little experience as an animal owner. While the idea of reporting abuse is intimidating, it’s crucial to take the necessary steps when you believe…
A woman reads to caged dogs at the pound so they know they’re not unwanted
BY: THE PLAID ZEBRA Take a moment to imagine being locked inside a kennel waiting for an owner who might never come. According to the ASPCA, 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, 2.7 million animals are…
New Zealand just made cosmetic testing on animals illegal, punishable by 6 months in prison or a $125,000 fine
BY: ZOE MELNYK New Zealand recently passed a bill banning animal testing and other types of animal cruelty. Talk of banning animal testing around the world has posed as a controversial debate for decades between two different interpretations of the words…
This app lets you trade for a new puppy when yours gets less cute
Everyone knows that the first weeks of having a puppy are the most glamorous. These are the moments when the puppy is at “peak-cuteness”, when complete strangers will barrage you with compliments and even piss on the kitchen floor can’t…