An interview with Among Animals 2 contributor J. Bowers (“Shooting a Mule”) Q: What inspired you to write this story? A: An old college friend knows I like both horses and strange 19th-century ephemera, so she sent me an article about the exploding mule through social media. I think it may have been Scientific American‘s own blog. …
It was very happy to see today that Tesla is now offering a vegan-friendly model of its cars, primarily meaning no leather. Not that I’m about to rush out and buy one anytime soon (you can get a leather-free Subaru for quite a bit less). But it’s gratifying to see people with means pressuring luxury automakers to rethink …
Happy Independence Day from Ashland! One of the best things about living in Ashland is being surrounded by people who share a great love of the planet — and among the highlights of today’s 4th of July festivities was seeing so many folks dedicated to making the world a better place. Below are just a …
The Ashland Daily Tidings published a feature today with some important information on how to know whether an animal is in need of help, and how to get that help. Animal cruelty is illegal in every state, and it’s a felony in forty-six. And it’s well documented, of course, that people who abuse animals also …
John and I were privileged to spend another afternoon at the Equamore horse sanctuary, for a very special event: the one-year anniversary of Sara and her “person,” Equamore board vice-president Ruth Kennedy. Being a “person” to Sara means walking, grooming, and visiting her — as well as proffering treats (Sara and Ruth share an apple at the …
I am always amazed and awed by those who dedicate their lives to helping animals — while the rewards are many, it’s also incredibly challenging work, not only physically but emotionally. It’s always wonderful to find yet another organization devoted to helping animals live safe, healthy, happy lives after being neglected or abused … and …